After training enough, Xiao Yunhe asked him, "A few days ago, did a woman named Sophie come to ask you to do something with my letterhead?"

"Ahh......h It doesn't seem to be!" Han Quanyi was confused.

"No?!" Xiao Yunhe frowned, "You can think about it clearly." She was followed by a few guards in the East Palace, there is no reason why you don't know. And what she is carrying in her hand, but the official document developed by my East Palace, let you stay in the East Capital to help with the errands. You said you didn't see it?"

"Ahh There was a girl who came to Dongdu Mansion to ask for help. At the time, I thought it was ...... Who is Diaomin, I don't want to see her. Unexpectedly, those East Palace guards had a big temper and almost hit all the way in. Later, the general read her paperwork and hurriedly sent someone to accompany her to run errands. It seems to be ...... Looking for the remains of two martyrs from years ago, right?"

"That's her father and brother. Xiao Yunhe was also a little relieved, and said, "Where did she go?"

"The remains of the soldiers killed in the battle of the Autumn Defense Army of the Eastern Capital a few years ago were buried in several places outside the Eastern Capital. Han Quanyi shook his head and said, "The last general doesn't know where she has gone now......

"Alright, there you go. Xiao Yunhe waved his hand a little impatiently and asked him to retreat. He really missed Sophie in a few days. Over the years. I'm used to this girl serving by my side, especially when she washes her feet, it's really comfortable. It's all about to develop a quirk - in Sophie's absence, he's not used to washing his feet.

Anyway, he might have to stay in the Eastern Capital for two days, so Xiao Yunhe sent a few people around him who knew Su Fei'er to get close to Tie Wei, and each brought a team of people out of the city to find Su Fei'er to see if they could find it.

The next day. Li Sheng and Chu Yan, led an army of 150,000 and tens of thousands of people, and drove to the outside of the eastern capital. Xiao Yunhe, King Jia, and others went out of the city to join the army, and took the men and horses to Hanjiacang and other granaries.

The thick mud seal was opened, and the mountains of grain were revealed. The sergeants and civilians erupted in cheers like a roar of the sea. Began to carry grain and grass on a large scale.

Li Sheng and Ma Sui were naturally both happy and surprised, and they couldn't figure out how the prince could get nearly a million stone of grain so lightly. But when they saw the decadent and sad looks of King Jia and King Shao, the two of them knew it in their own hearts, and only laughed secretly in their hearts.

Grain in four or five warehouses. It took nearly three days just to take it out. At this time, Bianzhou, outside the eastern capital, had already sent an urgent document. It is said that Li Xilie led an army of 100,000. It is marching towards Bianzhou. Sui Prefecture Assassin Shi Yi Shen reported to the imperial court for assistance, and led his headquarters of 20,000 horses to guard Bianzhou to prevent Li Xilie.

Hearing the urgent report, Xiao Yunhe decisively ordered Li Sheng to immediately lead a mixed army of 50,000 Jianchuan and Jingyuan soldiers and horses, and immediately set out to go out of the Tiger Prison Pass in the east, and unite with Yishen to resist Li Xilie. And be sure to keep Li Xilie out of the Tiger Prison Pass to prevent vibrations in the pass. Provoke unnecessary riots.

"Liangqi, I wish you a successful start!" On the stage, Xiao Yunhe solemnly handed over the commander to him and said, "The Jingyuan Army under your command." and the Jianchuan Army that I personally trained have good combat effectiveness. Yi Shen is also a good general. The two of you are united. There's no reason to lose to Lee Hee-yeol, the grass king. But keep in mind one principle: don't chase after the poor. Now, it's not the time to settle accounts with Lee Hee-yeol. "Don't worry, my lord, the last general will fight hard to ensure that Bianzhou is not lost and the east is safe!" Li Sheng took the handsome flag with a solemn expression, looked at Xiao Yunhe a few times with a deep gaze, nodded and said, "My lord, you should also take care of yourself." The last general and Ma Sui took away 150,000 horses...... If there is an accident in the customs, it will be difficult to deal with it at that time. However, as long as the adults fly to Jingyuan with a piece of paperwork, the dog Li will personally lead the army and gallop to the aid of Guannai. It's just that...... Why didn't you allow the last general to attack Li Xilie, but just defend?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly, and said in a low voice: "The imperial court has undergone repeated drastic changes, and it has fought one after another...... Now life is panicking, and this battle is about to be fought. In short, as long as Li Xilie can be temporarily repelled, the goal will be achieved. When the time comes, you wait for my command to act. ”

