HCB Chapter 153 Qin's Counterattack
Chapter 153 Qin's Counterattack
Fu Chengxue said seriously with a serious face: "Our strength in the martial arts world has greatly decreased in recent years. It is very likely related to this young man. If he is really from the Mu family, then the disappearance of Tian Dan and hundreds of people from the Blood Hand Camp may be related to him!"
Unlike more than ten years ago, Qin Huiqi now doesn't care too much about the so-called underworld forces, but when the Blood Hand Camp is mentioned, his expression becomes solemn.
"Brother Fu, what you mean is that Tian Dan and the hundreds of people from the Blood Hand Camp were killed by this person?"
"I'm afraid it's more than that," Fu Chengxue said grimly, "Even if Mu Lie and his two children are both rare generals, if they are not on the battlefield, they will not be able to deal with our multiple assassination attempts. It is really hard to understand why we have failed so many times."
Qin Huiqi still had some doubts: "However, no matter how powerful Mo Ye's martial arts are, even if he has three heads and six arms, he can't resist Tian Dan and the others, right?"
Fu Chengxue continued in a deep voice, "My Lord, if he really did what happened in the past few years, then there might be more than one person behind him. I heard that he has been looking for Medicine King Valley in the past few years. Not long ago, His Majesty suddenly got a magical medicine and recovered. It was said that it was presented by Mu Jinyan. I am afraid he is also involved."
Fu Chengxue's words made Qin Huiqi fall into deep thought.
Zhao Buyai frowned and said, "Mr. Fu, what you mean is that Mo Ye represents a force that has been active in the martial arts world and is against us? Now he has come to the fore with the help of the Mu family?"
"Weiwei Zhao, you can indeed say that."
At this time, Qin Huiqi said with some dissatisfaction: "Is this person related to Yaowang Valley? Didn't Commander Tian Dan and Sect Master Qiu already control these martial arts sects? How come this Mo Ye suddenly appeared?"
"My Lord, Tian Dan has been investigating this man for the past few years, but he has been elusive and has no fixed place to stay, so it is difficult to find his whereabouts. These days, I found out that he has been involved with Mu Jinyan of the Mu family since he came to the North. Now that I think about it, many things went wrong because of them."
Sikong Changshi Lingkong whispered: "According to what Elder Fu said, our plans in the North and Southeast have been going wrong, and it seems that it all started when this foolish young lady of the Mu family recovered. I guess it has something to do with this Mo Ye."
Everyone in the hall, especially Qin Huiqi and Zhao Buai, couldn't help but recall everything related to the Mu family from last year to today.
When he was in Pengzhou, he instigated a small group of Japanese pirates to attack Mu Lie who was recuperating in his hometown, but they failed.
Last year, he ordered the patrol battalion to disguise as robbers and kill Mu Lie on the way to the northern border, but failed.
In the northern border, he secretly communicated with Yuelan, Xiongnu, and Goryeo, hoping to take the opportunity to get rid of Mu Lie and increase the pressure on the northern border. As a result, the Yancheng Army and the Mobei Army, led by Xia Qin, won a great victory and failed.
The Japanese invasion in the southeast completely disrupted the situation in Yangzhou, which they had managed for several years, in just a few months. The Yangzhou governor Yuan Tan was also attacked and killed.
Tian Dan led half of the Blood Hand Battalion to attack the Mu family, and the whereabouts of all the people are still unknown.
Qin Zhengran and Qiu Qianshan died in the north, Qin Jingran and Qin Ruoran died in the southeast, and the emperor, who was originally terminally ill, suddenly became full of energy.
"Ridiculous! Absurd!" Thinking of this, Qin Huiqi flew into a rage and slammed the table heavily. "A little scoundrel and a little girl from the Mu family actually ruined our plan that we have worked so hard on for so many years!"
"Mr. Qin, we were a little careless," said Luo Qizheng, the Imperial Censor, with a sigh. "We can no longer leave Yangzhou alone."
Qin Huiqi glanced at Fu Chengxue and said coldly, "Besides this, what else is going on in Yangzhou?"
"I don't know what's wrong with Mu Jinyan's brain. He changed the official system and tax system without permission, built many schools, and purchased food and forge weapons in various states." Speaking of this, Fu Chengxue's eyes were full of doubts. "Moreover, the Yangzhou Governor's Office also has many experienced officials who have emerged from nowhere in various counties."
