Chapter 538 Crisis
The imperial envoy was assassinated, and the murderer was actually the White Lotus Sect. Once this incident was reported, the officialdom in Shanxi immediately collapsed. All officials of all sizes were as anxious as ants on a hot pot. All prefectures and counties moved, and the cavalry were four times out, and the officers rushed four times, and there were chaos everywhere. This was not surprising. Originally, the White Lotus Sect was a cult that the court ordered and strictly enforced. If anything was discovered, if the area where it was located was not properly handled, it would inevitably be a lie, let alone the White Lotus Sect was still assassinating the imperial envoy in broad daylight. If there was no explanation, all officials in Shanxi would not have a good idea. Being punished was still a trivial matter. If it was not a good deal, the consequences would be taken away if they were not properly made.
As Shanxi officials were so ruthless, the already chaotic situation suddenly became a little more chaotic. Countless people were arrested in prison every day. God knew how many of them were real White Lotus Sects. The entire Shanxi area was already in chaos, and various versions of rumors spread everywhere. Some said that Hongqing was seriously injured when he was assassinated, some said that the White Lotus Sect was ready to launch a big deal in Shanxi. There were also rumors that this scene was completely directed by Hongqing himself, with only one purpose, that is, to divert audio and video to cover up his ineffective response to the financial crisis. Under the various opinions, people were panic and the situation was chaotic.
There is no doubt that such a panic situation in Shanxi Province is a disaster for the mission that Hongqing wants to do. If Hongqing had not had a solution, this mission would have really lost the blame. Even so, the current situation is not optimistic. If Hongqing could not give the answers that satisfies the creditors coming from all over the country on time within five days, I am afraid that with a little spark, the entire Taiyuan City would explode like a powder barrel, and the consequences would be really not easy to play.
The situation evolved to such a complex level. This was something Hongqing had never expected before leaving Beijing. It was a difficult thing. Without any hesitation, Hongqing had absolute confidence in the solution he had conceived and had enough confidence in the old man's enlightenment, but now that the messy situation happened, Hongqing could not help but worry that the Fourth Master and the Eighth Master would tamper with it. Someone else might not know about it, but Hongqing knew it. This sudden assassination was full of strange things, so Hongqing could only think about it more.
Hongqing's trip to Shuangta Temple was a whim. Only a few guards were around him who knew the specific whereabouts of the group. Obviously, there was no possibility of leaking the news in advance. But the White Lotus Sect could set up an ambush in Shuangta Temple. Although this ambush with many flaws seemed to be a temporary intention, finding the ground might mean something, that is, there must be an invisible net beside him. As for the only thing that was hiding in the net and ready to hunt at any time, the Eighth Master hiding in the dark, or the Eighth Master and the Fourth Master joining forces, Hongqing was really not able to make the next judgment for a while, but no matter what, in such a situation where life is threatened, Hongqing could not be careless and cautious.
If only the White Lotus Sect is causing chaos, Hongqing is not afraid. He is just a group of clowns on the left and right. No matter how hard he is, he will not be able to get on the table. But if the Eighth Master and the Fourth Master are added, it will be a big problem. Even if Hongqing's more than 300 guards accompanying him arrived in Taiyuan a few days ago, and with the outstanding strength of the "Sharp Knife" Taiyuan branch, Hongqing cannot guarantee that he will be safe. Should he mobilize the power of the "Sharp Knife" rudder.
Assistance has become a problem that Hongqing must consider - it is not difficult to transfer people from the capital. If one sentence is passed back, a large number of masters can be transferred. However, in this way, Xiaochuanzi Hutong will inevitably be empty. If the two masters join forces to attack Hongqing's background - with the sixteenth brothers here, it is not difficult to prevent the troubles on the face of the officials, but it will definitely not be able to stop the joint attacks of the secret forces of the Fourth Master and the Eighth Master, that fun is also not much smaller!
Two and a half days passed quickly. In a blink of an eye, the last half day left before Hongqing gave the five-day deadline. Hongqing never left the station for a second, and never asked about the actions of the Shanxi government. It was like nothing happened. Of course, that was just a superficial phenomenon. In fact, Hongqing stopped watching the changes in the situation all the time, and at the same time, she was also waiting for news from two aspects. One, no need to say that the old man approved his rescue plan, the second was to secretly investigate the movements of all parties through the "sharp knife" Taiyuan branch, especially the possible movements of the White Lotus Sect. Unfortunately, there was no clear news at both ends, which made Hongqing very upset.
