"Covering the sky and the sun, the wind and rain are coming." Li Qijian raised his eyebrows slightly and said deeply, he pondered for a while, and asked: "General Huangfu, during this time, has Cui Lian, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, been to Luoyang?" ”

"Master Cui? What did he do in Luoyang? Huangfu Kun was stunned for a moment, and said puzzledly: "Master Cui is the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, shouldn't he accompany the saint?" ”

"This king received the news, because the 'Broken Dragon Tablet' matter was spreading, Cui Shangshu was ordered to investigate the matter, since he did not come to Luoyang, he must have gone to Zhengyang City, and I don't know if he found anything." Li Qi rubbed his brows and said, "That's it, let's put this matter aside for the time being, the top priority is to ensure the safety of the saint." General Huangfu, this king will select some good hands from the Jianning Guard to assist you in guarding the palace. ”

Huang Fukun nodded heavily, "Don't worry, the last general will definitely go all out to prevent the traitors from taking advantage of it." ”

As they spoke, the two saw a mighty flow of cars and horses at the end of the street.

Flags are shaking, drums are fluttering, chariots are rubbing, horses are Xiaoxiao, and a team of people and horses are advancing along the street in an orderly manner.

On both sides of the road, the people of Luoyang, who were kneeling in brocade clothes, shouted long live when they saw the holy car coming.

Li Longji sat on the jade chariot, leaning on the golden silk soft couch with his back, looking at the people of Luoyang City dressed brightly and full of energy, and a trace of approval flashed in his eyes.

"I didn't expect Liu Tong to govern Luoyang City so prosperously, there was not even a single beggar, this Luoyang City is really rich and happy."

Li Longji thought to himself that after the matter of sealing Zen, Liu Tong would be promoted to the ministry of officials. However, he didn't know that the reason why there were no beggars in Luoyang City was because all the beggars were driven out of Luoyang City.

Today, all the beggars and homeless people are gathered in a ruined village north of Luoyang City, guarded by officers and soldiers.

Soon. The honor guard arrived at the Luoyang Palace.

After a simple salute, Li Longji led everyone into the palace.

In the main hall of the palace, Li Longji sat on the dragon chair and accepted the official worship of all officials.

"Your Majesty, may my emperor live long, long live. Hooray! ”

Hundreds of civil and military officials lined up on the left and right, knelt in the main hall, and respectfully worshipped.

"Zhongqing, where is the book of the Ministry of Rites?" Li Longji picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea, and asked casually.

"Back to Your Majesty, the Ministry of Rites Shangshu was ordered to inspect Luoyang and has not yet returned." Yang Guozhong replied loudly.

Li Longji frowned: "It's been half a month since Cui Lian left Beijing, and I have come to Luoyang, why didn't he come to pay homage?" ”

"Your Majesty. Since Cui Shangshu left Beijing, there has not been even a little news, and Weichen wonders whether Cui Shangshu was ordered to come to Luoyang to investigate. Yang Guozhong's eyes rolled and he said loudly.

"Yang Aiqing, what do you mean by this?" Li Longji touched his beard and asked.

"Whether it's 'Reverse Scale Xuanwu' or 'Broken Dragon Stone', it's all about His Majesty's sealing of Zen, but this half a month. He didn't investigate anything, which has to be suspicious. Yang Guozhong said solemnly.

Yang Aiqing was too worried. Cui Jian has always been steady, and since I have entrusted this matter to him, he will definitely do his best, and I have no doubt about this. Li Longji waved his hand casually and said lightly.

The corners of Yang Guozhong's mouth rose. A strange smile was revealed.

After a while, he took out a notebook from his bosom and said, "Your Majesty, the Usumish Khan will arrive in Luoyang in a few days under the escort of An Lushan. ”

"Hmm. I will stay in the palace in Luoyang for a little longer, and when the envoys of Usummish and the other countries arrive, we will go to Mount Tai together. Li Longji's fingers knocked on the dragon chair a few times, and suddenly said, "Liu Tong, what's the matter with Liang Xiu?" ”

Liu Tong hurriedly walked out, knelt on the ground and said: "Back to Your Majesty, according to Weichen's investigation, Liang Xiu is a person from the mysterious organization 'Reverse Scale Xuanwu', this organization acts mysteriously and committed many murders in Luoyang City, and Weichen racked his brains to arrest him. However, before he could be escorted to Chang'an and handed over to the officials, he bit his tongue and committed suicide in prison. ”

Hearing that Liu Tong took all the credit on himself, Huang Fukun suddenly became a little unhappy.

He strode out and said, "Lord Liu, the crime of bullying the king is to be beheaded!" ”

Liu Tong glanced at Huangfu Kun, his eyes were full of disgust, and he pretended to be blank and said, "General Huangfu, what do you mean by this?" ”

"What I mean, Lord Liu should know in his heart. Regarding Liang Xiu, could it really be Lord Liu who discovered his conspiracy? How did the last general remember that when Luoyang City was in danger of annihilation, Lord Liu was dancing at night in the Shengge of the Assassination Mansion? Huang Fukun clasped his hands on his chest, and the urn sounded angrily.

Liu Tong's narrow eyes flashed with a sly light, he laughed a few times, and said: "General Huangfu, you were also present when Liang Xiu was arrested, wasn't Liang Xiu caught by this official?" ”

Huang Fukun frowned, Liang Xiu was indeed caught by Liu Tong, but he was not wrong to say so, but what Huang Fukun cared about was that he actually took all the credit for himself, without mentioning Li Canghai's contribution, which made him very unhappy.

"Lord Liu, the person who discovered the conspiracy of 'Reverse Scale Xuanwu' is Li Canghai, the commander of Zhengyang County, and he almost died because of this, why didn't Lord Liu inform the Holy Lord of this?" Huangfu Kun glared at Liu Tong vigorously and snorted.

"General Huangfu, are you suspecting that this official is greedy for merit and receiving rewards?" Liu Tong touched his beard and said, "Liang Xiu's matter, I have already been investigating in secret, and it is a matter of time before I catch him, Li Canghai just revealed the truth in advance by mistake." Moreover, the official did not intend to hide the matter. It's just that before he can mention it, he is interrupted by the general. ”

There was silence in the hall, except for the sound of the two arguing in the empty hall.

The long journey made Li Longji, who was almost the age of a sixtieth birthday, a little unwell, he rubbed his temples and said, "Okay, don't quarrel." What's going on? ”

Li Longji did not ask Liu Tong and Huangfukun, but directly asked Li Qi, the king of Jianning, who was standing solemnly.

Li Qi is the heir of the royal family, and he is an upright person, plus he has been in Luoyang City for a long time, so he knows more about this matter, Li Longji believes that he will give himself a satisfactory answer.

Li Qi took a step forward and bowed his head and replied: "Back to the emperor's grandfather, when the chaos happened, the grandson was not in Luoyang. However, according to Sun Er's investigation, what General Huangfu said was true, and this county commander named Li Canghai really made a lot of efforts. As for Lord Liu, he is the assassin of Dugi Dao, and he is not in Luoyang, so it is difficult for his grandson to make judgments. ”

Li Longji touched his gray beard, sighed disappreciatively, and said with some displeasure: "How much ability can this Li Canghai District have in the first county order?" Liu Tong, Huang Fukun, the two of you are important ministers of the court, and you want to assist each other, how can you quarrel so much because of a small county commander, what kind of system can you become? (To be continued.) )