Luoyang, the god capital of the Great Zhou, Tongtian Palace.

Wu Zetian sat in the center with his back to the south and north, and the Zhang brothers accompanied him.

Liang Wang Wu Sansi, Hanoi Wang Wu Yizong, Jian'an Wang Wu Youyi, Taiping Princess Li Lingyue, Neisheren Shangguan Wan'er, and Qingbian Dao Grand Governor Di Renjie were all present. In addition, there are five prime ministers of the dynasty: Lou Shide, Su Wei, Li Qiao, Wei Yuanzhong, and Cui Yuanzong.

Cui Geng was the last to come in, and when he saw so many bigwigs here at the same time, he couldn't help but gasp. After greeting everyone, he looked at his nose and nose and mouth, like an old monk who had settled down.

But Wu Zetian refused to let him go, and said, "Cui Aiqing, what do you think about the case of meritorious deeds?" ”

"Me?" Cui Gengdao: "There is Your Majesty, there are Prime Ministers of the Imperial Court, the King and Princess of Qin of the Great Zhou, and the Chief Manager Di, which turn can Weichen speak, I will listen." ”

"Hehe, Cui Shu said this, it's too modest." Zhang Changzong said in a strange manner: "Although the main purpose of the crane control is to provide offerings to His Majesty, the responsibility of supervising hundreds of officials has not been removed. You Cui Geng is the right control crane supervisor, there is such a big case in Luoyang, don't you have any ideas? ”

Cui Geng was not polite to the Zhang brothers, looked at Zhang Yizhi, and asked rhetorically: "Zhang Shaoqing or Zuo Gonghe Supervisor, according to what you say, he also has a lot of ideas about this case?" It's better to speak up and let everyone hear it. ”

Zhang Yizhi said: "Of course I ......"

"Huh?"

Wu Zetian snorted lightly, and Zhang Yizhi didn't dare to speak.

Then, Her Majesty the Empress said earnestly: "Cui Aiqing, no matter what, Gongren is your disciple. To put it mildly, it doesn't matter whether the truth of this case can be clarified, the most important thing is to satisfy Lun Gongren. Therefore, in this case, you really deserve it. ”

Lou Shide also said: "I am a high-ranking official who is good at investigating criminal names, and there are four people in total: Manager Di, Cui Shushu, Xu Shaoqing (Xu Yougong), and Zhang Yushi (Zhang Ling). Now that Xu Shaoqing has passed away, Zhang Yushi said that he is not sick, and the court can only ask Chief Di to investigate the case with you. ”

Come on!

It seems that these bigwigs have discussed it, and they just called themselves over and told the results.

Cui Gengdao: "Then this case will be handed over to the lower officials and investigated with Master Di?" ”

Wu Sansi said: "Who doesn't know that you Cui Shu and Manager Di have a very good relationship?" What if you collude to release the offender? So...... Your Majesty has a will, and you have to add the king's supervision, and the three of us will investigate this case together. ”

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Coming out of the palace, the three of them briefly bumped into each other and learned about the general course of the case.

The body of Gong Xing was found in a small tree by the Luoshui River, and the fatal wound was a sword wound. The sword was small and exquisite, inlaid with gold and jade, and it was not ordinary at first glance.

Cui Gengdao: "It seems that the owner of this sword is the murderer." ”

Di Renjie said: "Yes, the old man also judged it this way. ”

"Then how is Master Di going to check this sword?"

"What does Cui think?"

"For this kind of case, of course, we have to wait for the rabbit."

"It's really the same thing that heroes see, and the old man thinks the same way." Di Renjie looked at Wu Sansi and said, "King Hanoi, what do you think?" ”

Wu Sansi said casually: "The two of you don't play any dumb riddles, what do you need this king to do, this king will definitely try his best to cooperate." ”

"Okay, what I want is the words of King Liang Chitose."

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The case of meritorious deeds was handed over to Di Renjie, Cui Geng and Wu Sansi for investigation, and this matter was only known to a few court bigwigs in the current dynasty, but they still claimed to be handed over to the Criminal Department for disposal.

Immediately, Wu Sansi issued an order to post notices all over Luoyang, offering a reward for skilled craftsmen and casting a sword for his beloved daughter Wu Yunxiu. I had already figured out the general design of this sword, and I drew it on the notice. Whoever is sure to forge this sword well will surely reward him heavily.

Although this sword is exquisitely exquisite, and the difficulty of casting is quite large, there are more skilled craftsmen in Luoyang, and a total of twenty or thirty people came to apply.

