Two days later, a postman rushed into Chang'an City.
Not long after, the news of the Tibetan troops' withdrawal came from the palace, and everyone, including the emperor and queen, as well as the civil and military officials of the court, heaved a sigh of relief.
Li Zhi immediately issued a decree and rewarded Wu Chengsi with a set of "Precious Elephant, Qilin and Bright Light Armor" to commend him for his suggestion to make the Tubo people retreat.
After Wu Chengsi received the reward, he immediately left the palace and went to Dali Temple.
He decided to go find Zhuge Sanyuan.
The Fire Phoenix Society and King Pei are inextricably linked. As long as he leaves the palace, the Fire Phoenix Society will definitely know the news in advance.
Therefore, if you want to deal with the Fire Phoenix Society, you can't go there in a big way, it's better to cover up.
At that time, it is very likely that he will need to go on a private tour incognito, so Wu Chengsi planned to ask Zhuge Sanyuan to accompany him.
Although Han Cheng's martial arts skills are good, he can't even defeat Gao Junhui. It might not be safe to just take him with him.
Wu Chengsi knew that there were many people who wanted his life, so he should be more cautious at this time and bring Zhuge Sanyuan, the top master of Dali Temple, with him to be more secure.
Arriving at the courtyard of the inner hall of Dali Temple, Wu Chengsi found that there were many people surrounding the courtyard. When he stepped forward to take a look, he saw Di Renjie and Nie Ziyun competing with their bare hands.
Di Renjie's boxing skills were the same as his sword skills. They were fast and lightning-fast. Nie Ziyun used stillness to stop and react with each move.
At the very back of the crowd, Zhuge Sanyuan, Zhuge Nan and a twenty-seven or eight-year-old man in brown clothes were watching the battle nearby.
That man was similar to Yao Chong. He was Yao Jian, the fourth chief minister of Dali Temple.
Zhuge Sanyuan was the first to notice Wu Chengsi and stopped Di Renjie and Nie Ziyun. After the two exchanged punches, they separated.
"Your Highness, you came faster than we thought." After Zhuge Sanyuan approached, he cupped his hands with a smile on his face.
Zhuge Sanyuan did not answer immediately, and waved the rest of the officials to retreat, leaving only four temple ministers.
Then he led Wu Chengsi to the Temple Qing Yamen, and then said: "Since the news of the Tibetan withdrawal came, Huaiying said that you will definitely go to Taizhou, and you will also select people from Dali Temple to accompany you."
After speaking, he poured a cup of tea for Wu Chengsi.
"Di Si Cheng, how did you know that I would definitely go to Taizhou?" Wu Chengsi turned to Di Renjie.
"I found out from what happened to Zhou Shang. If you don't plan to go there in person, you will definitely send someone to investigate. But until today, there has been no movement from you, so my subordinates guessed that you plan to go there in person, but you can't worry about Tubo.
Human affairs have only waited until today."
Wu Chengsi nodded and said: "Yes, I have indeed decided to go to Taizhou."
He turned to Nie Ziyun and said, "Nie Si Cheng, when did you come back?"
Nie Ziyun replied: "I just returned to Chang'an yesterday, with Brother Yao."
Wu Chengsi nodded and said: "You two have come back just in time. I intend to destroy the Fire Phoenix Evil Society, so you just come with me on this mission."
Zhuge Nan hurriedly said: "Wu Shaoqing, you have to take me with you."
"I can't do without you!" Wu Chengsi smiled, turned to Zhuge Sanyuan, and said: "Master Zhuge Temple, I plan to let you participate in this matter. What do you think?"
As Zhuge Sanyuan, if he wants to leave Beijing, he needs Wu Mei's approval.
But for Wu Chengsi, it was easy to ask the queen for an order to let him leave the capital.
Zhuge Sanyuan also understood this, so he cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness has orders, and I should obey them."
Wu Chengsi nodded and solemnly said:
"The Fire Phoenix Society has been operating in the south of the Yangtze River for many years and has a deep foundation. Moreover, there are people from the court colluding with them behind them. It is not easy to eradicate them. Therefore, in this mission, except for Di Si Cheng, I plan to let the entire Dali Temple
Move out."
Di Renjie asked in confusion: "Your Highness, why don't you let me participate?"
"Dali Temple in the capital cannot be without someone, and you are the most suitable candidate."
Di Renjie was silent for a while and then said, "I understand."
Zhuge Nan was most delighted and said with a smile: "Your Highness, I remember you said that the main altar of the Fire Phoenix Society may be in three places. Which one should we go to?"
