Yanzhou got the news that Luo Ruoxin's only son Luo Wen, after getting drunk in Yaoyue Tower, became jealous and started to fight with someone, and actually shot to death a wealthy businessman from Mianyang with a bird gun!

The key to this matter is not the death of people, but the bird gun.

The bird gun is a lighter firearm improved by craftsmen in recent years from the musket. It is named because it looks like a bird pecking at water when ignited. Although the muskets of early years were powerful, they were not convenient for single soldiers to use and were not easy to load gunpowder. The bird gun is not only as powerful as the musket, but also has a longer range and is easier to ignite. It is the most popular firearm now. Due to its complicated craftsmanship and high cost, only the most elite troops can be equipped with it. There are only about a hundred of them in the closed camp.

Such an important thing actually appeared in the hands of a dandy, and was used in a dispute between a prostitute and a client, killing a civilian. This was simply shocking. After all, this bird gun was invented by the Ministry of Industry and Ordnance Department, and could only be distributed by the military, and could not flow into the market for private sale. No matter who was involved in the origin of this bird gun, it would be a big deal.

Luo Wen was arrested and thrown into prison before he sobered up. He was tortured to learn the origin of the bird gun. This guy was not a virtuous person. He was frightened and confessed everything. It turned out that the warehouse manager of the Taiyuan City Armory was once a servant of his Luo family. He bribed this man to borrow the bird gun for a while. He originally wanted to show off in front of the beauty and would return it tomorrow. He didn't expect that after drinking two taels of yellow soup and being beaten, he lit the bird gun and accidentally killed someone.

The armory immediately counted the bird-guns and found that one was indeed missing. The warehouse keeper was arrested immediately and he confessed to the crime. The matter was thus easily solved.

Although the matter was investigated clearly, how to deal with the young master of the Luo family was still a mystery. It was said that Luo Ruoxin was so angry that he almost fainted on the spot. The people in Taiyuan city were restless and resentful.

This was the good news that Yan Sikong and Feng Ye had been waiting for for a long time. They had been worried that Xiying would take the money and do nothing, or that Luo Wen was not stupid enough to dig his own grave. They didn't expect that this would be better than they expected.

Luo Ruoxin is his only precious son, so naturally he wants to protect him as much as possible. However, the reputation he just restored in the court because of the battle of Taiyuan might be destroyed again. Moreover, it is true that Wang Mei is at odds with him and that he was almost killed by him. It is only because of the appearance of Shen Hexuan that their plan of alienation was broken in time. However, it does not mean that he does not want to replace Luo Ruoxin. He can take this opportunity to report Luo Ruoxin. More importantly, Shen Hexuan will definitely not let go of this notorious Luo Wen.

Feng Ye ordered his spies in Taiyuan to keep a close eye on the matter, while Yan Sikong secretly sent a letter to the capital, asking Zhu Lanting to wait for an opportunity to act.

A few days later, it was heard that Luo Ruoxin and Shen Hexuan had a conflict over the matter of Luo Wen. According to national law, killing someone means paying with his life, and according to military law, stealing weapons is still a capital crime. If Luo Wen was not Luo Ruoxin's son, he would have had several heads chopped off. Luo Ruoxin wanted to put the entire matter on the warehouse manager, but Shen Hexuan refused to tolerate Luo Wen's guilt. The two parties began to submit memorials to the court together. Although Fengye had already besieged the city, he deliberately let the messenger go this time.

It is not known whether it is fortunate or unfortunate, Taiyuan is not far from the capital, and the express horse can travel back and forth in a few days. If the news brought back is that the emperor has shown mercy, the Luo family will naturally be happy, but if the news brought back is that the punishment will be severe, then Luo Wen will not live for many days.

Feng Ye also took the opportunity to find out about Zhou Ke, who had been released from prison, given 40 strokes of the cane, demoted to a thousand households, fined half a year's salary, and was recuperating at home. He ordered someone to secretly send Zhou Ke the best medicine for his injuries.

At the same time, they also sent people to continue to fan the flames in Taiyuan City, spreading all kinds of Luo Wen's bad deeds, inciting the rich businessman's family to complain to Shen Hexuan, and kneeling outside Shen Hexuan's mansion all day and night to seek justice.

A man like Shen Hexuan would rather break than bend, and he would not stand to see favoritism and abuse of power that prevent justice from being served. The more Luo Ruoxin wanted to protect his son, the more he wanted to enforce justice. Moreover, he had long been dissatisfied with Luo Ruoxin's way of commanding the army, and he looked down on Luo Ruoxin in his heart.

When Luo Wen's theft of weapons was at its peak, Zhou Ke sent a message through the man who delivered the medicine, saying that he was willing to serve the Wolf King as long as his family was safe.

