The heavens are happy

Chapter 256
Yang Xiao nodded and said: "I know this, I have already put a nail in his side, as long as I find him, it will be easy to kill him, but when the time comes, it will not be enough to just kill Zhang Shicheng. All the generals must be removed so that we can accept his influence and not cause major disturbances to prevent Yuan court forces from interfering."

Monk Peng nodded and said: "The leader is very thoughtful, but I am too worried."

Zhou Dian said with a smile: "Old Peng, the leader never fights uncertain battles. As long as the leader makes a move, it will never go empty."

Yang Xiao rolled his eyes at him, he was unable to talk for a long time after discussing important matters, and when he spoke, he had bad things to say.

Zhou Dian smiled awkwardly, stopped talking, and held up the tea ceremony: "Master, drink tea, drink tea."

Yang Xiao took the teacup and rushed to Monk Peng and asked, "Is there anyone at Zhang Shicheng's place?"

Monk Peng said: "Yes! According to the principle of the leader not to let anyone go, we have spies in various forces, big and small, and Zhang Shicheng also has people there, but because he has risen too fast recently, our people have not been in for a long time. It doesn't have much power, and I'm afraid it will be difficult to get in touch with Zhang Shicheng."

Yang Xiao nodded and said, "It doesn't need too much power, just being able to get in touch with small bosses like his centurions."

Monk Peng smiled and nodded, "If this is at the level of a small boss, then there is no problem."

"In that case, go make arrangements and give me the list of personnel, and I will let Anzi get in touch with them, and I will discuss the follow-up plan with you." Yang Xiao got up and said to Monk Peng: "After all, only one person is wise, and we all work together to solve the problem." For more details, you call Sun Deya and the steward of Mingyue Tower together."

As the steward of Mingyuelou, he is not like other restaurant shopkeepers who wait on the lobby all day long. On the contrary, in Mingyuelou, everyone is rich and honored.

In addition, they are also responsible for collecting intelligence, developing spies, gathering wealth, and buying high-ranking officials. Not only that, but in fact, the shopkeepers of each Mingyue Tower are also responsible for a task, which is to secretly monitor the altar masters of each sub-altar And Xiangzhu.

Regularly report the collected information, which also includes the monitoring of internal personnel. After all, there is the case of Zhu Yuanzhang, and Yang Xiao has to be more careful, but few people know this, except for Yang Xiao and the masters of the four sects of Tiandi Fenglei, others It is absolutely confidential.

Not long after Monk Peng went out to deliver the order, two middle-aged men followed behind him.

After the two came in, they bowed and said, "Subordinate Sun Deya (Chang Xiongwei), see the leader."

Sun Deya is the altar master in Taizhou, under the control of Monk Peng. He is about 40 years old, has a Chinese character face, and a slightly bearded chin. Although he has stayed in the southeast all year round, his complexion is purple, and he looks more like a northern man.

But Chang Xiongwei has the appearance of a fat middle-aged man, but Yang Xiao sees that his lower body is stable and his breathing is even, so he should also have good internal strength.

After all, sitting in the Mingyue Tower, you can make a lot of money every day. In addition to dealing with high-ranking officials and riches in the Yuan Court, you will naturally be harassed by the gangsters.

Although the two of them were usually big figures, they couldn't help being a little excited when they saw Yang Xiao at this time. Sun Deya was fine, and he could still see Yang Xiao a few times in the general arena.

But for a Mingyuelou shopkeeper like Chang Xiongwei, it is almost difficult to see the leader, and it is a bit exciting to see him at this time.

Yang Xiao, on the other hand, invited them to sit down, and said with a gentle smile, "Today, my brothers are here to discuss matters behind closed doors, so don't be too restrictive."

Then Yang Xiao told a few people what happened to the Tianying Sect in the past two days, including his own actions to save the Tianying Sect.

Monk Peng then explained Yang Xiao's plan to attack and kill Zhang Shicheng and seize the opportunity to occupy this force.

Seeing that everyone already understood the situation, Yang Xiao said with a smile: "The two of you have been in the local area for many years, and you should know more about Zhang Shicheng and the Tianying Sect than I do. Tell me, what do you think?"

Sun Deya got up and saluted, and then said: "Master Peng, Zhou Sanren, Tianying Sect and Zhang Shicheng are constantly at odds, and the subordinates have sent several incense masters to monitor closely. The sub-altars of Tianying Sect were all at the same time yesterday. When he was attacked, the other party's actions were very organized, and it seemed that they had agreed and planned for a long time in advance. And it didn't look like an ordinary martial arts fight, it was more like an army attack. Combined with what the leader said just now, the subordinates suspected that this was The purpose of Zhang Shicheng's conspiracy is to target the Skyhawk Sect."

