Chapter 133 Meeting

Three days ago, Zhang Yang went to the street and found a sign on the corner of the street. Zhang Yang told Li Yuanfang about this sign. Seeing this sign meant that the two of them had come to the capital.

Zhang Yang immediately met with Elder Zhang Jian and said, "I would also like Elder Zhang to invite your Majesty to Yuanjue Temple."

"Why go to Yuanjue Temple?"

"Don't say it. Don't say it."

Out of trust, Mr. Zhang Ge still invited His Majesty to go to Yuanjue Temple.

Yuanjue Temple is a century-old temple. In front of the temple, green pines and cypresses lie horizontally and the sun is blocked by the forest. The Yulin guards formed a queue, connecting the inside and outside, and surrounded the temple.

Wu Zetian led Zhang Jianzhi, Wu Sansi and other important officials to walk in the temple accompanied by the abbot. Hu Jinghui led a thousand oxen to guard him from the side. The group of people chatted and came to the abbot's residence in the backyard. Wu Zetian looked at the elegant courtyard in front of her and couldn't help but sigh.

The abbot said: "Your Majesty has been frowning since he entered the temple. I think there must be worries blocking his heart, making it difficult to look cheerful."

Wu Zetian smiled and said nothing. The abbot said: "The so-called 'heart' refers to the square inch of the spiritual platform, with the slanting moon and three stars. The spiritual platform is on fire, the slanting moon is in the back, and one of the three stars is missing. Naturally, the square inch is in chaos, and the heart is difficult to be smooth."

Wu Sansi hurriedly said: "The emperor controls the world in the palm of his hand, and manages all the people under his rule. How can he be such a sage? How can he lead to chaos? What the abbot said is ridiculous."

The abbot quickly clasped his hands and said, "The old monk made a mistake."

Wu Zetian smiled and walked forward slowly. Suddenly she stopped, and the abbot's words echoed in her ears: "The spiritual platform is on fire, the moon is in reverse, and one of the three stars is missing..." Her eyes lit up.

Wu Sansi asked: "Your Majesty, what's wrong?"

Wu Zetian waved her hand and thought twice before shutting up. Wu Zetian turned back to the abbot and said: "There is a fire on the spiritual platform, the moon is tilted backwards, and one of the three stars is missing. That is the word 'Di'. Isn't the abbot's words without intention?"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone was stunned. The abbot smiled and said: "The old monk just said it casually without any intention. Your Majesty, I am afraid it is what is in your heart. Situation comes from the heart, everything is within a small distance."

Wu Zetian seemed to feel something after hearing this, and looked around the courtyard. Suddenly she found that the door to the left courtyard was locked. She glanced at the abbot and said, "Master, why is the door to the left courtyard locked?"

The abbot said: "The old monk dare not say anything."

Wu Zetian said: "I forgive you for not being guilty."

The abbot said: "There is a strange man in the courtyard, named Li Dihuo, who has been known for five hundred years and five hundred years. The old monk is afraid that he will go out and talk nonsense and cause trouble, so he is locked in the courtyard."

Wu Zetian said: "Oh? There is such a person, I would like to meet him."

The abbot said, "Well, if this person offends Your Majesty, the old monk will die for his life." Wu Zetian smiled and said, "If you openly resist the edict, you will die for your life."

The abbot said: "Since Your Majesty said so, the old monk has no choice but to obey the order." After saying that, he walked to the courtyard door, took out the key and opened the door.

Wu Zetian led the crowd and walked over slowly. The abbot said: "Your Majesty, this poor monk dares to ask your Majesty to come in."

Wu San thought: "The old monk doesn't know how to advance or retreat. Your Majesty is here alone. If something happens, who dares to take the responsibility?"

Wu Zetian waved his hand and interrupted him: "Okay, I will go in alone." After that, Wu Zetian slowly walked into the courtyard accompanied by the abbot.

The small courtyard is secluded, clean and elegant. Wu Zetian and the abbot were walking on the path, and a Buddhist temple appeared in front of them. Wu Zetian stopped. The abbot smiled and said: "This person is in the monk's room."

Wu Zetian nodded, pushed the door open and walked in. This is a Zen room with one front and two sides, with sandalwood scent lingering in the room. There was a sound of wooden fish in the south room, and Wu Zetian walked into the south room slowly. A man sat with his back to the door. Wu Zetian coughed slightly, and the man turned around and knelt down: "The guilty minister Di Renjie bows to Your Majesty, long live, long live!"

Wu Zetian was stunned with surprise: "Huaiying, it's really you!"

Judge Di said: "I deceived Your Majesty and deserved death."

Wu Zetian took a step forward and lifted up Duke Di with both hands: "Huaiying, get up quickly."

Duke Di stood up and said: "Your Majesty's dragon body is healthy and healthy. It is a blessing to you, the world, and all the people."

Wu Zetian smiled and said: "Okay, there is no need for you and me to have this set of falsehoods."

