In less than a moment, Li Boyu had already returned to Du Fu's thatched cottage, Du Fu welcomed Li Boyu into the hut and hurriedly asked, "How are things going?" Li Boyu bowed down and replied: "Back to Mr. Du, Master Li Yu promised to help, and when I left, he had already taken advantage of his pride to go to the East Palace. ”

After hearing this, Du Fu immediately clapped his hands and replied: "Great, it seems that there are still hot-blooded people in the imperial court, so let's wait for the news of Lord Li Mi." Li Tianran, who was on the side, also nodded again and again after hearing this.

At the beginning of the unitary time, the East Palace, the prince's study.

In recent years, the right minister Yang Guozhong has gained power, and the house has been visiting, and the East Palace has been deserted, but even so, there are many people under the East Palace. Prince Li Xiang is cautious by nature, often only one person is allowed to enter alone, and no one is allowed to disturb when talking, even if Li Mi comes to visit, he can only wait in the front hall for tea, and finally when he arrives, he has to be summoned by the eunuchs, Li Mi does not dare to delay, and quickly puts down the tea cup in his hand, and follows the eunuchs into the study.

But as soon as he entered the study, Li Mi couldn't help but be stunned, it turned out that in addition to the prince Li Xiang in the study, there was actually another person, although that person was close to the age of sixties, and his temples were white, but he still looked vigorous and vigorous, and the evil spirit honed on the battlefield for many years made him not angry and self-assured! Although Li Mi was a little surprised, he also hurriedly stepped forward to salute the prince and the man respectfully, and said, "Minister Li Mi has met His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and General Guo!" ”

Without waiting for the prince to speak, Guo Ziyi immediately laughed and said: "The old man often says that the younger generation is always the most optimistic about Li Yu, although you have hidden in the famous mountains, cultivated for many years, and adapted to the habit of seclusion, but the old man can see that you will gallop on the battlefield and become famous in the future!" Seeing you today, it seems that the old man is looking forward to it! ”

After Guo Ziyi was a famous minister in the Western Han Dynasty, he had a very high prestige in the court for many years, and after he praised him like this, Li Mi couldn't help but be a little frightened, and immediately bowed down again and said: "General Guo praised it falsely, Li Mi didn't dare!" ”

Seeing that Li Mi was modest, the prince immediately spoke: "Hey, it is General Guo's praise, you can afford it, you don't have to be humble!" I don't know what is the urgency of your trip to the East Palace? If you don't arrive, this palace is about to send someone to summon you. ”

Hearing what the prince said, Li Mi asked rhetorically: "The prince is about to send someone to call me?" I don't know what's the matter? ”

The crown prince Li Xiang said with a serious face: "This palace does have important matters to discuss with you, you will report the matter of your coming first, and it will not be too late to discuss the rest." ”

Li Mi couldn't help but glance sideways at Guo Ziyi, the prince has never liked many people to discuss matters at the same time, although General Guo is also a person that the prince relies on, but Li Mi also has some scruples, the prince saw Li Mi's doubts, and immediately said: "General Guo is not an outsider, you just say it!" ”

Li Mi replied, "Oh! Returning to His Royal Highness the Prince, the minister came to discuss a matter this time, this matter is important, and I hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will think twice. ”

The prince asked, "What?" ”

Li Yu replied: "Thoroughly investigate Li Bai's murder. ”

As soon as Li Mi said this, the prince couldn't help frowning slightly, thought for a while, and then slowly replied: "Isn't Li Bai's matter already handed over to Dali Temple for investigation, and the East Palace's forcible intervention at this moment is bound to take a lot of effort, besides, Li Bai is just a grass citizen, is this matter necessary?" ”

After hearing this, Li Mi immediately bowed down and replied: "This matter is really necessary in the opinion of the minister!" Although Li Bai is now a grass people, he is no different from a god in the heart of the Tang Dynasty, if the East Palace helps at this moment, the East Palace will be different in the heart of the Shizi in the future. On the contrary, if the East Palace turns a deaf ear at this moment, then he will definitely give people the truth one day, saying that the East Palace does not pity talents. ”

The prince muttered: "But in case Li Baizhen kills someone... ”

Without waiting for the prince to finish speaking, Li Mi preemptively answered: "Although the minister Li Mi has never met Li Baisu, it can be seen from his words that he is heroic and free and easy, and he is by no means the kind of person who sneaks into other people's mansions and does things that are unreasonable. ”

"Good! The old man really didn't look away, Li Mi really has a real temperament! Although I haven't met, I dare to protect it like this, which shows his love and righteousness! As soon as Li Mi finished speaking, Guo Ziyi couldn't help but praise loudly.