Watching Yang Xiao and the others nodding and agreeing with his statement, Sun Deya continued: "In addition, according to reports from those we have placed in Zhang Shicheng's army, it seems that Zhang Shicheng has never left the barracks these days. Drinking and having fun every day, playing and having fun in the army. Zhang Shicheng usually keeps a low profile, almost reclusive. This time he acted so unscrupulously, it should be done on purpose to cover up his actions against the Skyhawk Sect behind his back. "

Yang Xiao nodded and said: "That's right, that's reasonable. Zhang Shicheng attacked each branch altar of the Tianying Sect at the same time, and also allocated manpower to attack the main altar. However, the manpower around him may not be too many. Moreover, his attack this time The main altar lost a lot of people, and those who sent out to attack the sub-altars did not dare to withdraw in a hurry. If he withdrew so many people at the same time, he would be easily followed by the Sky Eagle Sect. Therefore, in the past two days, It is the most empty time around him, and of course it is also the time when he is the most cautious."

Monk Peng nodded and said: "Zhang Shicheng has a lot of ambitions, but his heart is not enough to swallow an elephant. He doesn't have that much strength, and he wants to bite the eagle to teach him. I'm afraid that if he turns around accidentally, he will be killed by the eagle king." The eagle pecked."

At this time, Chang Xiongwei on the side also respectfully cupped his hands and said: "Master Peng, Zhou Sanren, during this period of time, many high-ranking officials in Yuanting have been very secretive. In the past, at night, they would often come to Mingyue Lou, but they have never been here recently, and not one, but several. Among them, Li Qi, the prefect, and Zhao Lian, who participated in politics in the province, are the most suspicious."

Seeing the interested expressions of Yang Xiao and the others, Chang Xiongwei hurriedly said: "Although they don't come to Mingyuelou often, both of them like the squirrel fish made by Mingyuelou, so they sent them to their houses every day, but In the past two days, the clerk has reported that his family has not asked for fish for five or six days. Zhao Lian, the leader of the provincial government, is the one who summoned Zhang Shicheng back then, and he was the one who advocated security, so Zhang Shicheng respected him a lot in repaying him."

Yang Xiao nodded and said: "Zhang Shicheng is now jumping out to make troubles. Whether Zhao Lian is willing or not, he can only wipe his ass for him. It seems that Zhao Lian must be the one who lent troops to Zhang Shicheng. As for the prefect Li Qi, he has no good intentions. , Maybe he just wanted to knock Zhang Shicheng out, don't look at Zhang Shicheng's joy now, but once he loses a lot of troops and loses like a mountain, then it will be the time to settle accounts after autumn."

Monk Peng said: "Master, there are various indications that Zhang Shicheng's actions also have Yuan Ting's shadow behind him, and it's not just about him alone."

Yang Xiao nodded and said: "The court of the Yuan Dynasty has always wanted to deal with the Sky Eagle Sect. Although this time it was Zhang Shicheng's intention to make money, but the Yuan Court was also willing to let him be the vanguard. In fact, he wanted to use him as a swordsman. And Zhang Shicheng is not stupid. He wants to eat at both ends. But you see, their short-term alliance is based on being able to annex the huge benefits of the Skyhawk Cult, but if the Skyhawk Cult cannot be taken down, and a large number of troops are lost, in this way, Zhang Shicheng, whose strength has been damaged, will definitely be suppressed by the Yuan Court, after all, Zhang Shicheng started as a rebel, and the Yuan Court will not trust him too much."

Monk Peng said excitedly: "Yes, although this matter is a bit dangerous, it is also a good opportunity to stabilize Southeast."

Yang Xiao nodded and then said to Chang Xiongwei: "Can our people get in touch with Zhao Lian who is participating in politics in the province?"

Chang Xiongwei hesitated for a moment and said, "There are quite a few people who are familiar with his family and often communicate with him. As for Zhao Lian himself, he has no contact with him, but"

"But what?"

"That's right, his newly married concubine has a deep friendship with Feng Yue, our buddy from Mingyue Building."

Yang Xiao asked curiously, "How deep is the friendship? How deep is it?"

Chang Xiongwei said with a smile: "Feng Yue is clever in his work, and he is handsome. This Zhao Lian is getting older and has many concubines. This new wife is inevitable."

Yang Xiao couldn't help laughing and said: "Okay, I understand, you just need to understand the meaning, give this Feng Yue some money, and give him martial arts secret books to let him practice hard and use them when he is promoted to a higher level."

"Thank you for the gift, the leader." Chang Xiongwei quickly bowed and saluted.

