Hu Peiyun took out a file from the cabinet and placed it in front of Li Qing'an, "General, please see this!"

Li Qing'an took the file and looked at it. The bag said, "Dali Temple Shaoqing Qi Xun". He frowned slightly and asked, "Is there anyone in Dali Temple?"

"General, this person has only served as the Shaoqing of Dali Temple for two months. Two years ago, because the time is very short, many people are not familiar with him. This person is now the Dali Temple of the Southern Tang Dynasty."

Li Qing'an opened the file and revealed a bunch of information, most of which were evaluated by the Ministry of Personnel over the years. He was not interested in this. He found a booklet bound with red threads from it. This was called the Red Line Book in the Anxi Army, which means that the intelligence department's investigation records of some important figures, including his background, faction and some shameful handles, would be recorded here. This is the most valuable thing to the intelligence department.

Li Qingan opened the red line book and flipped through a few pages. It was clearly written on it. Wang Gong's second son married his daughter. This person was Wang Gong's confidant. He also remembered what he said just now that Wang Gong was the person in charge of a series of actions against him. Li Qingan felt that he had some understanding.

He put the booklet together and asked, "Is this the one who replaced Yang Zhongyi?"

"The General said something right. The 'anti-qing' operation deployed by Li Heng is fully responsible for the implementation. This time, the successive appearance of local auspicious signs was planned by him. He is now in Chang'an and is actively contacting many important officials."

Hu Peiyun took another large piece of paper and spread it in front of Li Qing'an. On it was a picture, with Qi Xun's name in the middle. His name was a circle around him, surrounded by countless small squares, most of which were empty, but there were three squares with names written in them. Li Qing'an looked carefully. One was Li Kaifu, the Minister of Works, the Minister of Works, Zhang Bingguo, the envoy of the Dushui Supervisory Commission, and the other was Shao Yi, the Chief Secretary of the Dali Temple. What does this mean?

Hu Peiyun explained: "According to our inference, Qi Xun has had contact with at least 20 court officials in the past two months. This afternoon, he visited three officials and stayed in each official's mansion for more than half an hour. He was a little suspicious about his humble rank...."

"What do you doubt?" Li Qingan asked with his eyes fixed on Hu Peiyun's eyes.

"I just have a little doubt and can't make a conclusion."

"It's okay, let's talk, what do you doubt?"

"I suspect that this series of auspicious events was not entirely done by the Southern Tang people. I think some court officials were involved."

"Is your suspicion based on?" Li Qingan asked him again.

"A little bit!"

Hu Peiyun pointed to Zhang Bingguo's name on the drawing and said, "I got the inspiration from this person's name. He is the left envoy of Dushuiguan. Yesterday, on the eve of the burial of the white jade stele in Gaoling County, someone found a boat parked in Zhongbai Canal not far from the stone stele. After a night, I left a subordinate to investigate the ship. At noon today, my subordinates came back to report to me that the ship was a canal measurement ship of Dushuiguan. I went to investigate the measurement records of Dushuiguan. They had not sent a ship to Zhongbai Canal to measure anything in the past month, so I suspected that the ship was privately allocated by Zhang Bingguo to transport the white jade stele. Because it was an official ship, it could not be inspected, which was very convenient. I even suspected that the Thousand-year-old turtle was also placed by this ship. If my inference was true, then Zhang Bingguo would participate in the operation to make a fortune."

Li Qing'an also felt that Hu Peiyun's statement was reasonable. The six consecutive Ruizhao incidents were very meticulous and very hidden. It would be difficult to deal with Nan Tang's own people alone. It is very likely that they were helped by court officials. If Zhang Bingguo was also involved in the case, he would definitely not be the only one, and other officials would also be involved in the case. This is equivalent to a bureaucratic group that opposes him Li Qing'an.

What Li Qing'an is most concerned about now is the highest level among the officials Qi Xun contacted, whether to reach Li Kaifu, the Minister of Works, or to have higher-level officials.

At this time, Hu Peiyun said again: "General, now Yang Zhongyi is being arrested. I am worried that Qi Xun will get news to escape. I want to arrest him. I wonder if the general agrees."

Li Qingan pondered for a moment, shook his head and said, "It's better to put the thread longer and don't rush to arrest him. You might as well talk to Yang Zhongyi and let him do things for us. In addition, Zhang Bingguo needs to be arrested and asked if he is really involved in the case. If he is really involved in the case, then he will definitely be more than an official involved."

"I understand, but how should Zhang Bingguo arrest this? I will not alarm Qi Xun."

Li Qingan smiled faintly, "You might as well, I have my own way."

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After leaving the intelligence hall, Li Qing'an went home directly. The family was naturally overjoyed and happy. After having supper at home, Li Qing'an played with his children for a while before returning to his study. Not long after he sat down in the study, his wife Mingyue brought a cup of ginseng tea in.

