Love Affairs in Chang'an - Chapter 125

Chapter 125 Start A Massacre
Qin Mubai smiled and said, “I have admired your boss for a long time, but it’s a pity that I haven’t been able to get to know him. If I can help your boss a little this time, it will be considered as a gift.”

“General Qin is indeed smart. I admire him greatly.” Hegan Chengji smiled brightly. His face was like a blooming chrysanthemum. He cupped his hands and said flatteringly, “During the interim, the owner repeatedly warned me that no matter what the general did or what the need was, I would definitely do my best to satisfy him.” I think again and again, the general comes from a wealthy family in a high position, is rich and honorable people must not lack yellow and white worldly possessions. However, it is rare to see an outstanding woman in this poor land of Jiangzhou … Thus, I made a rash proposal and placed more than ten first-class beauties in Quwo, a neighboring county of Jishan, for the general. “If the general doesn’t mind, why don’t you take the time to go to Quwo?”

Qin Mubai laughed loudly, “No wonder the owner sent you here. You really are a capable person.” Truth be told, I’ve been busy in the military camp every day, and I’ve seen all the men and gang members. In my heart … even His Highness King Wu couldn’t stand it anymore, and ordered the Jiangzhou Governor to search for Imperial Concubine Na. However, as subordinates, how can we have such privileges? How about this, you go back to Quwu and make an appointment to wait for me. When I get back and make up an excuse to get out of here, I’ll meet you there. In addition, I also want to send a letter to the owner. There is no ink here and I don’t have a private seal. I have to go back to the camp to prepare. ”

“That’s good.” Hegan Chengji cupped his hands and smiled. “Then I’ll be waiting for the general in Qingming Tea Garden in Quwa County. That place is quiet and elegant. It’s opened by my good friend. Although it’s not comparable to the number one wine in Chang’an, I guarantee that the general will feel satisfied and at ease when he leaves.”

“Alright! It’s settled then!” Qin Mubai patted his shoulder and laughed loudly, “This is really a good time for us to have a long drought. Hegan Chengji, I have to thank you!”

“How dare you? I’m extremely honored to be able to do the job my boss ordered me to do well and to be able to serve the general for a while.”

“Then why don’t I go back to camp first so that others won’t suspect me? Later on, you two can return to Quwo on the small path. Don’t show off.”

“General, don’t worry. I have always been cautious in my work.”

Later on, Qin Mubai left this place and got into the carriage and went back to the flood control embankment along the original road. Naturally, no one asked Qin Mubai about his personal affairs. Immediately, he secretly summoned a trusted team from Baiji to give him a secret instruction.

“Go! We’re on our way now, and we’re just in time. Remember, you must do it neatly!” This was the first time Qin Mubai’s eyes emitted such fierce killing intent.

“General, don’t worry, I’ll go as well!”

Qin Mubai couldn’t help but snort coldly as a cruel pleasure flashed through his heart as he watched a group of hundred cavalry disappear from the forest like ghosts!

Hogan Chengji, you must die!

Otherwise, I, Qin Mubai, will die!

It’s strange that Li Chengqian is too ignorant and foolish to send someone to judge me at this time. If the Emperor did not interfere in this matter, then it would be fine. At most, I will pass the trouble to Li Ke to deal with.

Now that Hegan Chengji had appeared, he had to become a scapegoat. Otherwise, I will either disobey the emperor and betray Li Ke, or I will never stand apart from the Crown Prince!

Two hours later, it was already night.

Qin Mubai lit a lamp and read in his tent.

At this moment, a Baiji soldier suddenly entered the tent and bowed in front of Qin Mubai.

“How did it go?”

“It’s all set. Not a single one of the six of them is left alive-Ban Zhi is here!” After saying that, the pawn handed it over with a small cloth bag.

Qin Mubai opened his eyes and saw that it was indeed the Dragon-Headed Finger he had seen just now.

The pawn continued, “We will follow the general’s instructions and kill these six people before handing them over to the Quwu County Government. Tell me, these six people are thieves. They stole the treasures of the Eastern Palace and then swindled them everywhere. We will reveal our identity as Baiji, and the other party will definitely believe us.”

“Good job.” Qin Mubai looked at the class finger for a while and said, “Later on, you will have to work hard and rush to Chang’an overnight to return the class finger to the Eastern Palace Crown Prince. If he asks questions, you can do as he said just now.”

“Little man, don’t worry, General.”

“Go!”

The little soldier agreed and dodged out.

Qin Mubai heaved a sigh of relief.

This was probably the most ruthless thing he had done in his two lifetimes. Six lives, he only waved his hand and instantly disappeared from the world.

Struggles in the officialdom were so dangerous. If one wanted to not be killed and not be cannon fodder, one would have to step on other people’s corpses and use more of them as gun poles and cannon fodder.

Qin Mubai thought very clearly that even though he had killed Li Chengqian’s trusted aide, the other party would not hate him, but would instead be grateful to him.

The reason was very simple-Qin Mubai was undoubtedly hinting to the Crown Prince that you had made a stupid move! It’s too late to repent if you don’t change!

If Li Chengqian hadn’t been stupid enough, he would have thought of a reason for Qin Mubai to do so! A subordinate actually dared to kill a trusted aide of the Crown Prince. Was he crazy? The only reason he did this was because someone stronger than the Crown Prince was watching his every move from behind him!

