Li Longji was stunned for a moment, and even Gao Lishi and the others looked at him in confusion.

It is inconceivable that the emperor rewarded him and that someone still refused, not to mention that Li Canghai's request had nothing to do with him, which made people feel even more surprised.

Yang Guozhong's eyes rolled, and he immediately said: "Li Canghai, Your Majesty has rewarded you, but you don't want it, isn't it because you look down on what Your Majesty has rewarded?" ”

Li Canghai frowned slightly, he didn't bother to look at Yang Guozhong, he bowed deeply to Li Longji, and said: "Your Majesty, now there are frequent locust plagues in various state capitals, and the crops are not harvested, and the people can only leave their homes. The minister implores His Majesty to give an order to let the state capitals open warehouses and release grain to relieve the people! ”

Li Longji stared at Li Canghai intently, a hint of anger appeared in his eyes, and he suddenly asked, "I ask you, how many state capitals have been ravaged by locusts?" ”

"Your Majesty, the Tang Dynasty is now in a prosperous era, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and there is no locust plague at all." Yang Guozhong suddenly said to Li Longji, and then he turned around and pointed at Li Canghai, and said with a straight face: "Lord Li, what is your purpose in deceiving Your Majesty with the locust plague?" ”

"Oh? Who are we deceiving Your Majesty? Li Canghai stared at Yang Guozhong coldly and said, "The locust plague has occurred for several years, and the people have long been complaining, and the people are even more displaced. These should have been heard by heaven a few years ago, but why is it that until now, the Holy One has not known about the locust plague? ”

"Li Canghai, what do you mean? Are you saying that the true image is deliberately deceiving the saints? Yang Guozhong's old face instantly drooped.

Li Canghai snorted and said lightly: "Lord Yang, deceive the saint." That's a crime of deception! Whether there is a locust plague or not, as long as the saint checks it, it will be known. ”

Li Longji looked at the two with a gloomy face. The eyebrows were twisted into the word 'Sichuan'.

Seeing this, Yang Guozhong secretly screamed in his heart.

Before. The Emperor had never doubted him, but now that he had gone through many things, it was clear that the Emperor no longer trusted him as much as before.

His eyes rolled and he immediately knelt on the ground, made a loyal appearance, and said, "Your Majesty! Li Canghai is framed! The minister is loyal to His Majesty and loyal to the Tang Dynasty, how could he do such a thing? It is true that there have been locust plagues in one or two counties, but the locust plagues have been resolved. It did not affect the people, and the minister thought that this little thing was not enough to alarm His Majesty, but the minister did not make it clear. But the minister is loyal to His Majesty, and heaven and earth can learn from it! Your Majesty! ”

Yang Guozhong beat his chest and paused, what he said was sincere, and Li Longji's heart suddenly softened.

Compared with Li Canghai, Li Longji has significantly more trust in Yang Guozhong.

After all, Yang Guozhong served him for many years.

Li Longji paced back and forth for a few steps, and he thought for a moment. said: "I believe what Guozhong said, and I also believe that you are not lying, the locust plague in just one or two counties is not enough to shake the foundation of my Tang Dynasty." Since you don't receive a reward. Then, according to your words, I will reduce the taxes of the two counties with the most locust plagues. ”

When Li Canghai heard this, he sighed secretly.

Li Longji has not yet realized that the catastrophe is approaching. He has always lived in the dream of a prosperous country and a strong people, and what is even more hateful is that. The trust in traitorous ministers like Yang Guozhong is chilling.

He saw it clearly. When Li Longji made a decision, a smug sneer rose at the corner of Yang Guozhong's mouth.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, Long." Li Canghai saluted Li Longji, shook his head and sighed secretly.

"I will leave the roster to you, and before returning to Chang'an, I hope you will give me a result." Li Longji stood up, waved his hand a little tiredly, and said, "It's not early, I'm going to bed, go back!" ”

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Several people bowed down at the same time, and then slowly exited the main hall.

Out of the main hall, Yang Guozhong stared at Li Canghai and said, "Master Li, my true appearance has never offended you, right?" Why do you keep targeting your true nature? ”

Li Canghai narrowed his eyes and said with a smile: "If Lord Xiangguo is innocent, why is he afraid of being targeted by others? Actually, there is one thing I haven't understood, the 'Reverse Scale Xuanwu' can enter the Eagle Yangwei under Liu Tong's arrangement, but as the Long Wuwei of the forbidden army, how did they infiltrate? This matter is a major suspicion! ”

After saying this, Li Canghai glanced at Yang Guozhong meaningfully.

Yang Guozhong's face changed instantly, the corners of his mouth twitched slightly, he glared at Li Canghai fiercely, and then flicked the sleeves of his robe, snorted coldly, and turned around and walked towards the right corner of the hall.

After Yang Guozhong left, Gao Luochuan quickly left the palace with the roster, acting according to the plan, hoping that those officials could turn back.

After the two left, Li Canghai and Gao Lishi were left in front of the main hall.

"Master Li, I don't know what is the matter with you?" Colliers asked.

Li Canghai looked left and right, lowered his voice and said, "General Gao, do you recognize Lu Jitong?" ”

Gao Lishi was obviously taken aback, his brows trembled slightly, and he stared at Li Canghai without speaking.

Seeing his cautious face, Li Canghai smiled slightly and said, "It seems that General Gao can't trust Li!" In that case, I took my leave. ”

As he spoke, Li Canghai was about to leave.

However, as soon as he lifted his foot, he was pulled by Colliers.

Gao Lishi stared at Li Canghai, hesitated for a moment, and said: "Since Master Li already knows, then I don't need to hide it anymore, Lu Jitong is the 'Panlong Secret Guard'." ”

Li Canghai nodded and said, "I already know this, and I also know that he was ordered to assist several Dongying people and protect a box. ”

Gao Lishi looked at him in surprise and said, "How do you know?" ”

"There's so much more to what I know. I also know that the box was not delivered to the general. Li Canghai said lightly.

Gao Lishi's face instantly became solemn, he looked left and right, lowered his voice, and said in surprise: "Master Li, where do you know this?" ”

Li Canghai didn't answer his question, but asked, "General Gao, what secret is hidden in that box?" How important can it be? ”

Gao Lishi's expression was solemn, and after thinking for a moment, he said deeply: "I can only tell Master Li that this box is the treasure of Dongying, and I don't know what secrets are hidden in it." Since Master Li is so familiar with this matter, he must know where the box is now, right? ”

Li Canghai shook his head and said, "The whereabouts of the box are unknown now, and no one knows where it is now." ”

"What's going on?" Gao Lishi was shocked, he frowned and said: "On the day of the rebel's rebellion, I received a message from Lu Jitong Feige, saying that the brocade box was already in Zhengyang, and asked me to send someone to greet him. Yet, none of the people I sent have returned so far. (To be continued.) )