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Chapter 1343: Hanzhou Grand Commander

Chapter 1343: Hanzhou Grand Commander

Soon, Emperor Ruizong of Tang Li Dan and Princess Taiping each had a copy of "Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases". Although they had heard of these cases before, they were still attracted by this fascinating "Detective Di Renjie's Detective Cases".

Princess Taiping, holding a copy of Detective Di Renjie, suddenly looked at the Chief Secretary beside her and asked, "Chief Secretary Xue, I heard that His Majesty and the Crown Prince have been vying to win over that Su Ning recently?"

"Yes! Princess, His Majesty and the Crown Prince have each given Su Ning three palace maids. This shows that they both really value this General of the Jinwu Guard." At this time, Xue Bing, the chief historian of the Princess's Mansion, was also very envious of Su Ning. Such a speed of promotion was rare in the history of the Tang Dynasty.

"Hmph! Your Majesty always tries to do things like this, but every time he does, he misses a great opportunity."

"Princess, should we also continue to win over Suning?"

"Forget it! The Tang Dynasty is already full of talented people. A general with no background is not worth my attention."

"Yes! Princess, I know what to do."

Princess Taiping naturally realized that she had missed out on a great talent. You know, Suning's terrifying combat power is very strong, and it can be said that he belongs to the first echelon of the Tang Dynasty's combat power list.

But Princess Taiping also knew that it was too late to make up for the loss now, so it would be better for her to pretend to be nonchalant and not care about Suning.

In addition, Su Ning did not have a very strong family or background. Although Su Ning's father-in-law's family was the Hedong Pei family, they looked down on Su Ning. Then Princess Taiping gradually classified Su Ning as a "reckless man".

The team returning to Chang'an was unusually large and spectacular. One must know that the blessing of imperial power is inseparable from etiquette and style, so the villages along the way had been controlled in advance by the imperial guards.

As the general of the Jinwu Guard, Suning naturally saw the misery of the common people along the way. They were not as prosperous and healthy as he had imagined. He found that almost every common person was pale and thin.

So Suning once again witnessed the so-called prosperous times, which was only the prosperity and peace for those in power. For the common people at the bottom, it was still mainly hardship and suffering.

The official road from Luoyang to Chang'an was in very good repair, so the journey was unobstructed. Soon, these powerful people from the Tang Dynasty returned to the imperial city of Chang'an.

However, when Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, returned to the imperial city of Chang'an, he could not be happy, because his emperor career had entered the countdown. After the completion ceremony of the Chantian Tower, he would be the retired emperor with nothing.

Emperor Ruizong Li Dan looked at the old eunuch beside him with a fierce look on his face and asked, "Eunuch Feng, how are the arrangements going?"

"Your Majesty, I have contacted the illusionist Shas. He will announce to the public that he is planning to assassinate you, the Crown Prince and the Princess, in order to restore the hegemony of the Sui Dynasty." Eunuch Feng, who was a close confidant of Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, immediately responded truthfully.

"Well, very good! Sha Si has been wanted by the Tang Dynasty for so many years. His ability is naturally beyond doubt. No one would have thought that I was the mastermind behind this."

"Your Majesty, rest assured! This grand ceremony of the Grand Canal Tower's completion will surely resolve all issues perfectly."

"Well, have someone secretly control Shas's confidante. Remember, those who are not of our race must have different hearts. We can't put all our hopes on Shas."

"Yes! Your Majesty, I am going to find a way to transfer that abominable Suning away. This way, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will no longer have any experts around him."

"Good! This is a brilliant plan."

Suning's current combat capability has been recognized by the powerful people in the Tang Dynasty. You should know that the Tiantie Bear of Li Yue, the garrison commander in Luoyang, is very famous. So at this time, Suning's fame far exceeds that of Wu Song fighting the tiger in "Water Margin".

The current Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, still wants to make a final struggle. As long as he can eliminate Crown Prince Li Longji and Princess Taiping at once, then naturally no one in the Tang Dynasty will threaten him.

Then Tang Ruizong Li Dan personally issued an imperial decree, formally promoting Suning to the position of Grand Commander of Hanzhou in the Western Regions, and urging Suning to go to Hanzhou as soon as possible to perform his duties.

After receiving the appointment, Su Ning immediately went to the Eastern Palace. "Eunuch Gao, I wonder why the emperor suddenly arranged for me to go to the Western Regions?"

"Hmph! It seems that our Majesty is still somewhat unwilling to give in. He is transferring the guards around His Royal Highness the Crown Prince in advance." Gao Lishi, who knew a lot of inside information, naturally guessed Li Dan's purpose.

"No way? Does His Majesty still want to continue causing trouble?"

"Oh? It seems that General Su knows a lot of things?"

"Eunuch Gao, actually, when I was investigating the 'Chang'an Black Tea Case', I had already noticed that there was someone behind the Chang'an County Magistrate Yuanlai. After some investigation, I also discovered the presence of Eunuch Feng. In addition, Eunuch Feng also appeared in the 'Human Face Flower Case' in Luoyang, the Eastern Capital."

