Datang: Eight-year-old general

Chapter 565 Scapegoat

"This, I can't figure it out." Yuan Chengfeng was also puzzled.

He originally thought that Anlu Mountain broke out of Chang'an City because he wanted to seek refuge with Gao Tongguo.

But when An Lushan arrived in Fanyang, he abnormally led his army to fight to the death and anoint Tongguo, showing incomparable loyalty.

So much so that Li Longji withdrew the order to kill.

Observe An Lushan's reaction again.

After all, Gao Tongguo, who caused him a headache, was repulsed by An Lushan. As the emperor, Li Longji could not do things that make his relatives hurt his enemies and make his enemies happy.

After many thoughts in his mind, Yuan Chengfeng said again, "However, I think this matter is very strange, Your Majesty should be careful."

Li Longji nodded and said, "I also have the same feeling as you."

"The situation is unclear now. You arrange bad people and find a way to get into An Lushan's side. You must find out what he wants to do!"

"I obey." Yuan Chengfeng obeyed.

But his heart was full of helplessness.

Because he has sent out several waves of bad guys, but after going to Fan Yang, they all seemed to have fallen into the mouth of a giant beast.

Not only did no news come out, even the shadows disappeared, which made Yuan Chengfeng more vigilant towards An Lushan.

And just when Yuan Chengfeng wanted to retreat.

A figure stepped in from outside the hall, and shouted to Li Longji neither humble nor overbearing, "Report to Li Bai to see His Majesty."

"Taibai." Li Longji saw Li Bai's attitude in his eyes, and did not show any dissatisfaction. Instead, he said with emotion, "How long has it been since you and I have met?"

Li Bai said calmly, "It will take about half a year to return to Your Majesty."

"Yes, it's been half a year." Li Longji repeated.

There were little ripples in the cloudy eyes.

Staring at Li Bai, he said, "This time I called Taibai here, because I want Taibai to use the report to prove the rumors to the world, and return the Tang Dynasty to a bright future."

Li Longji explained his purpose.

Li Bai frowned slightly, "Excuse me, Your Majesty, whose name should I use to prove the rumors."

"Naturally, it is in my name to prove my innocence to the people of the world." Li Longji said without thinking, "Nowadays, the people in the world are full of grievances, and all the spearheads are directed at me and the court."

"I don't need to say it, but with Taibai's intelligence, I can think of the consequences."

"This..." After hearing this, Li Bai showed hesitation, "Your Majesty, if you go to the world to clarify the rumors and rumors in your name, I am afraid that the people in the world will not believe it."

"Just because your majesty is the source of gossip, it's like your majesty is a murderer. Let the murderer justify himself. Do you think the judge will believe the murderer's words, your majesty?"

"Li Bai, you are bold!" Gao Lishi at the side saw Li Bai and compared Li Longji to a murderer, and immediately reprimanded him.

But before Gao Lishi waited, he spoke again.

Li Longji raised his hand, "Taibai is right."

"But I have nowhere to go. In Taibai's mind, how can I justify the rumors?"

"Your Majesty, this matter is difficult to say, and it is not easy to say." Li Bai frowned deeply, and said with a serious face, "If the victim of this is allowed to come forward to prove the rumors, it will calm the public anger and divert the attention of the public. people's eyes."

Li Longji was startled suddenly, "Taibai means to let Tang Wang or An Lushan come forward?"

After asking.

Li Longji thought again, how is this possible!

Li Yiyuan conquered Dongdao overseas, and An Lushan died in Andong to fight against Tongguo, and his attitude was unclear.

And how to get them to prove the rumors.

What Li Bai said was equivalent to helplessness, which made Li Longji feel blocked.

Hastily smiled wryly, "Taibai, do you think it's possible?"

"Impossible." Li Bai shook his head, "So this requires a scapegoat to make him bear all the guilt, and to admit that these are all insults he said to His Majesty and the court."

"It can also solve His Majesty's urgent needs."

