The second thing Li Jiangyao had to do was to try to find out the channels and habitual methods of communication between Wei Zixuan and the Cheng family.

In order to avoid suspicion, and also to hide his future conspiracies, Wei Zixuan, who is the left servant of Shangshu, will definitely not directly contact Cheng Dong and Cheng Wen. In that case, he would have to find an intermediary to secretly help the two sides pass the message or reach an agreement.

This intermediary will most likely become a channel for handing over Lotus Ji in the future.

So, finding him is crucial.

The task of finding out the intermediary is handed over to the Imperial Capital Branch of the Intelligence Department of the Zhenjiang Army, they are familiar with people here, and they have a lot of eyeliners, as long as they are closely monitored and analyzed, it should not be difficult to complete.

There is another thing that also needs to be prepared in advance, that is, once Lianji is successfully rescued, how to deal with the aftermath.

To tell the truth, after all, Lian Ji assassinated a member of the imperial court, and she was guilty of it, so it stands to reason that she should not deliberately cover it up. However, firstly, her poor background made Li Jiangyao feel compassion, and secondly, she was also a powerful witness to Lao Jianhua's conspiracy and rebellion, and she was more familiar with the details of the other party, so she may be of great use in the future.

Therefore, keeping Lian Ji for the time being and not letting her become a victim of the rebels is also a choice that Li Jiangyao can't afford not to make.

The question is, how to protect her next.

If the matter has been kept secret, then through the Intelligence Department and the White Robe Army, it will be easier to deal with Lian Ji one step earlier. But in case in this process, the Zhenguo Mansion or the Three Law Divisions of the Imperial Court also accidentally intervene, things will become a little difficult.

Li Jiangyao is not afraid of how the court and the emperor will be, but this matter is somewhat unreasonable, once it is put on the table, it is easy to be discussed by the government and the opposition, and it is not good for the entire Zhenjiang army.

For this problem, he quickly came up with two plans, respectively informing Li Xi, the princess of Fenyang, and Murong Xue, who was far away on the front line, so that they could each prepare accordingly.

After the things were arranged one by one, Li Jiangyao changed into the official uniform of the third-grade military general, ordered the white-robed army to put on a posture, and lined up to go to Buzheng Fang, where he wanted to visit the Zhenguo Mansion again.

Cheng Dong happened to be at home at this time, and he received the news that Dadu was coming, so he hurriedly walked out of the door. Seeing the heavily armed and majestic white-robed military horse team, and then looking at Li Jiangyao's official-like purple robe and jade belt, Cheng Dong couldn't help but chuckle in his heart:

The other party's posture is probably not good.

"Most of the protectors have come to our mansion, making the humble house shine. Cheng Dong has lost his welcome, please forgive me. ”

Li Jiangyao jumped off the horse in a dashing manner and said with a smile: "I took the liberty to come to the door, just don't blame me for being rude." ”

Cheng Dong hurriedly said a few polite words, and then led Li Jiangyao into the house. The two came to the main hall side by side and sat down one after another.

Cheng Dong waited for his subordinates to serve refreshments, and asked with a smile: "Dadu Hu, I heard that after you met the emperor, you were originally going to return to the front line. How? Haven't gotten off yet? ”

"Suddenly, something stumbled," Li Jiangyao smiled faintly: "The trip has been postponed temporarily, and it is estimated that I will have to stay in the imperial capital for a few days." ”

Cheng Dong nodded thoughtfully, and said seriously: "Is there anything you need Cheng Dong to serve?" Most of the guards must not see outside, and if there is something to do, just ask. ”

Li Jiangyao didn't say anything about this, but asked: "By the way, what happened to Ling Mei's election of the queen?" ”

Cheng Dong was slightly stunned, and then responded: "Eh...... Isn't this a matter of the two concubines and concubines, I heard that the imperial court is still waiting for the emperor to make a holy judgment. Only after a conclusion has been reached can a public discussion be held. Most of these things should be clear, right? ”

The meaning of the other party's words is very clear: Didn't you make the farce in the court a few days ago? I still knowingly ask.

Li Jiang smiled and shook his head: "I really don't know very well. Shaoguo Gong, the truth is not hidden, after the election, Li has always been reluctant to get involved, last time it was just because I couldn't get used to seeing some people want to cover the sky with one hand, so I couldn't help but say a few fair words. ”

Of course, Cheng Dong also knew who he was referring to, and said with a smile: "That's true." The rules of the court must not be abolished, and no matter who they are, they must act according to the law. ”

This kind of ambiguous comment, no one can be offended, and it can be described as extremely sleek.

Li Jiangyao glanced at Cheng Dong meaningfully, and suddenly asked, "Young Guogong, how is your relationship with Zuo Xiang?" ”

"Uh...... I don't know what friendship does Dadu Hu mean by friendship? Cheng Dong couldn't understand Li Jiangyao's intentions, so he could only delay for a while, and at the same time secretly consider the words to deal with.

