Ninth Grade Jailer: He actually went on a blind date with the leader of the Demon Cult at the beginn

February 20th.

Luoyang City, Taiqing Palace.

Your Majesty, Li Zian acted arrogantly, disregarding the laws of the imperial court, and privately killed the dignified second-grade governor, which caused widespread resentment and sorrow among the people of Lingnan Road. All the officials in the eight prefectures under the jurisdiction of Lingnan were also He is trembling with fear and has no intention of governing the people, for fear that his head will be destroyed. Please also ask Your Majesty to punish Li Zi'an and restore a bright future to Lingnan...

A minister knelt in the main hall, tears streaming down his cheeks, and spoke passionately about Li Zian's various crimes.

Master Sun, what you said is wrong. This is not what Li Zian did in private. Zhang Qiushi, the Minister of War, came out of the literature class and said with dignity, Li Zian sacrificed the [Emperor's Sword] given by His Majesty!

Master Zhang! Your Majesty gave you the [Emperor's Sword] so that Li Zian could free his hands and go south to quell the rebellion without being hindered by others. But Li Zian took the opportunity to cause trouble and used the public for personal gain!

Lord Sun, the official in charge of the court meeting, was filled with anger and shouted, Do you know what everyone calls Li Zian now in private? Call him 'Governor Executioner'! He went to Jiangnan, and the governor of Jiangnan, Zhao Quan, rebelled against the Hai tribe. Now he is imprisoned in Tianlao and asked to be executed by the Queen of Autumn. He went to Lingnan, and the governor of Lingnan, Cao Xiong, separated his body. What does this, this, what does this sound like? How should the people of the world view the imperial court?

Zhang Qiushi argued with each other and refused to give in at all: Li Nuo holds the [Emperor's Sword] and has the right to kill first and then report. There is nothing wrong with the handling of this matter. Moreover, Li Zian has also written a letter to defend himself. At that time, Cao Xiong had the intention to kill him. He has no choice but to do this!

Hmph! The Cao family has been an official in Lingnan for generations, guarding the herdsman of Dayin! Now that Cao Xiong has been killed, the Cao family and the court are at odds. The people of Lingnan are fierce. If the Cao family is not in charge, I am afraid there will be chaos. Then there will be chaos. , will surely bring ruin to all living beings, can Li Zian bear the responsibility for this crime?

Mr. Sun's eloquence is also very impressive. Confusing right and wrong, referring to a deer as a horse, can be said to be done at random.

How did you know that without Cao Xiong in Lingnan, and even the entire Cao family would be in chaos? Zhang Qiushi said with disdain, The Cao family has been entrenched in Lingnan for generations and has become an unstoppable force. Li Zi'an killed Cao Xiong in line with God's will. Please obey the people’s wishes!”

Zhang Qiushi, you must have accepted Li Zian's bribe to speak for him at any cost.

Lord Sun said angrily.

My conduct is upright, I sit upright, I have a clean sleeve, and I have never been bribed by anyone. But you, on the other hand, have no connection with the Cao family, and you don't know how much gold and silver you have received!

Zhang Qiushi immediately returned the favor.

Okay, everyone, be quiet. We'll discuss this later.

Emperor Jingtai opened his eyes.

The two ministers retreated.

Zhang Qiushi looked proud.

Mr. Sun's eyes were full of sinisterness. His surname is Sun. He is the elder brother of Sun Changshi of the Jin Dynasty and the son-in-law of the Cao family!

Cao Xiong is his uncle.

Now that Cao Xiong is dead, the Cao family is probably going to fall apart.

How could he be willing to do so?

New grudges combined with old grudges, he really hated Li Nuo and wanted to kill him with a thousand knives.

But at this time, he desperately discovered that Li Zian had too many accomplices in the government, and they were all high-ranking people.

Zhang Qiushi, the Minister of War, Du Yan, the Crown Prince, and Yu Qian, the Minister of Punishment...

