Tibet

Chapter 446 Conclusive Evidence
The room became quiet, Li Longji asked Gao Lishi, "Tell me first, how did the son-in-law get assassinated?"

Gao Lishi told the emperor in detail what he knew about the situation, and finally said: "This assassin is very cunning and knows the consort very well. He deliberately missed and was caught. He was able to face the consort, then took the opportunity to assassinate, and finally committed suicide by taking poison."

Li Longji asked Zhang Jun again, "Is this the case?"

Zhang Jun nodded, "Exactly, but this person is a subordinate sent by Li Ye."

"Shut up!" Li Longji interrupted him roughly.

Zhang Jun didn't dare to continue, Li Longji said: "You all agree with the assassination process, there is no dispute, the dispute is who sent the assassin, Zhang Xiangguo, tell me, did Li Ye really come to your house and threaten to kill you?" ?”

This kind of thing can be found out as soon as it is checked, Zhang Jun didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, he shook his head, "Not really!"

"Then why do you say Li Ye wants to kill you?"

"Your Majesty, it was my father Li Dai who wrote a resignation letter. In the resignation letter, he criticized Wei Chen for bending the law for personal gain and persecuting officials of the Ministry of Rites to death. This was Li Dai's resignation after Li Ye came back, so Wei Chen believed that this was actually Li Ye's resignation. "He wants to take revenge on Wei Chen for persecuting his father. Your Majesty, he is a murderer. His way of revenge is to kill people, starting with Wei Chen's family, and Wei Chen's brother happened to be killed at this time."

Speaking of this, his voice trembled slightly. Even Li Longji could see the fear in Zhang Jun's heart. Li Longji nodded. Zhang Jun's accusation was far-fetched, but there was one thing in it that was true. If Zhang Jun really persecuted Li Ye Father, Li Ye will definitely not let him go when he comes back.

At this time, Princess Ningqin also whispered: "My daughter also thinks that Li Ye is the most suspect. The son-in-law once said that Li Ye must hate him very much."

"Why?" Li Longji was puzzled.

"Because. Because the nickname of Ksitigarbha was given by the prince-in-law, and he then sent people to spread the word throughout Chang'an, so Li Ye must hate the prince-son-in-law deeply."

Li Longji's face sank, Zhang Yi is a leader of literati, how could he do such despicable things?

Fortunately, there are no outsiders here, so Li Longji said to Gao Lishi again: "Both Zhang Xiangguo and the princess believe that Li Ye is suspected of murder, does Gao Aiqing agree?"

Gao Lishi nodded, "Their two families have a deep hatred. With Li Ye's personality, if someone bullies his parents, he will definitely take revenge. If Zhang Xiangguo admits that he persecuted Li Dai, then Li Ye is indeed suspected of murder."

Li Longji glanced at Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun was in a dilemma. If he did not admit to persecuting Li Dai, then Li Ye would have no motive for revenge.

He rolled his eyes, bowed and said, "The so-called persecution depends on everyone's position, so the conclusion will be different. From Wei Chen's point of view, Wei Chen is strictly investigating the case and is very strict with Li Dai, but he has absolutely no intention of persecuting him.

But in Li Ye's view, the Weichen was very strict with his father, which meant persecuting his father. Li Ye must think that the Weichen was persecuting his father, so the Weichen had nothing to say. "

As expected of the Prime Minister, these words were so beautiful that no one could find anything wrong with them. Li Longji nodded, "Okay! Gao Aiqing, I don't want to wrongly accuse any innocent person. If Li Ye wants to prove his innocence, he must use Show us the evidence!”

Gao Lishi said slowly: "The old minister told him this early this morning, and he also looked for it. At noon, he had already proved to Wei Chen that he had nothing to do with the case."

Li Longji frowned, "How to say?"

"Your Majesty, the key is time. He came back four days ago and only learned that his father was persecuted by Zhang Xiangguo two days ago. He actually only had one and a half days to prepare for revenge, but the assassin is very familiar with Zhang Consort's habits. Stealing letters, being caught, and assassinating all interlock, which requires long-term careful arrangements, but if one of the links is not complete, the assassination will not be successful, Your Majesty, this is definitely not something that can be done in a day and a half."

Li Longji nodded, "It makes sense, does he have concrete evidence?"

"Have!"

Gao Lishi took out the note and said, "This is the evidence he found. The prince-in-law discovered that the assassin had stepped on the spot ten days ago, and wrote a note asking the warriors not to alert the enemy. Ten days ago was June 24, and Li Ye had just passed Longshan. Pass, the guard at Longshan Pass can prove it.”