Li Jiangyao said with a smile: "Friendship is friendship, what else can it mean?" ”

Cheng Dong hid his embarrassment with a smile, and replied: "I remember that when Lord Wei was serving in Taifu in the past, he had dealt with his father. First, my father was still in the post of the governor of Huainan Province at that time, so it was indispensable to deal with the officials of Taifu on tax matters; The two, the silver money reward given by the imperial court to the Zhenguo Mansion are also under the jurisdiction of the Taifu. ”

"What about you personally?" Li Jiangyao asked, "Are you familiar with Wei Zixuan?" ”

Cheng Dong hesitated for a moment, nodded and said, "Yes...... Count it as acquaintance. Before the Turkic invasion, we were all poetry friends of the Chang'an Poetry Society, and occasionally drank and wrote poems together. However, in that kind of meeting, there are many people attending each time, so the intersection is general. ”

Li Jiangyao bowed slightly: "This time Ling Mei was selected for the back position, presumably Zuo Xiang also helped a lot, right?" ”

Cheng Dong smiled casually: "Lord Wei is indeed one of the promoters. Let's be honest, our whole house was surprised by this. ”

Li Jiangyao ignored his explanation, and his tone suddenly became very solemn: "Young Guogong, I am a soldier, I like to be straightforward in what I say and do, I will say whatever I want in my heart, and never beat around the bush, please don't be surprised." ”

When Cheng Dong heard this, he hurriedly replied: "Please protect most of the capital, and listen to me." ”

Li Jiangyao bowed slightly, and said with a serious expression: "Let me tell you this, Wei Zixuan and I, as well as Murong Xue and Xu Youchang, have become incompatible, and in the future, we will eventually come to the point where there is no him without me, and I without him." If Shao Guogong is willing to stand with Wei Zixuan and make enemies of our three brothers, then Li can only express regret. ”

This trick is prominent, like a frontal chiseling tactic on the battlefield, Cheng Dong was a little stunned, he reacted, and hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Where is the big capital protect?" Our Zhenguo Mansion will never be an enemy of you with Wei Zixuan. Cheng Dong has no official position in the court, even if my sister is fortunate enough to become the queen, we still respect the merits of the capital protector and General Murong and General Xu, and we will never offend Huwei. ”

Li Jiangyao smiled: "That's good." I just talked about the first case, and there is a second case to be announced. You know, our three brothers are inseparable from the anti-thief Xie Guang back then and the anti-thief Lao Jianhua today. And the old man of Lingzun Zhenguo Cheng was also killed by Lao Jianhua's plot. In this way, Shao Guogong should be like us, hating the Jiangnan rebels and Lao Jianhua very much, right? ”

"Of course!" Cheng Dong said word by word: "Xie Guang's nephew Xie Biao, in order to snatch the military power of the Long Knife Legion, cooperated with the assassins sent by Lao Jianhua and killed my father, this big enemy, the Cheng family will never forget!" ”

Li Jiangyao stared at the other party's eyes and said in a deep voice: "If I tell you that Wei Zixuan secretly colluded with Lao Jianhua, or even a traitor planted by Lao Jianhua, how would you react?" ”

Cheng Dongteng jumped up from his seat: "Won't it?!" Most of the protectors, this can't be nonsense! ”

Li Jiangyao hugged his shoulders for a long time: "What? Do you not want to believe it, or do you dare not believe it? ”

Cheng Dong was stunned for a moment, and shook his head: "This doesn't make sense." Wei Zixuan is now an official worshipping Shangshu Zuo Servant, and he is a very popular minister, what reason does he have to take refuge in the rebels who are dying? ”

"He didn't defect to the rebels now, but he defected early in the morning." Li Jiangyao sneered: "This may also be a big deal for him, and he can't help but continue to work hard for Lao Jianhua." ”

Cheng Dong looked at Li Jiangyao in disbelief, and waited for a while before asking, "Does Dadu Hu have real evidence?" ”

Li Jiangyao shook his head gently: "If I have evidence, I still need to tell you?" The white-robed army had already bulldozed the Zuo Prime Minister's Mansion. ”

Hearing this, Cheng Dong took a deep breath and said in a deep voice: "Dadu Hu, it's not that I refuse to believe you. This matter is too unbelievable, and it may be difficult for anyone to accept it. You don't have ironclad evidence, Cheng Dong has to suspect that the so-called mole may just be ...... A trick to fight in court and frame opponents. ”

Unexpectedly, Li Jiangyao not only did not get angry when he heard this, but said with satisfaction: "I am more relieved that you have the courage to speak so bluntly to me." Shaoguo Gong, whether Wei Zixuan is a traitor or not, for you, for the imperial court, and for the emperor, it really needs ironclad evidence like a mountain to implement. And I'm not trying to force you to believe it today, and I don't mean to slander him. Li just hopes that before the dust settles, the Cheng family will not believe Wei Zixuan's words, let alone get involved in the struggle, because once we let go of the rebellious traitor, it will be a thunderous and indiscriminate blow! ”

Indiscriminate strikes of Thunderball!

This sentence came from the mouth of the capital of the Zhenjiang Army, and its weight was so heavy that even if Emperor Li Bing heard it, he couldn't help but feel nervous.

This is the solemn warning of the Zhenjiang Army, the Blue Dragon Army, and even the Holy Tang Water Army, and the power of the thunder represented is enough to shatter everything in the world!

The meaning of indiscriminate strikes is better understood: all the forces involved with Wei Zixuan, no matter who they are, no matter how prominent their status, no matter how many wealthy relationships are intertwined behind them, will become the target of the military's attack, and it is very likely to be ruthlessly uprooted!

This is not a false threat, but a harsh reality.

Cheng Dong was stunned for more than a dozen fingers before he came back to his senses, and said in horror: "I have all the reminders of the capital protector in my heart, and I will never mess around." ”