Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 138 Yuan Fang went to the banquet, a big face
Li Yan usually doesn't memorize Xungui's names very much, and he has six or seven children in his family with various names and characters, so he doesn't bother to pay attention to them at all.

But this name is quite interesting, after listening to Li Qiao say it once, I remembered it.

Li Sichong, the eldest son of Li Jingxuan, the Prime Minister of the current dynasty, is quite worthy of his status.

If you only look at the status, then in the whole world, the crown prince Li Hong, and then the three younger brothers, Li Xian, Li Xian and Li Dan are the most noble.

But when it comes to the convenience of power, among the noble children, there are very few people who can surpass Li Sichong.

Because his father, Li Jingxuan, was a sage in his early years, and he was promoted quickly and steadily. Anyone with a discerning eye can see that he must be a prime minister.

Therefore, the Li family of Zhaojun has been wooed several times, and the Shandong gentry married three women with five surnames. Finally, Li Jingxuan was biased, and even the family tree was merged with the Li family of Zhaojun.

Since then, Li Jingxuan's power has become more prominent, he is in charge of the Ministry of Education, the Minister of Rites is his confidant, and later he took control of the Ministry of Officials.

Ever since, in the past few sessions of the imperial examination, the number of Jinshi from other states has gradually increased.

Mainly concentrated in Shandong gentry.

This is not considered cheating, the Shandong gentry were already very good at the exam.

So it can be said that they were the first to get a fair treatment.

As for other places, a little later.

Not only the candidates selected by the imperial examination, but also the promotion of officials selected by the Ministry of Officials is obviously biased.

Although Pei Xingjian, the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, was in charge of the examination, dismissal and promotion of officials at all levels in the Tang Dynasty, he also set up various systems for this purpose, and promoted the official rank based on merit.

But if rules are followed in everything, how will the privileges of the noble family be reflected?

No matter how well Pei Xingjian sets up the system, it is impossible to quantify a lot of credit, and he still has to choose according to his will.

Li Jingxuan's choice is very clear.

My wife's natal family, everyone is talented, promoted!

A prime minister who can decide to enter an official through the imperial examination, but also holds the title of other people's official, is really scary!
It's no wonder that when Shenke Miao was going to deal with Cui Shouye, he went there with high spirits.

When Li Jingxuan's son was found out, he came back so hesitantly.

Li Yan still admires him for being able to tell the truth: "Thank you Miao Zuorang, let me check it out next!"

Miao Shenke gritted his teeth: "No, I'm already involved in this matter, and I can't avoid it. If you have anything to do, please tell Li Jiyi!"

Li Yan took him to the side: "We still don't know what Li Yuanwai did back then. We can't make wild guesses just because he concealed his identity. Further evidence is needed."

Miao Shenke also calmed down: "It is true."

Li Yandao: "The most important thing to understand now is why did Li Yuanwai go to Jiangnan Runzhou six years ago? Can you do this?"

Miao Shenke smiled wryly: "I have to contact Li Yuanwai about this matter. I come from a poor family and I am in a low position. I really can't climb up to such a high school..."

Li Yandao: "With your talent, you shouldn't be in the lower position for a long time."

Miao Shenke's heart suddenly became hot.

But he didn't say anything, and it was impossible for Li Yan to promise anything, everything was kept silent.

The two discussed in low voices for a while, and Miao Shenke knew that Li Sichong was of no use to him, so he turned his target back to Cui Shouye: "Li Jiyi, leave Cui Shilang to me, you can always find some clues. "

Li Yan nodded, and his tone was much more friendly: "Okay, Miao Zuorang, be careful."

Miao Shenke bowed his hands, regained his fighting spirit, and turned to leave.

Li Yan watched him leave, got on his horse, and began to think.

Others are afraid of Li Jingxuan, but Li Yan is not.

Because he knows history well, Li Jingxuan is not far away from losing Li Zhi's trust.

