The first county magistrate in history

Chapter 201: One Knife, Three Uses

Before, Qin Zheng suspected that Xia Bitu didn't know who was controlling him, because how could an old fox like Xia Bitu be easily controlled by others?

And he actually asked his enemy for help.

Unless, Xia Bitu has no way to deal with the opponent.

Who is Shabitu?

The current prime minister is an old fox.

Who can control him and make him unable to resist?

There can only be one reason, Xia Bitu doesn't know anything about the other party, otherwise, the old fox would not be helpless.

All this is just reasoning from the perspective of a personal expedition.

At this moment, the old fox was too interested in this topic and kept asking questions, which made Qin Zheng more certain of his judgment.

Xia Bitu acted as if he really wanted to hear him tell him who was behind this.

How could one expect others to guess one's master's reasoning?

Although Qin Zheng had expected this, he was still surprised that the answer seemed to be true.

Qin Zheng felt a chill on the soles of his feet.

How terrifying must this person's methods be to be someone who can control even the old fox Xia Bitu and make Xia Bitu feel afraid?

If he is so terrifying, why bother to test his and the Empress's cards?

Can’t you just take action directly?

Even if Qin Zheng was good at reasoning, he couldn't figure it out.

However, Qin Zheng had a feeling that this matter should not be so easily deduced by him.

Qin Zheng looked at Xia Bitu and always felt that something was wrong.

not……

Seeing Qin Zheng's eyes, Xia Bitu's heart started pounding.

Shit, I can't let him reason any further. How did he end up trying to trick me into believing something?

He quickly interrupted Qin Zheng's thoughts: "I won't listen to the third hypothesis. It's too scary!"

Qin Zheng smiled and said calmly, "It's just a hypothesis, why take it seriously?"

Xia Bitu didn't dare to respond, but said, "Leave Qu Zhaoming to me. After all, he's my brother-in-law, and he's also my protégé! Besides, it wouldn't be convenient for you to take action because of your relationship with the Empress."

As he spoke, he observed Qin Zheng's expression.

If Qin Zheng refused to let him save him, then it meant something was wrong, that Qu Zhengzhuo had really told Qin Zheng some secret. Otherwise, he was just worrying too much.

He was inclined to believe that Qin Zheng would take action himself, after all, he messed up the last time he saved Cao Qingzhi!

However, Qin Zheng actually agreed very readily: "Thank you, Shu!"

Although Xia Bitu got the answer at this moment, Qin Zheng agreed so readily that he felt confused and a little bewildered.

"Godfather, the banquet is ready!" At this moment, Xia Jinzhong's voice came from outside the door.

Xia Bitu said, "Send it in!"

The door opened, and Xia Jinzhong brought in wine and food with a few maids.

Xia Jinzhong saluted Qin Zheng: "Teacher!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Let's have dinner together!"

Xia Jinzhong looked at his adoptive father.

Xia Bitu nodded: "Let's go together!"

After the maid left, Xia Jinzhong personally poured wine for his adoptive father and Qin Zheng.

When Xia Jinzhong poured wine for Qin Zheng, he couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Although they are about the same age, Qin Zheng can be on equal footing with his adoptive father.

And he could only pour wine, like a servant, a junior!

After three glasses of wine, Xia Bitu smiled and said, "Monkey boy, I have never admired anyone in my life. You are the first one."

Qin Zheng smiled and said, "Is it really just me?"

Xia Bitu understood that Qin Zheng was referring to the person who controlled him.

I thought to myself, are you still trying to trick me?

He laughed and said, "Those who are mean and dishonest don't count!"

Qin Zheng nodded: "Uncle, I admire you too."

Xia Bitu smiled and said, "What do you admire about me?"

I thought Qin Zheng would say he was an old fox.

Unexpectedly, Qin Zheng said: "I admire your determination. I am too young and my determination is still not enough!"

Xia Bitu was startled: "Concentration?"

Qin Zheng said, "We've clashed several times, and Uncle barely made a move. Or rather, Uncle never really made a move. Actually, I also know that the more times you make a move, the faster your tactics and trump cards will be exposed. That's not a good thing. But, I just can't help it!

"I was the one who made the most moves these times. Although I lost, I also won. Because you knew a lot of my tricks and cards. And I never saw your cards!"

Xia Bitu laughed heartily and did not deny it: "But you still have a trump card, don't you? Uncle, there is no trump card. You also saw that it was you who saved me this time. Otherwise, my Prime Minister's Mansion would no longer exist."

Qin Zheng snorted coldly: "Uncle, do you think I'm stupid?"

Xia Bitu looked puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Xia Jinzhong looked at Qin Zheng, not understanding what Qin Zheng meant.

Qin Zheng said, "Uncle, you can fool everyone, but you can't fool me. You asked me to save you, isn't it just to divert the trouble to that eunuch? You want me to deal with him, or even kill him.

This way, the Empress will have one less loyal minister by her side. Furthermore, you also want to use me to get rid of Qu Zhengzhuo. I don't need to explain why, do I? And you wouldn't have guessed that if I were to reveal my true colors, not only would my opponents be wary, but the Empress would be wary as well. This treacherous scheme of using a knife to kill two people and offend one person is something only an old fox like you could pull off."

"Hehehe..." Xia Bitu laughed cunningly, "Unfortunately, you still saw through it."

Qin Zheng snorted coldly: "This won't happen again!"

Xia Bitu was unhappy: "You little monkey, I've only killed three birds with one stone. You've been using a lot of tricks on me."

Qin Zheng chuckled: "That's right, mutual, this is what makes it fun! Let's drink!" Xia Jinzhong, who was listening, was extremely shocked at the moment, he understood.

The real murderer is not An Dehai?

Even he thought it was An Dehai!

Moreover, my adoptive father not only wants to kill Qu Zhengzhuo, but also wants to frame Qin Zheng!

Three vicious schemes, but only used Qin Zheng once!

Is my adoptive father so scary?

This was the first time he had truly witnessed the use of musical notes.

But what shocked him even more was that Qin Zheng knew it but still did it!

After Xia Bitu and Qin Zheng drank a glass of wine together, they suddenly looked at Xia Jinzhong and said, "Ask any questions you have. This opportunity is rare since we're here!"

Added: "Ask him, don't ask me!"

Xia Jinzhong: “…”

His old face turned red, knowing that his adoptive father was giving him a chance and easing the relationship between him and Qin Zheng.

Although Qin Zheng never cared about their relationship, he couldn't get over this hurdle and never went to Qin Zheng to learn.

At this moment, Xia Jinzhong looked at Qin Zheng embarrassedly, not knowing whether Qin Zheng was willing to answer his question.

Qin Zheng smiled and nodded: "You can ask, but I also have the right to refuse to answer!"

Xia Jinzhong: “…”

What do you mean?

Xia Bitu smiled speechlessly and said, "Jinzhong, he charges for answering questions, one hundred taels per question!"

“…” Xia Jinzhong smiled bitterly. So that’s how it is.

He did have a lot of questions and wanted to know.

Then he took out a silver note from his sleeve and placed it in front of Qin Zheng: "Teacher, this is one hundred taels. May I ask why my adoptive father wanted to kill Qu Zhengzhuo? He was my adoptive father's disciple and held a high position."

Xia Bitu held his forehead with his hand.

Xia Jinzhong looked at his adoptive father: "What's wrong?"

Xia Bitu said, "You've wasted a hundred taels of silver. You might as well ask me instead of him. I know better than him, don't I?"

Xia Jinzhong: “…”