She patted Mr. Dee's hands gently: "Old guy, I'm really missing you after not seeing him for a few years!"

Judge Dee's eyes were moist and tears fell gently.

Wu Zetian smiled and said: "You are getting older, and you have a few more wrinkles on your face. However, Di Huaiying is Di Huaiying, a cunning old fox. I have never believed that you are really dead."

Duke Dee also smiled: "Your Majesty is the one who knows your ministers well."

Wu Zetian slowly sat on the chair and said, "What on earth is going on?"

Judge Di said: "Your Majesty, may I ask you a question first?"

Wu Zetian nodded: "You can ask."

Judge Di asked: "Who is that mysterious figure in the kiln?"

Wu Zetian was startled and raised her head: "How do you know?"

Judge Dee said: "Analysis."

Wu Zetian smiled calmly: "I can only believe these two words if you say them. It seems that you have found the answer."

Judge Dee nodded: "Yes."

Wu Zetian nodded: "Ten years ago, Niqu, headed by Yue Wang Li Yuangui and Huang Guogong Li Ai, held a secret meeting in Xiangyang, summoning the princes and former ministers of Li Tang to rebel against Heaven. There were more than 130 participants. People. This list is in the hands of Liu Jin in Li Aiji's office."

Judge Di said: "I have heard of this list before. Many of the people on the list were deceived by the King of Yue into Xiangyang without knowing it."

Wu Zetian nodded: "I know this too. But Liu Jin, the traitor, used this list to stir up trouble and conspired with the people attending the meeting to rebel. At first, many people did not want to rebel and did not dare to rebel, but Liu Jin threatened them. If If he didn't rebel, he sent the list to the court, ransacked their homes and exterminated their families. These people were so frightened that they had no choice but to follow."

Judge Dee nodded: "This plan is very poisonous! If you push these people to a dead end, they will die if they don't, so it's better to just go all out."

Wu Zetian nodded: "After the rebellion of the King of Yue was put down, the rebel Liu Jin escaped by chance. He was determined to be a traitor and ran around with this list, intimidating and inducement, and connected a group of rebels, led by Xu Jingye, to openly rebel. After the chaos was over, Liu Jin actually absconded again."

Judge Dee sighed: "It seems that this list is a source of disaster."

Wu Zetian said: "Exactly. A year ago, by chance, Liu Jin was captured in Youzhou and secretly escorted to Beijing. At first, he was imprisoned in the sky prison. I ordered Qianniu Guards to torture and interrogate him. He handed over the list, but the thief was very tyrannical and refused to surrender. In order to obtain the list, the rebels outside went to Beijing to rescue them at all costs. Within two months, more than a dozen groups of rebels broke into the prison. . In view of this situation, I pretended to issue an edict to put Liu Jin to death. On the day of execution, I found a scapegoat to chop off his head. I secretly moved Liu Jin to an inconspicuous earthen kiln in Chang'an City and sent heavy troops to guard it. In this way, the reaction outside The thief thought Liu Jin was dead and stopped coming. Unexpectedly..."

She sighed. Judge Dee nodded: "I understand. Your Majesty, this fake Turkic mission is here to rescue Liu Jin!"

Wu Zetian was shocked: "What?" Di Gong took out a memorial from his arms and handed it over with both hands: "Your Majesty, please read it."

While Di Renjie and Wu Zetian were talking in the monk's room of Yuanjue Temple, the ministers outside the temple became anxious. Wu Sansi paced back and forth, looking up into the small courtyard from time to time. Hu Jinghui's hand was already on the handle of the knife. In a glance, he met Zhang Jianzhi's gaze. He took a deep breath and pursed his lips into the small courtyard. Zhang Jianzhi shook his head slightly.

Wu Zetian read the memorial and raised her head: "So that's it!"

Judge Di said: "Your Majesty, there is a sentence that I don't know whether to say or not?"

Wu Zetian said: "Of course you and I have to talk about what we should talk about, but what's the harm if we talk about what we shouldn't talk about? Don't worry, just speak out."

Judge Di said: "There is a traitor in the court!"

Wu Zetian was shocked: "What?"

Di Gong said: "The itinerary of the Turkic mission, Liu Jin's secret hiding of the earthen kiln, and the minister's return to the capital are all top secrets. If there were no spies, how would the other party know about it?"

Wu Zetian suddenly slapped the table and stood up: "Who is it?"

Judge Di said: "Important officials in the court, servants in the palace, palace servants, and female officials are all possible."

"I have read your report, but I didn't expect that there is really a traitor in the court now." Wu Zetian took a deep breath and slowly sat on the chair.

Judge Judge said: "Therefore, we must be extremely careful in our actions. Maybe the spies are beside you and me."

Wu Zetian nodded: "Huaiying, this matter is urgent. We must solve the case as soon as possible and punish the murderer severely! Otherwise, war between the two countries will break out and all living beings will be devastated."

A smile appeared on Duke Di's face: "I have a plan in mind." Then he explained his plan in this way.

