Lin'an Never Night

Chapter 245 White Falcon Black Clothes
Yang Yuan and his group started to rush towards Lin'an from Yanpu Wharf.

At this time, in the Wuxia Hall of the Qin Mansion in Lin'an, Qin Hui and his son Qin Hui were sitting opposite each other on a chessboard.

It looks like they are playing chess, but the board is empty, with no pieces on it.

Qin Hui had no intention of playing chess. He said anxiously, "Father, Ji Sheren, Cao Shangshu, the Zhejiang East Transportation Bureau, Lin'an Prefecture... many people are going to be in trouble this time."

"The case is being handled by the Jisufang and the Imperial City Department. They are directly under the Emperor. It is clear that the government is trying to take action against you, Father. We cannot just sit there and wait for death."

Qin Hui smiled faintly, took a small box from the side, opened it, and took out a note at random. Without even looking at it, he threw it on the chessboard: "Look!"

Qin Xi curiously picked up the letter and opened it to read: "On the 23rd of August in the 24th year of Shaoxing, I was fortunate to receive a red shawl from Mrs. Feng, 13th. On the 25th, I was fortunate to receive a talented lady from Mrs. Wu, 13th."

Qin Xi asked blankly: "What is this?"

Qin Hui said, "These are all kinds of news about the emperor sent from the palace. What is this one you see?"

Qin Xi said: "It seems to be the information that the emperor is visiting the concubines."

Qin Hui said calmly, "Oh, that one, it records all the women the emperor has had sex with in the second half of this month."

Qin Xi asked, "What is this number... 131?"

Qin Hui smiled and said, "The first number is the age when the woman was registered, and the second number is her actual age."

It was no secret that Zhao Gou liked young girls. Many historical materials mentioned this. But after all, the law stipulated that a girl could only marry when she was 13, so the information for her registration had to be fabricated.

Qin Xi was surprised and said, "So young! Her period hasn't even come yet!"

Qin Hui said sarcastically: "In the palace today, only Liu Wanrong can fool the emperor into thinking that she is still handsome and vigorous, so the emperor's favor continues.

Our official has only liked younger ones since a long time ago. Perhaps, the less capable a person is, the more he likes younger ones. "

After saying this, Qin Hui suddenly thought that the son in front of him was only an adopted son.

He had no biological son, so in a sense, he was also a useless man, and his face darkened.

Qin Xi said: "My father showed me this to mean..."

Qin Hui said calmly: "I know all the private matters of the emperor. The last woman who was lucky enough to be with him was yesterday."

Qin Hui understood that his father meant that he was fully aware of the emperor's every move and was able to grasp it in a timely manner.

Therefore, his father should naturally know clearly whether the government has any intention of taking action against him.

Qin Hui finally felt relieved and sighed, "Father, what you mean is that the government has no intention of taking action against our Qin family?"

Qin Hui smiled faintly: "If the emperor touches me, it would be a slap in his own face. How can he do that? But..."

Qin Hui narrowed his eyes and said solemnly: "It is true that the emperor wants to clip my wings, and the emperor can't wait any longer."

Qin Hui became anxious when he heard this. It would not be enough for the government to just not want to take action against the Qin family!
His father was planning to promote him to the position of prime minister, but now the government wanted to clip his father's wings. Wouldn't that mean he would have no chance of becoming prime minister?

Qin Hui hurriedly said: "Father, this time, the government has arrested many of us on the pretext of smuggling and the Mahuangnu leak case. If this continues..."

Qin Hui said calmly: "Don't panic, I have my own ideas in mind."

"What father means is..."

Qin Hui waved his hand. Qin Hui stood up unwillingly and bowed to Qin Hui: "I'm leaving now."

Qin Hui watched him go out and shook his head slightly.

It's not that he doesn't discuss things with his son, it's just that his son has great ambitions but little talent, and his methods are shallow.

The Qin family suffered such a great loss, and the means of revenge he thought of was to take the opportunity to impeach the Chanzifang of the Machinery and Speed ​​Room for dereliction of duty and dismiss a few minor officials in the Machinery and Speed ​​Room. What a use!
It's just a childish trick, so childish!

