A Clash of Gods - Chapter 224

[Chapter 223 Choice]

The great hero, for the country and the people!

Qi Ning would not feel that he was a hero who served the country and the people, but he was indifferent to a catastrophe that would kill countless people. He absolutely couldn’t do it.

The dignified Marquis of Loyalty and Righteousness, the most powerful minister of the empire, was indifferent at this moment of life and death, and Qi Ning felt a chill in his heart.

He knew that if it was the old marquis in Jinyi or Qi Jing who came tonight, Sima Lan’s answer might not be the same as it is now.

He knew that he had just inherited the title. Although he had the golden signboard of the Jinyi Hou, the marquis was as old as the old man. In the eyes of many people, the Jinyi Hou had already lost his former prestige.

In Sima Lan’s eyes, this Jinyi Hou is just a little baby. Although they are both among the four hereditary candidates, the actual status of the two sides is completely unequal.

How can a young man who only holds a title but does not have much real power be compared with the first powerful minister of the empire?

It’s not that he didn’t think about the occasion when he would meet Sima Lan for the first time, and even thought about what the scene would be like at that time, but he didn’t think that the first time they met was unhappy.

It’s just that he has no extra time to care about Sima Lan’s indifference.

After leaving the Hou Mansion, the four guards of the Zhongyi Hou Mansion who were standing in front of the door did not dare to show any negligence this time. The expression has already judged the outcome of the matter.

After walking down the steps, Zhao Wushang finally said: “Master Hou, there are still more than two hours before dawn. For today’s plan, we can only go to the palace gate and wait. When the palace gate opens, I will face the Holy Spirit immediately.”

“The palace gate is wide open, and it will take at least three hours. Even if you can see the emperor immediately, it is impossible for the emperor to mobilize troops and horses quickly.” Qi Ning was quite aware of the current situation of the little emperor Longtai, and frowned: “Maybe it will be To summon the Marquis of Zhongyi to the palace for discussion, even if there is the emperor’s will, the Marquis of Zhongyi will move troops and horses again, at least five or six hours later.” After a pause, he said: “If the outbreak of the virus will only start tomorrow, it will be delayed five or six hours today. There may not be any major events in six hours, but if the virus breaks out today, these five or six hours can be a matter of life and death.”

Zhao Wushang had a grim expression and said, “But if Marquis Zhongyi doesn’t transfer troops, he can only ask for the emperor’s decree. Other than that, no one can transfer troops, and no one dares to transfer troops.”

“There is one last possibility!” Qi Ning pondered for a while, and finally said, “Do you know where Xue Lingfeng lives?”

“Xue Lingfeng?” Zhao Wushang said, “Master Hou, do you want Xue Lingfeng to transfer troops? This…it’s impossible, without the emperor’s will, even the Hou Zhongyi didn’t come forward, Xue Lingfeng didn’t come forward. Ling Feng would never dare to move.”

Qi Ning asked, “You said that Xue Lingfeng once served as a soldier under his father’s command?”

“Xue Lingfeng came from a humble background. Although he has the talent to lead troops and fight in battles, he is not as eclectic as a general, and he cannot get to where he is today.” Zhao Wushang said succinctly, “But he is now the commander of the Tiger God Battalion. Never dare to deploy troops without authorization.”

Qi Ning smiled lightly and said, “I have no other way. I can’t see the emperor now, and the Marquis of Zhongyi won’t transfer troops. Whether it’s successful or not, I can only go to him and try.”

Seeing Qi Ning’s firm attitude, Zhao Wushang no longer hesitated, nodded and said, “Master Hou, let’s go now!”

As the commander of the Tiger God Camp, Xue Lingfeng did not have any titles, but everyone knew how important his status was.

He is the gatekeeper of the capital of Jianye, but this gatekeeper is the most important gatekeeper in the world.

Xue Lingfeng’s mansion is not very big, and it can’t be compared with the huge Hou’s mansion.

Qi Ning came to the door in the middle of the night and woke up the Xue Mansion. Compared with the time spent waiting for Sima Lan in the lobby of Zhongyi Hou Mansion, Xue Lingfeng hardly made Qi Ning wait. has already come in.

Xue Lingfeng was as fast as ever,

Even if he just got up from the warm quilt, it was only a short time, but he was already full of energy. Seeing Qi Ning, he stepped forward and cupped his hands: “Xue Lingfeng, the humble post, see the Hou Ye!” He had to kneel on one knee. Down, Qi Ning grabbed it and said with a smile, “Uncle Xue, don’t take offense for disturbing you late at night!”

Xue Lingfeng is worthy of being a soldier, and he speaks and does things neatly and directly, saying directly: “Master Hou came late at night, and there must be urgent orders. If there is anything that Master Hou needs to serve, it doesn’t matter, as long as you can do it, Xue Lingfeng will never refuse.”

Qi Ning knew that the time was short, and he didn’t talk nonsense. He told Xue Lingfeng the matter in the most concise and comprehensive way.

Xue Lingfeng frowned and asked, “So, did the Hou Ye just come from the Zhongyi Hou Mansion?”

Qi Ning knew that it was best not to hide anything from such a character, and simply said: “Yes, but the Marquis of Zhongyi can’t transfer troops, so I thought about it, and I can only find you here.”

“Master Hou’s meaning is to let Xue mobilize the Tiger God Camp?” Xue Lingfeng stared at Qi Ning’s eyes like electricity: “Master Hou knows that, without an order, mobilizing troops without authorization is equivalent to treason?”

Qi Ning said: “I know!”

