Thinking of this, Wang Chengen understood that Sun Chengzong still had some complaints against the emperor. After thinking about it, he whispered: "When martial law was imposed in the capital in October, the emperor sent the eunuch Wang Yongzuo to ask the chief minister Han Xu about countermeasures, but the elder replied by moving the capital.

"

At this point, the meaning is completely understood.

It is really surprising that Han Xu, the dignified chief minister of the cabinet, actually said such cowardly and cowardly words.

Sun Chengzong was expressionless, but he still had some disbelief in his heart.

Wang Chengen didn't care whether Sun Chengzong believed it or not, he was just trying to win over this veteran minister for the emperor.

Li Yi knew something about Wang Chengen and was very surprised by this incident.

At such an old age, Han Xu actually said such words at such a critical moment. Could it be that he has lost his mind?

Because the matter was urgent, Wang Chengen could not care about anything else and rushed to the palace with Sun Chengzong.

After Wang Chengen left, Lu Changfeng, a fellow officer of Jinyiwei, came to the door.

Li Yi was bidding farewell to Master Sun. Before he returned to the house, he saw Lu Changfeng's sedan stopped at the door.

Lu Changfeng walked out of the sedan and said with a smile: "Zizheng, long time no see."

Li Yi doesn't have many friends in Beijing. Lu Changfeng is the one with the deepest affection and has helped him many times.

A smile appeared on his face, and he looked Lu Changfeng up and down. When he saw that he was wearing a bullfight uniform with a jade belt inlaid with gold foil hanging around his waist, he couldn't help but asked in surprise: "Brother Lu, has he been promoted again?"

The smile on Lu Changfeng's face became even brighter. He looked at the bullfighting uniform on his body and said with a smile: "I haven't been promoted. But since the case of Xungui was discovered, the emperor valued me and gave me the bullfighting uniform."

Li Yi smiled and said, "Brother Lu is so lucky. Come and sit inside."

Lu Changfeng waved his hand and said: "What are you sitting in there? Since we are here in the capital, we naturally have to go have a drink."

Li Yi was slightly stunned. When he saw Lu Changfeng winking at him, he immediately understood and said with a smile: "Since Brother Lu is hosting, I will naturally go."

Lu Changfeng smiled and said: "There is another guest. But he was not invited by me. He asked me to be the intermediary and wants to meet you."

Hearing this, Li Yi was confused, but he did not continue to ask.

Entering the room, a middle-aged man wearing a round-neck robe stood up, cupped his hands to Lu Changfeng and said, "Master Lu."

Lu Changfeng smiled and nodded, saying: "Master He, I have done what you asked me to do. I have invited someone here for you."

With that said, he let Li Yi into the house.

Li Yi entered the house and suddenly felt familiar when he saw this person, but he was slightly confused.

But the middle-aged man knew Li Yi and saluted, "Brother Li, be well."

Li Yi returned the greeting and said: "Well, brother, please be safe."

The middle-aged man smiled and said: "I am He Yaowen, the Minister of War, and the elder brother of He Yaowu and He Yaozu."

After hearing this, Li Yi realized why he looked so familiar to this person. It turned out that he was the eldest brother of He Yaowu and He Yaozu.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but feel ashamed and said: "It turns out that it was Brother He who was in front of me."

He Yaowen smiled and said: "We haven't talked before, so it's okay if we don't know each other."

Lu Changfeng couldn't stand the etiquette of scholars the most, so he said: "It's better to sit down and talk."

After speaking, he pulled Li Yi to sit down.

The three of them sat down, and Li Yi sighed: "It was not my intention that the He family was in trouble that day. But fundamentally speaking, the responsibility lies with me."

He Yaowen did not expect Li Yi to mention this matter, and quickly said: "Brother Li, don't worry about it."

At this point, he lowered his voice and said: "My brother has sent a letter, saying that they were rescued by Brother Li, which saved them from drowning in the sea, and now they have taken refuge with Brother Li. I would also like to thank Brother Li for the rescue."

Li Yi shook his head and said: "He Yaozu is my good friend. When the He family is not in trouble, we have a very good relationship. When he is in danger, I will naturally help him."

Hearing that Li Yi was not asking for favors, He Yaowen had a better view of Li Yi. The smile on his face was much more sincere and he said: "The third brother has returned to Baoding Mansion. I heard that Brother Li has left the ancestral property of the farm and house intact.

We three brothers are very grateful for this kind of kindness. If Brother Li needs help from me in the future, you can let me know."

Although these words were polite, He Yaowen, as a scholar, could say these words, which means that he and Li Yi will advance and retreat together in the future.

Although Li Yi was happy, he couldn't help but have some doubts and looked at Lu Changfeng next to him.

Lu Changfeng saw it and said: "I was very touched by what Mr. He said. But between friends, we pay attention to mutual help and trust. Mr. He is now so enthusiastic that I can help you make friends with Zizheng, but

What's the plan?"

What he said was not polite. If it were anyone else, he would naturally be furious and leave.

But Li Yi did not stop him, because if He Yaowen wants to enter their circle in the future, everyone must accept him without any scruples.

There was a slight anger on He Yaowen's face, but it quickly dissipated. He sighed softly and handed a letter to Lu Changfeng.

Lu Changfeng took it and read it over. Most of the suspicion on his face disappeared, but he still took a deep look at He Yaowen and handed the letter to Li Yi.

Li Yi was a little surprised when he saw it. He did not expect that He Yaowu would actually write such words.

He Yaowen said: "You two adults, please don't get excited. My second brother has been bold since he was a child, so he has no scruples in speaking. An Xin is so strong, and Brother Li is so strong. If it weren't for my second brother's persuasion, I would naturally not believe it.