When discussing important matters with him, I'm afraid he will be more likely to cause trouble than accomplish anything.

Qin Hui stroked his beard and thought for a moment, then took out a chess piece and placed it on the chessboard with a "pop".

Your Majesty, your Majesty, you and I have been the emperor and his subject for half our lives. Now, I just want to pass the position of prime minister to my son and ensure the prosperity of the Qin family. Why don’t you agree?
Qin Hui sighed softly.

If possible, he certainly hopes that the Qin family will last for thousands of generations.

But he also knew that his son was not capable of taking on great tasks, so he could only prepare everything for him. If he just maintained the status quo, Qin Hui might still be able to live in peace as a prime minister for the rest of his life.

Then, according to his original plan, it would be the turn of his "number one grandson" to become prime minister.

If the Qin family had been prime minister for three generations, then his disciples and former officials would be all over the world.

Therefore, even if the fourth generation of the Qin family does not become the prime minister, he can still occupy a central position and hold great power.

But now, let alone the third and fourth generations, even the second generation is difficult.

The bleak look on Qin Hui's face gradually turned into a sinister one: "If that's the case, my lord, don't blame me for imitating Li Si and following Hu Hai's example!"

Qin Hui looked at the chessboard silently, thinking: "Wang Jixian, this doctor, all his glory comes from the government.

The emperor cannot do without the aphrodisiac drugs he presented to him, which is why he has been favored for decades. Although he is on good terms with me, if I ask him to attack the emperor..."

Qin Hui shook his head and waved his hand to brush away the chess piece he had just placed.

Qin Hui made another move: "Zhang Quwei! If I were Li Si, this man would be Zhao Gao!

If I want to use him for my own purposes, all I have to do is ask Prince Pu'an to hate him.

If he is afraid of Prince Pu'an becoming emperor, then he can only cooperate with me and support Prince Enping!"

Qin Hui thought about it and made another move: "The Queen Mother likes the Prince of Enping."

"Pah!" Another child said, "The Queen is the adopted mother of Prince Enping!"

"Pah!" Another one said: "In the outer court, although my vitality is seriously damaged, as long as the emperor dies, I will be the only one who can make the final decision in the court!" In this way, as long as the emperor dies, Hui'er, who has supported the Prince of Enping, will be able to easily get the position of prime minister!
Qin Hui stood up. He had more advantages than Li Si or Zhao Gao, so this matter was very feasible!

Now, all we need to do is to make Zhang Quwei, the Grand Eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, to make enemies with Prince Pu'an.

Hmm... where should I start...

While Qin Hui was thinking, someone outside reported: "Prime Minister, someone is holding a badge from the Prime Minister's Mansion and wants to see you. He calls himself Bai Falcon."

"White falcon? Saker falcon?"

Qin Hui's heart suddenly moved, and he said in a deep voice: "Bring him here!"

Soon, a man wearing a bamboo hat entered Wuxia Hall.

His name is White Falcon, but he is dressed in black.

The bamboo hat was pulled down very low, covering his eyebrows and eyes, and his face was covered with a thick beard, making it almost impossible to see his true appearance.

Qin Hui waved his hand, ordered his guards to retreat, and then looked at him with scrutiny.

The man had a messy beard, as if... it was a disguise to hide his true appearance.

The bearded man smiled at him, made a strange gesture, and said, "White Falcon of China, meet the Prime Minister of Qin of Song State."

This is a provocation and also a demonstration.

He called it Song and Jin, which means the two countries were in a parallel relationship.

But he called himself China and called Qin Hui the prime minister of Song State, which made it clear that the relationship between them was one of superior and inferior, and master and servant.

Qin Hui saw his gesture and said with a gloomy face: "You are not trustworthy! We agreed to be smugglers at the beginning, why did you steal the secret of my Mahuang Crossbow?"

