Jinyiwei's psychic case: the opening is Lingbo Weibu

Chapter 1218

In response to Xu Shan's question, Yuan Tiangang sighed and said, "Zhu Wushang wanted to gain the support of the Demon Sealing Clan."

"Six of the Sixteen Prefectures of Youyun were ceded to the barbarians."

"To show our sincerity, we are offering up the method to break the Youzhou [Myriad Manifestations Formation]."

Zhu Wushang had a deeper purpose behind doing this.

They used the barbarians to completely destroy the 'royalist' King of Northern Liang.

As a result, the Northern Liang army was leaderless!

And reality unfolded exactly as he predicted.

However, he didn't live to see that moment. He was killed by Xu Shan before he could!

However, judging from its layout...

Zhu Wushang, truly worthy of being called Old Dengbi.

"As for things like the red-coated cannons, when Jia Ke was the Right Vice Minister of War, he opened the door wide for the eight major Shanxi merchants!"

"Through them, we sell military equipment to obtain enough funds to start a rebellion and to supply Zhu Wushang with the expensive and rare elixirs and treasures needed for his reincarnation."

"But according to our investigation, they only sold the goods to the barbarians. They had no contact with the Tartars whatsoever!"

"So you'll need to investigate this matter thoroughly after you go north."

"This is crucial, otherwise..."

Even if you eventually unite the Northern Liang army, you may still be betrayed.

Upon hearing this, Xu Shan nodded emphatically and said, "We have already sent people over in advance."

His ideas coincided with Yuan Tiangang's.

The outside must be safe first!

"Who's holding down the fort at the Northern Liang Prince's Palace right now?"

"Gu Wuyai failed in his assassination attempt on the [Heavenly Official] and rushed over there after learning of the incident at the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion."

"In addition, my junior brother, [Drunken Wanderer], has also left Zhenwu Mountain and rushed over there to temporarily stabilize the situation."

Upon hearing this, Xu Shan's eyes widened, and he exclaimed, "【Gentle Breeze and Rain】Drunken Freedom?"

"That grandmaster who is most skilled at killing ninth-rank earth demons?"

Before Chen Dingtian, the Ming Dynasty's "Demon Suppressor" who roamed the world was this wandering Taoist priest known as "Drunken Wanderer".

More than ten years ago, he single-handedly killed several earth demons of the same level.

While pacifying the north, he forged a bond with the prince of Northern Liang.

This foreshadowed Xu Fengnian's eventual inheritance of the Great Yellow Court.

Xu Shan had heard of Ji Gang's reputation years ago when Ji Gang recounted interesting stories from the North.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Tiangang immediately nodded and said, "Yes. It was him..."

"With him protecting the princess now, there shouldn't be any problems in the short term."

"Only when the internal situation is stable can we unite as one to work together when facing external challenges."

After the Heavenly Master finished speaking, Xu Shan replied, "Understood. How is the integration of the Jiangnan Navy progressing?"

"For this trip to the north, I urgently need a navy skilled in naval warfare."

"Rest assured, the navy, skilled in naval warfare, has already been assembled for you. We await your command."

"In addition, the Central Plains Tiger Warriors and some of the troops stationed in Lu County will also be under your command during this entry into Northern Liang."

"Azure Dragon and Vermilion Bird have already gone to Shu County to take over the work of Wang Qinian and others."

"In the next few days, he will go straight to the north and be at your service."

"Including Shenji Shu, all the spies in the north over the years have been under your command."

After the Celestial Master said this, Xu Shan replied softly, "That's enough."

He accepted the list of secret agents from the Divine Intelligence Bureau, which weighed a thousand pounds, handed to him by Yuan Tiangang.

He knew that this elderly man, now in his twilight years, had revealed his last trump card to him.

"Since Emperor Chengzu, has no one else sealed the Wolf-Dwelling Mountain?"

"Ok?"

Before Yuan Tiangang, who was frowning, could recover, Xu Shan confidently said, "This page of the Ming History will be written by me, Xu Shan."

After saying that, Xu Shan left without looking back.

Standing atop the Divine Pivot Pavilion, Yuan Tiangang watched the crimson figure depart.

After he disappeared into the palace, he muttered to himself, "The future of the Ming Dynasty is in your hands."

Several days later!

Xu Shan, dressed in casual clothes, arrived alone in Wucheng, Lu County.

Currently, the Northern Liang army and the Tartar cavalry are locked in a standoff in Shanggu.

This place (Wucheng), located at the junction of Lu County and Yizhou, missed the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal route.

Therefore, it has become an important supply point for the Northern Liang army.

Recently, even the Zhenfu Division's headquarters stationed in Beiliang has been established here.

Of course, more importantly...

Li Yuanfang was ordered to thoroughly investigate the case of arms smuggling.

Upon arriving at this location, the individuals involved in the case subsequently met their demise.

Just when they were at their wits' end, Xu Shan quietly arrived.

"The people involved in the case all met with unexpected events within just a few days?"

"Even the officials who filed formal complaints against them were no exception?"

"And among them were even local Imperial Guards?"

"No, Yuanfang..."

"Is this still part of the Ming Dynasty's territory?"

Looking at the intelligence summary in his hand, Xu Shan, who had rushed to the scene, read it quickly and immediately questioned Li Yuanfang behind him.

'Snapped. '

After he finished speaking, Wang Wushang and the others, including Li Yuanfang, immediately knelt on one knee and said, "Your subordinates are incompetent, please punish us, Your Excellency."

As they were saying this, Xu Shan, who had put down the intelligence in his hand, looked out the window and said, "Every time we investigate key witnesses and officials, they all die suddenly without exception."

"It seems that this mastermind wields considerable influence in the local area!"

Upon hearing Xu Shan's words, Li Yuanfang, who was standing beside him, looked up and said, "According to the investigations by the Mingyue Pavilion and the Yelin Group..."

"All the clues point to the Cui family of Qinghe."

"Ok?"

Qinghe is right next to Wucheng.

The Cui family of Qinghe was a powerful local clan, one of the four great clans of the Ming Dynasty!

Although they did not dominate a region in Xiliang like the Li family of Longxi.

The Cui family of Qinghe, whose lineage has been passed down for hundreds of years, is deeply rooted in the provinces of Hebei and Shandong.

It can be described as a behemoth.

Putting aside other matters, the Northern Liang army was locked in a stalemate with the Tartars in Shanggu. Fifty percent of the logistical supplies needed involved the properties of the Cui family of Qinghe.

Their industrial chain extends to various sectors, both locally and in the north.

They are definitely a prominent family in the area.

Therefore……

Li Yuanfang was extremely cautious when investigating this case!

To put it bluntly, it's a case of affecting everything.

Once they break ties with the Cui clan of Qinghe, not to mention how they will establish themselves in Hebei and Shandong, the logistics and supplies of the Northern Liang army will become a major problem at this critical moment.

"It's interesting!"

“All those involved in the case, including the Imperial Guards, were killed because of bandits.”

"how?"

Are the troops stationed in Hebei and Shandong provinces just for show?

"Are the iron cavalry that have guarded Beiliang for so many years all useless idiots, allowing mountain bandits and river bandits to run rampant?"

"What was the purpose of that Assistant Commissioner's order to take over the local military command?"

When Xu Shan suddenly muttered these words in a fit of rage, Li Yuanfang and the others, who were already kneeling on one knee, hurriedly cried out, "Your subordinate is incompetent, your subordinate..."

Before the other party could finish speaking, Xu Shan lifted Li Yuanfang up and stared at him intently, saying, "Brother Yuanfang!"

"Is your Embroidered Spring Knife still sharp?"