Wu Zetian nodded, his face suddenly turned cloudy and clear: "Okay, I'll do as you say!"

Duke Di bowed and said: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I guarantee that this case will be solved within three months!"

Wu Zetian smiled and said: "You are the only one in the whole court who can say such a thing, Di Huaiying, and I can believe it."

At this time, outside the small courtyard, Wu Sansi suddenly turned around and said loudly: "The emperor has been inside for an hour, something must have happened!" The ministers were startled and looked at him. Wu Sansi continued: "General Tiger, lead a thousand cattle to prepare and follow me inside!"

Hu Jinghui's eyes turned to Zhang Jianzhi, who nodded slightly. Hu Jinghui immediately pulled out the steel knife from his waist and shouted: "Follow me into the hospital!"

At this moment, footsteps sounded in the courtyard, and the abbot walked out quickly and said: "The emperor has a decree to summon Lord Zhang Jianzhi and General Hu Jinghui to come in!" Everyone was stunned.

Zhang Jianzhi and Hu Jinghui walked into the courtyard quickly. Zhang Jianzhi saw Di Renjie at the first sight, stopped in his tracks, was surprised, and shouted: "Brother Huaiying!" Di Gong stepped forward and said: "Jiangzhi!" The four big hands were held together tightly.

Hu Jinghui was stunned by the sight in front of him, and stood still.

Wu Zetian coughed slightly, and Zhang Jianzhi suddenly woke up and hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, please forgive me for my incompetence."

Wu Zetian nodded: "That's it! Cambodia, there are a few things you need to take note of: First, immediately issue an order to recall Qiu Shenji, the commander-in-chief of the Northwest Road March and Zuobao Taowei General, to start a war with the Turks. Discuss later.”

Zhang Jianzhi looked at Judge Dee, who smiled and nodded. Zhang Jianzhi agreed: "I obey the decree."

Wu Zetian said: "Second, I have drafted an edict from the Ministry of Personnel to restore the affairs of Di Renjie and Fengge Luantai, depose and install envoys, and immediately go to Taiyuan, the northern capital, to worship and sweep the ancestral temple on my behalf."

Zhang Jianyi was stunned: "Your Majesty, the situation is now imminent. If it is delayed, it is likely to trigger a war between the two countries. At this critical moment, Di Gong should immediately rush to the location of the incident - Shihechuan, Gannan Road to investigate the major case. Apprehend the murderer. It seems inappropriate to order him to sacrifice and sweep Beidu at this time!"

Wu Zetian waved her hand: "I have made up my mind, no need to say anything more!"

Zhang Jianzhi looked at Judge Di, who smiled broadly and lightly tapped down with three fingers of his right hand.

Zhang Jianzhi was full of doubts and could only say "yes".

Wu Zetian continued: "Third, send an order to the Ministry of Punishment to cancel the pursuit of Gannan Dao guerrilla general Li Yuanfang and order all places to destroy sea arrest documents."

Zhang Jianzhi was stunned: "Your Majesty, Li Yuanfang is a repeat offender..."

Wu Zetian interrupted him: "The Turkic envoy was killed. Li Yuanfang was responsible for dereliction of duty, but not guilty of conspiracy. I have discussed it with Di Qing and ordered him to serve under Di Qing and make meritorious service."

Zhang Jianzhi's surprise could not be described in words. He looked at Duke Di again, who smiled and said: "This time, I was attacked in Jiangzhang, and it was Li Yuanfang who saved my life!"

Zhang Jianzhi suddenly realized this and quickly bowed and said: "I obey the order."

Wu Zetian said: "Huaiying, Jinghui has been by my side for many years, and he is loyal and upright. A few days ago, he led the Qianniu Guards to intercept the fake mission. If we had not thought twice about entering the palace to request an order, maybe we could have captured this group of traitors. "

Judge Dee was stunned: "Oh?"

Wu Zetian sighed: "Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. This time, I will put him next to you for your use."

Hu Jinghui was stunned, he felt very sudden. Duke Di smiled and said, "I am getting what you want!"

Wu Zetian said: "Jinghui, I will hand over the defense immediately after returning to Beijing. Tomorrow I will lead two hundred thousand Niu Guards to follow Di Qing north to Taiyuan. His safety will be entrusted to you."

Hu Jinghui was still hesitating: "Your Majesty, Qianniu Guard is the leader of the Royal Guard..."

Wu Zetian raised her head and looked at Hu Jinghui. Hu Jinghui quickly bowed and said: "I obey the order."

Wu Zetian said: "Di Qing, set out today, don't delay!"

Judge Dee replied: "Yes!"

……

Li Yuanfang looked at Zhang Yang and said, "Why don't you let the adults tell you?"

"Brother Yuanfang, I have my own plan." Zhang Yang said: "You will set off soon. Brother Yuanfang must protect you. Don't trust anyone easily."

"I remember."

"Remember, I'm talking about anyone."

(End of this chapter)

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