Recently Li Linfu had a thing that was both relieved and frightened, relieved that he had moved to a new haunted thing that had annoyed him for more than a year, three days ago he finally said goodbye to the haunted place, moved to the new house, and the panic is that the new house is located in the east of Chongye Fang, only a hundred steps away from the Xuandu Temple, the ministers of the Manchu Dynasty said that it was the emperor's grace and commend him for his dedication to the country, the reason is that the location of the new house is actually in the five supreme places of Chang'an Feng Shui, when the prime minister Pei Kuan was close to the Huaizhen Fang to build a house, he was impeached by the imperial history as 'the house according to Okahara, not called to come, Its heart can be seen', the axis of the five supreme places is Suzaku Street, the core of the left side of the Xuandu Temple, the right of the Xingshan Temple, and his Li Linfu's new house is not more than a hundred steps away from the Xuandu Temple, according to Li Longji's statement is to use the Tao Qi to suppress evil for him, but Li Linfu knows that things are probably not so simple.

But since it has been moved, it is useless to worry, there is an endless stream of people celebrating these days, even Zhang Qiu and Qiong also came to congratulate in person, and sent a high Taihu Lake stone, which was placed in the back flower courtyard by Li Linfu, and you can come to enjoy it if you have nothing to do, so it is easy that there are fewer guests today, Li Linfu also stole a little leisure, hiding in the study to feel the breath of the new house, his study is arranged in the same way as the original, no difference, and even the spider who is busy in the corner of the house is also moved from the old house.

Outside the window, the heavy rain is like a note, a lightning bolt on the roof, the wind carries the raindrops of beans, and the two old sycamore trees in the courtyard are ravaged by meaning, at this moment, the house is very quiet and warm, the light is soft, the two glass lampshades emit a faint orange-red halo, Li Linfu is sitting on his yellowed old rattan chair, one hand supporting his chin, one hand gently caressing his huge nose, in front of him, there is a report on the left, which describes in detail the investigation of the source of this rumor.

King Yong didn't care who came out of the news this time, King Qing was roaring and roaring to no avail, as for Li Longji who was never interested in the gossip in the market, Li Linfu was extremely sensitive to the fact that there must be a black hand behind the scenes to promote this matter, and he couldn't help but think of the incident when Yang Guozhong was hacked, and this time the method is the same as withdrawing, it is very likely that the same person did it.

Li Linfu suddenly became excited, he loved to explore such mysteries all his life, and Zuo Shizhi's report made him gradually discover the clues, analyze one thing, the most important thing is to see the biggest beneficiary of this matter, these two rumors are related to one person, that is Li Qing, and the last time Yang Guozhong was plotted happened the day after he told Li Qing, it should be him.

Li Linfu's eyes showed a slight smile, "Li Qing, you are much more powerful than that Yang Guozhong, the old man should really use you well." ”

Although he had guessed that Li Qing did it, Li Linfu didn't pay much attention to it, he just liked to explore secrets and like to take everything into his own hands, as for whether to do it or not, that's another matter.

At this moment, Li Qing's salt policy has attracted much attention from the emperor, and his wanton interference will be suspected by Li Longji of collusion with King Qing, the cost is too great, and there is a more important reason that Li Linfu has no time to be distracted at this time, and he is slowly implementing his other plan.

There was a slight sound of footsteps at the door, "Father, may I come in?" "This is the voice of the old eight.

"You're in!" After Li Yin got married, he became a lot more stable, pragmatic and hard-working, and at the end of the year, he got the most three-good evaluation in the examination of the Ministry of Officials, which made Li Linfu proud.

Li Yin's footsteps were light, and he slowly walked into his father's study, and stepped forward to kneel down to his father to say goodbye, "The child knocks on his father." ”

"Let's get up first!"

