At this time, it is not yet the time to put on the lights at night, but the residents of Chang'an City help the old and the young.

They crowded into the streets early and crowded with ox carts and mule carts covered with colored satin. On the 14th day of the first month of the third year of Tianbao, Shen Zheng.

Chang'an, Chang'an County, West City.

The sudden change caught everyone off guard.

The two brigade soldiers brutally pressed Zhang Xiaojing to the ground, tied his wrists with cow tendon ropes, and then stuffed a hemp core into his mouth, so that Zhang Xiaojing completely lost the ability to resist, and he couldn't even make a sound. During the whole process, Cui Qi's right hand was always on the handle of the knife, staring closely at Zhang Xiaojing's movements, ready to go. It seemed that as long as he showed the slightest sign of resistance, he would be killed on the spot.

A few moments ago, this person was still on the verge of collapse, pitifully counting on Zhang Xiaojing to save his life, but now his face has completely changed. Zhang Xiaojing couldn't speak, and his neck could still turn. He looked up and glared at Cui Qi with one eye. Cui Qi turned his face away, but the corners of his mouth twitched slightly-his heart was not as calm as he tried to play.

A few of the bad guys still kept flattering smiles, and froze in place blankly. They don't understand what the hell is going on, isn't this master a great hero? How did you become a prisoner in an instant?

Zhang Xiaojing didn't think that the people of Jing'an Division would unload the mill and kill the donkey, but what he didn't expect was that they couldn't wait for a moment.

The people on the other side of the river were also confused by this play, the river was too wide to see what was happening. They only saw Zhang Xiaojing being helped ashore from a distance, and then held down. Xu Bin's eyesight was not good, so he was anxious to pull Yao Runeng's sleeve and tell him to look more carefully. Yao Runeng struggled to keep his eyes open, and barely saw two soldiers escorting Zhang Xiaojing away, and a general following closely behind. The small group turned behind a stack of logs and disappeared from view on the other side of the river.

"It's the brigade ......"

Yao Runeng muttered. They have two white silks next to their shoulder armor, and they can't be mistaken.

When Xu Bin heard that it was Lu Benjun, his eyes were puzzled: "Impossible!" What are they doing with their own people? Is there some misunderstanding here? He turned around anxiously on the embankment, trying to find out, but his feet slipped and he almost rolled into the water. Fortunately, he grabbed Yao Runeng's arm and barely stood still.

Yao Runeng's heart was full of ups and downs at this time. This young man is simple, but he is not stupid. Jing'ansi's attitude towards Zhang Xiaojing has always been very ambiguous - both admiring his ability to do things, but also wary of his status as a death row prisoner. Not to mention He Zhizhang, even Li Yu, who was pushing for this matter, also took precautions against Zhang Xiaojing, otherwise he would not have sent Yao Runeng to monitor.

The brigade army is a direct subordinate unit of the Jing'an Division, and Cui Qi only obeys Li Yu's orders. Yao Runeng guessed that it was probably because the boss didn't want the outside world to know that the entire Jing'an Division had to rely on a death row prisoner to get things done, so he tried to eliminate the influence in the first place - but this is really shameless!

Zhang Xiaojing had just saved half of Chang'an City with all his might, how could he treat a hero like this?

Yao Runeng shook the corners of his robe and walked towards the dirt slope next to him step by step. Li Mi and his maid were standing on the top of the slope, looking at the other side of the river. He took a deep breath and planned to go to Li Mi to ask what was going on.

Publicly questioning his boss is a crazy move, and maybe he will never be able to gain a foothold in Chang'an. But Yao Runeng was like a fish in his throat, and there was a fire burning in his chest. Xu Bin noticed his movements, hesitated, and followed.

Li Mi heard the sound of footsteps, and his stern gaze swept over to this side. Xu Bin hurriedly stood on the spot and dragged Yao Runeng again. But at this time, Yao Runeng had already taken a big step forward, and he couldn't hide the anger on his face.

Li ...... Li Sicheng. Xu Bin decided to ease the atmosphere first.

Li Mi looked at the two of them and said coldly: "If you are asking about Zhang Xiaojing, I also want to know who gave Cui Qi the order." ”

Yao Runeng and Xu Bin were stunned for a moment, it turned out that this was not Li Yu's order?

Who would that be? The entire Jing'an Division is qualified to give Cui Qi an order, only Si Cheng and Jing'an Ling, but He Jian has returned to the house to recuperate, and it is impossible to catch up with the rapid changes here. If you want to say that Cui Qi is making his own opinion, how can he have such courage?

Li Mi waved his hand with a gloomy face: "This is not a place to talk, go back to Jing'an Division first." ”

At this time, the residents and merchants of the West Market were gathering from all directions and discussing the canal. The series of commotion just now was too big, and all these people watching the lanterns were summoned. The officials of the West City Department are desperately trying to maintain order, but they are a drop in the bucket. On such occasions, it is really not appropriate to talk.

