Chapter 429 Spring Plate Gourd Chicken (3 4)

That's an official silver coin.

Master Xing's eyes paused on the official silver for a moment, then he raised his eyes and looked at Lin Fei: "Lin Shaoqing, what's so special about this official silver?"

"One piece is not special, and it is not surprising that there are several pieces of official silver floating around in the world." Lin Fei held up the spring cake in his hand and said slowly, "But if it is not one piece, it is a whole thirty boxes?"

Thirty boxes? Master Xing, who looked calm just a moment ago, suddenly changed his face when he heard these three words.

Lin Fei took another bite of the chewy spring pancake and chewed the vegetables and meat inside carefully.

The heart that was originally hanging finally fell to the ground.

His vague and sudden mention of the number "thirty boxes" would make Master Xing think that he had found the thirty boxes of silver, but he didn't know that he only had one such official silver in his hand.

All the cases stem from the murder of Mrs. Lu's parents. Lu's father and mother are not an ordinary wealthy business couple. They have secrets. All this has been confirmed by the reactions of Mrs. Lu and her group to various things after they came to Beijing.

Apart from the official silver in his hand, he had no other clues. In order for Mrs. Lu, Master Xing and others to speak, the most critical secret in their hearts must be revealed.

Lin Fei didn't think that Liu Sanqing would try his best to ask someone to bring him the official silver after his death. It was just a decoration and must be a crucial part of the secret.

Therefore, it was crucial to understand the meaning behind this official silver. It was only today that he found the most likely possibility from those old records of the Ministry of Justice.

Last year, Fuzi, who died on the stage singing "The Orphan of Zhao", risked his life to expose the story of the orphan of the Zhao family in the Huaishan County Prince's Palace, who died as a servant instead of his own son, thus implicating the secrets hidden by the Huaishan County Prince's family. , the old Huaishan County Prince once intended to collude with the Japanese and kill the late emperor.

The cause of this incident was that the previous emperor Jing had no children. In the end, the late emperor was selected among many descendants of the clan to inherit the throne. As a result, the descendants of the other clans refused to accept and this caused disaster.

The late emperor was not a wise king, and his abilities were mediocre. After he came to power, he was obsessed with Taoism, immortality, and sexual intercourse with women. He was confused. Although it is indeed not related to the word "good", the advantage of insisting on choosing the late emperor is not without it, that is, he has "self-awareness" and does not have any ambition to establish a wise emperor. Although he fainted a little, because of his Emperor Jing's business was good, but it did not overwhelm Da Rong. In the end, he ascended to immortality early and left the country in the hands of his current Majesty.

Emperor Jing was a master of great talent, but he was only appointed crown prince for two months before he ascended the throne hastily. Such a hasty situation shows that Emperor Jing was most likely not the original candidate for heir apparent. The fact is indeed the case. The first prince was the biological brother of Emperor Jing. He was deposed from the throne because of something he committed. He was finally imprisoned and died in depression. After the death of this biological brother, Emperor Jing deliberately posthumously granted this title. The elder brother who had never ascended the throne was Emperor Xuan.

The most important reason why Emperor Xuan lost his easily obtained throne was greed. He stole an important amount of military salary, which was used to make military weapons and armor. In the years that followed, wars continued between Dayong and the Huns. One can imagine how important these weapons and armors, which were made under the supervision of Emperor Xuan, were.

This was also the last hurdle before Emperor Xuan came to the throne. It was both a hurdle and a great opportunity to establish the emperor's prestige. However, things went wrong.

The military pay was sent to the army on time, but bad news began to spread frequently at the border. Important towns were lost one after another, and most of the army was killed or injured, including many veterans of many years.

From then on, the reigning Emperor Wen was furious and ordered a thorough investigation. Finally, it was found that the weapons and armor in the hands of the soldiers were only covered with a layer of iron and made of wood inside. How is it different to go to the battlefield with weapons and armor made of wood and to die? This is the source of frequent bad news. As soon as this news came out, Emperor Wen was furious. Emperor Xuan, who had not ascended the throne, was also convicted of this. He lost his upcoming position as crown prince and was thrown into prison.

Emperor Jing, who was not weak in ability and ability, only missing the word "director" came to the throne. In the following decades, he worked hard and managed the country well. Otherwise, he would not have been able to withstand the cowardice of the late emperor.

