Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

"There is no rush. The first step is to attack and then to attack, and the last step is to use troops. If you want to oust Li Longji without causing a backlash from the Guanlong clan, you must consider both internal and external considerations."

"I heard that Prince Li Ying's situation has become more and more difficult recently. Please find a time to bring him here, and I will talk to him."

In fact, regarding the issue of the Tang Dynasty, Fan Xin had not thought about replacing him as emperor.

But as a result, the war in the Tang Dynasty will inevitably ignite, the people will be devastated, and in the end, the only ones who will benefit are the alien races who are eyeing them.

So the best way is to support a puppet for your own use like Cao Cao did.

This would neither violate his promise to Wu Zetian nor cause a strong backlash from the wealthy clan, which was the best of both worlds.

Liuzi thought for a while and then clasped his fists with emotion.

"Your Majesty has great admiration for your friendship with the Supreme Emperor. She is so lucky to have a minister like you."

No one understands Fan Xin better than Liuzi. It's all nonsense that he can't bear the loss of life and is afraid of causing a backlash.

Who among Youzhou cavalry's swordsmen dared to say a word?

In the final analysis, the prince was unwilling to break his oath to Wu Zetian.

Thinking of Wu Zetian's voice and appearance, Fan Xin came to the window with his hands behind his back, a look of melancholy in his eyes.

"A thousand-mile horse always exists, but a bole does not always exist. You only see my friendship and friendship, but you don't see the Supreme Emperor's protection of me."

"How could this happen without her? Well, go and prepare to save people. When Gao Xianzhi faces the saint tomorrow, it will be the day he goes to jail. It's time to accept this tough guy."

Liu Zi took a deep look at Fan Xin, bowed and left...

Qinzheng Hall.

"Two father-in-laws, could you please go in and tell me that the general has returned from Anxi and there is something you want to report."

After returning from Wanghe Pavilion, Gao Xianzhi always felt that something was wrong, so he went to inquire about the current situation, and then learned that Fan Xin and the imperial court had already broken up in front of Yingtian Gate.

Hearing this news, Gao Xianzhi felt extremely uneasy, even though he was upright and worthy of the court.

But if the news of his meeting with Fan Xin reaches the court, wouldn't it confirm the fact that he is a member of the Fan Party?

Therefore, he rushed to the palace before the palace gate closed and wanted to explain it to the emperor in person.

The chamberlain shook his head and said with regret: "General Gao, you came too late. Your Majesty has just gone to bed. If you have anything to do, you should tell me tomorrow."

Gao Xianzhi's face became anxious, he took a step forward and grabbed the chamberlain's arm.

"Father, Gao really has something important that he wants to report to His Majesty in person. Please be accommodating."

"Oh, General Gao, you're hurting the Zajia family!" The chamberlain broke free from the restraints and complained dissatisfiedly.

"I'm sorry, father-in-law, Gao is too anxious. Can you please tell me about this?"

"General Gao, why do I say you don't understand people? Everyone said that His Majesty is asleep, why do you continue to pester me? Go away quickly, otherwise I will call the guards."

Seeing that the chamberlain was getting impatient, Gao Xianzhi sighed, turned and left, planning to explain himself to the court tomorrow morning.

After he left, Wei Dayuan came out from behind the beam and said with a smile.

"Why is Gao gone?"

"Back to Eunuch Wei, the boys drove him away. Hey, he doesn't know etiquette. He doesn't even want to spend a little money to ask for help. He deserves to be punished by his master."

The two chamberlains spit on the ground and cursed disdainfully.

"Okay, Gao won't be around for a few more days. There's no need to waste your energy on him. You two can follow me and serve His Highness Prince Shou."

Glancing at Gao Xianzhi's back, Wei Dayuan sneered and left proudly...

The next day, Daming Palace.

The ministers came to the main hall one after another, gathering in small groups and talking quietly.

During this period, Gao Xianzhi wanted to go forward and pay a visit to these court ministers.

But when the other party saw that he was a general from somewhere, he didn't even bother to say hello and turned his head away, making Gao Xianzhi extremely embarrassed.

Fortunately, a young official noticed him and stepped forward with a smile.

"I think your attire is that of a general from Anxi, right? I am Feng Chengcheng, the young minister of Dali Temple."

"Feng Shaoqing is right. The general is indeed from Anxi, but I don't know these people..."

Gao Xianzhi didn't understand that he didn't offend them when he first arrived, so why didn't he want to see her so much?
Feng Chengcheng smiled slightly, his expression looking a little helpless.

"General Gao is overly concerned. Our court has always had a tradition of Beijing officials looking down on local officials. You are from Anxi, so no one wants to talk to you. Just wait for a while to get to know each other."

"Oh, so that's it." Gao Xianzhi breathed a sigh of relief and secretly slandered in his heart.

"These officials in the capital are really idle. They are not good at fighting. They are blind as fuck."

