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

Chapter 594

In the bright nave, Li Xuan walked in slowly, with a long sword hanging on his waist, with a dignified expression.

Zhou Gan followed behind Li Xuan, holding a black box in his hand, which contained the head of the demon monk Wu'an.

Xue Zhongzhang, who was reporting on one side, looked at the box, a trace of jealousy flashed deep in his eyes, and then cupped his hands at Dou Xuande.

Dou Xuande waved his hand, Xue Zhongzhang had already retreated from the side door.

Not only Xue Zhongzhang, but everyone present also bowed and retreated after Zhou Gan put the box on the table.

Li Xuan stood in front of the hall, watched Zhou Qian leave, and then bowed his hands solemnly to Dou Xuande, "I report to Weng Dou, the rebel Wu'an has already been executed, and the leader is here, please Weng Dou to inspect."

Dou Xuande glanced at the black box, nodded in satisfaction, and then praised: "My nephew is really quick to act, the other generation only showed a slight flaw, but my nephew has already been sharply broken by my nephew. Under the blow of thunder, the rebel is very heroic."

"I don't dare to be praised by Weng Dou. This is due to the joint efforts of the generals of Qianniuwei and Jinwuwei, and the full cooperation of Xinlin Mansion and Yangzhou Governor's Mansion to achieve today's achievements." Li Xuan breathed a sigh of relief, then looked up at Dou Xuande and said: "Weng Dou is in command, and all parties are fully cooperating, which is the main reason."

Dou Xuande smiled, nodded, stretched out his hand to one side, and said, "Nephew, please sit down."

"Thank you Dou Weng." Li Xuan cupped his hands and sat down beside him.

Dou Xuande said solemnly: "This time the demon monk has been punished, the traitors and accomplices have also been wiped out, and the connection between the King of the East China Sea and Silla has been completely cut off. My nephew has completed more than half of the mission for this trip, but the rest of Silla and Japan..."

"Don't worry, Weng Dou, nephew has already made arrangements and everything is going on." Li Xuan explained a few words, then looked at Dou Xuande, and asked solemnly: "Weng Dou, it's nothing else, it's just how to end the matter of Linhai County King. Before my nephew leaves Beijing, there is no order from the palace."

Jin Renwen, king of Linhai County, is the younger brother of King Wenwu of Silla.

Earlier, Jin Renwen had asked to go to Silla with him.

At that time, Li Xuan delayed it on the grounds that the center's will was unclear, but now, the day of the army's departure is getting closer, if Jin Ren doesn't ask an explanation, the people around him will also feel uneasy.

Dou Xuande pondered: "It is fundamental for the imperial army to retreat. Under such circumstances, it is meaningless for Linhai County King to go to Silla. Besides, there is no sage's will, and we can't let him run away. If there is any accident in Silla, you and I can't afford it."

"What Dou Weng said is reasonable." Li Xuan nodded earnestly. He agreed with Dou Xuande's statement. Although Jin Renwen was loyal in the Tang Dynasty, it is hard to say what happened after returning to his homeland. The world changes with time, let alone people's hearts.

"Without the imperial decree, we really can't let him go to Silla, but it's okay to go to sea." Dou Xuande raised his head to look at Li Xuan, the taste in his eyes was very strong.

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, then lowered her head slightly, and then thoughtfully said: "Weng Dou, when my nephew was in Wuzhou, there was an affair between the Zhoushan pirates and the Tianyin Sect. If after the army set off, the Zhoushan pirates attacked Hangzhou, and Weng Dou ordered the Hangzhou navy to turn back. If Linhai County King was on my nephew's boat at that time, then it would be natural for my nephew to be brought back."

"Then what about his subordinates?" Dou Xuande looked at Li Xuan seriously.

"Those people... It's hard to predict how those people really are. If they are allowed to follow and return, Yangzhou is false and true, and it may be difficult to avoid them. But if they are allowed to follow the army to Silla, the situation in Silla may be leaked to Silla. Instead of embarrassing the two parties, it is better to let them leave Yangzhou and return to Chang'an before we leave."

In fact, the best way to target these people is to kill them all, but there is Jin Renwen in the middle, so it is really difficult to do it.

