People are in Zhenguan, solving crimes scientifically

Chapter 271 The East Palace Case begins!
When Lin Feng heard Li Shimin's words, he raised his head suddenly, with a look of astonishment on his face.

He thought that Li Shimin would give an answer such as "his ability to solve crimes is excellent", but he never thought that Li Shimin would say that "all the civil and military officials in the dynasty only trusted him."

What a special statement this is! Lin Feng believed that once this sentence was spread, it would definitely shock all the officials in the court! My status in the imperial court will also be completely different from before. In the past, I was an outstanding leader of Dali Temple, and then I will be His Majesty's favorite and a new noble in the imperial court.

Of course, while he is attracting much attention, he will also become the object of envy, envy, and hatred of all officials. His attention will be unprecedented, and his crisis will also be unprecedented.

Li Shimin's words were enough to change the trajectory of his life.

But soon, Lin Feng recovered from his shock and quickly understood the reason why Li Shimin said this.

How could I, a person who had just arrived at the Tang Dynasty court a few months ago, overwhelm people like Changsun Wuji?

The answer is precisely because he just came to the Tang Dynasty court a few months ago... When Li Shimin said that he was clean, he did not mean that he was clean and white, but that he had the cleanest background and the cleanest family background. He was completely different from other officials. He generally has a complex network of relationships, complex forces, and complex interest entanglements. He is so clean that Li Shimin can see through him at a glance.

That's why he said he could trust him the most... and this also meant that Li Chengqian's coma made Li Shimin suspicious of every court official. In other words, it was the factions of these officials that made Li Shimin suspicious.

So...doesn't Li Shimin doubt Li Tai? Otherwise, Li Shimin would only be angry with Li Tai, not the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty, not even Fang Xuanling, the eldest grandson Wuji!

Lin Feng's mind was spinning, and he instantly analyzed what Li Shimin was thinking from Li Shimin's words. However, he did not show any abnormality and said quickly: "How can I be so virtuous and talented as your Majesty to win your majesty's trust?"

But Li Shimin thought too much... Not to mention that Lin Feng had a reason not to refuse, but just to talk about Lin Feng's personality, it was impossible for him to let go of such a complicated and unpredictable case.

No wonder Li Shimin specifically said "I can trust myself the most" before. Is this because he is afraid that he will be scared and refuse?

"Lin Feng, I have only one request for you..."

Li Shimin looked at the eagerness in Lin Feng's eyes and showed a rare smile. He nodded and said: "I know you are different from others. Others are afraid of getting into trouble and push back and forth, but you can't wait to get involved in the case immediately. ”

Li Shimin looked at Lin Feng and said in a deep voice: "You have a bottom line, principles, vision, foresight, and a talent for investigating cases that no one else can match. These are enough for me to have full trust in you."

I'm afraid Li Shimin already has suspicions in his heart, and the person Li Shimin is suspicious of may have a high status!
At the same time, Li Shimin also did not allow him to leak any information about the case to the outside world, and specifically pointed out that Xiao Yu could not do it either... Does this mean that Li Shimin suspected Xiao Yu, or was the identity of the person he suspected sensitive? Or maybe Li Shimin has deeper considerations?

The authority Li Shimin gave him was far beyond the authority he could hold in his current official position. How could Lin Feng not know what this meant?

After brushing, Lin Feng's eyes suddenly lit up.

The king's heart is unpredictable. Even if Lin Feng knows countless people, he can't say that he can completely see into Li Shimin's heart.

"But I also know that this case is difficult, so I won't let you bear the huge pressure in vain. I promise you that as long as you can solve this case, you will be the next Dali Temple Shaoqing."

His dark eyes flashed with eagerness, and he bowed directly to Li Shimin and said: "I will do my best to find out the truth and live up to your majesty's trust."

But no matter what the reason is, Li Shimin's explanation is enough to prove that the things behind the current case are absolutely terrifying.

