"The King Shu did not rebel. Brother Tang killed an imperial family member on the street, with conclusive evidence, and used new firearms..."

The short and stout middle-aged man took a sip of tea, smiled, and said, "Chairman Zou, if the matter were easy, we wouldn't need to trouble you."

"Since you're willing to see us, this matter must be doable!"

Zou Shaohai was taken aback, then smiled, "This must be Brother Tang Hai, I have heard of your intelligence and resourcefulness, and indeed you live up to your reputation."

"That's right, this matter can be done, but the right people must be found."

As he spoke, he dipped his fingers in tea and wrote two words on the wooden table.

"Li Yan?"

The short and stout elder glanced at it, frowned, and said, "I heard some things on the way, this Li Yan is a rising young figure in the Mystic Sect Sect, and was involved quite a bit in the Chengdu incident."

"But he's still young, can he influence the court?"

"You two are not aware."

Zou Shaohai took a sip of tea, sighed, and said, "Qingcheng Mountain has already widely sent invitations, holding a cellar-opening conference, and he is one of the main guests."

"Oh?"

The short and stout elder was stunned, his expression becoming grave.

In Shu's Qingcheng Mountain, it is a renowned presence in the entire Mystic Sect Sect, even though Mei Mountain Sect is currently very prominent, it is still the orthodox Magic Sect, not comparable to the Mystic Sect.

To become the Mystic Sect, careful planning is required. They came this time not only to save Tang Ling but also to attend the cellar-opening conference.

They cared little for any treasure.

The key is to seize this opportunity to establish cooperation with several forces, dispatch sect disciples into the military to serve, and seek court support.

The key to the Mystic Sect is to participate in national sacrifices.

This is the greatest opportunity for the Mei Mountain Sect in a thousand years.

Not only them, but the Vice Sect Hierarch has also gone to Qingcheng in advance.

I heard that this time important figures from all sides were sent, making it a grand event in the Mystic Sect, being a main guest is absolutely not simple.

Without waiting for further inquiry, Zou Shaohai said:

"Just watch, after the cellar-opening conference, Li Yan will become famous all over the world, and crucially, the court officials who benefit from this will all owe him a favor!"

"Oh?"

The two from the Tang family understood immediately…

......

The night deepened at the Chongqing Captain's Office.

"Bang bang, half past midnight, be careful of fires~"

The voice of the night watchman approached and then receded, startling night crows on the edges of the eaves, fluttering into the cold night wind.

At his desk, Zhao XianDa, by the light of a tallow candle, carefully reviewed several letters, occasionally marking and sketching, occasionally frowning in deep thought.

Not only him, the entire Captain's Office was practically ablaze with lights.

The Chengdu Prefecture events had already stirred a great commotion in the Capital.

Although he risked his life going to Chengdu, performing remarkably in the great battle, earning the Shu Central Captain's Office a share of credit, there was no reward from the court, clearly indicating the Emperor's significant dissatisfaction with them.

The entire Captain's Office was filled with worry.

It is known that no news often means the worst news.

They are the Emperor's hounds, responsible for monitoring the empire, causing such a big mess, being penalized entirely is not impossible.

Thinking of this, Zhao XianDa continued to examine the letters in hand.

"On the twentieth of the first month, the court army that had just left Bozhou changed route to Chengdu, to suppress the rebellion and comfort disaster victims, hundreds of garrison officers were arrested and sent to the Capital for processing..."

"The troops in the garrison near Chengdu were all ordered and dispatched to Min Nan, Shan State garrison forces are being expanded, and part of them dispatched into Shu..."

It seems the court has seized the opportunity to diminish King Shu's power.

That Fifth Prince Xiao Jinghong, due to his assistance in quelling the rebellion, has been formally enfeoffed as King of Chengdu, the fief reduced to one city.

Even so, the court no longer trusts the Shu royal lineage.

All this was anticipated.

The Emperor in the Capital might even take this opportunity to challenge, further weakening the powers of local Vassal Kings.

But why send Shu's troops to Min Nan?

Zhao XianDa was thoughtful, recalling briefings he read previously.

Japan attacking the Three Han Lands, coupled with internal unification, coastal pirates rampant, plus red-haired barbarian pirates marauding everywhere, often raiding the coast.

Could it be, they're sent to war?

Zhao XianDa slightly shook his head, continuing to analyze the remaining letters.

After this event, the military power in Shu will definitely be transferred to outsiders, and it won't be weakened, after all, they need to suppress and prevent Tibet and Southwest threats.

What he cared about was another matter.

The Chengdu Prefecture matter is far from over.

The appearance of the Nine Tripods caused upheaval, the court has already ordered a ban on discussing it, allowing no news to leak.

But some matters can't be contained.

The common people might not care, but those with ulterior motives will certainly pay more attention to this matter.

It involves the Qi Fortune of the Divine State, the foundation of the dynasty.

This is their chance to absolve themselves.

It is also his hope for advancement...

Recalling the situation Li Yan informed him of, Zhao XianDa took out more documents from the side and piled them on the desk.

These documents, some had yellowed and turned brittle, worm-eaten and rodent-chewed, were records of the Ghost Sect by the Great Song and previous dynasties...

Some were very new, recording abnormal events in various places.

By rights, such matters are under the Law Enforcement Hall, but Zhao XianDa doubted their capabilities.

The Law Enforcement Hall consists of people from the Mystic Sect, perhaps adept in spells, with stronger combat prowess, but in terms of investigation, they are far inferior.

Recalling what Li Yan mentioned, Zhao XianDa felt a chill in his heart.

There is more than one person like Lu Sheng!

Zhao Changsheng might be their contact person.

As the saying goes, the young do not enter Shu, the old do not leave Sichuan.

Shu is too leisurely, and news is somewhat isolated.

He, Zhao XianDa, is unwilling to be trapped here forever…

......

Chengdu Prefecture, Shu King Palace.

A team of government officers wearing black boots, holding lanterns, walked across the spacious palace square, each with an uneasy look in their eyes.

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