: Lying in Nine Places

Author: Gongsun Wujiu

: Lying in Nine Places

Du Ling said this very skillfully, and he made Huo Guang stand up without even saying a word.

Huo Guang stared at Du Ling and said: "According to the law, Tian Guangming should be executed, but he is a close associate of the emperor. If Tian Guangming is executed, I am afraid that His Majesty will be dissatisfied!"

Du Ling laughed when he heard this and said: "What the general said is true... I also know that there are so many people in the world who want to kill Ling and General Hussar... They wish they could eat my flesh and sleep on my skin..."

At this time, Zhang Huan also spoke to the side and said, "Tian Guangming's behavior is too bad. If he is left alone, I am afraid that this man will fall into the politics of terror..."

Huo Guang heard this and exclaimed: "It turns out that the tiger father has no dog son... A gentleman can think of this, which is much better than ordinary people..."

Zhang Huan stood up and bowed: "I am just a newborn calf who is not afraid of tigers. Compared with the general, I am just a little smart!"

Huo Guang heard this and praised: "You are too modest... With your talents, you will definitely become a famous minister of the Han Dynasty tomorrow!"

Du Ling smiled and said to Huo Guang: "General, don't continue to praise and kill this child."

"Who knows in Chang'an today that the general is so wise and powerful!"

Huo Guang waved his hand and sighed: "How can Duke Du say this? I am walking on thin ice every day with fear!"

Tian Yannian said from the side: "The general is too kind!"

Huo Guang sighed and said: "People are not leeks. If you cut them, they won't grow back!"

When Du Ling heard this, he sighed in his heart. Compared to Yunyang Marquis, the general was indeed inferior.

He paid homage to Huo Guang and said, "I don't agree with the general's words... You must know that raising tigers is dangerous!"

At this time, Tian Yannian was also advising: "What Mr. Du said is true. You must not be soft on people like Tian Guangming!"

"If you kill Tian Guangming today, hundreds, thousands, or even ten thousand people will die the next day. General, please think of this!"

At the end of the day, Tian Yan was unable to pay his respects.

Huo Guang helped Tian Yannian up and said: "I already know the public's heart, please allow me to think deeply about it!"

At this time, the servants came to report that General Zhang Anshi of Chariots and Cavalry and General Bingji of the Right were visiting.

"Please come quickly!"

Huo Guang gave an order.

Soon Zhang Anshi and Bingji were led by their servants to the living room.

After several people greeted each other, Bingji said bluntly: "What does the general want to do with Na Tian Guangming?"

Huo Guang heard this and said, "I'm still thinking about this!"

Zhang Anshi looked surprised when he heard this and said: "Tian Guangming should be punished for plotting to assassinate the minister. Why is the general hesitant?"

Huo Guang said: "Although Tian Guangming has committed a serious crime, he is a close confidant of His Majesty. If he kills him without permission, Your Majesty may not be able to explain it!"

Zhang Anshi said: "General, do you know that what happened in the past few days was all done by Tian Guangming!"

Huo Guang was shocked when he heard this, but his face remained expressionless: "How did General Chariot know this?"

Zhang Anshi looked to the left and right after hearing this.

When Tian Yannian saw this, he understood and immediately asked all the surrounding attendants to retreat thirty steps away.

At this time, Zhang Anshi said: "This is what Guanglu doctor Liu Changle said!"

Huo Guang said: "Liu Changle?"

Huo Guang did not expect that Liu Changle, who seemed to be associated with virtuous literature, would actually be a member of Zhang Anshi.

Zhang Anshi said: "Not bad!"

Huo Guang was thinking about something at this time, but his fingers were tapping several cases unconsciously.

It was obvious that he was making rapid calculations in his mind.

It took him a long time to come back to his senses and said to everyone: "Everyone, please go back to your home first. I have already made a decision!"

…

The next day, Huo Guang ordered in the name of the emperor to kill Tian Guangming and send Tian Guangming's three clans to Liaodong.

After the edict was issued, a group of virtuous writers were all pitiful.

"How unwise Mr. Tian is!"

Dr. Zhu Gong from Taixue beat his chest and shouted.

Liu Changle also cooperated and squeezed out a few tears and said: "Mr. Tian has always been a smart man, why would he do such an unwise thing!"

At this time, Feng Zidu said: "Everyone thinks there is something fishy about this matter!"

Liu Piqiang said in surprise: "Gong Zhiyan thinks someone is framing you?"

Feng Zidu shook his head and said: "The evidence for this matter is certainly conclusive, but someone thought that assassinating Du Ling might not be Tian Gong's original intention!"

Liu Changle was horrified when he heard this: "You mean someone forced Mr. Tian to do this?"

Feng Zidu nodded slightly.

At this time, Duke Zhu had not yet reacted. He said in surprise: "Who can force Duke Tian?"

Liu Changle sighed and lowered his voice: "The only ones who can force Mr. Tian are His Majesty and Guandong Haoqiang!"

Only then did Mr. Zhu react, "He whispered that Your Majesty is too smart to do this..."

Liu Changle sighed and said, "What Mr. Zhu said is true!"

Liu Piqiang was frowning at this time, not knowing what he was thinking in his heart.

At this time, Feng Zidu changed the subject and said: "What we need to pay attention to now is Du Ling. If he implements the policy of the Western Regions in the library, how should he act!"

As soon as Feng Zidu said this, the situation exploded instantly, and everyone cursed Zhang Yue angrily.

Ever since "hundreds of schools of thought were deposed and Confucianism was the only one respected", the academic world of the Han Dynasty has been controlled by Confucianism.

What Zhang Yue did in the Western Regions can be said to have completely violated the fundamental interests of Confucianism.

"Probably not, Du Ling is also a disciple of my Holy Cult..."

Liu Changle also said: "Although Du Ling is on good terms with Zhang Yue, I think he will not harm the interests of our holy religion!"

Zhu Gongdao: "But as far as I know, the reforms in the Western Regions were decided upon by Zhang Yue and Du Ling after discussion!"

Liu Changle said: "The Luntai of the Western Regions is thousands of miles away, how can anyone know the real situation!"

"Du Ling left Luntai. Someone thought that Du Ling's sudden return from the Western Regions might be related to the reform of the Western Regions!"

After hearing this, Liu Piqiang thought for a while and said: "What Dr. Guanglu said is very true... I am afraid that some of them were confused by Zhang Yue!"

Liu Changle said: "What Liu Shizhong said is true. I think Du Ling was taken advantage of by Zhang Yue!"

Feng Zidu also nodded at this time and said: "What you said is quite reasonable, but you still have to observe your actions!"

Liu Piqiang agreed: "Feng Gong's words are reasonable. Only by observing his words and actions can you know the truth!"

…

In the blink of an eye, Du Ling, Zhang Huan and others had returned to Chang'an for two months.

Zhang Huan now not only returned to the Yulin Army, but was also appointed as the Yulin Colonel by Huo Guang.

Du Ling returned to the library and continued teaching and educating people.

According to his plan with Zhang Yue, Du Ling did not carry out reforms to the library for the time being.

Both Du Ling and Yunyang Houfu have been very low-key during this period, and have been patiently waiting for opportunities to arise.

Du Ling's hibernation also reduced the hatred of Xianliang Literature towards him.

Of course, Liu Changle's contribution is indispensable for this.

Liu Changle, who was originally a clan member of the Han Dynasty, had already secretly turned to Zhang Yue and joined the Qianniu Guard.

At this moment, another major event happened, which completely caused the virtuous literature and powerful people to turn their attention away from Du Ling and Yunyang Houfu.
Chapter completed!