In the Imperial Capital, in the office of the delinquents.
Yu Deshui was watering the flowers.
He was in charge of the delinquents under Xia Xia. Compared to the delinquents under the Tang dynasty, Xia Xia's delinquents were more powerful. In the early years, Yu Deshui was very busy. The reason was very simple. There were too many things for him to worry about. There were too many places that needed to be set up. After all, the delinquents needed to be planted everywhere to ensure that the whole world could be monitored.
By now, the system of bad people in various places had been established, and the intelligence system had been completed. What Yu Deshui needed to do now was to take care of the flowers, read books, and cultivate his mind. However, Yu Deshui's current means were more powerful than before. Too many people who tried to stir up trouble in the dark were quietly dealt with by him.
He was the king in the dark.
"Thud! Thud! "
A series of footsteps came from behind Yu Deshui. It was a thin, short, middle-aged man who had arrived.
The middle-aged man was called Yan Zhi. He was Yu Deshui's confidant and was highly regarded by Yu Deshui. Yan Zhi walked in front of Yu Deshui, bowed, and reported: "Marshal Yu, I just received a piece of news regarding the Retired Emperor. This news is very important, so my subordinates immediately sent it to you. "
Yu Deshui took it and quickly browsed through it. After reading it, a look of interest appeared on his face. He said, "It's really interesting. The Prime Minister of the Tang dynasty, Fang Xuanling, sneaked in and directly visited the Retired Emperor. It seems that he is really desperate, so he came in person, hoping that the Retired Emperor would persuade His Majesty to call a truce. "
After a pause, Yu Deshui continued, "But unfortunately, what kind of person is the Retired Emperor? He is decisive and wise. How can he be bewitched by Fang Xuanling? Now that Fang Xuanling has left directly, it seems that he knows that he will stay in the Imperial Capital. Next, we should invite him to have tea. "
Yan Zhi said, "Marshal Yu, Fang Xuanling hasn't left the Imperial Capital. And our men have been keeping an eye on him along the way. It's not a problem to take him down now. Should we detain Fang Xuanling now? "
Yu Deshui shook his head and said, "There's no need. Since he came quietly, let him leave quietly. Now that Fang Xuanling was captured, it would be difficult to explain to the Retired Emperor. In addition, it would be difficult to explain to Fang Yiai. After all, Fang Yiai was also a general in the army. Therefore, for the time being, he would pretend that he had not encountered any of them. Moreover, to some extent, Fang Xuanling is here on behalf of Li Shimin. He is an envoy of the Tang dynasty, so just leave him be. "
Yan Zhi replied, "I understand."
Yu Deshui held the watering ladle and waved his hand. The courtyard quieted down again. Yu Deshui was still watering the flowers unhurriedly. Now that he was in a high position and had cultivated his body and mind, he had changed a long time ago. His temperament had become even more steady.
He did things at a moderate pace.
There was no hurry at all.
Yu Deshui was still watering the flowers, but Yan Zhi came again. Yan Zhi's expression was solemn. He bowed and said, "General Yu, the situation has changed."
Yu Deshui asked, "What's going on?"
Yan Zhi reported, "Zheng Yu, a thug from the Tang dynasty who is lurking in the Imperial Capital, knocked out Fang Xuanling's coachman and her bodyguard. Now, he was returning to the Imperial Capital with Fang Xuanling in tow. For the time being, we don't know their intentions. Should we take action and take them down directly? "
Yu Deshui said, "No hurry!"
Yan Zhi thought for a moment and said, "In that case, I will arrange someone to keep an eye on Zheng Yu and see what his intentions are."
Yu Deshui said in a deep voice, "Keep an eye on them and remember not to be careless. You must keep an eye on their every move. Especially since Fang Xuanling is back, the final breakthrough may still be the Retired Emperor. Therefore, the defense of the Retired Emperor's residence must be strengthened. The people around the Retired Emperor also need to be on guard. "
Immediately, Yu Deshui said, "His Majesty is fighting in the front line while we are guarding the rear. That is to eliminate all the hidden dangers for His Majesty. Now that the other party may have a conspiracy, we must control the situation well. "
Yan Zhi asked, "General Yu, why don't you take them down directly?"
Yu Deshui paused and threw the ladle in his hand into the bucket. For a moment, water splashed everywhere. The wooden ladle kept swaying and even hit the bucket, making banging sounds.
Yan Zhi paused and a stiff expression appeared on his face. There was even a hint of fear. It was obvious that Yu Deshui was angry. That was why he threw the water ladle away.
Yu Deshui waited for a while before saying, "I just said that Fang Xuanling can't be touched easily. Not only because Fang Xuanling is the Retired Emperor's old friend, but also because Fang Xuanling is Fang Yiai's father. Moreover, although Zheng Yu kidnapped Fang Xuanling, he didn't pose any threat from beginning to end. Therefore, we can't take action now. "
After a pause, Yu Deshui said, "Even if we want to take action, we have to wait until Zheng Yu poses a threat. When that time comes, we can take down Zheng Yu and Fang Xuanling. The Retired Emperor can't stop us and Fang Yiai will be grateful to us. Do you understand? "
Yan Zhi's body was even more bowed. With a look of sincere admiration, he said, "I understand."
Yu Deshui waved his hand and said, "You can leave."
"Yes!"
Yan Zhi turned around and left.
Now, Yu Deshui stood up and returned to his office, thinking about Zheng Yu's possible next step. Because Zheng Yu took down Fang Xuanling, most likely because of Du Ruhui.
Perhaps, he wanted to take down Du Ruhui.
Yu Deshui made a prediction in his heart. He was not anxious and quietly waited for the news.
Time passed little by little.
About half an hour later, Yan Zhi entered the study again and saluted Yu Deshui, "General Yu, there is the latest news. Zheng Yu arranged for someone to send a letter to the Retired Emperor. This letter has been intercepted by our people in the Retired Emperor's residence. The content of the letter is that Fang Xuanling has been taken down by Zheng Yu and the Retired Emperor is asked to take the money to his acquaintance. Zheng Yu's method is simple kidnapping and extortion. He intends to trick the Retired Emperor and then take him down. "
Yu Deshui sneered, "It's really interesting. Zheng Yu is smart. Kidnapping and extortion is the simplest and most direct way. It is exactly this method that can threaten the Retired Emperor. This letter has already been delivered to the Retired Emperor, right? "
Yan Zhi replied, "It has been delivered to the Retired Emperor. After reading the letter, the Retired Emperor specially called the housekeeper and told him that he would go to see Zheng Yu in half an hour. In particular, the Retired Emperor told the housekeeper about Fang Xuanling's kidnapping. I guess the Retired Emperor knows that the housekeeper is one of us. "
Yu Deshui said, "It doesn't matter. Don't worry about it. Even if the Retired Emperor knows it, it doesn't matter. You arrange it. We are also ready to take action. It's time to close the net. "
"Yes!"
Yan Zhi immediately responded.
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