Uncle Detective Di Renjie, I build a crime-solving team

Before long, Zhang Laosi led Di Renjie to another small temple.

This small temple is about the same size as the one in front, but this small temple only enshrines two people.

One of them looks like the current emperor, Li Cunxi.

The other was imposing, dressed in a short-sleeved shirt, a small jacket, trousers with a flared crotch, iron-tipped boots, a hero's helmet on his head, a single sword at his waist, and a bronze mask.

Zhang Laosi stepped forward, trembling, and sincerely kowtowed.

Di Renjie was puzzled, but he was not in a hurry to ask.

He felt a sense of familiarity with the outfit of the person on the right, but he had already forgotten which outlaw's attire it belonged to.

After finishing his prayers, Zhang Laosi explained:

"Lord of the Land, this one right here, you must look very familiar with him, right?"

"This is His Majesty the Emperor. When His Majesty the Emperor suffered misfortune, he still cared for us common folk. Even after he left, he sent people to look after us several times and provided us with food and drink."

"We are just ordinary villagers, illiterate, and the only way we can express our feelings is by building a shrine in our honor."

"The man to my right is the hero of Baihelin. His Majesty sent him here. Over the years, the hero has taken care of us countless times. We have no way to repay him, so we offer him this as a tribute."

Zhang Laosi rubbed his hands together.

As he himself said, they could never repay the kindness of Li Cunxi and Ma Rong in their lifetime.

Building a shrine in their honor was the only way they could repay Li Cunxi and Ma Rong.

"I understand now, this one is Ma Rong."

"No wonder it looks so familiar. Isn't this outfit the same as that of the leader of the Nineteen Thieves of White Crane Forest back in the day?"

Di Renjie stroked his beard. After confirming Ma Rong's identity and what he had done, he could easily deduce that Li Cunxi must have been the one who helped Liu Chuanlin during the Huzhou case.

"I understand. This trip has yielded even greater results."

"Old Zhang, it's cold outside. Let's go back inside. Old people can't stand the cold. Let's go back and warm ourselves by the fire."

……

After spending the night in Daliushu Village, Di Renjie returned to Ji County under the protection of You Huan and others.

Not long after entering the city, having fully learned about the actions of Wen Kai, the current governor of Youzhou, he couldn't help but give Wen Kai a thumbs up in his heart.

In Youzhou, which is not exactly wealthy at the time, Wen Kai is already considered a decent official for being able to make the lives of most people as good as possible.

As Di Renjie walked outside the Lion Tower, he looked up at the plaque and the scene of inviting Li Cunxi and others to dinner flashed through his mind.

As people get older, they tend to become nostalgic, and Di Renjie was no exception. He felt that something was missing somewhere. After he came to his senses, You Huan had already led an inner guard over.

"This humble general, Hai Zi, commander of the Imperial Guard, pays his respects to Your Highness Prince Zhou."

The visitor deliberately kept his distance from Di Renjie before bowing respectfully.

Di Renjie coughed lightly and asked, "What is it?"

"His Majesty knows that His Highness Prince Zhou is concerned about national affairs, so he has instructed us to copy a military intelligence report and deliver it to His Highness Prince Zhou at any time."

"Let me see it."

You Huan took the report and handed it to Di Renjie.

The report stated that Wang Xiaojie had invaded Tibet and was fighting against the Tibetan army. Because they were equipped with new firearms, Wang Xiaojie's army won a series of victories and killed tens of thousands of Tibetan soldiers in just a few days.

Excited heart, trembling hands.

Di Renjie threw his head back and laughed loudly, his voice booming: "Heaven has eyes! The complete annihilation of Tibet is just around the corner!"

Although the Tang Dynasty had been secretly researching new firearms for a long time, and the military factory under Yuan Tiangang's control had announced the successful development of firearms, Li Cunxi did not use them at the beginning of his attacks on Goguryeo and Japan.

So, the purpose was to prevent Tibet from preparing defenses in advance, and to test the power of firearms on Tibet!

This time, Wang Xiaojie's army used firearms. Presumably, Wang Xiaojie had also communicated with Daleha and Sun Xiangzhou. Both sides used firearms at the same time, and I'm afraid that Goguryeo and Japan will not be able to hold out for long.

"Excellent, excellent!" Di Renjie exclaimed excitedly. "You Huan, go inside and order some hand-pulled mutton. I'll make an exception and eat my fill!"

You Huan looked at Di Renjie's large belly and shook his head helplessly.

……

Japanese islands.

The stench of the corpse was overwhelming.

Wherever the Tang army went, corpses littered the fields. The vanguard of the Left and Right Eagle Guards slaughtered the Japanese civilians in various places, leaving no one alive, not even women or children.

By the end, Huan Bin had become numb and offered to lead the soldiers who were cleaning up the mess to bury the corpses, while Wang Jinghui continued fighting.

Wang Jinghui naturally agreed. Before setting off, Li Cunxi had already instructed him to make sure not to leave any hidden dangers.

What are potential hazards?

People over seventy will inevitably die of old age, which is not a real threat. The real threat is those under sixty who are still alive.

Regardless of gender, age, or temperament, there's only one word to it all!

kill!

Wielding modern firearms, Wang Jinghui used a musket in one hand and a spear in the other, striking fear into the hearts of the Japanese invaders.

This also successfully paralyzed Sun Xiangzhou, who was hanging at the very back.

"What are you talking about?"

"So what if we attack the Japanese islands? What's the big deal about killing so many people?"

"If we kill all these people, how are we supposed to get the Japanese to build roads, fill in pits, mine, and test medicines for our Tang Dynasty?"

Sun Xiangzhou was furious.

He only said that the Japanese pirates would not dare to cry at night upon hearing the name of the Tang Dynasty, but he did not say that the Japanese pirates would be exterminated!

This race is destined to be slaves. If we exterminate this race, who will do all the dirty and hard work in the future?

"Commander!"

He roared, "Quickly catch up with the Right Eagle Guard army and tell General Wang Jinghui to keep as many able-bodied men as possible; they will be of great use in the future!"

"The women should also keep some, so that the soldiers can have some fun!"

Upon receiving the order, the messenger quickly rode off to pursue Wang Jinghui's Right Eagle Guard.

After running day and night, the messenger finally caught up with Wang Jinghui's army. As soon as he was brought before Wang Jinghui, he saw Wang Jinghui with his arms crossed, looking at him with cold eyes.

"What business do you have with me?"

The messenger shivered and said, "The Grand Marshal has asked me to pass on a few words to the General."

"tell me the story."

"Keep more young and strong men; they'll be of great use in the future!" the messenger stammered. "Keep some women too, so the soldiers can have some fun!"

"I thought it was something serious. You should know that I went straight to Asuka Kyoto. Apart from the people along the way, I didn't kill many. How could I have wiped out the people here?"

Wang Jinghui could lie without batting an eye.

He knows exactly how many people he has killed; he doesn't need anyone else to remind him.

But we still have to cover it up at least a little.

"Alright, go tell the Grand Marshal that I, Wang Jinghui, know what I should and shouldn't do. Go now."

"I'll take my leave, little one."