Chapter 498 Return (4)

Zhang Xing laughed dumbly.

After a long while, he stopped smiling and said, "I thought he was a hero."

Zhang Liang didn't know how to interface for a while.

"Actually, everyone knows his difficulties and why he wants to escape, but..." Zhang Xing pursed his lips and seemed to be holding back a smile. "It's just that since he is a hero, why should he run away?"

"He underestimated the chief's capacity." Zhang Liang finally said, this is what he really thought.

Others didn't know, how could he not know as the person who reported the matter personally and a bystander of the decision-making? Chief Zhang didn't take the rumors to heart at all, let alone think about dealing with Li Shu.

"Possible, but not necessarily." Zhang Xing shook his head. "Perhaps he felt that the gang had no other use, so he used this rumor to say that he was persecuted by me, and took the opportunity to jump out of the quagmire and find another way out... But if so, it is still

It's strange, because if he is a hero, he should know that it has been four or five years since the Three Expeditions, and the troubled times have reached a certain level. There are established forces everywhere, and his basic reputation and ability are all in the gang...stay here.

, there is still a group of people who will protect him, and he may not be able to make a comeback in the future. If he goes elsewhere, isn’t he just a piece of fish on someone else’s case? It’s not impossible to make a comeback, but how difficult is it?”

"That's because he has no vision and can't see clearly the general trend of the world and himself." Zhang Liang thought for a while and remained sincere. "After all, he is not a hero."

Zhang Xing shook his head, but did not refute: "If we don't talk about this anymore, where did Li Shu go?"

"I don't know." Zhang Liang said seriously.

"Then how can we just say we ran away?"

"I didn't go to the public house after taking a bath last ten days. Wei Gong sent officials and staff to inquire. When he saw the person on the spot, he said he was ill and needed to rest... At that time, when the rumors were at their peak, Wei Gong said, let him

It didn't matter if we avoided it for a while, but instead sent someone to visit us every two days with tea and fruit. According to the chief's wishes, we did not conduct special and precise surveillance. As a result, after four, five or six days, we suddenly couldn't find him, and we didn't know.

When did he leave?" Zhang Liang quickly explained. "Since he had such a sensitive identity and left so easily, Wei Gong said on the spot that he had naturally escaped."

Zhang Xing nodded, this is the truth, even if Li Shu comes back now, he still can't explain it clearly.

"The Duke of Wei learned about the matter first. I don't know if any letters or other information fell to Duke Wei, but the news about the trip there should be sent to him soon." Zhang Liang continued to add. "Also, before

When Li Shu claimed to be ill for a few days, people kept visiting and expressing condolences. I am afraid that this matter cannot be covered up at all..."

"Has anyone seen him before?" Zhang Xing thought for a moment, then put down his mind and asked from outside.

"Chief Yanshi and Bing Yuanzheng of the small house often go there. On the Henan side, from Shanlongtou down, many people often send letters and gifts there, and some occasionally cross the river to visit... The one who needs the most attention should be Cui Silang.

Cui Xuanchen, the younger brother of Manager Cui, was originally the clerk in charge of Jiyin Xingtai. Shan Longtou also retained him and continued to appoint him as the leader, but he resigned on his own initiative and went to Hebei alone to follow Li Shuxian.

He lives there, but often travels between Yecheng, Xingyang and his hometown in Qinghe... Before the news arrived, Director Zhang Jinshu had already sent people to Qinghe to look for him."

After hearing the description of Cui Silang, Zhang Xing's expression remained unchanged, but his heart visibly shuddered.

It's not that he doesn't remember this person... At the same time that Li Shu was dealt with, Fang Yanlang, Fang Yanshi, and Cui Xuanchen, the three main executors and supporters of Li Shu's plan to go south to Xuzhou, were dealt with at the same time. That's all.

The leader was "relocated elsewhere".

But in fact, in order to eliminate the impact, the three of them were immediately "reinstated" by the new leader and became temporary acting leaders again.