Although he knew that if he could solve the East Palace case, his position as Shaoqing would be certain, but that was just his speculation after all, and now, Li Shimin had made a direct promise.

Lin Feng couldn't help but be shocked when he heard Li Shimin's words.

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. After finishing what he said, Li Shimin stopped delaying and said, "The next case of the prince's coma will be left to you."

Both knew that the other knew the real reason, but neither showed it.

He doesn't like mediocrity. The more difficult the case is and the more cunning the enemy is, the more excited he is. Only such cases and enemies can make him truly let go.

"I give you the highest authority. In the process of investigating this case, you can use any force. Even the Qianniu Guards outside will be at your disposal. At the same time... you find anyone, no matter the royal family member As long as there is a problem, whether it is a relative of the country, a prince or a minister, you can bring him to justice."

Li Shimin looked at Lin Feng with solemn eyes, and his voice was slow but calm and dignified: "No information about this case is allowed to be leaked to the outside world, not even to Xiao Yu."

Lin Feng naturally looked flattered and once again expressed his loyalty to Li Shimin.

This means that no matter how much effort Changsun Wuji and Zhang Liang make during their own investigation, no matter how much connections and power they use, it will not have any impact on the final result.

Li Shimin directly gave himself a reassurance, so that he would not be affected by external objects.

He quickly saluted and said, "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will not disappoint Your Majesty."

Li Shimin smiled and nodded, and said: "Go and investigate. I will give you seven days. Within seven days, you can find out who caused the prince to fall into coma. After seven days, you will take up the position of Shaoqing."

Lin Feng nodded hurriedly: "I obey your order."

After saying this, Lin Feng didn't waste any more time and bowed directly to leave.

After leaving the main hall, Lin Feng stood on the steps, looked at the East Palace shrouded in a solemn atmosphere, let out a long breath, and his face was rare and solemn.

This case may be more difficult and dangerous than he originally expected.

Originally, he had been mentally prepared for this case to be used by the Four Elephants Organization against him, but now it seems that he still underestimated this case.

Li Shimin directly took the position of Shaoqing, which at best is called motivating himself, but at worst is called trading.

In exchange for the fourth-grade Shaoqing, I got the truth about the case.

How precious the fourth-grade Shaoqing is, you can know it from the personal fight between Xiao Yu and Changsun Wuji, and everything in this world is always exchanged at equal value. Li Shimin can give up the position of Shaoqing in exchange for the truth, which is enough to show In Li Shimin's view, the difficulties and dangers he encountered in this case were no easier than competing for the position of Shaoqing.

"What secrets are hidden in this case, and what does Li Shimin know, so that he can make such a judgment on the difficulty of this case... Also, in addition to targeting me, the Four Elephants Organization led the prince's coma case, and also wants to To what end?”

Lin Feng's thumbs and index fingers gently rubbed each other, and his brain started spinning rapidly at this moment.

"Li Shimin really hoped that I could find out the truth, but he didn't give me any advice... He has sealed off the East Palace for almost two days. It is impossible that he has done nothing. He must have investigated a lot of things, but he did not The information he found told me, why didn’t he share this information with me?”

Lin Feng only felt that Li Shimin's behavior just now was a bit strange. Li Shimin clearly wanted to know the truth eagerly, but he did not share clues with him or save himself time. From this point of view, Li Shimin did not seem to be so eager.

Why does Li Shimin have such seemingly contradictory behavior?
He looked at the East Palace illuminated by the bright sunlight, and felt that the East Palace in front of him was even more foggy than the palace yesterday, and it seemed that the clear sunlight was also blurred.

"This case is really mysterious. I'm really becoming more and more interested in it."

Lin Feng took a deep breath and calmed down his chaotic thoughts. The most important thing now was to investigate the case. As long as he could find clues, find evidence, find a breakthrough, and find out the truth... then all the secrets behind it would naturally be revealed to him. But where to find a breakthrough?
While he was thinking, a voice suddenly sounded: "Li Zhen, the last general Qianniu, has met Lin Sizheng."

