Chapter 454: Sacrifice to the Mountain God
Because the person who came was the secret guard of the Northern Qi Emperor, who was ordered by the emperor to come to Yongqing County to supervise Zhao Yi.
As soon as Zhao Yi captured County Magistrate Feng, the secret guards immediately ordered the city gates to be blocked. It was obvious that they were deliberately targeting Zhao Yi.
Li Yong looked at the soldiers who were originally maintaining order, who were now standing behind the secret guards on standby.
He excitedly asked the secret guard for help: "Sir, save me."
The secret guard looked at Li Yong with murderous intent.
Just this one glance made Li Yong feel a chill down his spine and break out in a cold sweat.
The secret guards not only wanted to kill Li Yong, but also killed all of Feng Huanzhi's subordinates.
The Emperor of Northern Qi sent him to Yongqing County to monitor Zhao Yi. If Zhao Yi successfully pacified the mob, he would be crippled on his way back to the capital.
If the truth is revealed, Zhao Yi can be killed if conditions permit.
He found out that Prince Yu was still in Yongqing County and was secretly helping Zhao Yi, so he took out the token given to him by the Emperor of Northern Qi and ordered the soldiers guarding the city gate to close it.
He planned to kill Zhao Yi directly in the city and pin the blame on Prince Yu. He would then execute Prince Yu on the charge of murdering the Prince of Northern Qi.
In this way, not only would the Northern Qi Emperor's biggest worry be eliminated, but it might also create a rift between the Great Zhou Zhenbei King and the royal family.
However, in order to save him, Feng Junshou's subordinates took the opportunity to collapse the lead mine and frame Zhao Yi, and sent people to spread the rumors.
By the time he heard the news, it was too late to end it.
"Your Highness, the case of the lead mine collapse has not yet been investigated. The city gates cannot be opened." The royal guard, holding a token to identify himself, said to Zhao Yi, "Your Majesty has previously issued an oral order. If the lawsuit in Yongqing County involves you, I can seal the city gates and send a message to Your Majesty immediately, and await His Majesty's order."
The secret guard brought out the Emperor of Northern Qi. Jiang Chao did not dare to move and turned to look at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi glanced at the token and ordered, "Jiang Chao, bring the token to me."
Jiang Chao received the order and walked towards the secret guard: "Okay, I will bring the token to you to verify its authenticity."
The secret guards knew that Zhao Yi was afraid of the Northern Qi Emperor, so he was rigorous in his work and left no room for error, and they never dared to disobey the Northern Qi Emperor.
Zhao Yi wanted to check the token, probably because he wanted to do something with it.
The secret guard had no suspicion and handed the token to Jiang Chao.
Jiang Chao saw a flash of cold light in his hand, and he stabbed a dagger into his chest.
It all happened so fast that the secret guard quickly drew his sword to block the dagger.
With a "puff" sound, two spears pierced through the secret guard's body from behind.
The secret guard slowly turned his head and saw that the soldiers who had been protecting him were surrounding him with spears raised.
It was not until this time that he realized that these soldiers were Zhao Yi's men.
The secret guard looked at Zhao Yi in disbelief.
How dare he?
"Your Majesty is a rare and wise ruler. He once said that if the court's discipline is weakened, the government will collapse. Therefore, he attaches great importance to the law and order. Under his rule, the Northern Qi Dynasty has been governed by officials who have fulfilled their duties, and the court is clean and clear. The law and order have never been disrupted."
Zhao Yi said coldly, "Your Majesty loves the people like his own children. He wants to save the people from danger as soon as possible, so he personally sent you to assist me in quelling the riot. He will definitely give you a document or a handwritten order."
The implication is that he does not recognize the token.
The secret guard could not produce these two pieces of evidence to prove his identity, nor could he refute what Zhao Yi said.
He knew he couldn't escape, so he made a retreat gesture to the people lying in ambush in the dark.
Zhao Yi came prepared.
If they had carried out according to the original plan, they would all have died here today.
Zhao Yi directly convicted the secret guard: "This man is an accomplice of Li Yong. He falsely conveyed Your Majesty's instructions and framed the prince. His crime deserves death. I will execute him on the spot to serve as a warning to others."
The soldier swung the spear in his hand and pulled it out violently.
The secret guard staggered and fell to the ground.
Li Yong looked at the secret guard who died in a miserable state. His legs became as soft as noodles and he sat down on the ground with a deathly pale face.
The people's faces were pale, and they were both respectful and afraid of Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi waved his hand, and the soldiers dragged away the secret guards, Li Yong and others.
Jiang Chao picked up the token on the ground, wiped it on his body, and handed it to Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi gestured to Jiang Chao to put it away and looked at Taoist Master Liu beside him: "Master, how can we resolve the natural disaster caused by man-made disasters?"
Taoist Priest Liu counted on his fingers and said solemnly, "The royal bloodline is blessed by heaven. If we ask the princes and princesses to offer sacrifices to the mountain god, the disaster can be averted."
The people all looked at Zhao Yi.
Zhao Yi said gently, "My hands are stained with sins of murder, so I am not the best candidate to offer sacrifices to the mountain god. Princess Guangning happens to be in the city, so it would be most appropriate to ask her to offer sacrifices to the mountain god."
The people subconsciously looked at the pool of blood on the ground, and couldn't help but recall the shocking scene before. They had no objection to Zhao Yi's words.
Taoist Priest Liu nodded slightly and said, "Your Highness, please tell the princess to go to the mountain temple to offer sacrifices to the mountain god at noon tomorrow."
Zhao Yi agreed.
Taoist Priest Liu then said to the people, "You escort the princess to the mountain temple and offer sacrifices to the mountain god with her."
The people responded in unison: "Then let's go home and prepare the offerings now."
In an instant, all the people dispersed.
Zhao Yi watched Taoist Liu leave, but he didn't expect that Taoist Liu was invited by Guangning.
Not long after he arrived at the city gate, he received a letter from Guangning, telling him her plan in detail.
Jiang Chao said worriedly, "Master, if we kill the secret guards, will the Northern Qi Emperor punish you?"
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