The junior Fangfang Yanshi continued to lead the army, but he only went to Xingtai in Yecheng. Zhang Xing planned to further arrange for him to be sent to Li Ding's Wu'an Xingtai later in the year; the eldest Fangfang Yanlang was still appointed as the prefect by Shan Tonghai, but

Xingyang was changed, and due to Shan Tonghai's lack of government affairs, he was actually given more emphasis and was basically equivalent to the general manager of government affairs in the administrative department.

As Cui Xuanchen was the only person who did not accept the "temporary appointment of the leader", Zhang Xing certainly knew about it.

But the problem is, now that I look at Cui Xuanchen in conjunction with Li Shu's escape, I feel that this person is too deliberate.

"In any case, Cui Xuanchen is highly suspicious. Even if he is not the leader or a conspirator, he should have known about it first." Zhang Xing slowly said. "At least other people will see it this way."

"Indeed." Zhang Liang nodded immediately.

"The trouble now is, will the gang think that this person was sent by me?" Zhang Xing suddenly asked.

Zhang Liang was stunned and didn't react for a moment. After thinking about it, he felt weird: "This...isn't it hard to say this?"

"Forget it." Zhang Xing knew it was a trouble, but he just waved his hand. "Let them think what they want. The one who cleans himself will clean himself up... You have two tasks now. One is to continue to keep an eye on this matter, and the other is to help me clean up the entire Henan province."

All the big and small leaders here have gathered here, I want to make a report."

Of course, Zhang Liang knew that there was almost no one around Zhang Xing at this time, but he hesitated: "Should we recall the generals, soldiers, and clerks who were preparing to go north first? They may not be able to cross the river, and it will be convenient to issue a proclamation then...

"

"Then bring them back." Zhang Xing did not hesitate this time, but simply ordered.

Zhang Liang naturally said goodbye and left.

Facts have proved that the impact of this incident is so great, and the speed of spread is a bit beyond imagination (Hebei side can't suppress the news at all). Jiyin's patrol has not yet responded after being dispatched, including the preparation general directly under Zhang Xing,

The clerks and staff had not arrived yet. Shan Tonghai, the leader of the gang, the commander-in-chief of Jiyin Xingtai, personally led a group of knights to Jiyin City... This speed was definitely not due to the patrol order, but was learned from Hebei.

He set off on his own after hearing the news.

"Isn't Qin Erlang in Dongjun?"

At noon, Shan Tonghai got off his horse first and met Zhang Xing who was waiting at the city gate. However, he caught a glimpse of a person behind him and was shocked.

"I just arrived in the morning." Zhang Xing explained on his behalf.

"That's right." Shan Tong Haiqiang calmed down and laughed on the spot. "If something like this happens, even if the chief is not suspicious, Qin Erlang will also be suspicious. He will take care of the chief's safety first... But don't worry, chief, Li Shu

That guy didn't go to my place, and our Jiyinxingtai didn't come to commit rebellion or assassination."

"Qin Bao is not the only one who is concerned about my safety." Zhang Xing shook his head, but he was not indifferent to the other party. Instead, he pointed at the dozen warriors who followed him out of the city gate.

Shan Tonghai was stunned for a moment, and when he looked at these people again, he felt that they looked familiar. Then he was suddenly startled, but then turned back to look at the leaders of the bank who followed him, and found that they were also a little panicked... Without him, Shan Dalang

It has been recognized that these people are actually local children of Dongjun. Some of them are relatives and nephews of several leaders behind them, and they actually followed Qin Bao here.

Well, it's not difficult to understand. Liu Heifu received similar treatment last time, and it was Mr. Huo, an elder, who personally escorted Liu Heifu there. But this time Qin Bao and his wife happened to be at Mr. Huo's house, so they could

It is also normal to bring some younger generations.

It's just...it's just that the last time Mr. Huo followed Liu Heifu was to ensure that his nephew, Ding Shengying and the others from Dongjun would stand firm and help Zhang Xing deal with Li Shu. Now these disciples came to make sure that Ding Shengying and the others stood firm.