Li Sheng is such a smart person, and he immediately understands in his heart: as long as Li Xilie is defeated, the crown prince will ascend the throne!

"The last general understands!" Li Sheng also showed an excited look, hugged his fists in response, turned over and rode on the horse - "go"!

Fifty thousand fierce troops rushed to the east.

With Li Sheng and Yi Shen guarding the eastern front, Xiao Yunhe can rest assured. Ma Sui's journey has many variables, and the combined strength of the three towns in Hebei is far stronger than Li Xilie. Moreover, the situation in Hebei is also more complicated. In fact, Xiao Yunhe really wanted to conquer Hebei in person, but he knew that now was not the time. For this occasion, there is only hope for Ma Sui.

Two days later, Ma Sui's army of 100,000 was also equipped with food and grass, and the men and horses were ready to go. Xiao Yunhe handed him the handsome banner and solemnly admonished: "Xunmei, the land of Hebei and half of the rivers and mountains of Daqi, I will hand it over to you." ”

Ma Sui was stunned: "What do you mean by this, my lord? The last general once remembered that when Li Sheng went out to conquer the land, you only let him repel Li Xilie." Will the last general do the same?"

"Nope. You're different. Xiao Yunhe said, "In Hebei, the situation is far more complicated than in Huaixi. As long as Li Xilie is defeated, he will be isolated and helpless to retreat to Huaixi. The three towns of Hebei are very resistant to each other's horns, and even if they lose a few more times, they will repeatedly provoke and will not give up. And all along, they have despised the imperial court and have not taken the army of Daqi into account. Last time, you defeated Tian Yue several times, and he was terrified. But now, he dares to make a comeback. The reason for this is that because their three parties have joined forces to rebel, they think that we have no way to deal with him. If you're like Li Sheng, just repel them with a round of attacks and then withdraw. Before you get to the gate, they make trouble again. So, after you go, unite Li Baozhen's Zhaoyi Army and Wang Wujun's soldiers and horses, beat me hard, and fight a few beautiful battles. Then, the soldiers and horses guarded Hebei, and they did not have to withdraw without my orders. I want Hebei to be at least five years old, and there will be no more major incidents. Can you do it?"

"Five years?---if the last general can live to that time, he will be able to do it!" Ma Sui took the order and took over the general's flag.

Xiao Yunhe picked up a bowl of wine, saluted Ma Sui, and said, "From today on, you are the pillar of optimus in Hebei!

"Master Xie!" Ma Sui excitedly took the big bowl, drank the bowl of wine, and said with emotion, "Your Excellency is so convinced of the end general...... The last general can only repay the kindness of the adult's acquaintance! The prince, the last will firmly remember today's five-year covenant. In the past five years, if there is any major problem in Hebei, I will bring my head to see you!"

"Take care!" Xiao Yunhe clenched his fists and saw off Ma Sui.

"Soldiers—go!" Ma Sui's old and majestic voice sounded, and the 100,000-strong army set off. Looking at the banner sword and gun that covered the sky, Xiao Yunhe secretly said in his heart: Ma Sui, I hope you don't let me down. Five years is enough time for me to wash the muscles and marrow of Daqi. If you can suppress Hebei, you will be the biggest hero!

