Chang'an City is getting colder and colder day by day.

Xue Bai turned over and dismounted in front of Yang Chen's house in Xuanyangfang, and immediately a servant came up to hold an umbrella for him.

All the way in, on both sides of the stone steps stands the guard of the door is Jin Wuwei, the courtyard decoration is magnificent, not inferior to the right prime minister's mansion.

Walking into the conference hall, there was a warm feeling in his face, and the two beautiful maids stepped forward obediently, took off the brocade coat on his body, and led him around the screen.

"Xue Lang is here." All the people sitting in the hall got up.

Looking at the past, most of these Yang Party officials were wearing light green official robes without patterns, and there were only a few green-robed officials in the forefront, including Du Youlin and Yuan Zai, and the only red-robed minister was Yang Zhao.

Immediately, there was a loud laugh from behind the soft wall, Yang Yan turned out from behind, and Zhao Xue Bai sat on the side seat of the head.

"I heard that Ah Bai is going to take a concubine recently, so I am glad to congratulate him, I prepared some small gifts for my brother and sent them to the house later."

"Thank you, brother, for your concern."

At present, Xue Bai has both a holy family and a role, don't say that he has taken a concubine, even if he stumbles on the road, others can come up with a reason to give him a gift.

Today, the Yang Party is not discussing a big matter, but how to popularize bamboo paper.

"After the winter, it is spring, and now there are many township tributes who have arrived in Chang'an in advance with the release of autumn grain, and some of them are what we can recruit."

"These are all talents who are likely to become officials, and they should know that they should put their work papers in the uncle's mansion."

"It is common for people to form associations, donate books, and form poetry societies, and we can guide the poor to raise children to hold together and distribute bamboo paper and books. Most of these people from poor backgrounds have been trapped because of the high cost of paper, and they are in line with our ambitions......"

Yuan Zai was born in poverty, and he was extremely emotional about these things, and most of the time he was echoing Xue Bai and putting forward substantive suggestions.

Yang Yan ignored these small details, sat there like a statue, and waited for the result of the discussion to readily agree. After that, he became involved in the more important struggle for power.

He promised to give Du Youlin a subordinate to test the merit of the department, so that there would be one more red-robed official among the party members, and after the Spring Festival, it would be convenient for the Yang Party to seek officials.

Still talking about this, Yang Zhao said with a needle: "Brother, if I can find a position in the imperial history, I can participate in the preparation of the list of Jinshi in the spring, and I can do more for my brother." ”

Yang Yan said: "Yes, Pei Gong is about to move Doctor Guanglu, but it's just ......"

He groaned and glanced at Xue Bai.

Xue Bai said: "If Wang Ji can vacate the post of the Imperial Historian, this matter is indispensable. ”

"Not bad." Yang Yan said: "If there is a vacancy, it is good to help you for my brother." ”

"Thank you, brother." Yang Zhao was overjoyed, and was obviously ready to give some big gifts.

The brocade fur worn by Xue Bai was given by Yang Zhao.

He sometimes thinks about it, if he is not a traitor like Yang Zhao, or a traitor like Yuan Zai, he is probably not a loyal minister.

……

At the end of the day, Yang Chen only left Xue Bai and Yuan Zai to discuss more confidential matters.

"This time, I'm afraid I'm insulting my mission." Yuan Zai smiled bitterly: "My father-in-law has always come to see me unpleasantly, and I will persuade him, but I am afraid that it will backfire." ”

Yang Qian actually comforted Yuan Zai first, and said: "Gongfu is both talented and beautiful, although he was born poor, he is young and has a six-grade official residence, what a big husband, not to mention that he is very affectionate, and treats the Wang family considerately, such a good son-in-law, how can Wang Zhonghei dislike it." ”

"Uncle Guo has a good reputation, Yuan Zai is ashamed, after all, he couldn't say anything about moving his father-in-law, what does Xue Lang think?"

"It doesn't matter." Xue Bai said: "He has been friends with Li Heng for more than 30 years, so it is impossible to agree easily, Brother Yuan can let him know the pros and cons." ”

"Xue Lang still has a backhand?" Wonjae asked, "Is there anything I can do again?" ”

"How has General Wang reacted lately?"

Although Yuan Zai did not convince Wang Zhonghe, he had already persuaded Wang Yunxiu, so he knew a lot about Wang Zhongsi's whereabouts, and said: "The Zhangren has not been summoned by the saint, but went to the East Palace first. After returning home, he inquired about Fang Xuan's whereabouts and learned that Fang Xuan had been demoted, but Li Mi wanted to see him......"

Xue Bai noticed a detail, Wang Zhongsi didn't know the news of Fang Xuan's release, which showed that he was actually not deeply involved in the affairs of the East Palace.