Lin Feng followed the sound and saw a young, burly man wearing a thousand-niu armor, clasping his fists and saluting him.

Qianniuwei was equivalent to Li Shimin's personal soldiers, so even though the rank of Qianniubeishen was not high, he had a very special status and was an existence that officials dared not despise.

And precisely because of the special nature of Senniu Prefecture, those who can hold this position are mostly those who have made trustworthy achievements or are military attachés trained by the royal family since childhood. Others, let alone Senniu Prefecture, even the most ordinary Senniu Prefecture I can't even be a guard.

The Qianniu prepared Li Zhen in front of him is the one who has made great achievements. His father is Li Ji who has made great military exploits. He is the only person in the Tang Dynasty who can be equal to Li Jing.

"It turns out to be Li Qianniu." Lin Feng smiled and cupped his hands. Qianniu Beishen was also referred to as Qianniu. He called Li Qianniu appropriately.

Li Zhen had a resolute face and spoke calmly and orderly, saying: "Your Majesty ordered General Lin to cooperate with Lin Sizheng in investigating the case. If Lin Sizheng has any instructions, he can directly tell General Lin. No matter what happens, General Lin will do it for Lin Sizheng." "

Lin Feng's eyes flashed slightly when he heard this. It seemed that Li Zhen was specially prepared for him by Li Shimin... Li Zhen was Qianniu Preparation and the eldest son of Li Ji. He could represent Li Shimin's will and be protected by his father, so Li Zhen If you cooperate with yourself, there is indeed no one in Chang'an City who cannot be investigated or arrested.

He smiled and nodded: "Then we'll have Lao Li Qianniu next."

Li Zhen shook his head, spoke in a straight tone, and said: "It's your duty, that's what you should do."

Although he had just come into contact with Li Zhen, Lin Feng had already gotten to know Li Zhen through a few words.

Like Wei Zheng, Li Zhen should be the kind of person who abides by rules when talking and doing things. When dealing with such people, some people may think that they are boring and inflexible, but Lin Feng likes such people very much.

Such a person is straightforward in his heart, saying one thing and another, and will never do one thing to his face and behind his back. At such a critical moment in the investigation of the case, Lin Feng feels more at ease with people like Li Zhen.

Zhao Shishi and Zhao Xieyang are not here at the moment. Although Sun Fujia will come to assist him, Sun Fujia is not young after all. There are many things that Sun Fujia cannot do for him directly. Now that Li Zhen is cooperating with him, it can be considered He made up for Zhao Shiwu's shortcomings and allowed his team to still take shape.

He smiled, thought for a while, and said, "Can I go see His Royal Highness?"

When Li Zhen heard this, he moved out of the way and said, "Lin Si is coming this way."

There is no nonsense, just do what you say, which is really some of Wei Zheng's characteristics... Lin Feng followed Li Zhen and walked quickly to the backyard.

With Li Zhen's leadership, the Qianniu Guards along the way finally stopped staring at him with cannibalistic eyes, and Lin Feng was able to move forward unimpeded.

"Li Qianniu, I wonder where the guards, maids and eunuchs in the East Palace have gone?" Lin Feng walked while asking Li Zhen to learn about the current situation in the East Palace.

Li Zhen answered all questions and said: "There were two accidents in the East Palace in just one month. Your Majesty was furious and thought that the servants in the East Palace did not fulfill their duties. And now it is not sure who actually harmed His Highness the Crown Prince. Everyone in the East Palace has They were suspected, so His Majesty ordered that everyone be arrested, and now they are all locked up in prison and guarded by Qianniu Guards, and no one can get close to them. "

It was as I expected...Lin Feng was not surprised. Judging from the importance Li Shimin attached to Li Chengqian, Li Shimin did not kill all these people in anger. He felt that these people's lives were good, and he met a wise king. Whenever he met It's other emperors, and I'm afraid these people's heads have already fallen to the ground.

