Chapter five hundred and seventy-ninth: Lao Cheng seeks the country(1/2)
The city of Chang'an was shaken. More than a hundred officials in the eastern capital of Luoyang committed suicide. This was such a big event that it shocked both the government and the public.
"What a good means! What a courage." Changsun Wuji looked up to the sky and sighed. He originally thought that he was very cruel, and let more than a dozen of his chessmen commit suicide in one breath, but what he didn't expect was that above him,
There is another person who is even more powerful than himself. He caused more than a hundred officials to commit suicide in one breath. As for whether he committed suicide willingly or for other reasons, Changsun Wuji didn't care about the reason. He just knew that he would still commit suicide.
There is a person who is even more vicious than me. Once he attacks, he uses such a powerful technique to kill more than a hundred people! Even more than a hundred chickens may take a while to kill, but the other party kills these without even blinking.
The officials were all killed in one fell swoop.
"Yes! It's really heart-breaking! This handwriting, tsk tsk, is really amazing." Wei Ting also shook his head when he heard this, and said: "Even Yang Guang back then probably couldn't have done it. It was so cruel, so cruel.
It's so cruel, even I didn't think of it! This man is definitely a hero."
"That's it. The whole Tang Dynasty was shocked. Emperor Bian was furious. This matter must be investigated strictly." Wang Jia showed a wry smile. The matter was getting bigger and bigger, and it had exceeded them.
Wang Jia also felt frightened and didn't know what to do.
"Now that all the personnel have been wiped clean, what else can be found?" Changsun Wuji said disdainfully: "The other party is a mastermind when he makes a move. This time all the clues have been wiped clean, not even a trace of hair is left.
Even if Xu Jingzong and others have the roster in hand, there is nothing they can do. The people on the roster can't speak at all. What can he know? Zheng Renji! This Zheng Renji may know something, but maybe he knows nothing? Haha!
Even if you know what you can do, it won't be of much use anymore.", "I just don't know what your Majesty will be thinking at this moment." Wei Ting touched his beard and showed a sinister smile at the corner of his mouth. He blamed others for their misfortune.
, I am always happy.
"What else can you think about? At this point, Your Majesty doesn't dare to investigate even if he wants to, and there is no way to investigate, but he must continue to investigate. I'm afraid I can only delay it." Wang Jia shook his head and said with a smile.
: "Time will make people forget everything. After time, this matter will disappear in the vast river of history and become a mystery. It is impossible for anyone to be able to solve the case under such circumstances.
The investigation has revealed the truth. Your Majesty believes that what your Majesty is most likely to do at this time is to use the excuse of military tension on the front line to lead the expedition himself, and let His Royal Highness the Crown Prince supervise the country and take charge of the matter. When His Majesty wins and returns to the court, he will take the opportunity to send Xu Jingzong and Di Renjie to the throne.
When the two of them were recruited back, the entire Tang Dynasty was immersed in the joy of victory. How can you remember that such a shocking crime happened some time ago." Wang Jia shook his head with a smile.
Wang Jia's words were exactly what Lao Cheng said to seek the country. Changsun Wuji and Wei Ting also nodded after hearing the words, obviously agreeing with Wang Jia's words. Yes, at this time, Lu Zhaoci was the only one who could not investigate further.
All he can do is to avoid his sharp edge, lead the army on his own, and use time to kill the attention of the people of the Tang Dynasty on this matter. Only in this way can the emperor's embarrassing situation be solved.
"This is the only way." Wei Ting nodded, with a proud look on his face. This was not exactly what everyone expected. He used the incident in Luoyang, the eastern capital, to divert attention, and then solve the incident in Chang'an.
Guanzhong is the foundation of the Guanzhong family. Without Guanzhong, how can we call it a Guanzhong family?
"Li Xian is strong. If he had to say this by himself, I'm afraid it would be impossible. I would have to find someone to let His Majesty go down the stairs." Wang Jia said proudly.
"In this case, I will go into the palace to meet His Highness the Crown Prince on the one hand, and the Changsun Empress on the other." Chang Pei Wuji nodded and said, "Unexpectedly, there is someone secretly helping us.
, if I knew who he was, I would really thank him.
","Haha! Auxiliary engine, go and come back quickly." Wei Ting and Wang Jia smiled at each other after hearing this, and quickly urged Changsun Wuji to say: "At this time, only Empress Changpi can persuade the emperor.
Then ask His Majesty the Crown Prince to submit a letter, and His Majesty can take the opportunity to make a decision. In this way, both His Majesty and His Majesty the Crown Prince will remember the contribution of the auxiliary officers in providing advice today. It will be just around the corner for us and other officials to be reinstated." Chang Biewu
Ji nodded when he heard the words. He immediately ordered Haosheng to serve the two of them, but he came towards the palace.
Let's say that Changsun Wuji left the mansion, came towards the East Palace, and ordered someone to report in. Although he was not the assistant minister now, he was the uncle of His Highness the Crown Prince. Naturally, the guards did not dare to stop him. After notifying Lu Chenglie, they let him go.
People were invited in.
