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Wang Yuan looked outside through the crack in the door, and after making sure that no one was outside, he turned around and saw Li Yong standing behind him, looking at him with a puzzled face.

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Hello Mrs. Li." ”

Li Yong returned the salute quietly, pointed to the rope that was still hanging on Wang Yuan's waist and said, "Master Wang, which one are you singing?" How did he become a gentleman on the beam. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "The gentleman on the beam is also better than selling friends to seek glory." ”

Li Yong's color changed, his face showed shame, and he was speechless.

Wang Yuan smiled and waved his hand, "Li Taishou, can we sit down and talk?" ”

Li Yong said lightly: "This is not my home, Master Wang doesn't have to treat me as the master, he likes to sit and sit, and he doesn't need my consent." ”

Wang Yuan smiled slightly, sat on the bed, and the rope around his waist hung in the air, like a tail, which looked very funny.

"Li Taishou, you must be surprised that I came to see you in this way, to be honest, I myself feel strange, I am the deputy envoy of the investigation of the case, but I can't come to see you openly, it's a little strange to say."

Li Yong said softly: "It's not too surprising, in my opinion, it's reasonable." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Oh? How so? ”

Li Yong shook his head and said, "You should know the truth better than me, why bother asking me." ”

Wang Yuan nodded slowly and said: "Li Taishou is a smart person, let's skip this topic, Li Taishou, you are also sitting, I am not arraigning Li Taishou today as an investigator." ”

Li Yong's face was slightly pale, and he silently moved and slowly sat on the broken stool next to the bed.

"I didn't expect that after saying goodbye to Li Taishou at the last Pear Blossom Poetry Conference, it would be in this situation that I had the opportunity to speak, which is really unexpected." Wang Yuan sighed.

Li Yong raised his head and closed his eyes and sighed: "The world is unpredictable, that's it." At the Pear Blossom Poetry Meeting, Bachelor Wang's song on the building is still vivid, "draw the knife and cut off the water and the water is more flowing, raise a glass to eliminate sorrow and sorrow", Li knows that you must have a great future, but unexpectedly just a few months later, Bachelor Wang has soared, and Li has become a prisoner of the steps. This is the unpredictability of life and the wonder of life's encounters. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said: "That's true, I couldn't believe my ears when I heard about Li Taishou, and later I was appointed to come with Yang Shangshu to investigate the case, I always wanted to ask, Li Taishou, how did you get to such a point?" ”

"Don't say anything, Li has lived up to His Majesty's kindness, and he is full of guilt, and he pleads guilty and accepts punishment." Li Yong's face was like ashes, and he sighed.

Wang Yuan said quietly: "It seems that Li Taishou has really embezzled a large amount of public money. ”

"Yes, I have already confessed in court." Li Yong said lightly.

Wang Yuan said: "But what about the other accusations? For example, bribing Li Shizhi and Pei Kuan, drinking money and property with Zichuan Taishou and discussing His Majesty and the government after getting drunk, such as plotting with Du Youlin or something, is it true? ”

Li Yong was stunned and said quietly: "I have confessed in the hall, what are you still asking." ”

Wang Yuan said: "Li Taishou, I took the risk to come to you, but I didn't just come to catch up with you. I was present at the morning hearing, and you don't have to answer me about the morning. I'm here just to ask you one question, why do you confess to something you haven't done, why do you frame someone? Li Taishou is a famous figure in the Tang Dynasty, is he really a traitor to seek glory? ”

Li Yong's face turned red and looked at Wang Yuan and said: "What the old man confessed is the truth, how can he betray his friends and seek glory?" ”

Wang Yuan stared at him tightly and said: "Li Taishou, the situation I know is completely different from what you confessed, before that, I only knew that you did embezzle public money, and maybe there were some financial transactions with some officials in the capital, but it was only that." If there is any collusion between you and Du Youlin, I will never believe it. Then Liu Ji's report to you is only to report your embezzlement of public money, why do you have to add the matter of your collusion with Du Youlin to today's court trial, and you don't even have a word of defense, isn't this very weird? ”

Li Yong was silent, his face was wrinkled, and a dashing celebrity was like a country horseman who was about to die.

"Li Taishou, although the embezzlement of public money is also a disappointment to His Majesty's favor and a violation of the laws of the Tang Dynasty. But at the end of the day, it's just for people, not for people. However, once he admits that he conspired with others to discuss the government and plot other things, it is a misdemeanor for the ministers. When later generations write history books, when they write about you Li Beihai, if it is just a matter of embezzlement of public money, at most they will accuse you of being greedy for money and profligate it. And once you admit that you have participated in some conspiracy, you will be judged as a treacherous and evil minister, do you want to be a person who has been infamous for ten thousand years? ”

The corners of Li Yong's mouth trembled, and he suddenly roared: "Don't say it, what does this have to do with you?" ”

Wang Yuan said coldly: "Of course it has something to do with me, I am the deputy envoy of the case, and I have the responsibility to return the case to innocence, and I don't want anyone to reverse black and white to slander others and disturb the dynasty." From a personal point of view, I don't want Li Taishou to become a sinner through the ages. It's not that you don't know Yang Shenjin's intentions, he wants you to accuse Du Youlin, obviously to involve the prince, so as to achieve Li Linfu's plot to pull the prince off the horse and support the new prince to take the throne. And you are willing to use it for it, and you are willing to help it be abused. Not only are you inferior in character, but you are also extremely inferior in moral conduct. If you do this, you will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history and be reviled by others. Do you see what I mean? ”

Li Yong began to sweat, he had actually begun to realize that his behavior was inappropriate, and in order to be able to do his part for his family for the last time and protect his family, he made a compromise choice. But in fact, in this way, even if the family is preserved, it will be spurned by others and will not be able to stand in the world. It's even more brutal than killing them. I was stupid and confused, and I didn't even think of this verse.