"Scapegoat..." Li Longji came to his senses when he heard these three words.

He understood what Li Bai meant, and his eyes showed surprise, "Thank you Taibai for reminding me, I know what to do."

"But this still needs Taibai's help, I hope Taibai can help him with all his strength!"

Seeing this, Li Bai nodded and said, "Your Majesty, please rest assured, letting the common people know the truth and not being taken advantage of by those who are interested is the purpose of my report to the court."

"Taibai Dayi." Li Longji was at a loss for words.

He felt that Li Bai seemed to have turned bad, becoming more decisive than before.

It turned out that he would not talk about the strategy of scapegoating and finding someone to take the blame.

In fact, Li Longji didn't know.

Li Bai also didn't want to say these words, let alone harm others.

But all of this was Li Yi Feiying's message, and the order sent back, let him completely drag the person's line into the water.

As for Li Yi's order, Li Bai had to obey.

Now that Li Bai proposed a scapegoat plan, after thinking about it, Li Longji turned his attention to Yuan Chengfeng and said, "Chengfeng, who do you think is suitable to be this scapegoat."

Yuan Chengfeng murmured, "Your Majesty, there is only one person who can take over at this time."

"who is it?"

"Li Linfu."

"Why him?"

When Yuan Chengfeng said the name of "Li Linfu", Li Longji did not appear surprised, but continued to ask.

He needs a "legitimate" reason, a plausible and convincing reason.

Yuan Chengfeng replied, "Your Majesty, three months ago, it was rumored that Li Linfu would not survive three months, and Li Linfu was indeed dead."

"Your Majesty even went to appease his family and give him a funeral."

"But what if Li Linfu didn't die, but hid in the dark, resented His Majesty for dismissing him from power, and wanted to take revenge on His Majesty, and manipulated all this?"

Having said this, Yuan Chengfeng closed his mouth.

It's shameful enough to leave this matter to a dead person.

But only the dead Li Linfu met the conditions of a scapegoat.

"It turns out that Li Linfu is not dead!" Li Longji slammed the dragon case, staring at Yuan Chengfeng with evil eyes, "It's been more than three months, and your bad guys found out. It seems that I have indulged you too much!"

Yuan Chengfeng was taken aback for a moment, then immediately knelt down on the ground, "I am guilty of a crime, and my rule is not strict. Please punish me, Your Majesty."

At this time, Yuan Chengfeng wanted to scold his mother in his heart.

He didn't think it was because Li Longji didn't hear him clearly, but he didn't hear clearly on purpose, because Li Linfu was still alive.

He Li Longji is the emperor after all.

It's heartless...

"You are guilty!" Li Longji said angrily that it was impossible to punish Yuan Chengfeng, "but the priority now is to anger the people!"

"I order you now to immediately lead the left and right Qianniu guards to surround Li's mansion and thoroughly investigate Li Linfu's slander against me and the court!"

"I would like to obey the holy order." Yuan Chengfeng bowed his head, got up immediately, and went to gather the left and right Qianniu guards to surround Li Linfu's mansion.

And Li Longji, who watched Yuan Chengfeng leave, showed a little smile on his face, and said to Li Bai, "Taibai, you already know everything about it, please let Taibai spread the truth to the people all over the world."

"In addition, I also made a mistake. I placed too much emphasis on the friendship between the monarch and his ministers, and let Li Linfu do such things that destroy the foundation of my Tang Dynasty under my nose."

"I hereby apologize to the people of the world."

"Your Majesty is serious, this is what I should do." Li Bai remained expressionless throughout the whole process, and only now did he see Li Longji's false face.

He said again, "Since the minister has learned the truth, it's not too late, Li Bai will bid farewell to His Majesty first."

He didn't want to stay here for a moment, so he bid farewell to Li Longji.

Li Longji nodded lightly.

When Li Bai left the palace, he found that the air outside was extremely fragrant, not as dirty as the palace.

(End of this chapter)