She put the tea on the table and asked with a smile: "Where is the mistress? Why haven't you come back with you?"

Li Qingan picked up the teacup and took a sip, and said with a smile: "She recruited a thousand female soldiers in Taiyuan and was busy training female soldiers. She had no time to come back."

"Then what should I call her now?"

Mingyue's eyes showed an unconcealed smile, "Call her sister?"

Li Qingan shook his head, "No! You should call her General Gao."

"You...no..."

"No...what?" Li Qing'an said with a smile.

"nothing!"

Mingyue changed the topic and she smiled and said, "I summoned Hu Peiyun this morning, but Qin Haiyang also came together. This matter... won't you be angry with me, right?"

"Why is it a good omen?" Li Qingan said with a smile.

"Yes, this incident has a serious impact and has a great damage to your reputation. I will not interfere in your business unless I have to."

"Well! I have heard Hu Peiyun say about this. You should say that you did this right, but one thing is that I don't want similar things to be the norm."

Li Qing'an's conversation with his wife also used the style of a soldier. He told his wife very clearly that she did the right thing this time, but he did not want his wife to do it often because of this time. To put it bluntly, it is to remind his wife not to interfere too much in military and political affairs.

Mingyue nodded silently. She could understand her husband's attitude. This was not to blame herself, but to protect her. In the Tang Dynasty, most of the harems who interfered too much in politics did not end well. Wu Zetian, Wei Shi, Princess Taiping, etc. After the middle Tang Dynasty, it was difficult for the court to tolerate women's interference in politics. What's more, Mingyue herself wanted to be the second Empress Changsun, not Wu Zetian.

Seeing that his wife understood, Li Qingan held her hand and smiled, "Tell me the interesting things about the children! Last time Tan'er gave me a painting, I liked it very much, but I don't understand why his eyes were so big, like a copper bell, a bit fierce and evil."

Mingyue smiled and said, "That's because once he saw the portrait of Zhong Kui, he said that my father's eyes looked the same as the person in the painting, so last time he drew your portrait, he specially turned out the portrait of Zhong Kui and compared it to the painting."

"This brat!"

Li Qingan laughed loudly, he touched his chin and said, "Do I look like Zhong Kui?"

Mingyue also smiled, "Of course my husband is not like Zhong Kui. Zhong Kui is catching evil ghosts, husband is catching evil people, An Lushan, Shi Siming and others, my husband defeated the thief army in Luzhou, and the whole city of Chang'an celebrated. Thousands of fellow villagers came to our mansion to kneel down. Do you know? At that moment, we were really excited, and I couldn't help crying."

Speaking of this, Mingyue's eyes were a little wet. Li Qing'an gently patted her hand, "I fought bravely in front of the enemy, but in fact I was to protect you and the children. I am not only for the people of the world, but also for my wife and children. I am in a high position, and I must be cautious and careful. If you take a wrong step, not only will my life be lost, but you will also fall into a disaster. You know, I am under great pressure."

Mingyue picked up her husband's hand and put it on her face. She said softly: "I know the pressure of my husband. I will do my best to reduce the burden behind you and educate the children well. I will also be able to be a mother in the world and make you proud."

Li Qing'an was moved. He remembered something and said to his wife: "In a few days, many wives and children of Anxi generals will come to Chang'an to live, and the imperial court will arrange it, but I hope you can comfort them for me and ask them what practical difficulties they have so that they can settle down in Chang'an with peace of mind."

Mingyue nodded, "When I was in Anxi, I had a good relationship with them. Don't worry! I will take good care of them."

Seeing that it was getting late, Mingyue stood up and said, "Then I won't disturb you. You can handle the matter earlier and get off early."

"Okay then! Let's talk slowly at night."

Mingyue heard the implicit sound of her husband, and she nodded shyly, turned around and left.

The room became quiet, and Li Qing'an's thoughts gradually returned to the daytime events. Although the occurrence of Ruizhao caused some damage to his reputation, this incident also brought him great gains. Due to the ability of Hu Peiyun and others, a group of officials who opposed him gradually surfaced. This was exactly what he wanted to do most in front of him, to eliminate dissidents and clear the way for his future ascension. Moreover, the crime was very sufficient and colluded with Nan Tang.

Li Qingan slowly walked to the window. He opened the window and looked at the heavy night outside with his hands behind his back. He was considering his next move. Now the An Lushan Rebellion is no longer a climate. It is time for him to consider his ascension. He wants to clear all obstacles for his ascension, including the obstacles in Chang'an and the obstacles in the Southern Tang Dynasty. This Ruizhao incident is his best opportunity. Why didn't he seize this opportunity? The opportunity must not be missed, and he must act immediately.

Thinking of this, he turned around and said, "Come!"

A personal soldier walked into the door and bowed and said, "Please give orders to the general!"
Chapter completed!