Li Linfu glanced at him and said slowly: "At such a late hour, what did you do to find your father?" ”

Li Yin got up and stood aside, his mouth moved a few times, and Fang Na said, "Father, the child wants to marry a concubine." ”

Li Linfu was surprised, "Why did you mention it again, didn't I let you discuss it with Liu Liu?" ”

"But! But! The refused to live or die, and she asked me who I was going to marry, and if I said she would be killed! ”

"Nonsense!" Li Linfu slapped the table and said angrily: "Liu Liu is your wife, you have been married for less than a year, it is normal that you are not pregnant, you want to take a concubine, how can she not worry, how can you call her a fierce woman, and you can actually say things like murder, this is your attitude towards your father?" ”

His father's scolding made Li Yin embarrassed and indignant, he couldn't help it anymore, and knelt down with a 'plop', the pain that had been suppressed in his heart for a long time and the invisible future made him cry and cry, and grabbed the ground with his head: "I don't hold her accountable for her past romance, but she is as fierce and rude as her mother, I came back a little later, she forced me to ask me in the middle of the night, who am I with, whether I am looking for a woman, I must ask clearly, I am willing to give up, such a woman, I want to live with her, father!" 'Jealousy' is one of the seven, I, I want to divorce this woman! ”

Li Linfu was shocked, Cui Qiao's wife's fierceness is well-known in Chang'an, and he also knows, can this 'fierceness' also be passed on to the next generation? It can be seen that the appearance of the child, the situation is estimated to be true, at the beginning, he only cared about the marriage with the Boling Cui family, but forgot about the consequences, looking at the crying son, Li Linfu couldn't help but feel guilty, so he had to comfort him: "Cui Qiao was shocked yesterday, I will go and tell him tomorrow, let him take good care of his daughter, you can rest assured!" ”

"But my father-in-law has nothing to do, he only advises me to put my mind on the government and politics, just endure it."

"And that kind of thing?"

Li Linfu couldn't help but laugh dumbly, the dignified Dali Siqing couldn't even subdue his wife

This family he Li Linfu is the sky, no matter what kind of woman he doesn't dare, he can't understand what it's like to be afraid of his wife.

At this time, the low voice of the big butler came from outside the door, "Report to the master, Li Shilang of the household department wants to see the master outside the door." ”

"It's getting late now, let him come back tomorrow!"

Li Linfu didn't react for a while, he only waved his hand impatiently, and suddenly he was stunned, his expression was extremely surprised, "Isn't Li Shilang of the household department Li Qing?" Wasn't he assassinated in Yangzhou? When did you return to Chang'an? Why is there no news from Boji? A few questions came out of his heart, but he didn't have time to think about it, and when he saw that the housekeeper was going to send Li Qing away, he hurriedly changed his words and said, "Quick!" Ask him to come to my study as soon as possible. ”

The question lingered in Li Linfu's mind, as if there was a feeling of the ghost of the old mansion following the new house, and he strode around the room with his hands behind his back, this was the first time he felt uneasy this year.

His eyes squinted, and when he saw that his son was still kneeling on the ground and quietly wiping his tears, he couldn't help but sigh, "That's it, you just put more of your mind on the government and politics, and then see if there is a real shortage of Zhang Qiqiu for your father in two days, and then you can go to the local government to be an official!" ”

"Thank you, Father!" Li Yin lowered his head and slowly withdrew from the study, and when he arrived at the door of the study, the corners of his mouth twitched, revealing an imperceptible look of pride.

Li Linfu was thinking about Li Qing's intention to visit him, but he didn't notice the change in the expression on his face, but he didn't know that his mistake in thinking actually planted the root of killing himself, which was not mentioned later.

After a while, Li Qing came to Li Linfu's study under the guidance of the housekeeper, he dusted off the raindrops on his body at the door, straightened his clothes, and strode close to the door.

"My subordinates have seen Xiangguo!" Li Qing bowed down and bowed to Li Linfu, who was smiling.

"Huh! I didn't expect Li Shilang to visit on a rainy night, I couldn't imagine it, I really couldn't think of it! ”

Li Linfu pulled Li Qing up, looked him up and down carefully, and said with great concern: "I heard Zhang Boji say that you were assassinated in Yangzhou, how about it?" It didn't hurt anything! ”

Li Qing saw that he did not hesitate to mention that Zhang Boji delivered the news, and his heart couldn't help but be impressed by his prime minister's demeanor, so he smiled slightly, and said frankly: "There is no way, I just escaped the assassination by luck, and I was afraid that I would be stabbed again on the way back, so I made a plan to get rid of the golden cicada, lied that I was seriously injured by the stab, and then quietly returned to Chang'an." ”

He looked up at the room, and said apologetically: "I just arrived in Chang'an last night, and I wanted to come to congratulate Xiangguo on his housewarming during the day, but I had to accompany my wife and daughter in the morning, and I had to visit my teacher in the afternoon, so I only came in the evening, please don't blame Xiangguo." ”

Li Qing said very implicitly, only an old fox like Li Linfu could hear his meaning, he went to find Zhang Qiu and Qiong in the afternoon, and came to himself in the evening, the implication was that he came on behalf of Zhang Qiu and Qiong, otherwise since he said that he was here to congratulate, why didn't he have any courtesy, this is unreasonable, so, there is only one explanation, he is not here to congratulate any housewarming.