Who else could it be? !

If Li Chengqian realized now that the emperor was giving Qin Mubai the order to handle this case, it would not be too late for him to mend the situation. The most important thing he should do now was to get rid of Marquis Shengnan as soon as possible. Unless that was the case, he would not be able to protect himself.

Qin Mubai wanted to protect himself by killing Hegan Chengji and the others. If Li Chengqian wanted to protect himself, he had to deal a heavy blow to the Marquis of Shengnan, Zhang Tianci, and the others!

This was the rules of the game!

In fact, Qin Mubai did not have a good impression of Li Chengqian, nor did she hate him. She had never even seen him before. He was doing this for two purposes: one was to neither disobey Li Shimin’s betrayal of Li Ke nor offend the Crown Prince. Many friends, many paths, few enemies, few walls, he had always understood, not to mention these two sides are not easy to offend; Secondly, he also hoped that Li Chengqian would wake up and take action in advance to minimize the disturbance in this case.

If Li Chengqian was smart enough to go to Li Shimin and take the initiative to expose Marquis Shengnan, then not only would he have done nothing wrong, he would also have contributed. In this way, those who secretly wanted to use this case to stir up trouble and talk about the evil intentions of the crippled people would be unable to make a move, and the Imperial Court would be able to avoid a major shock.

There were no eggs under the nest, and the imperial earthquake was not good for anyone. Qin Mubai did not want to engage in any political speculation. At this time, he was speculating to achieve his goal of advancing to the next level. Especially since he was in a sensitive position like Baiji, this time he came out to handle this sensitive case. Once a storm surged, he would be at the center of the most dangerous whirlpool.

It was such a simple principle to be a good official in a peaceful and prosperous era. Qin Mubai only wanted to avoid making a big fuss this time, just to the point where the Imperial Court crippled the Monarch. Regardless of whether Li Shimin really wanted to cripple the Crown Prince or not, that was all his business. There was no reason for him to treat him as a spear messenger and then get involved in the fight to seize the Crown Prince’s inheritance.

After I leave, it’s none of my business for you, Li Shimin, to do whatever you like.

Moreover, Qin Mubai also had some intention of taking care of Li Ke.

Li Shimin sent Li Ke to investigate the Jiangzhou case, which undoubtedly pushed him to the forefront of the storm and tested him many times. If the storm could be calmed down from Li Chengqian, it would be akin to pulling the bucket from the ground, and Li Shimin’s attention would be directly directed to Li Chengqian. This was the best way.

This way, Li Ke’s pressure would be much less. As Li Ke’s companion, he was naturally much more peaceful.

Death of a Hegan Chengji, cheap Crown Prince, Prince Wu and so many people, why not?

Perhaps, he was destined to be a cannon fodder, a scapegoat …

After the matter was settled, Qin Mubai felt a little more at ease. Although he had taken six lives, it was much more comfortable than facing countless sneak arrows and even going to the guillotine.

At this moment, Qin Mubai finally understood the meaning of this sentence: All politicians are ruthless. Otherwise, he would not be able to become a “home” and would have become someone else’s stepping stone or scapegoat long ago.

Less than a year after arriving at the Great Tang, he had completely changed. In the past, he had never been able to do such a thing.

That was also because … he had never faced a life or death crisis before!

At this time, Qin Mubai finally understood that history was always written by the victors. In political battles, there was only the final victory and defeat, not absolute good and evil … Even if it was Li Shimin, who was praised by later generations, his hands were stained with more blood than anyone else’s!

…

After all, this was the first time he had killed so many people. Even though it wasn’t his own doing, Qin Mubai couldn’t help but feel some ups and downs in his heart. He hadn’t fallen asleep for most of the night. Moreover, he was thinking about whether there was a need to tell Li Ke about Hegan Chengji …

In the end, he decided not to!

If Li Ke knew that he was doing this, with his shrewdness and mental skills, he would soon think of Qin Mubai’s actions. Although his motive was for the good of the two of them, he had the intention to secretly help Li Chengqian.

Who knew what kind of attitude Li Ke had towards the Eastern Palace Crown Prince, and whether he was in a state of absolute hatred towards him? One more thing is better than one less thing, don’t tell him!

If Li Chengqian was smart enough, not only would he not make a grudge with him this time, he would also have done him a favor. Although there was no need to curry favor with Feng Cheng, it was still better than forming a grudge!

The night was dark, and the army had already sounded the horn of sleep. There was only silence in the surroundings. Occasionally, patrolling soldiers would pass by neatly.

Qin Mubai finally felt a little tired. Not long after he lay down, someone suddenly ran out of the tent and asked for an audience.

“General, this subordinate has something important to report!” They were from the Hundred Cavalry.

“Come in!” Qin Mubai rolled over and sat up.

“General, Chen Yan is gone!” The one who entered was one of the two Baiji soldiers who were responsible for monitoring Chen Yan.

“What?!” Qin Mubai frowned, “When did you discover it?”

“Half an incense stick of time ago, I saw her walking back and forth in the room with the lights on. I just went to take a piss, but when I came back, I disappeared, so I couldn’t find her left and right!” The pawn said nervously and fearfully.

Qin Mubai frowned and pondered for a moment before suddenly shouting in surprise and anger, “Not good!”