Ma Sui and Li Sheng are gone. Luoyang, the eastern capital, which had been noisy for several days, suddenly became deserted again. Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in the eastern capital, and such a grand occasion has not been seen for some years. The people were not only amazed, but also frightened. They thought that war was going to break out again in Luoyang, and people were panicked for a while. Xiao Yunhe asked Han Quanyi to write a letter to appease the people, and personally came forward to talk face-to-face with the people of Luoyang to appease their feelings. Luoyang is the most important place in the Guannai, and it is also a place where wealthy families gather. Xiao Yunhe has a shallow foundation here, so he deliberately stayed for a few more days. got acquainted with some scholars and literati, and met with many wealthy families, and it can be regarded as a preliminary understanding of these familiar faces.

The grain and grass in Jiacang and other places are nearly one million stones, and it is extremely time-consuming to load. Xiao Yunhe left the Luokou warehouse as the grain storage warehouse of the Eastern Capital and did not move, so that Han Quanyi could supply the grain and grass needed by Li Sheng and Yi Shen in front of him at any time. The grain and grass in several other warehouses were taken away by Li Sheng and Ma Sui for nearly 600,000 stones. Except for those who remained in the eastern capital, the grain to be transported to the national capital still amounted to 200,000 stones. Coupled with the grain that Wu Yuanheng may have collected in Yongzhou, it is estimated that it can be brought back to the capital this time is about 400,000 stones. There are nearly 60,000 people and more than 20,000 vehicles transporting grain alone. With this batch of grain, the national capital can quickly settle down. Xiao Yunhe also secretly sighed in his heart.

On this day, after Xiao Yunhe went out of the city to the suburbs to inspect the people's conditions and appease the people, he was rushing back to Shangyang Palace from outside the city. When he was at the gate of Luoyang City, he happened to meet a team of people who had been sent to find Sophie. Sophie changed into a plain linen suit, and her head was also white and filial, and her eyes were red and swollen. Xiao Yunhe saw that she was holding two crockpots in her hands, holding them tightly and refusing to let go. After many days of separation, Sophie was also a little happy to see the prince, and when she was about to put down the crockpot and salute, Xiao Yunhe stopped her.

"Did you find it?" Xiao Yunhe asked with concern.

"Hmm. Sophie nodded. His eyes were full of gratitude and sadness, and he said softly, "I've been looking for seven years...... Finally found it. ”

"Hold on and don't fall. The deceased is greater, and there is no need to bow to me. Xiao Yunhe looked at the pitiful Sophie, and there was also a burst of pity in his heart, and said, "You have been in the Eastern Capital for more than a month. The whole person has lost weight and is also dark. Come back to China with me and take care of it. ”

"Your Excellency...... I beg you for something...... "Sophie bit her lip and said with some hesitation.

"Say?"

"Servant......" Sophie lowered her head and said timidly. "I want to serve my father's ashes and go back to Xuzhou for burial. Falling leaves return to the roots, I don't want my father and brother to be lonely ghosts outside. When I have buried them, I will keep my filial piety at their graves for three years. There is no one else in our Su family, and I am the only daughter. The tomb is deserted. Father and brother will be unhappy "three years, ......" Xiao Yunhe was a little unhappy in his heart, but he couldn't find a reason to refuse Sophie's desire to fulfill his filial piety, so he had to say. "Okay. This is perhaps the most desirable thing you want to do in your life. I can't think of any other way than to fulfill you. But there's one thing you have to figure out. Reading all the way to the novel network, Xuzhou is now under the control of Li Xilie, and the imperial court's order cannot be issued there. I can't help you with anything. At most, you can only send a few East Palace guards to escort you all the way to Xuzhou. ”

Sophie's big eyes turned red. She put down the two jars of ashes, kowtowed on the ground, and said in a choked voice: "The maid can meet the prince, it is really the mercy of heaven and earth, and the blessing of the gods." Three years after the servant kept filial piety. Will come back. All his life, he worked as a cow and a horse for the prince to repay the great kindness of the prince. ”

"Alright, hurry up. Xiao Yunhe stepped forward to support Sophie, made her stand up, and said with a smile, "You have been with me for five or six years. For so many years. You have served me without expecting anything in return, and I should be grateful to you. Now you've finally got your wish. I'm also happy with it - Wang Zhennan, Wang Dahu, Shishi, Tie Laosi, the four of you come here. ”

The four of them stepped forward and bowed their hands in unison.