Jing'an Division is only one street away from the West Market. Li Mi and his party walked across the street and saw a large group of servants cleaning up the corpses of the wolf guards. Ma Geer's fat body was lying on a flatbed truck like a boar, and his eyes were wide. Several civilians spat in disgust at him, but did not dare to come near, and threw salt dust around them with willow branches from afar.

These elites on the grassland are now lying on the streets of Chang'an, being rejected like garbage. Yao Runeng didn't have much sympathy for them, but he thought to himself, it would be ironic if the heroes who killed these Turks were the same fate.

Zhang Xiaojing's words to him unexpectedly rang in his ears again: "In Chang'an City, if you don't become a monster like it, you will be devoured by it." ”

The group returned to the Jing'an Division Hall, and the tense atmosphere that had permeated the hall for more than ten hours had been relieved. The enemy has been destroyed, and both the tired scribe and the dumb voice of the messenger all show a relieved expression. Many people began to quietly pack up their books and utensils, planning to go home early and take their families to enjoy the lanterns. After all, this is the most lively Shangyuan Festival of the year.

Li Mi was displeased: "Wang Jiedu's daughter is still missing, so slack, let outsiders see what it looks like!" ”

After the fall of Wolf Guard, Wang Yunxiu's kidnapping case became the most urgent incident to be solved in Jing'an. Wang Zhongji is an important minister in the court, and if his family members make a mistake, it will be a great blow to the crown prince. Li Mi must not allow this to happen.

Xu Bin hurried over and kicked the corner of the case to urge them all to cheer up. These little officials had to spread out their satchels again and sit back, but many people didn't think so. Everyone thinks that she must have died in the explosion of Changmingfang, and there are no bones left, so there is no need to toss anymore.

Li Mi didn't care about these people anymore, he walked through the huge sand table of Chang'an City with a heavy heart, and went straight to his case. There were seven or eight boxes of different textures on his desk, which contained the bulletins, check-ins, and documents from various places. One of the most luxurious is a purple-veined brocade box, which is dedicated to the official office. It had always been empty, but now it had an extra silver-rimmed pleading.

Tan Qi was sure that the box was empty before they set off. She picked up the note next to her, and sure enough, it had just arrived.

Li Mi opened the paperwork and glanced at it, and couldn't help sneering: "I haven't looked for it yet, but they sent the answer first." Then he threw it into Xu Bin's hand. Xu Bin took it and took a look, this letter came from Right Xiaowei, which said that in view of the fear that the imperial city would be disturbed by thieves, the brigade was temporarily transferred to Cui Qi, and the relevant people were detained for a thorough investigation.

From an outsider's point of view, this is just a simple notice, but in the eyes of those who are familiar with officialdom, it has a deep meaning.

The Jing'an Division is responsible for the inside and outside of Chang'an City, while the Right Xiaowei is responsible for the perimeter security of the Imperial City, and the responsibilities of the two do not overlap and there is no subordinate relationship. No matter how big the Turkic people make this matter, it is also within the scope of Jing'an's authority.

But the wolf guard crossed the dead line of Guangde Huaiyuan, making everything different.

As soon as they crossed the death line, they posed a direct threat to the Imperial City, and the nature immediately became a major case of "disturbing the Holy Driver", and Right Xiaowei had the right to immediately intervene in the investigation. They put up the gold-lettered signboard of investigating the case, and they will promote whoever they want, and whoever dares not to cooperate in handling the case is "plotting rebellion."

Therefore, if Right Xiaowei asks Cui Qi to arrest Zhang Xiaojing, although his behavior is ultra vires, he is a small general, and he can't bear the pressure at all.

However, Cui Qi is not innocent in this matter, he can obviously inform Jing'an Si in advance, so that Li Yu can be prepared. But he silently made a surprise attack, and also arrested Zhang Xiaojing and sent him directly to Youxiaowei, which was tantamount to betrayal.

Yao Runeng was not surprised by Cui Qi's betrayal. Since the West Market released Cao Poyan, a series of major mistakes made Cui Qi like a frightened bird, extremely panicked. The wolf guard crossed the death line and was the last straw on the camel's back. Cui Qi thinks that staying in Jing'an Division is a dead end, so it is better to hug the thigh of Right Xiaowei, so that he will have a meritorious effect.

Li Mi was not interested in Cui Qi's whereabouts, he knocked on the desk with his finger: "Why did Right Xiaowei arrest Zhang Xiaojing?" ”

That's the core question. Right Xiaowei is willing to risk a conflict with Jing'an Division and forcibly overstep his authority to arrest people, what is the benefit?

No one answered. The matter involved the Korean dispute, Yao Runeng's level was too low, Xu Bin was confused, and neither of them could give any valuable advice. Tan Qi stood quietly aside, his fingertips against his chin, and a pair of beautiful eyes stared at the sand table in a daze. She suddenly coughed lightly and stretched out her slender fingers, as if inadvertently pointing at Pingkangfang in the sand table.

Li Mi's eyes lit up.

Tan Qi is a domestic maid, and she doesn't dare to open her mouth on this occasion, but her hint is clear enough. There is not only a green building in Pingkangfang, but there is also a big man living in it - Li Linfu, the right minister.

