"Father is not good, His Royal Highness King Qi has entered Chang'an City. It is said that the master was also captured alive by him. Early tomorrow morning, His Royal Highness King Qi will hand over the master and uncle to the emperor. Hou Junji's son, Hou Gang, stumbled in and said to Hou Junji.

"What are you talking about, Zhang Tao was caught by mistake. What kind of master is there by the side of Li Ke, the king of Qi, who can capture Zhang Taosheng alive? Hou Junji said in disbelief.

This Zhang Tao's skills Hou Jun is naturally very clear, which is why Hou Jun will treat Zhang Tao well. For his amazing ability.

"Father, I can't care about anyone around His Royal Highness King Qi now. We must find a way to get Master out tonight, otherwise the consequences tomorrow will be unimaginable. Hou Gang said to Hou Junji.

"Yes, even if you're a hard-core man. In the hands of the people in Dali Temple, they didn't want to keep their mouths shut. Hou Junji said to himself.

"Father, it's better to let the child go to the post station tonight and rescue the master." Hou Gang opened his mouth and said to Hou Junji.

"Even your master Zhang Tao is not an opponent, do you think you are stronger than your master?" Hou Junji opened his mouth and asked Hou Gang.

Hou Gang was speechless when asked by Hou Junji, after all, his martial arts really couldn't be compared with Zhang Tao. Even if I go, I'm afraid it will be a sheep's mouth.

"Then is my father ready to look at the master, and will be sent to the emperor by His Royal Highness the King of Qi?" Hou Gang said nervously.

"Don't worry, my father will definitely send someone to rescue him. It's just that whether he can be rescued or not can only depend on his creation. Hou Junji said.

In fact, Hou Junji naturally understood in his heart that even a master like Zhang Tao was captured alive. It is impossible for the people sent by himself to rescue Zhang Tao back.

However, Hou Junji did not plan to save Zhang Tao, but prepared to send someone to secretly put Zhang Tao to death. Of course, Hou Junguang is also one of the targets.

……

"It's on fire, come and put out the fire. It's on fire, come and put out the fire......" A fire broke out at the post station in Chang'an City, and there were shouts of fire fighting everywhere.

While everyone was busy putting out the fire, several black shadows floated into the inn. After a while, he jumped out of the wall and disappeared into the night.

The fire at the post station was soon reported to Yongzhou Mansion. After Yongzhou Mu learned that the post station was on fire, he immediately sent people to put out the fire. It took nearly an hour for the fire to be extinguished.

However, the fire burned so fiercely that the entire station was reduced to rubble. Dozens more died in the fire.

And at the same time that Yongzhou Mu sent people to put out the fire, Hou Junji's face showed a smile. I can no longer see the worry in the daytime.

……

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness King Qi and Duke Lu are asking to see him outside the palace." The Huangmen official walked into the Taiji Hall and said to Li Shimin.

"Li Ke, the king of Xuanqi, and the Duke of Lu Guo bit gold and entered the palace." Li Shimin opened his mouth and said.

Not long after, Li Ke and Cheng Yanjin walked up to the Taiji Hall and respectfully bowed to Li Shimin. Li Ke opened his mouth and said: "The son came to Chang'an City to report on his work on the order of his father. ”

"I'll talk about the debriefing later, I want to know how the case in Luoyang City is?" Li Shimin opened his mouth and asked Li Ke.

"Father Qi, after the son of the minister investigated in Luoyang City, after learning about this theft, there is a bigger secret hidden." Then Li Ke described the matter of Luoyang City to Li Shimin in detail.

Hearing Li Ke's account, the Manchu Dynasty was shocked. After all, more than 40 lives are enough to be called a shocking case.

"According to what you say, this Xiao Xuan is a chivalrous man. Is it to avenge the grievances of the people of Chang'an City, will he do this serial theft? Li Shimin opened his mouth and asked Li Ke.

"Father is right, the property stolen by Xiao Xuan is used for his own personal use, but for the relief of those lonely people. Therefore, the son asked his father to pardon Xiao Xuan's sins. Li Ke opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"If it is as you say, I will naturally not pursue Xiao Xuan's crimes. but they will reward him heavily. Li Shimin said.

"Father, this case of Hou Junguang in Luoyang City is probably related to a high-ranking official in Chang'an City. Therefore, the son asked his father to give the son a gold medal and tried the case publicly. Li Ke opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"Today you are in this Taiji Hall to try the case. With me personally in charge for you, are you afraid that who won't listen to you? Li Shimin said.

"Since my father said so, the minister will have to ask about the case." Li Ke looked at Li Shimin and said.

"You haven't even mentioned Hou Junguang to the palace, who are you going to ask about the case?" Li Shimin asked Li Ke with a puzzled expression.

"Father, what the son wants to ask is the Marquis of Chen Guo. Because Chen Guogong and Hou Junguang are cousins, I am afraid that Chen Guogong will be implicated in this matter. Li Ke opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"His Royal Highness King Qi, there must be evidence when you speak. I can't be implicated because I am Hou Junji's cousin, and he violated the law of the Tang Dynasty. ”

"Of course, if he, Hou Junguang, commits the crime of the Zhulian Nine Clans, I, Hou Junji, will naturally have nothing to say. But listening to what you just said, it doesn't seem to have reached the point of the Nine Clans, right? Hou Junji took a step forward and said with anger in his eyes.

"Chen Guogong doesn't have to be nervous, as the saying goes, the body is not afraid of shadows. Chen Guogong's feet are right, how can he be afraid of crooked shoes? Li Ke came to Hou Junji and said.

"Having said that, I can't let His Royal Highness King Qi slander me in front of the emperor. So if His Royal Highness King Qi doesn't give me an explanation today, I'm afraid this matter won't be good. Hou Junji said angrily.

"Chen Guogong doesn't need to be angry. This king asks you, have you taken less gifts from Hou Junguang over the years? Eating other people's mouths is short and taking other people's hands short, Chen Guogong should understand this truth. Li Ke asked.

"Your Majesty, Hou Junguang is the cousin of the minister. It is normal to give some gifts to the minister, but if His Royal Highness the King of Qi holds on to this matter, the minister feels very aggrieved in his heart. Hou Junji ignored Li Ke and said directly to Li Shimin.

Chen Guogong is right, it is normal for cousins to exchange gifts. This is not comparable to bribery. Li Shimin opened his mouth and said to Li Ke.

"My father didn't know about it, because of this, Hou Junguang often gave gifts to Chen Guogong. This made Luoyang officials have to slap Hou Junguang, hoping that he can speak well in front of Hou Junji. Say some good things about their official road Hengtong. ”

"Erchen, may I ask my father, how many officials have been recommended by Chen Guogong over the years?" Li Ke opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

Hearing Li Ke's words, beads of sweat oozed from Hou Junji's forehead. So he hurriedly opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "Your Majesty, don't listen to His Royal Highness King Qi distort the facts. The officials recommended by the ministers to the emperor are all virtuous people. There is not the slightest selfishness of the ministers. ”

"It's not up to you to say whether you have selfishness, and now those people are still officials in the court. As long as my father sent someone to investigate, he would know if they were really virtuous. Li Ke said.

(End of chapter)