"Don't worry. I came here just to say hello to Lord Zhuge Temple. I haven't asked my aunt for orders yet. I'll go to the palace first and ask for orders before assigning tasks."
Zhuge Sanyuan's heart moved. Wu Chengsi obviously asked for his opinion in advance out of respect before requesting the order, and he felt a little more grateful to him.
After Wu Chengsi left Dali Temple, he went straight to Daming Palace.
When we arrived at Daming Palace, it was already the time to apply for a license plate.
After the announcement outside Zichen Palace, Wu Mei entered the palace and saw Wu Mei still maintaining her unchanged posture, immersed in handling government affairs.
"Chengsi, do you have anything to do with me?" Wu Mei raised her head and asked.
"Aunt, my nephew wants to go to the capital."
Wu Mei was slightly startled, stood up, walked down from the throne, and said, "Let's go to the bedroom to talk."
Wu Chengsi followed her, walked around the corridor and came to the bedroom in the back hall.
Wu Mei waved the people around her to leave, sat on the brocade couch, and asked: "Where do you want to go?"
Wu Chengsi moved a chair and sat down next to her, and said: "My nephew has just received news from the Huofeng Society Headquarters and has come to Beijing to exterminate them."
"Just let the Ministry of Punishment investigate the matter of Huofeng Society. If you are worried, you can ask Dali Temple to go there. Why bother to go there in person?" Wu Mei persuaded.
Now Wu Chengsi is not only Wu Mei's nephew, but also her most powerful supporter in the military.
The relationship between the two has gradually changed to that of a political ally, so Wu Mei showed more and more respect for Wu Chengsi in her words.
Wu Chengsi raised his eyebrows and said:
"Aunt, when the Fire Phoenix Society used Li Qingfeng's affairs to frame me, I have never forgotten this. It was because of the war in Liaodong that my nephew did not pursue them. Now that the war is over, they will naturally be uprooted!"
Wu Mei was silent for a moment and asked: "If you leave Beijing, who will take care of the affairs of Shenhuofang?"
Wu Chengsi said: "You can give it to Youxu and let him be in charge of the Shenhuo Workshop. It will just temper him."
Among the members of the Wu family, the one Wu Chengsi liked the most was his brother Wu Youji.
Although Wu Youxu always talked about wanting to become an immortal, he still refused to get married.
But since marrying his wife, his whole person has changed and he never leaves his wife.
He also went to Wu Chengsi hard and asked for a pair of mandarin duck jade pendants given by Wu Mei, and each of his wife and I took one.
After getting in-depth contact with him, Wu Chengsi felt that he had a more pure and kind character than Wu Youji. If he could be cultivated, he could become his good helper like Wu Youji.
"Gunpowder research is no child's play. Isn't it inappropriate to put Youxu in charge?" Wu Meifeng frowned slightly.
Wu Chengsi smiled and said:
"If you hadn't put your nephew in Dali Temple to train, my nephew wouldn't be where he is today. Youxu is just a little lazy, not stupid. With Meng Huailiang and Lu Zhaolin helping Youxu, I believe he can do a good job.
"
Wu Mei nodded and said:
"You are more familiar with gunpowder than I am. Since you think he can do it, let him be responsible."
After a pause, he continued: "Chengsi, do you know why I put the Punishment Department in charge of the Fire Phoenix Society?"
Wu Chengsi was stunned for a moment and shook his head.
Wu Mei said coldly:
"In the case of Li Yunxian, Yan Liben put you under house arrest in the Ministry of Punishment. At that time, I suspected that he had been attracted by King Pei, so he deliberately put him in charge of the Huofeng Society. If he can destroy the Huofeng Society, he will prove his innocence. If he
If he can't do it, I have a reason to withdraw him!"
Wu Chengsi was shocked. Wu Mei was indeed a political expert and was experienced and ruthless in political battles. It was no wonder that King Pei was unable to defeat her in the end.
"Chengsi, since you want to destroy the Fire Phoenix Society, you should already know where their hideouts are, right?"
"It should be in Taizhou."
Wu Mei's eyes flashed and she said with a smile: "Chengsi, if you want to go to Jiangnan, why not help me sort out the situation in Jiangnan."
"What do you mean?" Wu Chengsi was slightly confused.
Wu Mei wrote lightly:
"Jiangnan and Huainan have always been the territory of the Li kings. They have built a huge official network with each other. Over the years, I have been wrestling with them in these two places."
Wu Chengsi was secretly surprised. This was the first time he heard these things.
"Then what do you want your nephew to do?"
"I hope you can tear apart this network of relationships."
Wu Mei said it lightly, but Wu Chengsi understood that this was a fierce political game.