Instead, let him return to Chang'an. After returning to Chang'an, it will be difficult for them to hook up with Silla.

At that time, if those Silla people really sensed something was wrong, they could only contact the King of the East China Sea if they wanted to pass on the news...

Li Xuan's eyes were full of calculations, Dou Xuande smiled with satisfaction, and said: "Since my nephew has an idea, let's do it according to my nephew's thoughts."

"Thank you Dou Weng." Li Xuan immediately cupped his hands, the look in his eyes closed.

After a slight pause, Li Xuan followed up and said: "Dou Weng, the connection between the King of the East China Sea and Silla has been severed, but the connection between Tubo and Silla may still exist. My nephew wants to check all the Hu merchants in Yangzhou."

"Yes!" Dou Xuande nodded without any hesitation, "However, my nephew only has one day tomorrow, and my nephew will leave for Hangzhou the day after tomorrow."

"Don't worry, Weng Dou, my nephew knows it well." After speaking, Li Xuan stood up, cupped his hands slightly, and said, "Weng Dou, if there is nothing else, my nephew will go down and make arrangements."

"Why, my nephew isn't planning to ask more about the Duke of Shi'an?" Dou Xuande looked at Li Xuan with some amusement.

Li Xuan smiled wryly, and sighed, "Because my nephew knows, that's definitely not Dou Weng's intention."

"That's right. Li Chongguang moved to Yangzhou for many years. Apart from his useless nephew, there are also a group of our old friends who are also in Yangzhou. Taking care of each other is also a comfort, but it's just a pity." Dou Xuande subconsciously shook his head slightly.

Li Xizhi, whose courtesy name is Chongguang, was the Duke of Shi'an County. His father was Li Jingyou, the governor of Taizhou in the former Sui Dynasty, and the Duke of Ankang County. His grandfather was Li Qianzhe, the governor of Xinzhou in the Northern Zhou Dynasty and the Duke of Ankang County.

The Dou family and the Li family are both big families in Guanzhong, and they have intermarried with each other for many years, and they have already become one.

How could Dou Xuande not know what Li Xizhi was like?

Of course, I understand that it is impossible for Li Xizhi to be involved with Li Jiancheng's descendants.

Although his younger brother Li Xiyu, Duke of Ankang, died in exile due to crimes, this did not affect Li Xizhi's importance in the emperor's heart, otherwise he would not have been allowed to serve as Doctor Guanglu and Governor of Fenzhou a few years ago.

You must know that it is Fenzhou, one of the most important upper states in the entire Tang Dynasty, except Yongzhou, Bingzhou, Luozhou, Yangzhou and Yizhou.

"My nephew knows how powerful it is. Secretary Xue is under the order of the secretary to supervise, and he may have the intention of a queen. If Dou Weng is in trouble, my nephew can understand." Li Xuan stood up and bowed slightly sincerely.

Xue Zhongzhang belonged to Wu Chengsi, and Wu Chengsi was Empress Wu's nephew, so if there were any extra instructions, it would be unavoidable.

"No, nephew Xian is wrong." Dou Xuande waved his hand directly, and said with a sneer: "Secretary Xue is not holding the order of the secretary supervisor, nor is it the order of the Queen of Heaven. What he got is the order of the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment."

"Who?" Li Xuan couldn't help being taken aback for a moment, but then she reacted and quickly asked, "Dou Weng, why is this so?"

The corner of Dou Xuande's mouth revealed a trace of disgust: "Because he is Pei Zilong's nephew."

"Secretary Xue is the nephew of Shangshu Pei Yan?" Li Xuan frowned, and asked in a very puzzled manner: "Weng Dou, no matter who the group accompanied my nephew to the south, my nephew has carefully checked their details. If Secretary Xue is really the nephew of Shangshu Qiuguan, my nephew shouldn't be unable to find out!"

"Nephew is really cautious." Dou Xuande looked at Li Xuan with a satisfied expression on his face, and he stretched out his hand to signal: "Nephew, please sit down."

"Here!" Li Xuan sat down again, and Dou Xuande continued with a solemn expression: "My nephew doesn't know anything. Pei Zilong's wife in his early years was a daughter of the Wang family in Taiyuan. Later, when the Wang family died of illness, he proposed the concubine as his main wife. However, although his concubine came from the Xue family in Hedong, his status is humble, but he is just quite beautiful, and has no close relationship with the Xue family."

