Teacher is too tough

After learning that Mo Rengan's mother committed suicide, Li Qingshi felt extremely guilty.

Even though the Daren Dynasty has fallen into decay, loyalty to the emperor and patriotism are still deeply rooted in the minds of many people, especially those from scholarly families. If someone rebels, it will bring shame to the entire family.

Li Qingshi felt that the reason why Morengan's mother committed suicide was because his son had joined the rebel ranks, and that he was the one who led Morengan to rebel.

However, Li Qingshi's guilty mood did not last long. After Mo Rengan calmed down, he took the initiative to talk to him about his mother's personality.

Li Qingshi realized that the old mother committed suicide not because she was ashamed of her son, but because she did not want to be a burden to her son and did not want her son to shrink away because of her.

However, after learning the truth, although Li Qingshi's guilt disappeared a little, his mood became heavier. Although this was the mother and son's own choice and had little to do with him, he felt that the burden on his shoulders became heavier.

He is the leader of this rebel army, and the more people die, the heavier the burden will be on his shoulders.

……

Zhengyang Palace in Shengren City.

Prince Consort Li Hong glanced at Liu Bai who was walking beside him, and said with a half-smile, "Is Director Liu being too alarmist?"

Just now in the imperial study, Liu Bai, the director of the Zhenwu Department, reported to the old emperor the results of the interrogation of Taifu Bai Tonggu and the criminal general Wu Zhong.

Liu Bai dug up the secret relationship between Bai Tonggu and Wu Zhong, and also found out all the facts about the battle in Longhua City.

When reporting to the old emperor, Liu Bai's tone was as calm as ever. However, everyone who listened to his story had a new impression of the Qiongzhou rebel army.

They are by no means a mob. On the contrary, the rebel army is fierce in combat and its generals use their troops like gods. They have become an armed force that cannot be underestimated.

From Liu Bai's expression and tone, it was impossible to tell whether he was exaggerating. I don't know why, but what he said always made people subconsciously choose to believe it.

What's more, he also has the personal confessions of Bai Tonggu and Wu Zhong.

Regarding the origin of this rebel army, Taifu Bai also confessed everything. Bai Tonggu's confession confirmed that what Li Qingshi told the world was true. This rebel army was jointly cultivated by Prince Yi and Prince Chun!
As Director Liu spoke "eloquently", the old emperor's face became increasingly ugly.

But he was a little confused. If the two traitors cultivated the rebels for military glory, why did they bother to build the combat power of this rebel army?

Director Liu said that he did not know this question, but if His Majesty the Emperor was willing to hand over the two princes to the Zhenwu Division, he would be fully confident to find out the truth.

The old emperor thought about it again and again, and finally rejected Director Liu's proposal.

The two treacherous sons raised such a powerful rebel army, probably not just for military glory, but maybe they actually had the intention to rebel.

If my son wants to rebel against me, my face will inevitably be disgraced, but I am not afraid that Liu Bai will find out this.

Liu Bai had always been very strict with his words, and he knew very well what should and should not be said. He had never made the old emperor even the slightest bit dissatisfied in all these years, so even the most private matters of the royal family could be left to Liu Bai to handle with peace of mind.

The old emperor rejected Director Liu's proposal because he was not ready to break up with the two traitors.

After all, they have been in business for many years. Although they have not been able to gain military power, they have many supporters in the court. The dynasty is in a troubled period. If there is room, it is safer to choose milder methods.

Liu Bai looked forward, without even looking at Li Hong, and said, "Since when did Prince Consort Li like to tell jokes? Why should I be alarmist? What's more, how can I dare to be alarmist about such a big matter?"

Li Hong smiled and said, "Didn't Director Liu want to make His Majesty fearful and not dare to act rashly again?"

Liu Baidao: "I don't quite understand what you're saying."

Li Hong's smile grew stronger: "Once His Majesty becomes afraid, he will be fully prepared before launching another redress campaign. I don't know how long it will take. In this way, the rebels in Qiongzhou will have some breathing space." Opportunity."

