. "But both of us know that we can't die, and if we do, General Qin will always be accused of being a traitor! We are weak, we know that we can't fight Li Linfu, so we have been forbearing, and Lord Tianxing has re-examined this case, and now we will tell our hearts, even if we die, we have no regrets! After Feng Maodian finished speaking, a hint of relief appeared on his face.

Zhao Ye nodded heavily, he and Feng Maodian knelt down in front of Li Canghai, and wept tears: "The two of us know that we are deeply guilty, and we don't want to be able to live, I just want Master Li to be able to give General Qin justice!" ”

Li Canghai touched his chin, thought for a moment, looked at the two of them and said, "Is there any evidence for what you said?" ”

The two nodded at the same time and said, "Yes!" The secret letter that Luo Xizao sent to us back then, we have been carefully collecting. In addition, there were also 100 taels of gold that he gave each of us back then! He once said that if you follow your wishes, you will rise step by step, and your family will be safe. If you go against your will, you will be slashed all over the house! In order to survive, we betrayed General Qin, and under Jiuquan, the two of us really don't know how to meet General Qin. ”

"Where is the evidence now?" Li Canghai thought for a moment and asked loudly.

The two didn't seem to expect Li Canghai to suddenly raise their voices, and they were suddenly startled, they were just about to speak, but they saw Li Canghai waving his hand at them.

I saw Li Canghai dip his fingers in some wine and write a few words on the table: Be careful that the wall has ears.

The two looked at each other and quickly understood.

"If there is no evidence for what you are saying, then you are framing the court officials! When the time comes, it's really all over the place! Li Canghai scolded sharply, and continued to dip the wine and write on the table.

Feng Maodian was quick-witted, he reacted immediately, and said excitedly: "Since the two of us dare to tell the truth back then, we have the determination to die!" The proof is ...... General Qin's former residence! ”

In the last few words, Feng Maodian grasped the volume very well. The sound is not small or small, just enough for the outside to hear clearly.

At the same time, Feng Maodian and Zhao Ye dipped in wine and wrote their respective locations on the table.

Li Canghai remembered the location written by the two of them in his heart, and erased the handwriting casually, he frowned and said, "Why did you leave the evidence in General Qin's former residence?" ”

Feng Maodian sighed: "My lord doesn't know anything. This time, I felt guilty for betraying General Qin. Second, General Qin's former residence has long been deserted, and no one would have thought that we would leave the evidence there. In fact, this is also the way back for us. ”

Li Canghai nodded, he thought for a moment, and said, "This official is about to retry this case in the near future, and it will be time." Do you two dare to testify? ”

"Why don't you dare? Don't worry, I won't give up! Zhao Ye thumped his chest heavily and said in a deep voice.

"That's very good, you two stay here for the time being, waiting for the summons of the official." Li Canghai looked at the two of them and said indifferently.

"Do as you say." The two saluted respectfully to Li Canghai.

Outside the wing room, the six Shangshu stood near the root of the wall, and saw Li Canghai walk out. They all stepped forward to salute.

"Master Li, is what the two of them said credible?" The military department Shangshu asked hurriedly.

Li Canghai looked back at the wing. He waved his hand to a few people, signaling to leave the place first.

Everyone nodded, and then followed Li Canghai out of the wing.

"Did you hear what we said?" Li Canghai asked as he walked with his left hand behind his back and his right hand in front of him.

The six Shangshu looked at each other. They all nodded.

"We have all heard Master Li talking to them. It's just that what the two of them say is credible? The military department Shangshu asked.

For the six books, this matter is not insignificant.

After all, Feng and Zhao said. It's really incredible, which is tantamount to showing that Qin Fu was wronged back then! Not only that, but also involved the late Prime Minister Li Linfu, and the seriousness of this situation has exceeded everyone's imagination.

"Does Lord Shangshu think what they say is credible?" Li Canghai did not answer him, but asked rhetorically.

The military department Shangshu frowned and pondered, and he muttered: "After all, fourteen years have passed since the incident, and it is really difficult to guess whether what they said is true or false. After all, Li Xiang has already driven to the west, but there is no proof of such accusations. ”

Cui Jian shook his head and said, "The old man thinks that they are not lying. You and I both know in our hearts what happened back then that Qin Fu and Li Linfu will be at odds with each other, and it is hard to say that Li Linfu will not get in the way. What's more, they also said that the participants in this matter are Luo Xizao, although Li Linfu is dead, but Luo Xizao is still there, what is the truth, you can know it from his mouth. ”

At the mention of the name Luo Xizao, the faces of the rest of the people changed color,

Luo Xizao is famous for torture, no less than the cool officials of the Wu Zhou period, and when it comes to persecuting officials, the two can be said to be comparable.

