Chapter 116: Venting Selfish Desires and Fighting Evil Parties

After returning home, the housekeeper waited for several days, but still did not see Yan Guo's reply, so he went to the concert hall with a heavy gift.

The two met and saluted each other, Yan Guo seemed to have seen the intention of the housekeeper Hu, and without waiting for him to ask, he said with a gloomy face: "Last time, Lord Lin entrusted the matter, Yan Mou had already reported to Chu Shuai, who expected him to be furious when he heard it...... Yan was apologetic, so he was ashamed to reply. ”

"This ...... Could it be that General Chu really doesn't want to raise troops? ”

"Yes. Chu Shuai is loyal to His Majesty, how can he rebel because of the villain's slander! ”

"Who's the villain?" Steward Hu raised his eyebrows when he heard this, and said with a blue face, "Hu Mou told the truth, if he doesn't resist, he will suffer in the end!" ”

"This is Chu Shuai's meaning, and Yan can't do anything."

"Really?" Steward Hu sneered twice, glanced at the gifts on the table, got up and said, "It seems that Hu Mou has run for nothing again." ”

"Slow down, adult." Yan Guo hurriedly stepped forward to stop him, pulled him to sit down, and lowered his voice, "The wind and rain are coming, Brother Hu has to prepare a way out." ”

Steward Hu was taken aback when he heard this, hesitated, and asked, "What does Mr. mean by this?" ”

Yan Guo said indifferently: "I heard that there is a joint Luo Tie Knight who reported to Chu Shuai, saying that Lord Lin had colluded with Asno to conspire against him; Chu Shuai took into account Lin Xiang's affection and suppressed the matter. However, if this matter reaches the ears of the saint, not only Lord Lin will not be able to escape the blame, but Brother Hu is also afraid that he will be implicated. ”

"Nonsense!" Steward Hu stood up violently and said angrily, "The dust has already settled on the case of Asno's rebellion, how can it be involved with Lord Lin." ”

"Alas, it seems that Brother Hu is still in the dark." Yan Guo smiled, "Whether it is guilty or not, now it is not Yang Silang who has the final say!" ”

After hearing this, the housekeeper was like a dull stick, and he was deflated all of a sudden, and he couldn't speak for a long time.

Yan Guo patted him lightly on the shoulder and said, "Brother Hu is loyal and generous, Yan really can't bear to hide it." ”

"Then thank you, sir, for your kindness;" After speaking, the housekeeper Hu left the concert hall in a huff.

Back in the Moon Hall, Steward Hu told Lin Fu about his interview with Yan Guo.

Lynver was shocked and frightened, and his face was pale and trembling.

After being persuaded by the housekeeper for a while, Lin Fu relieved himself and scolded: "Damn, what a Chu Mohan, if you don't listen to the old man's good words and persuasion, you dare to slander the old man and Asnuo for rebellion!" ”

"The adults are angry, Yan Guo is just talking casually."

Lin Fu stood up straight and sneered: "What kind of goods is Chu Mohan, doesn't the old man know?" If Yan Guo can say this, he must have already planned it! ”

"My lord, why is that?"

"Idiot," Lin Fu staggered forward a few steps and turned back, "He didn't want to protect himself and curry favor with Yang Silang!" ”

"He dares to betray your lord......" Steward Hu's eyes widened and said angrily, "This nonsense is really despicable!" ”

Lin Fu shook his head weakly, and sighed: "Now that the last hope has been shattered, what is the point of the old man living......

As he spoke, Lynver suddenly gave up on his legs, fell down, and slammed his head on the table.

Seeing this, the housekeeper hurriedly stepped forward to help, but was pushed away by Lin Fu.

He struggled to get up, and gasped: "Chu Mohan, you ungrateful thing, you are really, angry old man......"

With that, he vomited blood from his mouth and suddenly died with a whimper.

News of Lynver's death soon reached the palace.

Emperor Xuan's heart was shocked when he heard this, he was silent for a moment, and sighed: "This old guy, who was still arguing in the court a few days ago, how can you say that it won't work." ”

Concubine Yi snorted and said, "I'm afraid I'm going to die because of the anger over the dismissal." ”

"Well," Emperor Xuan nodded slightly, "This person has always been jealous of the virtuous and jealous for many years, and he is indeed too narrow-minded. ”

Although Emperor Xuan did not feel sad, he remembered that he had been following him for many years, so he ordered Gao Jun to go to the Lin Mansion to mourn on his behalf, and posthumously presented Lin Fu as the Taiwei and the Governor of Yangzhou.

That night, the crown prince received the news of Limfer's death and couldn't help but be very excited. He hugged Xiao Liangyuan tightly, tears welled up in his eyes, and he cried: "The old thief is finally dead, now the palace can rest assured......"

