Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 240 I'm going to deal with Empress Wu this time!

When the Kaiyuan Gate was in sight, Li Yan's face was calm.

All the anger, depression and sorrow of this era in my heart are wiped away, leaving only the calmest thinking.

He turned his head and looked at the people behind him: "What do you feel about what you've seen along the way?"

Eunuch Gao and Yang Zaiwei were silent, one of the three servants showed a look of impatience, the other two didn't react much, their expressions were very numb.

Li Yan said indifferently: "When you practice Guangming Jin in Ci'en Temple, you should also understand Buddhism. You should know the karma of karma, and the sins you have done in this life will be repaid in the next life..."

The expressions of the two servants suddenly changed, and they said: "The disaster is tragic, it's not the slave's fault!"

Li Yandao: "Natural disasters are unavoidable, but man-made disasters can be reversed. The food shortage in the pass is not just this year. There are disasters every year. All counties and counties have already prepared for it. Why is the disaster so severe this time? If you have a clear conscience, it is natural It can be said that it has nothing to do with it, and there will be no retribution in the next life!"

The faces of the two servants turned pale, they put their palms together quickly, and silently recited the Buddha's name.

Li Yan said no more: "Let's go, let's enter the city!"

Among the twelve city gates in the outer city of Chang'an, except for Mingde Gate, which is the highest specification, which has five gates, the others all have three gates.

The Kaiyuan Gate is also a three-way gate. Usually, these three city gates are open, and pedestrians are divided into three passages to enter and exit one by one.

But today only one city gate was opened, and the number of people coming and going was obviously less, but there were many more guards guarding the gate, their vigilant eyes constantly scanning the passers-by.

Especially when they saw those who were emaciated, they immediately stepped forward to question them, and some simply expelled them directly and refused to let them enter the city.

Even though Li Yan didn't wear official robes, he sat on the lion's coat, and he looked like a nobleman. When he got to the door, he took out the fish charm and entered the city smoothly.

After entering the city, Yang Zaiwei couldn't help it: "These people cover their ears and steal their bells, thinking that if they don't spread the disaster outside to Chang'an, they can pretend nothing happened?"

Li Yandao: "They can really pretend nothing happened. Look at the people on the street."

When everyone looked at it, they saw that although the pedestrians were not as continuous as before, they came one after another, but they were also very dense, with smiles on their faces.

These laughter and laughter usually warm people's hearts, but at this moment, they are particularly harsh.

Because just half a day ago, they saw with their own eyes how the disaster victims outside bared their white teeth, gnawed on the bark, ate Guanyin soil, vomited yellow water, and fell to the side of the road to die.

Not only were the people on the street unaffected by the disaster, every mansion that opened its doors, the homes of high officials and dignitaries, was mostly bustling inside, and the sound of guests being entertained could be faintly heard.

The victims wanted a meal of porridge, but these rich and powerful families were still singing and dancing, just like usual.

Li Yandao: "This is the most terrifying situation. There is no pain to the bone. I don't know how miserable the situation is. Even if I know it, I don't know it."

The eunuch Gao couldn't stand it any longer, but he knew that it was unrealistic for these powerful nobles to no longer be extravagant. The only solution was: "If all the officials go to Dongdu, the food in Guanzhong will not be available. Such a shortage..."

He hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth: "It is His Highness the Crown Prince who insists on going to Dongdu to eat. If Li Jiyi wants to go to see His Highness the Crown Prince first, I can arrange it. I just ask Li Jiyi not to say anything else. I am also a servant. I can't help myself!"

Li Yan glanced at him, his gaze was slightly gentle: "I appreciate the kindness of the high-ranking official, but it's not easy to get close to Shaoyang Court now, right?"

Eunuch Gao said: "Slaves can figure out a way."

Li Yan shook his head: "That's unnecessary, I won't go to see the prince now, but I'd like to ask you all..."

He looked at the three servants behind Eunuch Gao: "I would like to ask the three of you to go to Shaoyang Courtyard for me, so that His Highness the Crown Prince will stop suggesting to go to the Eastern Capital."

Everyone was stunned, and Li Yan took out a letter from his waist: "Give it to Cao's servant in Shaoyang courtyard. It would be even better if it can be handed over to the crown princess. Make sure His Royal Highness receives this letter."

The servant took it with some hesitation.

Li Yan knew their concerns: "Are any of you literate?"

One of them said: "Slave knows a little bit."

Li Yandao: "I haven't sealed the letter, you can read it yourself."

The servant hesitated to open it, looked it over, and found that it was really to persuade His Highness the Crown Prince.

Li Yandao: "You don't have to worry. After seeing the letter, His Royal Highness asks about the situation. You just need to report what you saw and heard on the road. You don't need to say anything else."

The servants breathed a sigh of relief, as long as they were not going to confront the masters behind them, there was no reason why they would not want to.

The three of them saluted together: "Please don't worry, Li Jiyi, I will definitely bring the letter with me, and I hope the disaster will pass as soon as possible, so as to accumulate virtue for the next life!"

Li Yan nodded, and then looked at the eunuch Gao: "Since Gao Neiguan is back, he will naturally go to the palace to meet the queen..."

Eunuch Gao tensed up.

The two sides have been tacitly not talking about the people behind it, even if they know it well, but sometimes this fig leaf is needed, and there is no room for relaxation if it is torn apart.

To his amnesty, Li Yan didn't say any harsh words, but said calmly: "Please report to the queen what you have heard and seen on the frontier in detail. The current situation of Tubo and Tuyuhun must illustrate."