"Uncle hasn't been here for many days, why are you here today?" Lu Chenglie came up to him in surprise.
"Old minister, this is about Luoyang, the capital of the East." Changbie Wuji glanced at Lu Chenglie, and saw that although his face was peaceful and happy, there was a hint of anger in his eyes. He immediately understood in his heart that he did not dare to neglect at the moment, and also
Let’s get straight to the point without describing the relationship between nephew and uncle.
"I didn't expect that even my uncle would be alarmed. It's really shocking!" Sure enough, after hearing this, Lu Chenglie's face flashed with anger, and his eyes were filled with murderous intent.
"This is why I came here." After the two sat down, Changsun Wuji said to Zi: "Your Highness, although this matter is shocking, no matter what, it has happened, and now we need to find a solution.
, As for other matters, that is something to consider later. Your Highness, at this moment, the most important thing is His Majesty, and maintaining His Majesty’s reputation is the most important. As for other things, they are secondary.", "What do you say, uncle?"
Lu Chenglie's expression changed when he heard this, and he said nervously: "What does this matter have to do with my father?", "Your Highness, I am brave, if it were you, Your Highness, how should you deal with this matter after it happens?" Changsun Wuji stared at it.
Lu Chenglie asked.
"Of course I ordered people to conduct a thorough investigation." Lu Chenglie said without thinking: "This car is too abominable. More than a hundred lives were lost overnight. Is it really a suicide? As long as there is a little look,
Everyone can see that he was killed. Who is so bold and dares to do this? If we don't find out what happened, how can we, the officials of the Tang Dynasty, do it?", "Check? Your Highness, you think too simply.
." Changsun Wuji shook his head and said with a bitter smile: "Your Highness, when investigating a case, you must pay attention to evidence and have clues. Those hundreds of officials are the clues, the only clues. Only they know who is responsible for them.
, now they are all dead. What else can be investigated? Nothing can be found at all. Your Majesty, at this time, if your Majesty conducts a thorough investigation, how can you continue the investigation? At that time, your Majesty will only be in a dilemma, which will damage your Majesty's reputation.
ah!"
Yan Chenglie nodded, thought for a while and said, "If you just give up like this, I'm afraid it won't be easy for you to do business in front of the people of Tianping!", "So this is the purpose of the old minister coming here." Changbie Wuji said quickly: "Now
The situation in the southwest is corrupt, and Kunlun Town is in danger. If Your Majesty does not go on a personal expedition, the four tribes in the Southwest will invade the hinterland of the Southwest, and the situation will become even more difficult to deal with. Your Highness, why don't you know that Your Majesty is going to conquer the Southwest. This case will be handed over to the officials.
Go and investigate the case. This way, Your Majesty will get out of this muddy water. When the time comes, when His Majesty wins and returns to the court, the people of the Tang Dynasty will only remember the news that your Majesty won and returned to the court to destroy a country again. How can they remember other things? Your Highness' time
It can kill everything. Hey! This case is already a solid case. Even if the gods come to investigate, I'm afraid nothing will be found. At this time, there is still an excuse. If your Majesty continues to investigate, your Majesty will have no chance to get out even if you want to.",
"What uncle said is true." Lu Chenglie also nodded and said: "At this time, all the clues have been cut off. The person behind the scenes is too cruel. He killed more than a hundred people in one breath. Their lives were ruined.
It’s really amazing! Now even if Xu Jingzong and the others are on the roster, there’s nothing they can do about it!”
"Yes, your highness, at this time, your majesty may have made a decision in his heart, but it is not easy for your majesty to raise this matter!" Changsun Wuji said cautiously: "I thought that only your highness could raise this matter and let your majesty do it.
Let’s go on an expedition as soon as possible. Haha! If your highness is able, please ask your empress and the general to come forward.
I believe that both the empress and the general suggested this."
"Yes, in that case, please ask your uncle to see the general, and I will go to the palace to see my mother." Lu Chenglie thought for a while, nodded, and said, "Tell the general to take care of yourself and leave. Alas! These days are really bad.
Let Gu Zu be busy, otherwise you would have had time to see the general." Changbie Wuji heard a trace of jealousy flash across his eyes, but quickly hid it, nodded, and said goodbye.
Don't mention it.
"This is really appalling!" In the imperial study, Lu Zhaoci held the memorial in his hand, with a look of anger on his face. Opposite him, Cen Wenwen also had a rare look of sadness on his face.
"Sir, what can you do?" Lu Zhaoci glanced at Cen Wenwen, but saw that the other party was silent. He sighed in his heart and had to say: "We can't let the other party succeed! I ordered people to investigate the case, but Your Majesty...
Lead the army to conquer in person." Cen Wenwen thought for a while and finally whispered: "Your Majesty, time can solve everything. When Your Majesty returns to court after victory, who else will remember this case? By then, it will be said that it is the Tubo faction.
It makes sense to assassinate someone, but the key is that His Majesty's prestige cannot be lost at all."
"Sir, do you think so? Could it be that I have to admit defeat this time? I don't even know who my opponent is?" When Lu Zhaoci heard this, there was a look of unwillingness on his face. He was very depressed.
