Five years of county magistrate, 100 million catties of grain shocked Li Shimin

Chapter 189 The battle for imperial power, the mystery of the treasure

The dispute between the third prince and the prince is no longer a day or two.

The two often have opposing opinions on certain matters, and this time is no exception.

But most of the time, the opinions between the third prince and the prince will only get the support of a few ministers.

Most humerus ministers are neutral!
But today, not only the two ministers Xiao Yu and Pei Ji supported the third prince, but also Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling supported the prince.

This was the first time this phenomenon had happened, and the hearts of all the ministers were shocked.

A newly appointed Chang'an order actually intensified the competition among the princes.

Li Shimin also didn't expect that a single Fang Yuan almost made all the ministers in the entire court boil.

A group of ministers looked at Li Shimin on the throne, waiting for Li Shimin to confirm his opinions on the third prince and the crown prince.

"The prince's words are deeply in my favor."

"I believe that the people are water, and the king is a boat. Water can carry a boat, and it can also overturn it. You princes must understand the truth!"

Li Shimin said slowly.

Among the three princes and the prince, he felt that what the prince said was more reasonable.

But it doesn't mean that what the third prince said is useless, it's just that he used it at the wrong time.

A strong power and a benevolent government. At this time, Datang needs a benevolent government, not a powerful one.

"My son obeys the order!"

Prince Li Chengqian was overjoyed and saluted immediately.

The third prince Li Ke and other princes also saluted one after another, expressing their remembrance.

"Also, I already know that Liaozhou City shot and killed people!"

"Those people are no longer the people of our Tang Dynasty, but traitors bought by the Eastern Turks!"

Li Shimin continued.

Since he received Fang Yuan's memorial, he had already thought about the result.

A group of people who succumbed to the evil power of the Eastern Turks and attacked the city are no longer worthy of being the people of Datang.

The tens of thousands of people in the city, and the hundreds of people who attacked the city, undoubtedly chose the former and killed the latter.

But the reason is not to say that if you choose one of the two, you will be impeached by some corrupt scholars. It is better to say that they were bought by the East Turks to save trouble.

"Your Majesty Shengming!"

Fang Yuan immediately agreed.

Li Shimin's court will make a conclusion on this matter, and no one will attack him with this matter in the future.

When the third prince Li Ke heard this, his eyes flashed with anger, but he hesitated for a moment, and finally did not refute Li Shimin's conclusion.

The same is true for Xiao Yu and Pei Ji, who hesitated for a moment and did not continue to talk about this matter, because they knew that the emperor had known it in advance, and the problem would have been resolved.

"Okay, what I just said will take effect immediately."

"Regarding the matter of the Bishamon Army Division, the Minister of Dali Temple is fully responsible, and the Chang'an Order cooperates with the investigation."

Li Shimin continued.

His sharp eyes swept over the ministers below.

The ministers who wanted to protest did not protest in the end.

After all, the emperor and the prince agreed, so there was no need to refute.

"Your Majesty is wise!"

"I will obey your orders!"

Fang Yuan continued to echo.

Among the ministers, there were ministers who seconded the proposal.

"Fang Yuan, step back for now."

"You just took over Chang'an, go back earlier to familiarize yourself with government affairs."

Li Shimin waved his hand, wanting to send Fang Yuan away.

If Fang Yuan stayed here, he might be impeached by other ministers.

It's better to drive him away, so as not to be the target of attack, and don't worry about him not being able to handle it.

"I retire!"

Fang Yuan met, bowed and left.

Many ministers looked at Fang Yuan with different eyes.

Some lamented, some hated, and some wanted to kill Fang Yuan.

The impeachment of a prince and two princes turned out to be like this in the end.

At this moment, Fang Yuan's Chang'an order officially entered the hearts of all the ministers, no longer underestimate it.

After walking out of the Tai Chi Palace.

Fang Yuan breathed a sigh of relief.

The pressure just now was quite high.

It was the first time to go to the early court, and it was the first time to be besieged and impeached by so many ministers.

If Prince Li Chengqian hadn't opposed Third Prince Li Ke, the curtain might not have ended so quickly today.

Judging from today's initial impressions, the prince Li Chengqian and the third prince Li Ke are both dragons and phoenixes, and they are both very good.

But unfortunately, according to historical records, neither of them could reach the Ninth Five-Year Honor in the end.

So whether it is the solicitation of Prince Li Chengqian or Third Prince Li Ke, Fang Yuan can only refuse to avoid being liquidated by the new emperor in the future.

As for hugging Li Zhi's thigh in advance, Fang Yuan has no such idea, Li Zhi is too young now, and he still has a long way to go.