Eunuch Gao bowed and said: "Of course, this slave was going to tell the Queen of Heaven. Does Li Jiyi have anything to say?"

Li Yandao: "You don't have to say anything, I will tell you face-to-face after I enter the palace. It is enough for the high-ranking officials to complete their duties. As for the matter of Qiu Geling's exposure, there is no harm in saying it, and there is no need to hide it."

Eunuch Gao was silent for a moment, then bowed deeply: "Li Jiyi take care!"

The four servants left, Li Yan said to Yang Zaiwei, "Get off the horse and walk?"

The two dismounted respectively, walked slowly, and blended into the crowd.

Having witnessed the misery in Guanzhong, Yang Zaiwei became more and more uncomfortable as he walked, and simply said, "Li Yuanfang, what are you going to do?"

Li Yandao: "I'll talk about some things later. What I want to do now is to alleviate the disaster in the pass and save more people."

Yang Zaiwei snorted coldly: "I listened to my master, otherwise, I would never be used to such things, and I would definitely help the prince succeed. These officials should stay in Chang'an, right? Kill a group, and I'm afraid they will Won't you go?"

Li Yan asked: "Do you know which officials want to stay in Chang'an?"

Yang Zaiwei frowned: "Those who want to go to the Eastern Capital must be officials from the Jiangnan faction. Jiangnan's water transport goes directly to Luoyang, and they speak more powerfully there. As for those who oppose it, of course they don't want Jiangnan officials to rise. I don't know the specifics. Already... You are a fifth-rank officer, and I am an assassin?"

Li Yandao: "Don't underestimate yourself, you are from the Hongnong Yang family, and you have suffered and experienced, your vision is very accurate, remember the bet between you and me?"

Yang Zaiwei cheered up: "Who do you want to kill? You can choose from among the hundred officials, and the prime minister is fine!"

Li Yandao: "On the contrary, the bet I want you to fulfill is that you will not accept any assassination missions during the time I request."

Yang Zaiwei was stunned.

Li Yan looked at him: "No matter who you are asked to assassinate, you will not accept it. Is this against morality and beyond your ability?"

Yang Zaiwei was very puzzled: "It's not wrong to violate it. At worst, I pretended to be injured, or simply hid, but why?"

Li Yandao: "Except for you, there should not be many masters who have practiced knowledge-only energy to such an extent. If I let you not accept the task, it can be regarded as reducing a variable."

Yang Zaiwei raised his eyebrows: "Of course, my master has three disciples, and I am the most powerful, but you really have to be on guard against this. Why didn't you kill me when you were in Tubo?"

Li Yandao: "I didn't kill you at the beginning because I wanted to find out who was behind you. I didn't kill you later because I was able to save the family of the hidden guards and severely damage the Gar family. Your contribution is indisputable."

Yang Zaiwei wondered: "I am your prisoner, and you argue with me? You are such a weirdo!"

Li Yandao: "One matter is another matter. I will escort you back to Chang'an now, and you can get away without any crime. I won't make any fuss. But how did you become the commander of the dark guard and what did you do? It's not over yet. ... Closer to home, since you are the strongest in your sect, are you willing to fulfill your bet and stop accepting assassination missions?"

Yang Zaiwei rolled his eyes: "Okay, I am very happy that the bet can be fulfilled so easily, but let me tell you the truth, my master will not accept the assassination mission, let alone two of my classmates, don't even think about setting up an assassination mission." Lay a trap and lure them out."

Li Yan was noncommittal: "Then let's part here. When Yang Zaisi comes back, I will take care of him, but if you want to drag him to your camp, I will stop him. You and I each have our own abilities!"

Yang Zaiwei pursed his lips: "I don't want to do that anymore. He is a well-known internal guard, so why bother me in this muddy water? Li Yuanfang, the bet is the bet, let me go this time, and one day, I, Yang Zaiwei, will Pay you back!"

After finishing speaking, Yang Zaiwei threw the rein on the horse's back, waved his hand, and disappeared into the crowd.

Without delay, Li Yan walked directly to Pingkangfang.

He went back to Duke Wei's mansion through the back door.

Li Dejian came in a hurry, full of surprises: "Yuanfang, you are back! I heard that you have gained a lot from your missions, and you have still defeated the Tuyuhun army and entered the king's city. Is that true?"

Li Yan showed some smiles: "We have indeed won a big victory. As long as the current situation is maintained, Tubo will no longer be a scourge to our Tang Dynasty, and will no longer endanger the Longyou border. As for Tuyuhun, we have also recovered!"

"Good! Good!"

Li Dejian couldn't help it, his eyes turned red, and he even couldn't hold back his tears: "With you as a great grandson, my father has a spirit in heaven, and he will be proud of you. Finally, our Duke of Wei's mansion will have no successors." !"

Li Yan knew that the pressure in this man's heart was also huge, so he hugged his old father and started to ask about the business: "My lord, according to your understanding, how is the disaster in the pass?"

Li Dejian was a little strange: "The disaster situation in the pass? It's disaster relief! Why did you suddenly ask?"

Li Yan was silent for a while: "Let's sit down and talk!"

The two sat down and poured some tea. Li Dejian waved his servants away and asked while drinking tea, "I didn't hear about the return of the envoys. Why did you come back in such a hurry?"

Li Yan picked up the tea and moistened his throat. The first sentence made Li Dejian spit out a mouthful of tea:

"This time I'm going to deal with Empress Wu!"

(End of this chapter)