Yang Guozhong's mansion has been expanding. If it weren't for the fact that there were too many powerful people around, it would have occupied the entire Xuanyangfang.
The threshold of the front hall has been replaced by rosewood hardwood to rosewood, and has been raised a lot. When Yang Guanghui arrived that day, he had to lift up his robe, lift his legs high, and cross the threshold in a slightly awkward movement.
Cross the threshold.
In the hall, several plump maids were forming a circle.
"Right Prime Minister?"
Yang Guanghui poked his head and looked between the plump buttocks and fat breasts, and asked tentatively: "Is the right minister in there?"
"You trash." Yang Guozhong's voice was much more dignified than before, but still had a hint of frivolity, he scolded: "I can't handle a single case until now, and let people say that the truth doesn't even have a cruel official!"
After saying that, he threw a piece of official document out. Unfortunately, it was blocked by a maid and could not get out of the circle. She quickly picked up the document from her breast, threw it towards Yang Guanghui's head, and even spat, "
waste".
"Empress Wu had Zhou Xing and came to Junchen. In the past few years, the world scolded 'Luo Congji Net', but I didn't expect that you can't even compare to Luo Congji Net!" Yang Guozhong continued to scold.
"The experience of being a lower official in prison is insufficient and inadequate."
Yang Guanghui picked up the official document and glanced at it. It was about Ji Wen's case.
In fact, the case had already been convicted in Lishan Mountain. Xue Bai led the saint to see Sun Xiaozhe in the Xixiuling Temple of the Adventurous Saint. Ji Wen's rebellious act of murdering Wang Zhongsi. At least at that time, the saint was very angry and ordered strict punishment.
.
If Yang Guozhong only wanted to kill Ji Wen, it would be a very easy thing. If he killed someone in prison, the saint would not even ask. But Yang Guozhong is a very practical person, and he can say such insightful things.
The words of Qianjin show that he has a clear understanding of the official career. Therefore, he hopes to implicate the case on An Lushan by investigating Ji Wen.
The two had been enmity for years because of their rivalry for official positions, and An Lushan was able to please the saint even more shamelessly than An Lushan, thus affecting his power, so he regarded him as a great enemy.
In short, Ji Wen's case was initially handled smoothly. A lot of corruption, corruption, and robbery of women were discovered. But Yang Guanghui could not wait to strike while the iron was hot. Shengjia returned to Chang'an from Lishan, plus Tianchang Festival, Yi Chu and many other things.
Due to this delay, Ji Wen may have received a tip-off and became hardened, refusing to admit that his crime was related to An Lushan.
After procrastinating for so long, Yang Guozhong finally became anxious. After scolding Yang Guanghui, he said: "The Prime Minister has summoned Jia Jilin, the magistrate of Chang'an County, and ordered him to assist you in searching for evidence."
"The right minister, the lower organs can do it."
"What the hell!"
This is the difference between Yang Guozhong and Li Linfu. When asking for a fighting cock to serve as prime minister, a look can make people shudder, but Yang Guozhong's abuse will make him lose his sense of dignity as a prime minister.
After a while, Jia Jilin also arrived and bowed respectfully.
"Magistrate Jia, I haven't seen you for a long time." Yang Guanghui greeted and asked, "Have you given birth to a son and a half daughter recently?"
"Ashamed, ashamed."
Jia Jilin wiped the sweat from his forehead and thought to himself that he had done a lot of good deeds, but unfortunately they were not worth the evil deeds he had done as an official. He was afraid that he would not have any heirs.
Yang Guozhong was impatient to hear this. He was much more free and easy-going, and he had many more children. His wife Pei Rou gave birth to a son for him this year, named Yang Fei. Although he was not as good-looking as him, he was
Yang family.
"Let's stop talking and talk about Ji Wen's case."
"Well." Jia Jilin said: "The official is very puzzled as to why Jiwen, a high-ranking official of the imperial court, would rob a civilian girl. After investigation, it was found that it was Tianbao's fifth year, and his only son Jidalang died in a casino."