Xiao Yunhe glanced at them and nodded with satisfaction: "The four of you are the most trustworthy and capable iron-blooded thirteen by my side. Today, I will give you a task - to escort Sophie to Xuzhou safely. ”

The four of them glanced at each other, and they all surrendered their orders with some displeasure.

Xiao Yunhe knew that these men, who were used to fighting with iron and blood, didn't like such errands, so he said, "Don't think that this is just an ordinary trivial matter. Sophie is the most admirable woman I have ever met. In other days, Sophie's deeds will be spread all over the world and admired by all the people of the world. What the four of you are doing is also very important, and it is no easier or simpler than killing the enemy before the battle. Otherwise, I wouldn't have sent the four of you there, and now I'm surrounded by people. ”

Only then did the four of them suddenly realize that they happily accepted their lives. Sophie said ashamedly and embarrassedly, "My lord...... You let the four generals escort me a civilian woman, what kind of system is this? Or don't you want it...... The servant walks around the path alone, just slowly, and will always get home. ”

"The war is about to start on the Bianzhou side, and there will be chaos along the way, I don't want you to encounter any trouble at that time. Xiao Yunhe's face softened, and he said softly, "If something happens to you, who will wash my feet?"

Sophie's thin little face trembled slightly, looked up at Xiao Yunhe's heroic face, and muttered, "My lord...... I will be back. Come back and wash your feet for the rest of your life. ”

Xiao Yunhe smiled, gently patted Sophie's thin shoulder, and said, "Okay, you and Wang Zhennan will go." Remember, be careful not to reveal your identity along the way, and try to avoid the soldiers and horses by taking a detour of the trail. Three years later, I may have pacified Huaixi. When the time comes, I will send someone to Xuzhou to pick you up. ”

"Hmm!" Sophie nodded excitedly, tears already flowing from her eyelids. Wang Zhennan and others got two carriages and invited Sophie into the car.

"My lord, take care!" Sophie's little hand stretched out from the car window and kept shaking at Xiao Yunhe. Until the carriage turned the corner and disappeared from sight.

Xiao Yunhe looked at the direction in which the carriage disappeared, smiled lightly, and thought to himself: Side. There's one less person who genuinely cares about me. It's hard to find a second person like Sophie, who is innocent, simple and kind...... I'm going to miss you.

Two days later, the grain to be transported to the national capital was finally loaded, and the affairs in several large public warehouses were also completed. Xiao Yunhe ordered to leave immediately and go to the national capital. It's been seven or eight days since I left the country, and now the situation is turbulent. He didn't want to spend too much time outside.

The journey was uneventful, and a few days later, the grain team arrived in the national capital. There was finally a deposit of millet in Taicang, the floating people's hearts settled down, and the soldiers and civilians celebrated together.

Thankfully away these days. Nothing big happened. Lu Zhen, Xue Cuncheng and others, under the guidance of Li Mi, took care of the affairs of the upper and lower regions in an orderly manner. Li Huaiguang and Chu Yan led the army to impeach the national capital, and no one dared to make trouble. Xiao Yunhe was relieved. Wu Yuanheng's grain and grass also arrived in the national capital almost at the same time as Xiao Yunhe. It was delivered to Taicang together.

The prince's return to the dynasty was far more eye-catching than the emperor's return. The officials of the court and the people of the national capital were all at ease.

Lu Zhen and Li Jingluo tried Pei Yanling's corruption case. There is a heavy dà progress. As soon as Xiao Yunhe returned to the East Palace, the two reported to him a serious situation: another prime minister, Dou Shen, may also be involved in the case. It's just that when the prince was away, the emperor sent the two to give a lecture. said that for the emperor's sake, Pei Yanling's case should be handled vaguely, and it should not cause too bad an impact.

Regarding the attitude and practice of the old man, Xiao Yunhe was almost expected. Pei Yanling and Dou Shen, including Dou Wenchang and Wang Xiqian, who were previously killed by Ma Sui. Those were the people closest and most trusted by the emperor. The prince's ruthless treatment of these people is tantamount to slapping the emperor's ears in front of everyone.