"

Li Yi said: "Both of your brothers are related to An Xin. Do you really want to listen to He Yaowu and share weal and woe with An Xin?"

Lu Changfeng's mouth twitched as he blatantly wooed the courtiers, and in front of himself, a fellow imperial guard, but he didn't say anything.

All his achievements are related to Li Yi. His wealth and wealth depend on the Anxin Chamber of Commerce, and he has been firmly tied to Li Yi. As long as Li Yi does not do anything too extreme, he is not prepared to break this status quo.

He Yaowen smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Li thought that the three brothers of my family would naturally do the same thing. But in fact, how can the family stay out of the trouble? I admit that I am selfish, but I am not harming Brother Li, nor do I want to.

Endangering the imperial court. Please save me, Brother Li."

Li Yi was confused and didn't understand why He Yaowen was like this.

Lu Changfeng next to him understood, looked at He Yaowen and said, "Have you noticed it?"

He Yaowen nodded and said: "During this period, there have been many mistakes in the Ministry of War, and the ministers in the DPRK have written letters of impeachment. I am Wang Qia's confidant. If Wang Qia is convicted, I will not be able to escape."

Lu Changfeng said: "It has not yet been decided how to deal with Wang Qia. Why are you so anxious to join another family?"

He Yaowen said: "Lord Lu may not know that those who impeached Wang Xia are Wang Yongguang, Zhou Yanru and other officials. They have vicious minds and specifically look for loopholes to attack Wang Xia. This makes Wang Xia not only have to deal with increasingly heavy military affairs, but also

He also has to deal with the disputes in the court. He is distracted and exhausted. He has no strength to resist. Soon, the Ministry of War will suffer."

At such a critical moment, someone in the court actually started to deal with Wang Qia, the Minister of War. Is this to take advantage of the national crisis to eliminate dissidents?

No matter how dull Li Yi is, he still sees the huge harm in doing so.

Thinking of this, he finally understood why He Yaowen was so anxious to surrender to him. It turned out that he had been forced into a dead end. In the whole court, the only one who could help him was the emperor. And he was the emperor's confidant. If he could speak for him, the emperor would

You can definitely listen to it.

And these three points are He Yaowen's life and death.

Looking at He Yaowen, Li Yi had complicated eyes. If he had been careless at first and accepted his surrender, he might have been involved in a political game without knowing it, and would have to force out the truth in the end.

Lu Changfeng looked ashamed and said to Li Yi: "I was too careless about this matter, and I arranged this meeting for you without investigating it thoroughly."

Li Yi naturally understood that the reason why Lu Changfeng made such a low-level mistake was because he was anxious to cultivate power for himself.

You must know that Lu Changfeng and himself are now grasshoppers on the same rope. If you want to gain a firm foothold in the court, you must support your power in the court as soon as possible. Only when you have established momentum, you will not be like before.

After the minister dealt with him, he had no power to fight back.

"Brother Lu, there is no need to blame yourself." Li Yi consoled him, then looked at He Yaowen and said, "Master He really thinks highly of us. Everything is naturally governed by the Sacred Heart. I'm afraid it will be difficult for us to help."

He Yaowen immediately said anxiously after hearing this: "Brother Li, I had no choice but to conceal this matter from Mr. Lu before. My brother bluntly said that Brother Li is a person who values ​​love and justice. He asked me to tell everything in exchange for Brother Li's help.

Fu. Even if there were no previous temptations, I would still tell you everything."

These words were really unconvincing. After this move, Li Yi no longer trusted He Yaowen, so he drank with an expressionless face and said nothing.

Seeing Li Yi's behavior, He Yaowen also secretly blamed himself for being so smart before, but he could only swallow the bitter fruit. He gritted his teeth and said, "If Brother Li doesn't believe it, I won't bother you and just leave."

He stood up and left.

If it had been any other time, Lu Changfeng would have been retained as a middleman, but he was deceived by He Yaowen before and lost all face. How could he continue to stand up now?

Just when He Yaowen was about to walk to the door, Li Yi suddenly said: "Let me tell you clearly. I personally plead with the emperor, and I can naturally save your life. However, if Wang Xia punishes you, you will be spared the death penalty, but you will not be able to escape the crime of living.

I will remove the official and serve the people. I spent my holy family and saved only a commoner, which is not cost-effective. Therefore, if you really want to put yourself to death and survive, you cannot adopt such a low strategy and should find another way.

"

He Yaowen thought hard for several days before he came up with this method, but he didn't expect to be criticized by Li Yi as a bad idea.

But in any case, what Li Yi said meant that he wanted to take care of this matter, so he said: "Brother Li saved my life. I will definitely follow Brother Li's lead in the future."

Li Yi put down the wine cup in his hand and turned his head slightly to stare into He Yaowen's eyes.

His eyes were as calm and unfathomable as a deep pool, which made He Yaowen's heart tremble, and he felt that his thoughts had been seen through.

Li Yi smiled faintly, stood up and said: "What I do is never in vain. Whoever gets my benefits will naturally have corresponding rewards. I will continue to help those who repay kindness with kindness, and those who repay kindness with hatred.

, I naturally have ways to deal with him, you know."

Li Yi said these words easily, but both He Yaowen and Lu Changfeng beside him could not help but tremble, looking at the young man with some fear.

Lu Changfeng's success today is mostly due to Li Yi. Although he is a member of the Imperial Guard, as long as Li Yi abandons him and tells what he has done before, he will be torn apart by the nobles in the blink of an eye, and he will also be killed.
To be continued...