The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 188 Eunuchs bring disaster to the country

Wu Xiaoyou suddenly asked, "Sir, will Cao Qingzhi and his daughter be sent to Hongtong County?" Qin Zheng frowned and understood what Wu Xiaoyou meant. After all, Cao Qingzhi was the great general of Daqian. If Hongtong County retreated collectively one day, it would be a problem whether to take them with them.

This time, the deceased Cao Caidie was actually a death row prisoner who murdered her husband.

They searched for a long time before they found it.

This woman's figure is almost exactly the same as Cao Caidie's, and even her appearance is 50% similar, but she is five years older.

But, if she puts on makeup, her appearance can’t be seen.

It’s impossible to determine bone age and DNA these days.

The possibility of being exposed was almost zero, so Qin Zheng handed the corpse to An Dehai with confidence.

In fact, the death row prisoner had been hiding in the compartment of Qin Zheng's car.

When we arrived at Wangjiao Village, it was the death row prisoner who followed us up the mountain.

At this moment, Cao Caidie had already left the imperial capital.

Qin Zheng knew that he had been under surveillance. In addition to the empress's men, there must also be Xia Bitu's men.

However, the tracker could not follow too closely, which gave him the opportunity to replace the prince with a cat.

Qin Zheng knew that Cao Xiaodie had to die before the empress could feel at ease.

Even if the death is faked, it may not escape scrutiny.

That's why I found a substitute.

As expected, An Dehai personally showed up and brought them directly to the palace...

Of course, if you want the death row prisoner to cooperate, you have to give her family a lot of money.

The families of death row prisoners must also be properly accommodated and must not be exposed.

At this moment, the families of the death row prisoners have been placed in Hongtong County and have begun to receive ideological education.

"Only Hongtong County is the safest. Strengthen ideological education and don't give them too much freedom!" Qin Zheng said.

Tao Yong asked, "Sir, are our aid workers coming?"

Qin Zheng said, "What's coming will come. The transformation of the imperial capital and the education reform are for the people of Daqian, not for any one person. Go and make the arrangements!"

"Yes!"

Wu Xiaoyou and others left.

Qin Zheng sat in the room, feeling very depressed.

What was originally a perfect layout was ruined because of the empress's bad move. Although it did not lead to a complete loss, it ruined the entire game.

It needs to be rearranged.

Qin Zheng knew very well that even though he always defeated Xia Bitu, it wasn't because he was smart or Xia Bitu was stupid. It was because Xia Bitu never used his full strength.

Qin Zheng didn't use his full strength. The two were actually chatting and laughing, still in the stage of testing each other.

Once a real attack is made, it is likely that the result will be that the enemy will be hurt a thousand times while your own will be hurt eight hundred times.

Therefore, neither of them was in a hurry to use their ultimate move.

It's always been small fights.

However, Xia Mochu destroyed the Fuzhen Sect, and things got serious.

It stimulated Xia Bitu and touched Xia Bitu's bottom line.

It even angered Xia Bitu.

Xia Bitu is really going to take action this time.

Although the timing was not right, Qin Zheng had no choice but to take action to intimidate the old fox.

Otherwise, if Xia Bitu gets angry and humiliated, how can the imperial capital develop?

The empress is likely to be completely isolated and marginalized, or even brought down!

Her few loyal ministers alone can't cause any big waves!

"Master!" Xia Mo Ning poked her little head in from the doorway.

Under normal circumstances, she would have barged in.

Qin Zheng waved: "Come in, I have something to tell you."

Xia Mo Ning then walked in.

Sit down properly: "Master, what's the matter?"

Qin Zheng asked, "Do you understand everything?"

Xia Mo Ning nodded.

Qin Zheng: "What do you think?"

Xia Mo Ning looked at Qin Zheng's expression and hesitated.

Qin Zheng smiled: "Just say what you think, what are you afraid of?"