Xiao Liangyuan gently wiped away his tears for him, and said coldly: "Your Highness, don't be too happy, there is still a tiger." ”

"You mean Yang Silang?" After hearing this, the prince let go of her and smiled contemptuously, "It's just a stupid pig, just waiting to be slaughtered!" ”

Knowing that Ji Wen was rescued, Cui Qianyou was ordered to escort three soldiers of the Tongluo cavalry and hurriedly set off and rushed to the capital in the starry night.

A few days later, Cui Qianyou and his entourage arrived in Chang'an City, and Wei Huaibing, who had been promoted to Shaoqing of Dali Temple, was ordered to come to receive it.

The two exchanged a few words, and Cui Qianyou pointed to the fellow Luo soldiers and said, "These three people were originally Asinok's subordinates, and they accused their old master of conspiring against Lin Fuyo and his son. ”

"Well," Wei Huaibing looked at the prisoners, and then turned his gaze at Cui Qianyou, "Why did you bring them here today?" ”

Cui Qianyou replied cautiously: "At the beginning, the forest thief was in the right position and leaned towards the government and the opposition, and General Chu did not dare to say much because he was afraid of his obscenity, so he regretted it; A letter is now being revised to explain the reason and show loyalty. ”

Cui Qianyou said and took out a letter, handed it over with both hands, and asked him to hand it over to Yang Silang.

Wei Huaibing accepted it with a smile, and then ordered the messenger to escort the three prisoners away.

Later, Cui Qianyou went to Qinghua Palace with three boxes of financial gifts and met Concubine Yi.

Cui Qianyou said to Concubine Yi that Chu Mohan had a recurrence of old injuries due to perennial battles, coupled with a rush of fire, and he had gangrene in his back, and he really couldn't go to Beijing to visit her.

Concubine Yi glanced at the box full of big food spices, antiques, and silverware, sighed lightly, and said, "General Chu has been fighting the border all year round and has become ill from hard work, which is really heart-wrenching. You go back and tell him, and you can recuperate in peace, and it's not too late to see you when you're healed. ”

Cui Qianyou hurriedly promised, relieved for a moment, and said that he still had something to report.

Concubine Yi asked, what's the matter?

"General Chu said that in the past, he and Lord Yang had political disagreements, and they were all because they were bewitched by Lin Fu, so they often felt guilty."

"Well, it's just a small thing." Concubine Yi smiled indifferently, "The general can rest assured, Concubine Ben will tell her brother these words." ”

Sending Cui Qianyou away, Concubine Yi was full of joy and ordered someone to pack up the financial gifts. She returned to the dormitory, and couldn't help but say a few more kind words to Chu Mohan in front of Emperor Xuan.

"That's right," Emperor Xuan felt relieved when he heard this, and said with a smile, "It's still Concubine Ai who understands my intentions." ”

"The concubine is just talking casually, why does Your Majesty need to praise it so much."

"Alas, there is no more worrying thing in my heart than this." Emperor Xuan straightened his face, and his tone became more solemn, "Brother Ling and General Chu are both civil and martial, internal and external, all of them are my shares; will be harmonious, then the community will be safe; If there will be resentment, the world will be in danger......"

"It's another big truth, and the concubine almost fainted when I heard it." Concubine Yi twisted her soft waist and grabbed Emperor Xuan's arm, "I haven't been out for a few days, can Your Majesty accompany me?" ”

After hearing this, Emperor Xuan readily agreed.

The afternoon sun was shining, a gust of autumn wind swept by, and there was silence inside and outside the Yang Mansion.

In the living room, Yang Silang was discussing with Wei Su, Fifth Qi and others, and Wei Huaibing walked in quickly.

Yang Silang listened to Wei Huaibing's report, and read the letter from Chu Mohan carefully, and was at a loss for a while.

Wei Huaibing bowed down and asked Yang Silang: "My lord, do you still have to pursue this case of forest thieves plotting rebellion?" ”

Yang Silang shook his head and said, "Everyone is dead, what's the use of checking him!" ”

"No, sir." Wei Su smiled dryly, "Wei thought that not only would it be investigated, but it would also be thoroughly investigated with great fanfare!" ”

"Why is that?"

Wei Su said: "Your Excellency's new right minister, why don't you take advantage of the situation to clear the remnants of the forest thieves, not only to establish your authority, but also to take the opportunity to knock on the East Palace." ”

Yang Silang nodded when he heard this, and said hatefully: "That's right, I just want him to die and die for a hundred years!" Subsequently, he ordered Wei Huaibing to investigate Lin Fu's rebellion and make sure to make this case an iron case.