Obviously, due to the emperor's intervention, Lu Zhen and Li Jingluo, who were full of energy and had no scruples before. There was also some hesitation. After all, it damaged the emperor's face. It's not a good thing for anyone.

Therefore, although the case has made serious progress, it has been delayed for a while. The big stone of the emperor was in front of Xiao Yunhe and the others. How to solve this problem? Xiao Yunhe naturally thought of asking the opinions of the two old wise men.

Li Mian and Li Mi seemed to have expected that the prince would come to them and ask about it. The two smiled tacitly for a while, and Li Yu said: "After the prince dealt with the matter of grain and grass, he came to personally inquire about Pei Yanling's case. Being so diligent in government affairs is the blessing of Daqi. My lord, please forgive the old man for speaking bluntly - in my own heart, what do you want to do with Pei Yanling and his co-operative henchmen?"

Xiao Yunhe raised the corners of his mouth lightly, and spit out two words categorically: "Except for it!"

Li Mi and Li Mian looked at each other and smiled, their relief overflowing. Li Mian said: "If the adults are decisive, it is a good thing. But now, the eyes of the world's leaders are condensed on you. Pei Yanling and Dou Shen are both the emperor's most trusted prime ministers. Aren't you afraid of being criticized by others for cutting off dissidents in such a drastic way?"

Li Mi also said: "Moreover, the emperor has personally come forward to intercede, and the crown prince can't ignore his face." In fact, there is one thing that we all know by heart, and there is no need to say more. Since Pei Yanling and Dou Shen are the emperor's cronies...... So, will the case they committed directly involve the emperor? If they continue to investigate, will they shake out the emperor's privacy and make the people of the world chill? The crown prince must think clearly about this matter. ”

Xiao Yunhe frowned lightly, and paced back and forth with his hands on his back. After thinking about it for a long time, he finally spoke: "What the two gentlemen said is very reasonable. In fact, Lu Zhen and Li Jingluo, including myself, also have such scruples. But I can see that now is not the time to blindly care about face. Because the people of the world have lost a lot of trust in the court of Daqi. If we still blindly tolerate adultery, it will only become more and more disappointing. For this occasion, it is necessary to let the people of the world see the new atmosphere above the current court! If the emperor really makes a mistake, I will also make it public and prosecute himself in front of the people of the world. With such a sincere and true attitude, to win the recognition and support of the world. If we do so, we may be attacked for a while, but as long as we adhere to this principle of dealing with things -- treating people with sincerity and handling things with sincerity, we will be able to fundamentally win the support and trust of the people. This is far more useful than hiding and hiding and deceiving superiors and subordinates. If we want to change the status quo and atmosphere of the entire Daqi officialdom and the people, we must start from ourselves, from our imperial power and the imperial court, and play a role in flaunting. Now, it's time to make some changes. ”

Li Mi and Li Mian laughed loudly, and each said: "Lord Prince, you really have the mind and courage to do great things. After Emperor Taizong took power, he also adhered to a sincere character, which made Daqi appear in the prosperous era of Zhenguan. ”

"At that time, Daqi was indeed honest and supreme. Otherwise, there would not have been such a thing as Emperor Taizong letting death row prisoners go home for the New Year, and then those people came back to be tortured after the New Year. "The most incorruptible era of Daqi also began from the time of Zhenguan. At that time, there were no corrupt officials in the world who were loyal to their duties, how peaceful it was!"

The two old men excitedly discussed many things during Zhenguan. Xiao Yunhe listened quietly on the side, with a light smile on his face.

After a long time, Li Mi stroked his white beard and said to Xiao Yunhe: "Lord Prince, in fact, when Pei Yanling's case first started, I was paying close attention. It's not just about dealing with an official. This is of great significance to the crown prince. If Pei Yanling's case is handled well, it will undoubtedly make the imperial court undergo a reborn transformation and let the crown prince erect supreme grace. This will be of great benefit to your future accession to the throne. The upheaval in the imperial capital that had just been born was a time when it was broken and then established. You're going to have to seize the moment!"

