(Thanks to the generous rewards of the two brothers, Yusu and Moshaocong.) The cold is very serious these days, and my brain is groggy, so the code word is a little difficult, forgive me. ）

Wang Yuan stood in the corner of the main hall, watching in amazement as this matter evolved into the current situation, and he also knew in his heart that this was probably a counterattack carefully planned by Li Shizhi. It is to take advantage of the early morning of today to shake this matter out and have a decisive battle with Li Linfu in front of Xuanzong.

In fact, as Wang Yuan guessed, everything today is the result of careful planning by Li Shizhi and Pei Kuan. The deaths of Wei Jian and Huangfu Weiming sounded the alarm bell for Li Shizhi, making him understand that there is no benevolence and righteousness between him and Li Linfu, and any available means can be used on Li Linfu without caring about other people's words, because Li Linfu did this, not only overthrowing Wei Jian and Huangfu Weiming, but also taking their lives.

This kind of struggle is no longer the so-called 'cultural fight' that Li Shizhi thought in his heart in the past few years. It's a life-and-death duel for the lives of his family. It's a little late to understand this, maybe because he is a scholar, he always cares about something, and he is not as decisive as Li Linfu and other military attachés. But late return, it's not too late to make amends, more than a month, Li Shizhi forbearance, secretly and the household department of Shangshu Pei Kuan and the two people think hard about countermeasures, launch the hole card in their hands to secretly investigate, and finally found a breakthrough from the relationship between An Lushan and Li Linfu, and launched it in one fell swoop today, shocking the Quartet.

On the Hanyuan Palace, more than 100 pairs of eyes were staring at Li Linfu, and even Xuanzong stood up and looked at Li Linfu in a daze, just now Li Linfu collected An Lushan's property, how to justify this matter is exactly what everyone is looking forward to at the moment.

Some people are actually very disdainful of Li Linfu's own admitted, thinking that Li Linfu was panicked and took a stinky move. Li Shizhi himself said that the evidence was insufficient, which was pure speculation, but he jumped out and admitted the matter, which has to be said to be a stupid act; Well, once you admit it, things are out of order, and it's not easy to explain this behavior now.

"Your Majesty." Li Linfu said slowly: "The old minister is ashamed of His Majesty's favor, and the old minister did accept money and goods from An Lushan; It is a fact that not only the old ministers, but also Wang Jie, Yang Shenjin and several other ministers have also received money and goods from An Lushan. The old minister did not dare to deceive His Majesty, what he did was what he did, and the old minister never denied it. ”

The jaws of everyone in the palace are about to fall, is Li Linfu looking for death? It's just a matter of looking for death by himself, and he still has to bring the people around him? As soon as these few words were spoken, it was like a disaster, and Xuanzong's face instantly turned pale. Xiangguo and several ministers of the DPRK and China really received bribes from An Lushan, what are they going to do? What are the plots?

Li Linfu's words obviously did not communicate with Wang Ji and Yang Shenjin, these two people were sitting on the side in obscurity, and when they heard this, their faces turned pale, their throats rolled, and their hands and feet were at a loss. Seeing that Yang Shenjin had the intention of refuting it, Wang Ji reached out and twisted Yang Shenjin's arm to stop it, and at the same time quickly got up and pulled Yang Shenjin out of the queue and knelt under the throne.

Wang Yuan frowned, looking at all this and listening to all this, he didn't believe that Li Linfu would take such a stinky move to kill himself, most of it was a ploy by Li Linfu.

"Li Linfu, let's talk about it, what are you trying to do when you accept a bribe from An Lushan?" Xuanzong unabashedly asked what he wanted to ask, and changed the title of Xiangguo to his name.

Li Linfu was surprised: "Why did Your Majesty say this? How can the old man work hard and conscientiously in government affairs? ”

Li Shizhi sneered: "Li Xiangguo, you must be a little forgetful, two months ago, Wei Jian and Huangfu Weiming only met once on the night of Shangyuan, and they were impeached by Yang Shenjin in the imperial history for wanting to abolish the establishment, why are you and the border general so loyal?" I'm very much like listening to Lee Sang-kook's explanation. ”

Li Linfu smiled faintly and said, "It turns out that Li Zuoxiang is here for Wei Jian and Huangfu Weiming. Are you dissatisfied with the court's treatment of the two of them, so you are angry with the old man, and today you will set up this bureau to ask the old man to share this predicament and repay his body in the way of others? ”

