Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 309 Reporting Letters One After Another

Di Renjie and Qiu Shenji sat on the horses and escorted the prisoners with Baiqi to Luoyang.

Di Renjie observed along the road, stroked his beard and smiled, showing a look of relief.

Because more than half a month ago, when they walked the post road, they could still see the people with disheveled faces, fleeing to the pass in groups.

As you can see at this time, the fleeing victims disappeared, replaced by chariots and horses transporting grain, which were continuously sent into Guanzhong.

In the villages along the way, you can also clearly see the smoke curling up and rising.

This shows that the disaster situation has finally stabilized. Although there is still some time before it is completely over, the most difficult period has passed.

Qiu Shenji's focus was not on that, but on the prison van, and he looked frequently.

There was a long row of prison carts, most of which were held by bandits in the cottage, and in the middle were Baiqi rebels.

Zheng Sanlang, who had lost his hand, was in it, his eyes were dull, and Baiqi's betrayer followed behind, his eyes seemed sad and happy.

The sad thing is that they made a mistake and became eternal hatred. They originally had a bright future, but they were persuaded by Zheng Sanlang to conspire and commit serious crimes.

The happy thing is that the family has not been implicated, and has learned that His Royal Highness is indeed the master of Baiqi, and all the military fields allocated by each family have been recovered.

Qiu Shenji looked at Zheng Sanlang, who was stunned by his own interrogation, and his expression was extremely numb: "Huaiying, do you think that guy is really telling the truth?"

Di Renjie was a little helpless, and said earnestly: "According to your trial, I can't bear it. He should have no more secrets."

Qiu Shenji frowned, still full of fear in recollection at this moment, and lowered his voice to the extreme: "But that head, could it be... really that one?"

Di Renjie also said in a low voice: "Of course it's a fake. Find a similar person and kill innocent people in an attempt to confuse the fake with the real. This group of thieves are obviously planning a conspiracy!"

Qiu Shenji bared his teeth: "That was indeed a catastrophe that pierced the sky. It's a pity that the village owner took the head away first, and then rushed out of the encirclement of Baiqi by relying on his familiarity with the terrain. If he is caught, he can interrogate more people." information."

Di Renjie agreed: "It's a pity that Baiqi can recognize the head because they are the personal guards of the saints. Since the village master discovered the secret of the head, it proves that he knows the face of the sky. His identity must be very important! But this person's The style is a bit familiar, I always feel like I have seen it somewhere..."

Just as Qiu Shenji was about to open his mouth, he suddenly let out a little gasp and looked up to the sky: "Liulang's eagle!"

Others below soon realized that, especially the elite Baiqi was the most enthusiastic, and waved repeatedly: "It's the eagle who can't shoot the arrow!" "I trained with it for a few days last time, and I feel that the archery has improved... "Come down! Come down! Baiqi welcomes you!"

Keenly feeling the enthusiasm of home, the eagle circled a few times in the sky and landed accurately.

Qiu Shenji raised his arm, was deceived several times by the fake action, and finally let Ying'er stop on his forearm, and went to pick up the letter tied to his foot: "This should be the letter from Liu Lang to us."

Ying'er waited until the letter was gone, then flapped his wings and flew towards Baiqi, running in both directions, while Di Renjie made a gesture to ask Qiu Shenji to read it first.

Qiu Shenji unfolded the letter, scanned it hastily, and immediately laughed: "Liu Lang is going to attack Yang Zhirou."

Di Renjie said cautiously: "Yang Zhirou is the servant of the household department. Zheng Sanlang alone is a witness. Without knowing the motive and without physical evidence, I am afraid it is not enough to convict him."

Qiu Shenji was full of confidence and was gearing up: "Since Liu Lang wants to attack him, he must be sure. If he doesn't move, he will be fine, and if he moves, it will be thunderous! We must go to Luoyang quickly, capture Yang thief, and hang him with Zheng Sanlang. You can also ask more secrets..."

Di Renjie frowned, stroked his beard and said with a smile: "This statement is true, let's go to Dongdu quickly!"

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at the same time.

Li Yan entered Luoyang Palace City, Ziwei Palace for the second time.

There is Ziwei Palace in the sky, which is the residence of God, and the ancient kings chose to establish a country in the world, and choose a palace in the country. Luoyang is called the center of the world. Although Ziwei Palace is not the center of Luoyang, it has the highest terrain. Standing tall and overlooking the whole city, this palace really fits the name very well.

The builder of Ziwei Palace is Yang Guang, who is naturally extravagant and magnificent. Li Yan has been here once, and the second time he walked in the palace with the servants, passing by those magnificent palaces, he still couldn't help Live to watch.

Of course, Yang Guang, the prodigal son, was not at the pinnacle yet. When Wu Zetian came to the throne in history, the prodigal lady renamed Ziwei Palace as Taichu Palace and built a heaven and a bright hall, which was called the best in the world.

However, it was extremely wasteful of people and money, and what was even more extreme was that it burned down immediately, and there was no hope of being a tourist attraction.

At the beginning of the journey, Li Yan had the idea of ​​seeing the Heavenly Hall to make up for the regrets of future generations.

But now, the original idea has changed, and it is his goal not to see the kind of buildings that waste people and money.

At this moment, the servant leading the way stopped and replaced Cao Zhen who had been waiting for a long time.

The East Palace has arrived.

