In the first year of Xianqing (656 AD), the eighth day of the third month, the hour was three quarters.

Wuzhou official hall two, there is a small courtyard on the west side, is the long history office room. The eldest grandson sat upright, squinting, holding the pen, in a daze. The tiled peach blossom paper, the beautiful flying white body, and the beautiful verses: Jun is used as a rock, concubine is treated as a grass, the grass is as tough as silk, and the rock has no transfer.

Thinking about the sweet as honey in the past, looking back on the past, things are not people's hearts are getting colder, and the brush in his hand is empty. The sweet smile turned into a bitter smile, the bitter smile turned into a sneer, and the eyes gradually blurred. The tip of the pen hangs on the word "Jun", which is slightly undetectable and swaying. Suddenly, the ink dripped down, and the rice grains were large and the ink masses were soaked in Juanxiu's handwriting.

The eldest grandson was sober, his thumb was quickly smeared with ink, and the obvious fingerprints were pressed on it, covering the entire character "Jun". The anger in his heart surged, his facial features gradually became hideous, the pen was flying and the phoenix was dancing, and the graffiti was beautiful. Until the white paper was pitch black, the pen fell down, staring at the black paper in a daze.

About half an hour, there was a miserable howl from next door, and the eldest grandson came back to his senses. The corners of his mouth pulled out a sneer, and next door was the back hall of the legal office, the interrogation room of the bad guard, and he was torturing businessmen. These wine bags and rice bags, the trial of the case is in the opposite direction, and there will never be a result.

There was a hurried knock on the door, and the eldest grandson asked which one it was, it was Wang Xu, who joined the judicial army. Wait a little bit, and the peach blossom paper nested into a ball and threw it into the barrel at your feet. Straighten your waist and raise your voice: "Judge Wang, please come in and close the door." ”

Wang Xu flashed into the door, opposite the stationmaster Sun Quan, and respectfully clasped his fists and saluted. With a dissatisfied expression, he poured out his grievances: "Di Renjie and Luo Bingwang, when they tried the assassination case of the governor, they didn't let me intervene. I am a member of the judiciary and cannot participate in the affairs of the judicial government. Eldest grandson Changshi, they are too presumptuous and clearly look down on you. ”

The eldest grandson was noncommittal, and said after a moment of silence: "Don't be angry when Wang joins the army, at the fluorite fair, Wu Thorn Shi was almost injured. The perpetrator failed to escape, and the seven orifices bled to death, which is indeed too strange. Don't let you ask, there may be a reason, do your job well. ”

Wang Xu is even more dissatisfied, I am messing with you, they exclude me, you can't be a turtle with a shrunken head. Just wanted to argue with reason, but Changsun Quan waved his hand to stop it, and sent the guest off with a calm face: "It's time to go to the office, if there is nothing else to do, please go back." ”

After saying that, he looked down at the official document, Wang Xu was speechless, turned around and left. The door opened, and the howl came, and I became more and more upset. His hands were plugged in his ears, his brows were furrowed, and he stared at the hourglass on the table. stayed up until two o'clock, and the screaming came to an abrupt end. Move your numb arm, look at the barrel under your feet, and turn to leave the room.

The door was locked, and he left the yamen and returned to the Changshi Mansion. On Dongming Avenue, militia and bad guards, all fierce and vicious, interrogated passers-by. The eldest grandson sneered, Qin Fatzi died on the spot, and you dig three feet into the ground, and you can't dig out the mastermind behind the scenes.

Wu Yu has done a lot of injustice, and the people who want him to die are like carp crossing the river. Shaking his head slightly, he left Dongming Road and entered Ignorance Lane. Along the high wall, I walked to the middle of the alley, and saw someone in the distance, leaning against the wall in a daze.

The big man at the head of the big man, wearing a prosperous security uniform, is very familiar with the back. As the distance closed, he recognized who this person was, and stopped in an instant. They stopped talking and turned to walk this way. The eldest grandson's heart trembled, and he subconsciously turned his head, and there were security guards behind him, and he was surrounded.