The prince didn't answer, just nodded silently, and Li Yu continued to speak when he saw this: "As far as the minister knows, this right minister has long had a suspicion with Li Bai, and this time Li Bai fell into his hands, no matter what the facts are, he will definitely fall into the well and cause Li Bai to die!" If His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can help in time, find out the truth, and return Li Bai's innocence, then His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise in the eyes of the world, and this time it will definitely give the right minister a big blow! ”

The prince nodded lightly again, but still did not express his position, Li Mi wanted to open his mouth and persuade again, but as soon as the prince raised his hand, Li Mi wanted to speak and stopped, the prince looked at Li Mi, and asked rhetorically: "Your words do have some truth, but the right minister will definitely be wary of this matter, how should we intervene?" In addition, who should the palace send to investigate this matter? ”

Li Mi bowed down and continued to reply: "According to the minister's opinion, this matter should not be investigated secretly, otherwise even if the clues are found, it is not good to report it to the saint directly, and then the saint will be reprimanded by the saint for acting beyond his authority, and this matter can only be reported by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to the saint and state the stakes, and then it can be done!" ”

The prince was embarrassed: "But... What if the saint doesn't allow it? ”

Li Mi replied confidently: "Today's saint is wise and resourceful, as long as His Royal Highness the Crown Prince clarifies the stakes, the minister expects that the saint will definitely agree; Taking a step back, even if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not allowed to investigate the case in person, then the East Palace will ask for a review of the case, and the saint will always agree, right? Killing Li Bai is not trivial, and the sage knows the way of checks and balances on the left and right, and he will never be judged and acted by the right minister alone! ”

After hearing this, the prince nodded, and seemed to agree with Li Yu's words, and then asked: "Okay, then the palace will ask you again, who should be sent to investigate this matter?" ”

Li Mi replied: "The minister has the courage to recommend one person, and the bad person Li Tianran!" ”

The prince was stunned and muttered, "Li... Natural? Who is this? Hongu had never heard of it before. ”

Li Yu replied: "Don't hide it from His Royal Highness the Prince, this person is Li Bai's second son!" The minister has a personal relationship with Du Fu, this is the person recommended by Du Fu, who is good at criminal inference, and is the son of Li Bai, and will do his best to investigate this matter! ”

The prince replied, "Li Bai's second son? Is there something wrong with having the criminal's son investigate the criminal's case? In this case, I am afraid that the saint will not answer! ”

Li Mi replied again: "Your Royal Highness the Crown Prince don't worry, there is no need to explain this matter to the sage, just let him disguise himself and blend into the ranks of the investigators; In case of misfortune and this matter is reported by others, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can not know that what the East Palace wants is only the truth of this case, and it doesn't matter who investigates the ministers! ”

His Royal Highness the Crown Prince couldn't help but gasp, this matter is indeed a bit risky, but this seems to be the best choice, hesitated again and again, and finally replied slowly: "This matter... According to your plan, tomorrow morning, the palace will meet the saint and explain the matter! ”

When Li Mi heard this, he immediately bowed down and responded: "His Royal Highness Prince Xie, the ministers will definitely handle this matter and live up to expectations!" ”

The prince looked at Li Mi in front of him and Guo Ziyi on the side, and said: "Actually, the palace summoned you and the two of you to come today, there is another matter to discuss, this matter is important, and I hope that the two of you don't have to have any scruples and plan for the palace!" ”

After hearing this, Li Mi and Guo Ziyi immediately bowed down and said in unison: "Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asks, the two ministers must know everything and say everything!" ”

The prince hesitated for a moment, and finally said slowly: "What do you and the others think about today's saint's desire to 'canon'? ”

As soon as these words came out, Li Mi and the others couldn't help but tighten their eyebrows, in fact, there was no need for the prince to ask about this matter, and the two of them were already full of worries and worries, but it was just inconvenient to say it for a while.

Guo Ziyi glanced at Li Mi and said, "Master Li is smart, let's talk about it first, and see if it coincides with the old man's opinion." ”

Li Mi sighed lightly, and immediately spoke: "Returning to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and General Guo, the minister has also been thinking about this matter for a long time, from now on, I am afraid that this matter is unlucky, and there will be trouble!" ”

After hearing this, the prince seemed to have prepared in his heart, so he sat back at the desk lightly, raised his hand to signal the two to take a seat, and then asked, "Tell me about it." ”

After Li Mi took his seat, he continued: "The matter of the saint's desire to 'canonize', the minister has checked the historical materials, and there is indeed no former, this can be regarded as the first time in the past, so there is no precedent for this matter!" According to what the sage says today, if he wants to return to the court, can this be understood as the fact that the sage will not listen to political affairs in the future? If the person to whom the saint belongs in his heart is the crown prince, then he can make it clear that he wants His Royal Highness the prince to ascend the throne, but... But he didn't say it! Today's right flattery, the saint did not accuse too much, but was pleased, so... The minister asserted that the sage's mind was afraid ... Some are biased to the right! ”

"Humph!" Guo Ziyi immediately took the case when he heard this, his eyes were full of anger, and he said loudly: "The old man has long heard in the army that the sage favors Yang Yuhuan, and Yang Guozhong is Yang Yuhuan's cousin, and he has risen to prominence in a few years, but he has done all the bad things during this period!" These two people are mistaken kings, misscrambles, and mistaken people! It's hateful! If the saint really intends to be the right minister, even if the old man fights for this old life, he will raise troops to destroy the right minister's mansion and Yang Yuhuan's house! ”

Seeing Guo Ziyi's anger, the prince hurriedly persuaded: "General Guo, please be cautious, this matter must be considered in the long run, and you must not be angry!" ”

Guo Ziyi heard the prince say this, even if it was a fire, he had to sit back slowly and angrily, but the dissatisfaction was overflowing!

Seeing Guo Ziyi re-seated, the prince turned his head to look at Li Mi again, and continued to ask, "Then I don't know what countermeasures you have!" ”

Li Mi thought for a long time, shook his head a little helplessly, and sighed: "The minister has always been unclear, why did the sage suddenly announce this!" What is the intention? If you don't understand this, you won't be able to deal with it! ”

The crown prince nodded slightly, took out a small note from his arms, and said slowly: "Let this palace tell you why." ”