One of the most famous political spectacles of this dynasty was the confrontation between Li Linfu and the East Palace. The powerful prime minister has always been hostile to the East Palace, but it has not been made public. In the dark, he has been staring at Jing'ansi's mistakes and omissions, so as to attack the East Palace, and he is the prince's most dangerous enemy in the court.

From the dispatch of the right Xiaowei to the arrest of Zhang Xiaojing, there was only a short gap. The enemy can instantly grasp the flaw and bite seven inches in one bite, this amazing vision and execution are by no means something that those soldiers on the right Xiaowei can figure out, and there must be a veteran behind the move. Those who can do this and have the ability to do so are the right phase.

Thinking along this line of thought, the whole motivation suddenly became clear.

If Zhang Xiaojing falls into the hands of Li Linfu, his identity alone will be enough to make a big article: Why do you insist on appointing a death row prisoner? Why do you think he can be trusted? The wolf guards have all been killed to the edge of the imperial city, is he ineffective or is he indulgent? Would these riots have been avoided if another loyal operator had been activated? Without 100% certainty, you actually took risks, did you take the safety of the saint seriously?

Li Mi imagined Li Linfu's various questioning faces in his mind, and couldn't help but say "hey". As Li Heng reminded in the Pure Land Courtyard before, He Zhizhang was the top of the pavilion that sheltered the wind and rain, and when he went, the open guns and hidden arrows immediately pounced.

The outcome of this Turkic wolf guard incident is very ambiguous: it is considered a success if it is said to be successful, and the murderers were all killed; To say that failure is also a failure, these grassland barbarians once approached the imperial city and disturbed the throne, and Jing'an Division failed to prevent trouble, which was also a dereliction of duty.

In other words, whether Jing'an Division is "driving the sky" or "dereliction of duty" depends on which side of the court is more powerful. Zhang Xiaojing is in the hands of the right minister, and Donggong is passive.

No wonder Li Xiang shot so quickly.

Yao Runeng and Xu Bin stood in place, not daring to come out. Although they don't see as thoroughly as Li Mi, just by looking at the face of their boss, they know how troublesome this matter is.

Li Bi explained briefly, Xu Bin's face darkened, and he lowered his head. Yao Runeng bit his lip angrily, he didn't understand, how could this matter be so complicated? Just because officials dump each other, can a hero who saved Chang'an be arrested at will? This is not a prosperous weather!

"It's too short for you to come to Chang'an. Such a thing...... Oops. Xu Bin shook his head. Yao Runeng looked at Li Yu and said loudly: "Li Sicheng, we can't give up Zhang Duwei, this is not right!" ”

Li Mi signaled him to be restless, and his right hand habitually wanted to grab something, but found that he had caught a void. Tan Qi took the dust from the side and put it in his hand. Li Mi shook the dust and said in a deep voice: "We will not give up Zhang Xiaojing-the Turkic matter, but it's not over yet!" ”

The three of them were stunned when they heard this, weren't the wolf guards all dead?

Xu Bin thought that Li Bi was referring to Wang Yunxiu's investigation progress, and hurriedly turned around and picked up a volume of reports: "At this time, the brigade army is conducting ...... on Huaiyuanfang's Longbo residence, Xiuzhengfang's empty house, Changmingfang warehouse and other places Oops...... A thorough search has been conducted, but no trace of Wang Yunxiu has been found so far. ”

But Li Mi shook his head: "I'm not talking about Wang Yunxiu, it's about the Turks." ”

Xu Binqi said: "That? What other concerns does Si Cheng have? Li Mi glanced at him: "Director Xu's memory is not bad, but I remember that when Su Ji's carriage and horse marched into the city, how many barrels of Yanzhou stone resin were used to pretend to be ink?" ”

Xu Bin was familiar with these numbers, and blurted out: "Three hundred barrels, packed in thirty large board cars." ”

"Three hundred barrels of stone grease are three hundred barrels of fierce fire and thunder. The three wagons just now contained only fifteen barrels - in other words, two hundred and eighty-five barrels and twenty-seven carts were missing. ”

Li Mi reminded lightly, and the people around him were shocked.

That's right, the wolf guard brought only a small part. Just the power of those five barrels has turned the West Market upside down, and there are more than 200 barrels missing, this Chang'an City, oh my God...... Four words came to their minds at the same time: Quelehodo.

At this time, Yao Runeng said: "But the Turks have suffered so many casualties, even if there are fish that have slipped through the net, there should not be enough manpower to transport more than two hundred barrels, right?" ”

Li Mi seemed to smile: "Who said that the one who did this had to be a Turk?" ”

Yao Runeng was stunned, and then broke out in a cold sweat. Whether it is Zhang Xiaojing or Li Mi, they are always afraid to speculate on the situation with the darkest ideas, as if there is no good person in this world. What's even more terrifying is that they may well be right.

Li Mi said: "So we still need Zhang Xiaojing, no one can do this except him." ”

Everyone glanced at the sand table in unison. The city of Chang'an was shrouded in mist, and while everyone was celebrating the victory, the real monster was still dormant in the shadows, just showing its fangs. Only Zhang Xiaojing could have split through the fog and drag the monster into the sun—and he was now trapped in a prison woven by his own people.