Hearing this, Yang Guozhong squinted his eyes and remembered some old things; Yang Guanghui was sarcastic in his heart, thinking, what the Right Prime Minister wants to deal with is An Lushan, but Jia Jilin went to investigate these trivial matters, what's the use?
Jia Jilin continued: "Ji Wen regards heirs as a big deal and likes to kidnap common girls who have big dishes and are good at raising children. And the three servants who kidnapped people for him are none other than An Lushan's tribe."
"Sure?"
"There was a civilian girl who was robbed on the outskirts of Chang'an. Her eldest brother had served in the army in Hedong and fought with the three servants. He was definitely a Hu man who came from the army and carried Fan Yang's command talisman."
Yang Guozhong was overjoyed. He thought that officials who came from the top position were more useful than Yang Guanghui, who could only flatter others. He asked, "Where are these three people now?"
"They were in Chang'an when Ji Wen was captured. After learning the news, they fled to Anqingzong's house."
"Send someone to get it!" Yang Guozhong immediately ordered.
Yang Guanghui and Jia Jilin immediately took orders to handle it. When a servant saw the guests leaving, they rushed over and reported: "Alang, Xue Bai is here. I have asked him to wait in the verandah for a while."
"He's here? Let him come."
Facing Xue Bai, Yang Guozhong was much more solemn. He drove away the maids around him, put on a thick mink fur cloak, and leaned against the stove with his legs crossed to wait.
Soon, Xue Bai arrived. He had long legs and crossed the high threshold in one step. He said in a casual voice: "Brother, I am becoming more and more like a prime minister."
"I'm just telling you what's in my heart. It's hard to be the prime minister. You have to serve a saint and you have to guard against all kinds of overt and covert attacks."
When a person in a superior position expresses his or her worries, it is actually a way of showing closeness, and Yang Guozhong has now used it very skillfully.
Xue Bai listened with a polite fake smile, turned the topic to business, and said: "Just now I saw Magistrate Jia and Yang Shaoqing leaving and chatted for a few words. Brother seems to have found evidence of An Lushan's crime."
Yang Guozhong said: "It's not a big crime, but getting the evidence is a breakthrough."
"Brother, have you ever thought about it? Even if you complete An Lushan's three chapters, his strength will not be damaged at all. Instead, you will make him feel threatened by the court, alert the enemy, and discuss the strength of the army. An Lushan is now
It has an advantage over us."
"How did you know I was going to take his song?"
Xue Bai once served as a county captain in Chang'an, and Jia Jilin was the county magistrate at that time. Naturally, there was nothing he couldn't find out. That was why he came today.
"I heard it by chance." Xue Bai responded and said thoughtfully: "How about I give brother an idea?"
"What's the idea?"
"Reconciling with An Lushan."
"Fart!" Yang Guozhong said, "Don't talk about the past grudges between me and that Zahu. Even if he says he is willing to reconcile, do you believe it? He is stronger than me, can he listen to me?"
"It's just a delaying strategy to paralyze Anlu Mountain." Xue Bai said, "The imperial court has changed the prince, and I will pretend that I have no time to take care of him for the time being. I will ask King Qing to win over him and put some nails around him."
"What nails?"
"Jiwen."
"Don't think too much. Ji Wen won't be able to listen to you. Don't forget how his son died."
Xue Bai did not forget and said: "So you need to come forward. When the time comes, you can tell Ji Wen like this..."
The two discussed in low voices for a few words. Yang Guozhong rolled his eyes and thought for a while. He also thought that Xue Bai's idea was better than Jia Jilin's, so he nodded.
~~
Anqingzong originally lived in the Dongping County Prince's Mansion given to Anlu Mountain by Li Longji. After marrying Princess Rongyi, he moved to the Princess Princess' Mansion. This was an act of respecting the court etiquette. Otherwise, the eldest son of Dongping County Prince would
With his status, he can marry the princess back home.
After getting married, the couple got along very harmoniously, playing the piano and the piano in harmony.
Anqingzong was very good at folk arts and dancing. On this day, Princess Rongyi played the piano, and he wore a long-sleeved robe and danced at home.