In deep thought, Fang Yuan walked out of the palace, returned to Chang'an county government office to familiarize himself with current government affairs.

About half an hour later, a yamen servant reported that Li Daozong, Minister of Dali Temple, had arrived and took over the case of the military division of Bishamen.

"meet!"

Fang Yuan put down his work.

He took the county magistrate and the chief book to greet him.

Dali Temple Minister Li Daozong not only has a higher official rank than Fang Yuan, but is also a prince.

"Get down to the official source, and pay my respects to King Ren Cheng."

Fang Yuan led the county government to welcome Li Daozong.

This is a middle-aged man who is about the same age as Li Shimin.

The appearance is a bit fierce, and the eye sockets are slightly sunken, making people daunting.

"I've seen Fang Ling!"

"This king is here to hand over!"

Li Daozong said politely.

At the same time, he looked up and down Fang Yuan.

He was also in the court hall just now, witnessing the scene of Fang Yuan being impeached.

He was very curious about a person who was impeached by both the former prime minister and the current prime minister without incident.

And before the handover, Emperor Li Shimin communicated with him in advance, expressing that Fang Yuan is a talent.

"City King Ren, please."

Fang Yuan made an invitation.

Soon, Fang Yuan welcomed people into the hall.

The layout of the hall has changed slightly, and there is a coffee table beside it, and someone is making tea.

Not long after, Sha Shishi, a water bearer from Duke Song's mansion, and three other men in black who were captured alive were brought in.

There were more than 40 corpses, Fang Yuan also brought them to Dali Temple Minister Li Daozong.

"Have so many people been captured alive?"

Li Daozong was a little surprised.

I thought that only one person was caught, but I never thought that there were four people.

You must know that the current power of Bishamon is almost unknown to the imperial court.

Every time there is an additional related person, the imperial court will know more about Bishamon, and will be more confident in eradicating him.

"At present, only his identity has been confirmed. The water bearer in the Song Guogong's mansion is actually the sand, and the remaining three are under investigation."

Fang Yuan pointed to the sand and said truthfully.

The person who was arrested last night will start investigating his identity today.

Given the circumstances of this era, it would take some time to investigate the identity.

"Okay, my king understands."

"Fang Ling, whenever you have any news, you can find me."

"If the king is not in Dali Temple, he should be in the mansion, and you can also go to the king."

Li Daozong nodded heavily.

He has not been in charge of Dali Temple for a long time, and he is not familiar with a lot of experience.

When he came, Li Shimin also explained that he could listen to Fang Yuan's investigation more.

Therefore, when he was in court, Li Shimin meant that Li Daozong was fully responsible and Fang Yuan cooperated with the investigation.

Although the sovereignty was transferred to Li Daozong, Fang Yuan actually participated in it.

In other words, the danger also shifted to Li Daozong.

"Your Majesty understands."

Fang Yuan saluted and said.

"Then the king will handle the case first."

"The king of Song Guogong has to go there in person."

Li Daozong said with a smile.

In fact, he didn't need to come to the Chang'an county government in person.

But considering some orders from Li Shimin, I also want to see Fang Yuan.

"Okay, I will send you off as an official."

Fang Yuan nodded, and sent Li Daozong out.

Seeing the backs of Li Daozong and others leaving, Fang Yuan looked at the sky and was not on duty anymore.

There is still Mo Cailing in Fangfu, or we can get more news from her.

Fang Yuan did not confess Mo Cailing.

Separate her murder case from the Bishamon case.

Because the person has been handed over to Ju Zi, Fang Yuan has to see Ju Zi's decision first.

Not long after, Fang Yuan returned to Xinfang Mansion, and entered the research place of the giant and others in the backyard.

Although Fangfu is new, except for the nine-storey Star Observation Building, other designs will gradually return to their original state.

At this time, Juzi was sitting opposite Mo Cailing, and Mo Cailing's hands and feet were bound, and his freedom was restricted.

"Fang Yuan, you are back."

The giant stood up to welcome Fang Yuan.

Mo Cailing at the side also looked at Fang Yuan, but didn't speak.

"How is it, giant?"

"The people from Bishamen I have just transferred to Dali Temple."

Fang Yuan asked.

Deliberately told Mo Cailing what the transferer said.

If Juzi had a deal with Mo Cailing, then these words would have a deterrent effect.

As Fang Yuan thought, Mo Cailing's expression changed slightly immediately, although he hid it deeply, he was still captured by Fang Yuan.

"She promised not to hunt me down in the future, and promised to owe us a favor."

"And in the future when the treasures of the Mohist family are opened, they are willing to share a portion of the treasures inside with us."