Li Shizhi snorted coldly, neither admitting nor denying it, and a person next to him said in a deep voice: "Li Xiangguo, you haven't answered Your Majesty's question yet, and you are arguing after replying to Your Majesty's question." ”

Li Linfu glanced at the man and said with a smile: "Pei Kuan, you also have a part in this matter." ”

Pei Kuan straightened his chest and sneered: "So what? If you are allowed to take bribes, we are not allowed to expose them? ”

Li Linfu ignored him anymore, turned around and saluted Xuanzong on the throne, and said loudly: "Your Majesty, colleagues, I am afraid that you have misunderstood. I haven't accepted any bribes, I have never taken a penny from An Lushan, and I can see my innocence in the daytime, so how can I say that I conspired with An Lushan? General An is a fierce general on the border, and he may still be fighting with the Khitans and Turks at this moment, is it appropriate for us to speak ill of him behind his back? ”

Everyone was stunned, they just admitted it, but now they don't admit it, is it child's play in the court? Is it a fool to be Your Majesty and the Hundred Officials?

Li Shizhi sneered: "Li Xiangguo, this is yours, it's a villain's move to go back and forth, Li Xiangguo doesn't have to be a villain?" Just now you admitted that you accepted a bribe from An Lushan, and also admitted it for Wang Ji and Yang Shenjin, and I also admired your courage, not only admitting it yourself, but also having the courage to expose it, how can you deny it now? ”

Li Linfu laughed and said: "Joke, how can the old man admit that he has accepted bribes, the old man just said that he has accepted An Lushan's property, is the property a bribe?" How can this really be true? ”

Li Shizhi frowned and said: "I didn't expect Xiangguo to also learn to chew words, according to what Xiangguo said, what is the difference between receiving An Lushan's property and bribes?" ”

Li Linfu smiled: "That's a big difference. That's right, An Lushan did send a few belongings to Benxiang and Wang Yushi and Yang Yushi through Xi Jianhou, and the old man confessed this matter here, please comment on the matter, please comment on the reasoning, ask the hundred officials to comment on the reasoning, and see if this is a bribe. If His Majesty says that this is a bribe, the old man will immediately hang up the crown, let it be disposed of, and never say anything more. ”

Xuanzong frowned and said, "Li Linfu, say it quickly." ”

Li Linfu arched his hand and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister did receive a gift from General An through Xi Jianhou in February, which was a mink fur; The old minister was old and frail, and there was no heat on his body in the severe cold weather, and his two cold legs were stiff and unable to stand. Wearing too much and having limited mobility. After General An Lushanan learned about it, he told Xi Jianhou that the mink velvet in the north of Fanyang is very cold, and one piece can be worth ten pieces of cotton clothes in winter, which is suitable for the old minister. So he asked Xi Jianhou to bring one to the old minister, so that the old minister could keep the cold out. The old minister thought it was inappropriate, after all, a mink fur was worth a lot of money, and he owed a favor if he received it. But the old minister really needed this mink fur, so in order to be able to handle affairs normally, the old minister left it. However, the old minister gave it an estimate and asked Xi Jianhou to return the money and goods to An Lushan on behalf of the minister, dare to ask Your Majesty and colleagues, is this considered a bribe? If this is considered a bribe, the old minister is willing to be punished. ”

There was a roar of breath in the hall, and there were also low snickerers.

"How can this be said to be a bribe? General An is taking care of Xiangguo's body, this is just the friendship of colleagues. What's more, Xiangguo also ordered someone to pay the price, which is also considered a bribe, and there is no mercy in the world. Everyone said.

Xuanzong nodded slightly and said: "This is naturally not a bribe, if it is just like this, Li Shizhi, your accusation is too harsh." ”

Li Shizhi frowned and said to Li Linfu: "Did you only accept a mink coat?" But I didn't believe it. ”

Li Linfu spread his hands and said, "Then what kind of property did Li Zuoxiang say I received?" Didn't you say there was evidence? Take it out. Don't you have a lot of eyeliner to find out for you? As far as Fanyang, as close as the capital, what else do you Li Shizhi not know? You just let those eyeliners show proof. ”

Li Linfu had a stinger in his words, and he brought up the points that no one noticed to expose, and magnified the fact that Li Shizhi cultivated eyeliner to inquire about the news everywhere, and it worked instantly; After Xuanzong listened to Li Linfu's words, his face immediately became gloomy. It is taboo for courtiers to cultivate eyeliner and listen around for news, although Xuanzong also knows that these things are inevitable, but if Li Shizhi really goes around frantically to listen for news, Xuanzong will naturally not allow him to be so crazy.