In other words, it is true that Wang Zhongji is close to Li Heng, but the reason why they can become righteous brothers is that he is Li Longji's righteous son.

Listening further, knowing that Wang Zhongji wanted to see Li Mi, Xue Bai nodded and said, "In this way, things have gone smoothly, and then we will not move and give Donggong a chance to save themselves." ”

When Yuan Zai heard this, he suddenly realized and smiled slightly.

Yang Yan was very confused and asked, "What does this mean?" ”

Xue Bai was silent for a moment and explained: "This is the same as holding a beauty, Uncle Guo wants Wang Zhonghei to return, he has to make sure that no other way can go first." ”

"Haha." Yang Yun said with a smile: "As soon as Ah Bai said this, I understood, it was easy to understand. ”

This is a simple statement, if it is complicated, Donggong and Li Heng are actually two concepts.

The scope of the East Palace is very wide, including the power of the prince's wife, the brothers and sisters of the prince's mother, the subordinate officials serving in the East Palace, and even some people simply hope that the country can be stable.

Li Heng can sometimes represent the interests of these people, but sometimes he can't, and occasionally his personal interests will conflict with the interests of the East Palace.

Why did Li Jingzhong kill Xue Bai? Because the interests of the wife family have harmed the interests of the prince himself.

The wife clan represents not the relationship between husband and wife, but a family bet on the prince, which belongs to the power of the East Palace; And the eunuch is homeless and unemployed, and everything is attached to the prince, which represents the interests of the prince himself.

In the same way, when the interests of the prince himself harmed the interests of the East Palace, naturally someone would stand up and ask the prince to give up something.

This is Xue Bai's first revenge on the pit killing, using the same cause and effect to put the same predicament in front of the East Palace.

~~

Chongrenfang, welcome auspicious view.

Wang Zhongji sat alone in the room, looking at the light snow outside the pavilion, holding the wine bag and drinking the wine.

Li Mi paced in a thin robe.

"Why did Mr. Li invite me here?" Wang Zhongsi sighed and said, "Wei Jian and Huangfu Weiming met here, so they died. ”

"It's not that I invited General Wang to come." Li Mi said: "I am also invited. ”

"That's?"

Suddenly, there was a movement, and the two turned their heads to look, only to see a woman dressed in costume being introduced into the backyard of the Taoist temple, it was the prince Liangdi Zhang Ting.

"General Wang, Mr. Li, it's rude."

Zhang Ting entered the room, Ying Ying bowed, and then entered the topic, saying: "Today, I take the liberty to ask the two of you to save the East Palace in order to stabilize the country." ”

Over the years, He Zhizhang, Wei Jian, Huangfu Weiming and others died, Li Shizhi, Li Qiwu, Han Chaozong, and Fang Xuan were released one after another, and Du Hope and Xue Hui gradually became ambiguous...... There are fewer and fewer people assisting the East Palace.

Of the three people here today, Wang Zhongsi has been in the border town for many years and is not involved in court disputes; Li Mi was young and suddenly became Hanlin; Zhang Ting is less than twenty years old and is a first-time wife. In fact, they were all suddenly put in the position of bearing the fate of the East Palace.

But the interests are involved and cannot be avoided, so this time they have to represent the interests of the East Palace.

"His Royal Highness asked General Wang to check the truth, can General Wang check it?" Zhang Ting spoke first and started the topic.

"The old man is a rough man who can only fight, and he can't do such a delicate thing." Wang Zhongsi said: "What His Highness said is true, however, the truth of this matter is left aside for the time being. The old man has been in office for a long time, and he has ruled the four towns, and he is always too close to His Royal Highness, which is always wrong. ”

Li Mi nodded slightly when he heard this.

Being able to admit this mistake shows that Wang Zhongji knows the sage's intentions in his heart and is willing to submit to the sage.

Of course, the prince's refusal to admit his mistakes has his own difficulties, because if he admits his mistakes, he will not get any saints, and he will only be taken advantage of the opportunity by the saints to limit his power and kill if he wants. Li Mi can understand this kind of suffering, but he can't empathize with it.

"It's not General Wang's fault." Zhang Ting said: "The reason why the saint is suspicious of His Highness is not only because of the framing of his brother, but also because some people around His Highness acted without authorization. ”

As soon as she spoke, Wang Zhongsi and Li Mi were silent.

Zhang Ting had no choice but to say: "When Liu Tao's case occurred, Li Jingzhong did kill Xue Bai on his own initiative and formed a grudge for the East Palace. Unexpectedly, Xue Bai became the top of Mrs. Qiuguo's heart, and from this matter he went against the East Palace. ”

Li Mi groaned: "His Royal Highness was ordered to investigate Pei Mian's case, and only one Li Jingzhong was found, which may not be enough to calm the holy anger." ”

"I'm guilty." Wang Zhongsi said: "I will introduce the Hui caravan to earn some money for His Highness, and I will ask Your Majesty for guilt." ”

"No."

