In recent years, the early dynasties have long been irregular, one reason is that Xuanzong is old and no longer energetic. The second reason is that it is a household name, not to mention it, His Majesty has reached the point of obsession with the concubine, which is known to everyone in the courtiers.

When the concubine's preference has become His Majesty's preference, Xuanzong's time is obviously insufficient, in order to accompany the concubine, the affairs of the court and politics are tired a lot, and things like this in the early dynasty have become dispensable.

Fortunately, the Tang Dynasty is the first prosperous dynasty today, and when the rest of the earth is still in a dark system, the Tang Dynasty has a complete set of effectively functioning state machinery. Even if the owner of the machine doesn't care too much, he still has enough people to keep it running smoothly and not turning into scrap metal.

Xuanzong's wisdom lies in this, the people he chooses may like to tilt against each other, maybe like to play power, maybe like to engage in some unseen people's deeds, but most of them are very competent and capable managers.

The attitude of the officials towards the early dynasty was a little strange, and many old ministers experienced the transition between Kaiyuan and Tianbao, and experienced the changes of the early dynasty before and after the concubine entered the palace. At first, they were glad that they could finally be freed from the pain of the daily morning dynasty in the Kaiyuan period, and they didn't need to get up without the rooster crowing, and went to the court in the cold and heat; However, once the early dynasty became more and more rare, not even once a month, these people's hearts suddenly panicked.

Now once there is a notice from the court, almost all the officials miss it, because the early dynasty is becoming more and more rare, they have regarded the early dynasty as a kind of grand assembly, put on a brand new official uniform and hat, dress decently, meet Your Majesty, and colleagues who have not been in contact for a long time, contact feelings, it is also a pleasure.

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Xuanzong sat on the throne, looking at the appearance of the hundred officials kowtowing in front of him, and he also sighed in his heart. When the hundred officials kowtowed, it was Xuanzong's favorite part of the early dynasty, because at this time he could feel the majesty of the imperial power, his own strength, whether he was old or not, he was still the master of these people, no matter what he wanted them to do, these people would obey unconditionally.

But he also knew that in a while he would be affected by droughts, floods, famines, and storms. Surrounded by all these things, but that wasn't what worried him. After decades of dynastic, he has been unfazed and immune to these things; He had learned to nap with his eyes open, to take the noise of his courtiers as a lullaby, and to go in and out of the left ear without leaving a single trace.

Because Xuanzong understands that all these things will be solved by the courtiers, they are actually showing credit when they say it, and the more they say it is dangerous and difficult, the more important it shows them. Xuanzong has dealt with these people all his life, and he knows these people incomparably.

After the kneeling and worshipping were over, the ministers were lined up, and Xuanzong on the dragon throne was ready to be surrounded by trivial matters, and his eyes began to close slightly, starting his fugue journey. But Xuanzong only relaxed before he could make a cup of tea, and then he straightened up from the dragon seat and opened his eyes wide by the sudden recital.

Li Linfu read out Liu Ji's whistle-blowing excerpts, and a large number of account books were like a bomb exploding on the main hall, and the ministers were stunned, and then they were in an uproar. Many people thought that today was just a party, but they did not expect to encounter such a shocking thing.

"Your Majesty, Liu Ji's excerpt was delivered to the capital yesterday night, so the minister did not enter the palace overnight to disturb Your Majesty. Because the old minister still has to verify some things. For example, he personally checked the account books sent by Beihai to find out whether Liu Ji's accusations against Li Yong for embezzlement of public money were true. As for Liu Ji's accusation that Du Youlin 'falsely claimed to be a prophecy, handed over the East Palace, and reprimanded public opinion', the old minister could not immediately verify the matter. Li Linfu said in a deep voice after reading the excerpt.

Xuanzong sat on the throne with his brows furrowed, this sudden situation made him unprepared; Liu Ji knew it, after all, he had some kinship with the crown prince, and he had met him a few times. Du Youlin is even more familiar with him, and his impression of him is not bad. He is a serious and cautious person, and he rarely speaks, and it is really hard to believe that he has any big rebellious words in private.

As for Li Yong, as soon as Xuanzong heard this name and the things reported in the letter, he remembered the past. At the beginning, when Li Yong was in office in Chenzhou, he went to Mount Tai to seal the Zen and returned, and this person came all the way to present a few articles with good literary style. At that time, he casually praised him a few words, and Li Yong boasted that he was a prime minister. This kind of person has seen a lot of himself, but he doesn't care too much, and laughs it off.

Later, for some reason, the case of Li Yong's embezzlement of public money was published, and after the report came up, he sentenced him to death without thinking, until a person named Kong Zhang wrote a memo to intercede for him. The letter is really good, it looks moving, and I forgave Li Yong, not because of Li Yong, but because of Kong Zhang's letter.

Now, this Li Yong has once again been reported for embezzlement of public money, as if the past is repeated, and it suddenly evokes a lot of memories of those years.

"Your Majesty, how to deal with this matter, the minister is waiting for His Majesty's holy will." Li Linfu's voice interrupted Xuanzong's memories, he came back to his senses and glanced at the hall, but saw more than a hundred faces looking at him with nervous expressions on their faces.