Only then did Li Shizhi realize that the situation suddenly became bad from one side, and he had no definite evidence at hand, and many clues were being pursued. Knowing this, I shouldn't have started it so fast today, but I should have waited for the evidence to be conclusive before doing it.

At this point, it is too late to regret it, and you can only fight back according to the existing situation.

"What do you say that Wang Yushi and Yang Yushi received An Lushan's property?"

Li Linfu laughed and said: "Don't you say that the old man forgot to mention it, Wang Ji Wang Yushi likes to collect good swords and blades, and he did ask An Lushan for a Khitan long knife, which was the spoils captured by An Lushan." If receiving a knife is considered a bribe, then ask Your Majesty to punish the crime. ”

Wang Ji smiled and said: "Yes, please punish Your Majesty, I shouldn't have asked for that Khitan long knife, Your Majesty will punish the crime, and the minister will never complain." ”

"As for Yang Shenjin and Yang Yushi, he likes good horses, and he accepted a good Khitan horse, but he didn't seem to give money. If it is considered a bribe, it will not be wronged to him. Your Majesty can punish these two people, it is best to dismiss these two people according to what Li Shizhi and Li Zuoxiang think in their hearts, and ask if they have any intentions for collecting these things, hehe, Li Zuoxiang, what do you think? ”

Li Linfu squinted at Li Shizhi, with a look of disdain, and said in his heart: If you still have to fight against the old man, the old man can play with you over and over in applause. Stupid nerd, you are digging your own grave by jumping out today, I didn't want to kill you so soon, it's all your own fault, and I can't blame the old man.

"Li Shizhi, is this your so-called An Lushan's accusation of bribing court officials? But is there any evidence? Xuanzong asked in a deep voice, his tone was already full of disdain.

Li Shizhi was speechless, his face flushed and he stood in place, wanting to defend but unable to justify, wanting to be angry but unable to be angry, and finally realized that today's affairs were in a hurry, and it was difficult to end this time.

"Your Majesty, report to Your Majesty after Rong Chen verifies it, and the minister will definitely give Your Majesty an explanation......"

"Shut up." Xuanzong finally broke out and pointed at Li Shizhi: "You true sect I am disappointed. I have entrusted you with the affairs of the state, and this is how you repay me? The Tang Dynasty and even more than ten subject countries have how many important things to do every day, and you, as the left minister of the imperial court, do not solve these things, but are busy chasing the wind and catching shadows, and dumping each other, I am really disappointed in you. ”

Li Shizhi's face turned pale, and he knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty is angry, the minister knows that he is wrong, please punish Your Majesty." ”

Xuanzong snorted coldly, brushed his sleeves silently, and suddenly turned his head to Li Linfu and said, "Xiangguo, in your opinion, how should you punish Li Shizhi for such misconduct?" ”

Li Linfu's lean face was not smiling, and he replied after a little thought: "Your Majesty, the old minister thinks ...... There is no need to punish Li Zuoxiang for this, after all, Li Zuoxiang is also loyal. The matter of private exchanges between the border generals and the ministers of the DPRK and China was a matter that the imperial court should strictly investigate and put an end to. Li Zuoxiang heard the clues, so there was nothing wrong with checking it down. The fault was that he was indiscriminate, and he didn't figure out the reason for the matter, so he made indiscriminate accusations, which made the old minister very embarrassed. The old minister only needs Li Zuo's palace to accompany the old minister and Wang Yushi and Yang Yushi to say no. ”

Xuanzong nodded slowly and said, "Xiangguo is broad-minded, and I am very happy. The ministers of the first palace should be frank and tolerant of each other, instead of calculating and scheming against each other, and the secretaries saw it today, Xiangguo's move is an example, and I am very pleased not to retaliate against him because of the accusations made by the left. Li Shizhi didn't apologize to Xiangguo and the two imperial historians, and the matter was over. ”

Li Shizhi's face was like ashes, with his pride, it was better to apologize to Li Linfu and Wang Ji than to be punished, I wanted to defend myself, but Pei Kuan next to him stretched out his hand and gently pulled the placket of his clothes, and said in a low voice: Don't be impulsive, the green mountains left behind.