Xiao Yunhe blurted out: "Break and then stand?!"

Li Mi said with a smile: "That's right, it's broken and then standing." In everyone's opinion, Daqi was paralyzed because of this mutiny of the adults. The people in the imperial capital were panicked, the emperor's original team was scattered, and the various yamen institutions of the imperial court were not running very smoothly. There was a rebellion in Huaixi Hebei, and the royal family in Guannei was full of complaints, and the people also raised some doubts about the character and style of the prince. At first glance, it is indeed a crisis and a very difficult situation. However, for the real hegemon and capable people, the crisis is not a bad thing. ”

Li Mian continued: "The old Taoist friend has a point. It's like a person who has gone through the experience of life and death, and starts from scratch. There is no doubt about the ability of adults to deal with crises. But if you can take advantage of these crises in front of you and do something that is beneficial to the long run, then you are the real master. I believe that adults will understand that there are pros and cons to everything. The old Taoist friend has been crawling in the shadow of the sword and sword in the court all these years, and it seems that he is very virtuous about this kind of thing. The prince should ask him for advice!"

Xiao Yunhe looked at Li Yu with great interest and said, "I would like to hear the details, please give me advice." ”

Li Mi smiled and said unhurriedly: "Since the officials of the imperial court are uncertain, then simply give them a thorough purge and reorganize the team." Whoever should go, who should stay, who should never recover, who should be on the rise, I believe that these things have already been accounted for in the hearts of adults themselves. Instead of letting those people think about their future and destiny, it is better to come up with a thunderous means and give everyone a happy verdict. At that time, as soon as the dust settles, people's hearts will naturally settle down. And the crown prince will also get a group of capable people who are truly loyal to him, and surround him. It doesn't matter if you want to eliminate dissidents or promote talents. Right now. It's the perfect time to do that. If you wait until the adults ascend the throne, this kind of thing will not be so easy. Because at that time, as the Ninety-Five, you will be responsible for and bear any small changes. Now that you're just a prince, you can do these things boldly. Because, there is still an emperor above for you!"

After listening to these words. Xiao Yunhe couldn't help but laugh: "According to Mr. ...... Just let the emperor carry the black pot for me?"

"If you understand it that way, you can't help it. Li Mi smiled and said, "The emperor's fate is already doomed, and he should also take some responsibility for some of the things he did wrong." But. Nor did these responsibilities do him any harm. Moreover, it can pave the way for the prince in the future. Because now, he is no longer actually in power, and no public opinion can bother him. Any crisis will not give him a headache. That being the case. Why wouldn't he do it? It can make up for your past mistakes and win you some benefits. Such a mutually beneficial thing is not something that can be encountered in an ordinary way! There is no chance to be missed. Lost will never come again. It's a great time to break and stand up - now!"

Xiao Yunhe nodded affirmatively: "After listening to Mr.'s words, it really made me pause." In my heart, there was no longer the slightest hesitation. Tomorrow, I will enter the palace and personally persuade my father and the emperor to allow me to rectify the court officials and investigate Pei Yanling and others. ”

Li Mi smiled and said, "Perhaps...... There will be some unexpected gains!"

"Unexpected gains?" Xiao Yunhe repeated suspiciously, but Li Yu smiled and didn't answer. Xiao Yunhe pondered for a while, but still didn't understand the essentials. Li Mi looked unfathomable. It's very unpredictable.

After the dispersal of the dynasty the next day, Xiao Yunhe entered the Daming Palace and came to the Xuanwu Hall to ask to see the emperor.

The Xuanwu Palace is located in the north of the Daming Palace, and it is a place of recreation hand-picked by the old man himself. It is located in a quiet location, close to Gokuni Tennoji Temple, Horse Racing Tower and Cockfighting Platform. Usually no one bothered me. The scenery is elegant and the atmosphere is relaxed, but it is a good place to enjoy life without asking about the world.