Feeling that something is wrong, I force myself to be calm and despise the big man opposite. Qian Shun hugged his fists and saluted, his smile was harmless, and his words were very polite, but there was no doubt: "The big guy is in the Assassin Mansion, please go over and drink tea." I advise Mr. Changsun, we are shrimp soldiers and crab generals, don't make us embarrassed. ”

Outside the study of the Assassin's Mansion, black-clothed security guards patrolled, and there was laughter and laughter in the room. Wu Kang hugged his beloved daughter, teased the cat on the table, made trouble with his little hands and stroked the cat, giggling non-stop. The cat was loveless, curled up in a ball and shrunk its head, the cat's paws covered the beard, and everyone laughed.

A few minutes later, Wu Kang looked at the hourglass on the windowsill, put the trouble on his lap, and put on a gentle smile: "My little heart, it's office time again, let's go play hide and seek." Aunties hide and seek, and make a little fuss to find cats, okay? ”

I was not happy to make trouble, stepped on Daddy's thigh, and kissed the old face perfunctorily. Sullen, twisting his small body, reaching out for a hug. Yu Yuzhen hurriedly hugged her, and coaxed softly: "Don't be angry when you make trouble, Aya wants to work, let's hide and seek." ”

still has a small face, pouts and glares at Grandpa, babbling for a long time. Wu Kang was straight, patted his chest and said: "It turns out that our family is making trouble, and we are angry with Xiaobai, this lazy cat is really annoying, and he dares not to play with him." Don't worry, Daddy teaches it a lesson and gives it a long memory. ”

laughed and laughed, waved goodbye to Daddy, and was taken away by Yu Yuzhen. Instructed the maid to deliver milk, took out the box from the bookshelf, and took out the custard jug. Put the wine glass on the table, half a glass of milk and half a glass of wine, stir your fingers evenly, and put it next to Xiaobai's mouth.

Xiaobai smelled the milk, stood up lazily, and stretched out his head to lick the milk. In less than three clicks, Wu Kang took away the wine glass and poured it into the copper basin at the bottom of the table. The cats were not happy, looking at the unscrupulous master, Meow Meow expressed dissatisfaction, and his heart melted into cuteness.

Pick up the flask, scan the inside of the handle, find the large rice button, and touch it lightly with your thumb. Hold it to your ear, press the button, and the noise is inaudible. The corners of his mouth pulled out of disdain, and then poured half a glass of wine and mixed half a glass of milk. Stir well with the pen holder, put Xiaobai in front of him, and watch the cat's tongue lick lightly.

Half a glass of milk went down, Xiaobai suddenly convulsed, his limbs spun in place, and he fell on the desk in an instant. The constant meow, as if in estrus, foaming at the mouth, and the pupils gradually dilated. In less than three minutes, the cat's eyes were bleeding, and his limbs were stiff and straight.

The wine milk is poured into the copper basin, the wine glass is thrown in, and the slap is gently slapped. The door of the study opened, and the security guard Zhao Sheng came in and directly ordered him: "The copper basin and the cat corpse, take it out and deal with it, don't let the trouble bump into it." Go to the Dongming Road Market, buy the same milk cat, the same size and coat color, and play tomorrow. ”

Zhao Sheng promised, quickly cleaned up, and turned to leave. Wu Kang studied the wine jug, and the wisdom of the ancients is really admirable. The legendary mandarin duck pot, similar to the mandarin duck hot pot, is filled with poisoned wine and fine wine. There is a button on the handle of the pot, which is the activation mechanism to switch between fine wine and poisoned wine.

The two of them drank a pot of wine, I live well, you were poisoned by dove wine, quite interesting. Looking through the spout of the pot, I can't see the clues, I want to break the research, and I feel that the heavens are ruined. After a moment of silence, a bad taste swelled, such a murderous artifact, Mei Niang should like it.

Immediately prepare a pen and paper and write instructions for use: pour wine into the pot, the wine surface is close to the horizontal line of the spout, press the handle of the pot, and then pour poisoned wine into the pot. Test before use, it is recommended to use a cat and a dog. Friendly reminder, try a few more times, don't poison yourself.

