Datang: From exiled prince to eternal tyrant

Chapter 384 Intercepting Letters
"Xintouk City?"

Li Ke repeated.

Hearing this name, Li Ke couldn't help frowning.

He remembered that this place was originally part of Tubo, and was later divided between the Zhang Zhung Kingdom and Nanzhao.

It seems that this place finally belonged to the Zhang Zhung Kingdom.

"Where did it come from?"

Li Ke asked.

"Shuangliu County."

Ma Liuzhi coughed lightly and said.

After thinking for a moment, Li Ke realized the key point.

He remembered that Chen Xiu was the county magistrate of Shuangliu before, but the current county magistrate seems to be called Liu Zhi'an.

"Looks like they're going to do something."

Li Ke snorted coldly.

He was actually a little surprised, originally guessed that Nanzhao would make a move.

You must know that potatoes, which can be used as staple food, are extremely precious in areas where food production is not abundant.

In this way, in the war, it can be directly used as military rations, and their logistics will be guaranteed to a certain extent.

"What's going on in the Zhang Zhung Kingdom recently?"

Li Ke asked.

"No, they are only focused on competing with Nanzhao for territory now, and there are no other changes."

Ma Liuzhi responded.

"I want to go to Shuangliu County myself."

Li Ke pondered.

He decided to see for himself what the hell these people were doing.

"How did that happen?"

Ma Liuzhi said in surprise.

"It's not long since His Highness came back, and the Chengdu Mansion is still counting on His Highness."

When Ma Liuzhi heard that Li Ke was going to go there in person, he was a little anxious.

He has a lot of military affairs now, so it might be a bit troublesome to get out immediately.

"I know what you mean, don't worry, I'll go alone this time."

Li Ke said.

"You and Su Dingfang are busy with your own affairs, don't worry about me."

"I don't think much of a little Liu Zhi'an."

Li Ke snorted coldly.

Shu is his territory.

He will not allow anyone to stir up trouble, not even small waves.

"Your Highness!"

Chu Feng's voice came in from outside.

"Chu Feng, act prudently, how many times have I told you."

Su Dingfang's voice then said.

"Oh, yes, Brother Su reminded me."

Chu Feng immediately slowed down and said embarrassedly.

The two came to Li Ke one after the other.

"See Your Highness."

The two said in unison.

"Why did you come here?"

Li Ke said with a smile.

"Return to Your Highness, we have received an urgent report."

Su Dingfang said in a calm voice, but did not reveal any anxiety.

The rest of the people heard the words, but their faces became dignified.

"Your Highness, there are reports of sudden deaths of officials from several places in Shu."

Su Dingfang said.

"Sudden death? How many more?"

Li Ke heard the key to the problem and asked.

"Yes. And the death conditions are somewhat similar."

Su Dingfang nodded and said.

"What connection did they have before?"

Li Ke asked.

"They have all implemented our methods of planting, weaving, smelting, etc."

"That is, the grassroots officials assigned to do things."

Su Dingfang pondered.

Li Ke shook the letter in his hand.

"Do you have anything similar to this in your hand?"

He already had a vague guess in his mind. .

Su Dingfang took it from Li Ke, carefully read the contents above, and his indifferent face changed.

"I don't know where your highness got this thing from?"

Su Dingfang asked.

"Intercepted by Ma Liuzhi."

Ma Liuzhi on the side nodded immediately.

This thing was indeed intercepted by him inadvertently.

"I wonder if this document from Your Highness was sent from Shuangliu?"

Su Dingfang asked.

"how do you know?!"

Before Li Ke replied, Ma Liuzhi asked in surprise.

"Report to Your Highness."

"There have been reports of sudden deaths of officials in various places, and the subordinates have simply checked."

Su Dingfang said calmly.

"It was discovered that the deaths of these people have one thing in common, that is, there is a famous prostitute named Qingqing."

Su Dingfang said with a cold light in his eyes.

"This young lady is so beautiful."

"Travel around with a team of maikos."

"The person she likes can spend the Spring Festival with him after handing in the silver taels she quoted."

Su Dingfang continued.

"Subordinates found out and killed several people, and they all spent time with this young man."

"And the first place Qingqing just arrived in Shu is Shuangliu."

"It's really deliberate."

Li Ke snorted coldly.

"Yes."

"I don't know what your Highness plans to do?"

"In addition to the few places that have been discovered, there should be officials from other regions who have been in contact with her."

Su Dingfang asked.

"Do you know where she is now?"

Li Ke asked.

"According to the news in the newspaper, this Qingqing has already left the land of Shu and headed for the Xiangxiong Kingdom."

Su Dingfang replied.

"It's the Zhang Zhung Kingdom again."

Li Ke said disdainfully.

More and more superficial evidence all point to the Zhang Zhung Kingdom.

The more it shows that it is very likely that there is a real master who wants to make a profit.

"You continue to investigate this matter, it is best to catch that Qingqing alive."

Li Ke said.

"Yes, Your Highness."

Su Dingfang took the order to leave.

"Hey, wait for me."

Chu Feng, who couldn't get in his mouth, finally found a chance to speak.

"Your Highness, I will also take my leave."

Chu Feng hurriedly saluted Li Ke, and then left like Su Ding Fangfeng.

"Your Highness, do you want me to help you or something?"

Ma Liuzhi said.

"No, just let Su Dingfang handle this matter."

Li Ke said, and waved his hand to let him go down as well.

"Subordinates retire."

Ma Liuzhi said to Li Ke.

"It seems that there are other things to be busy with, and vacations are always short."

Li Ke couldn't help sighing.

When accompanying Sun Yan for dinner, Li Ke couldn't help admiring a mouthful of stewed pig's trotters in sauce.

This taste is very similar to the one he used to eat.

"You made this dish?"

Li Ke asked Sun Yan with a smile.

"How does Your Highness know?"

Changsun Yan asked in surprise.

Before she even said it, Li Ke actually guessed it.

"That's natural, I know it as soon as I eat it."

Li Ke said with a ruffian smile.

Changsun Yan's pretty face flushed, knowing that Li Ke was going to be serious again.

There are other people in the hall, and he really can't be allowed to have fun.

"Your Highness, I wonder how Miss Huizi should arrange it?"

Chang Sunyan hurriedly changed the subject and asked.

"Ah. I almost forgot about that girl."

Li Ke slapped his forehead and said hastily.

"In the past few days, I took Miss Huizi around the mansion to let her get acquainted with the environment."

Chang Sun Yan said with a smile.

I briefly told Li Ke about my interactions with Murami Keiko these days.

Because he didn't know what Li Ke had planned, he didn't dare to act rashly.

When it was time to find dinner, I asked Li Ke.

Li Ke thought for a moment.

Originally, he wanted to find Keiko Murura to live in a house outside the mansion, which would be more convenient in all aspects.

But now he is going to Shuangliu, Yan'er is in the mansion by himself, so it happens that Mieko Murura can stay with Yan'er in the mansion.

"When you are free, you can take her around Chengdu. You can almost find a school for her to study in."

Li Ke said.

(End of this chapter)