This matter is recorded in the old records of the Ministry of Punishment. Emperor Xuan once shouted "unjustly" when he was imprisoned, and shouted that he had never committed corruption. The silver coins were stolen by bandits, and he tried his best to find the silver coins. Because he was just one step away from becoming the leader, he didn't want to make any mistakes, so he took a desperate risk and sold his private money to make weapons and armor. Since he didn't have enough private money, he came up with the idea of ​​wrapping wood with iron sheets.

Because the Huns had fought many victorious battles at the frontier before the transfer of armor, the Huns did not dare to invade easily. Emperor Xuan thought that while the power of the Guan army here was still intimidating, he could survive these six months and a year, and wait until he came to power. Then change the weapons and armor. Unexpectedly, as soon as the wooden armor was delivered, the Huns would come.

Paper could not contain the fire, and Emperor Xuan was imprisoned from then on.

The amount of silver stolen by the bandits was no more than thirty boxes. This rhetoric... people at that time certainly didn't believe it, but they were even more disappointed with Emperor Xuan, the former prince. They didn't expect that the prince who almost became the new emperor had such bad character and vision. He actually ignored the soldiers at the border for the sake of money. His life is really an embarrassing task.

This was an old thing many years ago, and border defense matters were not under his jurisdiction. Lin Fei originally didn't want to take any more care. But when he saw this, his instinct was aroused. He looked through Emperor Jing's actions in the years after he came to the throne, and found that Emperor Jing personally led troops to the border several times in those years. At that time, human nature was to avenge the wooden soldiers and armor. In short, Emperor Jing almost wiped out the entire Xiongnu area back then, and he had quite a revengeful attitude.

To be fair, Emperor Jing was very good both in politics and martial arts. He was a rare wise king. However, regarding the wooden armor, thinking of the cases of Madam Lu, Liu Sanqing and others, and thinking of Emperor Jing's revenge later, Lin Fei felt that Emperor Xuan's words might not be false, and the money might indeed have been stolen.

But even if it is stolen, every battle at the border is a matter of life and death. Even if you are severely punished, such things should not be concealed. After all, a concealment here in Chang'an can mean the life or death of hundreds of thousands or even millions of people and the fall of the land. . In the final analysis, in Emperor Xuan's heart, human life and land were far less important than that position. This is indeed a prince who is not suitable to be an emperor in terms of character or ability, especially compared with the subsequent Emperor Jing.

After lamenting the past, Lin Fei's eyes fell on the number of thirty boxes. If this money was really stolen... then based on the days, the person most likely to take over the money is the dead Lu Father and mother are gone. So... when the silver taels are in the hands of Father Lu and Mother Lu, they will melt the taels again without leaving any evidence?

Lin Fei felt that Lu's father and Lu's mother were not fools for being able to do such a good business. If they were all melted down without leaving any evidence... The person who was in power at that time was Emperor Jing. Even though he was a wise king to the people, But how dare Father and Mother Lu dare to bet on the kindness of Emperor Jing in such a matter?

The two sides are melted, and as long as Lu's father and Lu's mother are solved, no one will really know about the matter.

Liu Sanqing, a person who had nothing to do with the matter, could guess the inside story. Lin Fei felt that Father Lu and Mother Lu must have kept the silver, and the amount must not be less, not more, not less, for three full years. The number of ten boxes can be just right for this matter, any less will not do.

These thirty boxes of silver are both a handle and a real life-saver.

Therefore, father and mother Lu should not use the money, which can also explain why father and mother Lu could not find any information about their huge wealth during their lifetime.

Of course, all of the above are just speculations he made through various evidences and signs, and the vague and concealing actions of Mrs. Lu and others can be regarded as side confirmation that this matter is very likely to involve a secret that cannot be disclosed to the outside world, and this speculation This completely complies with the point of not being able to speak to outsiders.

Therefore, Lin Fei called Master Xing to test it out.

Seeing the sudden change in the expression on Master Xing's face, he knew that he had guessed correctly.

When Mr. , because only the actual thirty boxes are useful. After all, these thirty boxes accounted for 60% of the official silver issued that year, and no matter how hard the people collected, they could not find thirty boxes." At this point. , Master Xing paused and shook his head, "But after countless changes of hands, how could those money-grubbing people be able to hold back the official silver? Once the amount decreases, it will be of no use."