After writing, put away the pen, blow dry the ink, fold the stationery, and put it in the envelope. There was a knock on the door, the door opened, and Qian Shun entered. When the eldest grandson saw the mandarin duck pot, his pupils instantly constricted, and his shoulders trembled slightly. In less than half a minute, beads of sweat the size of beans slid down his neck.

Wu Kang glanced at him, picked up the mandarin duck pot, activated the rotating mechanism, and poured out the water and wine in the pot. Motioning to Qian Shun to step forward, the envelope was handed over: "Send someone to Chang'an, give the family letter and wine jug to my wife, and ask her to pass them on to the queen." You all go out, I'll talk to the eldest grandson, and no one will be allowed to come in." ”

Qian Shunnuo left, motioned for the eldest grandson to take a seat, and smiled kindly: "Don't be nervous, just be a family affair and put the topic on the table." The eldest grandson brother is erudite and talented, and he must know "Tang Law and Discussion". What is the explanation of Article 5 of the "Law of Thieves and Thieves", the murder of the lord of the mansion and other officials? ”

After a long silence, the eldest grandson squinted, the corners of his mouth pulled out sarcastic, and replied truthfully: "The governor, the assassin and the county commander are the highest governors of the state and county, and they are called the lord of the mansion. A subordinate murdered the lord of the mansion and sentenced him to 2,000 miles in exile; If the lord of the mansion is injured, his subordinates are sentenced to be hanged; If the lord of the house dies, regardless of whether the principal offender is an accomplice, he shall be sentenced to beheading. ”

Wu Kang praised: "Fluorite order meeting, Yuezhou Qin shopkeeper, the killer of this official." This officer has been in battle for a long time, and his reaction is more sensitive, and he can avoid the killing machine. He couldn't hit a blow, turned around and ran for his life, fled to the door, and bled from all seven holes. Before he died, he glared angrily and stretched out his hand to point angrily at you and me. ”

Speaking of this, he stopped, stared at the eldest grandson, and said chiselingly: "My eyesight is very good, and my feeling is also very accurate, he is not referring to me, but to you behind the side." May I ask Brother Eldest Sun, do you know each other, and why did you accuse you when you died? ”

The eldest grandson laughed wildly, the laughter lasted for a long time, and he glared angrily: "Now that the matter is now, don't be coy, the assassin is my person, and I am also the mastermind behind the scenes." I don't understand, why are you safe and sound after drinking dove wine? Is the mandarin duck pot out of order, or are you already on guard? "Sweet potato

admitting it neatly, Wu Kang couldn't keep up with the rhythm, and shook his head for a moment: "At that time, I didn't know about the mandarin duck pot, I was on guard." Before going to the venue, Junzi reported that the Xue clan who fell into the water was likely to be an assassin and was probably assigned by you. ”

sighed lightly, quite sentimental: "As the saying goes, you can't hurt people, and you can't do without the heart of preventing people." At the auction site, you added a temporary drama, and I was even more skeptical. I didn't drink the wine, poured it into the collar and escaped. ”

Thinking about the scene of that day, I couldn't help but feel palpitations, and sighed lightly and said: "In order to prevent the grass from startling the snake, in order to gain time, and to find the wine jug, I ordered martial law in the whole city." control of merchants, pretending to be interrogated; Dispatch the militia and pretend to investigate. The emperor lived up to his wishes, and found the mandarin duck pot in the study of the Changshi Mansion. ”

The eldest grandson Quanhun didn't care, his eyes were aggressive: "Qian Shun is right, the Xue family is also my person, and Shangsi Festival deliberately fell into the water, also to assassinate." You are a hypocrite, good at demagoguery, good at acting on the spot, and you will definitely go into the water to save people. It's a pity that people are not as good as heaven, and your dog disrupts the plan. ”

Wu Kang scoffed and said disdainfully: "Although the plan is thorough, it is not seamless. Not only Qian Shun, but also Di Renjie and Zhang Cambodia also found clues, but they didn't feel at ease. If I were to be killed, they would surely find you in their power. ”

Staring at the eldest grandson, he said very seriously: "Killing each other among officials is unjust, and it is nine out of ten heinous crimes; It is a capital crime to kill the governor of the province and to harm others with poison. How much hatred and resentment, let you take risks and burn them at any cost. ”