Liu Bai still didn't look at him and said, "Why should I help those rebels get a chance to breathe?" Li Hong said, "I heard that you admire that child very much."

Liu Baidao said: "No matter how much you admire me, that is not my child. I am now deeply trusted by your majesty, and my position of power is at its peak. Please tell me, Prince Consort Li, why should I risk the crime of deceiving the emperor to help such an irrelevant person?" ?What are the benefits? Is it just for appreciation?"

Li Hong shook his head and said: "Director Liu is not a person who only sees benefits."

Liu Bai turned to look at him for the first time: "Then tell me why I do this?"

Li Hong smiled and said: "Director Liu has the world in his heart, so he naturally believes that that child can save the people from disaster."

Liu Bai's dead eyes showed no signs of change, and he said: "What does Prince Consort Li mean, that the people are in dire straits now? Does Your Majesty know what you think?"

Li Hong said: "It's meaningless for Director Liu to talk like this. There's no one else here. If he says something that shouldn't be said, it's just a matter of turning his back and denying it. Doesn't Director Liu even have the guts to say a few words of truth?"

Liu Baidao said: "It's natural that I can't help but be able to share my heart with Prince Consort Li. I was just about to ask, how did your Majesty's task of eradicating Laojun Guan go? It's been a long time, so why haven't you seen any movement?"

Li Hong stared at him and said, "Does Director Liu want to inform Laojunshan?"

Liu Bai turned his head back to the front again and said: "Consort Li is prejudiced against me. It seems that we can't continue talking today. Let's take a step forward."

After speaking, he took a step forward and quickly distanced himself from Li Hong.

Suddenly thinking of something, he turned back and said: "Laojun Mountain is known as the most sacred place in the world. With such a big name, Prince Consort Li feels that the mountain is full of straw bags? You have delayed your Majesty's confession for so long. I'm afraid people have already heard about it. Well, if things fail, don’t even think about putting a shit basin on my head, Liu Bai, I won’t accept it!”

Li Hong narrowed his eyes and smiled.

He has made full preparations. There will be no mistakes in the demolition of Laojun Mountain this time. Even if Laojun Mountain hears the news, unless everyone leaves the mountain to avoid disaster, they will have no choice but to sit back and wait for death.

If everyone leaves the mountain to avoid disaster, the imperial court can take advantage of the situation and erase the records of Laojun Guan in the government. In this way, Laojun Guan will no longer exist. Even if the disciples return to the mountain, they will already be an illegal organization. The government can send troops to encircle and suppress.

In other words, no matter what, this job will not go wrong.

Li Hong didn't want the people in Laojun's Temple to escape from the mountain gate. Leaving such a group of people with extraordinary cultivation in the world would be a hidden danger to him after all.

……

Sanqing Hall at the back of Laojun Mountain.

The seven masters on the mountain became six again, and they were all gathered together now. Yang Zhaogu, Wang Xuanyi’s founding disciple, was also the next helmsman of Laojun Temple as expected. When he returned to the mountain today, six old Taoist priests were waiting for him. .

Qi Shouben, the second in charge of punishment, said: "I didn't expect that my junior brother actually defeated the imperial court, and he did so beautifully."

Wang Xuan glanced at him and said, "Be careful what you say."

Tao Sanshan said: "Senior brother is too cautious. Is there anyone in the world who can eavesdrop on what our senior brothers are saying?"

Xu Yixian said: "I didn't realize that my junior brother has the ability to fight. I don't know where he learned it."

Zhao Xuanzai said: "Where else can he learn from it? His life experience is clear. Apart from staying in our Laojun Mountain, he only has one master, the old man."

Tao Sanshan was stunned: "Old seniors still understand this?"

Xu Yixian said: "After living for such a long time, it's not surprising that you know everything, right?"

Wang Xuanyi suddenly said: "Did you tell your junior brother about the siege at Laojun Mountain?" (End of Chapter)