Liang Wang's Mansion, the main hall house.

Wu Sansi, Cui Geng, and Di Renjie were all present, and they asked those skilled craftsmen one by one.

"Where's home? Who is the last name? How many years have you been studying? Why do you dare to say that you are sure to forge this sword? ”

The craftsmen fell to their knees and answered honestly.

However, it's a pity that none of their answers can satisfy Cui Geng and the others, and there are only eight people left.

Wu Sansi waved his hand and said, "You all come in, now this king only gives everyone a chance to say a word, say, why is it sure to make this sword." If you can convince this king, you will be rewarded with a thousand taels of gold! ”

That's a thousand taels of gold, 10,000 yuan! Not to mention more, marrying a beautiful concubine in seven or eight rooms, there is no problem!

The wealth is moving, and the eyes of several craftsmen are red.

Immediately, someone shouted, "I'll tell you!" I'll talk about it! King Liang Chitose, of course I am good at this sword, because I have cast an identical one before. What's so hard about casting another handful? ”

"Oh? You said you once cast an identical one? See it clearly, but this one? ”

The self-owned guard took the murder weapon and handed it to the man.

As soon as the man looked at him, he said curiously: "That's right, it's this one, King Liang Chitose, since you have this sword, why do you want to forge another one?" ”

"Why?" Wu Sansi sneered: "If this king doesn't forge a sword, how can he catch the murderer?" Come, give this king and take him down! ”

"Whoa!"

The prepared guards rushed forward, wiped their shoulders and put their arms around the craftsman, and tied them up strongly.

When it was done, let the rest of the craftsmen go back to their respective homes to find their own mothers, Wu Sansi slapped the shocked wood and said, "The people under the hall, where do you live, and who is your surname?" Why did you kill the son of meritorious deeds, and he didn't recruit it quickly! ”

"What a wrong, what a great wrong!" The man kowtowed again and again: "The little one is called Zhao Sanbao, and he lives in Tengda Lane, Fushanfang." Although this sword was forged by me, I have already sold it to someone else. As for what case the man committed with this sword, and even whether he killed any meritorious sons, I don't know if it's a small one! ”

"Oh? Is it? So who did you sell this sword to? It's just a matter of thinking about it. If you can't figure it out...... Hehe, this lawsuit, you can fight for him! ”

"I can think of it, I can think of it!" The craftsman looked around, and said in a low voice: "King Liang Chitose, please borrow a step to speak!" ”

"What to borrow? Could it be that you still want to bribe this king? ”

"It's not...... The small one wants to say that the identity of that person is too noble, and the less people know about it, the better. ”

Wu San said solemnly: "Hmph, noble status? There is a way that the prince is guilty of the same crime as the people, no matter how noble that person's status is, as long as he violates the royal law of the court, he must be punished according to the law! Tell me, who is that man? Slow to answer...... Come! ”

"Yes!"

"Pull him down for me and give him twenty boards!"

"Don't fight, don't fight! Isn't it possible to say the small, but not to say the small? Zhao Sanbao swallowed and spit, and said cautiously: "This is what you said about King Liang Chitose, the prince is guilty of the same crime as the people." You can't blame me for saying it...... He is the second son of your house, Gaoyang County Wang Wu Chongxun! ”

"I ......"

After daring to be forced for a long time, this person bit his son's head, Wu Sansi's face changed at that time, and said, "Ah? What did you say? ”

Zhao Sanbao said with a bitter face: "The little one wants to tell you secretly, you have to say it in front of the public." He is the second son of your house, Wu Chongxun! If you don't believe me, the little one is willing to confront him face to face! ”

"You people, in order to get rid of your crimes, dare to slander this king's beloved son, how can I tolerate you?" As he spoke, Wu Sansi took out his sword, and was about to get up and kill Zhao Sanbao's life!

But Wu Sansi prevented Di Renjie and Cui Geng from favoritism, how could Cui Geng not prevent him from playing ghosts in it?

While~~

Mo Xiaoxing, who was behind Cui Geng, twisted his waist step by step, and in a flash, he blocked in front of Zhao Sanbao, and fought hard with Wu Sansi!

Cui Geng smiled slightly and said, "King Liang Chitose, please be calm and don't be impatient, if you have anything to say, let's talk about it after we ask clearly!" ”

"Hmph, such a villain full of nonsense, why is there any need to ask again?"