The old man looks. Compared to the time of the mutiny, it looks much better. His expression is not as depressed as he was at the beginning, and his spirit is much better. has been an emperor for so many years, and he has never really enjoyed such a comfortable life. In addition, Xiao Yunhe did not harm the relatives around him, which also made him feel a lot more relieved. After figuring out some things, he lived a leisurely and leisurely life.

Xiao Yunhe secretly sneered in his heart: Originally, he was such an ambitious person. Now that he doesn't have to bear the pressure, as long as he is happy, it is not a good thing for him.

The old man was also much less hostile to his adopted son. After the two of them saw Lihan and made noise for a while, the old man said lightly: "The prince is busy with affairs, why did he think of coming to see me today?"

There is still some sarcasm in the words. But it's better than the roaring and scolding before, I don't know how many times.

"Father. Xiao Yunhe didn't bother to argue with him, and said straight to the point, "Erchen came today because he had an important matter to ask for his father's opinion. ”

"Oh? Xiao Yunhe was a little surprised. This was the first time since the mutiny that the prince had come to ask him something important. What could be the matter with him, the abandoned puppet emperor?

"That is, Pei Yanling's case. Xiao Yunhe said, "Pei Yanling took advantage of the change in his position to embezzle gold from the treasury, and people and gods were angry that the national law was intolerable." Erchen ordered Prime Minister Lu Zhen and Imperial History Zhongcheng Li Jingluo to investigate the two thoroughly, and now the case has been revealed. But after Erchen came back from the Eastern Capital, he heard that his father had talked to the two of them, and asked them to give Pei Yanling a light sentence and deal with the case in an obscure manner. The sons thought that this would not be feasible. How can the laws of the imperial court be trampled on? Therefore, I came to ask my father and the emperor to allow the ministers to strictly deal with Pei Yanling and others. ”

The old man's brows furrowed deeply, and he looked at Xiao Yunhe with dissatisfaction for a while, and then snorted and said, "Since you have decided, come and ask me what to do?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly and said, "Father...... There are no outsiders here, and there are some things that Erchen can say directly. ”

"Say it. The old man was a little impatient, but in fact, his heart was already up and down.

Xiao Yunhe said: "Pei Yanling and Dou Shen, both of them are prime ministers promoted and trusted by their father. This time, the embezzlement case directly found them out, and the gold involved in the case was from the treasury. Erchen wants to ask...... My father himself had anything to do with this case?"

The old man was shocked: "You, what do you mean by this?"

Xiao Yunhe said unhurriedly: "It stands to reason that the evidence is conclusive. Pei Yanling has no reason not to recruit. But so far, he has only recruited Dou Shen, who is co-involved in the case. Moreover, he is also a prime minister. Is he hinting to us that what they are doing is what their father instigates? It is not uncommon for two prime ministers to commit crimes together. And. Regarding the lost gold, Pei Yanling has always been reluctant to tell the truth. If it weren't for the fact that there was a secret behind the scenes, why would he do this?"

The old man's face suddenly turned white, and he looked at Xiao Yunhe in shock, unable to speak for a long time. It's been a long time. He was shocked and hated and said, "You are really much smarter than ordinary people." Yes, at the beginning, it was I who ordered Pei Yanling and Dou Shen to transfer the gold from the treasury. Because I'm about to flee the palace, I don't know when I'll be back. This gold is very important to me. I don't want it to fall into your hands. Pei Yanling and Dou Shen listened to my instructions before they turned the gold. So. The two of them weren't actually very corrupt. Only later...... If you become a king or a loser, in your eyes, he will become a criminal. That's why I let Lu Zhen and Li Jingluo treat them lightly. Okay, now that the truth is out, can you let them both go?"

Xiao Yunhe smiled slightly: "If the matter is really so simple, I'm afraid Pei Yanling himself would have confessed a long time ago, right?"

As if he had been stepped on by his tail, the old man suddenly became angry again: "Don't push people too hard!"

