The inner hall was in a mess. Li Shaokang and the middle-aged scribe were tied up and pushed to the ground. They struggled endlessly, but Liu Renyuan ignored them.
The school captain stepped forward and whispered: "Should we carefully examine the identity of these two people and whether they planned to assassinate the Fang family's elder brother?"
"What a damn trial!"
Liu Renyuan cursed. Although this incident happened to him, he was afraid to avoid it. All he had to do was catch everyone and give Fang Jun an explanation. Others would hide if they could. It was best not to get involved.
"Search this Sumeru Mountain carefully and arrest all Li Shaokang's subordinates and slaves. They will be escorted back to the capital by navy ships and handed over to the commander-in-chief."
It's not that Liu Ren is willing to shirk responsibility, it's just that he has realized that this matter involves the clan and is definitely not simple. The water is too deep and he cannot grasp it. If he messes up and spoils the situation in Beijing, Bifang Yizhi may be assassinated.
More serious.
"Here."
The soldiers of the Tang army searched Mount Xumi with great fanfare, digging deep inside and outside, and found several of Li Shaokang's slaves. However, Mount Xumi occupies a large area and is connected in all directions. The Tang army was not large enough to complete the search.
Blockade, someone will definitely escape, and at the same time, the news of Li Shaokang's arrest will be leaked.
Liu Renyuan couldn't care less and returned to the military camp in Ganqiaoqiu first to visit Fang Yizhi.
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The sphere of influence of the Royal Navy of the Tang Dynasty covers almost the entire East and Southeast Asia, but the navy's naval guns have a limited range. In order to better ensure the interests of the empire and more effectively control the forces of all parties, they adopt the method of garrisoning troops to enhance their deterrence.
In short, the steel knife is placed directly on the necks of all forces. Whoever dares to make any changes or threaten the interests of the Tang Dynasty will face the thunderous attack of the Tang army.
The location of the Tang army in Asukajing was changed several times. Due to the instability of the Japanese regime and several mutinies, the entire Asukajing was seriously damaged. The Tang army could not station too many troops all year round, so the general camp was finally set up in Ganqiaoqiu.
This was once the fiefdom of the Suga family. The Suga family built a huge manor here. However, as the Suga family fell into decline, the manor was requisitioned by the Tang army for use as a garrison. Therefore, the scenery here is beautiful, the manor is in the style of the Tang Dynasty, and it overlooks the entire
Asuka Kyo, if there is any movement, he can swoop down and quickly control the situation.
When Liu Renyuan came back, the sky was covered with clouds and sparse snowflakes were falling. Looking back from the military camp halfway up the mountain, he had a panoramic view of the basin surrounded by Tianxiangjiu Mountain and Juji Temple, Domu Peak, Ganqiao Hill, and Asuka River.
, palaces are scattered among them, which is the current political center of the entire Japanese country.
But Liu Renyuan dismissed it and quickly turned his head away.
This is a capital city where even tiles are "high-tech". Except for the tiles used on the roof of Asuka-ji Temple, there are only a few tiles in Asuka-kyo because the Japanese tile-making process is very primitive and requires a lot of materials.
It took a long time to make enough tiles for the palace in Beijing manually. It was obviously difficult with the national power of the Japanese country.
However, with the influx of various technologies from the Tang Dynasty, many Japanese nobles have planned to abandon Asukakyo and build a new capital on the small plain sandwiched between Mubang Mountain, Ercheng Mountain and Xianggu Mountain not far to the south -
—The palaces in the capital can be covered with tiles and are very luxurious...
The one who supports this plan the most is the Monobe clan who has recently replaced the Soga clan and is getting closer to the Tang Dynasty. This extremely ancient family in the Japanese country was almost wiped out by the Soga clan. After the Soga clan fell, it relied on the Tang Dynasty.
The power has re-emerged.
The reason why the Tang Dynasty supported the Mononobe clan was simply because the Monobe clan advocated "repairing good relations with neighbors and co-prosperity". It is said that when Fang Jun heard this slogan, he praised the Monobe clan for his "excellent vision and childishness."
Teachable”.
Of course, the real reason is that the Monobe family plans to use the country's minerals as collateral to borrow a sum of money from the Tang Dynasty, including iron tools, bows and arrows, armor, etc., which can be converted into hundreds of thousands of guan, and form an army.
To resist the Ezo people who are becoming increasingly arrogant and constantly invading Japanese lands...
How could a puppet regime that sold national resources in exchange for support from other countries be worthy of the attention of a Tang general like Liu Renyuan?
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The Soga family once dominated the Japanese country, and was even responsible for the dethronement of the emperor. The manor they built was naturally extremely luxurious and beautiful. The pavilions, pavilions and even the interior decoration were completely copied from the Tang Dynasty style, even the tiles on the roof.
, the gold bricks paving the floor were all purchased from Datang.
In the main hall, Fang Yizhi's wounds had been bandaged properly. Fortunately, the crossbow arrows were not poisoned, and there was only a slight flesh wound. However, he was frightened and his whole body was listless. It was not until Liu Renyuan came in that he felt better.
"Has the murderer been caught?"
Fang Yizhi was very angry. Although he was a nerd, it did not mean that he would not say anything when being bullied. Especially when he was powerless and uncontested, he was assassinated. This was unbearable.
