Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 458
Li Zhi has high blood pressure, but after taking Li Qinzai's folk remedies, his body is now in good shape, and he rarely suffers from the old problem of dizziness again.

But Li Zhi, who should be taboo, is still very careful. He is not a person who regards death as his home. He has lost his life just for the sake of his appetite.

Li Zhi ate a lot of beef made by Li Qinzai today, which was already too much, but he didn't drink much wine, which was a pity.

Today, the monarch and his ministers were right, and Li Qinzai's words gave Li Zhi determination. Once he made up his mind, Li Zhi's mood suddenly became very happy.

Li Qinzai saw that Cui Sheng had put down his pen to sort out the record of the performance, and it was obvious that the performance of the monarch and his ministers was over, so he bid farewell to Li Zhi.

Walking out of the palace gate, when the slightly chilly autumn wind blew, Li Qinzai's mind suddenly became clearer.

Scratching his head, Li Qinzai murmured, "What am I going to do when I enter the palace today?"

Then Li Qinzai stomped his feet suddenly: "What the hell, I forgot the business!"

Then Li Qinzai turned around and entered Anren Hall again, Li Zhi was about to leave, and the two bumped into each other inside the hall gate.

After a muffled sound of head bumping, the two monarchs and ministers squatted down covering their heads.

Li Zhi covered his head and sighed, "If it wasn't for you, the guards would have shouted to catch the assassin..."

Li Qinzai also covered his head and said, "It's a pity that Your Majesty is not a woman, otherwise there will be a love story that can be described as epic..."

"What are you doing back here?"

Li Qinzai immediately ignored rubbing his head, and hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I want to complain!"

"Why are you being wronged? Who wronged you?" Li Zhi said angrily.

"My cousin, Li Jingye, was framed and imprisoned for no reason. I ask Your Majesty to make the decision."

Li Zhi sighed, and said: "I've heard about Li Jingye. The British military men have lived their lives and made outstanding military exploits. I don't want to see the Li family's lintel humiliated."

"But Li Jingye's case has caused too much commotion. These days, there are as many courtiers impeaching him as crucian carp crossing the river. I have ordered Xu Youxiang to suppress the impeachment memorial, but there are still people in the court meeting who will not let him go. .”

Li Qinzai said: "Does Your Majesty believe that the minister's cousin is innocent?"

Li Zhi was silent for a moment, and said: "The affair between Li Jingye and the prisoner's wife has been confirmed. As for whether the prisoner's husband and wife were murdered by him, the case has been handed over to the Dali Temple of the Ministry of Criminal Justice for interrogation."

"I have never doubted the family style of the Li family. Li Jingye may loosen his belt, but he can't do anything to kill people. Moreover, the most suspicious point in this case is that the prisoner's wife actually wrote on the wall before his death. Dedicated name, hehe..."

"Not to mention whether the prisoner's wife is literate or not, even if she is literate, it's such a coincidence that she just finished writing Li Jingye's name before dying. This is too pretentious..."

Li Qinzai said happily: "Your Majesty's eyes are as bright as a torch, and I admire you. It seems that Your Majesty also knows that Li Jingye was wronged?"

Li Zhi nodded: "I believe that Li Jingye was wronged, but... there is no evidence to prove it, and Li Jingye's situation is still very troublesome. The court is full of anger, and there are many discussions. I can't openly take sides, so Li Jingye was imprisoned in Dali Temple I promised."

Li Qinzai heard the meaning of Li Zhi's words, and Li Zhi also believed that Li Jingye was wronged, but the problem is that all kinds of evidence point to Li Jingye. But could not come up with self-defense evidence.

Li Qinzai couldn't help being a little disappointed, could it be true that he could only watch Li Jingye be convicted?

Li Zhi was silent for a moment, and then said: "Not only Li Jingye, Baiqisi also reported another news to me yesterday, which is related to Grandpa Ni."

Li Qinzai's heart tightened: "What news?"

"Baiqisi inquired about the rumors in the Chang'an market. In the 20th year of Zhenguan, the old general Zu Li obeyed the order of the first emperor to appease Xue Yantuo Yite Wusuo Khan, and recruited Zhenzhu Khan's nephew Dumozhi."

"However, it is rumored that, in order to increase his military merits, General Li privately ordered Buqu to slaughter 5000 people, and sent troops to loot countless property from Xue Yantuo's tribes..."

Li Qinzai opened his eyes wide in shock.

Killing surrender is a felony, a very heinous crime, and no amount of credit can be worth it.

It is also disgraceful to plunder troops and loot wealth. Both of these things are terrible, because there are two negative teaching materials standing there shiningly.

During the Zhenguan period, Hou Junji was ordered to pacify the Gaochang Kingdom. Even though the lord had already surrendered, Hou Junji still brazenly ordered the surrender, killing the capital of Gaochang Kingdom.

It was also during the Zhenguan period that Li Jingping, the god of war, pacified the Dong Turks. After the war, a courtier accused Li Jing of plundering wealth with his troops.

The fate of Hou Junji and Li Jing is well known, Hou Junji died of rebellion, and Li Jing closed his door to thank guests after the pacification of Dong Turks, and no longer participated in any military affairs.

Now there are people in Chang'an City who spread rumors about Li Ji's fault for the same reason. Although this matter is only spread in the folk market, it will be a matter of time before it will be brought to court.

Li Qinzai's heart suddenly burst into anger. Grandpa's guess was correct. Sure enough, someone targeted the British government. Li Jingye's case was just an appetizer before the meal, and the rumors related to Li Ji were the real killing move.

"Your Majesty, there must be someone plotting something wrong and maliciously framing this matter." Li Qinzai said in a deep voice.

Li Zhi smiled: "I am not a ignorant king, of course I know that there are people who want to harm Old General Li, and I still bring up what happened more than 20 years ago, do you think I am stupid?"

Then Li Zhi sighed again, and said: "However, everyone's words make money, and people's words are awesome. The old general has devoted himself to the Tang Dynasty. I don't want to see the old general's innocence being polluted by others, so I have made an order. , order Baiqisi to investigate and find out the villain who spread the rumors."

"Your Li family has been implicated in two incidents in succession. It is obvious that someone is instigating behind the scenes. I can't show favoritism. Jing Chu, some things have to be investigated by yourself."

Li Qinzai suddenly said: "If I go out to investigate, it will be very inconvenient, and my temper is a little irritable when encountering troubles..."

Li Zhi glanced at him, and said: "An arrogant and domineering dude, he naturally behaves differently, so you might as well just say so."

"Cough, yes, what I mean is, if I do something irrational, please raise your majesty's hand..."

Li Zhi smiled: "Don't worry, I'm very sensible."

…………

After walking out of the Tai Chi Palace, Li Qinzai's face was gloomy. After chatting with Li Zhi, he finally confirmed that someone in Chang'an not only targeted him, but also laid a conspiracy against the entire Duke's Mansion.

The enemy hiding in the dark is the most terrifying, Li Qinzai must be serious.

Fortunately, Li Zhi had agreed to temporarily lend him the Baiqisi just now, so that he could help him track down suspicious persons and clear the innocence of the British government as appropriate.

Liu Asi, Lao Wei and other trilogy came up to meet him, and were about to help Li Qinzai into the carriage, but Li Qinzai stretched out his hand to stop him.

"Si, go find Song Sen yourself and ask him to check a few people for me."

(End of this chapter)