Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 403 The minister shed blood for Tang Dynasty
Regardless of whether one's own work is good or bad, the leader must first admit his mistakes before speaking.

This is the experience of being a social animal in the previous life. People who insist on arguing with their leaders usually change jobs more frequently.

Li Zhi is a relatively big leader, and he belongs to the kind of big leader who basically has no possibility of promotion. If he still wants to be promoted, he can only change his map and start fighting from the grassroots.

Li Qinzai's attitude of admitting his mistakes is very pious, admitting his mistakes is painless, costly, and not shabby.

"Jingchu, don't blame yourself. This is a matter of the palace. You are a foreign minister, and it is inconvenient for you to do things. I am also confused. I shouldn't have let you do it. Fortunately, the two thieves, Guo and Fan, knew the current affairs and confessed quickly. Caused me a lot of trouble."

Li Qinzai lowered his head and said: "Yes, fortunately, the two thieves Guo and Fan know the current affairs. I originally planned to interrogate the two thieves again and give them some torture tools. I didn't expect them to confess so happily. Thanks to Your Majesty's blessing, such a big case was easily solved within three days." And solve."

Li Zhi smiled and was about to say something, but suddenly smacked his lips, feeling that something was wrong.

These words... seem to have a different meaning.

Staring at Li Qinzai's face seriously, seeing his calm and indifferent appearance, even his gaze was unmoved, as if the words just now were just a polite exchange between the monarch and his ministers, as normal and meaningless as talking about whether to eat or not.

Li Zhi blinked vigorously, was it an illusion?Is it because I think too much?
"I really didn't expect that the mastermind of the victory-wearying case was actually my daughter..." Li Zhi said sadly: "Ordinarily I should be very angry and kill them quickly, but I don't know why, but I feel guilty..."

"Since the death of Concubine Xiao Shu, I have treated her children indifferently. Even when they were imprisoned and kept in court, I didn't care about them. Originally, I used the busy government affairs as an excuse to forgive myself for a while, but the more I thought about it, the more I thought about it. I think this kind of excuse is simply shameful..."

Li Zhi smiled bitterly: "My real thoughts are to stay away, to bear grudges, to hate my family and my family. As a father, I should have failed so much and caused my daughter to suffer so much. Please ask a Taoist priest to curse me. It also makes sense."

Li Qinzai was slightly moved. Li Zhi was able to unabashedly analyze the dark thoughts in his heart in front of him. Obviously, he really regarded him as a friend and confidant. If the emperor should not tell the truth, he can speak it calmly. At least he has the courage to face his dark side. courage.

"I heard that the two princesses have been imprisoned in Zongzheng Temple. I don't know how His Majesty plans to deal with them?" Li Qinzai asked tentatively.

Li Zhi was stunned, struggling and hesitating.

No matter how serious the children's mistakes are, the father may be able to forgive them, but from the standpoint of the emperor, even if he wants to forgive, he may not be able to help himself.

Family affairs, affairs of the world.

When things get serious, the government and the public are boiling, there are those who are fueling the flames, there are those who are righteous, and there are too many people with their own thoughts. The fate of the two princesses is no longer something that Li Zhi can easily decide.

"Let's talk about it after Zongzheng Temple Minister has interrogated them and got the confession." Li Zhi sighed helplessly.

Li Qinzai couldn't help but wanted to ask if he could be lenient with the two princesses, but he still kept his mouth shut.

The conversation between the monarch and his ministers just now can be regarded as an innocuous chat, but once he pleads for mercy, it means that Li Qinzai has formally participated in it.

The matter has not been resolved, and the mastermind is still at large. Li Qinzai must not express his position too quickly, otherwise he will get involved before the person is rescued.

"Your Majesty, now that the case of weary victory has been solved, can the minister's errand be handed over? The two princesses are the masterminds, and the other accomplices have also been arrested. The rest is the matter of the Zongzheng Temple and the Dali Temple of the Ministry of Justice. The minister no longer needs to participate Bar?"

Li Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "Then let's confess, Jingchu has been away from Zhuangzi for a few days, and it's time to go back and see those lawless students."

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "I would like to thank the two thieves Guo Fan for taking the initiative to confess, and they did it so happily, saving your majesty and me a lot of trouble. When I just interrogated them, I still looked like I was wronged, crying Weeping and tearing, haha, isn’t this still a move.”

"Since the case has been solved, I will return to Ganjing Village tomorrow."

Speaking of which, Li Qinzai stood up and saluted, intending to leave.

Unexpectedly, Li Zhi's expression froze suddenly. Li Qinzai's words just now were chewing and pondering in his mind repeatedly, and the more he pondered, the more he felt that the taste was not right.

"Wait! Jingchu stay here." Li Zhi suddenly called out.

Li Qinzai stopped and looked at him inexplicably.

Li Zhi's expression became serious for some reason, and he said slowly: "What did Jing Chu say just now?"

Li Qinzai looked bewildered: "I...that's what I meant. I will go back to Ganjingzhuang to teach tomorrow. Uh, what did I say wrong?"