Looking at An Qingzong's flexible body, Princess Rongyi couldn't help but ask: "Prince Dongping is so fat, why don't you look like him?"
"My grandpa is not born fat, he has a strange disease."
"What kind of strange disease is this?"
"A strange disease that makes people fat?"
Princess Rongyi rolled her eyes, thought for a while, and asked: "Greedy?"
"Hahaha." An Qingzong laughed. He thought his wife was very cute and wanted to kiss her.
At this time, someone in the mansion reported: "Your Majesty, there are officials coming with officers to arrest people in the mansion."
Anqing Zong was greatly surprised when he heard this. With An Lushan's powerful position, he had never encountered such a situation. When he heard about it, he was very unhappy and repelled, so he immediately went out to check it out in person.
When he saw Yang Guanghui, he frowned and said, "Okay, it turns out that the right prime minister wanted to exclude dissidents and bullied him into coming to my house!"
Jia Jilin hurriedly stepped forward, took out several confessions from his sleeves and handed them over.
"An Dalang misunderstood. I am here today. It is actually because three tribesmen in your mansion snatched away civilian girls and committed murder. The evidence is conclusive. Dalang, please take a look..."
An Qingzong immediately became embarrassed. Although he had a high status, he was actually a hostage in Chang'an and had never participated in any political affairs or political affairs.
Yang Guanghui was a little surprised. He didn't expect the son of a cunning man like An Lushan to be so weak and easy to bully, so he waved his hand and shouted: "Take them away, whoever dares to stop them, take them all!"
He wished that An Qingzong would stop him, which would further prove that An's father and son appeared to be respectful, but were actually domineering...
"stop!"
Suddenly hearing this shout, Yang Guanghui fell into his trap. Then he realized that the sound was coming from behind. When he turned around, he saw that it was Xue Bai.
He knew that Xue Bai had always been at odds with An Lushan, so he thought he had come to support him. However, Xue Bai strode forward, but did not stand on his side. Instead, he said: "The one who committed the crime was An Fu's tribe.
Just leave the private property to An Dalang for disposal."
An Qingzong breathed a sigh of relief after hearing this.
Based on his personality, when he learned that someone had committed evil acts, he was unwilling to protect him. He was just afraid that handing him over would make the Dongping County Prince's Palace look too bullying.
Xue Bai's proposal was very thoughtful for him. It not only dealt with the evil-doing tribe, but also saved the face of the county prince's palace.
"What?"
Yang Guanghui came here not to seek justice, but to find a way to deal with An Lushan. Hearing this, he couldn't help but feel anxious. He thought that Xue Bai didn't know the situation, so he immediately thought of talking quietly aside.
Xue Bai just turned his head and glanced at him lightly, saying: "I have already convinced the right minister."
In the eyes of others, this is a different perception. Others would often say, "This is also the order of the right prime minister." However, the subject of Xue Bai's words is himself, putting Yang Guozhong in second place, even if
Even Anqingzong could feel his strength.
When Jia Jilin heard this, he immediately said: "In this case, we will listen to your right minister's instructions."
After that, he bowed to An Qingzong and said: "I also ask An Dalang to send someone to inform the lower officials after he has dealt with the evil servant."
"Don't worry, Magistrate Jia."
Yang Guanghui didn't expect the final result to be like this.
Of course, he didn't think about what he was going to do at the beginning today. He was the one Jia Jilin said he wanted to take, but in the end he didn't accomplish anything. In short, it was a waste of time. It seemed like Xue Bai was selling a favor to Anqingzong.
tools.
…
"Thank you very much Xue Lang for today."
After all the complicated and trivial matters were dealt with, Anqing Zong quickly invited Xue Bai to take a seat in the hall and said, "I will definitely bear in mind Mr. Xue's loyalty."
"You don't have to be like this, Dalang. You and I are good friends. After you married Princess Rongyi, I felt even closer to you."
An Qingzong didn't understand what Xue Bai meant by his last sentence.
Xue Bai then asked, taking it as a reminder, "Can Dalang see His Highness recently?"