Yao Runeng hesitated for a moment and stood forward: "I am willing to go to the right Xiaowei to negotiate." Xu Bin rubbed his hands anxiously on the side: "...... Oops, confused! Who are you? The right guard crushes you and you won't move your eyelids. ”

"Then I'll have to try it too! If it doesn't work, I'll ...... I'll just ......," Yao Runeng said here, untying the token from his waist, "I'll go to the prison!" Please rest assured, I will resign from the mission and go in vain, and I will never implicate Jing'an Division. ”

"Shao'an is not impatient, it hasn't reached that point yet."

Li Mi signaled him not to be so excited, but Yao Runeng caught the meaning of his words - it has not reached that point yet, which means that if it really comes to that point, it is not impossible to rob the prison?

Li Mi put the dust on the desk heavily, and his eyes shot a sharp light: "I will deal with this matter personally." Others, etc., give me a strict post, continue to search for Wang Yunxiu, and don't slack off! ”

There was a sound of complaint and disappointment in the hall, but under Li Yu's glare, no one made a mistake. The servants yawned and spread out the bookshelves, and the servants bent over to blow the crushed stove again. Tong Chuanfei ran out of the temple and informed the watchtowers of this unfortunate news.

Li Mi asked Xu Bin, Yao Runeng, and a few other principals to supervise the search, and then turned around and went to the back hall. There, Tan Qi had already prepared his robe and abacus bag.

"Childe, are you really going to break into the right guard?" Tan Qi asked in a worried whisper.

"No, that is in the arms of Li Xiang, he is looking forward to me tearing up with Nanya's people." Li Mi looked directly at Tan Qi, "The person who is going is not me, it's you." ”

"Me?" Tan Qi suddenly panicked, "Why, why me?" ”

Li Yu attached to Tan Qi's ear and said a few words softly. Tan Qi glanced at Childe in shock, thinking he was joking. Li Mi nodded firmly, indicating that he was not crazy.

"You're a smart girl. Serving tea and water here and setting up the sand table is too condescending for you. ”

The sudden praise made Tan Qi's face red all of a sudden, and he hurriedly lowered his head. Li Mi smiled and patted her on the shoulder: "There are not many trustworthy people around me, and you are the only one to do this." ”

"Where are you going, Son?" Tan Qi asked.

Li Mi put on his robe, hung up the calculation bag, and adjusted the position of the silverfish bag on the belt, and then replied: "Only one person can break the current deadlock." I'm going to him now. ”

"Who?"

"Prisoner."

Li Mi's tone was flat, but Tan Qi knew that this was the most difficult decision for Gongzi.

Feng Dalun has two hobbies, one is drinking in the Xiangxiang Pavilion, and the other is the Xiangxiang Pavilion itself.

This small pavilion is fifteen paces wide and long, and it is not a small place, but it has a wonderful point: in the walls of the four walls, there are rue vanilla, musk and frankincense powder, which are the specialties of Khotan. If there is daylight moving into the pavilion, the room will be filled with a faint fragrance, which lasts for a long time, making people feel like a Julan room.

At this time, although the sun has set in the west, the fragrance is still there. Feng Dalun smiled and raised the bronze lord in his hand, and said loudly: "See the saint." ”

Taking sake as a saint and turbid sake as a sage, this is a joking saying in Shilinli. The host was excited, and the guests at the head also picked up the wine, replied with a "see you", and then flicked his sleeves and drank it all.

Sitting on his knees at the head was a young man named Yuan Zai. This person was born elegant and square, with a flat forehead like a platform, and he looked at it like a table. He is the Dali Temple judge recommended by King Yong, and in terms of official rank, he is even higher than Feng Dalun.

Yuan Zai put down the bronze jue after drinking, and blurted out: "Good wine, this is Lang Guanqing of Shrimp Toad Tomb?" ”

Feng Dalun gave a thumbs up: "The good tongue of the Yuan Commentary is from the shrimp and toad of Changle Fang." He picked up the spoon, filled it again, and said slowly, "Speaking of this name, there is another interesting fact. There is an ancient mound in Changle Fang, which is located in the east of Fangnei Street. According to legend, it is the tomb of Dong Zhongshu of Han Xian, and the Confucian people come here to get off the horse to show respect, so it is also called the tomb of the horse. It is really ridiculous that the gangster and the vulgar man are unknown and teach to spread falsehoods, and they have actually become shrimp and toad tombs. ”

He has been building for a long time, and he is very familiar with the story of the famous monuments of Chang'anfang. Yuan Zai laughed: "When I first arrived in Chang'an, I was curious about how there was such a strange place name. He pinched the bronze jue, looked around, and suddenly sighed: "Brother Feng really can enjoy it, this Xiangxiang Pavilion has thoughts everywhere, and it is also a wonder in Chang'an." ”

