Chapter 259 Discovering Identity
Chapter 259 Discovering Identity
At this time, the warrior leaders Sun Lei and Li Luming came to see Xiao Xia, and Xiao Xia asked, "Have you dealt with the bodies?"
Sun Lei nodded. "We notified Xinping County, and the county government sent dozens of trucks to haul away the bodies."
Li Luming added, "Sir, we also heard another piece of news. The day after tomorrow is the Maitreya Day, which is held once a month for three days. A large amount of money needs to be offered, so we encountered 400 Mahayana followers who came to rob. Usually there are only dozens of people, not 400 people. We just happened to be there by chance."
"Where will the Maitreya Worship Ceremony be held?"
"In Yique County!"
Xiao Xia nodded, "Take a good rest today and tomorrow, and keep your troops on standby. We will go to Yique County the day after tomorrow."
Sun Lei asked again, "Young Master, you didn't tell Magistrate Zhao the truth because you were worried that he might be involved with the cult?"
Xiao Xia thought about it and felt that there were some things he should tell the two leaders to prevent them from getting lost.
"I have to tell you two that the Luoyang cult is not that simple. They are most likely a means for Han Wang Yang Liang to make money. On the surface, we are here to investigate and eliminate the cult, but in fact we are here to cut off Han Wang's financial resources and fight against him, not just the cult. Almost all the officials in Luoyang are Han Wang's men, so we must be cautious."
Sun Lei and Li Luming looked at each other and finally understood the importance of their mission. Xiao Xia then reminded them, "This matter is confidential and only the two of you know about it!"
The two saluted together, "We must keep it a secret!"
Not long after Zhao Bolun returned to the government office, he hurried to the Luoyang Garrison. The Luoyang Garrison Chief was named Huang Yaokuan, who was promoted by Han Wang Yang Liang and had always been Yang Liang's confidant.
It can be said that the Luoyang area was the territory of King Han Yang Liang.
Huang Yaokuan is about fifty years old, short and fat, with a big round face and a pair of small eyes that sparkle with brilliance.
He drank a sip of tea, listened to Zhao Bolun's detailed report, squinted his eyes and said: "I just received a secret letter from the King of Han. General Xiao Xia of the Right Wuhou Guard has come to Luoyang. That person is not the Imperial Censor Pei Yao, but Xiao Xia. He is not in his early twenties, he is only seventeen years old."
Zhao Bolun was stunned. "Huang Zongguan is right! A seventeen-year-old General You Wuhou?"
"He is the grandson of the emperor, and is the prince of Xihai County. He is the illegitimate son of the prince of Jin. The prince of Jin was overthrown by the crown prince because of him. You should know about the case of the two princes seven years ago."
Zhao Bolun nodded repeatedly, "I know, it turned out to be him. I don't know much about this person. Is he very powerful?"
Huang Yaokuan sneered, "I received a report from Xin'an County this morning. Last night at midnight, 400 Mahayana sect thugs intercepted a Sogdian caravan at the border of Xinping County and Luoyang County. As a result, all 400 people were killed. I just got the news that these 400 people were actually killed by one person. So when you said Xiao Xia appeared in the inn covered in blood, I knew it must be him. Do you understand how powerful he is?"
Zhao Bolun gasped. How terrifying was this man who killed four hundred people by himself?
"Then what do we do?"
Huang Yaokuan pondered for a moment and said, "The cattle-killing case was just his cover. He has the token of the Censorate. Only the emperor has this power, so his coming must be arranged by the emperor. This time, the Mahayana sect executed so many Dali Temple officials, which angered the emperor. He was ordered to come and destroy the Mahayana sect."
"Does he know the relationship between the King of Han and Mahayana Buddhism?"
"He can't possibly know. Only the leader Song Zixian knows. The other leaders of the Mahayana sect don't know. Only you and I know about it. As long as you and I don't leak the secret, how can the court know?"
"I will keep this secret strictly and will not leak it at all!"