Yang Xiao nodded and said: "Since that's the case, our plan to attack and kill Zhang Shicheng remains unchanged. Monk Peng, you and Zhou Dian will call together the experts in the sect and my Anzi to make a plan. I will go back and talk to Tianying Sect Yin Tianzheng again. Let’s discuss it, and we’d better act together.”

Then he looked at Sun Deya and Chang Xiongwei, "One of you monitors Zhang Shicheng's department, and the other secretly monitors Yuanting's movements. Killing Zhang Shicheng this time is not the main purpose. Taking over his territory and people for our use is the ultimate goal."

"This subordinate understands." Sun Deya and Chang Xiongwei stood up and saluted at the same time.

Yang Xiao nodded and said: "Okay, since that's the case, I'll go back to the Skyhawk Sect and Yin Tianzheng to discuss the plan first, and you should follow the plan."

"Follow the leader's orders!" Several people saluted in response.

After they retreated, Yang Xiao got up and came to the back house, where Ji Xiaofu was placed. Yang Xiao walked through the corridor and came to the door. Ji Xiaofu seemed to be still writing something on the desk, and the candlelight shone her shadow. Printed on the window, Yang Xiao can perceive the situation inside even without opening the door.

He stood at the door, stood still for a while, then didn't choose to go in, and turned around to leave.

He knew that Ji Xiaofu had already sensed his arrival. Although her aura didn't change, Yang Xiao could feel the change in her heartbeat.

It wasn't that her heartbeat became faster, but that she deliberately suppressed her own heartbeat, but this might be able to hide it from others, but for Yang Xiao, he was no longer just relying on internal force to perceive, Ji Xiaofu noticed his heartbeat. Come, but why take the initiative to cover up?
Yang Xiao shook his head as he walked, "Have you improved your martial arts?"

After Yang Xiao walked away, there was still no sound in the empty corridor, only the room where Ji Xiaofu was, the shadow of the candlelight on the window suddenly fluttered a few times, rippling non-stop.

Inside Mingyue Building, Chang Xiongwei was neatly dressed in a room, with his hands upright, waiting quietly, as if someone had made an appointment with him, waiting here respectfully.

This place is not above any floor of Mingyue Building, on the contrary it is underground of Mingyue Building.

Mingyue Building is five or six stories high and occupies a large area, so the foundation is very solid and deep, so the underground dark room is also very large.

Everything is ready, although the decoration and furnishings here are not so gorgeous, but there are mechanism buttons everywhere, just in case.

In case things change, you can leave this place at that time. There is a lot of water and food stored here, and there is a secret passage leading to other places. This is the last retreat route of Mingyue Tower at a critical time. Few people know about it except the manager. .

At this time, on the wall in front of Chang Xiongwei, suddenly with a sound, slowly pushed inward, and then a figure walked out, it was Yang Xiao.

After he walked out, the wall slowly closed again without a single gap left.

Chang Xiongwei respectfully said: "My subordinate Tianzimen Tianjiu, see the leader!"

Yang Xiao nodded, then waved his hands and said, "It's just the two of us here, so don't be too polite."

"Yes, your subordinates obey!"

Then Chang Xiongwei took out a small bamboo tube from his sleeve, handed it to Yang Xiao respectfully, and said, "Master, this is the monitoring record of the altar masters and incense masters in Taizhou on the ninth floor for half a year. In addition, the external intelligence and income and expenditure situation this month Pass the scriptures to Lord Simon."

Yang Xiao nodded, and then asked, "How much do you know about Zhang Shixin?"

Chang Xiongwei did not hesitate, and quickly gave an answer.

"Cruel-hearted, good at forbearance, resourceful, average martial arts, not close to women, does not drink alcohol, has no obvious shortcomings, has a good relationship with his eldest brother Zhang Shicheng, has won Zhang Shicheng's trust, and hates Yuanting."

Chang Xiongwei's statement did not include comments on Zhang Shixin, but simply told him everything he knew.

Yang Xiao nodded after listening, "I see, what is the relationship between Sun Deya and Haozhou Guo Zixing?"

"Both Monk Peng is temperate, has no personal relationships, and has no abnormalities in normal contacts. Sun Deya has a violent temper and is upright. He once said something dissatisfied with Guo Zixing."

Yang Xiao nodded and said, "Got it, you've done a good job." Then he said, "Give me the order from Zhang Shicheng, Anzi, if it's true."

"Yes! This subordinate is ready." Then, Chang Xiongwei took out a small note from his chest and handed it to Yang Xiao, who took it and put it in his arms.

Then he said: "Release the observation of Monk Peng, and Sun Deya no longer needs to observe. The focus is on the Sky Eagle Sect, especially the altar masters."

"This subordinate understands." Chang Xiongwei responded respectfully.

(End of this chapter)