An Qingzong reacted and realized that he was asking his father-in-law, Li Cong, who had just been established as the prince. In this way, he understood why Xue Bai said that they were closer to each other, because the two sides had a reason to cooperate.
Support Li Cong.
Even he knew that Xue Bai's contribution to Li Cong's ascension to the position of crown prince was entirely due to his contribution.
He then responded: "I haven't met you yet, but you also know that my father-in-law lives in seclusion and is not as pushy as King Zhong."
Xue Bai nodded and said: "Speaking of King Zhong, I have heard some anecdotes. It is said that Li Linfu also dissatisfied with King Zhong. He once secretly ordered your grandfather to use force to prevent King Zhong from ascending the throne. Is this possible?"
"No."
An Qingzong immediately shook his head, knowing that admitting it would be a serious crime.
Xue Bai looked relaxed and reminded: "Da Lang, everyone knows this, so what's the use of hiding it? There is no one else around today, how about you and I having an honest talk?"
"It's okay to say it, Xue Lang." An Qingzong didn't say much for fear of making a mistake.
"There have been frequent rumors in the court over the past few years that your grandfather is going to rebel. He plans to raise troops when King Zhong succeeds to the throne... This is definitely not what you and I want to see." Xue Bai pointed to several furnishings in the hall and sighed with emotion.
He said: "Chang'an is so prosperous. Why should Dalang and the princess be involved in a war?"
When An Qingzong was very young, he lived a life of hunger and cold on the grasslands and was ridiculed by others. Later he came to Chang'an as a hostage and saw the prosperous imperial capital. He had already sunk in it and was willing to die here. Hearing this, he felt convinced that he would do so.
nod.
"One day, Your Highness ascends the throne, and your grandfather rebels. On one side is the grandfather, and on the other is the father-in-law. How will you deal with it?"
"Presumably, grandpa won't do it, right?"
"Whether it will happen or not, we need to persuade him." Xue Bai said, "If I had to guess, there would probably be a lot of people around him urging him to rebel. In the land of Hebei, there are many evils and resentments against the imperial court.
The thing is true, but violence cannot solve the problem."
"How to persuade him?" An Qingzong finally asked.
"Let me convey my sincerity first." Xue Bai said: "I cannot represent His Highness's attitude, but I can convey it on your behalf. His Highness hopes to let your grandpa know that as long as he is willing to support His Majesty, Your Highness, and remains a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty, Sheji will not let him down.
he."
We just contacted him today and didn't say anything more practical, but Anqingzong could feel Xue Bai's change in attitude towards An Lushan, as well as the change in the attitude of some courtiers, which made him feel that everything was getting better.
After Xue Bai left, An Qingzong couldn't wait to open the letter and wrote a letter to his family, saying in a relaxed tone, "My uncle is willing to accept my grandfather."
~~
Jingzhaofu Prison.
Ji Wen opened his eyes and saw a familiar torture chamber in the dim environment.
He has tortured a lot of people here in the past. If those people had wronged souls, this place could be filled to the brim. But now, he is being tried here for a long time.
When the jailers walked, he was very familiar with the sound of the keys hanging on their waists. He raised his head and looked outside. After a while, he saw Yang Guozhong coming.
"Spit pot?"
Ji Wen's eyes flashed with surprise, he smacked his lips, tried his best to spit out a mouthful of phlegm, and then spit it into the spit pot.
"Swallow it back!"
Yang Guozhong knew what the chicken-tongued man wanted to do at a glance. He became furious, raised his hand and shouted: "If you dare to spit, I will pull out your tongue!"
Ji Wen felt chilled, but he still swallowed the saliva and made a "gurgling" sound in his mouth.
This is the majesty of the prime minister. Yang Guozhong is no longer a spitfire, but I don't know why he is still in this prison with his dignity as the prime minister?
"I can't figure it out," Yang Guozhong said, "Are you very loyal to An Lushan? After interrogating him for so long, you still refuse to bite him?"
Ji Wen smiled and touched the scar on his face, which made him grin in pain.
"Hiss... I'm not stupid. If I admit those serious crimes that you want to frame An Fujun, not only will I die, but my whole family will suffer. I have done such things before, how can I not understand? "
Yang Guozhong secretly cursed Yang Guanghui for being such a waste for not even knowing such a simple truth.