Feng Dalun keenly noticed that Yuan Zai's eyes were swept by extravagant ornaments such as agarwood beams, crystal curtains, and purple and red silk tents, and his eyes were blazing, but they were fleeting. He has read countless people, and knows that this person has great greed in his heart, but he can forbear and restrain himself, and he will definitely be a ruthless character in the future.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside the pavilion, and a floating boy stood on the threshold and handed in a note. Feng Dalun took a look at it, raised his right eyebrow, put it in his arms, and said to Yuan Zai: "There is a trivial matter to invite Yuan Commentary to come today. There was a death row inmate in Chang'an County Prison, and he was tired of making a document and transferring him away. ”

"Oh?" Yuan Zai tilted his head, "Where is the transfer?" Dali Temple Prison? ”

"Whatever the reason, just keep him there for three or five days, and then send him back to the county jail as he is." Feng Dalun tried to understate it as much as possible.

Wonjae was surprised to hear this request. Not because it's difficult, but because it's too easy. He thought it was a nobleman who wanted to catch people, but it was such a strange request. He rolled his eyes and couldn't help laughing: "This person, I'm afraid that he is not in the county prison now, right?" ”

If the prisoner is still in custody, the prison can directly release him, and there is no need to go through such a big effort. Only when the prisoner is controlled by other government officials does it require Dali Temple to issue an official transfer document to the county jail, and the county jail will take this document to the person.

Feng Dalun didn't expect Yuan Zai to react so quickly, and coughed slightly embarrassedly: "Yes, this person was picked up by someone else today, and King Yong hopes that he can go back and stay honestly." ”

"Which of the ministers did he take?" Won Jae asked.

Feng Dalun's face is a board: "It's just a trivial matter, and the meta-evaluation matter only needs to issue documents, and there is no need to make extraneous branches." ”

Yuan Zai looked at Feng Dalun. He enjoys observing people and reading out their hidden true emotions. This tried to pretend to be very calm, but his tone was full of anxiety. He repeatedly stressed that this was a trivial matter, which showed that this was by no means a trivial matter.

If it were someone else, he would just send out a document and accept the bribe, and he wouldn't care about other things—Yuan Zai wouldn't.

"You can be more honest about the matter." He said.

Feng Dalun's face changed slightly: "What do you mean?" ”

Yuan Zai laughed and leaned forward a little: "King Yong personally asked, this person's identity should not be simple......"

"That's not something you should ask." Feng Dalun finally couldn't hold back a little.

Yuan Zai was not angry, his index finger shook slightly, and his eyes were sincere: "You might as well tell me the ins and outs." If you know more about it, you might be able to help more. ”

Feng Dalun then understood why Yuan Zai was young and already had an official residence. This kid's sense of opportunity is too keen, and after just a few words of conversation, he sniffed out the deep meaning of this and wanted to make a little favor bigger. Feng Dalun wanted to refuse, but after thinking about it, Jing Ansi is a powerful freak, and a document may not work, so it is better to listen to this kid's opinion.

People who are greedy and know how to exercise restraint are often extremely intelligent.

"What do you want to know?" Feng Dalun asked.

Yuan Zai smiled: "For example, who is this person?" Why Jail? ”

Feng Dalun hesitated for a moment and said: "The person to be promoted, called Zhang Xiaojing, originally served as a soldier in the Western Regions, and Xu Gong was promoted to the bad marshal of Wannian County. In October of the second year of Tianbao, the imperial court wanted to build a hotel for Xiao Bolu's envoy and requisition the land of Dunyifang. There was a shop named Wen Ji who refused to relocate, and the people from the Yu Department went to negotiate, but the owner Wen Wuji died inexplicably. This Zhang Xiaojing is an old comrade-in-arms of the shopkeeper, insisting that the shopkeeper was victimized by traitors and must be investigated to the end, and finally had a quarrel with his boss Wannian County Lieutenant. This guy killed his boss and sent him to prison. ”

Wonjae listened, the smile on his face unchanged. Feng Dalun's description is not true, such as the "construction of hotels and requisition of land", there are not many interests hidden in it; Yu Bu's "negotiation" with the owner of Wenji Shop may not be so gentle. As for the role played by King Yong in it, Feng Dalun did not mention a word......

But...... It doesn't matter, Wonjae doesn't care about the truth at all, the key is what King Yong wants.

He knocked the corner of the bronze lord with his fingernails: "The capital crime sentenced in October last year should be executed in the winter of the same year, why is he still alive?" ”

"It's not like the recital is unfinished, so I've been detained in prison." Feng Dalun was quite helpless.

Wonjae nodded in understanding. Since the Taizong Dynasty, the imperial court has advocated prudent punishment and compassionate punishment, and the death penalty case of the Jingshi must be repeated five times. It is not uncommon for a case to drag on from last year to this year.

Feng Dalun continued: "Today in Wannian County Prison, Zhang Xiaojing was taken away by the people of Jing'an Division, openly removed the shackles, and walked between the cities, which is like a pardon! As he said this, he involuntarily clenched the spoon. Wonjae noticed that his mood was getting more nervous.