"In other words, after His Highness the Crown Prince fell into coma, except for you Qianniu Guards, these people in the East Palace have not had any contact with any outsiders?" Lin Feng continued to ask.

Li Zhen nodded: "Yes, as soon as the prince fell unconscious, the guards of the East Palace sealed off the East Palace first. When His Majesty knew the situation, he ordered us Qianniu Guards to take over all the security of the East Palace, and at the same time arrested everyone in the East Palace. So they have no chance to leave the East Palace, let alone contact with outsiders.”

This is good news. If the person who made Li Chengqian unconscious was someone from the East Palace, he would not have much chance to deal with the clues, and the clues may still remain.

Lin Feng thought for a while and suddenly said: "I wonder if your Majesty has sent someone to interrogate these people in the East Palace?"

Li Zhen paused slightly this time, but quickly said: "The interrogation has been completed."

"What's the result?" Lin Feng looked directly at Li Zhen. Li Zhen was a person like Wei Zheng who abided by the rules. Li Shimin asked him to fully cooperate with him. In the case where Li Shimin did not clearly tell him what he was not allowed to tell him, he believed that even if it was related to Li Shimin and Li Zhen will not hide it either.

As expected, Li Zhen shook his head: "I didn't find anyone with any problems."

No one was found to have any problems... Lin Feng said: "Did Li Qianniu also participate in the interrogation?"

Li Zhen shook his head: "No, the general is responsible for protecting His Majesty's safety and always staying by His Majesty's side. That's what the General said when he heard them report to His Majesty."

Lin Feng nodded. The result that Li Zhen knew was Qianniuwei's report to Li Shimin, so there should be no problem... Qianniuwei did not produce any valuable clues during the interrogation. It was because they were not good at interrogating criminals and did not ask. Or is it that Li Chengqian's coma has nothing to do with the people in the East Palace?
If it had nothing to do with the East Palace, then it seemed that Li Tai was the only one who had contact with Li Chengqian that day.

In this case, doesn't the result of Qian Niuwei's interrogation point directly to Li Tai?

Lin Feng narrowed his eyes and said, "I wonder if you have investigated His Royal Highness the King of Yue? What was the result?"

When facing people like Wei Zheng, there is no need to hide and tuck them in. It is most appropriate to ask them directly.

"I have never investigated the King of Yue."

To Lin Feng's surprise, Li Zhen shook his head and said: "His Majesty only ordered the Qianniu Guards to blockade Prince Yue's Mansion, but he did not allow us to enter the investigation."

Li Shimin didn't investigate Li Tai?
Why didn't he investigate Li Tai?

Lin Feng said: "Has Your Majesty seen His Royal Highness the King of Yue after the Crown Prince fell into coma?"

Li Zhen still shook his head: "Your Majesty has never left the East Palace since he came to the East Palace. His Royal Highness the King of Yue is confined to the Palace of the King of Yue, so naturally he has never met His Majesty."

Li Shimin didn't even meet Li Tai...

Something is wrong, 11 out of 10 points are wrong!

There was no way that Li Shimin didn't know that the rumors outside were so powerful, and he also sent people to interrogate the people in the East Palace, and the result was that everyone in the East Palace was fine... Therefore, all these aspects pointed to Li Tai.

But Li Shimin not only did not investigate Li Tai, he did not even say to meet Li Tai... Did he believe from the bottom of his heart that Li Tai was not responsible for this incident?
But if that was really the case, why would he send Qianniu Guards to surround Prince Yue's Mansion and ground Li Tai?

It doesn’t make sense!
Li Shimin's behavior is really getting weirder and weirder.

He must know something and must be hiding something, but if he really wants to hide the truth, why let me investigate? Are you using your position as Shaoqing to stimulate me and make me invest my life in investigating the case?
Lin Feng frowned. He had calculated everything, but he failed to calculate that the most confusing part of this case would actually start with Li Shimin...

"Lin Templezheng."

At this time, Li Zhen's voice suddenly sounded, and he said: "We are here."

(End of this chapter)