"Humph! Then why didn't you report this to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince earlier?"

"Huh? Both His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Princess Taiping should be aware of this matter. There's no need for me to say anything more. Talking too much will only disgust His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"That's clever! Then why did you confess to me again today?"

"Eunuch Gao, I consider myself to have a good relationship with you. If I want to make achievements in the Tang Dynasty, I will definitely need your help."

Gao Lishi was naturally very satisfied with Su Ning's attitude at the moment, and then he told Su Ning an important news, "Well, today I will tell you an inside scoop in advance. In a few days, at the grand opening ceremony of the Cantian Tower, His Majesty will announce his abdication and let a wise man take over as the Emperor. When the crown prince ascends the throne, he will definitely place more and more importance on you."

"Eunuch Gao, what should I do next? Do I really have to go to Hanzhou to serve as the Grand Commander?"

"No matter what, the Grand Commander of Hanzhou is also of the second rank. Since you can be promoted so quickly, there is naturally no need for you to refuse."

"What about His Royal Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Don't worry! I will help you maintain the Crown Prince's connection. He is also surrounded by a large number of experts, so no matter what they plan, there will be no problem."

"Yes! Eunuch Gao, Su Ning understands."

……

The date for the completion ceremony of the Chantian Tower was quickly determined, and the enthusiasm of the people of Chang'an was quickly aroused. You know, they like this kind of excitement the most.

Then Shas, who had disappeared for many years, suddenly appeared and declared that he would assassinate the emperor on the day of the inauguration ceremony of the Cantian Tower. Naturally, the inauguration ceremony of the Cantian Tower became a hot topic again.

Princess Taiping and Crown Prince Li Longji immediately called Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng, and then Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng were responsible for investigating the case of Cantian Tower, and they were instructed to catch Sars as soon as possible.

However, at this time, the sales of "New Legend of Shas" published by Su's Library increased sharply. The sudden appearance of Shas made the people very curious. These people wanted to see who this illusionist Shas was.

In addition, "The New Legend of Shas" is more story-telling, and its printing technology and quality are far superior to the books that appeared in the Tang Dynasty. Although its price is also far higher than other circulating books, it still makes people from all over the Tang Dynasty rush to buy it.

Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng, who were temporarily assigned, naturally found Su Ning immediately and said, "Su Ning, I didn't expect that your Su's Bookstore also published "The Legend of Sha Si".

"No! The Su's Bookstore sells and publishes the 'New Shas Biography,' but it's more story-driven than the previous 'Shas Biography.' Furthermore, all previous copies of the 'Shas Biography' have been recalled and destroyed. From now on, the entire Tang Dynasty book world will only have our 'New Shas Biography.'" At this point, Su Ning explained everything in detail to Su Wuming and the others. "Oh? Have you already discussed this with Wang Yuantong, the author of 'Shas Biography'?"

"Yes! When our Su's Bookstore published Detective Di Renjie's Detective Detectives, it squeezed out Wang Yuantong's 'The Chronicles of SARS' and left it with no room for survival. So Wang Yuantong sent someone to contact our Su's Bookstore. After we reached a cooperation agreement, he began to adapt the 'Chronicles of SARS'. One of the conditions was that the 'New Chronicles of SARS' would be exclusively distributed and sold by Su's Bookstore."

At this moment, Lu Lingfeng, who had been silent on the side, sneered again, "Suning, I didn't expect you to be so good at business. I think you might as well change your career and become a businessman."

"..." Suning is now really disgusted with this cynical young man.

Su Wuming, who was standing by, quickly changed the subject and asked Su Ning, "Huh? Su Ning, so you're acquainted with Wang Yuantong, the author of 'The Legend of Shas'?"

"I don't know him! It's always Wang Yuantong's steward Wang Feng who comes to contact the Su's Bookstore. Besides, the Su's Bookstore has a fixed person in charge. On weekdays, there is no need for me to ask about the Su's Bookstore's affairs."

"Suning, I'm sure you've heard the rumors about SARS's reappearance. Also, before my mentor, Di Gong, passed away, he was constantly trying to find a way to capture SARS."

"Su Wuming, are you saying that Wang Yuantong, the author of 'The Legend of Sha Si', is the key figure?"

"That's right! It's impossible for ordinary people to know so much secret information, and no one would pay attention to a small figure."

Seeing that Su Wuming had quickly traced the case back to Wang Yuantong, Su Ning simply told him the true facts of the case. "Su Wuming, I've always suspected that Wang Yuantong, the author of 'The Biography of SARS', is SARS himself."

"What? This is absolutely impossible. Wang Yuantong and Shas look completely different." Sure enough, Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng were shocked by Su Ning's guess. Lu Lingfeng on the side also directly expressed his doubts to Su Ning.