Li Zhi lowered his face and said, "No, the previous sentence."

"Minister...thanks to the two thieves Guo Fan for taking the initiative to confess, saving the monarch and ministers a lot of trouble, isn't this sentence true?" Li Qinzai became more and more dazed, with an innocent expression on his face that was charming.

Li Zhi's expression gradually became gloomy: "Why do I feel... Well, the two thieves were crying bitterly and insisting that they were wronged. Why did they confess so readily after a day? This is not right!"

Li Qinzai was taken aback: "Isn't it right for the two thieves to take the initiative to confess? There are all witnesses and material evidence, and the evidence is solid. What's wrong?"

Li Zhi pondered for a while with a cold face, and slowly said: "From Wude, to Zhenguan, and then to my ascension to the throne for more than ten years, there have been many major cases in the Tang Dynasty..."

"I can seriously tell you that there has never been a major case that has been solved so easily and smoothly, as if all the witnesses and evidences are ready, just wait for me to send someone down to get them, and then ask the guilty verdict .”

Li Qinzai said in astonishment: "The case was solved smoothly... Isn't it good?"

Li Zhi shook his head: "It's not good, it's too smooth, but it's contrived instead."

"Your Majesty is saying..."

"In just three days, this big case was solved. The mastermind and accomplices have all the material evidence, and the case is settled. Yes, everything is going well, and all the truth is reasonable," Li Zhi suddenly sneered.

"But, for some reason, I feel that I have become a fool, a fool fooled by countless people!"

Li Qinzai said sincerely, "Your Majesty is not stupid, not at all, really."

This sentence is indeed from the heart.

Li Zhi closed his eyes and meditated, and remained silent for a long time.Li Qinzai bowed his head and stood respectfully, with joy flashing imperceptibly in his eyes.

After a long time, Li Zhi said slowly: "That's right, the more I think about it, the more something is wrong. It went so smoothly. The biggest doubt is that the attitude of the two thieves changed too quickly, and suddenly reversed within a day. This is very abnormal. I didn't think However, if you think about it carefully, this is the biggest loophole in this case."

His eyes gradually turned cold, Li Zhi said in a deep voice: "Jingchu, you can't go back to Ganjingzhuang for the time being."

"Uh, Your Majesty..."

"This matter is not over. It is likely to be an unjust case. I want you to continue to investigate and find out the truth."

Li Qinzai showed a look of embarrassment: "Your Majesty, forgive me, I... really don't dare to take on this responsibility."

"Why?" Li Zhi frowned.

"The affairs of the palace, the scourge of witchcraft, have been implicated by thousands of people since ancient times. It is too dangerous. I am timid, and I am really afraid of being involved." Li Qinzai looked at him pitifully: "Your Majesty, why don't you appoint someone else?" Others, let me return to Ganjingzhuang to be a teacher honestly."

Li Zhi was dissatisfied and said: "You are my most trusted subject, if even you can't share my worries, who else can I trust in civil and military affairs?"

Li Qinzai lowered his eyes and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, I'm still young, I have a wife and children, and I'm living a prosperous life. If I get into trouble and lose my life because of this case, my wife and children will be lonely and helpless..."

Before he finished speaking, Li Zhi was furious: "What nonsense! With me here, who dares to put you in trouble, who dares to let you die? You are handling the case according to the order, and I will take care of everything for you. What are you afraid of!"

"Your Majesty, I'm still afraid. I'm afraid of death, I'm greedy for money, I'm not firm in my will, and I'm easily deceived by beauty. A person like me is really unbearable..."

The more Li Zhi heard it, the more angry he became, and he snapped at the case: "I still have to ask you to do it! Let me investigate, and you must investigate. If you refuse again, I will hold you accountable!"

Li Qinzai was in a hurry: "Your Majesty..."

"Come on, throw this stuff out!" Li Zhi turned his face: "I'll give you three days, find out within three days, or you will be charged!"

Before Li Qinzai could refuse again, the imperial guards outside the hall had already entered, set up Li Qinzai from left to right and went out.

Li Qinzai kept struggling, pawing his hands and kicking his feet: "Your Majesty, Your Majesty must not!"

He was carried out of the hall by the imperial guards, and the heavy door of the hall was slammed shut.

Li Zhi sat alone in the hall, his angry expression calmed down quickly, his eyes showed an unpredictable light, and a sneer that no one could understand.

Li Qinzai was furious and knelt outside, scratching the door with his ten claws: "Your Majesty, I have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and I have shed blood for the Tang Dynasty... at least I have sweated. Your Majesty should not force others to do things differently. Your Majesty—"

After wailing for a long time, Li Qinzai got up helplessly, and walked helplessly outside the palace gate, turning his head three times a step.

Walking out of the palace gate, boarding his own carriage, lowering the curtain, the carriage slowly set off.

Until then, Li Qinzai's face finally changed, and a smile subconsciously appeared on the corner of his mouth.

(End of this chapter)