Just when Gao Xianzhi was about to ask when His Majesty would come, the big bell of the Daming Palace rang leisurely, and all the civil and military officials quickly walked to their seats and bowed down.

"My ministers, please see Your Majesty, long live my emperor!"

"My dear friends, please be free."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

After the ministers straightened up, Zhang Shuo walked out of the queue and said.

"Your Majesty, the Tai Tang Dynasty is becoming more and more stable. If the imperial court continues to stay in Luoyang, it will inevitably be suspected of abandoning Li Tang's style."

"Therefore, the veteran thought that the imperial court could move the capital back to Chang'an to inherit the wishes of the ancestors of the past dynasties."

Li Longji nodded, looked at the other ministers, and asked.

"What do you think about moving the capital?"

"Your Majesty, what Prime Minister Zhang said is reasonable. Compared with Luoyang, Chang'an is the foundation of our Tang Dynasty that will last forever. It's time to go back." Li Linfu echoed.

"I second the proposal!" All the ministers bowed down together.

Seeing that the ministers unanimously agreed to move the capital back to Chang'an, Li Longji was about to make the final decision, but unexpectedly a dull voice sounded.

"Wait a minute, I don't agree to move the capital back to Chang'an at this time."

"Gao Xianzhi?"

Seeing that the person who opposed was Gao Xianzhi, the emperor and his ministers were stunned, and Li Longji frowned.

"Why don't you agree?"

Under the gaze of everyone, Gao Xianzhi took a deep breath and said loudly.

"Your Majesty, Chang'an is located in a strategic location. The enemies in the Western Region have not yet been eliminated. If we move the capital rashly, we will definitely be in danger."

"I think it's better to wait for a while."

In Gao Xianzhi's opinion, his remarks were entirely from a military perspective.

But in the eyes of Li Longji and the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs, Gao Xianzhi's words clearly showed that he was afraid of the enemy and did not take restoring the glory of the Tang Dynasty seriously at all.

In particular, Li Longji was filled with hatred. He was a face-loving person and was planning to move the capital to save face.

This guy openly contradicted himself just because he had Fan Xin's backing.

"Hmph, do you really think that I don't dare to kill you?" Li Longji secretly said with hatred in his heart.

At this time, a censor came out and held his hands in anger.

"Your Majesty, I impeach Gao Xianzhi for twelve major crimes and thirty-six minor crimes!"

Gao Xianzhi was shocked when he saw the imperial censor impeaching him righteously.

He never dreamed that the imperial court would treat him and the Anxi Army like this, and for a moment his heart was filled with grievances and anger.

What made it even more difficult for him to accept was Li Longji and the civil and military officials.

During the impeachment period, no one spoke justice for himself, and everyone looked at him coldly. "Gao Xianzhi, you were born in Goryeo. Instead of despising you, I entrusted you with important responsibilities. Is this how you repay me?"

"Listen, what have you done by taking free money, reselling arms, and secretly having affairs with the Tibetans?"

The more Li Longji talked, the angrier he became. Finally, he patted the throne and stood up, speaking condescendingly.

"You have disappointed me so much. Someone has come to draw up an order to remove Gao Xianzhi from all his duties and take him to Dali Temple for interrogation!"

"Yes!"

The warrior in front of the palace walked up to Gao Xianzhi, stretched out his hand and made a gesture of invitation.

"General Gao, please?"

After coming back to his senses, Gao Xianzhi took a deep look at Li Longji and the ministers standing there, and bowed.

"Thank you for your kindness, General!" After saying that, he stood up and walked out. His shadow was stretched under the afterglow of the setting sun.

Looking at Gao Xianzhi's back, Li Longji murmured with a complicated expression.

"It's not your disloyalty, it's not my fault. If you want to blame me, I blame you for being with the wrong person..."

Looking back from outside the palace, Li Longji said calmly with his hands behind his back.

"Li Linfu, Gao Xianzhi's case is of great importance and will be left to you. Remember, you would rather kill three thousand by mistake than let one go!"

"I understand. I will go to Dali Temple to supervise the case in person later."

Speaking of this, Li Linfu hesitated for a moment: "Your Majesty, the Minister of Dali Temple was killed by Fan Xin yesterday and is currently vacant. You see..."

Li Longji frowned and touched his chin.

"This is an urgent matter. I wonder who Mr. Li can choose?"

"Your Majesty, the imperial censor Yang Guozhong is suitable to be the minister of Dali Temple. He is tall and upright, and he is even more ruthless when he is the supervisory censor."

"If he can serve as the minister of Dali Temple, he will definitely give our country a completely new look at the rule of law in the Tang Dynasty!"

"Yang Guozhong?"

Li Longji was startled and felt as if he had heard this name somewhere.

