After a few days, the capital seemed to have returned to its former tranquility, but in fact, there were undercurrents.

In Lord Li's mansion, Lord Li was discussing follow-up countermeasures with Shen Mo and others.

Lord Li said solemnly: "Although the Zhao family has fallen, its followers are still operating in secret. We must not take it lightly."

Shen Mo nodded and said, "Your Excellency is right, but I don't know where these followers are hiding now, and what plans they have."

Lin Yuwei frowned and said, "In my opinion, they are definitely looking for an opportunity to counterattack."

My brother continued, "Then we must find a way to find them quickly and not let their conspiracy succeed."

Lord Li pondered for a moment and said slowly: "I have sent people to investigate secretly, but there is no definite news yet."

Shen Mo said, "Sir, why don't we set up a trap to lure them in?"

Lord Li's eyes lit up: "Oh? Tell me about it."

Shen Mo explained: "We can spread the word that we have important evidence of Zhao's followers and are ready to catch them all in one fell swoop. Those followers who feel guilty will definitely take action."

Lord Li nodded slightly: "This plan is feasible, but we need to arrange it carefully and not alert the enemy."

At this time, a subordinate hurried over to report: "Sir, I just received news that several old officials of the Zhao family have been meeting frequently in secret."

Lord Li immediately asked, "Do you know who they are? Where will they meet?"

The subordinate replied: "At present, we only know that there are Lord Liu and Lord Sun. The meeting place is still being explored."

Shen Mo said: "Sir, this may be a breakthrough point."

Lord Li ordered his subordinates: "Continue to investigate and make sure to find out their specific plans."

The subordinates followed the order and left.

Two days later, the subordinate came again to report: "Sir, we have found out that their meeting place is at Sir Liu's house."

Lord Li said decisively: "Shen Mo, take some people with you and quietly lurk outside Lord Liu's mansion to monitor their every move."

Shen Mo replied: "Yes, sir."

Shen Mo brought his men to the outside of Lord Liu's mansion and hid in the dark to observe.

Inside the mansion, Lord Liu and Lord Sun were discussing things anxiously.

Lord Liu said worriedly, "Lord Li seems to have noticed our actions. What should we do?"

Lord Sun gritted his teeth and said, "What are you afraid of? We still have a backup plan."

Lord Liu asked, "What do you mean?"

Lord Sun lowered his voice and said, "I have contacted some forces outside the city. As long as we give the order, they can come into the city to help."

Lord Liu said worriedly, "Will this work? If it fails, then everything will be lost."

Lord Sun snorted coldly: "If we don't fight now, when will we fight?"

Shen Mo, who was outside the mansion, heard their conversation clearly and quietly returned to report to Lord Li.

Shen Mo said: "Sir, the situation is not good. They are colluding with forces outside the city."

Lord Li looked stern: "We must stop them as soon as possible."

Lin Yuwei said: "Sir, should we send soldiers to guard the city gate first?"

Lord Li nodded: "Arrange it immediately. We cannot let the forces outside the city enter the city."

My brother asked, "What should we do with Lord Liu and Lord Sun?"

Lord Li said: "Don't alert the enemy yet. Wait until the threat outside the city is resolved, and then catch them all in one fell swoop."

Everyone acted according to Lord Li's deployment.

At the city gate, officers and soldiers were on high alert.

Outside the city, a group of unidentified people were approaching the city gate.

The leader shouted: "Charge into the city!"

The soldiers guarding the city shouted loudly: "Stop, if you take another step forward, you will be killed without mercy!"

The two sides are deadlocked.

Just then, Lord Li arrived with a team of elite soldiers.

Lord Li shouted loudly: "Who are you? How dare you try to break into the capital!"

The leader shouted, "Stop talking nonsense and let us in!"

Lord Li waved his hand and said, "Release the arrows!"

For a moment, arrows rained down and people outside the city fell one after another.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the leader shouted: "Retreat!"

The threat outside the city was temporarily lifted.

Lord Li said, "Go to Lord Liu's residence immediately."

Everyone came to Lord Liu's house and surrounded him.

Lord Li shouted, "Lord Liu, Lord Sun, your conspiracy has been exposed, why don't you come out and surrender!"

Lord Liu and Lord Sun came out in panic.

Master Liu trembled and said, "Master Li, this is a misunderstanding."

Lord Li sneered, "Misunderstanding? You are colluding with forces outside the city, the evidence is irrefutable, what else can you say?"

Lord Sun still wanted to argue: "Lord Li, this is all a false accusation."

Lord Li said, "Bring it up."

Shen Mo came over with a witness.

The witness said, "Sir, I saw with my own eyes that they were conspiring to collude with forces outside the city."

Lord Liu and Lord Sun looked as pale as death.

Lord Li said, "Take them back to the yamen and interrogate them strictly."

At this point, the conspiracy of Zhao's followers was thwarted again.

However, the situation in the capital remains complex and changeable.

Shen Mo said: "Sir, although this wave has been resolved, there is no guarantee that there will not be others causing trouble again."

Lord Li said: "Yes, we must always remain vigilant and protect the peace of the capital."

Everyone nodded, knowing that the road ahead would still be full of challenges.

In the following days, Lord Li, Shen Mo and others continued to check for hidden dangers, not letting go of any factors that might threaten the stability of the capital.

One day, Lord Li received a secret letter.

After reading it, Lord Li's face turned gloomy.

Lin Yuwei asked: "Sir, what happened?"

Lord Li said: "Someone is secretly spreading rumors that we are suppressing dissidents and abusing our power."

My brother said angrily: "This is clearly slander!"

Shen Mo thought for a moment and said, "Sir, this may be another conspiracy of the remnants of the Zhao family. They want to use this to incite the people and create chaos."

Lord Li nodded: "We must clarify the facts as soon as possible and not let the rumors spread."

So, Lord Li ordered notices to be posted to explain the truth to the people.

At the same time, strengthen public security management in the capital to prevent anyone from taking advantage of the opportunity to cause trouble.

After some efforts, the rumors gradually died down.

But Lord Li, Shen Mo and others knew that their mission was far from over.

On a quiet night, Lord Li, Shen Mo and others gathered again in the study.

Lord Li said with emotion: "Thanks to everyone's concerted efforts, the capital has been able to temporarily stabilize during this period."

Shen Mo said: "Sir, as long as we unite as one, we will be able to ensure long-term peace and stability in the capital."

Everyone agreed.

However, what they don't know is that a new crisis is quietly approaching...

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