Qiao Feng is a Khitan.

When Zhao Ji heard Quan Guanqing say this, he was stunned and didn't react for a long time.

Quan Guanqing knew that Prince Duan had a close relationship with Gang Qiao, so when he told this, he felt a little hesitant and kept observing Zhao Ji's expression carefully. Seeing Zhao Ji's face was in a slight shape, he didn't know what to say for a moment, and just stood aside with his head down.

After a while, Zhao Ji's stiff gaze turned, and a slightly stiff smile appeared on his face, and said, "How could such nonsense be heard? What has been spread now? Have you found out where the source is? How is your Beggars' Sect's reaction to this? Where is the leader of the Qiao Gang?"

A series of questions blurted out, showing Zhao Ji's importance to this question. Quan Guanqing didn't know which one to answer for a moment. After pondering for a moment, he said: "I heard from a close confidant of Luoyang Headquarters. He said that some low-level disciples in several halls under Luoyang Headquarters have been discussing these boring words recently. The rumors have not spread yet. At first, I just thought it was boring people spreading rumors and causing trouble, and I didn't pay much attention. If you think it's inappropriate, I will immediately ask someone to deal with the investigation and must find out the truth!"

"Tell someone to do it immediately. You must not let the rumors spread, and the source must be found! In this way, you will go back to Luoyang to deal with this matter yourself. First, control the rumors, and investigate and interrogate the disciples who spread the rumors one by one. Whoever spreads them and what the purpose is, you must find out!" Zhao Ji said solemnly.

Seeing this, Quan Guanqing couldn't help but say something unexpected: "But the work in Bianliang City is not easy to handle clearly for a while..."

"First check this matter. I will ask Manager Liang to send someone to take charge of the matter at hand in advance. The matter in Bianliang can be slowed down. This matter must be investigated clearly and must not cause any bad impact." Zhao Ji frowned and ordered: "You have the full responsibility to deal with it yourself, and don't pretend to handle anyone in the main steward. By the way, the progress of the handling must be sent to Bianliang every day, and there is no need to worry about it, and send it directly to the other courtyard."

Seeing that Zhao Ji attaches so much importance, Quan Guanqing did not dare to delay any further, so he nodded and said, "The villain will take people back to Luoyang later. Please rest assured, the villain will definitely handle the matter properly."

Speaking of this, he suddenly whispered: "Gangmaster Qiao has been arranging the brothers in the gang to Lingzhou in Xixia. Should I invite him back to Bianliang?"

After hearing this, Zhao Ji pondered for a moment before nodding, "Don't be too careful. Just give me a notice. If you don't come or not, you will make your own decision. Also, don't let Gangmaster Qiao hear this matter himself."

Quan Guanqing received the order and immediately left the other courtyard to go to Luoyang. Zhao Ji stayed in the other courtyard and his face suddenly became gloomy.

This incident caused him so much shock. His concern was not the bad impact that rumors would cause, but who spread the rumors? What was the purpose?

After pondering for a while, Zhao Ji called Liang Shicheng again and asked solemnly: "Are you sure that Mrs. Ma has never had any contact with outsiders?"

Mr. Liang saw that Zhao Ji was solemn, and he pondered for a long time before nodding: "I'm sure that Mrs. Ma will never have the chance to interact with outsiders, even if she conveys the message privately, it's impossible."

After hearing this, Zhao Ji just nodded. He was relieved about Liang Shicheng's ability to do things. Asking again was just to calm himself down. The arrangement he had made before was that Mrs. Ma was not capable, and secondly, she did not have enough motivation to frame Qiao Feng again.

So, who spread the rumors?

Zhao Ji understood that Qiao Feng had many knowledgeable backgrounds. He had just made some arrangements in the Beggars' Gang, but it was not enough to block the news. Moreover, the people who fought in Yanmen Pass back then, such as the Shaolin abbot, and even Qiao Feng's father Xiao Yuanshan, and Murong Bo, were all insiders. But what reason do these people have to release this news? And it was during a sensitive period like he was preparing to vigorously rectify the Beggars' Gang?

Because there is a memory in my mind, Zhao Ji thought more deeply, and it may have been erased by himself. Is the inherent development of the situation related to the current rumors? Is this rumors targeting Qiao Feng? Or is it targeting the Beggars' Sect? Or, it is himself!

Some people don’t want to see the current changes in the Beggars’ Sect, or know their connection with the Beggars’ Sect from some means, so they want to stop it? This is not impossible, but if this is possible, Zhao Ji will increasingly discover his true desire, because this means that someone is hiding in the dark and always peeking at the interaction between himself and the Beggars’ Sect.

We need to have a good talk with Ma Dayuan!

Zhao Ji's thoughts were already a little confused, but he understood that the most important thing at the moment was to suppress the possibility of Qiao Feng's life experience. As for the others, he would slowly investigate it later. This was indispensable for the cooperation of Ma Dayuan, an insider.

The idea was decided, and Zhao Ji sent someone to invite Ma Dayuan.

Ma Dayuan has been staying at the Bianliang Water Gate Wharf for most of the past six months to manage this daily gold-making business for the Beggars' Gang. He is still the old idea of ​​the people in the martial arts world. Although he is very grateful to Zhao Ji, he rarely visits him on his own initiative. The last time he met Zhao Ji was during the Spring Festival in the early 2009, he received a message from the servants of the Duan Palace. He hurriedly threw away his work and rushed to the other courtyard.

After the meeting, Ma Dayuan asked with a smile: "Prince Duan summoned Ma today, what is the important thing? If you have any instructions, just send someone to inform me. Prince Duan, you have recreated the beggar sect and the beggar sects. The beggar sects are grateful to you. If you have any orders, you will never refuse."

