Datang: Starting from a fortune-telling stall, Wu Zetian was suddenly abducted

Chapter 34 Rumors Begin

Duan Lun turned to look at his busy subordinates, then looked at Li Chunfeng and smiled:
"Brother Chunfeng, don't worry. Until the case is solved, their food and accommodation will be in the Ministry of Industry."

Hearing this, Li Chunfeng also bowed and thanked him several times.

After leaving the Ministry of Industry, the two walked and talked.

Judging from the clues collected so far, the black energy that disappeared without a trace was the first one.

The puppets found by the three killed guards were the second clue. It was a pity that we couldn't get those puppets, otherwise it wouldn't be so difficult now.

As for the third clue, it is the underground granary, but it is not appropriate to alert others now.

Although three clues have been collected, one of the most critical clues is still missing, which is to figure out their true intentions.

As they talked, the two returned to the Star Observation Tower.

As soon as I returned to the Star Observation Tower, my subordinates reported that a wandering monk who called himself Ximing Temple came to visit fellow Taoists.

When Li Chunfeng heard this, he knew that this person was here to provide him with clues, and immediately rushed to the hall with Li Junxian.

When they came to the hall, they saw a wandering monk in simple clothes waiting for them.

After the two sides saluted each other, the monk said that he had found out a certain piece of news.

Shenping, the abbot of Ximing Temple, has close contacts with the Turks. There are even Turks living in the temple, but he has never seen any Turks in the temple.

After learning the news, Li Chunfeng gave some money and sent Wandering Monk away.

Immediately, he looked at Li Junxian with a smile. It could be said that he had gone through the iron shoes and found nowhere, and it took no effort to get there.

Li Junxian guessed that Shenping and Shentai must be spies planted by the Turks in Chang'an City.

In addition, Li Shimin will go to Ximing Temple to take care of Queen Changsun's health.

It can already be inferred that this is a conspiracy of the Turks against Li Shimin.

Li Chunfeng also nodded with a smile and added:

"If you combine it with the puppets and the fact that they let the dignitaries bathe and change clothes."

"I think they are trying to use some kind of witchcraft."

"Because witchcraft first originated in the north."

Hearing this, Li Junxian couldn't help but gasped and said in shock:

"You mean that the Turks are going to use witchcraft on the emperor and all the nobles in Chang'an City?"

Li Chunfeng didn't react much and said calmly:

"It's just my guess. Whatever the specific situation is, let's just follow Taoist Yuan's instructions."

"Because only on that day can we find them all and eradicate them."

Li Junxian thought of Yuan Shouwei's almost miraculous divination and nodded slightly.

On the third day of the investigation, inside the Daming Palace.

Li Junxian and some of the officials who were fighting against Tuyuhun were waiting outside the palace gate.

At Chen time, the morning dynasty ends.

A father-in-law walked out of the hall and announced in a high-pitched voice that everyone should enter the hall.

Under the watchful eyes of civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, a group of musicians played drums, and Li Junxian swaggered, leading everyone into the hall neatly.

Li Shimin, who was sitting on the dragon chair, looked at them with a smile. He first praised them and then ordered the eunuch to read out the rewards.

The first person to be rewarded was Li Junxian, the leader of this battle.

At this moment, Li Junxian was also listening carefully, not because he wanted to hear about any rewards, but because he wanted to hear about his title and fiefdom.

Then I heard the eunuch read loudly:
"Feng, Zuo Wuhou Zhonglang General Li Junxian was made the Duke of Wulian County and enfeoffed the territory of Wu'an County..."

Hearing this, Li Junxian suddenly smiled bitterly in his heart, Yuan Shouwei was really right.

Now, just wait until she says her nickname, "Little Fifth Lady", and then she can be slaughtered without restraint.

By the time the eunuch finished reading out everyone's awards, it was already noon.

Li Shimin hosted a banquet for the ministers, during which he drank wine and chatted with everyone about the glorious days of the past.

The drinking ceremony began during the banquet.

It's Li Junxian's turn.