After Yan Sikong and Feng Ye discussed it, they were not sure whether what Zhou Ke said was true or false. After all, they had tried a counter-espionage plan before, but were tricked by Shen Hexuan. Zhou Ke had been in prison for so long, and it was not certain what Shen Hexuan had said to him. It was not impossible that Shen Hexuan had used a self-torture plan like Cao Yu had done before. Therefore, they did not mention what Zhou Ke should do, but only asked whether Zhou Ke was willing to cooperate with them to secretly send his family out of Taiyuan.

After Zhou Ke agreed, they began to plan how to "steal people". Although they surrounded Taiyuan City, they did not restrict the movement of people in and out. After all, many people had farmland outside the city. However, they would strictly check every person to prevent soldiers, spies, and traitors. Taiyuan also kept a close eye on people entering and leaving the city. It was not easy to send several living people out of the city.

Yan Sikong and Feng Ye have been a little restless these past few days. Seeing that their plans were taking shape, they couldn't help but worry about gains and losses, waiting for the court's response. However, the news from King Yong arrived before the emperor's will.

Prince Yong is the prince that Feng Ye wants to win over the most right now. This man is in the Central Plains, located on a thoroughfare. If they can form an alliance with him, it will be like adding wings to a tiger. The first batch of lobbyists sent by Feng Ye seemed to be very effective. Prince Yong saw that the situation was tilting towards Feng Ye and Chen Yi, so he naturally wavered. However, today the rumor that Feng Ye wanted to usurp the throne had reached his ears, so he naturally became suspicious and wrote a letter to question the matter.

Although these princes were not happy with Emperor Zhaowu for his reduction of power, and were fed up with his incompetence and favoritism towards treacherous officials, they would never hand over the Chen family's kingdom to a person of a different surname. Therefore, whether Feng Ye was loyal to Chen Yi was the basis of the alliance between Prince Yong and him, and he had to doubt it.

Feng Ye wrote a letter back to King Yong, expressing his respect for Emperor Taizu, the honor and mission of being a minister, and his unswerving support for King Chu until his death in an earnest and humble manner. He said that those rumors were all Shen Hexuan's evil plot and were totally unacceptable.

Yan Sikong pondered the letter over and over again, and said, "How about I go and visit King Yong in person?"

"No." Feng Ye rejected it flatly.

"What are you afraid of? The number of soldiers under the Yong Wang is not enough for your Fenglang Cavalry to train once. I will just bring more people."

Feng Ye said quickly, "We are at the center of the storm right now, and we can't afford to make any mistakes. No matter how many people you bring, can you lead the troops into the city? If the news of this leaks out, the court will probably stop you halfway. Otherwise, if the King of Yong or someone around him wants to take credit for you, you're done for."

"I've even been to Chahar." Yan Sikong curled the corners of his lips, "This time..."

"This time, you don't need to take action. The King of Brave has already wavered. All you need to do is dispel his suspicion of me. I won't let you take any risks." Feng Ye pinched Yan Sikong's face, "I won't even let you leave my sight."

Yan Sikong said with a smile: "Are you afraid that I will run away?"

Feng Ye looked at him without saying anything.

The smile on Yan Sikong's face slowly disappeared, and he suddenly realized that Feng Ye might really be afraid that he would run away, and most likely was afraid that he would go find Chen Yi.

Feng Ye also noticed Yan Sikong's thoughts and said, "Don't think too much. I just want to ensure your safety. If you fall into the hands of the court, what do you want me to do? It's just a matter of time before we take over Taiyuan. We can't make any mistakes at this time."

Yan Sikong nodded: "I understand, then I'll listen to you."

Feng Ye pulled his arm and made him sit on his lap: "In fact, I regretted letting you go to find Chen Yi. I once suspected that you would not come back. If you really didn't come back, I would never let you and Chen Yi go."

"I went to Yunnan for the sake of the overall situation. If I didn't go..."

Feng Ye gently pressed Yan Sikong's lips: "I know, no need to say more, but do you know how I felt when I received the report that Chen Yu took a concubine who looks like you? So I won't let you go again, not anywhere. I won't let others have the opportunity to covet you or get close to you. You just stay by my side and don't go anywhere."

Yan Sikong sighed softly: "I obey the order of the Wolf King."

Feng Ye smiled, put his arms around his waist, and said meaningfully: "One day, I will achieve my wish, and you will also achieve your wish. That is the future we really look forward to."

These words were somewhat unclear, and Yan Sikong had no idea what Feng Ye wanted to express for a moment, but when he saw Feng Ye's handsome face smiling gently, he was distracted for a moment.

Feng Ye stroked Yan Sikong's cheek, his eyes flashing with determination and resoluteness: "I am serious, we will both achieve our wish. As long as you and I work together, we can overthrow this world."

Yan Sikong's heart surged with mixed feelings under Feng Ye's deep gaze. Feng Ye's ambition was like a huge bell that echoed in the rivers, lakes and seas. It was invisible but deafening. He was stunned for a moment and just nodded lightly.