"Jing'an Division......" Yuan Zai chewed on the unfamiliar name, "What are they looking for Zhang Xiaojing for?" ”

"I don't know. But in any case, we have to get him back to the county jail. Feng Dalun said with a little nervousness. Last year's case, how many twists and turns took to get the Hades in prison, and he must not be allowed to regain his freedom.

Yuan Jae has vaguely guessed the cause and effect of this incident. Zhang Xiaojing's "disgrace" is afraid that King Yong and Feng Dalun are very jealous, for fear that he will regain his freedom. With this point figured out, the other details are irrelevant. Yuan Zai picked up the bronze jue, tasted Lang Guanqing again, and sorted out his thoughts.

"Then Jing'an Si can go to the county prison to fish for people, and his authority must not be low. Just Dali Temple came forward, I am afraid that it will be blocked back. ”

"...... in your opinion?"

"It's better to use the imperial history and let them impeach ......"

"No, no." Feng Dalun hurriedly dissuaded, "King Yong said that he didn't want to provoke those mad dogs in Lantai." ”

Those people in the Yushitai, their job is to find ballast, and they are looking for everyone's ballast. If you expect to use them as a knife, you have to be careful to hurt yourself first. "You're asking me to make trouble for others? Well? It means that you also have a problem, and I have to look it up too! "The imperial historians are all thinking like this. If it sounds good, it is called "seeking perfection and blame", and if it is bad, it is a group of mad dogs.

Seeing Feng Dalun's embarrassed expression, Yuan Zai laughed: "Brother Feng is skillful in building, and he is a layman in the lawsuit." The cases handled by our Dali Temple have to be reported to the Yushi Tai Division. So let's just find a reason, let Dali Temple take over the case, and do a little trick in the reporting documents, we have the idle imperial history, and we will find trouble with Jing'an Division for us......"

Feng Dalun couldn't help but nod. Such an operation is indeed without a trace, and no one can climb to the side of the Yongwang. He pondered for a moment, then asked, "What is the best reason?" ”

This reason must be big enough to be qualified for Dali Temple and Yushitai to accept it, but it can't involve himself and King Yong.

Yuan Zai dipped his finger in sake and wrote a few words on the case: "If you commit a crime of evil and rebellion, how can you not be forgiven." Feng Dalun was overjoyed and said yes repeatedly. These words avoid demolition and relocation, and only mention that Zhang Xiaojing killed the county lieutenant, and imply that someone bends the law for personal gain and openly protects it. Especially the four words "come out without forgiveness", when the imperial historians see it, they will be like a swarm of flies seeing blood.

Just sixteen words, several layers of meaning, all-encompassing, worthy of being an old knife and pen officer.

As soon as the imperial historians dispatched, they were not afraid that Jing'an Division would not hand over people. As for whether Zhang Xiaojing was arrested and returned to the county prison, Dali Temple prison, or Yushitai's Taiwan prison, it doesn't matter.

Yuan Zai clapped his hands with a smile: "After the Shangyuan Festival, I will do it immediately." Feng Dalun was anxious when he heard it: "This, it's best to do it today......" Yuan Zai didn't expect him to be in such a hurry, but now it's Shen Shi, and the officials of Dali Temple have already gone home to watch the lanterns, how can there be anyone on duty.

Feng Dalun arched his hands: "After the matter is completed, there will be heavy thanks." "Biting the tail note very hard. Zhang Xiaojing didn't get rid of him for a day, and he couldn't sleep and eat for a day.

Yuan Zai thought about it again and again, and sighed: "The matter started in a hurry, if you want to arrest Zhang Xiaojing back today, you still owe a lot of medicine." ”

"Medicine?"

"It was Wenji Incense Shop that instigated Zhang Xiaojing to commit murder, right? If someone in their family is willing to take the initiative to surrender and have a reputation, Dali Temple can make an exception and accept it on the same day. ”

Feng Dalun clapped his hands and laughed: "This is really a coincidence!" The daughter of the owner of the shop happened to have just been invited back by my men, and it was next door. I haven't bothered to go up to say hello yet, why don't you go and have a look? ”

Wonjae knows that he has a double identity, and he is the leader of the Bear Fire Gang. The Xionghuo Gang didn't dare to confront Jing'ansi, and it was common to bully the common people. He didn't say anything, and readily agreed.

The two got up and left the Incense Pavilion, walked through the courtyard, and came to a low firewood house. A few of the Bearfire Gang's drifting boys were standing guard at the door. Feng Dalun frowned when he saw that they were all disgraced, and asked if he was just arresting a woman, how did he do this? The floating boys looked at each other, you said, I said, I couldn't explain why it was so for a long time.

While they were talking, Yuan Jae pushed the door of the firewood room open. Inside, a woman in a bearded robe was tied to the ground, her temples were scattered, her expression was panicked, and her mouth was stuffed with hemp cores, and she could only make a whining sound.

Yuan Zai looked at her four eyes, and suddenly noticed that there were a few points of silver and emerald on the side of the woman's cheeks, and there was a phoenix-tailed nanmu hairpin on the bun, and her expression couldn't help but move.