After the prince entered the palace city, he had been working in the East Palace. As for the palace where Li Zhi and Empress Wu lived, he only ordered people to clean it, but did not move in.

There are many examples of ruling in the East Palace. Li Shimin was in the East Palace a few years before he became the throne.

But that's because Li Yuan lived in the main palace of Taiji Palace, and the father and son fought secretly for a long time.

But Li Zhi is now located in the Daming Palace in Chang'an, and the crown prince came to Luoyang to supervise the country, and he still lives in the East Palace.

In fact, this kind of operation is very normal. The prince has never been an arrogant person, but if a trivial matter is brought out and praised, it can also be seen the attitude of the courtier.

Cao Zhen also felt the difference in status.

They used to be fine in Chang'an Shaoyang Courtyard, but they didn't dare to speak loudly outside the palace, and they were a head shorter in front of other servants. Although they still bowed their knees in front of officials, they seemed to be flattered in front of other eunuchs exist.

He always remembered that when the crown prince was under house arrest, it was this man who came with the imperial edict announcing that the crown prince would be in charge of the country, and he often came to greet him: "Li Jiyi, Miss Shangguan has been thinking about you these days!"

Li Yan couldn't help laughing: "Whoever lets the Crown Princess drag Wan'er into the palace, she won't be let out. Naturally, she misses me as a master."

Cao Zhen didn't dare to respond to these words, and excitedly talked about some interesting things in the palace, and then suddenly said: "By the way, I just learned that Li Jiyi is going to enter the palace, and General Pei also stopped, saying that he was waiting for Li Jiyi."

After finishing the words, Li Yan saw a purple-robed man standing on the side outside the hall, and clasped his fists in the distance: "Li Jiyi, I've been waiting for you for a long time!"

With a burly figure, bearded face, and a voice like a bell, it was Pei Judao, the father of the Crown Princess.

Li Yan quickly stepped forward and returned the courtesy: "General Pei, how can you allow the elders to wait!"

Pei Judao waved his hand: "I also just happened to enter the palace and report to His Highness the matter of water and land transfers. This is still a job you put on me, and I want to talk to you!"

In today's imperial court, there is no official position that specifically manages water transportation. Pei Judao is the general of Zuo Jinwuwei, a third rank, in charge of the palace, the capital patrol, and matters related to Fenghou, roads, and aquatic plants. The latter is just related to water transportation.

Facing Pei Judao's small complaint at this time, Li Yan also said sincerely: "There are so many things in water transportation, and the interests of all parties are indeed difficult to manage. Only General Pei is competent."

Pei Judao snorted: "Don't flatter me, this water transportation is very difficult. Gong's method is to give money to the gentry, simple and crude, but it is really effective. Now I want to take back the power of water transportation, but I can't do it like this. Li Jiyi is praised by His Majesty, he is a great talent in civil and military affairs, so I want to ask you for advice."

Li Yan pondered for a while, and said seriously: "In my humble opinion, if we really want to clear up the chaos of water transportation, we can only set up a special transfer envoy, and then set up local transfer envoys in each road to cooperate with the two capitals."

"Your Highness supervises the country. If you want to appoint an official responsible for water transportation, it is naturally possible to do so. However, since ancient times, adding an official position is an extremely sensitive move, especially when it is related to the huge interests of water transportation. It will inevitably attract the attention of the four parties. This matter is too important to be taken lightly.”

"I can only ask General Pei to take care of it temporarily and work hard!"

Pei Judao was a little moved, and saluted solemnly: "Since His Highness trusts you, this is what you should do for a courtier. The position of Li Jiyi's assistant minister is also worthy of the name. Let me be presumptuous, I don't know why I entered the palace this time..."

Li Yan took out a letter: "I recommended Zuo Jianmen Jin Chang Shi Jin to be the official doctor of the Ministry of Punishment to manage the Beishi Slave Association. Now a lot of criminal evidence has been found."

"The beginning of that incident was a letter of report. I saw that the words in the letter were solid, well-founded, and I recognized that the person who wrote the letter was thoughtful and targeted, so I checked Beishi. There was indeed a problem..."

"And now there's another report letter, and what's said is even more serious!"

If it were another official, it would be natural to avoid it, but Pei Judao spread his hand directly: "Can you show me the report letter?"

Li Yan handed it over.

Pei Judao quickly scanned it all over, and his complexion immediately changed: "The servant Yang of the household department is harboring thieves?"

Li Yandao: "That's right, this is a major matter related to a minister, I have to enter the palace to see His Highness."

Pei Judao said seriously: "This matter is no small matter, besides this report letter, are there other witnesses?"

Li Yandao: "To tell you the truth, General Pei, one of the hundred cavalry rebels also confessed to Yang Shilang's conspiracy, but I didn't believe it at the time, and only half believe it now."

"In the past few days, with the attitude of preferring to believe what is there, and not to believe what is not, the inner guards stared at Yang's house and found that they used a lot of nourishing medicines, and no one in the house was seriously ill. It was the thief who was taken by me before. hurt……"

Such clues are enough, Pei Judao looked dignified, and showed the decisiveness of a general: "Catch the thieves and catch the dirt, this matter is very expensive, and it is not appropriate to delay. You and I will see His Highness together. If you want to use the Nanya Forbidden Army, I will fully cooperate!"

(End of this chapter)