"Tell me, why do you confess with your conscience those things you haven't done, did Yang Shenjin put any pressure on you?"

Li Yong raised his eyes to look at Wang Yuan, and said with tears in his eyes: "Bachelor Wang, the old man has lived a lot of age, and he actually believed Yang Shenjin's nonsense. He...... He threatened me with the safety of my family, and if I did not follow his confession, he would punish me for my plot and kill all my family. He asked me to testify that Du You's neighbor had made meritorious contributions, so that my family could be exempted from their crimes. In this life, he was ashamed of his kindness to His Majesty, and the other was ashamed of his wife, children and grandchildren at home. ”

Wang Yuan sneered: "As I expected, Yang Shenjin, you are too disregarded of the law, and you are too inappropriate for me, and you actually lure people to confess under my nose, reversing black and white." ”

Looking back at Li Yong, who was in tears, Wang Yuan sighed and shook his head: "Li Taishou, I don't know what to say about you, you are famous all your life, respected and admired by people all over the world, but you can't even understand the basic truth." You don't want to think about it, once you testify against Du Youlin, you admit that you are guilty of the same crime as Du Youlin, that is a heinous crime, have you ever seen someone commit this kind of crime and still be able to make meritorious contributions? Your family was fine, but you were killed alive, do you understand? ”

Li Yong Lao burst into tears on his cheeks and said dumbfoundedly: "What should I do like this?" What can I do? I was so confused that I fell for Yang Shenjin, a poisonous snake. ”

Wang Yuan said: "Li Taishou, believe me or not." ”

Li Yong looked at Wang Yuan suspiciously, and Wang Yuan said: "If you believe me, I can guarantee that your family is safe, but the premise is that you must not come out to testify against Du Youlin again." All you have to do is keep your mouth shut, and I can keep your family safe. ”

"How can you guarantee that? All my family members were taken into custody by Yang Shenjin, who threatened that if I did not follow his instructions to confess, he would kill my family in Beihai County. ”

Wang Yuan said: "Don't worry, what I promised you will be done." A gentleman promises a thousand gold, and I will not swear by you. But once you confess and testify, then there is nothing I can do. ”

"But...... I have confessed a lot of things that should not be confessed, and the matter involves Li Zuoxiang and others, how can this be good? ”

Wang Yuan said: "I can't do anything about the confession that has already been confessed, or you can retract the confession in court." But the house is full of witnesses, and you admit it in person, and it is almost impossible to retract your confession. But those who are clear are self-purifying, Li Shizhi and Pei Kuan, if they really have nothing to do with your case, it will be difficult to shake them with your confession. However, if they are involved in the matter, they are not wronged, and they can only say that their own misconduct has caused the disaster, and they are to blame. ”

Li Yong sighed repeatedly, if this is the case, Li Shizhi and they will also be implicated, and they all blame themselves for being caught, which has hurt a large number of people.

"Can you promise me to grit my teeth and never admit any accusations of arguing with others about the government's political schemes? This is your last chance to redeem yourself. ”

Li Yong nodded slowly and said, "If you can promise to protect my family from harm, I will ignore it desperately." ”

Wang Yuan said: "Yang Shenjin's means are endless, maybe he will punish you, or the temptation of rhetoric, can you stand it?" ”

Li Yong sneered and said: "Although I, Li Yong, have made mistakes, but my backbone is still there, you can ask the people of Beihai County, in addition to liking to eat, drink and have fun, have I ever done something harmful to the people's livelihood, have you ever done a thing that reverses black and white?" ”

Wang Yuan said: "Okay, Li Taishou has to remember your words, and I will also keep my promise to you." Tomorrow morning, I will let you know that your family is under my protection, and you will be reassured when the time comes. ”

Li Yong lifted his robe and knelt down in front of Wang Yuan, Wang Yuan hurriedly picked him up, Li Yong said: "Master Wang, if you can protect my family, Li will be grateful for your kindness when he dies under Jiuquan." Li also has a request, if he can fulfill this wish, Li will be free in his heart. ”

Wang Yuan said: "What's the matter? ”

Li Yong gritted his teeth and said: "All this turmoil was caused by Liu Ji, a thief, who treated him like a nephew in vain, he not only stabbed me, but also his grandfather, this person is a mad dog, repeatedly falsely accusing others." If Master Wang can get rid of this person for me, all the barriers in the old man's heart will be eliminated. ”

Wang Yuan thought for a while and said, "I can't guarantee you this, but I will do my best." ”

Li Yong said: "Just do your best, there are already too many old and decrepit requirements, and you shouldn't make it difficult for Master Wang." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and nodded, and was about to answer, when he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps outside, and Yang Shenjin's voice sounded at the door: "Is the prisoner inside?" Has there ever been any suspicious person? ”

The guard at the gate of the courtyard said, "Yang Shangshu, why are you here, there are no suspicious people approaching." ”

Li Yong's face changed color, and he quickly came to the door and looked out from the crack in the door, and saw Yang Shenjin walking towards the door with more than a dozen soldiers, turning around and waving at Wang Yuan.

When Wang Yuanzheng was surprised, suddenly a strong force came from his waist, and the whole person soared into the air like a cloud, and his body slammed the hole in the roof into a bigger hole and flew up to the roof.

"There's someone on the roof." The soldiers in the courtyard shouted in panic.

Wang Yuan's ears were full of dust, and he didn't know where he was, he only felt that his body was held in his arms by a soft body, and the shouts of the soldiers gradually disappeared between the jumps.