He stood there, his eyes twinkling, and suddenly made a strange movement - he turned around and closed the door casually.

Things in this world are very wonderful, and a drink and a peck are predetermined.

Not long ago, Li Mi brought He Zhizhang's qi illness home without a trace, but now he had to bite the bullet and ask him to go out of the mountain.

Right Xiaowei's seizure of Zhang Xiaojing is like an egg hanging on a rope, which is very delicate. Whether Li Mi or the prince came forward, they would immediately break the fragile balance and let the egg fall down. He Zhizhang's prestige is long, and the saint's family is not declining, but he has publicly retired, and he is the only person who can take down the egg without breaking.

If there was half a possibility, the arrogant Li Mi didn't want to bow his head to the old man. But he had a strong premonition in his heart that Chang'an was still in extreme danger, and there must be a big crisis quietly accumulating.

The times are pressing, and he can only put aside his personal honors and disgraces.

He Zhizhang's residence is located in Xuanpingfang in Wannian County, not close to Jing'ansi, and it is necessary to cross six intersections to the east and three intersections to the south. At this time, the streets were so crowded that he might not have been able to reach it in the middle of the night had it not been for the privilege of his horses.

Li Mi tightened the reins and rode his horse through the street. At this time, it was not yet the time to put on the lights at night, but the residents of Chang'an City helped the old and the young, and crowded into the streets early, crowded with the ox carts and mule carts covered with colorful satin. The lantern stand in Zhufang is still making final preparations, and the hundred operas under the lamp can't wait to start the performance first. Along the way, the pill sword horn arrived, the horse played cockfighting, and it was very lively. There was a layer of greasy roast lamb aroma floating in the air, accompanied by Hu Leban's spring tune drifting into the distance, corresponding to the distant singing sound of the singers.

It's just a small neighborhood, and further afield, one market after another is in the same bustle.

Chang'an City is like a plain silk horse thrown into a dye vat, and the noisy dye spreads through the criss-crossing streets, like layers of warp and weft threads. I saw that the whole cloth was slowly wet and soaked, and the colored halo gradually spread, and soon every silk thread was contaminated with that jubilant atmosphere. The whole plain silk changed color, revealing the joy of soaring to the sky.

In this piece of joy, only Li Mi was like an inopportune stubborn spot, pursed his lips, and went against the direction of the flow of people. He fiddled with his horse's head, trying to make a way out of the chaos.

Looking at these faces with joy and excitement, and looking at the lively and prosperous streets, Li Mi knew that he had no choice. For the sake of the people of the city and the future of the prince, he can only put down his face and do something that he is extremely reluctant to do. This is both a responsibility and a commitment.

"The right should be the experience of Hongchen, and temper the Dao heart." Li Mi thought tiredly, and the horse's hooves kept running forward.

Xuanpingfang is very high here, the slope is slowly rising, and from a distance, it looks like a flat-headed hill rising out of thin air in the city. This hill is called Leyouyuan, and there are four squares of Xuanping, Xinchang, Shengping and Shengdao, which can overlook the entire city. The gray-white square wall stretches along the hillside, and the corners of the wall are planted with roses, alfalfa, and green willows all over the plain, which is extremely splendid in spring and summer, and the scenery is excellent.

Leyouyuan and Qujiang Pond are called "landscapes", and they are wild scenery that Chang'an people can enjoy without going out of the city. The original music workshop, theater, wine shop are everywhere, and there are big temples such as Ci'en Temple, Qinglong Temple, Chongzhen Temple, etc., there is also a polo field in Jinggong Fang nearby, it is one of the few places in Chang'an City that can be watched publicly, and it is one of the best places to play in the city.

Xuanpingfang, where He Zhizhang lives, is in the northeast corner of Leyouyuan. He chose this place on the one hand because there were many willow trees here, which were the favorite trees of the old man; On the other hand, it is because in the Shengping Fang in the south, there is an East Palace Medicine Garden. The crown prince had great respect for this old man, and authorized the Donggong Medicine Garden to supply medicine to him at any time.

After He Zhizhang Zhishi, he sold all the properties in the capital, and only this one is still there, which shows that he likes it very much.

Li Mi drove Ma Dengyuan and drove straight up along a flat loess road, and the scenery rose one after another. The willow trees on the original are extremely numerous, and there is even another name called Liujing. Just after winter, there are too many dead branches, and the government strictly orders that no lights can be put on, so there are no lanterns in the square or on the roadside. However, the terrain here is high, and when you climb high, you can see the lights of the whole city, so many officials and eunuchs come to occupy a good position. The cars and horses are noisy along the way, and the singing is continuous, which is not lost elsewhere.

Li Mi barely fought his way out of the encirclement and came to the southeast corner of Xuanpingfang. There are not many houses here, but there are four hairpins nailed to the lintel, which shows that the owners of the houses are all from extraordinary backgrounds. He Zhizhang's house is very recognizable, and a large willow tree is planted in front of the door. He walked straight to a house behind the green forest and knocked on the corner door. The servants inside recognized his identity, did not dare to slack off, and led them all the way to the backyard.