Li Shizhi gritted his teeth and came to Li Linfu and the others, gritted his teeth and said: "Li Mou is not compensating Xiangguo and the two imperial historians." ”

Li Linfu smiled and said: "Okay, okay, it's appropriate, we are still ministers of the same palace, we still have to work together to do things for Your Majesty, this matter is over, and no one will mention it in the future." ”

Li Shizhi said hatefully: "What Xiangguo said is true. ”

The turmoil disappeared, the hall was buzzing, Xuanzong did not prohibit it, he was also a little tired, taking advantage of the moment in time, Gao Lishi brought ginseng soup to Xuanzong to take to replenish his energy.

Wang Yuan stood at the corner of the hall, moving his numb legs that were kneeling and sitting, and sighed in his heart at Li Linfu's cunning. Today's incident was originally Li Shizhi's initiative, but judging from Li Linfu's means of responding to Li Shizhi's attack, Li Linfu didn't even take Li Shizhi's attack seriously, or didn't take it seriously at all.

Of course, there are reasons for Li Shizhi's lack of preparation and insufficient evidence, but as the prime minister of the current dynasty, even if he says rumors, he should pay great attention to it, not to mention that Li Shizhi also found out some eyebrows.

However, the development of the matter was completely controlled by Li Linfu, he first admitted the matter, and then denied it like a child's play, and played with Li Shizhi in applause, which is enough to show that Li Linfu is extremely contemptuous of Li Shizhi at all. He knew that Li Shizhi's wisdom and means were not enough to pose a threat to him, and he not only wanted to crush his attack, but also act relaxed and happy, so that the blow to Li Shizhi would be even greater.

And Li Linfu's psychological speculation on Xuanzong is obviously much better than Li Shizhi, he used this to point out the loopholes exposed in Li Shizhi's words, so that Xuanzong was dissatisfied with Li Shizhi, and at the last moment, Xuanzong kicked a ball, and he also dealt with it properly. It was too easy for him to bring down Li Shizhi, but it was definitely not today. Today's generosity in the palace, Li Linfu's generosity added a lot of points to him. The reason why Xuanzong asked Li Linfu to decide how to deal with Li Shizhi may be because Xuanzong tested Li Linfu's attitude towards political opponents, or maybe Xuanzong didn't want to pursue the matter at all, hoping that the big thing would be small, but he just wanted Li Linfu to come forward and give him a step. And Li Linfu's response was perfect.

Wang Yuan really felt Li Linfu's terrible, this person can dominate the court for more than ten years, obviously not luck, every word and deed can see the traces of careful design, it is okay not to see these clearly, once you see it clearly, you will have a creepy feeling.

But Wang Yuan actually saw some places that others couldn't see, and in the confrontation just now, Li Shizhi was actually panicked, completely forgetting the person named Xi Jianhou who he was going to attack at the beginning. In fact, as long as you concentrate your firepower on Xi Jianhou between Li Linfu and An Lushan just now, things will be much easier.

And there is another thing that can also be immediately asked to be investigated, that is, whether An Lushan's victory is true or not, if this matter cannot be found out as soon as possible, I am afraid that after today's court meeting, a fast horse will immediately rush to Fanyang to inform An Lushan to deal with it quickly.

In short, Li Shizhi didn't know how to take advantage of the good flaws, but he wanted to directly involve Li Linfu in one bite, and when Li Linfu came in, the focus was immediately different, which was equivalent to transferring the weakness, which was a big failure. However, with the current situation, Li Shizhi is unable to re-mention Xi Jianhou and An Lushan to re-impeach, and the opportunity has long been missed, and if he continues to entangle today, he will be unlucky before anyone else. Xuanzong alone would not tolerate him anymore.

Wang Yuan's thoughts were churning, and he substituted himself into today's confrontation, and thought of many different countermeasures from his own position, and suddenly found that he had some talent for the power struggle above the court in ancient times. At least every way he came up with to deal with it was much more clever than Li Shizhi.

"Wang Yuan, Wang Yuan." Someone shouted loudly in his ear, Wang Yuan woke up from his thoughts, raised his eyes, and was suddenly startled. I saw that the hundreds of officials in front of me turned their heads to look at themselves, and hundreds of pairs of eyes were nailed to their faces, some were unfamiliar, some were familiar, some were curious, some were confused, and they were suddenly a little panicked, and their hearts beat wildly.

"Wang Yuan, why don't you come forward to see you? Gao Nei summoned you several times, why are you in a daze? A familiar voice sounded in front of him, it was Yang Zhao's voice.

Wang Yuan hurriedly got up and stepped forward quickly, but heard Xuanzong's voice ringing in front of him: "Wang Yuan, is it too boring in the court, are you asleep?" ”