When talking about the crown prince, Yang Silang got up and paced a few steps lightly, and said, "As for the prince, he has been interested in it recently, so I won't delve into it first." ”

Wei Huaibing panicked when he heard this, and hurriedly said, "Don't be an adult." The prince has always pretended to be stupid, adults must not be confused by his illusion! ”

"Presumptuous, I don't look like a three-year-old child, why do I need your guidance!" Yang Silang suddenly remembered Ji Wen's escape from prison, and his face sank, "You said earlier that Ji Wen can be useful, but what about others?" ”

Wei Huaibing's body trembled, and he hurriedly said, "Yes, I'm talking too much." ”

After a moment of silence, Wu Qi said to Yang Silang with a solemn face: "This time Chu Mohan not only sent a prisoner, but also wrote to you to repent, don't you think it's a little suspicious?" ”

Yang Silang was quite disdainful when he heard it: "What's suspicious, this is called knowing current affairs!" ”

"Lord Yang, have you forgotten that he humiliated in front of all his ministers?" Fifth Qi slowed down, "This person is cunning and accustomed to seeing the wind and steering the rudder, and I hope that the adults will think twice." ”

Yang Silang's face turned red when he heard this, and he was speechless.

Fifth Qi said: "Your Excellency's new right minister urgently needs to establish his authority, why not take this opportunity to summon him to Beijing to test whether he is sincere; But if he does not come, he will not be convinced. ”

Yang Silang seemed to have an understanding after hearing this, and reluctantly agreed.

As soon as Wei Huaibing returned to Dali Temple, he convened his subordinates to hold an accounting meeting; After the arrangement was stopped, he led a group of errands straight to Lynver Mansion.

The Lin Mansion was still immersed in grief when they were busy with the funeral, and suddenly saw the messenger breaking in with a knife and gun in his hand, and he was immediately panicked and confused.

Subsequently, Wei Huaibing took Lin Fu's two sons and son-in-law Qi Dao away on the grounds of investigating the case.

returned to Dali Temple, and Wei Huaibing immediately interrogated Qi Dao.

Qi Dao saw those blood-stained torture instruments, and his legs and feet became weak after he could withstand his three or five threats, and he confessed one by one according to Wei Huaibing's instructions......

The next day, the morning meeting.

Emperor Xuan, accompanied by Gao Jun, slowly stepped into the Qinzheng Palace. He sat on the dragon chair and glanced at the ministers lightly, and asked if there was a play?

As soon as the words fell, I saw Pasha take a step forward and play loudly: "Your Majesty, Pasha has something to do." ”

When Emperor Xuan saw that it was Pasha, the envoy of Hui, he couldn't help frowning slightly, hesitated, and asked him what was the matter?

Pasha said that Princess Anal went missing in Beijing two months ago and asked him to send someone to help find her.

Emperor Xuan was displeased when he heard this, and said coldly: "Your envoy wants to find someone from me?" ”

Pasha said timidly: "The minister does not dare, but I just beg His Majesty to help." ”

Seeing Emperor Xuan's embarrassed face, Yang Silang sneered at Pasha and said, "The princess is not married, of course she is still a Hui; This is a family matter, why are you pestering Your Majesty! ”

"Lord Yang, it's really clear enough." Pasha turned her head and glared at him, and then turned her gaze at Emperor Xuan, "Peace and affinity are important matters of diplomatic relations between the two countries; If Your Majesty is dissatisfied, please leave the marriage contract as soon as possible; As for finding someone, I don't bother Your Majesty. ”

"Do you dare to force the palace?" Yang Silang said angrily to Pasha, "Yuer Xiaobang, for the sake of just a woman, dare to speak disrespectfully and threaten my emperor!" ”

Pasha said solemnly: "Lord Yang, although Hui is small, it is also a dignified country, and there are millions of people, how can you bully the small with the big!" ”

"This," Yang Silang was stunned, "Let me ask you, why did Hui Su suddenly break the contract and refuse to accept the official salt?" ”

"Your Excellency is good, I am about to report this matter to Your Majesty." Pasha sneered twice and turned his gaze to Emperor Xuan, "Your Majesty, the salt transported last time was mostly mixed with sand and soil, and people couldn't eat it, so they had to feed the livestock. ”

Yang Silang was stunned for a moment when he heard this, and said, "Bold, you dare to slander the imperial court!" ”

Pasha ignored him, casually took out a small bag from his waist, held it with Emperor Xuan with both hands, and said, "Your Majesty, this is a sample taken from that batch of official salt, and the minister brought some when he came, and asked His Majesty to check it out." ”

Gao Jun stepped forward and took the bag and presented it to Emperor Xuan.

Emperor Xuan casually opened the mouth of the bag and dumped the salt grains inside to the ground.

Everyone stretched out their heads and couldn't help but be dumbfounded, only to see that the salt grains were dark in color and mixed with a lot of sand.

Emperor Xuan exclaimed: "The official salt transported to Huifu is all the best pool salt produced in Hedong, how can this be?"