The laughter was even more presumptuous, and the eldest grandson burst into tears. Slammed his palms on the table, leaned forward, and said in a fierce voice: "You and that slut gave birth to a slut, when I don't know?" Chang'an City Horse Mansion, there is my eyeliner, every time you have a private meeting, I know it. Adulterer and adulteress, it's not a pity to die, I just hate not succeeding! ”

Sure enough, Qian Shun expected it again, and Wu Kang smiled bitterly. I feel very wronged, and I was also a victim in Zhuji County. He pondered for a moment, stared at his eyes, and accentuated his tone: "It's okay to scold me for being an adulterer, don't scold Shuyu." She's innocent, she's for you..."

"Put your mother's stinky fart", the eldest grandson Quan directly exploded, twisted Wu Kang's collar, and twisted his facial features into a ball. His eyes were red, and his voice was hoarse: "Fornicating with a man and secretly giving birth to evil seeds is for my good?" When am I a fool? ”

Wu Kang calmed down, and his tone slowed down: "That's the way it is, believe it or not." Knowing Li Chunfeng, he gave Xincheng a comment that in the near future, the eldest grandson's family will encounter a great disaster. The eldest grandson Wuji, the children of the eldest grandson family, will all die. The so-called general trend is irreversible, the details can be changed, Li Chunfeng thinks, I can save your life. ”

Feeling that the collar was slightly loose, Wu Kang was a little relieved, and started the flickering journey: "It sounds funny, but after careful consideration, it makes sense." From the Western Wei Dynasty to the Northern Zhou Dynasty, from the former Sui Dynasty to the Tang Dynasty, you have closed the Longmen valve and always controlled the government. ”

Shaking his head, he breathed smoothly, and then flickered: "The talented Emperor Yang of Sui, just because he failed to deal with it, the infighting of the Longmen valve led to the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty; Taizong, who is eloquent and strategic, reused the Shandong Shi clan and indirectly suppressed the Guanlongmen valve. Taizong has great achievements and can deter them, but His Majesty can't do it now..."

stared at the eldest grandson, and his words were convincing: "They worship Taizong, but they don't obey the saint, and even put him in the air." The saint was also eloquent and strategic, and he was unwilling to be a puppet, so he went to war against the Guanlong system. Your strength is too strong to be tough, and he chose a strategic detour, that is, to abolish Wang Liwu. ”

The collar was relaxed again, and his breathing was completely smooth, Wu Kang made persistent efforts: "Queen Wang was born in the Guanlong family, and if she is abolished, she will be an inside, and if you go outside, you must first be inside." As expected, the Guan Long system resisted fiercely, but unfortunately God blessed the saint and was supported by Li Tao. Li Tao is highly respected and is a representative of the military, so the Guanlong system will be defeated. ”

The eldest grandson is not stupid, and gradually falls into contemplation, gradually suppressing anger. Wu Kang took his hand away, rubbed his throat, and then flickered: "The abolition of Wang Liwu is very successful, the sage is victorious, and Chu Suiliang is demoted to the governor of Tanzhou." This is just the beginning, and an even bigger political storm is brewing... Brother Eldest Grandson, sit down and talk. ”

After a stalemate of three minutes, Changsun Quan sat down, his face as black as the bottom of a pot. Wu Kang smiled lightly and continued to flicker: "In February this year, Han Ying was in the middle of the service and defended Chu Suiliang. The saint didn't listen, Han Ying resigned, but the saint didn't allow it. Why not, the time has not come, in a short period of time, the two phases will be deposed, and the court will be unstable. ”

Wu Kang got up, poured him wine, and then flickered: "After Han Ying went to the top, Du Zhenglun paid homage to the prime minister and filled the vacancy of Chu Suiliang." This is a political signal, which is to promote non-Guanlong and squeeze out Guanlong. When the court is stable and the time is ripe, Han Ying and Laiji will be liquidated. ”

Stop the topic for a while, pour yourself a drink, and wait for him to be emotionally stable. Five minutes later, I felt good and talked to smart people, it was really comfortable: "Chu Suiliang, Han Ying and Laiji are the eldest grandson Wuji's henchmen, after cutting out the henchmen, it is the turn of the eldest grandson Wuji." ”

Raise a glass and invite to drink together, the eldest grandson ignored it, and Wu Kang also put it down: "Five years at most, three years at least, when the court is stable, there is no taboo day for liquidation." He will also be demoted, and his eldest grandson's family will be dismissed. Including you, all of them will be exiled, at least Lingnan. ”

The eldest grandson's hands trembled, and there were no eggs under the nest, he was not a wine bag and a rice bag. Xincheng is the eldest princess, the most favored by the saints, she will definitely be left in the capital, and she will definitely marry again. Thinking of this, my eyes were red and I trembled even more.

