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It is natural that the assassination arranged by Ning Fu could not have been carried out by only recruiting a group of soldiers, but at the same time, once this group of most dangerous and difficult to deal with assassins was exposed, other things would be easy.
Start from the government office and search for the traitor, then let the prefect Liu reprimand the thousand households guarding the city and ask him to strictly investigate all the foreign troops in the city.
It was true that Da Gan's army was exhausted and the soldiers were afraid to fight, but he was an expert in internal strife. A little provocation could turn things into a mess. In addition, Lu Jian also gave them a reward, which was enough to make people rack their brains.
As a result, a group of people who had not gained any military merit surrounded the chief officer of the assassin team and started fighting with him, looking very aggressive and ready to dig three feet into the ground.
However, it doesn’t matter whether the mastermind behind the scenes can be found out or not. What matters is the grand fanfare.
At a time when everyone was in danger, toppling the assassin to the ground and causing unrest in the army, what kind of ability did this take? Upon hearing this news, the other shareholders of the bank also took action. After all, if they could kill Lu Jian, why couldn't they kill them? They were all allies of the Red Flag Gang. After offending a vengeful person like Ning Fu, how could they sit on the fence? Naturally, they would contribute money and manpower.
The three parties joined forces, and with Cheng Xi's secret assistance, they were able to follow the clues and find out a lot of things.
In the government office alone, three people acted suspiciously; two escaped before they could be apprehended, and one committed suicide out of fear of punishment. The military situation was even simpler; the higher-ups completely disavowed all responsibility, blaming the centurion for being bewildered and accepting bribes to lead his men into the murder.
Anyway, the bandits have withdrawn and they have to return to their base, so what is there to do with them?
Of course, outsiders cannot know how much trouble was caused and how many secrets were uncovered behind the scenes.
"It seems that there are many evil people in the army." Lu Jian, the person involved, knew much more than others, and the more he knew, the more fortunate he felt.
Ning Fu's plan was too ruthless. That team of assassins was just the beginning. If handled improperly, it would immediately lead to countless follow-up attacks. Who would have thought that after leaving the South China Sea for so long, the ghost scholar could still quietly arrange his pawns in the army?
Cheng Xi's method was even more impressive. He did not expose the enemy in advance, nor did he engage in a head-on fight. Instead, he planted a fake army with firearms to divert attention.
In this way, no one knows whether that group of people is Ning Fu's backup plan. Even those who have been bribed are worried, fearing that they will be wiped out by someone named Ning.
Some suspected the Red Flag Gang was behind the attack, but if true, wouldn't such ruthless tactics be chilling? It was also an assassination, and this was Red Flag Gang territory. Wouldn't it be easy to wipe out your entire family? If you offend a wealthy man in the sea, you'll probably make money but not live.
There are wolves in front and tigers behind, so why not run away with your tail between your legs? The scoundrel uncovered by the government office has made some people terrified. It was so fast, it didn't seem like a government case. If someone hiding so deeply could be dug out, who can guarantee that their own family will be completely safe?
With these secret deterrents, the wind direction in Panyu City changed rapidly.
After ensuring that everything was safe, Lu Jian went to the bank again to reassure people.
"This time it must be the Long Whale Gang's fault. The previous group of bandits was probably recruited by the Ghost Scholar. He doesn't care about your life or death." Lu Jian glanced at the crowd and sighed softly, "I know you are all in business, and it is normal for you to take risks for money. But the Long Whale Gang is definitely not a good group. If they really let us attack, where will the bank and this trading place be? Now that there is chaos everywhere, I am afraid that only the South China Sea has a moment of peace. Everyone, please don't make mistakes."
This attitude was undoubtedly very high, but what really shocked everyone was the cards Lu Jian showed.
At least no one dared to place a bet easily until the two gangs decided the winner.
In this way, people's hearts were calmed and the hidden dangers were eliminated. However, Lu Jian found that Cheng Xi still did not relax.
"What's wrong? Do you still think there's something wrong?" Lu Jian couldn't help but ask.
Cheng Xi shook his head. "This assassination should have been handled properly, but I always feel like something is missing. Ning Fu's plans are always interconnected, so there shouldn't be so many loopholes."
Lu Jian raised his eyebrows. If it were someone else, they would probably all die in the first assassination attempt, and then die seventeen or eighteen more times. Wouldn't that be a chain reaction?