Xia Mo Ning said seriously, "I think my sister did nothing wrong, right? But, I should discuss this with you."

After saying this, he observed his master's expression and quickly changed his words if he was wrong.

Qin Zheng said: "The idea is right, but the implementation is wrong."

Xia Mo Ning was startled: "Isn't it different?"

Qin Zheng said, "Do you really think that the Fu Zhen Sect only has this few people?"

Xia Mo Ning's expression changed drastically: "They still have remnants? But, Master, haven't you found out everything?"

Qin Zheng said, "Mo Ning, if you were the Fu Zhen Sect, would you leave the true core of the Fu Zhen Sect in the home of your enemy?"

Xia Mo Ning's expression changed again: "Of course not, am I stupid? Waiting to be wiped out?"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Then where would you put the core?"

Xia Mo Ning thought seriously, and suddenly her eyes brightened: "Of course, put it where Daqian can't reach it."

Suddenly he was shocked and said, "They are not outside Daqian, right?"

Qin Zheng praised: "You are much smarter than your sister! The enemy of my enemy is my friend. The foreign court is happy to see the restoration of Zhenjiao and the restoration of the country."

Xia Mo Ning was anxious: "Master, why didn't you explain it to my sister earlier?"

Qin Zheng smiled bitterly: "How should I know, she is not as smart as you? I always thought she was smarter than you!"

Xia Mo Ning: "..."

Qin Zheng added, "She's the Emperor. If I remind her of everything and warn her about everything, what will she think? Even the Grand Tutor wouldn't dare to do that, right? That's not what a minister should do. It won't end well for her."

Xia Mo Ning shook her head: "Master, you're overthinking it, right? If it were me, I wouldn't do that!"

Qin Zheng reached out and ruffled Xia Mo Ning's hair: "So, you are my apprentice!"

Xia Mo Ning seemed to be enjoying it: "Master, what should we do now?"

Qin Zheng said: "Notify your sister and prepare for battle!"

Xia Mo Ning was horrified. "Xia Bitu is planning a coup just because of the Fu Zhen Sect? That's impossible."

Qin Zheng said patiently, "Mo Ning, there's a saying that goes, 'A biting dog doesn't bark.' Those things that are out in the open, that you can see, are not threats. It's those things in the dark, that you can't see, that are the real deadly threats. It's not necessarily Xia Bitu who initiated the coup, but it's not necessarily him either."

Xia Mo Ning looked confused: "Master, just tell me directly, I'm confused!"

"..." Qin Zheng said, "You've always thought the Northern Border Army was the biggest threat to Daqian. Little did you know, the Northern Border King was just an exposed trump card. When the war breaks out, the real threat to Daqian won't be the exposed trump card, because your sister must have already prepared for a rebellion by the Northern Border Army."

Xia Mo Ning nodded. "That makes sense. It can't be Xia Bitu, because my sister has been weakening his power and influence. Then it must be the other border troops."

Qin Zheng said, "Have you ever thought that perhaps the real leader of a certain border army is Xia Bitu?"

Xia Mochu was horrified: "It could also be that Xia Bitu controls more border troops!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "So, only if he supports the King of the Northern Territory and makes him powerful, will you focus on the Northern Territory Army and ignore other border armies."

Xia Mo Ning's smooth forehead was covered in sweat. "Master, this matter is of great importance. I have to go back to the palace and tell my sister in person!"

Qin Zheng nodded and suddenly said, "Remind your sister that since ancient times, eunuchs have brought disaster to the country. Don't listen to eunuchs in everything.

Also, tell her that a coup is very likely, so be prepared. Especially strengthen the defenses of the city and the palace. If you're late, it might be too late!

Also, tell her to keep an eye on Xia Bitu's movements. If he avoids seeing me today, tomorrow will be the day of the coup!

Also, this won't happen again. I have no obligation to always pay for her stupidity!"

"Ah? So serious? I understand, Master..." Xia Mo Ning ran away...