Li Mi walked to the door, glanced out, and said: "As soon as the border town comes out with the strategy of the Hu people, the position of the four towns will not be saved." But the general should at least keep one of the Hedong Jiedu envoys. ”

Wang Zhongsi was silent.

Zhang Ting asked, "Why?" ”

"Zhang Liangdi thinks that the right minister promoted General Hu, why?"

"Suo Douji's gas is narrow, and he is afraid that the famous ministers will enter the phase and replace his phase."

"How about a little more thought?"

"What does Mr. Li mean?"

Li Mi frowned slightly, because he didn't want to speculate on people's hearts, but the stakes were so important that he had to mention: "The right prime minister has offended the prince to the point of irreparability, if after 10,000 years, the prince inherits the unification, I am afraid that the right minister will stop His Royal Highness by force." ”

Zhang Ting was stunned and said, "Mr. Li is saying...... Miscellaneous beard? ”

Wang Zhongsi nodded gloomily.

He said that An Lushan had different intentions, but in fact, it was not like Zhang Jiuling who would see that "the appearance has been reversed, and the liver and gallbladder are evil", but the reason why Li Linfu supported An Lushan is not difficult to guess.

Since you have offended the East Palace, how can you not leave a backhand?

Li Mi said: "At present, An Lushan is stranded in Chang'an and does not return, on the surface, he is fighting for the imperial doctor, but in fact, he is the envoy of Hedong Jiedu. ”

"The saint may not give it to him."

"But as soon as General Wang leaves office, there will be no one to restrain him, and the general must not confess his sins to the saints."

Speaking of this, he turned to Zhang Ting and said, "It is appropriate for His Highness to report this matter to the sage, and I blame His Highness for not being strict, please behead Li Jingzhong." Then His Royal Highness pointed out that General Wang sent a caravan back to the Hui and took the post of General Wang's envoy to the four towns. ”

"So, the crown prince?"

"Zhang Liangdi rest assured." Li Mi said: "The saint will not abolish the prince. ”

He didn't say a word, with a new prince, how could the prince who had lost his prestige be able to control it at that time.

Zhang Ting asked again: "In this way, can the position of Hedong Jiedu be kept?" Mr. Fang Cai said, don't let Zahu get to the east of the river. ”

She is growing rapidly in the intrigue and gladiatorial battle, and she has learned a lot today...... The East Palace may not all be ruled by Li Heng; Li Jingzhong is at odds with her interests; Military power must not be lost;

"If so, can someone help you intercede?" Li Mi asked Wang Zhongsi in a somewhat questioning tone.

Wang Zhonghe's calm face revealed a look of embarrassment, and at the end, he nodded and said, "The old man estimates and gives it a try, even if it doesn't work, it doesn't matter." If the old man can recommend Shuofang and Hedong Jiedu as candidates, there will be no mess. ”

"What I'm afraid of is that in the future, An Lushan will be different from others."

"I'll give it a try."

Wang Zhongsi gave a promise.

Let Li Heng testify against him, he will not have any mustard in his heart, but he can make the illusion of discord, so that Yang Dang can help speak, and let the saint eliminate suspicion.

"In this case, there is only one difficulty for now."

The two got up at the same time and said solemnly to Zhang Ting: "Please Zhang Liangdi persuade His Highness again and explain Li Jingzhong's sin to the sage." ”

~~

At night, Li Jingzhong entered the hall with hot water, and saw Li Heng sitting there with a gloomy face.

"Why did Your Highness sit up? If someone sees it, lie down. ”

Li Heng didn't answer, but stared at the old eunuch, his eyes flashing, and the look in his eyes was complicated.

Li Jingzhong was stared at by him, he was scared, and he had a bad premonition...... Recalling that before Webster was cut off and became a nun, the prince also looked like this.

"Your Highness? What did the old slave do wrong? ”

"What can you do wrong?" Li Heng said lightly.

He knew very well in his heart that if he reconciled and divorced his wife, others would know that his wife was guilty; But in the eyes of others, if the henchmen and eunuchs around him are guilty, how can they be self-proclaimed?

"The old slave is terrified." Li Jingzhong hurriedly knelt down, put the basin at Li Heng's feet, and shook his hands, wanting to wash his feet.

Li Heng stopped him and suddenly asked, "How many years have you served me?" ”

"The old slave has been serving His Highness for thirty-three years at the age of ten."

Li Heng sighed and muttered: "My prince should be weak and incompetent, and he has repeatedly failed to protect the people around him. Now, they are forcing me to get rid of you, how is it good? ”

Li Jingzhong was so shocked that he knew that he was dead, so he quickly knelt on the ground and cried, "Your Highness...... If the old slave can eliminate the disaster for His Highness, the old slave is willing to die...... Please take care of your health in the future......"

