People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1058 The Loyal King of Nanchang

"Governing Changzhou is what I should do." Li Xuan handed over his hand, then took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it over: "In the matter of Changdu, I robbed five thousand kilograms of gold from Changdu. Later, I discussed the Qinling Mausoleum. He sent people to spread rumors that I had robbed [-] kilograms of gold from Qamdo..."

"It's just a estrangement strategy." Li Zhi waved his hand nonchalantly.

But in fact, when the news reached Chang'an, Li Zhi still had doubts in his heart.

However, after asking Zhou Qian who came back with the gold, Li Zhi understood that Li Xuan had no time to grab more gold.

And from Zhou Qian's mouth, Li Zhi also learned more secrets about Li Xuan's march.

"Thank you for your consideration, Your Majesty." Li Xuan cupped his hands and said, "But it was precisely because of Lun Qinling's reminder that I thought of a question."

"What's the problem?" Li Zhi suddenly became interested. He knew Li Xuan quite well, and it was impossible for Li Xuan to spend so long talking about this nonsense.

"Gold mine." Li Xuan handed the memorial to Wang Fulai, and then said: "There are gold mines on the south bank of the Tongtian River and in the Supi land, so there may also be gold mines on the north bank of the Tongtian River..."

"Is there any?" Li Zhi couldn't help but lean forward.

"Yes!" Li Xuan handed over his hand and said seriously: "In addition to the gains I made in Qamdo, the gains from the two armies Wang Xiaojie and Qiu Zhenmu were not big. All the gold deposits in the gold mines have been lost. Move away, leaving only some craftsmen and equipment..."

"So you just moved all those things away." Li Zhi already knew what Li Xuan was going to say, and his face was full of fun.

Li Xuan held up his hands and said: "Yes, Wang Xiaojie and Qiu Zhenmu took away all the craftsmen, miners, and equipment of the Tibetan people. If Qinling wants to resume gold mining, I am afraid that It takes a lot of effort..."

"Are you using these craftsmen to prospect for minerals?" The smile on Li Zhi's face became more and more serious.

"Yes!" Li Xuan bowed and said solemnly: "On the north bank of Tongtian River, in a stream deep in the mountains, I found some broken gold sand, and finally found a mine. After the craftsmen dug it, they concluded that there was gold in it. mine……"

After a slight pause, Li Xuan continued: "I originally planned to go to Beijing after finding a good gold mine, but His Majesty's decree came unexpectedly, so I had to come back first... But now that I'm back, it's just the right time to invite Your Majesty. , sent people from the Ministry of Works and the Shaofu Government to investigate and take over the matter."

"You are thoughtful." Li Zhi sighed deeply and said, "If all the ministers in the world were as considerate of me as you are, I wouldn't have to work so hard."

"Since I was a child, I have been cared for by Your Majesty. Your Majesty treats me like a brother and a father. I am Your Majesty and I will fight to the death." Li Xuan spoke very firmly.

"Okay, okay, I know you're doing it for my own good." Li Zhi waved his hand and couldn't let Li Xuan talk any more, otherwise even him would have tears in his eyes.

Li Zhi then turned to ask: "The prince sent someone to pick you up at the city gate?"

"Yes!" Li Xuan cupped his hands and said, "It's Xue Yao, a member of the Prince's family. He went to the city gate to pick up the minister on the prince's order. At the same time, he asked about some matters related to cleaning up the hidden fields... After all, it was the minister who first brought up this matter. of."

"By the way, you said it." Li Zhi remembered that this matter was the last strategy Li Xuan offered to him when the prince asked him for advice when he left Chang'an at the beginning of the year.

Nodding, Li Zhi asked smoothly: "What about you this time?"

"I suggest that His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, be ruthless." Li Xuan raised his head, looked at Li Zhi and said, "His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince, found the fields and found the local magistrates who made mistakes, but he ignored the backers behind those families who occupied the common people's fields... If these people don’t be killed, I’m afraid it won’t be long before the fields are taken back.”

"That's what I'm talking about." Li Zhi sighed softly and said: "Cut the grass without eradicating the roots, and the spring breeze will bring new growth. Erlang is still a little soft in doing things... lacks decisiveness."

"Your Highness is kind and mellow." Li Xuan quickly handed over his hand and said: "But many times, such kindness is divided into objects."

Speaking of this, Li Xuan couldn't help but bow to Li Zhi. In his opinion, the emperor did a good job in this regard.

"Haha!" Li Zhi smiled, waved his hand, and then said, "Do you know the reason why I asked you to come back this time?"

"I know, it's a matter of secretly arresting the demon sect thieves and the British public." Li Xuan handed over.

Li Zhi waved his hand directly and said: "Other things are trivial. What is really important is the cause of death of Master Shiyin. I have considered letting Di Qing be responsible, but in the end I think it is better for you to investigate."

"I accept the decree." Li Xuan raised his hands seriously, with a solemn look on his face.

Judging from the current evidence, the cause of Ming Chongyan's death involved the palace and the plot to frame the prince.

With Di Renjie's character, it would be easy for him to investigate this case.

By then, the situation will be difficult to control.

Li Xuan has always been a smart person. He knows exactly what should be done in any place.

There is no need to worry about the situation getting out of control.

Li Zhi looked at Li Xuan and asked seriously: "Who do you think was responsible for the death of Master Shiyin?"