Li Junxian bowed first and said his nickname "Little Fifth Lady" frankly, which made everyone laugh.Even Li Shimin joked and said with a smile: "Aiqing is really a girl who looks like a boy."

Hearing the sound, Li Junxian smiled bitterly in his heart again.

The banquet was over and all the ministers retired.

Li Junxian did not go back to the mansion, but went to the Star Observation Tower.

After meeting Li Chunfeng, he told him what happened at the banquet.

After listening to Li Junxian's words, Li Chunfeng also smiled helplessly, and sat and waited for the rumors to appear.

As expected, in the afternoon, rumors began to spread in the streets and alleys of Chang'an City.

Many people in the taverns and teahouses were talking about it, "Have you heard? After the third generation of Tang Dynasty, the heroine Wu Wangdai ruled the world!"

"I've heard about it a long time ago. This rumor was spread a long time ago. Even Daoist Li Chunfeng has confirmed that it is true. I heard that it is still investigating recently."

"Now that the investigation has come out, do you know who this person is? This person is actually General Li Junxian!"

However, the man sitting opposite shook his head and said, "Don't talk nonsense. What you say is just a rumor."

"How could it be General Li? General Li is a man, and his surname is not Wu. You should be careful what you say."

"I'm not talking nonsense. What I said is true, and I have evidence. Think about it. General Li's official position is Zuo Wuhou Zhonglang General, his title is Wulian County Duke, and he is entrusted with the territory of Wu'an County. And you know what?”

The person opposite was annoyed, "What do you know?"

The speaker even pretended to be mysterious, "General Li's nickname is 'Little Fifth Lady'. Except that General Li is not named Wu, everything is consistent with the words in "Secret Notes"!"

"Also, if you think about it again, is he still holding a heavy soldier?"

The man opposite suddenly looked enlightened and echoed: "Hey, don't say it, it's really like this."

However, they did not notice that there was an official behind them who was listening attentively.

On the other side, in the Star Observation Tower, Li Chunfeng was still looking angry.

Li Junxian, on the other hand, was sitting cross-legged on one side, practicing the "Calming Mantra" given to him by Li Chunfeng.

At this moment, a burst of hasty footsteps sounded from the stairs.

The person who came was none other than one of Li Chunfeng’s confidants. He gasped and said:
"Tianshi, rumors have begun to spread on the streets now."

"Many people are talking about it, saying that General Li is the person in "Secret Notes" who wants to rebel and replace the Tang Dynasty!"

Hearing this, Li Chunfeng and Li Junxian looked at each other silently, and the fish took the bait! ! !
On the fourth day of the investigation, the court meeting ended.

Li Shimin asked Li Chunfeng, Li Junxian, and Guo Xiaoke to stay and asked how the case was going.

Li Chunfeng told Li Shimin everything he knew.

Li Shimin asked, since there is evidence, why don't you take someone to destroy their home now?

Li Chunfeng said that he had discussed with Li Junxian and believed that the best way was to catch them all in one go and eradicate the roots.

After Li Shimin listened, he didn't continue to ask any more questions, but ordered the eunuch to bring the memorial on the table to the three of them.

After Li Junxian read the contents of the memorial, he knelt down directly, raised his hands and said to Li Shimin:

"Your Majesty, because of the investigation of the Ximing Temple case, my minister was rumored by someone with malicious intentions."

"These rumors are all false and there is no evidence."

"Whatever you want from me, I will listen to your Majesty."

After the words fell, Li Chunfeng also knelt down and said, "Your Majesty, please make it clear how to arrange the investigation tomorrow."

Li Shimin looked at the two kneeling people with a slight smile and said:

"You two have thought too much, and I will never go back on what I have agreed with you."

"You continue the investigation. If you arrest me tomorrow, I will go there."

"As for how to arrange the personnel, you and Xiaoke can decide."

Hearing this, the two of them couldn't help being shocked, "Your Majesty, do you want to personally join in the arrest?"

Li Shimin swung his arms, "I haven't moved my muscles for a long time. I also want to see how these Turks are in combat."

The two of them kowtowed again, "Your Majesty, no, you are a man of ten thousand gold, and you cannot put yourself in danger!"

(End of this chapter)