"Get up." Li Heng muttered: "I will never do such a merciless thing, I asked you tonight to make you understand that time is running out." ”

"Your Highness!" Li Jingzhong was still crying, "The old slave is willing to die......"

"Let's close the case." Li Xiang said: "This case was not done by me, just closed." ”

"Yes, the old slave has found the 'truth', His Royal Highness can remember that in early March, Henan Yin Pei Dunfu returned from the East China Sea to ask for thieves to report his merits, and his subordinate Cao Jian drunk and broke into a private house and killed a family of four. Pei Kuan killed Cao Jian according to the law, and it was because of this that he offended Pei Dunfu. ”

"You mean?"

"Although Cao Jian died, some of his subordinates fled, and killed the Hui caravan and Pei Mian." Li Jingzhong said: "Perhaps, this case is as simple as that? ”

In the end, the result of such a case was found to be very sloppy, but it was the result that the vast majority of DPRK and Chinese officials wanted to see, and the case should be closed as soon as possible and the matter should be over.

Those who know the truth and guess the Sacred Heart are often very few, and Li Heng can ignore his opinion, he has already given the best result, and only needs to strive for prestige in the hearts of the majority.

The saint will be angry, so what? Will he be able to win the favor of the saints by confessing his sins? You'll just be caught and imprisoned.

If you don't admit your guilt, you won't be deposed, and the sage's opponent has never been him Li Heng, but the power given to the prince of a country since the Shang and Zhou dynasties.

The saint had long realized that killing the body of the three people could not change the threat brought by the prince, and it was the wings of the East Palace that had to be cut off.

~~

In the evening, Xue Bai returned home.

"Lang Jun, there is a visitor. Be sure to wait for you to come back. ”

"Really?"

Xue Bai looked at the footprints in the courtyard, which were already covered with snow, and they must have been waiting for a while.

There are footprints in them that are very large, and they are not ordinary people...... Sure enough, Guan Chongsi, a big man with a height of seven feet and two inches under Wang Zhongsi, stood under the eaves, as if he was holding against the door frame.

When I entered the hall, I saw Wang Zhongsi sitting there.

"How did General Wang get here?"

Wang Zhongsi would rather talk to Xue Bai bluntly, rather than contact Yang Zhen through Yuan Zai, and said straight to the point: "I heard that Xue Lang has immortal skills, and asserts that An Lushan wants to rebel?" ”

"This Li Changyuan can't keep any secrets."

"Don't worry, the old man is a person who can keep secrets." Wang Zhongsi said: "Can you help the old man to protect the post of envoy of Hedong Jiedu?" ”

"Others can't save General Wang, you can only save yourself."

Wang Zhongsi said: "We will ask His Royal Highness to ask the saint for his guilt and prove that Pei Mian was killed by Li Jingzhong, you can breathe a sigh of ......."

"It's not about me."

Xue Bai interrupted without hesitation.

What he wants is for Wang Zhonghei to sue Li Jingzhong, so that Li Heng has a grudge against Wang Zhonghei and turns against him, not to give Li Heng a chance. There is no possibility of bargaining.

Wang Zhongsi frowned slightly, and said, "I said this, not because I was in love with power, but because I was worried about the border town......"

Xue Bai asked, "If General Wang is worried about the border town, why is he sorry for a vicious eunuch?" ”

"But what's the truth?" Wang Zhongsi said: "I have checked the secrets you mentioned, and I learned that Pei Mian was killed by you. ”

"Okay, that's me." Xue Bai said with an indifferent attitude: "No matter what Li Heng says, I can admit that I am the son of Xue Rust, and I have collected the old pawn of Longyou to kill people, and since General Wang knows it, he can make it clear to the sage." ”

He put on a completely different attitude from Li Heng.

Wang Zhongsi looked at him deeply, didn't bother with the so-called truth at all, and said, "The old man can see that Xue Lang has the common people in his heart, can he take a step?" ”

Xue Bai showed a little impatience and said: "Only this time, if the prince is willing to confess to the saint to show repentance, I will ask Uncle Guo to take action." But what if the prince is unwilling to take responsibility in the end? ”

Wang Zhongsi said: "I will state the benefits and disadvantages with His Highness, and he will agree." ”

"Okay." Xue Bai said: "Then wait and see." ”

"Li Linfu, An Lushan and others are even ready to use force to prevent the prince from ascending to the pole and defend their vested interests" This is not me making it up, it is one of the points in the data, of course, no one knows about ancient things, this is a choice of saying~~ [Today I wrote very slowly, the second chapter can not come out in a short time, it is later than usual, everyone really don't wait]

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