"I have never seen the body of Shi Yin, nor the scene of the crime, so I can't make a conclusion. But I think it's either the Turks from the Demon Cult, or Li Jingye and his party. There is something shameful about it. He was discovered by Master Shi Yin." Li Xuan bowed seriously.

Li Zhi smiled: "That's right."

Li Zhi smiled and pushed a memorial forward and put it on the table. He looked at Li Xuan with a half-smile and said: "The criminal department's closing statement was that he died of a derangement. But when he comes to you, he becomes a man who has been possessed by others." Damn, you came to this conclusion a little too quickly."

If one goes crazy, it is considered suicide. If one is harmed by others, it is naturally homicide. Li Xuan bowed seriously and said: "Reporting to Your Majesty, may I ask, have the Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and the secret guards confirmed that the body is that of Shi Yin?"

"It's confirmed." Li Zhi's expression calmed down, he nodded heavily and said, "It's him."

Li Xuan was surprised. He knew the fate of Ming Chongyan best, but Li Jingye's tricks could actually make countless case-solving experts, especially the secret guards, directly identify that it was Ming Chongyan's body. It was really shocking. People are extremely impressed.

Regarding Ming Chongyan's matter, when did Li Jingye begin to prepare.

……

Now that it is confirmed that the corpse is Ming Chongyan, Li Xuan can do his best next.

Li Xuan raised his hand forward and asked carefully: "What do you think? Are there any clues on the body?"

"There are no knife wounds, no sword wounds, and there are no traces of trauma on his body." Li Zhi leaned back a little and said with emotion: "This is also the reason why the Ministry of Punishment concluded that he died due to obsession, but you directly concluded that it was a homicide. .”

Li Xuan was silent for a moment, cupped his hands and said: "Your Majesty, if I remember correctly, at that time, His Majesty strictly ordered Master Shiyin to go to Maoshan to offer sacrifices immediately. Under such circumstances, how could Master Shiyin still have the intention to run into the secret room to practice. "

Li Xuan still insists that Ming Chongyan was killed.

Although Li Xian and Li Jingye had always fought back against Empress Wu in this matter, Li Jingye still involved him in the end of the matter.

If he hadn't destroyed Li Jingye's methods in time, Li Xuan would have been in trouble in the future.

The intentions are sinister, so he must fight back.

"What you said makes sense, but it's not sufficient." Li Zhi shook his head slightly.

Li Xuan bowed seriously and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know very clearly about Master Shiyin's practice method, but Master Shiyin's method of practice must be extremely perfect, and it is possible to go crazy easily.

When this happens, it usually involves practicing Dafa, which involves great changes. This kind of Dafa has always required a long time to be fully practiced.

I do not believe that Master Shiyin would stop to practice on his own when His Majesty sent him to Maoshan. "

If it was explained that Chongyan stopped in Luoyang, Li Xuan would believe it, but if told that Ming Chongyan suddenly went crazy and died within one night, he would not believe it.

"You still don't know much about the situation at the scene." Li Zhi took a deep breath and said, "You stay in Chang'an for two days, and then go to Luoyang to have a look."

"I accept the order." Li Xuan bowed.

Li Zhi gently knocked on the table and said: "Zhao Gong is fully responsible for the investigation of this matter. As for your relationship, you can give him some suggestions and take a look. When you need to take action, you will take action again. Do you understand?" ?”

"I understand." Li Xuan immediately handed over his hand.

As the governor of Changzhou, his status is getting more and more important, and he can no longer intervene in investigations at will like in the early years.

However, Zhao Gong is his cousin, and Li Xuan appeared as Zhao Gong's staff and intervened in the case. It can be said that it is justified.

"Your position as Young Minister of Honglu Temple is still there. You can still investigate the Demon Sect's affairs. If there is any connection between the two things, you can take action directly." Li Zhi's face softened and he opened the door to Li Xuan A hole was made.

There is a connection between the Demonic Cult and the Turks. Li Xuan, as the Shaoqing of Honglu Temple, is investigating the Turks, so he can naturally investigate the Demonic Cult.

The Demon Sect and Li Jingye have some connections. If there is a connection between Li Jingye and Ming Chongyan's death, or in other words, in the death of Ming Chongyan, traces of the existence of Li Jingye are investigated, and the Demon Sect is found out. With participation, Li Xuan can intervene more legitimately.

"Okay, you go back. I haven't been at home for more than half a year, so it's time to go back and take a good look at my wife and children." After Li Zhi finished speaking, he seemed to have thought of something again and asked, "By the way, did Mr. Qu give you any more?" It’s been more than half a year since I was pregnant with a child.”

Li Xuan said with some embarrassment: "I have been on the front line for the past six months, so I have been a little neglectful."

Li Zhi waved his hand slightly and said: "No matter what, you should have more children, for yourself and for me."

"Here!" Li Xuan immediately smiled bitterly.

"Okay, please retreat and go home for two days before heading to Luoyang."

"I accept the order, but I hope to transfer two people to Luoyang." Li Xuan handed over again.

"Say!"

"Servant Censor Di Renjie and Supervisory Censor Yao Chong." Li Xuan put forward her request neatly.

Li Zhi was speechless and said directly: "Di Qing wants to stay in Chang'an. As for the matter in Luoyang, let Yao Chong accompany you. After all, he is more familiar with Luoyang than Di Qing is with Luoyang."

"I accept the decree. Thank you very much, Your Majesty." Li Xuan smiled and cupped her hands to the Emperor and Empress Wu: "I retire."

(End of this chapter)