It can even be said that Luo Xixiao is even better than Lai Junchen.

In the fifth year of Tianbao, Li Linfu once launched an unjust case against the crown prince Li Heng.

At that time, Du Youlin, the father of Du Liangdi, the concubine of the crown prince Li Hengji (the internal officials of the East Palace have concubines, Liangdi, and Baolin, and Liangdi is a concubine whose status is lower than that of the crown princess) was at odds with his son-in-law Liu Tao. Liu Tao falsely accused Du Youlin of "falsely claiming to be a prophecy, constructing the East Palace, and accusing public opinion", and Li Linfu ordered Jingzhaoshi Cao Wangji and Yang Guozhong to interrogate together.

In the end, Du Youlin and Liu Tao were both killed with a cane, and Du Liangdi was also deposed as a concubine.

Many local officials were also affected in this incident. Beihai Taishou Li Yong and Zichuan Taishou Pei Dunfu were killed with a cane, and Wei Jian, Huangfu Weiming and other generals who were friendly with the prince were given death.

And the most frightening thing is that the superintendent Yu Shi Luo Xizao took the opportunity to inspect the place, wantonly killed and degraded officials, and killed all the way from Qingzhou to Lingnan.

At that time, former Prime Minister Li Shizhi had been demoted to Yichun Taishou, and after hearing what Luo Xizhi had done, he committed suicide by taking poison in fright!

For a time, everyone in the Manchu Dynasty was in danger, and if they were targeted by Luo Xizao, there would be only one way to die!

For the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty, the three words Luo Xizao are nightmarish existence.

"This ...... I'm afraid that's a bit difficult, right? Gao Luochuan, the secretary of the ministry, felt that there was some dry hair in his throat, he licked his lips and said with difficulty.

As a secretary of the ministry, no one understands Luo Xizao's methods better than him.

Luo Xizao is the best at extorting confessions by torture, and his methods are simply outrageous, and all officials who fall into his hands. Life is better than death, and he can get all the information he wants.

And Li Canghai actually wanted to get the truth from the mouth of such a person who specializes in the law, in the eyes of the official book, it is simply difficult to climb to the sky.

"Rohizao? Hmph, I'd like to get to know him for a while! Li Canghai snorted. He flicked his sleeves slightly, and then said to Shangshu, "Lord Shangshu, where is this person now?" ”

"Luo Xizao is now the Taishou of the central and Shi'an places, and he acts as a strategic envoy." The official replied.

Li Canghai frowned slightly, he thought for a moment, and then said: "How long does it take to get from Luoyang to Shi'an?" ”

"Once you come and go, it will take more than half a month at the earliest." The official Shangshu thought for a while and said.

"So far?" Li Canghai couldn't help but smack his tongue.

Cui Jian seemed to see Li Canghai's thoughts, and said, "Does Lord Li want to bring Luo Xizheng for interrogation?" ”

Li Canghai nodded and said, "Not bad." This person must know a lot of inside information when he participated in the events of that year. It's just that it takes more than half a month to come and go, but it's too late. ”

Cui Jian knew that the time he was talking about was the time limit given to him by the emperor, and if the truth was found out within seven days, it was possible to restore Qin's innocence. If the truth is not found out within seven days, Qin Fu will always be wronged.

He pondered for a moment. As if he had thought of something, he stroked his beard and said, "Lord Li." Maybe there's enough time! ”

"Oh? What do you mean by that? Li Canghai was a little surprised.

He already knew the whole case, but there was a lack of evidence, and those were all his speculations after all.

And Luo Xizao, as Li Linfu's henchman, has done a lot of evil things for him, as long as he can catch Luo Xizao. In order to truly rehabilitate Qin Fu, this is the most direct and powerful evidence!

However, Shi'an is thousands of miles away from Luoyang, and there is no time at all.

After all, this ancient transportation was not developed, and Shi'an was located in Guilin. And Luoyang is located in the Central Plains, why does Cui Lian say that there is still enough time?

"It's the Mid-Autumn Festival in two days!" Cui Lian stroked his beard and said.

Li Canghai frowned, puzzled, what does this have to do with the Mid-Autumn Festival?

When the official Shangshu heard Cui Lian's words, he suddenly said, "Yes! Master Li didn't know that Luo Xixiao would return to his hometown every Mid-Autumn Festival to reunite with his family, every year, without exception. And his hometown is in Luoyang City! ”

"So, Luo Xixiao is in Luoyang?" Li Canghai was a little surprised.