In fact, Li Qing did talk to Zhang Qiu and Qiong, the new salt law is quite smooth, for his next reform plan, now he must reach a temporary compromise with Li Linfu, although Zhang Qiu and Qiong are a little hesitant, but still reluctantly agreed to Li Qing's request.

"So that's the case, Li Shilang is worthy of being a person who fought with Tubo, this trick of the golden cicada shelling is used cleverly, and even the old man has concealed it."

Li Linfu took Li Qing's hand with a smile and walked to the coffee table, "Come on!" Come! Come! We sat down and talked. ”

Soon the maid served tea, Li Linfu picked up the small tea bowl, took a sip, and asked casually: "I don't know if the waiter knows who assassinated you?" ”

"I don't know who it is, but one thing is clear, this person must have bought me because the new salt law violated his interests."

Li Linfu smiled, still reluctantly asked: "I heard that there were three assassins, two of them were killed on the spot, and the third person was a dancing girl who was caught by the waiter, how could I not know who sent it?" ”

Li Qing shook his head and said with a wry smile: "The person who knows was killed on the spot, and this female assassin has a low status, she really doesn't know, she only knows that it was an order from Jing." ”

"In this way, without evidence and evidence, won't this become a headless public case?"

Li Linfu sighed, changed the topic and said: "You just arrived in Chang'an yesterday, I'm afraid you don't know the rumors in Chang'an these days!" ”

Li Qing laughed, "I have already heard my wife talk about this matter, saying that King Qing stole official salt and was caught by me, which is pure nonsense." He suddenly lowered his voice and said to Li Linfu: "The seizure of official salt is true, but according to the person who was arrested, those official salts were stolen by Li Chengshi, the assassin of Yangzhou, and I checked the account books, it was around the Shangyuan Festival, Zhang Boji returned to Beijing to visit relatives, and Li Chengshi acted as the chief historian, he has this opportunity, the evidence in this case is conclusive, and I have written to the emperor to impeach Li Chengshi." ”

Li Qing's words are true or false, Li Linfuyan can't hear it, the value of 200,000 stone official salt is not big, but, 70,000 yuan, but it is a capital crime to find out, with Li Chengshi as an official's care, how can he do this kind of thing that does not outweigh the losses, this matter is still done by a greedy person like King Qing, Li Qing is just looking for a replacement for King Qing, Li Chengshi is not his person, he doesn't care, but Li Qing's last sentence made his heart move and give birth to a thought.

Li Qing seems to have a heart with Li Linfu, as soon as Li Linfu's thoughts started, Li Qing smiled and said: "Zhang Changshi is an honest official, quite a political achievement, and he is evaluated every year, if the emperor is willing to accept my impeachment, I am ready to recommend Zhang Changshi to the emperor as the assassin of Yangzhou, and don't blame me for being abrupt." ”

The squire laughed, how could Zhang Boji be a nerd

Assassin history, he still honestly does a few years of long history. ”

Li Linfu knew that Li Qing's words were also what Zhang Qiu and Qiong meant, and recommended his son-in-law as the assassin of Yangzhou, they were showing favor to themselves! Li Linfu smiled coldly, even if he had this heart, if he didn't force out their true purpose, he would never agree to this matter.

"Xiangguo is too modest, Zhang Changshi has a good character, he has a good reputation among the people, and he understands the situation in Yangzhou, even he can't be a assassin, so isn't it ridiculing Li Qingfu for being a stabbing historian in Shazhou?"

Li Qing understood what Li Linfu really meant, he had just received news from the palace, Li Longji was going to summon him early tomorrow morning, then Li Linfu would know his thoughts tomorrow at the latest, and it was pointless to hide from him, so he said sincerely: "Don't hide it from Xiangguo, Li Qing has some ideas, and wants to get Xiangguo's support first." ”

"Tell me about it! What's the idea? ”

Li Linfu touched his huge nose with interest, and his hand was about to serve the tea bowl, but he subconsciously retracted it.