But he didn't show weakness on his face and asked with a smile: "Can you survive the punishment?"
"Yang Zhao, your people are not good, and the torture skills are too bad." Ji Wen was actually peeing when he was tortured, but now he seemed very tough, "When the torture instrument was in their hands, it was like scratching an itch."
But Yang Guozhong saw his cowardice, and he was really courageous, so he continued to call him "Spit Pot" instead of "Yang Zhao", which was a nostalgic title.
"Hey, I still think you are loyal to An Lushan."
Ji Wen licked his lips and said nothing.
He has always had a price tag. As long as the person in power can afford it, he will follow whoever pays the highest price.
The two had worked together many times before and had a very good understanding. When Yang Guozhong saw his mean expression, he burst out laughing. With a wave of his hand, he had his chains removed and ordered some food and wine to be brought over.
"Get over it, don't get too close to the truth, he has a bad mouth."
"The right prime minister has become more interesting, and the villain is stinking all over now." Ji Wen grabbed a mutton chop and hesitated to eat it, but he said first: "I will not admit to the crime of treason."
"I didn't let you admit it." Yang Guozhong said with a friendly smile on his face: "You do things for me, I will let you go back to Fan Yang, and you can find out about An Lushan for me."
This was the request that Ji Wen could accept. It would keep him alive and would not implicate his family. So he picked up the leg of lamb and started chewing it.
"Right Prime Minister, Yang Guanghui is here."
"Enter."
Soon, the door of the cell was pushed open, and Yang Guanghui came in. When he saw Ji Wen sitting there eating, he was surprised and said, "This is your right minister?"
"Do I want to explain the truth to you? Trash!"
Ji Wen felt proud, lowered his head and chewed the food in his mouth silently.
But they heard Yang Guanghui bend down in front of Yang Guozhong and report: "Xia Guan went to the Anqing Zong Mansion to get someone, but was stopped by Xue Bai. It must be because of King Qing's relationship that they became a gang..."
"Deserves to be killed."
At the end, Yang Guozhong scolded and murmured: "Shu Zi now wants to fight for power with me."
Ji Wen rolled his eyes and vaguely understood. The situation in the DPRK had changed. After the East Palace changed its throne, Xue Bai and An Lushan came together to support Li Cong. As the prime minister, Yang Guozhong was destined not to let the support of the East Palace expand. , must be standing on the opposite side of them.
What about yourself?
First of all, you have to save your life, and for the rest, of course you have to stand on the opposite side of Xue Bai.
The revenge of killing his son has not been forgotten.
Thinking about this, he swept away all the food, and Yang Guanghui also finished reporting.
Yang Guozhong said: "Leave your family members in Chang'an, including the concubines you snatched and got pregnant, and go back to Fanyang."
"Right minister, don't worry, Ji Wen can be relied upon to handle affairs."
They were all old acquaintances, and there was nothing much to say. Yang Guozhong explained, and someone would come to take Ji Wen away soon.
~~
"Jifacao, are you released from prison?"
"yes."
"In Jingzhao Mansion Prison, I can count on one hand the number of people who have committed serious crimes and are still able to get out of prison. Ji Fa Cao is such a good person."
"Oh, Ji Ren."
Ji Wen smiled bitterly and walked through the long corridor.
The conversation between him and the jailer alarmed a prisoner in a cell. The prisoner rushed to the gate and cried: "Is it Mr. Ji?! Save me!"
"Who is this?"
"Help me, I can't stand it anymore, I'm in too much pain! Mr. Ji, please help me!"
Listening to the sound of the front teeth leaking, Ji Wen suddenly remembered who this person was. He was a person who was used to torture, so he didn't mind it. He stepped forward and stretched out his hand to brush away the prisoner's dirty hair.
"Is it you?"
Yang Qixuan raised his head, his eyes full of emotion, and murmured: "Mr. Ji still remembers me."
"How did you get in?" It had been so long that Ji Wen had forgotten what happened to Yang Qixuan.
