Tang Dynasty detective

Chapter 372 The Dream of the Prosperous Age
Li Longji was stunned for a moment, even Gao Lishi and others looked at him in bewilderment.

It is inconceivable that someone would refuse the emperor's reward, not to mention that Li Canghai's request has nothing to do with him, which is even more surprising.

Yang Guozhong rolled his eyes, and immediately said: "Li Canghai, Your Majesty gave you a reward, but you don't want it. Could it be that you despise what His Majesty rewarded you?"

Li Canghai frowned slightly, he didn't even bother to look at Yang Guozhong, he bowed deeply to Li Longji, and said solemnly: "Your Majesty, there are frequent locust plagues in various state capitals, and the crops are not harvested, and the people have to leave their homes. I implore Your Majesty to issue an order to let the state capitals open warehouses to release grain and relieve the people!"

Li Longji stared at Li Canghai intently, with a hint of anger in his eyes, he suddenly asked: "I ask you, how many state capitals have been ravaged by locusts?"

"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty is now in its prime, and the people live and work in peace and contentment. There is no locust plague at all." Yang Guozhong suddenly said to Li Longji, and then he turned around and pointed at Li Canghai, saying seriously: "My lord, you deceived your majesty with the locust plague." , what is the purpose?"

"Oh? Who are we lying to His Majesty?" Li Canghai stared at Yang Guozhong coldly, and said, "The locust plague has occurred for several years, the people have already complained, and the people have been displaced. These should have been reported a few years ago. Heaven listens, why does the Holy One not know about the locust plague until now?"

"Li Canghai, what do you mean? Are you saying that the truth is deliberately deceiving the Holy One?" Yang Guozhong's old face drooped instantly.

Li Canghai snorted, and said calmly: "My lord Yang, it is a crime of deceiving the emperor to lie to the majesty! Only the majesty will know if there is a plague of locusts."

Li Longji looked at the two with a gloomy expression, his brows twisted into the word 'Chuan'.

Seeing this, Yang Guozhong cried inwardly that something was wrong.

In the past, the emperor never doubted him, but now after going through many things, the emperor obviously no longer trusts him as before.

He rolled his eyes, knelt down on the ground immediately, pretended to be loyal, and said, "Your Majesty! Li Canghai is a false accusation! I am loyal to your Majesty, loyal to the Tang Dynasty, how can I do something like this?" This kind of thing? It is true that there were locust plagues in one or two counties, but the locust plague has been resolved and has not affected the people. I thought this trivial matter would not be enough to alarm Your Majesty, so I did not announce it. But I am loyal to Your Majesty. Heaven and earth can learn from each other! Your Majesty!"

Yang Guozhong beat his chest and stamped his feet, and what he said was sincere, Li Longji's heart softened immediately.

Compared with Li Canghai, Li Longji has significantly more trust in Yang Guozhong.

After all, Yang Guozhong served him for many years.

Li Longji paced back and forth a few times. After a little thought, he said: "I believe what Guozhong said, and I believe you are not lying. The locust plague in one or two counties is not enough to shake the foundation of our Tang Dynasty. Since you If you don't receive the reward, then I will follow what you said and reduce the taxes of the two counties with the worst locust plague."

Hearing this, Li Canghai secretly sighed.

Li Longji has not yet noticed that the disaster is approaching, he has been living in the dream of a prosperous country and a strong people. What is even more hateful is that his trust in treacherous ministers like Yang Guozhong is chilling.

He could clearly see a sneer of complacency on the corner of Yang Guozhong's mouth when Li Longji made his decision.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness." Li Canghai saluted Li Longji, then shook his head and sighed secretly.

"I will leave the matter of the roster to you. Before returning to Chang'an, I hope you will give me a result." Li Longji stood up, waved his hand a little tiredly and said, "It's getting late, I'm going to bed Already, get back!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Several people bent down to salute at the same time, and then slowly exited the hall.

After leaving the hall, Yang Guozhong stared at Li Canghai and said, "Lord Li, the truth has never offended you, right? Why do you keep targeting the truth?"

Li Canghai narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "If Mr. Xiangguo is innocent, why should he be afraid of being targeted by others? In fact, there is one thing I have never understood. 'Nilin Xuanwu' can enter Yingyangwei under Liu Tong's arrangement." , but as the imperial guards, how did they infiltrate? This matter is a serious doubt!"

After saying this, Li Canghai glanced at Yang Guozhong meaningfully.

Yang Guozhong's expression changed instantly, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, he glared at Li Canghai fiercely, then he flicked his sleeves, snorted coldly, turned around and walked towards the corner on the right side of the hall.

After Yang Guozhong left, Gao Luochuan quickly left the palace with the roster, following the plan, and hoped that those officials could turn around and do the right thing.

After the two left, Li Canghai and Gao Lishi were left in front of the main hall.

"Master Li, what's the matter with you?" Gao Lishi asked.

Li Canghai looked around and said in a low voice, "General Gao, do you recognize Lu Jitong?"

Gao Lishi was obviously taken aback, his brows trembled slightly, he stared at Li Canghai without saying a word.

Seeing his cautious expression, Li Canghai smiled slightly and said, "It seems that General Gao can't trust Li! If that's the case, I'm leaving."

After speaking, Li Canghai was about to step away.

However, just as he raised his foot, Gao Lishi held him back.

Gao Lishi stared at Li Canghai, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Since Mr. Li already knows, then I don't need to hide it anymore. Lu Jitong is the 'Pauil Dragon Secret Guard'."

Li Canghai nodded and said, "I already knew this, and I also know that he was ordered to assist a few Dongying people and protect a box."

Gao Lishi looked at him in surprise, and said, "How do you know?"

"What I know is far more than that. I also know that this box has not been delivered to the general." Li Canghai said lightly.

Gao Lishi's face became solemn in an instant. He looked around, lowered his voice, and said in surprise: "Master Li, where do you know this?"

Li Canghai didn't answer his question, but asked, "General Gao, what secret is hidden in that box? It's so important?"

Gao Lishi looked solemn, and after thinking for a while, he said deeply: "I can only tell Mr. Li that this box is the treasure of Japan. As for what secrets are hidden in it, I don't know. Since Mr. Li is so familiar with this matter, , you must know where the box is now?"

Li Canghai shook his head and said, "The whereabouts of the box are unknown now, no one knows where it is now."

"What's going on here?" Gao Lishi was very surprised, and he frowned and said: "On the day the rebels rebelled, I received a letter from Lu Jitong Feige, saying that the brocade box was already in Zhengyang, and asked me to send someone to come to Zhengyang. to meet them. However, none of the people I sent have returned.”

(End of this chapter)