"It's not entirely certain at the moment, but it's an opportunity." Cui Lian said.

"It's unlikely, right? If Luo Xixiao was in Luoyang, he should go to meet the Holy Driver! But I haven't seen him, have we? The official was puzzled.

Cui Jian shook his head and said: "Luo Xi is the central guard, he put down his military affairs and returned to Luoyang, it is already a dereliction of duty, how dare he go to meet the holy driver?" ”

Li Canghai nodded, what Cui Lian said was not unreasonable, now that time is pressing, he can try his luck.

After thinking about it, he said to the official Shangshu: "My lord, please go with me to Luo Xizao's house and bring him to trial." ”

The official Shangshu nodded and said, "Lord Li doesn't have to be polite, this is what I should do, so I'll go and gather people." ”

With that, the official secretary left.

"Master Li, are you really sure you can deal with Luo Xizao?" Cui Jian asked,

Li Canghai frowned and said, "This needs to be caught by Luo Xixiao before we can know." But there is a more important thing to do now, the adults have just heard Feng and Zhao say that they put the relevant evidence in Qin Fu's hometown, and the most important thing now is to find those evidences, as long as these evidence are in hand, Luo Xixiao cannot deny it. ”

Cui Lian nodded and said, "Yes, this is indeed the best way to deal with Luo Xizao." ”

"The evidence is not in a hurry, and what I am most worried about is whether I can catch Luo Xixi." Li Canghai pondered for a moment and said, "It's better for the adults to go with me, if you really catch Luo Xizao, someone can stop him!" ”

Cui Lian smiled gently and said, "Since this is the case, then the old man will accompany you for a while." But then he frowned and said, "But what about those evidences, this Qin family is so big, if you want to find out, I'm afraid it will take some time." ”

Li Canghai groaned: "The evidence is placed in the Qin family's former residence, it should be very safe, and the most important thing at the moment is to arrest Luo Xizao, this person is related to the truth of the whole matter." Once you've caught him, it's not too late to get back the evidence. ”

He looked at a few officials around him, bowed slightly to a few people, and arched his hand: "There are a few adults who have come to do this hearing, and there is nothing to do for the time being, and a few adults can go and get busy." ”

"In this case, then I'll take my leave first." The military department Shangshu and others returned the salute to Li Canghai.

After the few people left, Li Canghai immediately leaned into Cui Lian's ear and muttered.

Cui Lian's face was first surprised, then puzzled, and finally a confident smile appeared on his old face.

"It turns out that the evidence is hidden in the firewood room! Sure enough, it's hidden enough! After listening, Cui Lian said suddenly.

Li Canghai hurriedly made a boo gesture to him, and then the two of them left the courtyard while muttering.

However, the two didn't notice it, and just around the corner in front of them, the Ministry of Industry Shangshu saw the actions of the two clearly.

Baiguanyuan, the Prime Minister's Pavilion, is a place set up for the emperor to deal with the government.

There were three prime ministers of the dynasty, and the remaining two stayed in Chang'an, but Yang Guozhong was the only one who traveled east with the emperor.

Yang Guozhong, as the first assistant of the cabinet, even if it is a temporary office, there is no room for half a point difference.

As a result, one of the most spacious and gorgeous houses in the Baiguan Garden became the residence of Yang Guozhong.

In the Prime Minister's Pavilion, Yang Guozhong was sitting precariously, holding a newspaper in his hand and watching.

At this time, a guard walked in, knelt down and said, "My lord, Song Kun, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, asks to see you!" ”

Yang Guozhong didn't raise his head and said, "Let him in." ”

The guard answered, and then withdrew.

Then, the Ministry of Industry Shangshu walked in quickly, knelt down and said, "Song Kun see Lord Yang!" ”

Yang Guozhong nodded, put the fold aside casually, he stroked his beard and said, "Li Canghai asked you six Shangshu to go to the East Cross Courtyard, what is the matter?" ”

Song Kun didn't seem surprised that Yang Guozhong knew about this, and he said, "Li Canghai asked me to wait and testify. ”

"What testimony?" Yang Guozhong said curiously.

Song Kun looked left and right, Yang Guozhong knew it, and then ordered someone to close the door.

Song Kun also stood up from the floor, he thought about the wording, and told Yang Guozhong what he had heard about the conversation between Feng and Zhao and Li Canghai.

After Yang Guozhong listened, his brows suddenly furrowed.

"I didn't expect Li Canghai to find out so many things in such a short period of time." Yang Guozhong paced back and forth with his hands behind his back and said: "He can also turn over the old case from fourteen years ago, this person is really a 'ghost in the ground'." ”.

(To be continued.) )