Zhao Ji nodded slightly, stared at Ma Dayuan with his eyes and said with a smile: "Deputy Gangma is so serious. I am just a favor, so it is really hard to say goodwill. I invite you here today. I really have something to talk to you. Deputy Gangma, I will ask you, and you can answer me honestly."

"Prince, please tell me, Ma knows everything." Ma Dayuan bowed.

While observing Ma Dayuan's expression, Zhao Ji slowly said, "You Qiao Feng, the leader of the Qiao Gang, is he a Khitan?"

When Ma Dayuan heard this question, his face froze at first, and then his expression changed suddenly, and cold sweat appeared on his forehead. He immediately turned over and knelt on the ground with his knees, and said tremblingly: "Your Majesty, Prince, why did you say this?"

Seeing Ma Dayuan's shocked reaction, Zhao Ji felt calm. Now anyone who knows Qiao Feng's background is his object of suspicion. Ma Dayuan's violent reaction seems to have nothing to do with the rumors. After pondering for a moment, Zhao Ji spoke again: "Qiao Feng's wolf head tattooed on his chest. Do you know what this means? Although the wind of thorns on his body is prevalent today, few of us Han people stabbed wolves on their bodies. On the contrary, the Xiao clan of the Xi tribe in the Liao people, and everyone stabbed wolves on their bodies!"

When Ma Dayuan heard this, his forehead had already gathered into a stream, and when he kowtowed, a pool of water stains were directly printed on the ground. He said tremblingly: "Prince, Master Qiao, he was educated by us Han people since childhood, and he didn't know his own life experience at all. Moreover, although Master Qiao is in the world, he is chivalrous and has never had any evil deeds. Please let Master Qiao go and let Master Qiao go! If you really want to pursue it, it is Ma who knows that you are hiding from the prince, and the blame lies with me..."

Zhao Ji took a step forward and reached out to help Ma Dayuan up. Seeing that he was still sweating and looked panicked, he smiled and said, "Why did you say this, Deputy Gangma? I was just curious and asked you about Brother Qiao's life experience. This is not an incredible sin. Why should I pursue it?"

After hearing this, Ma Dayuan was stunned for a moment, and then hesitated: "But, but, Gang Qiao, he is indeed a Khitan... He is indeed a Khitan who has a feud with our Song Dynasty. Prince, don't you hate the Khitans?"

Zhao Ji sneered: "The Khitan barbarians rely on geographical advantages and bullied the Song Dynasty for a hundred years. All of us, Song people, want to attack the north and destroy Liao, and restore our hometown of Yanyun."

"However, what does this national feud have to do with Qiao Feng? You have said that he doesn't even know his own life experience, and he is not a perverted murderer. Can you kill him and the Liao Kingdom collapse without fighting?" Zhao Ji said, while asking Ma Dayuan to sit back on his original position and said, "I am just curious about Brother Qiao's life experience. If you don't want to solve my doubts, Deputy Gangma, you are not convenient for me?"

At this time, Ma Dayuan naturally did not dare to refuse anymore, and immediately told the story of Qiao Feng who knew what he knew. Although he had never participated in the battle at Yanmen Pass, he had his own way of knowing it.

Although Zhao Ji had a memory of this, he still listened carefully to Ma Dayuan's story, which confirmed it one by one. The difference was not very big, and he was slightly calm. If he had to face a completely unfamiliar situation, he was really troubled.

After telling Qiao Feng's life experience, Ma Dayuan sighed: "Although Old Gang Master Wang and others had the intention of serving the country with their hearts, they mistakenly heard the wrong report and killed innocent people. They were resentful until they died. He entrusted me with the important task of taking care of the gang leader Qiao before his death. Over the years, Master Qiao has done his best to the Beggars' Sect. He is a truly righteous man. He has finally failed the old gang leader's high expectations for him. Seeing that Master Qiao has become a famous martial arts hero, he has finally made up for some of the sins he committed by the old gang leader."

Speaking of this, he was still worried, "But, Gangmaster Qiao is still a Khitan after all. Prince, aren't you worried that he will change his temperament and cause disaster to the martial arts world after knowing his life experience?"

"So are you afraid of Deputy Gangma? Are you afraid of your old Gangma? Since there is this hidden worry, why do you want him to succeed as the leader of the Beggars' Sect?" Zhao Ji asked back.

Ma Dayuan sighed: "Old Master Wang made this decision, half out of guilt, and half because of his trust and importance to Gang Qiao. Gang Qiao is the successor of his robe taught by him. If you don't have to, the old master naturally trusts Gang Qiao. Although I was a little worried about the old master's decision at first, after observing over the years, I naturally trust Gang Qiao."

Zhao Ji nodded with a smile and said, "If you are willing to believe Brother Qiao, I am naturally willing to believe him too. As for the hidden dangers that may be there, I am willing to cover it up with Deputy Gangma. From then on, Qiao Feng is only a hero of the Song Dynasty, and is definitely not an orphan of the Khitan!"

When Ma Dayuan heard this, he bowed again: "Your Majesty, you are very wise and proud. Ma is the leader of the Qiao Gang and thanks you for your great kindness to the Beggars' Sect!"

The bottom-down statement has been completed, and Zhao Ji is about to talk about some useful things. He helped Ma Dayuan up and said, "We are determined to cover it up, but what happens will always leave some clues. It is indeed difficult to completely erase it. Deputy Gangma, please think carefully. Are there any particularly obvious clues left? For example, letters from the survivors of your Old Gangma, the Battle of Yanmen Pass, etc.? First destroy these obvious clues, and then handle them more carefully."

Ma Dayuan pondered for a moment, then shook his head and said, "He has done these things before he died. He burned many letters and so on, but he did not leave any words."
Chapter completed!