Juzi looked at Mo Cailing and said in a deep voice.

Here, Mo Cailing made a total of three conditions.

Every condition is very exciting to him, and he feels that he can let people go.

"Can you believe it?"

Fang Yuan sat down, frowned slightly.

He was unfamiliar with Mo Cailing and expressed doubts.

There is no real exchange, it may be a blank check.

"Fang Ling, please don't doubt my personality!"

"You don't need to believe me, but please believe that Deng Ling's Mos are all people who keep their promises!"

Mo Cailing said in a deep voice.

Staring at Fang Yuan as if offended.

"Deng Ling's Mo keeps his promise!"

The giant said from the side.

Deng Ling's ink has been known for keeping promises since ancient times.

Mo Cailing has a very high status among the ink of Deng Ling's family, and has the possibility of being the next great son.

Although he is a giant, but his different branch from Mo Cailing is just a giant of his branch.

So why do they have orthodox disputes? They are fighting for the title of Juzi, becoming the only Juzi of the three branches.

"What is the relationship between the Mohist treasure and the hidden prince's treasure?"

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, said in a deep voice.

He suspected that the two treasures were the same treasure.

It's just a suspicion, there is no real evidence, after all, there is too little information.

"do not know."

"I once suspected that the two treasures were the same treasure."

"But in fact, the distribution of the two treasures is different, so they should not be the same treasure."

Mo Cailing said in a deep voice.

There is another point she didn't say, and that is the problem of time difference.

The treasures of the Mo family have existed since the end of the Qin Dynasty, and how many years has Prince Yin passed away?
"Did you kill that Bishamon?"

Fang Yuan nodded, and asked again.

Fang Yuan didn't hand over the fake monk's corpse either.

Although he is a Bishamonist, he was classified as Mo Cailing's case by Fang Yuan.

"Yes."

Mo Cailing pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice.

"The reason?"

Fang Yuan frowned slightly.

Sure enough, the dead don't lie.

The wound on the fake monk's body was left by Mo Cailing.

This kind of wound is very representative, and it is not easy to fake it. It takes a lot of skill to get the same depth of the wound.

"He is one of the protectors of Bishamon, and he holds the second key to unlock the Mohist treasure."

Mo Cailing pondered for a moment, but still told the truth.

"The protector of Bishamon?"

"How much do you know about Bishamon?"

Fang Yuan suddenly became interested.

Now the imperial court does not know much about Bishamon.

As for the second key of Mohist treasure, Fang Yuan directly ignored it.

As always, he was not very interested in either the treasures of the Mo family or the treasures of Prince Yin.

Because treasure means great danger, and it is nothing more than all kinds of treasures, money and so on.

And money, with the various businesses that Fang Yuan has mastered, money is only a matter of time, there is no need to take such a big risk.

"The structure of Bishamon is actually very simple."

"One military division, two Buddhas, nine Bodhisattvas, eighteen arhats, thirty-six Dharma protectors, and then various shrimp soldiers and crab generals."

"The bandit head you caught in Liaozhou is one of the 36 protectors. They are very mysterious. I have never seen any of them."

Mo Cailing looked at Fang Yuan in surprise.

It was strange that Fang Yuan cared more about Bishamon's situation than treasures.

But this is also good, after all, she may not necessarily answer the question about the treasure, which will affect the transaction with Fang Yuan.

"You know that I caught that bandit head?"

Fang Yuan frowned and said.

Even Mo Cailing knew that he had arrested someone, so Bishamen must know it too, right?
"I still have people in Liaozhou City, so it's not difficult to know."

Mo Cailing explained.

"Is the Bishamon army the biggest?"

Fang Yuan pondered for a moment, then asked again.

"No, there is a sect master above him."

"But I heard that the owner of the sect is a child, and there seems to be an accident."

Mo Cailing shook his head and said.

"Child?"

Both Fang Yuan and Ju Zi were surprised.

How could a child rule such a huge organization?
"I heard, I'm not sure."

"The Bishamon is very powerful, even stronger than my Mo family."

"I was seriously injured this time because I was beaten by a Buddha in Bishamen."

Mo Cailing said with an ugly face.

If it wasn't for the Buddha of Bishamen, she wouldn't have fallen into the trap.

As Fang Yuan said before, in the face of absolute strength, all schemes are useless.

Unfortunately, she was seriously injured at the time, and was found by Fang Yuan's people, and was almost sent on the road by Bishamon's military adviser.

Fang Yuan nodded and stopped asking.

He looked pensive, wondering if Mo Cailing could let go.

Dali Temple is already investigating the matter of Pishamen, and Mo Cailing may be investigated.

