The sails were hung early and we set off from Liulangpu. The wind was blowing and it was dark at noon.
There is no day without dust in the boat, and the empty villages on the shore are filled with jackals and tigers.
The north wind has not returned for ten days, and travelers are urged to leave at the end of the year.
The white-headed man is tired of staying with the fisherman, and the yellow hat and blue shoes return home.
——"Fa Liu Lang Pu" Du Fu
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Ji Wen said: "I think that the prince is not suitable to hear this case."
Xuanzong was stunned and said: "What do you mean?"
Ji Wen said: "Last night, Jingzhao Mansion received a report from the Prince's Mansion, saying that the Prince's two children, His Highness Yicheng and Princess Qingluan, were lost while looking at the lanterns."
Xuanzong was shocked, interrupted Ji Wen, and asked: "What happened next? Has the child Qingluan been found?"
Li Heng hurriedly came out of the queue and said: "Reply to my father, I have found him, father, don't worry." He was secretly surprised: "What is this Ji Wen up to?"
Hearing this, Xuanzong breathed a sigh of relief and said: "Just find it, just find it. This Lantern Festival, dragons and snakes are mixed together, there are too many people, and it is noisy. Hen'er, how can you be so careless?"
Li Heng bowed deeply and said: "My father is worried and my sons are frightened. I will take good care of you next time."
Xuanzong smiled and said: "Just get her back. Bring Qingluan to see me in two days and say that I miss her. Jiwen, you continue."
Ji Wen said: "After investigation, it was found that His Highness Yicheng and Princess Qingluan were not lost, but abducted. The abductor was killed on the street, and the two Highnesses were sent back to the Prince's Mansion by a wanderer.
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Xuanzong was so angry that he slapped the dragon chair and said: "You have kidnapped the royal family members and deserved their death! Wang Xian, please check for me quickly to see if there are any remaining members of this gang of human traffickers. They should all be handed over to the Jingzhao Mansion for execution after the Autumn."
King Yin of Jingzhao took the order.
Ji Wen continued: "The ranger who retrieved the two Highnesses is Bai Fu, whom Mr. Yang just mentioned, who had a conflict with Li Xiang's son."
Li Heng's heart moved.
Xuanzong smiled and said: "It's him again, he made a lot of noise in one night!"
Ji Wen said: "As far as I know, after the two young highnesses went missing, His Highness the Crown Prince was so anxious that he sent out all his servants to find the whereabouts of the children.
The two young highnesses were well-dressed, noble in temperament, and were escorted by several domestic servants. How could they get lost? Human traffickers abduct children, and they also watch people serve food. With such appearance, they are either rich or noble. Traffickers will never dare to take action easily.
After much thought, His Highness the Crown Prince concluded that the abduction of the two Highnesses must have something to do with their enemies. In desperation, he contacted the Jianghu forces hiding in the dark and secretly ordered the swordsman to rescue the children and kill the abductors on the streets."
When Ji Wen said this, he lifted up his court robe, knelt on the ground, and said: "The prince has evil intentions and hides dead soldiers. I am brave, and I beg your majesty to find out what happened!"
Li Hengrao was calm, but he couldn't help but became furious when he heard this: "Ji Wen, you are so bloody!"
All civil and military officials in the court were shocked. They ignored the court etiquette and started talking among themselves.
Xuanzong's face was gloomy, his eyes were like hawks, and his chest was rising and falling.
The prince was frightened and quickly cried out: "My father Mingjian, it is true that Yicheng and Qingluan were rescued by the righteous man. But the righteous man sent the two children to the gate of the house and left quietly. I have never seen this person, and I still don't know what happened."
Who is this righteous man? The matter of secretly ordering Jianghu forces is even more nonsense."
Xuanzong ignored the prince and said to Ji Wen word by word: "It is a serious crime to frame the prince. Do you know?"
Ji Wen was awe-inspiring and said: "I only have the Holy Emperor in my heart, and I am not afraid of the ax. The prince is the prince, and his status is extraordinary. It is about the prince's reputation. Without evidence, how can I dare to say nonsense! The prince's servant Liu Jing and Sichuan Gang Chang'an
The helmsman Xu Ye has been arrested and brought to justice, and he has confessed to the above-mentioned crimes." After that, the confessions of the two men were submitted to Xuanzong for reading.
Li Heng's eyes were filled with blood, and his whole body was shaking with anger. He said to Jiwen: "Jiwen, why is this villain trapped in me again and again!"
Before Ji Wen could answer, Li Linfu said calmly: "If it was a frame-up, it would be Mr. Ji who is trembling with fear right now, right? As far as I know, when a person suddenly becomes furious, it is often not because he is wronged, but because he is told what he is thinking."
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Li Heng was shocked and quickly reminded himself not to behave inappropriately in front of the court.
Li Linfu said: "There are many doubts about the prince's excuse just now. If the prince and the swordsman did not know each other, what he inadvertently saved was the prince's children! As the saying goes, there is no greater merit than rescuing the swordsman. How great is this?