"Lu Lingfeng, you must know that no one has ever seen Shas's true appearance. Furthermore, with Shas's abilities, it's very easy for him to disguise himself. Add to that Wang Yuantong's unusual attention and praise for Shas, and even if Wang Yuantong isn't Shas himself, he'll definitely know his whereabouts."

At this time, Su Wuming's face was also full of disbelief. "Well, Wang Yuantong knows Sha Si's whereabouts. But if Wang Yuantong is said to be Sha Si in disguise, it's a bit unbelievable."

"Su Wuming, this is just my personal judgment and speculation. His Majesty has already issued an edict to promote me to the position of Grand Commander of Hanzhou. I will immediately take my family to Hanzhou in the Western Regions to take up my post."

"What? Suning, your promotion is too fast."

"The struggles within the upper echelons of the Tang Dynasty court are too intense. I believe Chang'an City will enter a period of turmoil. This Sha Si is likely the sword of some powerful figure."

"This……"

In fact, Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng also agreed with Suning's point of view. The timing of SARS's appearance was too delicate. Even a fool would not believe that there was no one behind it.

In addition, the sudden visit of Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng today also reminded Su Ning that the reason why Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, suddenly arranged for him to be promoted to the Grand Commander of Hanzhou was probably to arrange the assassination of Shas at the opening ceremony of Cantian Tower.

After Su Wuming and Lu Lingfeng left the Su family, Su Ning went to the East Palace of the Imperial City again. Such a great achievement could not be given to Su Wuming for nothing.

Su Ning looked at Gao Lishi and said bluntly, "Eunuch Gao, I suddenly realized something."

"What?" Gao Lishi looked at Suning in front of him and asked with some indifference.

"Shas's appearance this time may not be to assassinate Your Majesty, but may be to assassinate the Crown Prince and Princess."

"This... this is absolutely impossible..." As expected, Suning's judgment made Gao Lishi open his eyes in surprise.

"Eunuch Gao, considering that I was suddenly transferred to Hanzhou in the Western Regions, I am almost certain of the truth."

"Okay! Then you wait here for a moment. I will go and inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"Yes! Eunuch Gao."

Soon after hearing Su Ning's judgment, Crown Prince Li Longji became alert and realized that Su Ning's judgment might really be the truth, and that the soon-to-abdicated Emperor Ruizong of Tang, Li Dan, was the most fatal.

Crown Prince Li Longji looked at Su Ning meaningfully and asked, "Su Ning, how do you think we should solve the case of Cantian Tower?"

"Your Highness, as the saying goes, a gentleman does not stand under a dangerous wall. Since Wang Yuantong, the author of 'The Biography of Sha Si', is a major suspect, why don't we in the Eastern Palace just flip the table and arrest Wang Yuantong? Furthermore, Sha Si has a confidante hiding in the Chang'an black market. We can completely ask her to identify Wang Yuantong."

At this time, Crown Prince Li Longji initially approved of Su Ning's method, but then unexpectedly rejected it. "Well, your method is simple and crude, but it is the most effective. However, Wang Yuantong is from the aristocratic Wang family after all. It is absolutely impossible for him to take action without evidence."

"..." Suning knew that no matter what he said, it would be too sensitive.

Because Crown Prince Li Longji also wanted Shas to kill Princess Taiping, so that no one would be his opponent.

As for Li Dan, Emperor Ruizong of Tang, he was a completely toothless sick tiger. His strength was not even as good as that of Emperor Gaozu of Tang Li Yuan in the late Wude period. Therefore, how to treat Li Dan, Emperor Ruizong of Tang, depended on your mood.

Crown Prince Li Longji then looked at Su Ning and said, "Su Ning, since His Majesty has appointed you as the Grand Commander of Hanzhou, you should go to Hanzhou in the Western Regions as soon as possible to take up your post."

"Yes! Your Highness, I also got a set of golden silkworm armor, which can definitely block all physical damage." At this time, Su Ning took out a set of golden silkworm armor and handed it to Gao Lishi.

"Oh? Golden Silkworm Armor? Physical damage?"

"Your Highness, physical damage refers to direct damage from weapons like swords, halberds, axes, and knives."

"Well, this explanation is quite interesting. It seems that you, Lord Su, are indeed devoted to me."

"Your Highness, this is what I should do."

"Well, your trip to Hanzhou in the Western Regions to serve as the Grand Commander will be a great way to enrich your resume. Also, take a good look at the Western Regions of the Great Tang for me. The power here must be under my control."

"Yes! Your Highness, I will never let you down."

After Suning left the East Palace of the Imperial City, Crown Prince Li Longji immediately asked Gao Lishi to arrange people to test the protective capabilities of the golden silkworm armor. After seeing with his own eyes that the sword only left some marks on the golden silkworm armor, Crown Prince Li Longji naturally became ecstatic.

"Gao Lishi, this Suning is indeed a rare talent. It seems that we have to make good use of him in the future."

"..."

……

(End of this chapter)

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