The reason is simple, the prime minister is too close to the Shandong gentry.

After killing Changsun Wuji and suppressing the Guanlong gentry, Li Zhi expressed his kindness to the Shandong gentry.

Therefore, Li Jingxuan's initial actions were probably approved by the sage.

But he kept doing it, and he really regarded himself as the son-in-law of Shandong.

No, to be precise, he already regarded himself as a member of the Shandong gentry, and even his genealogy was merged into the Li family of Zhaojun.

Since then, he has devoted himself to working for the welfare of all the surnames in Shandong, and the surnames in Shandong have naturally united with him.

As Li Jingxuan's power grew more and more, how could Li Zhi endure the power control?
"Of course, in the eyes of others, Li Jingxuan is still the most powerful prime minister and Li Zhi's absolute confidant."

"If Cui Shouye covered up the Jiangnan murder case for the sake of Li Jingxuan's son, it would make sense."

"However, what connection can a dignified son of a prime minister have with a small village in Runzhou in the south of the Yangtze River?"

Li Yan was thinking, when suddenly a face appeared in front of him, and asked with concern: "Li Jiyi, are you alright?"

Li Yan came back to his senses, smiled and said, "So it's Doctor Chen, thank you for your concern, I was thinking about the case just now..."

Doctor Chen came out of the city after get off work, saw Li Yan sitting on his horse and thought that he was too tired to investigate the case all night, so he came to have a look.

Finally, I turned to the front to see, my good guy, he was full of energy, his spirit was flying high, and his complexion was so good.

"Li Jiyi is very talented, it's the old man who is worried, so leave!"

Chen Yuyi thought about the diagnosis after beheading the Tathagata, and determined that this person was really fierce, with a first-class physique, so he didn't worry anymore, and wanted to leave after saying hello.

But Li Yan said: "Doctor Chen, please stop, I happen to have something to ask for advice!"

He immediately went to sit side by side with Imperial Physician Chen: "I would like to ask, is there a kind of medicinal material in Shangyao Bureau, the flower color is like lotus, and the body fluid is white first and then black?"

Doctor Chen obviously knew the medicines in the palace well, and said without thinking, "No."

Li Yan asked again: "Then is there a black ointment with a delicate fragrance that can cure diarrhea?"

Doctor Chen nodded: "There is a thing called Xuan Gao, which fits this description, but it is used for alchemy."

"That is to directly make poppies into finished opium, and then send them into the palace. It seems that the people who supply them don't want the poppies to be exposed."

Li Yan had an idea in his mind, and asked again: "Which doctor in Shangyao Bureau knows this Xuan Gao best?"

Chen Yuyi thought for a while and said: "This thing is rare. Every time it is used up in alchemy, there is nothing left. We don't understand it. We only know its use... Ha!"

Listening to his tone, Li Yan knew that Chen Yuyi didn't quite believe it.

Obviously, pharmaceuticals and alchemy are also competing with each other, and sometimes it is even more terrifying to roll up in a hospital.

Seeing him asking repeatedly, Chen Yuyi was also surprised: "Why is Li Jiyi so concerned about alchemy things?"

Li Yandao: "This time the elixir is poisoned, I can't help worrying."

Doctor Chen said with a smile: "Li Jiyi can rest assured that there is a strict system of tasting medicine in the palace. On the day the medicine is made, nine medical officials will try it first. After eating it and observing it for a few days, there will be no problem. On the day of taking it, it will be presented to His Majesty after being tasted by Fengyu, the supervisor in the palace, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Yanqi asked: "Is the portion enough?"

Chen Yu said: "When combining medicines, they have been distributed according to one monarch, three ministers, and nine assistants."

Li Yan nodded slightly: "I see."

If you really want to have it all in one serving, try this one and that one, and Li Zhina will basically be drool-worthy.

With such strict testing measures, it is naturally impossible for Ming Chongyan to bring a complete elixir into the palace to present to Li Zhi, but to refine it on the spot in the palace.