It is indeed difficult for him to defeat others with his own strength.

Moreover, Cao Xiong's people are all dead, so no matter how hard he fights, it will be of no use.

The Cao family, without the blessing of Kiuzhou Map, is destined to perish in this struggle...

Emperor Jingtai said expressionlessly: The Minister of Rites is here.

Replying to Your Majesty, Academician Du is not here...he is annotating the Confucian Classics at home.

Chen Shi, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, rushed out of the queue.

He felt bitter in his heart.

His immediate boss was not doing his job properly and left all the affairs of the Ministry of Etiquette to him.

Chen Aiqing, please tell me, should I agree to this matter in the Western Chu State Letter?

The emperor asked calmly.

It has been several days since Xichu submitted the letter of alliance, and the envoy of Xichu is still waiting for his reply at Honglu Temple.

Chen Shi, the left minister of the Ministry of Rites, was known as an honest man, so he didn't dare to have any opinions. He hurriedly said: Your Majesty, I have a humble position and don't dare to make mistakes. This matter should be discussed by the cabinet first, and Your Majesty will make the final decision.

The emperor looked at Cui Wuhui, the chief minister of the cabinet, and said with a smile: Prime Minister Cui, has the cabinet reached a conclusion?

Cui Wuhui said: Veteran ministers and cabinet colleagues have discussed it. If this matter can be accomplished, then your majesty will be a wise king who expands the territory, and Dayin's national destiny will be prosperous and prosperous.

As soon as these words came out, Emperor Jingtai immediately felt itchy.

Although Western Chu was not directly included in the territory, allowing Western Chu to be called a vassal and pay tribute every year was something unprecedented!

You must know that for thousands of years, Xi Chu has never surrendered to the Central Plains.

Even the God of War, who was as powerful as the Great Zhou Dynasty, returned home in vain outside the capital of Western Chu, breaking his victorious golden body.

The other points are acceptable, but isn't it too absurd for Qingyang and Princess Qiuyu to marry my Duke Wu An?

Emperor Jingtai smiled.

The officials in the main hall looked at each other with embarrassment on their faces.

In fact, there are only a few people like Yu Qian, the Minister of Punishment, who became discouraged in middle age and never renewed their marriage. Most courtiers also have several wives and concubines in their homes.

Li Zian was a very popular minister, and it was no big deal if he had many wives and concubines at home, but marrying two princesses at the same time was still a bit against Confucian etiquette.

That's Princess Qingyang!

He stood firm in Chang'an and was famous all over the world. Although he had some ambiguity with Li Zian, everyone turned a blind eye. But now it has been put on the bright side, how to pass the test of Confucianism and etiquette?

Unless Li Zian can divorce his wife.

Of course, it would have been barely doable before, but now it's become more difficult.

In addition to marrying Qingyang, he also wanted to marry Jiang Qiuyu, the sister of Jiang Jingcan, the current leader of the Western Chu Kingdom.

Even if His Highness Qingyang is the big one and Princess Qiuyu is the small one, this matter is still a bit embarrassing.

This was also a dilemma for Emperor Jingtai.

In fact, marrying Qingyang would bring huge benefits to Xi Chu, which Emperor Jingtai could accept.

However, for Princess Xichu to be on an equal footing with their Princess Dayin, it would be a bit difficult for him to lose face.

If Western Chu is called a vassal, then it is a minister!

The daughter of a minister and the daughter of the master serve the same husband together?

What kind of words does this sound like!

Your Majesty, in the Central Plains, apart from Jian Yuyan, his mentor, Ren Tianxing has the closest relationship with Li Zian, his fellow disciple. Ren Tianxing proposed this in the alliance letter, and it must have been carefully considered. As far as Li Zian is concerned from the court, He is Duke Wu An, he is the crown prince and grand master, and he is the pillar of the imperial court! Therefore, Li Zian is indeed the most suitable candidate for this marriage.