Seeing that the emperor couldn't remember, Gao Lishi reminded him in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, have you forgotten? A few days ago, didn't King Longevity Li Lu tell you that he wanted to marry a woman named Yang Yuhuan? He is her cousin."

"Oh, it turns out he is a relative of Long'er, no wonder he sounds familiar."

Li Longji slapped his forehead in sudden realization and said to His Highness.

"Okay, just as Prime Minister Li said, let Yang Guozhong inspect the post of Minister of Dali Temple and disperse the dynasty!"

"Long live my emperor! Long live!"

After the ministers straightened up and walked out in twos and threes, a burly middle-aged official came to Li Linfu and bowed.

"Your Majesty, Yang Guozhong, would like to thank Prime Minister Li for your cultivation. I will definitely do my best to repay your kindness in the future."

Hearing these words, Li Linfu's smile became even brighter and he personally helped Yang Guozhong up.

"You don't have to be polite, Mr. Yang Si. I have been friends with Xianyu Zhongtong, a great businessman in Shu, for many years. With his recommendation, I will naturally look after you."

"Let's go to Dali Temple Prison to see Gao Xianzhi, a rip-off."

"Subordinate to obey!"

On the way to Dali Temple, Yang Guozhong rolled his eyes and asked.

"Prime Minister Li, Gao Xianzhi has some loyal subordinates. If they find out, will they cause trouble?"

Li Linfu sneered, a fierce light flashed in his eyes.

"Don't worry, no one can escape under the emperor's feet. The truth has been sent to capture him."

While talking, the two of them came to Dali Temple. Because he was a key criminal judged by the emperor himself, Gao Xianzhi was imprisoned on death row.

When the two of them saw him, the latter had been tortured with scars and was vomiting blood.

"General Gao, I won't say anything because you are a man. I just want to ask you, when did you collude with the Tubo people?"

Hearing the noise, Gao Xianzhi raised his head, glanced at Li Linfu, and sneered.

"I, Gao Xianzhixing, sit up straight and have never failed the imperial court. How could I have an affair with the Tubo people? There must be some treacherous ministers who framed me!

Li Linfu frowned slightly. He thought that Gao Xianzhi had some brains to become the Anxi military commander, but he didn't expect that Gao Xianzhi was a reckless man who couldn't even understand this little bit of knowledge.

Everyone from top to bottom knew that Gao Xianzhi was unjust, so why didn't anyone speak up?

It's just because this guy was in the wrong team and switched to Fan Xin's sect. If he doesn't deserve to die, who should die?
"Forget it, Prime Minister Li, I'd better go down and talk to him."

Yang Guozhong straightened his collar, stretched out his hand to lift Xianzhi's chin, and said with a sinister smile.

"General Gao, when I was working in Shu, I met many people like you who are not afraid of death. Let me tell you clearly."

"If you admit that you are reselling arms, being greedy for free money, and having liaisons with the Tibetans, you will definitely die, but your subordinates will live."

"If you continue to carry it on, then your brothers will..." Yang Guozhong said with a sinister laugh.

"Bah, you despicable villain, I will kill you!" Gao Xianzhi roared angrily.

Yang Guozhong wiped the saliva from his face and said with a smile.

"There are many people in the world who want to kill me, and you are not the least of them. Just tell me whether you plead guilty or not, right?"

Gao Xianzhi's eyes widened and he wished he could tear this despicable man apart with his own hands.

He never expected that he, who had gone through life and death on the battlefield and made extraordinary achievements, would die not in the hands of the enemy, but in the hands of the imperial court.

He was angry and unwilling at the same time, but when he thought of his subordinates who were loyal to the Tang Dynasty, Gao Xianzhi compromised.

His death was not a pity, but the brothers must not be persecuted anymore.

After thinking about this, Gao Xianzhi said in a hoarse voice.

"I can plead guilty, but you must promise to let my brothers and subordinates go!"

"So you agreed?" Yang Guozhong's eyes lit up, and he quickly ordered someone to bring a prepared confession for Gao Xianzhi to sign and pledge.

After completing this, Yang Guozhong handed the confession to Li Linfu with a smile on his face.

"As expected of Prime Minister Li, you can do anything as soon as you show off."

After taking a look at the content above, Li Linfu nodded with satisfaction.

"Okay, with this confession, the execution can be carried out tomorrow. Let's go!"

As the two left, the cell quickly became quiet.

Da da…

There was a sound of footsteps in the corridor.

The cell door opened, and a figure appeared in front of Gao Xianzhi.

"Is it you?" Gao Xianzhi obviously recognized that the person coming was Feng Chengcheng, the young minister of Dali Temple who he had met in the court.

"Come and be safe, General Gao." Feng Chengcheng said with a smile.

"Are you here to interrogate me too?"

Signaling his two subordinates to exit, Feng Chengcheng glanced around, stepped forward and whispered.

"To be honest, General Gao, I am not here for interrogation, but to rescue you and your brother..."

(End of this chapter)