Qu, I thought that he could conquer the Tang Dynasty, be undefeated on the battlefield, and rule the ministers obediently even in the court. I thought about how rampant the family was back then, but what can it do now?
Aren't you surrendering to the imperial power? This time, it was better, he was actually played on by others, and in the end he even knew who the other party was. It was difficult for Lu Zhaoci not to feel aggrieved.
"There are also the lives of more than a hundred people. These people are officials of the Tang Dynasty. Even if they commit corruption and bribery, as long as the amount is not extremely huge, the crime will not lead to death. Even if the crime is heinous, it will be tried by the imperial court. Why is it like this?
I was killed by others. I am very angry in my heart." When Lu Zhaoci thought of the memorial from Luoyang, the eastern capital, the anger in his heart suddenly burst out, and a rare flush appeared on his face.
"Your Majesty, we have no evidence!" Cen Wenwen said with a bitter smile: "At this time, all the clues have been cut off. We have no way to start, so we can't investigate anymore! We can't find anything. The other party is too cruel. It's done.
He killed so many people in one go without even frowning. I really don’t know who it is?"
"If I give up now, how will the world view me!" Lu Zhaoci had a complex look on his face. Although he didn't want to admit it, he had to face the facts. All clues were cut off, and all the accomplices were killed.
Silence, it seems that this case can only go so far. Even Lu Zhaoci has not found any doubts in it, so he can continue to investigate. But if he gives up like this, he still doesn't know how the people of the world view him as the emperor?
"Your Majesty, we are deploying troops in the southwest." Cen Wenwen said without thinking, "After the prince and the king of Shu get married, your majesty will personally lead the expedition and let the prince supervise the country." By the time your majesty wins and returns to the court, all this will naturally be solved.
Yes. Your Majesty, time can solve everything."
"Your Majesty, the eldest grandson is asking for an audience outside the palace." At this moment, Qin Jiudao walked in cautiously.
"Your Majesty, I'll take my leave first." Seeing this, Cen Jiaben did not dare to neglect. He quickly stood up and saluted Lu Zhaoci. Lu Zhaoci nodded and then retreated.
"Wugou, why are you here?" Within a moment, the eldest grandson Wugou Pingpingtingting walked in. "The years have not left the slightest trace on her body." She is still so graceful and luxurious.
It was the same as what Lu Zhaoci saw back then. Lu Zhaoci's eyes showed a hint of softness, and he stepped forward to hold Changsun Wugou's jade hand.
"The prince went to the concubine's palace just now." Changyu Wugou allowed Lu Zhaoci to hold his hand, but the joy on his face became even stronger. He heard her say softly: "It's for
Luoyang incident.", "Why did he go to see you if he didn't come to see me about this matter?" Lu Zhaoci frowned and said slightly dissatisfied. He couldn't figure out why Lu Chenglie didn't come to see him.
"Giggle! If he comes to see you, I'm afraid he will be scolded." Changpi Wugou shook his head, frowned slightly and said, "I just gave him a severe lesson in the harem."
"Chenglie, what did you get angry about?" Lu Zhaoci asked in surprise.
"He is planning to make His Majesty break his trust in the world. If this kind of person does not teach him a lesson, how will he rule the world in the future and inherit the country that Your Majesty has worked so hard to create." Changjie Wugou said righteously.
"How do you say this?" Lu Zhaoci was even more surprised and pulled his eldest grandson Wugou to sit on the throne.
"Your Majesty, how are you going to deal with the matter in Luoyang, the Eastern Capital?" Changsun Wugou asked gently.
"What do you think of Chenglie?" Lu Zhaoci did not say what Cen Wenwen said just now, but asked Changsun Wugou in return.
"The prince believes that your majesty cannot pursue this case too deeply. At this moment, all clues in the case have been cut off, and all the insiders have been silenced. It is impossible to continue the investigation of the case. Any further investigation will damage your majesty's reputation, so he suggested
After His Majesty got married, he personally conquered the Southwest. When he returned victorious, the case gradually faded out of the public eye as time went by. It did not affect His Majesty's prestige. He was also planning to go to Japan tomorrow to ask Your Majesty to take charge of him as soon as possible.
What about the personal expedition? Humph! I said I don’t want to embarrass your father, the emperor." Chang Bie Wugou’s mouth showed a sarcastic look.
"Is this idea really his?" Lu Zhaoci narrowed his eyes and said calmly. He did not expect that Lu Chenglie would actually say these words. This was also the words of an old man seeking a country, but if it really came from Lu Chenglie's mouth
, then it can be said that this Lu Chenglie is not simple.
"It was Changsun Wuji who said it." Changsun Wuji shook his head and said, "The most critical issue at the moment is that although this statement seems to be very reasonable, in fact, it is a big fallacy and the worst policy.
.Your Majesty is the Lord of Ten Thousand Vehicles. The whole world belongs to your Majesty. All things are subject to your majesty. I am the only one who is supreme! How can you let others play with you just above the applause? What’s more important is that you don’t know even if you lose.
To be continued...