"After all, he is not in Panyu, so even if he has any means, he can't use them all. In my opinion, it is already alarming that he could arrange it this way several months in advance." Lu Jian advised.
This statement is not wrong, but Cheng Xi still cannot relax, not for any other reason, but because the various arrangements in Panyu City seem to be planned by Ning Fu himself, revealing a sinister and vicious tone.
Besides, this is her territory. Directly attacking Panyu City will have a greater impact on her rear than weakening her allies. How could she possibly make a big noise but end up with little results?
Seeing Cheng Xi's expression, Lu Jian said calmly, "If you're really worried, why not stay in Panyu for a few more days? You've been tired these days, why not take a couple of days off, see your maid, and go to the weaving factory?"
He knew better than anyone what Cheng Xi cared about, and he really wanted her to stay for a few more days, even if they could no longer be in the same room with him all the time.
Cheng Xi shook his head: "The fewer people who know about my visit to Panyu, the better."
Just Lu Jian was enough to make Ning Fu use so many tricks. If she also showed up, it was unclear whether he would have any backup plans.
However, just waiting was not a good idea. It had been more than a month since she left Luoling Island, and she still had a lot of things to deal with.
Without further hesitation, Cheng Xi said, "I'll hand over the Panyu situation to Sun Erlang, and he'll have full authority to handle it. He's a steady person, and with Zhong Ping's assistance, he should be able to stabilize the situation."
Lu Jian couldn't help but ask: "What about you, are you going back to the island?"
Perhaps his voice was too anxious. Cheng Xi glanced at him and said with a smile, "Why, are you still afraid of being assassinated?"
The implication of these words was so obvious that it immediately calmed Lu Jian down.
Had the days of living together day and night, trusting each other with their lives, shaken his resolve? With a powerful enemy nearby, he couldn't act rashly and let others look down on him.
Almost instantly, Lu Jian smiled: "Everything is arranged properly, what should I be afraid of? It's just that the ghost scholar's conspiracy has not been uncovered yet, and I'm afraid you are uneasy."
"When dealing with Ning Fu, you can't follow his pace. Besides, the Red Flag Gang has more than one weakness. It's better to take a comprehensive view of the situation." Cheng Xi said bluntly.
Knowing that he could no longer persuade her, Lu Jian said nothing more and only said, "Then be careful on your way back. There might be an ambush at sea."
This was his initial guess, and now he placed it on Cheng Xi.
Cheng Xi nodded and gave another instruction: "It's not enough to just manage the navy camp now. We also need to keep an eye on the nearby garrisons. If anything happens, send us a message as soon as possible."
This was also what Lu Jian thought. Since Ning Fu could place hidden agents in the army, they could naturally do it as well. Now it was already one step too late, but it was better than nothing.
After arranging everything, Cheng Xi did not delay any longer and boarded the ship to leave. To keep it secret, Lu Jian did not go to see her off. However, every time he came to his senses, he always felt that something was missing.
Fortunately, the rumors about Shen Sandao gradually disappeared because of this chaos. However, when Lu Jian occasionally thought of this matter, he felt even more irritated than before.
Maybe he should be more direct like Shen Feng. How can he win the favor of a beautiful woman if he is full of tricks?
Leaving Panyu City behind, Cheng Xi returned by boat and did not encounter any obstacles along the way.
However, when she arrived at Luoling Island, news came almost immediately.
Because Qiongzhou was captured by the Changjing Gang, most of the garrisons were lost, the coastal defenses were completely lost, and the imperial court was no longer able to guard the gates.
In order to protect themselves, the panicked officials sent envoys to persuade the gang to surrender several times. Finally, Xu Hei, the leader of the Changjing Gang, agreed. The famous "Black Whale" suddenly became a naval general of the Daqian Dynasty.
This was a groundbreaking event, and Cheng Xi finally understood what the part he couldn't guess was.
Why did Ning Fu use the government troops? Because he had already calculated that the Changjing Gang would agree to surrender and become another legitimate government army.
"Boss, this is a very bad situation!" Yan Yuan's face was extremely grim. He really didn't expect the Long Whale Gang to act like this, and he didn't expect the court to be so shameless as to appease such villains. Now they were attacked from all sides and became the only "bandits" in the South China Sea.
Cheng Xi breathed a sigh of relief: "It's okay. Only when the sword is unsheathed can we counter the attack. The arrangements in Hepu should also have results."
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