Wu Kang sighed lightly and said softly: "The matter is here, it is not over, and it will not end." Han Yuan, Lai Ji and Chu Suiliang may be able to save their lives, but they will die without taboo. He is a big tree in Guanlong, and only when the tree falls, the monkey will disperse. The saint will not allow it, the resurgence of the Guanlong system will definitely be cut to the roots. ”

The eldest grandson suddenly raised his head and stared at him. Wu Kang didn't care, raised his glass again, and looked at each other. The picture freezes, and after half a quarter of an hour, the thread does not move. Soul wandering outside the world, I really can't understand why many people scold Li Jiu for being a waste?

Cutting off gate politics and improving the imperial examination system are in line with the historical trend. Abolish Wang Liwu, advance layer by layer, step by step, and bury the gate valve. The political skills are not inferior to Li Er, if it were not for physical reasons, Mei Niang really had no chance, and Wu Zetian would not appear.

Half an hour passed, listening to the impact of the wine glass, the eldest grandson said: "According to the words of the martial arts assassin history, the eldest grandson Wuji will die." The children of the eldest grandson family were all exiled, and then they were all exterminated? The saint is kind-hearted and will not be so resolute. ”

This is ridiculous, he is not kind-hearted, but murderous and black-bellied. Nodding his head first, then shaking his head, his words were chiseled: "The saint's house is benevolent, and it is your talisman. The queen and Li Yifu are worried that after three or five years, they will call you back to the court. In order to prevent future troubles, those who will cut down the grass and eradicate the roots, will send people to kill you. ”

The atmosphere was depressed again, and the eldest grandson Quan drank three glasses in a row, stared at Wu Kang and said, "Li Chunfeng pointed out the maze, the princess asked you for help to save my life." You are the confidant of the Empress Wu, and you have saved her life, and even promoted the abolition of Wang Liwu. If you plead, will she open the net and spare my life? ”

Wu Kang shook his head and said honestly: "I have no confidence, my plea may not be useful." She is ruthless and intelligent, and she will not let you go. So in Zhuji, the princess's plea, I decisively refused, but who knows..."

After struggling for two minutes, he decided to let it go, and said with a few embarrassed laughs: "I was drugged by the princess, and when I woke up, I was tied up with all kinds of flowers, and I was abused by all means." I refused to obey, she let it go, thought of a bad idea, and used the child to force me to comply. ”

After saying that, the old man's face was slightly red, and he said: "The weakness has been pinched, and I will beg Queen Wu because of the child." If she refuses, I will take the risk and send my men to protect you from hiding and live incognito. ”

The study was silent, Wu Kang flickered successfully, and this one listened. Thinking of Xincheng, her scalp is numb, since the adventure in Haozhou, her mentality has changed, which is unpredictable. In the future, how to deal with the relationship in the future, from occasional light abuse to no abuse at all?

It's all to blame on Li Chunfeng, I'm going to smash your signboard, you say that the heir is difficult, so I'll have more sons. Thinking of this, his scalp is numb again, he is good, and the heir is a little difficult. Ruyan and Qin Niang, with me for more than four years, Yuzhen with me for one year. didn't snub them, the stomach just didn't move, is this thing still picky?

Listening to the friction of the chair, he instantly raised his head and stared at the back of the eldest grandson: "Her heart is on you, and she sacrificed too much for you, please don't blame her." If you are angry and kill Li Chunfeng, or smash me, I will not fight back. I promised Xincheng to save your life, so the assassination never happened. ”

The eldest grandson snorted coldly and slammed the door, leaving him confused...