The end of the world begins with the king

Chapter 42
Huang Rongrong was crying, Zhao Yanxun tried his best to comfort her, but Xu Hong and his subordinates got busy.

Standing on the steps, Xu Hong said to Wang Zong beside him, "Brother Wang, thank you for your help!"

In order to find out the truth as soon as possible, in order to find the murderer as soon as possible, Xu Hong needs enough people.

In addition to the people under his command, Xu Hong also invited people from Wang Zong to assist.

Wang Zong is a real person, Xu Hong asked him to come here, and he directly agreed to help people.

At this moment, all the guards who were mobilized appeared in the dam under the steps, making the monks who were watching sweeping the floor look lively.

After thanking Wang Zong, Xu Hongcai walked to the front, and the guards who were chattering below gradually calmed down.

"Brothers, one of our brothers was killed by an assassin last night..."

"And the murderer chopped off his head!"

Hearing this, the guards below were in an uproar, and anger burned in their hearts.

We are all the guards of the palace, and they came to Yuanyang for the same purpose (to protect King Yong). If an assassin dares to kill the guards today, tomorrow such a disaster may happen to him.

"This case must be strictly investigated, our brother's blood cannot be shed in vain..."

Speaking of this, Xu Hong's expression became more and more serious, and he cupped his hands and said: "With the trust of the prince, this case is now under the strict investigation of the official. Next... I want you to block the road down the mountain and search inside and outside the Wolong Temple!"

"If the assassin is still hiding on the mountain, then we must find him out!"

After Xu Hong spoke, he quickly assigned the matter, which can be said to be detailed in every detail.

In fact, if Zhao Yanxun really had to do this kind of thing, he might not be better than Xu Hong. He didn't have the experience of commanding more than 100 people at the same time.

Everyone went to work, leaving only Xu Hong and Wang Zong where they were.

"Brother Xu, aren't you afraid to startle the snake when you make such a big effort to find it?"

Hearing Wang Zong's words, Xu Hong replied, "The snake is already startled!"

"Since they were alarmed, wouldn't the assassin run away?" Wang Zong was puzzled.

"Brother Wang, what is the purpose of the assassin killing our people?"

Seeing that Wang Zong was thinking, Xu Hong continued: "The assassin must have gone after the prince. Since the prince is safe and sound, he will definitely attack again!"

"So you think the assassin is still on the mountain?"

"That's right, that's why I asked people to block the road down the mountain, and I'm going to do a good search on Wolong Mountain!"

Wang Zong nodded, and then asked: "But if the assassin misses a hit, he just runs away..."

Of course, nothing was gained. Wang Zong didn't say what he said later, which obviously saved Xu Hong's face.

Unexpectedly, Xu Hong showed a smile, turned around and patted Wang Zong's shoulder: "So, Brother Wang, I can only pray to God, may the assassin stay on the mountain!"

In fact, Xu Hong didn't finish what was in his heart.

The reason why he investigates the case with such great fanfare is that on the one hand, he really wants to find the murderer, and on the other hand, he intends to show off.

That's right, to a certain extent, he did it for Zhao Yanxun to see his intentions and efforts.

In this way, even if the case cannot be solved, Zhao Yanxun may reduce his punishment for his hard work.

But these words must not be broken, it is tantamount to courting death.

The guards took action inside and outside the Wolong Temple, and the first place where conflicts occurred was the gate of the Wolong Temple.

Seeing the guards rushing like wolves and tigers, the Zhike monk at the mountain gate immediately asked, "Almsgiver, what are you doing?"

"From now on, the monks in the monastery are not allowed to come in and out, our lord will investigate the case!"

After the explanation, the guards rushed into the mountain gate like wolves and tigers, and the Zhike monk was directly regarded as control.

According to Xu Hong's arrangement, every place in the temple would be searched, and the guards of course dared not neglect.

Soon, the entire Wolong Temple was turned into a miasma, and the monks were like prisoners, controlled in various Buddhist halls.