Credit. Wouldn't it be abnormal not to take advantage of the opportunity to cling on?"
Li Heng retorted: "There are heroes in the world who are chivalrous and righteous, but not everyone is as repaying kindness as Mr. Li."
Li Linfu smiled and said: "The prince knows the character of heroes in the world very well, right?"
Li Heng was furious and refused to respond.
Li Linfu asked again: "According to the prince's intention, heroes in the Jianghu have no desire to repay. If it is an ordinary Jianghu knight, perhaps it can be understood this way.
But we have found out the origin of Bai Fu. He is the second place in this year's Shushan Sword Competition. According to His Majesty's previous decree, this time the young elites selected from various martial arts sects will be promoted to the Hanlin Academy and trained in the Hanlin Academy.
, to learn military tactics. It is obvious that Bai Fu came to Beijing this time just to seek fame. How could he let go of this great opportunity in front of him and the great future at his fingertips? "
Li Heng snorted coldly and said: "As far as I know, my son has not informed the righteous people about his identity. When my son returns home, he does not go back to the East Palace, but to where Qingluan's wet nurse is."
Li Linfu asked curiously: "If their identities are not disclosed, how can His Highness Yicheng and Princess Qingluan be still young and guide this righteous man to find the way back home?"
Li Hengdao: "My Qingluan, Bingxue is smart, so he naturally knows the way home."
Li Linfu said: "No matter how smart you are, you are still a child, otherwise how could you be kidnapped?"
Li Heng said angrily: "Is it abduction or kidnapping? The person behind it is very cruel!"
Li Linfu said with a smile: "The prince thought so at the time, so he secretly ordered the Jianghu forces to save people, right?"
Li Heng knew that he had made a mistake, so he snorted coldly and stopped responding. He thought to himself: "This old fox is insidious and cunning. He wants to lure me into taking the bait. The more he talks, the more he makes mistakes. Let me listen to my father's judgment."
Li Linfu ignored Li Heng's anger, walked out of the queue, bowed to Xuanzong, and said: "Your Majesty, my son Musheng happened upon Xu Ye and Bai Fu's conspiracy, and was killed by Bai Fu in the street. If it hadn't been for Wannian County Lieutenant
Cui Han arrived just in time, and my son might have been killed. As for the rape of the girl, there were hundreds of people at the scene. Has anyone seen this girl who was robbed? For details, please ask the county lieutenant Cui Han to testify. This person is now waiting at the police station.
Outside the hall, we are waiting for the Holy Annunciation."
County Lieutenant Cui Han was immediately summoned to the palace, and the facts stated were consistent with Li Xiang.
Li Linfu said: "According to His Majesty's previous decree, the outstanding ones in Wuhanlin this time will directly meet the Saint. After being personally assessed by Your Majesty, they will be appointed as personal guards. And Bai Fu is one of the ones who will meet the Saint.
Although this Bai Fu is a disciple of the famous Qingcheng sect, he has deep connections with the Sichuan Clan and can be regarded as a close disciple of Jiang Yinnong. When Bai Fu was in Chengdu, he was a guest at Xianyu Zhongtong's house. When my son assisted King Wu
When the guards arrested this man, Chen Taifu, who had not been in the court for a long time, came forward and rescued Bai Fu as Bai Fu's uncle.
When something goes wrong, there must be a monster. This young swordsman is actually related to Jianghu forces, Jiannan Jiedushi, and Guanlong nobles. He has already met the prince just three days after arriving in Chang'an. The coincidence is incredible. How could he not
Does it make Mr. Yu Shiji suspicious?
Just imagine, a swordsman with superb swordsmanship is about to be promoted to a personal guard of the Holy Emperor. He may be an excellent guard in the future, or he may be the most difficult assassin to guard against. If someone with ulterior motives takes advantage of him, the consequences will be disastrous!
Of course, I am just speculating and not targeting the prince. It’s just that, if the prince’s two little highnesses hadn’t gone missing, this clue wouldn’t have been exposed! Who says it’s not the Holy One who brings blessings to the heavens and is protected by the gods?”
Li Linfu's heart-wrenching words were every word bloody, poisonous as snakes and scorpions, capable of destroying bones and destroying generals! They were more terrifying than any poison-quenching hidden weapon and were hard to guard against.
Xuanzong threw the confession to the prince, snorted coldly, and walked away.
Li Heng was so shocked that he quickly knelt down and kowtowed.
Ji Wen and Li Linfu looked at each other, understanding each other tacitly. Li Linfu turned his head and said to Yang Guozhong: "Master Yang, I am old and faint. Please give me some advice on my oversights."
Yang Guozhong had not yet recovered from his composure at this moment. He stood blankly on the spot, not knowing how to respond.
All the hundreds of officials in the court were in danger and frightened, thinking: "A bloody storm is coming again. I don't know how many people will be killed this time."