Huang Yaokuan nodded, "The injured Dali Temple cavalry must be found. He must still be in Luoyang. We must find him and not let him see Xiao Xia."
Zhao Bolun said cautiously, "Manager, that Dali Temple official is also unaware of the King of Han's affairs. If Xiao Xia finds him, he can only learn about Mahayana Buddhism. I will send someone to search for him. Once Xiao Xia finds him, he will suspect us instead."
"What do you know?"
Huang Yaokuan glared at him fiercely, "The most important thing now is money. This mission was explained in the secret letter from the palace. Xiao Xia came here to deal with the Mahayana Sect, and Song Zixian must hand over the money before he perishes. We keep the money safe and transport it to Chang'an after the storm. There are several key links in this, and there can be no mistakes."
Zhao Bolun asked in a low voice, "Should we warn Song Zixian?" Huang Yaokuan snorted coldly, "When did the dignified Luoyang County Magistrate become a member of the Maitreya Sect?"
Zhao Bolun blushed and said quickly: "I know I was wrong!"
Huang Yaokuan also realized that his words were too harsh, so he softened his tone and said, "His Royal Highness the Prince of Han has long told us that we have only one relationship with the Mahayana Sect, and that is money. We cooperated with Song Zixian for money, but we must not let the court know about our relationship with the Mahayana Sect, otherwise the entire Luoyang officialdom will be destroyed. Neither we nor His Royal Highness the Prince of Han want to see this, but in order to get the money, we still had a lot of contact with Song Zixian, leaving traces. What do you think County Lord Zhao should do?"
Zhao Bolun shook his head, "I don't know!"
"Kill him as soon as we get the money!" Huang Yaokuan said coldly.
At night, Xiao Xia sat under the lamp and carefully studied the information given to him by Lingyan Pavilion. Many things felt different when he saw them in Chang'an and in Luoyang.
Suddenly, a small stone was thrown in from the window, fell on the floor with a "bang", and rolled far away.
Xiao Xia was slightly startled, then stood up and walked to the window. He had very good eyesight and saw a dark shadow hiding behind a big tree with a slingshot in his hand.
Xiao Xia picked up the sword, jumped down from the second floor, and walked quickly towards the big tree.
The man appeared from behind the tree, and Xiao Xia recognized him at a glance. He was the Captain You whom he had seen during the day.
Captain You clasped his fists and bowed to Xiao Xia, "Envoy Xiao, please follow me!"
Xiao Xia was stunned. How could he know her?
Captain You was seen running quickly to the east, with Xiao Xia following him slowly behind.
After walking for about two miles, the two came to an empty alley. Captain You then turned around and clasped his fists and said, "I was rude this morning and didn't recognize Mr. Xiao. Please forgive me, Your Excellency!"
"How do you know me?"
"I ranked 27th in the military examination last year, so of course I know you, Lord."
Xiao Xia was very surprised. She could rank 27th, which was a very good result!
"What's your name?"
"My surname is You, my name is Junda, and I am from Dong'e County, Jibei Prefecture."
Xiao Xia was overjoyed that she actually met You Junda in Luoyang, who was the chief constable of Luoyang.
Historically, You Junda was actually called Niu Jinda. He was also a general of Wagangzhai and had a close friendship with Cheng Yaojin.
"What do you want to tell me, Captain You, by bringing me here?"
"If Master Xiao is really here to investigate the cattle slaughter case, then I can't help you, please go back. If Master Xiao is here to investigate the Maitreya case, then follow me!"
Xiao Xia looked at him for a moment and nodded, "You lead the way!"
You Junda pushed the wooden door next to him and went in. "This is it, please come in, sir!"
Xiao Xia walked in and saw a small courtyard. Xiao Xia looked around the courtyard and asked with a smile, "Is this your home?"
You Junda's eyes flashed with hatred, and then he said calmly: "This is the house I just rented. My home has been destroyed by Maitreya."
(End of this chapter)