This is not close, I am afraid that in addition to being not close, there are many enmities.

The Xue family in Hedong has a large number of people in the court. Although the brothers Xue Wanche died, their descendants are still there.

If the relationship between the people is harmonious, the Xue family's deep influence on the affairs of the court will be shocking.

"As far as my nephew knows, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry Liu Gong married the cousin of the Minister of the Ministry of Punishment, Duke Pei." Li Xuan looked at Dou Xuande cautiously.

Liu Shenli, Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry, is the cousin-in-law of Pei Yan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment, and Liu Shenli is also Yan Zhuang's eldest brother-in-law.

When Li Xuan found this clue when he was in Chang'an, he immediately understood why Yan Zhuang, who was Prince Li Hong's family order, would fall to Empress Wu so quickly, and this was the reason.

"It just happens to be a cousin, and the relationship between Liu Shenli and Pei Yan is also very ordinary." Dou Xuande waved his hand indifferently.

It's nothing more than an official from a poor family in the middle of the court, and the children of the aristocratic family, which one is not in-laws, have countless connections.

Not to mention anything else, the two people in the hall, Dou Xuande is the nephew of Empress Taimu, the wife of Gaozu Li Yuan, and in terms of status, Dou Xuande is also Li Zhi's cousin.

Li Zhi and Li Xuan are of the same generation, but Li Xuan's grandmother was born in the Wang family of Longmen, and has no blood relationship with Dou Xuande.

But if it is strictly in accordance with etiquette, Dou Xuande is also Li Xuan's cousin.

The so-called in-law relationship is nothing more than icing on the cake. It is the interests that can really connect all parties.

It is also a benefit, and it can make all brothers face each other directly, let alone in-laws.

Li Xuan withdrew her thoughts, then cupped her hands and said: "Secretary Xue is holding the warrant of the Minister of Criminal Affairs, if so, then he is not holding the order of the Queen of Heaven?"

Dou Xuande nodded and said, "That's right. Although Pei Zilong is a trusted aide of the Empress Dowager, he has a normal relationship with Wu Chengsi. If the Empress Dowager really wants to have a will, Qianniuwei and Jinwuwei can handle it properly. There is no need for this Secretary Xue. Everything was instructed by Pei Zilong himself; but Pei Zilong is the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment."

A secretary of the Ministry of Criminal Affairs blocked all of Li Xuan's subsequent words.

It is the Ministry of Punishment's power to investigate and reverse cases. Even after the Jin Wuwei and Qianniuwei arrest people, they must be handed over to the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple for review and sentencing before they can be dealt with.

Now the Criminal Ministry directly sends people to arrest people, the procedure is legal,
Even if Xue Zhongzhang is not from the Ministry of Punishment, he only needs to check any official position in the Ministry of Punishment at will.

Looking at Li Xuan, Dou Xuande asked earnestly: "At this time, what will my nephew plan to do? Li Chongguang is a member of the clan after all?"

"Dou Weng, Secretary Xue is holding the warrant of the Minister of Criminal Affairs, and later borrowed the manpower of the Governor's Mansion. Even if my nephew has all the ideas in his heart, he can't do anything. In the current situation, the only way is to submit everything to the Chen Center, and the Center will decide."

Li Xuan looked sideways at the box containing the head of the demon monk Wu'an, and said softly: "Dou Weng, if this head is added to the memorial of you and me, it will be enough to expedite it by five hundred miles."

Dou Xuande's eyes lit up, he nodded immediately and said: "That's right, no matter how fast the horses of the Ministry of Punishment are, they can't compare to the horses of the Ministry of War for five hundred miles."

"The matter of Li Huainian has been properly handled. Although there is no evidence to prove that this matter is related to the governor of Shi'an County, it is a fact that the governor of Shi'an County is not strict with his nephew. I will wait for you to deal with it. After all, it is not something you and I can handle casually." Li Xuan raised his head and looked at Dou Xuande.

"Nephew is really proficient in the three flavors of officialdom!" Dou Xuande stroked the beard under his chin, with a satisfied smile on his face.

(End of this chapter)