A minister said.

But isn't it too absurd for two princesses to marry Li Zian together? In terms of etiquette, there seems to be something wrong, right?

Emperor Jingtai nodded and said that Confucianism and Taoism were the foundation of the Central Plains Dynasty, and he did not want to bear the infamy of being against etiquette.

It's a pity that Du Yan is not here today, otherwise he would definitely be able to find suitable quotes from saints in the Confucian Classics, making it natural for Li Nuo to marry two princesses at the same time.

Cui Wuhui said expressionlessly: Your Majesty, actually this matter is not urgent. Li Zian is still suppressing the rebellion.

Right!

Emperor Jingtai was suddenly startled.

Whether Li Zian can come back alive is still unknown!

In half a year, can the demon sect be annihilated and the southern border be pacified?

It’s difficult!

Even Jiannan Road's 100,000 elite soldiers couldn't do it, let alone Li Zian's lack of soldiers!

That is even more difficult!

What Prime Minister Cui said is wrong...

Lu Wangda, the minister of Honglu Temple, said, In the battle at Danxia Mountain, Li Zian killed the demon sect's Qinglong protector. This was a great achievement. I believe that Li Zian can pacify southern Xinjiang within the specified time.

This uncle of Lu Zhishan had a grudge against Li Nuo before, and was even imprisoned by Li Nuo. But again, as long as there are enough interests in this world, there are no permanent enemies.

The position of a third-rank minister of Honglu Temple was enough for the Lu family to change their attitude towards Li Nuo.

Cui Wuhui glanced at Lu Wangda and said, The one who killed Tantai Qinglong was the national master.

Li Zian can call the national master to take action, that's his ability.

Lu Wanda was not afraid of Cui Wuhui and immediately retorted.

Cui and Lu are both from the same family. Lu Wanda did not think that Cui Wuhui was one level higher than him as the first assistant. He immediately turned to Emperor Jingtai and bowed deeply: Your Majesty, I congratulate your Majesty!

Oh? What does Lu Aiqing want to say to me? Tell me?

Emperor Jingtai smiled.

This is right.

In the court hall, if all the ministers were of the same mind, he would not be able to sleep peacefully.

Someone stood up against the chief minister of the cabinet, which was exactly what he liked to see.

Lu Wangda said happily: Tantai Qinglong is a descendant of the God of War of the Great Zhou Dynasty, and now he died under Li Zian's sword. Therefore, Li Zian is the God of War of Dayin. He will definitely be able to put down the rebellion and expand the territory for your majesty. With this God of War here, why fear foreign enemies? With this God of War here, Dayin has no worries!

I congratulate Your Majesty!

I congratulate Your Majesty!

I congratulate Your Majesty!

…

Officials from Lushan came out one after another and congratulated each other.

Hahaha, okay! After Li Zian's triumphant return, I will set up a altar in front of the Ancestral Temple and personally designate Li Zian as the God of War of Dayin!

Emperor Jingtai laughed.

But in my heart, it became increasingly cold.

Li Zian, finally gained momentum. It has reached a point where he cannot easily control it...

Although it is unlikely that Li Zian will rebel, it is a real threat to his imperial power.

This guy must be eliminated!

However, if you want to kill Li Zian now, you must kill him openly!

Then defeating Southern Xinjiang is the best reason!

It seemed that he had to send someone to visit the Wu clan.

Let the Witch Clan secretly support the Demon Cult. As long as this delay lasts for half a year, no one can save Li Zian!

Cui Wugui glanced at Lu Wangda indifferently and said no more.

He knew that Li Zian was forced to a dead end.

Go to the Ministry of Rites and Honglu Temple to tell the envoys of Western Chu that the alliance is about to be formed! In addition, please pass on my oral instructions... Wu An Gong, when his master returns to the court, I will grant a general amnesty to the world and order him, Qingyang and Qiuyu to The princess is getting married, I appreciate this!