"Report to the prince, Shanxi Governor Li Quan sent someone to ask for an emergency, saying that the creditors from all sides blocked the governor's yamen again. The crowd was in a raging situation, and I was afraid that something would change, so please let the prince tell me to stop."
Time has never been transferred by human will. Half a day passed quickly. Not long after dawn, Hongqing was still having breakfast, and saw Li Minxing hurriedly rushed in from outside, and came closer to him by bowing, and quickly reported.
Finally come!
When Hongqing heard Li Minxing's words, his heart sank. Without a side, Hongqing had already realized that there must be another article behind this matter. If someone had not been secretly connected, would the creditors from all sides dare to surround the governor's office at such a tense moment of searching the White Lotus Sect? Now, the imperial edict has not arrived yet. The optimal response strategy originally planned by Hongqing obviously has no foundation for its implementation, and the situation is naturally not very wonderful!
"Go and call that man!"
Although the situation is not good, the qi cultivation skills of these years have not been practiced in vain. Even if he is irritated, Hongqing has not brought it to his face. He just gave a plain command.
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Since Hongqing had an order, Li Minxing did not dare to delay any delay. He responded quickly and hurriedly left the room. After a while, he had already accompanied a Geshha to come in from outside.
"Little Li Ke kowtows to the prince!"
When he saw Hongqing sitting behind the table, the Goshha didn't dare to be negligent. He hurriedly took a few steps and grabbed the table. He called a standard thousand and shouted to greet him.
"Stop it."
Hongqing has extraordinary memory. Although she only met once, she still recognized the person at first sight that it was Goshha next to Shanxi Governor Li Quan. She was upset, but she did not rush to ask for details. Instead, she took action and shouted gently.
"Thank you, the young man, came to report to the prince at the order of the governor. At present, nearly 10,000 people have surrounded the yamen, and the number is still increasing. The situation in the city is tense. My elder dare not make decisions without authorization. I also ask the prince to make clear the rules of association."
Facing a big shot like Hongqing, Li Ke was obviously very nervous. Although Hongqing had already shouted, he didn't dare to get up, but said very quickly and reported his future intentions.
"Well, I know, I'll go back to Lord Li now, and I said that I will arrive in a moment, so that he should not act rashly, just stabilize the scene first, and go."
Hongqing would not make things difficult for Geshha. Although she saw that she was so anxious that she was quite inappropriate, she didn't care much. She just nodded calmly and made a promise slowly.
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Before Li Ke came, he was really worried that Hongqing would refuse to go to the governor's yamen. After hearing Hongqing's statement, his tense heart immediately relaxed and he didn't dare to slap in more ways. He quickly responded and hurriedly left the room, and rode his horse back to the yamen to report the news without mentioning it.
"Prince, the situation in the city is chaotic. If there is any change, it may be impossible. You are a wealthy person and must not take risks easily."
Li Minxing has been guarding the post station these days, and he knew that there was no imperial edict from the other end of the capital, so he couldn't help but worry that Hongqing would be in danger. When Li Ke was there, he couldn't speak. Now that Li Ke has gone, Li Minxing was a little impatient and hurriedly spoke and advised him.
"It's okay, I have a right to be a good person, come and change my clothes!"
Hongqing has always been meticulous in planning, and naturally there is more than one strategy to deal with. Even if the best strategy to deal with it cannot be used, there are also solutions to adapt. Of course, the effect is much worse. But in Hongqing's opinion, it is not too difficult to solve the current crisis. Even if there are some risks, you have to take risks.
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Seeing that Hongqing had made up his mind, Li Minxing was still worried, but he did not dare to persuade him. He could only respond respectfully, call out a few guards from the royal palace, and wait for Hongqing to update his clothes. His team and others rushed out of the post station and rode their horses to the governor's yamen in the center of Taiyuan City...
"Don't be chaotic. Listen to my official's words, the court will never ignore the bank's closure. There will be relevant countermeasures. Please be careful not to be impatient. This is a major yard. You must not believe that villains are instigated. Those who trespass, as if they are accused of rebellion. This is a serious place in the yamen. You must not believe that villains are instigated. Those who trespass, are like conspiracy. This official..."
Outside the governor's yamen, facing the black crowed crowd outside the cordon, Li Quan's old face was covered with sweat, but he didn't care to wipe it, shouting loudly, trying to soothe the excited crowd.
"Get out quickly, we're going to see the imperial envoy!"
"Yes, please ask Prince Ren to come out, I'll have to reply!"
"The five-day deadline that Prince Ren said has come, but what is the reply now? I will not give up until I see Prince Ren!"
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Chapter completed!