If Mo Cailing is released, Dali Temple will find out, how should I explain to Dali Temple?

Seeing Fang Yuan pondering, Mo Cailing became a little nervous, worried that Fang Yuan would imprison her.

Why isn't Chang'an City Liaozhou City? She behaves very cautiously here.

If she was imprisoned by Fang Yuan, Deng Ling's Mo might not be able to save her.

"Is your favor useful?"

Fang Yuan asked again.

"Even if you ask me to kill the emperor, I will."

"But whether it will be successful or not, I can't guarantee it."

Mo Cailing's eyes froze, and she said in a deep voice.

This is the key to convincing Fang Yuan, she has to speak widely.

If you dare to kill the emperor, what else can you not do?
"Alright then, you can leave Fangfu after dark."

Fang Yuan looked at the giant.

After seeing Ju Zi nodding, he decided to let Mo Cailing go.

"Thank you."

"If possible, I hope to rest for three days before leaving."

Mo Cailing breathed a sigh of relief.

But she was also worried about the danger that would come after leaving Fangfu.

After all, the military master Bishamon is haunted and haunted, and it is inevitable that he will stare at her again.

It is very dangerous to leave her seriously injured.

"No, leave when it gets dark."

Fang Yuan shook his head and said.

Whether Mo Cailing is seriously injured or not has nothing to do with him.

If she stayed in Fangfu for one more day, Fangfu might be more dangerous.

With two keys to unlock the treasure in your body, it would be a disaster to keep it.

"I will not pity the fragrance and cherish the jade."

Mo Cailing gave Fang Yuan a blank look, and said speechlessly.

But Fang Yuan ignored him, whispered a few words with Ju Zi and left.

After Fang Yuan left, Juzi untied Mo Cailing and chatted with her about the Mo family.

After dealing with the matter of Mo Cailing, Fang Yuan did not go to the county office again.

Looking at the sky, it was only half past time, and it was not even lunch time yet.

After thinking about it, Fang Yuan ordered someone to invite Du Miaoyan, elder brother Sun Chong, Qin Huaiyu and others.

Two days ago at Yipinxiang Building, we talked about cooperation in business, and it was time to start.

Changsun Chong and the men were the first to arrive, they just wanted to find Fang Yuan.

Several people already have jobs, but they don't have many affairs.

"Fang Yuan, we just wanted to find you!"

Chang Sun Chong said as soon as he saw Fang Yuan.

"That's a coincidence, please come inside."

Fang Yuan chuckled lightly.

Invite five of them into the mansion.

Instead of going to the living room, go directly to the study.

The study is suitable for talking about business, quiet and elegant.

"Do you still remember the collapse of the Yellow River dam?"

Chang Sun Chong said solemnly.

Qin Huaiyu and others also looked at Fang Yuan with serious expressions.

"Remember, what's wrong?"

Fang Yuan's expression also became serious.

The dams of the Yellow River burst, seriously affecting the people of several states.

Although the whole disaster has ended, many people actually died.

The court did not dare to announce it, but Fang Yuan, Chang Sun Chong and others knew that at least 5000 people died.

This is just the death toll, as well as the number of injured, as well as the destroyed houses and property, etc. There are countless more.

"We found some information at the time, but it was inconvenient to disclose it, so we never said it."

"It's because we found an organization called Bishamon, and this organization may have a vague connection with Song Guogong."

"But it's a pity that the Yellow River dam eventually collapsed. We don't have time to follow the clues. In the end, we can't be sure whether it is really related to Song Guogong."

"I heard you confronting each other in the early court today. We all guess that Song Guogong may really have something to do with the Yellow River embankment, and he may even be a person from Bishamen."

Chang Sun Chong said in a deep voice.

They talked about Bishamon with their fathers.

But they didn't say anything about guessing that Bishamon was related to Song Guogong.

After all, he is Song Guogong, with a respected status, so he can't just guess without any evidence.

That is, when they learned that Fang Yuan had captured the Bishamon disciples from Duke Song's mansion today, they guessed that Bishamon was related to Duke Song.

"I can confirm that the failure of the Yellow River dam was caused by Bishamon."

"But I'm not sure if Song Guogong is from Bishamon."

"Actually, it was Bishamon who led the Eastern Turkic cavalry to enter the Hedong Road."

"Maybe City King Ren will find out the truth soon, we just have to wait."

Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.

Unexpectedly, Chang Sun Chong and others found so many things.

It is normal for them to be inconvenient to disclose, after all, the name of the Bishamon organization itself is taboo.

In addition, Bishamon not only dared to destroy the Yellow River dam, but also dared to introduce the Eastern Turkic cavalry into the Tang Dynasty, which is terrifying in itself.