The person who provided opium raw materials to the palace is also inseparable from this case.

Li Yan is very clear that the Arab merchants in history brought large quantities of poppy seeds into the Tang Dynasty in these few years.

But it will take at least the Kaiyuan period for large-scale planting in the region.

In this year, there are only two ways to continuously obtain poppies. One is to bring them in from the Western Regions Hu merchants.

However, when I asked Shi Siwen of the Hushang Association yesterday, he had only heard of poppies and had not sold them.

Then the second possible way is private cultivation and private small-scale planting.

With the power of the noble family, as long as there are a few seeds, they can be plotted and planted secretly, and no one will be able to find out.

If the supplier of opium is Dou's Chamber of Commerce, then there is nothing to say, the big drug lord Dou Decheng.

Interesting if not...

He thought of another person: "Ask for someone from Yu Yu Chen, is Sun Zhenren's disciple Yu Yu Liu also in the Imperial Hospital?"

Chen Yuyi wondered: "Yes, Li Jiyi has friendship with him?"

Li Yan shook his head: "No, I just admire the name of Master Sun for a long time, a famous teacher and high apprentice..."

Chen Yuyi smiled and said: "Liu Yuyi is highly skilled in medicine, hardworking and hardworking, and has always been respected by us. If Li Jiyi is free, I can meet and invite him, but he doesn't like alchemy very much. If you ask about this , may have offended..."

Li Yan nodded: "I understand!"

After chatting with Chen Yuyi for a few more words, the two parted at the intersection.

They saw a group of people coming out of Dongshi, and the green-robed official at the head greeted them warmly: "Li Jiyi!"

The person who came was Li Qiao, Lieutenant of Chang'an County. Li Yan saw him and said, "Young Mansion Li, are you busy?"

They are all insiders, and Li Qiao didn't hide it: "There are many crimes in the Dou Chamber of Commerce, and I will be here for a few days to investigate and deal with them in detail!"

This is taking advantage of his illness to kill him.

Coupled with all kinds of rumors circulating in the market, even if Dou Decheng can escape from the inner prison, the Dou's Chamber of Commerce will also suffer greatly.

Of course, Li Yan knew that if Dou Decheng still controlled the supply of Yundan, he would soon be able to make a comeback.

Because drugs cannot be replaced by any other goods, and they can firmly grasp the lifeline of the drug users.

Li Yan's eyes moved: "Did Young Master Li invite me to a banquet before?"

Li Qiao was taken aback for a moment, and said in embarrassment: "I have invited you twice, but unfortunately Li Jiyi is busy with work."

Li Yan was straightforward: "I didn't go to anyone's invitation, I'm all busy!"

Li Qiao laughed dryly, thinking that you are really the first person who can not give face to Chang'an Xungui's children like this.

But the next moment, he was flattered and even a little unbelievable: "Young Master Li won't invite me tonight?"

Li Qiao was very pleasantly surprised: "Li Jiyi is willing to be invited?"

Li Yan smiled: "Walk around more. Didn't Li Shaofu say it before, and it's time to get to know Shandong Yingcai!"

Li Qiao immediately understood that he was an intermediary, but he became even more enthusiastic: "I will definitely make arrangements, Brother Sichong has long wanted to meet Li Jiyi, how is the drunkenness in West Market?"

Li Yan thought to himself that you really know everything, nodded and said: "I also know the president Shi of that restaurant, so it's a good choice."

After bidding farewell to Li Yan, Li Qiao immediately called his cronies to keep an eye on Dou's Chamber of Commerce, while he went to the mansion himself.

There was excitement between his brows.

If you simply invite a noble son, it's nothing.

But this time, the person attending the banquet was the holy family member Long Hou, a five-rank emissary who was reused by the king, so it was completely different.

Thinking about Li Yuanfang's rejection of so many noble children, this time he specially came to his banquet...

Bel has a face!

(End of this chapter)