"What are the results of your checks?" Xuanzong asked in a deep voice.

After checking the accounts, the minister did find that there were unknown money and goods in and out, a total of 87 transactions, involving more than 3,400 yuan. Most of these expenditures are in the name of public money, but in a small Beihai County, the annual amount of public money is less than 100 yuan, so how can it be such a large amount. In addition, according to the regulations of the imperial court, the expenditure of public money must be recorded in detail, and the entry and exit of these funds are chaotic and disorderly without the slightest detailed remarks, which is even more contrary to the regulations of the imperial court. The old minister invited the special director of the household department to judge the matter, and came to the conclusion that there were indeed people in Beihai County who made a fuss about public money, and maybe not only public money, but also related to the taxes and fees paid. Li Linfu said eloquently.

Xuanzong nodded and said, "I know." What's going on with Du Youlin? ”

Li Linfu said: "The old minister doesn't know the reason for this matter, Liu Ji and Du Youlin are Weng's son-in-law, and Du Youlin and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are ...... relationship...... This matter is still up to Your Majesty to decide. ”

Li Linfu deliberately pointed out this relationship, and deliberately pointed out Li Heng's name, which was to link this matter with the prince from now on. Many people knew Li Linfu's intentions, and thus realized that the situation was even more serious.

Xuanzong was silent, his brows twisted into a pimple. In his heart, he didn't believe what nonsense Du Youlin would say or play any conspiracy between Du Youlin and the prince. But from another point of view, this is also a real possibility. Knowing his son Mo Ruo's father, Xuanzong still knows a little about the prince, he is a little cowardly and loyal, but he is actually very forbearing, as can be seen from the last incident.

When the crown prince took a leave of absence from Webster to show his innocence, Xuanzong was actually quite surprised by his son's decisiveness. Although this move seemed a little too selfish and ruthless, Xuanzong recognized his approach, so in order to encourage the prince and reassure the prince, Xuanzong agreed to his request. Because of this, it is also likely that the prince understands that he forced him to do so, so it is not impossible to hold a grudge in private and make some rebellious remarks.

"Zhong Aiqing, what do you think should be done with these two things?" Xuanzong squinted and asked.

"Your Majesty, such a major matter should be investigated immediately, and the minister suggested that Du Youlin be arrested immediately for interrogation, and the Criminal Department and Yushitai should send personnel to Beihai County to arrest Li Yong Liuji, find out the facts of the case, collect relevant evidence, and then make a conclusion." Yang Shen said in a loud voice.

"Yes, this matter should be carried out immediately, lest someone report the news, then Li Yong has a criminal record, and he does not think about the emperor's grace and violates the law of the country, and it must not be tolerated after the matter is verified. If there is any demolition and relocation by His Majesty, the minister is willing to recommend Mao to find out the case. Wang Ji also stepped forward to make his debut.

Yang Shenjin glared at Wang Ji angrily, and arched his hand: "Your Majesty, it is better for the minister to go than to go to the royal history, the minister is the secretary of the criminal department, and it is the responsibility to find out the facts of the case." ”

Someone on the side said coldly: "Yang Shangshu and Wang Yushi pay attention to the system, this is not a place for you to compete for merit." ”

It was Li Shizhi who spoke, and his face was extremely gloomy, because he obviously realized that this matter was not trivial. To come to Li Yong is to come at himself, this must be a conspiracy.

"The two of them are a little strange, and the tone seems to have determined that Liu Ji's report is the truth, in fact, I don't know how many such reports I receive every year, most of them are grandstanding in order to attract attention, and they are simply false accusations. The actions of the two made the old man feel very strange, why do you think that Liu Ji reported the truth? ”

Yang Shenjin said coldly: "Zuo Xiang's question is strange, I don't dare to say about Du Youlin, Li Yong's account books are all here, and the accounts are strange, and the number is huge, doesn't it mean that there is a problem?" Besides, shouldn't we just ask to find out the facts? Does Zuo Xiang know what this account is all about? I would like to ask the left minister to give an explanation. ”

Li Shizhi said angrily: "Nonsense, how do I know the accounts of Beihai? But the truth of these accounts is unknown, and even if they are true, it is unknown whether it was Li Yong or his subordinates, so how can Liu Ji's words be blamed on Li Yong? ”

Wang Ji immediately retorted: "That's why we have to investigate." ”

Li Shizhi said: "Of course you have to check, Your Majesty, the minister thinks that it is more in line with the rules and more expert for the household department to send someone to check the accounts." The minister recommended Pei Kuan, the secretary of the household department, to go to Beihai to find out the matter, and hoped that His Majesty would approve it. ”

Li Shizhi's mind is very clear, he also knows the trick here, and the person who goes to check is the key. If Li Linfu's people go, even if Li Yong is not guilty, he will be found guilty, not to mention that Li Yong is very likely to have done something stupid. Therefore, the candidate for the investigation of the case has become an extremely important person, even if Li Yong cannot be saved, at least he can prevent this matter from being led to implicate more people, which is what Li Shizhi cares about the most.