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Chapter 731 Preemptive strike (2)

"What's going on here? Who dares to be so rampant? Why didn't you report to me sooner!"

For Gao Zhizhou, Emperor Gaozong actually didn't like him very much. It's not that he had any prejudice against him, but he thought that his talent and learning were only average. However, his ability is not good enough. The reason why he agreed to serve as Zaifu at the beginning was purely for the sake of balancing the situation in the court. Speaking of which, he was also one of the pillars of the court. Being assassinated in this way not only lost Gao Zhizhou's life, but also lost the face of the court. As soon as the anger surged, the words didn't sound so nice.

"Returning to my father, the Caizhou Zoubao arrived in Beijing yesterday, and now it has been spread all over the government and the public. I have read the Zoubu before I know some of its connotations. It is probably because the matter is so big that I dare not disagree with it." Come and report to Father Emperor."

Li Xian was well aware of Gaozong's psychological changes, so he would not appear flustered because of his harsh words, so he bowed slightly and replied gently.

"Well, tell me, what's going on?"

Gao Zong was still ill yesterday, and no one saw him, let alone Li Xian, even after Empress Wu, he couldn't see Gao Zong. There is no doubt that it is unreasonable to blame Li Xian for concealing it. Since he came to his senses, the old man blushed slightly, but he didn't explain much, but asked in a slightly slower tone.

"Returning to the emperor's words, Caizhou's memorial said that Gao Xiang was poisoned to death when he was going to the state Sima Li Chun's banquet. Inspector Liu led the state army to wipe out this group of bandits, and killed 18 rebels on the spot, including the chef who poisoned him, whether this is the case, I dare not say, maybe there is something hidden in it."

Li Xian came here to pre-empt strikes, and it was inevitable that he would file a complaint. He would not help the people of Caizhou to cover up in many ways, and he directly reported the contents of the memorial. In the end, he did not Forgot to leave a tail.

"Why are they from Qixia Mountain again? Didn't I issue a decree to arrest Qixia Mountain people all over the world? Why did this group of bastards show up again? They really can't stop killing them!"

When Li Xian was assassinated in Hexi, it was Shangzuo who asked for the extermination of Qixiashan people and others. Gaozong was annoyed by Li Xian's repeated assassinations, and he issued a clear edict, asking all local governments to strictly arrest Qixiashan people and others. When my son heard that Gao Zhizhou's death had something to do with Qixia Mountain, he couldn't help but become frustrated.

It would be a strange thing if you killed them absolutely. I haven't seen a group of old and young people in Qixia Mountain live happily in your old palace after changing their appearance!
For all the people in Qixia Mountain, Li Xian hated them from the bottom of his heart. He wished he could wipe out all these criminals immediately. Unfortunately, he couldn't do it like this. The reason is very simple. The time is not yet ripe, even if it is useless to reveal the true colors of Qingxu and his gang in front of Emperor Gaozong at this time, with Empress Wu's support, this group of fake cow-nosed people have already had new backgrounds, and there is no way for them to be seen from the official face. Instead of wasting all your efforts, it is better to pretend to be ignorant and bear with it first, and then it will not be too late to settle accounts with these thieves. In view of this, facing a series of questions from Gaozong right now, Li Xian kept silent very rationally.

"What does Xian'er think of this?"

Gaozong was furious, and the irritability in his heart subsided a little. Seeing that Li Xian remained silent at the side, he couldn't help being moved, so he threw the question to Li Xian.

"Father, the imperial court has learned that this matter has not yet been decided by the court, but it is not good for the child to discuss it rashly. Everything is subject to the father's holy order."

The probing meaning in Gaozong's words is too strong. With Li Xian's mind, how could he not guess it, and he is unwilling to make rash comments on this matter.

"Ah."

This assassination case was too strange, and considering Gao Zhizhou's standpoint, and Li Xian's previous suggestion that Gao Zhizhou go on a tour of Henan, Gaozong couldn't help but suspect Li Xian. With the intention of testing Li Xian, if Li Xianzhen issued a lot of suggestions on this matter, Gao Zong would be guilty, but Li Xian is not like this now, and Gao Zong's doubts in his heart are naturally a little lighter , did not say any more about this matter, just got up anxiously, paced back and forth in the bedroom, after a long time, suddenly stopped, glanced at Li Xian and said: "Xian'er thinks there is something wrong with this case?" ?”

"Returning to the words of the father, the child thought it should be there. In this chapter, Caizhou Governor Liu said that the whole case has been solved and the thieves have been wiped out, but there is no mention of Zhang Er's reason for assassinating the high minister. Here One is really difficult to understand.”

Gao Zong's question was still probing, Li Xian knew the basics as soon as he heard it, and he was very relaxed in dealing with it, so he unhurriedly analyzed the case and pointed out the biggest mystery.

"Well, I think the same way. Where did the people from Qixia Mountain come from? Why do they always have trouble with my Tang Dynasty? Hmph, I think the Ministry of Criminal Justice should rectify it. They can't even catch some reckless thieves. What's the use of these idiots?"