Bai Falcon replied: "China has no intention of invading the south, but we should always be on guard against others, right?
The Song people were known for their bows and crossbows, and we would also like to know how this Mahuang Crossbow is better than the Shenbi Bow. "

Qin Hui sneered, "In the end, you caused me to suffer a serious injury? This Mahuang Crossbow is still under construction, and the government relies on it as a precious weapon. How did you get it?"

Bai Falcon spread his hands and said, "One of your Song spy agents once became the Imperial Master of China. Can't we have one or two Chinese spies who can sneak into your country's vital areas and spy on important military secrets?"

Qin Hui's face was uncertain, and after a while he said, "So, why do you come to see me?
Although I promised to make it easier for you to smuggle goods, you broke your promise before. Now that you are in such a mess, I can do nothing about it. It is better for you to stay out of the spotlight for the time being."

Bai Falcon shook his head and said, "Hasn't Prime Minister Qin ever doubted my identity?"

Qin Hui was suddenly startled and his hand gently placed on a Tang Dynasty Ding kiln green-glazed lion paperweight on the table.

There is a pair of these paperweights, placed on both sides of the desk. They can be used as both paperweights and decorations.

Qin Hui said in a deep voice: "Suspect your identity? What other identity do you have?"

Bai Falcon chuckled and said, "Prime Minister Qin, you are where you are today thanks to our support.

Although, it has always been Prince Xin Wanyan Zheng who has been in contact with you on behalf of our court, but he has now been disliked by our emperor, why doesn't Prime Minister Qin let go? "

Qin Hui stood up suddenly and asked in surprise: "You...you are not the Prince of Xin's man? You are...the Emperor of Jin's man?"

Bai Falcon said calmly, "Prime Minister Qin, you don't think that our Emperor is unaware of what those clowns Wanyan Yong and Wanyan Zheng did, right?"

Qin Hui turned pale and sat back down suddenly.

Bai Falcon chuckled and said, “Wanyan Zheng’s rampant smuggling is beneficial to China’s economy and not harmful.

Since he is determined to make things difficult for others, His Majesty the Emperor will naturally tolerate him for a while and watch him do what he wants.

The Royal Horse Crossbow is what our Emperor is really interested in."

Qin Hui said decisively: "The Mahuang Crossbow, I have no way to get it. Now only a few people in the Imperial Guards have the opportunity to touch it. And the Imperial Guards, I can't reach my hands into it."

Bai Falcon shook his head and said, "I didn't come here for this. The entire smuggling channel has been destroyed, and it will take at least two to three years to recover. They are no longer useful, but you, Prime Minister Qin, still have them."

Bai Falcon did not hold back on his words: "Therefore, I came to tell Prime Minister Qin that only by cooperating with the Chinese Emperor can you have a bright future."

Qin Hui was silent for a while before he slowly said, "Qin has always been friendly with your country.

He helped Wanyan Zheng smuggle contraband only because he had known him for many years, but he refused to do him a favor.

I understand that only the Jin court is Qin's most powerful ally."

"It's good that you understand. From now on, unless I come, please ignore any requests from others in any capacity."

"Wait!" Qin Hui called out to Bai Falcon who was about to turn around and leave.

"Prime Minister Qin, do you have anything else to say?"

Qin Hui said: "Qin is willing to cooperate with the emperor of your country. Since it is a cooperation, Qin can help you do something. You... should also help Qin do something, right?"

Bai Falcon's eyes flickered. "What difficulties does Prime Minister Qin have that we need to solve?"

Qin Hui asked, "Just now you said that you have someone in the Imperial Guard?"

Bai Falcon said impatiently: "What does Prime Minister Qin want to do? Just tell me directly."

Qin Hui took a deep breath and said, "Qin would like to ask you to help me kill someone!"

Bai Falcon frowned and said, "Is Prime Minister Qin so old that he can't even lift his sword to kill a person?"

Qin Hui snorted coldly, "This man is now under the custody of the Imperial Guards. I have said before that I cannot get my hands on the Imperial Guards."

Bai Falcon asked, "Who is he?"

Qin Hui said: "Guoxin's escort, Mu Si!"

(End of this chapter)