Tao Zang Xuan Zhi

"wrong. Yu Gengze retorted decisively:"If there is no major natural disaster, people will not leave their homeland easily." Judging from the annual report of Luoxia County and Heguang in the 11th year, Luoxia County has been disaster-free and very peaceful in these years."

"What if it is a government beautification annual report?"

"Not possible either. If it is a beautified annual report, other data cannot be concealed. Results can be tampered with, but details cannot. If there really was something that caused people to flee with their families, there would definitely be a large number of deaths in a month or a few months. However, the number of births and deaths every month in the political report of the 11th year of Waguang was very normal. Even if there are some slightly higher months, if you look at the detailed reports of each village, you can still correspond to some sudden man-made disasters. For example," Yu Gengze flipped through a few pages and handed it to Wei Meng,"In September, six people died in Caojia Village. Don't you think this corresponds to that sunspot!"

"What Lao Yu said is right, there is no record of sudden increase in the clearance record of Luoxia Pass. Customs clearance records are statistics from the local garrison and are not managed by the government. If the government really embellishes the government report, it would be difficult to collude. Moreover, these customs clearance records must carefully record the number of vehicles and horses going to each road every day. Even if the government and the army colluded to cover up the disaster, fraud would not be possible. Furthermore, if there is a real disaster, Hepei Branch will report it to Dancheng. It cannot be hidden. Song Lian also pulled out another orchid booklet from somewhere, and continued:"Look again, this is the record of the pass through the city gates of Jingtai City in the 12th year of Heguang's reign." Jingtai City is just east of Luoxia Pass. If there is a disaster in Luoxia County, Jingtai City's customs clearance records will inevitably increase sharply, but there is no abnormality in Jingtai City."Song Lian turned over two more pages, pointing to the records of Jingtai City with one hand, and pressing the records of Luoxia Pass with the other hand. His tone suddenly became serious,"Look again, people go eastward every day in Luoxia Pass in September, and every day in Jingtai City. There are people going west every day. But there is only one village east of Luoxiaguan and west of Jingtai City, which is Caojia Village. Between September 16th and 20th, no one could pass the two passes through this road. Is this normal? Lao Yu also said that Luoxia Pass did not experience a sudden increase in population this year, so can I believe that all the people who passed this road from September 16 to 20 were missing?"

Yu Gengze, Zhao Yanyan, and Wei Meng couldn't help but shudder when they heard this.

Song Lian raised his head and stared at Zhong Wanling seriously, while Zhong Wanling concentrated on looking at the black-handled file in his hand, as if he was unaware of Song Lian's sight. Song Lian Trying to keep his tone calm, he said:"Originally, neither the customs clearance records nor the political reports from various places could be obtained by the Xianmen branch. This must have been obtained by Lin Hong on purpose. And these data are so targeted... Master, what exactly are you and Chief Leng looking for?"

The other three people noticed this and looked at Zhong Wanling in surprise. Zhong Wanling raised her gaze, with her signature half-smile on her lips, her eyes fell on Song Lian, and she held the black-handled file in her hand. Passed it to Song Lian. Song Lian took the file and took a look at it. His expression changed drastically. Zhong Wanling observed Song Lian's changing expression and said calmly to the other three people:"I can't say it yet. You continue to do it. Do all these things." It's over, you will understand naturally. After saying that

, Zhong Wanling said to Gengze:"Gengze, your idea is good, but I think it is difficult for anyone else to do it except you." Just continue in the direction you are on and leave the missing marks to Mengmeng and Yanyan. I want to know how many people have decreased in Hunan and Guangdong in recent years."

Yu Gengze bowed and accepted the order.

Zhong Wanling looked back at Song Lian, whose face was as serious as iron, and said softly:"Song Lian, come with me. Song

Lian followed Zhong Wanling up to the second floor and entered the room where Zhong Wanling lived temporarily.

Zhong Wanling raised his hand to set up a soundproof barrier. Song Lian held the black-handled case file tightly in his hand and stared at Zhong Wanling without saying a word. Zhong

Wanling He sat down on the stool beside the bed, looked at Song Lian who had long lost his graceful demeanor, and started to laugh:"Don't be so nervous, I don't mean any harm, I just want to ask you a few questions. No matter what your answer is, I will not ask you to leave as long as you don't leave on your own. sit down. Hearing this, Song

Lian's expression became more sinister.

Zhong Wanling sighed helplessly and said,"Okay, you can stand if you want.""

"I just want to confirm your position. Song

Lian trembled all over and said,"Master, why did you say this? I am your disciple, so I naturally look up to you.""

Zhong Wanling smiled softly, looked at Song Lian with interest, and said,"That's not necessarily true. If you respect a person, you can have different views and not work together; if you are a follower, you can't join others. Just as Song

Lian was about to speak, Zhong Wanling asked another question:"In your opinion, Song Lian, what kind of person am I?""

Song Lian closed her mouth and frowned. Zhong Wanling was so weird. He didn't know what she meant by what she said. It was irony, a test, or a precursor to anger.

"You really don't need to think so much. I said, I just want to confirm your position. Even if the enemy and I are different, I will not do anything to you."Zhong Wanling persuaded helplessly.

Seeing Song Lian's mouth closing tighter and tighter, and his eyes lowering lower and lower, Zhong Wanling sighed:"Maybe, in your opinion, I am stupid, or naive? Pretty much the same. I accept disciples who are devoted to the Buddha, traitors from Yaowang Valley, and disciples whose origins are unknown. After finally going on an important mission, the subordinates brought with them were either old acquaintances with mediocre qualifications or the work of others. Maybe Liang Congyun, an unruly rabid dog, had a simpler mind, while everyone else had their own agendas. I took them with me without realizing it and put myself in danger. It was really stupid. Yeah?"

Zhong Wanling raised his head and looked at Song Lian. Song Lian only felt that the clear gaze was like the light of a sword. It looked gentle, but it actually penetrated his whole person.

"I know who you all are. Zhong Wanling smiled gently,"Baiyao is a fugitive disciple of Yaowang Valley. I admire her ideals." Mu Xiaochuan has been with me for many years, and he has his own difficulties. Until he finds a way out, it would be mutually beneficial for him to stay under my tutelage. Although Yu Gengze was born in Qingxu Pavilion, he was not from Wutianjie. The head of Wuge is a hundred years old, but his mind and vision are not very good. Sun Zhaoyang was really Wu Daozhi's spy, but that kid had a pure mind and a malleable talent. As for you, how are you going to report me to Tan Mingshan?

Song Lian was sweating all over his body."Master, what are you talking about?"……"

Zhong Wanling looked at him funny and said in a relaxed tone:"Isn't it true? Or are you being entrusted by Leng Yue?"