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Liu Renyuan sat down next to him and asked about the injury with concern. After confirming that it was nothing serious, he was completely relieved. When Fang Yizhi asked this question, he suddenly looked sad and sighed: "I've caught him, but the matter is very complicated."
trouble."
Fang Yizhi said dissatisfied: "The Tang Dynasty has a treaty with the Japanese state. No matter what accident happens in the territory of the Japanese state, the Tang people must deal with it in accordance with the Tang law. Now someone assassinates me, which has violated the Tang law. The general can arrest the person and then
What are the difficulties in imposing capital punishment according to Tang law?"
At that time, the navy relied on its ships and artillery to travel across the East and Southeast Asia. The treaties signed with various countries basically included this article, "All cases involving Tang people must be handled by the Tang Dynasty officials in accordance with Tang law." According to Fang Jun,
This is called "extraterritoriality", which means that even if Tang people commit crimes in other countries, they can only be dealt with by the Tang Dynasty in accordance with Tang laws. The local country has no right to interrogate or impose punishments.
At that time, many people did not understand, what is the use of such a clause?
However, follow-up revealed that this clause greatly enhanced the status of the Tang people and made the Tang people even more arrogant in foreign countries.
Since those who break the law will be dealt with by the people of the Tang Dynasty in accordance with the laws of the Tang Dynasty, what should they be afraid of?
Those who are able to go abroad are not ordinary people. Who doesn’t have a noble family behind them? Just spend some money and find connections, and any sin that is not too serious can be easily removed...
Liu Renyuan thought for a while and felt that he should reveal the truth to avoid misunderstanding by Fang Yizhi. He coughed lightly, moved forward, leaned next to Fang Yizhi's ear, and whispered: "It's not easy to deal with the clan at this time.
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Fang Yizhi was stunned for a moment.
It is true that he is a nerd, but he is not stupid. On the contrary, he was born in an official family like the Fang family. He has been exposed to politics all day long and has some sensitivity. He immediately realized that this matter was probably not as simple as an assassination.
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"What should we do?"
"On my own terms, I will send all the people back to Chang'an and ask the commander to deal with them."
Fang Yi frowned: "But if you do this, wouldn't you be throwing the hot potato to Erlang?"
On one side, his brother was assassinated, and on the other side, the clan was in turmoil. No matter how Fang Jun dealt with it, he would probably make the other party dissatisfied, and both parties would be unhappy.
Liu Renyuan said helplessly: "But since the clan is involved, we have no right to deal with it. Moreover, we don't know the current situation of the clan. Taking rash measures is very likely to cause unpredictable consequences. The commander-in-chief will be more passive in Beijing. It is better to do it by force."
By handling it personally, he can at least keep the situation under control."
The Dongping County Prince's Palace has been silent for many years. He is a marginal figure in the clan. He has no place in the meetings of Zongzheng Temple. But now the situation within the clan is changing. Who knows whether his family has colluded with any party or is inclined to do so.
On which side?
If he strikes hard here, it will most likely destabilize the situation in Chang'an.
But if they let it go gently, they cannot give a satisfactory explanation to Fang Yizhi and Fang Jun brothers...
Fang Yizhi could only nod: "Then let's do it this way, and tell Erlang at the same time that it doesn't matter how I arrange it."
Liu Renyuan responded: "Dalang Renyi."
When his brother is assassinated, if Fang Jun insists on severe punishment regardless of the clan, it may lead to the collapse of the situation; but if it is for the sake of the overall situation, it will inevitably make Fang Yizhi dissatisfied and affect the relationship between the brothers... Fang Yizhi can swallow it
This tone shows that Fang Jun's position comes first.
A soldier came in and reported: "General, Monobe Ashikaga is here to see you."
Liu Renyuan first said, "Let him come in," and then said to Fang Yizhi, "The Japanese are panicking."
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A Japanese man with a fat head, big ears, short body, and facial features almost crowded together stooped in and walked in. A flattering smile filled his white and fat face: "I have met General Liu and Mr. Fang."
The word "sir" has existed in China since ancient times. It has a long history and has many meanings. It can refer to an older and learned person, or it can refer to a father or elder brother...
He is now the person with the highest political status in the entire Japanese country, the head of the Monobe clan, Monobe Ashikaga.
Just as Liu Renyuan said, he is indeed panicking now.
He was training a newly bought Silla maid at home. Her clean and translucent skin, her slender and straight legs, her gentle and docile expression... Just when he swallowed a few pills and planned to fight majestically, he got
News of the Tang Dynasty cavalry's massive action in Feiniaojing.
The mood that had just improved suddenly deteriorated...
To this day, everything about the Japanese country is in the hands of the Tang Dynasty. If the Tang Dynasty wanted to overthrow the Japanese country, it would be effortless. The reason why it did not do so is just the result of weighing the interests, but no one knows whether the interests of the Tang Dynasty will be affected.
On a certain day, once the Tang Dynasty supported the more loyal and tamed Ezo people, it would be the end of the Yamato clan.
The Tang troops stationed in various parts of the Japanese country are the embodiment of the will of His Majesty the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The Tang army's vigorous movements made all the Japanese people like frightened birds, trying to figure out whether the Tang Dynasty planned to completely destroy Asuka Kyo and subvert the power of the Yamato clan.