Li Longji took the note and recognized the handwriting of the son-in-law at a glance. He asked his daughter coldly: "Your husband found out that the assassin stepped on the site ten days ago, didn't you know?"

Princess Ningqin shook her head, "Father, my daughter never asks about the consort's affairs."

"Now you know! The person who assassinated your husband was not Li Ye. You insisted on framing him and letting the real murderer go free. You let me down so much."

Princess Ningqin burst into tears, "Father, my son-in-law is dead, and my heart is in a mess. Zhang Xiangguo insisted that Li Ye killed the murderer, and my daughter listened to him."

Li Longji turned around and glared at Zhang Jun. Zhang Jun lowered his head guiltily and explained in a low voice: "When my brother died, the ministers were also frightened."

"Both of you get out!"

After the two of them left, Concubine Yang Gui, who had been silent for a while, said slowly, "Your Majesty, this Li Ye is very powerful! The evidence was found in one morning, why not let him investigate the assassination of the son-in-law and find out the real culprit. "

"Makes sense!"

Li Longji asked Gao Lishi: "Where is he now?"

"Just waiting in the official room of the old minister, the old slave told him not to go away, His Majesty may call!"

Li Longji immediately ordered the servant next to him, "Go to Gao Weng's official room and bring Li Yexuan to see me!"

The chamberlain hurried away, and Gao Lishi said again: "There is one more thing that I want to report to Your Majesty."

"what's up?"

"Your Majesty, this time Li Ye brought back 300 million gold coins to present to Your Majesty."

Li Longji was taken aback, Yang Guifei also covered her mouth in shock, 300 million gold coins, isn't that 300 million coins?

"is that true?"

Li Longji couldn't help but smile. This was like a rain after a long drought. He had spent too much this year, and his inner treasury was almost at the bottom. He was reluctant to auction those precious treasures. Just when he was worried, he found out Such good news came that made him overjoyed.

Gao Lishi smiled slightly: "Your Majesty can ask him personally, but he seems to have a request!"

"I know when that brat is willing to donate money to me for nothing. If the request is reasonable, I can consider it."

The economic base determines the superstructure. Money is the most important at all times, even the emperor is no exception. If he had mentioned the 300 million yuan earlier, Zhang Jun would have gone to the side to cool off. His groundless accusation of being murdered would not stand at all. Stop it, Li Longji just gave him face and reluctantly admitted that Li Ye was suspected.

But Gao Lishi had good intentions. If 300 million gold coins were used to clear Li Ye of killing Zhang Yi, it would definitely dilute the strength of Li Ye's appeal.

Not long after, Li Ye hurried over, knelt down and paid homage, "Li Ye, the governor of Hezhong, a humble minister, kowtows to your majesty and wishes your majesty long live, long live, long live!"

"Li Dudu has worked hard all the way, flat body!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Li Ye stood up and cast bright eyes on Concubine Yang Guifei behind the emperor. It was the first time he had seen Yang Yuhuan's frontal appearance completely.

Seeing that Li Ye was dark and thin, Yang Yuhuan felt a pain in her heart, and seeing Li Ye looking at her eagerly, her pretty face blushed, she lowered her head, and whispered: "Your Majesty, my concubine will leave first!"

Li Longji smiled and waved his hand, "It doesn't matter, he is my grandson, and my beloved concubine is the elder. Don't you want to hear the story of the Western Regions? You can let General Li tell it to you. He has the most say. Others None of it counts.”

Yang Yuhuan was overjoyed in his heart, and hurriedly said: "My concubine, thank Your Majesty in advance!"

Li Longji chuckled, and said to Li Ye: "If the noble concubine invites you into the palace to tell stories, you don't have to worry about anything, I have granted it."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Li Longji can only regain his glory with Mrs. Guo Guo. He naturally feels that he owes the noble concubine. The noble concubine has been clamoring to hear about the affairs of the Western Regions. It is impossible for him to let other generals enter the palace to tell the story. Li Ye is Li Linfu's grandson and also his own. The grandson of the royal family, only this year, it is most suitable for him to come to chat with the imperial concubine and talk about the affairs of the Western Regions.

Li Longji changed the subject again, and asked with a smile: "Gao Weng said, do you have 300 million gold coins to dedicate to me?"

Li Ye nodded, "Wei Chen is on the road day and night, and I can't carry them with me. They follow behind, and they will reach Chang'an before the end of this month."

"is it safe?"

"We have sent a thousand troops to guard [-] camels, absolutely safe."

Li Longji asked again with a smile: "Where did you get so many gold coins?"

(End of this chapter)