The host, Kong Yuan, was reciting scriptures. He received Zhao Yanxun yesterday, but he was delayed a lot in his practice. He had to make up for it today.

Bang bang bang... The sound of knocking on the door outside the quiet room interrupted the chanting and the sound of wooden fish.

"Who?" Kong Yuan's old voice sounded.

"Master, something is wrong. King Yong sent troops to surround the monastery, locked up all the monks, and searched everywhere in the monastery!" the monk in gray outside reported.

Speaking of this, he said with a hint of tears in his tone: "Fortunately, the disciple's movements are sloppy, so he climbed over the wall and came to the master!"

Hearing this, Kong Yuan frowned for a while, and began to think about the reasons for all this in his mind.

"Why did King Yong do this?" Kong Yuan asked after getting up.

"I don't know!"

The gray-clothed monk just finished answering, when he heard the door opened in front of him, and Kong Yuan's figure appeared in front of him.

"Follow me to see King Yong!" Kong Yuan stepped out of the threshold and said.

"Master, this..."

"Didn't you hear?"

The gray-clothed monk could only take the order, and then supported Kong Yuan, and the two walked towards the mountain gate.

Only after going out of the mountain gate can they go to the layman's courtyard, and then they can see Zhao Yanxun.

Walking out of the presiding courtyard, the two of them were soon stopped by the guards and asked them to be arrested for interrogation.

"My old man, Kong Yuan, is the abbot of this Wolong Temple, I want to see you King Yong!" Kong Yuan said without changing his face.

The team was led by a small flag officer, he looked Kong Yuan up and down, and said: "Old monk, is it possible that our prince can see you as soon as you say you see him?"

"My old man and your prince are friends, and please ask the benefactor to report on your behalf!" Kong Yuan was still calm.

Seeing that the small banner officer on the opposite side was unmoved, Kong Yuan went on to say: "Yesterday King Yong also said that if I want to see him, I can go directly to visit him, but now I can't ask you to pass it on for me?"

The guards didn't know whether Zhao Yanxun had said such a thing, but they knew that His Royal Highness King Yong had a very happy conversation with this old monk yesterday.

"Old monk, don't lie to me!" Xiaoqi officer said coldly.

"Monks don't tell lies!" But when he said this, Kong Yuan silently recited Amitabha.

So the little banner official took Kong Yuan and rushed to the mountain gate together.

Although Xu Hong said to block the mountain gate, the little flag officer dared not disobey the king's order, even if he might disobey.

Arriving at the mountain gate, Kong Yuan led his disciples out of the mountain gate after consulting the chief banner officer who was waiting there.

The outside is already the familiar scene, but the inside of Wolong Temple has become a mess, Kong Yuan can't just sit back and watch the temple fall into his hands.

So he came to the layman's courtyard, and under the guard of the guards, he knocked on the gate of the courtyard.

With a creak, a little eunuch's head poked out from inside.

"This father-in-law, the poor monk is the abbot of Wolong Temple, and he is here to ask to see the prince, and please report on his behalf!" Kong Yuan said with a smile, it is hard to imagine that he can still laugh now.

Yesterday when Zhao Yanxun and Kong Yuan were playing in the temple, this little eunuch was by his side, he knew that Zhao Yanxun and Kong Yuan could get along well.

"Master, wait a moment, the little one will go pass it on!"

Seeing the little eunuch's respectful expression, the guards behind were relieved, thankful that they handled it properly.

At this moment, Kong Yuan couldn't be happy, he was extremely anxious, every time he delayed the temple, it would be more dangerous.

It can be said that every part of their 800-year-old temple is a treasure, and it is a loss to be touched by those guards.

After a while, the gate of the courtyard was opened again, and it was the little eunuch just now who appeared inside.

"Master, the prince said that he is exhausted physically and mentally today, and there are no outsiders. Please go back, master!"

After saying this, ignoring Kong Yuan's disappointment, the little eunuch said to the guards behind: "Listen all of you, the prince has said, don't be rude to the master!"

(End of this chapter)