Emperor Jingtai asked the cabinet to draft an edict.

Li Zian, Li Zian, it all depends on your luck!

If you can really pacify Southern Xinjiang, then it might not be a bad idea for Qingyang to betroth you. But I also have to marry that Jiang Qiuyu.

Plus your first wife... humph, the family must be in a state of unrest!

Let’s see how you break my serial plan!

…

Naturally, the news that Li Nuo wanted to marry the two princesses spread quickly.

Luoyang, Chang'an, and even all the prefectures in the south of the Yangtze River... major teahouses began to make up random stories about the love affair between Li Zian and the two princesses.

Not to mention, people who don’t have many entertainment programs like to hear such tidbits of news.

For a time, all tea shops were overcrowded and business was surprisingly good. There are even teahouse owners who hang up Li Nuo's portrait and burn incense every day to pay homage to him.

Chang'an City.

Qingyang Palace.

This matter naturally reached Qingyang’s ears.

Your Majesty really said that?

Qingyang's face looked uncertain.

Eunuch Xiao Deng said cautiously: Your Highness, this matter is the result of your Majesty's eloquent words in the Jinluan Palace. Now it has been spread. When Wu'an Gong's class teacher returns to the court, Your Majesty will issue an order for His Highness and Wu'an Gong to get married.

You want me to marry Zian with that Jiang Qiuyu?

Qingyang's phoenix eyes widened with a cold glow.

joke!

She is the majestic Princess Dayin, how can she marry Li Zian at the same time as other women?

As for Li Zian's wife, there is nothing that can be done about it. After all, they get married first.

But who is this Jiang Qiuyu?

The little Princess Xichu still wants to be on an equal footing with her?

Eunuch Xiao Deng naturally felt the change in Qingyang's mood and said hurriedly: Your Highness, do you want to ask Mr. Wu An about this?

Him? Humph! He really wishes it...

Qingyang said sarcastically, Li Zian and Jiang Jingcan, the leader of the Kingdom of Western Chu, are brothers from the same sect. Now it's just the right time for them to kiss each other.

Your Highness, Mr. Wu An probably doesn't have this intention...

Eunuch Deng was sweating.

When did you start speaking up for him like that? Could it be that you accepted his bribe?

Qingyang's phoenix eyes casually glanced at Little Eunuch Deng, and he was so frightened that he knelt down with a plop, trembling.

Qingyang smiled and waved his hand: Okay, okay, I'll scare you. Go down.

Slave, I obey...

Xiao Deng, as if he had been granted amnesty, wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and left with small steps.

The corners of Qingyang's mouth raised slightly, and a smile appeared in his eyes.

Of course she was just showing off. After all, she was the most powerful princess in Dayin, so she had to express her dissatisfaction openly.

In fact, inside, she was already happy.

As long as he can marry Li Zian legitimately, that's all. As for other women?

Will she be afraid?

joke!

Jiang Qiuyu appeared out of nowhere and was just a victim of a political marriage. What threat could he pose to her?

How could Zian put his mind on such a woman?

…

Back to business.

Guangling City.

There was no widespread dissatisfaction among the people, as Mr. Sun, the court official said. On the contrary, every household posted red couplets, set off firecrackers, beat gongs and drums, and smiled happily, as if it was the New Year again.

This shows how unpopular the Cao family is with the people in Lingnan.

The Cao family was naturally ransacked by Li Nuo.

Cut the grass without eradicating its roots, but it will grow again when the spring breeze blows.

Li Nuo still understands this truth.

However, such trivial matters as confiscating a house naturally do not need to be handled by him personally.

At this moment, he was already riding a carriage, heading south.

However, on the ancient road, I saw several sword cultivator disciples leading a group of fierce warriors confronting a young girl.

If you are still stubborn, don't blame me for being rude!

An angry voice surprised Li Nuo.

Jiang Ran'er!