Xiao Yunhe was still smiling. said lightly: "Since the Zhu Rebellion, you have been crazy about accumulating money over the years. But the money you have collected has not gone into the treasury at all, but has been collected by you for your own sake. Actually, Pei Yanling was not instructed by you to transfer gold. He's just going to steal the gold and keep it for himself. Or it is to share the spoils with Dou ginseng. And you are willing to bear the black pot for the two of them...... So, can I make such an assumption? Pei Yanling and Dou Shen. He is the one who is in charge of your own affairs. Are you afraid that they will take out your private affairs in a hurry, and let some of the things you have done before be exposed and lose face in front of the world? Or are you afraid that I will rob you of your private affairs and make you destitute?"

"You, don't speculate!" the old man shouted anxiously and angrily, "where is such a thing! What I say is the truth!"

Xiao Yunhe laughed loudly: "Father, I have already said it. There are no outsiders today, so you don't need to be so excited. Whether what I say is true or not, you naturally know in your own heart. Actually, I'm not interested in your private affairs. What I have to do now is to reorganize the court, get rid of some traitors and villains, and return the court to a prosperous future. I don't want any of your money. What I want is the heads of Pei Yanling and Dou Shen!"

The old man Chu Yan trembled: "You, you want to kill them?"

Xiao Yunhe's face also became a little gloomy, and his eyes were full of murder: "Stealing the treasury is the same as treason." Isn't that enough to kill them?!"

The old man swallowed dryly: "Wait a minute!"

Xiao Yunhe said quietly: "What did my father think?"

The old man hesitated for a while, lowered his voice and said, "If, I just said, what if...... Before they died, they told me about my private affairs...... What will you do?"

Xiao Yunhe laughed: "So, my father admitted it?"

The old man was both annoyed and a little helpless: "Even if it is! Over the years, I have asked Pei Yanling and Dou Shen to take charge of my private affairs for me. They know my family best. ”

Xiao Yunhe sighed, shook his head, and said, "Father, do you know that you have really done a lot of wrong things? But today, I have to say a few words. You let Pei Yanling and Dou Shen take charge of your private affairs for you, in fact, you let them collect money for you. In order to fulfill the imperial order you handed over, they are a little unscrupulous. As long as they can receive money, they are willing to do anything. Therefore, whoever wants to be promoted to a knighthood can just hand them money, and whoever commits a crime and does not want to be punished by the law will find two prime ministers to pay bribes, and everything will be fine. There are also those festival envoys, in order to pay less tribute or lie about the strength of the army, they also come to stuff money for them. Later, the two prime ministers did make the money in your private money swell rapidly, but the world of Daqi was also tossed by them and became even more chaotic. And at the same time, how much benefit they have lost, does the father and emperor know? The treasury is getting weaker and weaker day by day, but the father's private money is getting richer day by day, and the pockets of Pei Yanling and Dou Shen are also constantly inflated. However, the great wealth of the three of you has come at the cost of the continuous abolition of the world!"

The old man's eyes widened in astonishment: "You, how do you know so much?!"

Xiao Yunhe sighed: "If you don't want people to know, you can't do it unless you don't do it." In fact, I am far from the only one who knows these things. Many officials in the DPRK and China, and even ordinary people in the national capital, know this, and this has almost become an open secret. It's just that my father still thinks that no one knows, and he calmly covers his ears and steals the bell. To this day, Erchen wants to strictly deal with Pei Yanling and Dou Shen to return the law of Daqi, but you still come forward to stop it...... Erchen really didn't know how to do these things. Isn't it true that the people of the world will completely lose trust in our Li family, and the Great Qi country is terminally ill and out of control, so that my father will wake up?"

The old man's expression became very embarrassed. Although he is not a saint or a Ming monarch, he has not thought of letting the rivers and mountains of Daqi be interrupted in his hands. Xiao Yunhe's words were like a slap in the face, which made him dizzy and bloody. The old man was embarrassed and frightened, and looked at Xiao Yunhe more angrily and embarrassed, not knowing what to say.

Xiao Yunhe was not in a hurry, he just looked at the old man with a smile, just like a hunter looking at the prey that could be reached, and he was not in a hurry when he was holding the victory.