“Master Hou knows that if Xue Mou goes to transfer troops now, not only Xue Mou is a capital offense, but Master Hou will also be implicated.” Xue Lingfeng said: “Master Hou first found Hou Zhongyi, and Hou Zhongyi knew that Master Hou was going to be transferred. Soldier’s thoughts, after being rejected, went directly to Xue Mou, and it was impossible to hide this matter, so as long as Xue Mou mobilized his troops, everyone knew that he had something to do with Hou Ye, and Xue Mou would not be able to hide it.”

Qi Ning smiled lightly and said, “I know. In fact, I also thought about it on the way. If I come to you to transfer troops, both of us are likely to be convicted, and the Jinyi Hou Mansion will also be implicated.”

“It’s not very likely, but it’s bound to be convicted!” Xue Lingfeng spoke succinctly: “Even if it is found out that the Marquis is not planning to rebel, but the guilt of deploying troops without authorization will not be lightly forgiven.” After a pause, he said: ” Xue believes that there will be many people who want to see the Jinyi Hou Mansion in ashes, and they will definitely take this opportunity to kill the Hou Ye!”

Qi Ning frowned.

“So Lord Hou should think twice before acting.” Xue Lingfeng said slowly: “Master Hou should ask yourself, is it worth doing this? Do you want to see the bloodline of Hou Jinyi cut off?”

He looked solemn, sitting like a bell.

Xue Lingfeng didn’t speak in a hurry, and from his tone, it was impossible to guess his attitude towards this matter.

Qi Ning was silent for a moment, and finally said: “Uncle Xue, I’m not sure how many people are actually infected, maybe there are only a few dozen people, maybe hundreds, maybe even thousands of people have been infected, and after the outbreak of the virus , I don’t know what the scene will be like then.” Sighed and said, “Maybe it’s just a dozen or dozens of people with poisonous hair running around in the street, and they can easily be subdued, but there are also Hundreds or thousands of people could come out and cause a catastrophe.”

Xue Lingfeng nodded slightly, with bright eyes, and said, “Also, Lord Hou also said that the virus may break out today, but it may also be tomorrow.”

“Yes!” Qi Ning said, “Only today and tomorrow.”

Qi Ning trusted Tang Nuo. He and Tang Nuo didn’t really have much contact with each other. The two of them might not have more than 100 sentences together, but Qi Ning believed that what Tang Nuo said was true.

And he trusted Donno’s judgment.

Since Tang Nuo only broke out today and tomorrow, Qi Ning believed it deeply in his heart.

Xue Lingfeng’s eyes were deep and he said slowly, “Have you ever thought about what the consequences would be if the virus did not break out today and we deploy troops to block the road in the capital?” With a serious expression, “I can tell You, even if the virus breaks out tomorrow, we will be arrested for treason today, and if someone intends to kill us, maybe we will be executed on the spot.”

Qi Ning took a deep breath.

Xue Lingfeng continued: “Master Hou can’t determine the time of the outbreak of the virus, nor the number of people infected, let alone whether the situation after the outbreak of the virus is controllable or uncontrollable. With regard to the future of the Jinyi Hou, preparing to transfer troops, with all due respect, don’t you think this is too rash?”

Zhao Wushang had been standing by the side, and finally said at this time: “Commander Xue, what can be confirmed at present is that the source of the epidemic virus started from the Beggar Gang, and the Beggar Gang is the largest group of floating people in Beijing. Many people have been infected, and there have been infected people on the Qinhuai River. Half of the people in a painting boat were infected. Is this situation serious?”

Xue Lingfeng nodded and said, “The Beggar Gang and the Qinhuai River are the two largest groups of people in the capital.”

“Although Lord Hou cannot determine the number of infected people, I dare to say that the number of infected people will never be small.” Zhao Wushang said: “Once the virus broke out, UUkanshu www.sonicmtl.com did not make any preparations in advance. It’s going to be a huge disaster.”

Xue Lingfeng looked solemn, did not speak, just looked at Qi Ning.

Qi Ning was silent for a while, and finally looked up at Xue Lingfeng, and said slowly: “Actually, no one in Jinyi Hou’s mansion has been infected. If I sleep in the Hou mansion now and don’t ask about things outside the window, no one will blame me.”

“Yes!” Xue Lingfeng nodded.

“Even if there is an outbreak of the virus in Beijing, no matter how big or small, the gate of my Jinyi Hou’s Mansion is closed, and with the guards in the Hou’s Mansion, I believe that no infected person will be able to break into the Hou’s Mansion.” Qi Ning’s voice was slow and solemn. : “I sent someone to the Shenhou Mansion to inform, and even found the Zhongyi Hou. Logically speaking, I have tried my best and my strength. Whether the court can respond in time, in fact, I have nothing to do with it. I have a clear conscience.”

Xue Lingfeng nodded again.

“If I insist on doing things, it is very likely that Jinyi Hou’s mansion will face a catastrophe.” Qi Ning sighed: “As you said, if someone wants to kill Jinyi Hou, they will not miss this opportunity.”

Xue Lingfeng said: “So now the Hou Ye returns to the Hou Mansion, take a hot bath, eat something, and then go to bed. No matter what happens after that, the Hou Ye and the Jinyi Hou Mansion will be safe and sound.”

Qi Ning smiled slightly and said, “Actually, this is a good choice, and it is not even necessary to consider it. Maybe many people don’t have to make a choice at all.” He leaned forward slightly, stared at Xue Lingfeng, and said, “But if I If I do that, I am not me, and I will not wear the crown and hat of Jinyi Hou on my head!”

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ps: There will be more in the evening, continue to ask for double monthly tickets!