Wei Huaibing shouted on the side: "Bold, you dare to fool Your Majesty with such inferior salt!" ”

After hearing this, Pasha said unhurriedly: "Your Majesty, the official salt transported is like this, and the ministers dare not have the slightest fraud. ”

"This ......" Emperor Xuan lowered his head and thought for a moment, and said to himself, "Could it be that someone has done something ......?"

Yang Silang hesitated and persuaded Emperor Xuan not to worry; It is said that the salt and iron envoys are responsible for the salt transportation, and as for what happened in the meantime, it will be decided after the fifth qi finds out the truth.

Emperor Xuan nodded and agreed, and then ordered the Fifth Qi to investigate the matter thoroughly, no matter who was involved, he would not be spared!

After being silent for a while, Pasha stubbornly asked Emperor Xuan again: "Do you agree or not?" ”

"Go back and tell the Khan, and say that his good intentions are appreciated;" Emperor Xuan coughed dryly twice, "As for the matter of harmony, let's wait until I find the princess." ”

Seeing this, Pasha had no intention of asking any further, and thanked the Holy Grace and left the main hall.

Emperor Xuan looked at Pasha's departing back and sighed lightly, and asked the ministers, but there is still a book?

"Your Majesty, the minister has a book." Yang Silang took a step forward, "According to the report of Chu Mohan, the king of Dongping County, Lin Fu once conspired against the father and son together with Asnuoyo, because of the seriousness of the case, the minister did not dare to make a claim, and asked His Majesty to decide. ”

Emperor Xuan was shocked when he heard this: "What, Lin Fu plotted against ......"

"Exactly." Yang Silang immediately presented a material, saying that there was not only a confession from Asinuo's old department, but also a copy of Chu Mohan's recital, please Emperor Xuan to check it.

Gao Jun hurriedly presented those materials to Emperor Xuan.

Emperor Xuan hurriedly flipped through it, raised his head and said with a puzzled expression: "How could such an old case involve him again......

At this time, Wei Huaibing came out of the ranks, holding a page in his hand and said: "Your Majesty, after being interrogated by Dali Temple, Lin Fu's rebellion, his son-in-law Qi Dao has also confessed. This is his confession, please see it for Your Majesty. ”

Gao Jun took the confession and presented it to Emperor Xuan.

"This ......" Emperor Xuan didn't look at it, casually threw the confession on the table, and said with a wry smile, "Everyone is dead, what else do I ......?"

Yang Silang said: "Lin Fu has been a prime minister for many years, he is jealous and capable, arbitrary, and does not allow His Majesty to reuse newcomers, and often says in private that His Majesty is addicted to wine, has little favor, and dislikes him for being old and useless. Now that he is involved in rebellion, he thinks that he should be investigated deeply! ”

Wei Huaibing continued: "It is reported that after Lin Fu's death, his family spread rumors that he was angry with His Majesty, and the rest of the party also responded to cry out for him. ”

Wei Su stepped out and said in a loud voice: "Your Majesty, don't forget, last time, Lin Fu not only injured King Jing for the sake of secret letters, but also humiliated the princess in public. ”

When Emperor Xuan heard this, he couldn't help but recall the secret letter, and said angrily: "It's really hateful! Passed on my message: cut off the official title given by Lin Fu, split his coffin, peel off the purple and gold court clothes, and use a small coffin to bury him with the rites of a concubine. ”

Wei Huaibing asked again, what should his family do?

"Do you need to ask?" Emperor Xuan said without thinking, "Confiscate the family property, remove the names of the sons, and exile them to Lingnan." ”

Yang Silang, Wei Su, Wei Huaibing and others listened in unison and said, "Your Majesty Shengming." ”

Dealing with Bi Linfu's case, Emperor Xuan looked tired, sat quietly for a while, and said to the ministers: "Ladies and gentlemen, do you still have something to do?" ”

The prince mustered up enough courage to step forward, saying that he had something to report; said that Chu Mohan hadn't been in Beijing for a long time, since this case and the last secret letter case were both involved in him, why not summon him to Beijing to find out in person?

Emperor Xuan was angry when he heard this, and glared: "Heng'er, do you dare to doubt General Chu?" ”

"This ...... Erchen didn't dare. The prince shuddered and fell to his knees.

Seeing this, Emperor Xuan still refused to give up, and shouted: "What's the hurry, I'm not old and confused, you want to point fingers at me!" ”

There was silence in the court for a while.

At this time, Wei Su made a round and said to Emperor Xuan: "Your Majesty is angry; Even if General Chu has nothing to do with this matter, according to the imperial system, it is time for him to return to Beijing to report to you. ”

Emperor Xuan came back to his senses after hearing this, nodded lightly, and said, "Yes, I haven't seen him for more than half a year." Subsequently, he issued an order to summon Chu Mohan to Beijing.