"What an injustice! I'm so unjust! Yuan Zai accused our husband and wife of fighting each other, and I was the one who was beaten. But Shi Yiniang was let go in court, but I am locked up here. I have no food. They
Still...they still..."
Ji Wen turned his head and glanced at the cell where Yang Qixuan was staying. Several prisoners raised their heads and looked at him.
"I understand, just let me go."
"Where to go."
Ji Wen didn't answer, he just patted Yang Qixuan on the shoulder and raised his hand.
He meant the north.
~~
That day, Xue Bai returned home, and Qing Lan immediately greeted him.
While the mistress at home was still playing dominoes, she naturally let Xue Bai hold her in his arms and whispered various things.
"Mr. Lang, someone is looking for you today."
"Let me guess, his surname is Yin, and he brought his wife here with his sister?"
"How did Mr. Lang know?" Qinglan was filled with admiration. "Aunt Yin is also a Taoist priest. She met Ji Lanzi, so she brought Mr. Yin to discuss poetry with you. I originally wanted to wait until the evening, but Mr. Yin has many friends and many friends.
Someone asked me to leave."
"Who asked to leave?"
"Prince Wang Changling."
"Okay." Xue Bai said, "I will visit Brother Wang at his home later... Has Ji Lanzi left too?"
He originally wanted to ask if Li Tengkong was still there.
Qing Lan shook her head and said: "No, Madam, Yao Niang, make your way, Ji Lanzi is still playing dominoes. I replaced Ji Lanzi for a while and won a bead."
"It's okay to accept it when it's good."
The two of them chatted and chatted at home. After a while, Li Tengkong and Li Jilan came out of the inner courtyard. Qinglan quickly let go and ran away, saying: "I'll arrange the meal!"
"Is the fight over? Where are they?"
"We are still playing, let Mingzhu and Jiaonu take over for us." Li Jilan took out her purse and shook it, indicating that it was empty, and said, "Yao Niang is so good at playing dominoes, I can't bear it."
"Teach her a lesson." Xue Bai did not encourage her to play dominoes.
Li Jilan didn't like those things at first, so she said: "Xue Lang is not here in the afternoon, so I brought a gentleman to see you. He likes your poems very much."
"I've already met him."
"Sure enough, it's you!" Li Jilan was overjoyed. He wanted to step forward and grab Xue Bai's sleeve to speak. His eyes were shining brightly and he said, "I guessed that it was you that Mr. Yin saw at the side door. Otherwise, who else would tease him?"
People who didn't know looked at her expression and thought Xue Bai had done something great.
Xue Bai was originally very casual, but now he felt a little ashamed.
From the corner of his eye, he saw Li Tengkong standing there, as if he was trying to think of a way to talk to him, and he couldn't help but think of the little entanglement between them recently.
"By the way, are you going out of the city together these two days?"
"Leave the city? What...are you going to do?"
"Oh, there is a fugitive." Xue Bai said, "I have to chase him."
"Are Zhongshu people still chasing fugitives?" Li Jilan asked curiously.
"That's where the responsibility lies." Xue Bai nodded seriously, hoping that Li Tengkong would believe that he really had something serious to do and wanted to leave the city.
After a moment, Li Jilan said again: "By the way, there is one more thing. Mr. Taibai wrote a poem to Mr. Yin. Mr. Yin thought that Mr. Taibai might be in danger..."
"I know."
"Huh?" Li Jilan asked in surprise: "Xue Lang knows?"
"Don't worry." Xue Bai said, "I have arranged for someone to go north to deal with this matter."
"Really? Who arranged it?"
Xue Bai did not answer immediately, but took a look at Li Jilan and found that she was indeed as beautiful as a peach.
Li Jilan was confused by what he saw and said hurriedly: "Xue Lang, are you worried about telling me? I like your poems, so I'm worried that Mr. Taibai won't say anything nonsense. Oh, it doesn't matter if you don't tell me.
"
"I have arranged for someone who likes you to go north." Xue Bai then revealed something to her.
"Like me?"
Li Jilan was greatly puzzled. After thinking about it that night, she couldn't even guess who liked her...