Against whom?!

Li Shu has run away!

It can't be said that they are just waiting for an opportunity to push these newly usable disciples to Chief Zhang's side to find a future, right?

But no matter what, who do you think you are?

Thinking of this, even though Shan Dalang boasted that his heart was as strong as iron, he couldn't help but feel a little angry, and there seemed to be a trace of panic in his anger.

"Cui Xuanchen is not mine." After the greetings were completed, Zhang Xing explained before leaving for the city.

Shan Tonghai was startled, he really didn't think about this, but when he came back to his senses, he immediately shook his head and his tone became helpless: "It shouldn't be Cui Xuanchen, at least Cui Xuanchen was not the one who pushed Li Shu in the end... This is also me

Why did you come to see Chief Zhang so quickly... Chief Zhang, I'm not here to ask you for punishment. I'm here to ask for punishment. Rumors have been circulating before that someone in Jiyin Xingtai wanted to kill Li Shu to prove his innocence. I guess

There are Li Shu's eyes and ears in the office, which in turn scared Li Shu away... I should have communicated with you early, maybe I could have avoided the embarrassment today."

Zhang Xing thought for a while and roughly understood what the other party meant. Then he went to look at the leaders behind him. He knew almost instantly that the other party wanted to protect the leaders who were causing trouble. He could even guess which ones they were.

What roles did individuals play?

But how to say it?

"Just want to kill Li Shu?" Zhang Xing asked seriously. "No action?"

"If we really want to take action, at least the person has to cross Hebei, right? And if that's the case, I will also tie the person up and hand him over to the chief." Shan Tonghai was obviously helpless. "According to me, Li Shu is too...

I thought he was a hero... No matter what, he can't betray the gang! If he betrays the gang, where can he stand? The world is so big, how can he stand?"

Zhang Xing originally wanted to mock Li Shu, but after thinking about it, he could only pat Shan Dalang's tall shoulder: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."

It really doesn't matter. Not only Li Shu doesn't matter, but all the troubles caused by Li Shu don't matter either. If someone just wanted to kill him but didn't take any action, Zhou Xingfan also did it. How can he be held responsible?

Those who leaked the information cannot be held accountable.

And again, Li Shu escaped after all. Once he left, the influence within the gang disappeared, and all the previous thoughts could only be ignored.

"It can't be indifferent." Shan Tonghai, who was originally a little depressed, became proud. "His departure is not as simple as being irrelevant. Again, there must be rules in everything. Please ask the chief to place a wanted order. From now on, we will not be enemies.

Friend, shoot without mercy!"

Zhang Xing nodded, but felt that the other party was a little delusional. What was there to say?

Still not wanted?

With that said, the two of them were about to walk in. At this moment, as everyone set off to enter the city, a leader behind Shan Tonghai who had been pulling a face suddenly stopped and said:

"I don't accept it!"

Everyone looked around in surprise, and when they saw Fang Yanlang, whose face was red, they were silent. Ding Shengying and several leaders vaguely surrounded this colleague from behind.

After this sound, even Fang Yanlang himself was a little surprised. He thought he would wait until he entered the city and Zhang Xing defined Li Shu's escape behavior before he vented it out. Unexpectedly, he just watched in front of the city gate.

Seeing the opponent's useless attitude, he could no longer bear it and broke his defense on the spot.

However, it may be that this nonsense has gone on for too long. From the wind to now, the fields in the south have begun to harvest, and they are still arguing endlessly; the impact has been too much, helping people inside and outside, up and down.

, instead of doing good things, all the attention was focused on this stupid thing... In short, even Chief Zhang, who had been patient about this matter, finally became impatient.

"What are you dissatisfied with?" Zhang Xing also stopped and turned around, asking coldly. "Who are you dissatisfied with, or what are you dissatisfied with?"

"How can you defeat Mr. Li if you don't accept it?!" Fang Yanlang's hands and feet trembled, and his voice trembled. "How can you be so confused and win again and again without fighting?"
To be continued...