Cui Geng said with a smile: "Is it full of nonsense, does it matter if you say it, King Hanoi, it doesn't matter what the official said, facts speak louder than words, please invite the king of Gaoyang County to confront him." If Zhao Sanbao is really falsely accused, let him sit back. Otherwise...... If you can't say it, you have to punish the king of Gaoyang County according to the law! ”

Di Renjie also said in a deep voice: "King Liang Chitose is eager to kill people and kill his mouth, could it be that he is afraid that Ling Lang is really a murderer and will affect your ascension to the position of crown prince?" ”

This is the words of the heart, Wu Sansi's face was gloomy and uncertain, and finally sighed, and said: "Alas, it is a blessing or a curse, it is a disaster that cannot be avoided, come on, find that rebel for me!" ”

"Yes!"

A guard in the palace answered and took the order. didn't do much effort, so he walked into the house with a beautiful boy.

He looked to be about sixteen or seventeen years old, wearing a black suit, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, heroic, and he looked quite good-looking.

The young man bowed slightly, and said, "I don't know what my father has to tell him to find the child?" ”

Wu Sansi pointed to Zhao Sanbao, who was kneeling on the side, and said, "Chongxun, do you recognize this person?" ”

Wu Chongxun's face changed slightly, and he shook his head again and again: "I don't know!" I don't know! ”

"King Gaoyang, you can't open your eyes and talk nonsense." This time, Zhao Sanbao was in a hurry, and said, "The little one still has the documents you set up!" In black and white, is that still fake? ”

It would be easy to do if there was evidence, Di Renjie ordered someone to go to Zhao Sanbao's blacksmith shop to get it.

The effort is not big, and someone came to return to life with a deed, which clearly reads: Wu Chongxun took a total of three hundred yuan, and asked Zhao Sanbao to build a Qingfeng sword, and take the sword after three days, there must be no mistake.

Di Renjie said in a deep voice: "King Gaoyang, Di is not talented, and he thinks that he still has some experience in recognizing handwriting!" You might as well put your name on the spot and let the old man recognize it! ”

"This ......"

Wu Chongxun's face was gloomy, he sighed, and said, "No need, okay, I admit it, that sword is indeed mine!" ”

Since Wu Chongxun himself has admitted it, this case can be regarded as broken. Di Renjie and Cui Geng were very happy.

Cui Geng even said: "King Gaoyang made such a big mistake, King Liang Chitose, you are always guilty of not being strict with your godson, and it is always inevitable." "The Book of Rites" has clouds, and those who want to be clear and virtuous in the world will rule the country first; Those who want to rule their country must first gather their families. King Liang Chitose, you can't even do it in the Qi family, what kind of face do you have to compete for the position of the prince? ”

"I ...... I ......" Wu Sansi pursed his lips and couldn't say a word.

But at this moment, Wu Chongxun suddenly spoke, and said: "The surname Cui, what means do you have, even if you come at me, don't be embarrassed for my father!" ”

"Coming at you? No need! Cui Geng said casually: "As long as the official reports your affairs to Your Majesty, you will naturally be unable to escape your life." ”

"What? You say this king will die? How is that possible? Could it be that Your Majesty would kill his own nephew because of a fan? ”

"How could it not be? In Tibet, the Lun family has been in power for decades. In terms of the identity of meritorious deeds, it is almost equivalent to being the prince of the dynasty. If we don't get to the bottom of this case as soon as possible, a big war between the two countries is always inevitable. Do you think that if Your Majesty does not want to fight with Tibet, why doesn't he kill you to settle the dispute between the two countries? ”

"Is it really that serious?"

Wu Chongxun's face was gloomy and uncertain, and finally he sighed and said, "Okay, the only death is difficult through the ages." This king told the truth, this sword is indeed mine, but in terms of merit, it was not killed by this king! ”

Cui Geng said disdainfully: "King Gaoyang, don't you think it's too late to tell this lie now?" Since you didn't kill people, why didn't you say it before? If this official presents this confession to His Majesty, she will probably not believe your sophistry. ”

"Of course, there is a reason why this king did not say it before."

"What is the reason?"

"Because although this sword was bought by this son, I gave it to a person. It is very likely that she killed the meritorious deeds! I originally wanted to take the blame for her, but I really can't afford to kill her head, and I can only let her ask for more blessings. ”

Cui Geng heard Wu Chongxun have a nose and eyes, and couldn't help but be suspicious, and said, "Who is this person?" ”

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