After all, Gao Zong was not the lord of England, after several trials to no avail, he no longer doubted Li Xian, turned around and became annoyed at the incompetence of the Ministry of Punishment, what he said was extremely serious.

"Father Huang Shengming."

Since Wu Chengsi and other martial arts disciples took over the Ministry of Justice, it has become a place where filth and evil people are sheltered. Even if Wu Chengsi was transferred from the Ministry of Justice later, this situation has not changed. Up to now, the Ministry of Justice has basically been regarded as Being controlled by Empress Wu, under such circumstances, Gao Zong wanted to take the Ministry of Punishment as a question. Although Li Xian would not add fuel to the fire, he would never go to ease the cheeks of the officials of the Ministry of Punishment, so he simply came to praise thing.

"Forget it, it's very wise, I, alas... I'm really tired, does your mother have any explanation for this?"

Gao Zong was not a person with big ideas, so it was okay to talk angry, but he really couldn't do that, he sighed, and asked Empress Wu's opinion again.

"Returning to the emperor's father, the empress mother has nothing to say about it. The son has only heard some rumors, and I don't know if it is true or not, so I dare not speak nonsense."

Li Xian came here to wait for Gao Zong to bring up such a topic. Seeing that Gao Zong had indeed done such a thing, his spirit was lifted immediately, and he responded vaguely with a hesitation.

"Rumors? Rumors, let's make it clear!"

Gao Zhi's death on Monday means that the court will be in chaos for a while. This is naturally a situation that Gao Zong does not want to see in every possible way. Hearing the word "rumor" at this moment, he is even more angry and dissatisfied. Li Xian glanced at it and asked angrily.

"Yes, my son obeys the order." Li Xian bowed his body in panic, and said in a deliberate tone: "My minister heard that someone was secretly collaborating with the court and wanted to push Liu Yizhi to take over Gao Zhizhou's vacancy, saying yes The queen mother expects him very much, and intends to praise him, but now the rumors are spreading, and the court situation is chaotic."

"Liu Yizhi? Hmm..."

Gaozong has been ignoring politics for a long time in recent years, and he is not very familiar with the middle and low-level officials in the court, but he still has a deep impression on Liu Yizhi, the head of the "North Gate Bachelor" at that time, and knows him well. Quite talented, but this is not the key point. The key point is that this person is the backbone of the party. If he enters the political affairs hall, the balance of the court may be completely destroyed. How to veto this person without showing any signs of expression, Gao Zong was a bit blinded, he pondered for a while and didn't know what decision to make.

"Father and Emperor Mingjian, my son has worked with this person before, and I do know a little about him. This son is quite talented, and he has a drive to do things. He is like a capable minister, but the political affairs hall is the pillar of the country, and he must be mature and prudent. Only by being responsible to others can we ensure that there is no danger. This son and minister are so shallow that I ask my father to judge me."

Li Xian understood Gao Zong's psychology of seeking stability too well. Seeing his silence, he immediately guessed what his intention was, so he suggested it from the side.

"Well, Xian'er's words are really seeking the way of the country, and I think so, but..."

Gaozong also wanted to use a neutral old official, so he had no reason to be against Li Xian's proposal, but when he thought about the old official today, he suddenly found that there was no one available, his eyes could not help but froze, and his words froze. , I can’t go on, which is not surprising. Gaozong has been on the throne for nearly 30 years, and most of the good ministers who were good in the past have passed away. If you can't remember, let alone pull out talents from Zhongjian.

"Father, my son heard an interesting story. It is said that Liu Rengui, a senior official who became an official, just took in a concubine a few days ago. He is really quite brave. When all the officials and workers in the court mentioned this matter, they were all shocked."

Regarding Gao Zong's embarrassment, Li Xian was quite considerate, and before Gao Zong asked, he made a point in a joking way.

"This regularity (Liu Rengui's word) ah, when the real person is old-fashioned, he is almost eighty, and he still has this idea, that's all, I can't let him continue to be such a disaster, let him go back to the court to work hard it is good."

Liu Rengui is an old minister, and Gaozong has always favored him. When Empress Wu ordered Liu Rengui to retire in the name of his old age, Gaozong was not very happy at all. If there is a shortage, Gaozong is willing to recruit him back.

"Father Emperor Shengming!"

With Gao Zong's words, Li Xian had room to maneuver. It could be regarded as fundamentally blocking the possibility of empress Wu pushing Liu Yizhi out to compete for the position. endlessly.

"Well, I'm going down now..."

Emperor Gaozong was obviously also afraid of having long nights and dreams, and while he was still in good health, he planned to issue an imperial edict to avoid any unwelcome troubles later.

"The Queen of Heaven is here!"

Although Gao Zong's plan was good, it was a pity that it could not be realized. Before he finished speaking, there was already a voice of shouting outside. After hearing the words, Gao Zong's face immediately brightened.

(End of this chapter)