"They were ordered to fight against the Japanese pirates. We seized a lot of food and weapons. It is reasonable for them to make large purchases, but are they really going to change the official system and tax system?"
Xia Qin's behavior not only confused Qin Huiqi, but also others found it baffling.
"Not only that," Fu Chengxue continued, "they also appointed many state and county officials through public examinations."
"This is shaking the foundation of the country!" The expression of Luo Qizheng, the Chief Censor, changed drastically. "I will definitely report her to the court. Even though we are fighting against the Japanese pirates, how can she change the official system, tax system and the way officials are selected whenever she wants? This is a crime of treason!"
"Minister Luo, His Majesty just recovered from the elixir she gave him, so I'm afraid he can't interfere with her now," Zhao Buyai said dimly, "I think we should clip their wings first. As Elder Fu said, Mo Ye is a good martial artist, and it's hard to deal with him since he's with Mu Jinyan. But we can probably deal with the merchants and other generals under his command using the martial arts method."
Qin Huiqi seemed to agree with Zhao Buai's idea and looked directly at Fu Chengxue.
Fu Chengxue immediately understood what Qin Huiqi meant: "My lord, I will go and make the arrangements right away."
Qin Huiqi thought for a moment and added: "Let the governors of each state pay more attention and prohibit local merchants from selling food and ironware to them. Also, place more people in the government offices and armies of the counties and prefectures of Yangzhou. You have been running Yangzhou for so many years, you are not unprepared, right?"
"Don't worry, my lord! I will make sure they can't move an inch!" Fu Chengxue immediately took the order and left the lobby of the Qin Mansion.
After Fu Chengxue left, Qin Huiqi looked at the fair-skinned middle-aged man who had been sitting beside him: "Wei Taifu, how is His Majesty's health now?"
"He walks steadily and is full of energy. However," Wei Taifu smiled meaningfully, "burning firewood in an ice cellar to seek warmth is like burning a dead tree in spring to make it grow stronger."
Qin Huiqi heaved a sigh of relief after hearing this: "Weiwei Zhao, one month, no more waiting!"
Xuzhou, Langya County.
The autumn wind was blowing gently, and the weather was cool and pleasant. It was noon, the sun was shining, and the streets were crowded with people, making it very lively.
A young man and woman were walking side by side on the busy street. The man was wearing a white robe and had a relaxed and happy expression on his face.
Although it was already cool autumn, he still held a folding fan in his hand, gently waving it from time to time, as if he was curious about everything around him.
The woman traveling with him seemed a little nervous. Her eyes were alert and she was always paying attention to the situation around her, ready to deal with possible danger at any time.
"Yan Ruo, relax a little. We are here to go shopping today, not to carry out any assassination mission. Don't be so nervous."
However, Huo Yanruo did not feel relieved by his words. She frowned, revealing a hint of dissatisfaction and helplessness.
"Master Shen, don't you think this is too risky? You didn't let Master Mo's Night Spirit follow you, and you didn't bring any guards with you. If something really happens, it will be a big deal for Mu Shijun and Master Mo."
After hearing this, Shen Nanfeng deliberately put on a sad and disappointed look, pretending to be hurt and said: "Yan Ruo, don't be so serious. We have been here for two days. If someone wanted to harm us, they would have done it long ago. Moreover, this is in broad daylight. How could they attack us at this time and in this place?"
After hearing what he said, Huo Yanruo was still a little worried and sighed softly.
He patted Huo Yanruo on the shoulder and comforted her, "Don't worry, Yanruo, I understand the importance of these things, but we are just ordinary vendors, there is no need to be so nervous, we should combine work and rest!"
After saying that, he opened his folding fan again, waved it gently, with a slight smile on his lips, and continued to enjoy the fun of shopping.
"Sir, would you like to buy a jade hairpin for this girl?"
Shen Nanfeng looked in the direction of the voice and saw a female stall owner in her thirties standing on the street. She was holding an exquisite hairpin in her hand and looking at him and Huo Yanruo with a smile.
Shen Nanfeng looked at the hairpin, which was emerald green and beautifully carved, and seemed to be a perfect match for Huo Yanruo. He couldn't help but feel moved and a smile appeared on his face.
"Okay, let me see." Shen Nanfeng said as he reached out to take the hairpin.
"Yanruo, look..." He turned and said to Huo Yanruo, but before he could finish his words, the hairpin in the hand of the female stall owner stabbed straight into his chest!