One of He Zhizhang's sons was taking stock of medicinal herbs in the courtyard. This is a middle-aged man named He Dong, he is not He Zhizhang's heir, but an adopted son, and he only has the title of Yu Wailang. However, He Dong has a good reputation, after He Zhizhang's son He Zeng joined the army, he stayed in He Mansion and served his adoptive father wholeheartedly, and the outside world praised his pure filial piety.

He Dong recognized it as Li Mi, and he didn't know the discord between his father and Li Mi, so he greeted him warmly. Li Mi asked about the condition with a little embarrassment, He Dong's face changed slightly, showing a worried look, saying that his father was still conscious, but the dizziness had not disappeared, so he had to stay in bed to recuperate, and his words were a little difficult - looking at He Dong's attitude, He Zhizhang should not have told his family about Jing'ansi.

"I have something important to visit Eunuch He, I don't know if it's possible?" Li Mi chased after him again, "It's a matter of the imperial court." ”

He Dong hesitated, nodded, and led the way. The two walked all the way to He Zhizhang's bedroom, and He Dong went in first to ask, then came out and nodded, and asked Li Yu to go in.

Li Mi stepped into the dormitory, fixed his mind, and gave a deep bow: "Li Mi pays a visit to Eunuch He." He saw the old man leaning on the couch against a round pillow painted with animal skins and gold, his white eyebrows lowered, and he couldn't help but feel guilty.

He Zhizhang's eyes were cloudy, and he reluctantly raised his hand to make a gesture. He Dong bent down and retreated, and closed the inner door tightly. When there were only two people left in the room, He Zhizhang spoke, and a string of muffled phlegm sounds rolled out of his throat, and Li Yu finally understood:

"Changyuan, how's it going?"

He Zhizhang was suffering from dizziness and could only be concise. Li Mi hurriedly explained the situation, and He Zhizhang listened quietly, but did not comment. Li Mi couldn't figure out what he was thinking, and walked forward to the side of the couch: "Eunuch He, the situation is not quiet now, so I have to ask you to strengthen your sick body and negotiate with You Xiaowei to rescue Zhang Xiaojing, otherwise Chang'an will not be quiet, and the prince will be uneasy." ”

He Zhizhang's eyes were squeezed into layers of wrinkles, and he didn't even know if he was asleep. Li Mi waited for a long time, but did not respond, and reached over to shake his body. He Zhizhang squirmed his lips and gently spit out a few words: "No, right phase." Then he slammed his palm on the couch frame.

Li Mi was in a hurry. He Zhizhang's answer is still the idea of fighting for the court, afraid that saving Zhang Xiaojing will give Li Linfu more attack truth, and wants Jing'an Division to cut off this death row prisoner - after going around in a circle, or returning to the original contradiction between the two: Li Mi wants to do things, and he has to clear the obstacles by unscrupulous means; He Zhizhang must guard against people, and he must not leak water and light and dust.

The water leak outside fell into the bucket drop by drop. Li Mi couldn't help but raise his voice, emphasizing that now there is not much time left, there are still a large number of fierce fires and thunders missing, and Chang'an is in danger. But He Zhizhang was unmoved, and still knocked the couch with his palm.

His meaning is very clear, things to do, but Zhang Xiaojing cannot be used.

Before Li Mi came, he expected that the matter would not be resolved easily. He didn't hesitate for a moment, put on his robe, and half-knelt on the ground: "If the eunuch is angry, he is making a wish...... Bear the guilt and let it be disposed of. But time does not wait for me, and I still hope for the prisoner...... Focus on the big picture. ”

He took advantage of Jiao Sui's death to deliberately retreat He Zhizhang, and he was indeed at fault. In order to allow He Zhizhang to come out of the mountain again, Li Yu can do without this face. He maintained a humble posture of confession, his long eyebrows furrowed, and his fair face flushed slightly. This kind of humiliation and embarrassment almost made Li Yu breathless, but he kept gritting his teeth and insisting.

He Zhizhang lowered his white eyebrows, ignored it, and still kowtowed his palms. The snapping sound of the flesh's palms hitting the wooden couch echoed in the room. It's a gesture of understanding, and it's a gesture of rejection. The old man will not take revenge for personal grudges, but your method is not good and cannot be accommodating.

Seeing this response, the corners of Li Mi's mouth twitched slightly, and his heart was cold. If it is only a conflict of interests, he can make profits; If it's just a personal vendetta, he can bow his head. But He Zhizhang is purely out of public intentions, but the two have different ideas - how can he back down?

snapped, and the palm slapped the wooden couch again. This time it is full of strength and resoluteness, and there is no room for turnaround.

Li Mi turned his head and glanced at the sky outside the window that had begun to darken, and became short of breath. Obviously, the road was ahead, but the old man's stubbornness, like a huge rock lying in front of Li Mi, blocked the road impermeable.

He suddenly got to his feet. We can't delay any longer, we must make a decision immediately!

There has always been only one way in Huashan, and even if you are broken, you can only go on.