Chapter 674; Burned to death?

Author: Ran Xi Nian

As soon as Wang De's front leg left, Yan Yi's back leg expressed confusion.

"Your Majesty, do we really want to let the tiger go back to the mountain?"

Lord Zhenguo, he is the boss of all walks of life in Dongzhou who has been suppressing it for more than ten years.

He was able to take it down before, but it took a lot of effort, and now he just lets it go?

Although Yan Yi didn't know much about Duke Zhen Guo, he could also feel that there were many forces hidden behind him.

After all, he had suppressed Dongzhou for so many years, how could he be captured so easily?

Moreover, during this period, he was able to break through Emperor Hongwen's blockade and hook up with Prince Li, which is enough to show that he still has unknown people hidden in the capital.

“It’s not yet clear whether the tiger will be released back to the mountain or the two tigers will fight.”

"Do you think Prince Li will give up the Northland?"

Nowadays, Beidi is the meat in Prince Li's mouth. He hasn't even swallowed it yet, and he has to give it to the Duke of Zhen?

Will he be willing? The answer is obvious. Besides, if the northern land is given away, why should he compete with Emperor Hongwen?

"Let us in the Northland hide, don't expose ourselves, and secretly pay attention to the situation in the Northland."

Yan nodded.

Late that night, when the people in the capital were sleeping soundly, a fire suddenly broke out in the Zhenguo Palace. The fire was so fierce that it tore apart the night in a short time.

The streets were very lively, and the street where the Zhenguo Palace was located was full of dignitaries and high-ranking officials. As soon as there was a fire, the servants in the nearby mansions discovered it.

Shouting to put out the fire.

People were coming and going on the street late at night, and among these crowds, a few figures disappeared furtively into the night.

In some dark corners near the Zhenguo Palace, Emperor Hongwen, King Jin and Lu Yaoyao's people were all paying attention to the movements of the Zhenguo Palace.

Not long after, someone spread the news that the body of Lord Zhen Guo was found. It was suspected that he had drunk too much. He was unconscious when the fire broke out and could not escape.

The reason why these people are so sure is because half of Zhen Guogong's face has not been destroyed.

After receiving the news, the troops from the three parties dispersed without staying for long.

"Are you keeping an eye on it?"

In the Dragon Head Hall of the Imperial Palace, Emperor Hongwen sat on the dragon couch and listened to Wang De's report.

"Our people have been following us, but they have not left the city."

Hearing this, Emperor Hongwen frowned slightly.

"Not out of the city?"

"It seems they are very confident."

Do you think you can fool them by throwing out a substitute?

"Ignore them for now, just keep an eye on them."

Wang De responded and stepped back.

The same thing happened in the Jin Palace.

However, King Jin still remembered Emperor Hongwen's advice and did not pay attention to it, but just let people keep an eye on him secretly.

The next day.

Early in the morning, the news that Duke Zhen Guo's mansion was in a fire last night and that Duke Zhen Guo was killed in a sea of ​​fire swept across the capital.

Everyone who heard the news was shocked.

The people were shocked and surprised at most, but some officials in the court felt that there was something wrong with this matter.

Especially those who knew Wen Songtao and Dong Xiang were going to take action against the Duke of Zhenguo when they knew about the meeting.

Those who are very sensitive feel that this matter is too strange and there must be something fishy in it.

No, Wen Songtao and Dong Xiang successively went to check the body of Lord Zhen Guo with only half of his face left.

"Really dead?"

Although he only has half of his face, he can still tell that he is indeed the Duke of Zhen.

"I still think this matter is too strange."

Dong Xiang stared at that half of the face, still feeling that there was something wrong with this.

"How about we go find His Majesty."

The two quickly arrived at the palace and asked to see Emperor Hongwen.

After figuring out their purpose of coming, Emperor Hongwen smiled lightly and said, "I have already had four gates sealed off, and I have also arranged for people to investigate throughout the city."

"If there is something really fishy, ​​we will definitely be able to find some clues."

He still had to do it, even though he had already made up his mind to let Duke Zhen out of the capital, and even let him go to the north.

"Your Majesty is wise."

When the two of them saw that the emperor had made such arrangements, they felt relieved a lot.

"Now that all four gates have been blocked, it may not be easy for us to leave the capital."

In a dilapidated small courtyard somewhere in the slums, Xiao Cheng wandered around the capital early in the morning and saw a large number of Forbidden Army and soldiers from the Military and Horse Division blocking the four gates. They were also searching everywhere in the city.

When I came to the small courtyard, I immediately looked at Zhen Guogong.

"If it's not easy, then just continue to stay in the capital. Why are you anxious?"

"If they can't find any clues, they will naturally disperse."

Duke Zhen Guo was not at all anxious about whether to leave the capital now.

Hearing what he said, Xiao Cheng was silent for a moment and continued, "There are searches everywhere now. It's not safe here. Let me find a new place for you."

The Duke of Zhen Guo nodded, but didn't say anything.

"The preparations are quite sufficient."

Lu Yaoyao also knew the news last night, laughed and continued to ask, "What is the situation in the capital now?"

"It has been sealed off. People from the Military and Horse Division are searching everywhere. It is not easy for my subordinates to leave the city this morning."

"Well, do we have anyone watching them?"

Gu Jian nodded quickly and said, "Some people are watching, but they don't dare to get too close. There are many people watching around him."

"Oh? Apart from the Emperor and Prince Jin's people, are there also people who are being imprisoned?"

"Yes, there are two groups of people."

"I think it should be Prince Li and Duke Zhen Guo."

Come to think of it, Lord Zhen Guo was a military commander. Although he had not used force for many years, his skills were not bad. There were not many people who could rival him.

Naturally, the people in Prince Li's Mansion had to arrange for someone to keep a watch on him secretly. If Lord Zhen Guo suddenly ran away, all their efforts would be in vain.

As for Duke Zhen Guo, he is also on guard against Prince Li's Mansion.

"Then don't worry about it. Just keep watching. There is no need to take action along the way. You just need to know their traces."

Gu Jian nodded and left.

"Miss, what do you think this emperor is thinking?"

"Since everyone knows that last night was just a show between Duke Zhen and Prince Li, why don't you expose it?"

"Are you really planning to let Duke Zhen leave the capital and go to the North?"

Qiu Yu didn't understand, and Qiu Shuang also didn't understand.

"I just want to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight."

"Both of them are very ambitious people, and they both care about the Northland and want to use the Northland to plan for the future."

"But only one person can make the decision in Northland. What do you think will happen to them in the future?"

"It must have been a fight."

As soon as Qiu Shuang opened her mouth, she immediately understood.

"You mean, the emperor wants them to fight, and then finally kill them both directly?"

"This is indeed the case based on the current situation."
Chapter completed!