When Master Xing said this, Lin Fei's expression remained unchanged. While chewing the spring cake in his mouth, he looked at him and said, "You are a few years younger than Qian Niang. My mother once said that Mrs. Lu took her in when she was in fashion." I am taking medicine, which is used to replenish the body after childbirth. I calculated that Qian Niang’s age does not match the fact that Mrs. Lu had just given birth not long ago, but your age is consistent. At that time, I calculated that Mrs. Lu’s cousin’s family had already She broke off contact, and there was another woman missing from the relationship between you and your father. In addition, the way you talked to Qian Niang that day was not like a lover, but it was very familiar. Therefore, I speculated that the two of you were very close. Maybe they are siblings, and your father is the lover that Mrs. Lu found after she left home!"

"Lover?" When Lin Fei mentioned these two words, Master Xing sneered: "My father and my mother have been engaged since childhood. If nothing happens to the two elders, my mother will not be plotted by that insidious villain's family. , my father has already married my mother!"

Mrs. Lu's life's past can really be described as "fate plays a trick on people", which is depressing.

When Master Xing said this, he lowered his eyelids, and a trace of sadness flashed across his face: "His parents' family is not short of money. Even though they are not rich, they are still rich. How can they want such incredible wealth?" Once something comes up, you have to accept it even if you don't want it! How can you evade the order given by the noble Lord Tianhuang? "

"The two elders are not stupid. They know that these silver coins are important and dare not touch a penny, because if there is a little less, it will be unclear whether the official silver comes from these thirty boxes or is collected from the private sector." Master Xing Said, "The second elder acted cautiously, but even so, he was still afraid of being silenced. Especially when traveling through Chang'an, he was extremely careful. I thought that even if he left Chang'an, something would still happen when he arrived in Xianyang. Only when the second elder died, that person just rest assured!"

When Lin Fei heard this, he frowned and said: "If the two butchers who killed people were the ones who ordered the money, the money should have been taken back at that time. How could so many people die because of this money?" ?”

"The matter is too old, I don't know." Master Xing said, and then sneered again, "But I know that no matter how well the people who took over the money hid it, things happened one after another. There must be the intervention of the emperor... "Having said this, Master Xing glanced in the direction of the imperial city and said, "No matter who takes the throne."

In this regard, Lin Fei did not comment, just lowered his head and took a bite of the spring cake in his hand, and said to Master Xing leisurely: "Money and silk move people's hearts, and chess pieces will also have different intentions. It's not just Emperor Jing who wants these thirty boxes of silver, Emperor Xuan and his descendants So are people."

As soon as these words came out, Master Xing was stunned and moved his lips, but did not refute in the end. He deeply hated the culprit who caused all these tragedies, and subconsciously believed that Emperor Jing was responsible for everything. He had been going around in circles all these years, and his great hatred could not be avenged, so he hated him endlessly. But... subconsciously, there is still reason, so there is no refutation.

"With these silver coins in hand, Emperor Xuan had the possibility of overturning the situation. But they never thought that the chess pieces they used would confuse these thirty boxes of silver coins." Lin Fei said while eating spring cakes, "I guess the two butchers are one of them." At first, they were told that Father Lu and Mother Lu had money, and they were asked to kill people and seize the money. But before they were killed, Father Lu and Mother Lu realized something and told one of them about the thirty boxes of silver. The one who knew The gangster in this incident became frightened and ran away with thirty boxes of silver and part of Lu's father and Lu's mother's family property."

I dared to speak out my guess boldly because the young Mrs. Lu was at the scene when the incident happened. Although she could not remember anything afterwards, after so many years, looking at the reactions of Mrs. Lu and others, Lin Fei felt that even if Mrs. Lu couldn't remember anything at the time, she would think of it later.

Master Xing's next words also confirmed Lin Fei's guess. He nodded and said: "Lin Shaoqing guessed about the same. That gangster was smart and hid the thirty boxes of silver, leaving the butcher who knew nothing about it. Sin, I ran away with half of the silver that the two old men shared with the butcher." At this point, he sneered, shook his head and laughed at himself, "That gangster is a loser who only knows how to eat, how can he bear the money?"

Lin Fei did not comment on this. He only raised his eyes to look at Master Xing and said leisurely: "How did a gangster escape the search of Emperor Xuan and Emperor Jing, the two biggest forces in the world?" As he spoke, he swallowed the spring cake in his mouth. "I think it's extremely difficult for me to do this, no matter how talented I am."