"I have not been a household servant for a long time, and I feel that the folk of my Tang Dynasty are solid, but the treasury is empty, so why not use the idle money of the people, I have thought about it for a long time, and I have also contacted Wang Baoji Cabinet, which gives me an idea, why the country does not set up a cabinet, the idle money of the people is attracted to it, and at the same time, the money hidden in the left can also exist in it, these money can be used to give profits to merchants, and the court can also borrow money from the people through this cabinet when the court is in urgent need of money.

Li Qing's idea was to set up a central bank similar to that of later generations, but the Tang Dynasty did not yet have the conditions to issue paper money, so it could only carry out part of the functions of a bank, but the premise was to separate Zuozang (i.e., the national treasury) from the Taifu Temple controlled by Yang Guozhong, and get the real financial power in his hands to carry out his financial attempts, and he had another deeper purpose that could not be made clear to Li Linfu.

Li Linfu didn't speak for a long time, this is indeed a bold idea, he has been the prime minister for more than ten years, how can he not understand Li Qing's meaning,

I am afraid that the emperor will be happy to agree to the people's money in the hands of the imperial court, but it is difficult to say whether the people are willing to deposit the money in this 'national cabinet'.

But he was more concerned about another thing that was more important to him, and after a long silence, he asked, "Then which office does this cabinet shop belong to?" ”

Li Qing was silent for a moment, and finally said slowly: "My idea is best managed by the household department and the branch department, so as to straighten out the various financial relationships. ”

Li Linfu suddenly realized, it turned out that he wanted to grasp all the financial power in his hands for a long time, no wonder Li Qing said that Zuo Zang was also included in it, and he quickly balanced its pros and cons, although the emperor wanted to discuss this matter with himself, but what the emperor wanted to do, it was not good for him to be too opposed, it was better to use this opportunity to put his hand into the household, on the other hand, he also wanted to clean up Yang Guozhong, he might as well let Li Qing give him a slap in the face.

Li Linfu nodded, and said unceremoniously: "Previously, Zhang Boji was assassinating the history of Yangzhou, and the old man thought about it again, and he had to give him a chance to display his talents, so the old man did not object to the recommendation of the waiter. ”

Wang Qi is Li Linfu's confidant: Li Qing has a piece of the pie, and his wishful thinking is not refined, this is his condition.

Li Linfu's wishful thinking Li Qing didn't know, as soon as he changed his mind, he had a corresponding strategy, he might as well agree first, and only need to transfer him away by promotion in the future, he smiled slightly, "Xiangguo, so let's make a decision!" ”

Li Qing and Li Linfu glanced at each other, and the two foxes, one old and one young, laughed knowingly.

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Let's say that Li Yin withdrew from his father's study, and walked briskly towards his room, the rain was falling heavily, and he didn't need to hold an umbrella, so he rushed through the rain curtain in one breath and ran to the other end of the courtyard, his door was hidden, Li Yin pushed the door open, and suddenly subconsciously covered his left ear, but his right ear hurt, and his wife's proud laughter came from his ears, "How about this trick to make the enemy unintentional?" I knew you'd cover your left ear. ”

"It hurts! Pain! Let go. Li Yin screamed in pain.

"Huh! You don't cry out for pain on weekdays, but what are you shouting today, is it because I have succeeded in teaching you the Fa? Cui Liuliu twisted Li Yin's ears, kicked the door shut, and dragged him to the side of the bed in the inner room, only then did he let go of his hand, "Say it quickly!" What is your father going to do with you? ”

Li Yin said with a bitter face: "I don't know what the specific official is, but it may be that he went to Shuofang to be an official." ”

"It doesn't matter where you go, but you must be a county magistrate or a assassin, my mother wants to be the first lady!"

A 'old lady' verbal words bluffed Li Yin's hairs to stand up, which was a sign that she wanted to do something, and he begged in a low voice: "Didn't you say that if I go abroad as an official, I will be allowed to take a concubine?" You have to talk and count. ”

Cui Liuliu glanced at Li Yin with thin fish eyes, bit his scarlet lip with granite teeth, and laughed in a low voice: "You dead ghost, set the old lady on fire." ”

She turned around and 'poof!' The earth blew out the lamp, and the darkness only listened to her low laughter as she ate, "What a concubine!" You can't even satisfy your mother. ”

"But I want to have a future, ouch! You tap! ”

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"Lang Jun, work hard, I'll give you a big fat baby tonight!"