"So you know so much."

"We told you this and wanted to remind you."

"Song Guogong and the third prince have a very close relationship, you have to be careful."

Chang Sun Chong and the others looked at each other and said in shock.

Sure enough, he and the others still underestimated Fang Yuan.

"Don't worry, I will."

Fang Yuan was taken aback for a moment, then nodded solemnly.

He could hear that Chang Sun Chong's words obviously doubted the third prince Li Ke.

If you suspect the prince's treasonous behavior and are reported without evidence, you have to go to Zongzheng Temple.

As the young minister of Zongzheng Temple, it is impossible for Chang Sun Chong not to understand this point, but he still reminded Fang Yuan.

Fang Yuan was a little confused, but he understood after thinking about it.

Changsun Chong is Prince Li Chengqian's cousin, so he is naturally on Li Chengqian's side.

The third prince Li Ke wanted to win him over, so Chang Sun Chong gave up his idea.

"That's good."

"By the way, why are you looking for us?"

Chang Sun Chong nodded in relief.

He was looking for Fang Yuan just because he was worried that Fang Yuan would seek refuge with the third prince Li Ke.

The position of Chang'an Order is very important, especially Fang Yuan has been given more power.

Even if you don't take refuge in the prince Li Chengqian, you can't take refuge in the third prince Li Ke, otherwise the prince Li Chengqian will be passive.

"Didn't you talk about cooperation in business at Yipinxiang two days ago?"

"I'm stable now, are you still interested in cooperating?"

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

He's not really stable, but has that time.

In addition, offending Xiao Yu and Pei Ji, he had to find more allies in Chang'an City.

And what can be closely connected with allies is undoubtedly interests, that is, money.

"I'm interested, I'm very interested!"

Changsun Chong and the others immediately became interested.

They are of high status, the sons of the duke.

But they are not yet the masters of the family, and the money they can use is too little.

And Fang Yuan's business can make a lot of money, they all know it, and they all want to cooperate with Fang Yuan to do business.

"Wait a minute, don't you call me sister?"

Du He interrupted everyone loudly.

"There is also Princess Xiangcheng, have you called?"

Qin Huaiyu also interjected.

"Where's Xiao Rui? Are you calling?"

Cheng Chumo also followed suit.

When Xiao Rui was mentioned, everyone obviously changed color slightly.

Last time at Yipinxiang Restaurant, Fang Yuan left early, they guessed that it was due to an unhappiness with Xiao Rui.

Although I don't know what conflicts exist between Fang Yuan and Xiao Rui, it is obvious that there is something unpleasant between them.

Now that Cheng Chumo mentioned Xiao Rui, everyone was a little embarrassed, and they also thought that if Song Guogong was related to Bishamon, would Xiao Rui also be related to Bishamon?
It can be said that Changsun Chong and Qin Huaiyu's feelings for Xiao Rui have cracked, and it is estimated that they will not be as good as before.

"Called Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng."

"Princess Xiangcheng and Xiao Rui are one, one is enough."

Fang Yuan smiled and said.

After a few people heard this, they didn't say anything else.

The main thing is that Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng can come, Xiao Rui doesn't care.

"Then wait for the two of them to come and talk?"

Chang Sun Chong suggested.

Fang Yuan has no opinion on this.

Not long after, Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng arrived.

One of the two is the most beautiful woman in Chang'an City, and the other is the second most beautiful woman in Chang'an City.

As soon as he arrived, Fang Yuan's study room seemed to add more colors, and everyone's hearts became more active.

"Fang Yuan, this morning is very powerful."

"Talking against the officials, Pei Xiang and Song Guogong are both speechless."

Princess Xiangcheng laughed as soon as she arrived.

She looked at Fang Yuan with dodge eyes, not as calm as before.

After all, he was worried that people would see through her improper relationship with Fang Yuan, and also worried that Du Miaoyan would be angry.

"Princess, you are killing me."

Fang Yuan shook his head, speechless.

It's an exaggeration to talk about fighting with the officials.

If it gets out, wouldn't Pei Ji and Xiao Yu hate themselves even more?
But after thinking about it, it seems that the two of them will not let themselves go, there is no need to worry about this.

Everyone laughed, Du Miaoyan and Princess Xiangcheng sat down one after another.

"Let's start the meeting."

"I plan to set up a business group, which will master various businesses and technologies, and distribute power and dividends with contract shares"

Fang Yuan said slowly.

He is going to build his own business group in Chang'an City.

A business scale far exceeding that in Wuling County and Liaozhou will rise from here, facing the entire Datang.

(End of this chapter)