After a few conversations, Gu Qing understood that Ji Wen came with a threat. The famous cruel official acted quite domineeringly. It can be heard from his tone of murderous smile that he had to force Gu Qing to submit today.

Gu Qing could understand his mood. After all, he blocked his way of wealth. Who wouldn't be in a hurry? Besides, behind this list, there may be many big people standing there. Li Linfu should have taken the big head, and the remaining small head was also a considerable fortune, which is worthy of many court officials' competition. Ji Wen was probably pushed out to be the first to be a leader.

The Chief of the Left Guard is just a small character, and he can't even stand the edge of the center of the power of the court. However, unfortunately he missed the small power of the signing list, but this power could not bypass him. If there were any mistakes in the process, it would be easy to be caught by the censors of the Censorate. Now the court is divided into three factions, the East Palace, Li Linfu, Yang Guozhong, and Li prime minister, but he cannot cover the sky with one hand. There are still countless enemies in the court waiting to catch him and pull him off.

This is why Jiwen had to take the initiative to come to the door. He first politely and then the soldiers, and first try to solve the problem peacefully. If the peaceful means cannot be solved, then they will wait for their revenge.

The most difficult person is Gu Qing.

In my heart, Gu Qing was unwilling to sign the custody. He didn't like to get involved in factions and troubles, and he was even more unwilling to give the handle to Li Linfu. If he signed the arrest, it would be the handle.

But he was even more reluctant to cause trouble and offend powerful enemies.

Li Linfu is the prime minister who is inferior to one person and above tens of millions of people. Gu Qing cannot afford to offend him or force him.

It would not be of much use to protect Yang Guifei. The corruption of the Zuowei involved in the government affairs, and Yang Guifei could not protect him. Gu Qing probably would not occupy a very important position in Li Longji's heart.

A very simple example, if Gu Qing and Li Linfu fell into the water at the same time, who would Li Longji save?

According to Gu Qing's guess, Li Longji would definitely not save him, but he might not necessarily save Li Linfu. He might watch Gu Qing drown, and at the same time he would also let Li Linfu get 80% full in the water. When Li Linfu was dying, Li Longji's final choice would still save Li Linfu. As for Gu Qing, a young boy, drowns when he drowns. What a pity?

Talent? What is talent? Is Li Bai's talent high enough? Did Li Longji try to keep him when he resigned from office and left the palace?

The Ming Emperor admired the world with only beauties in his eyes. Why should the ministers cherish? There were not many other people in the prosperous Tang Dynasty, and there were the most talents. A group of people died and a new group would be added soon, but it was still a bright world.

Therefore, Gu Qing never dared to overestimate his position in Li Longji's heart. If this trouble is now stolen, it will not be a simple complaint and everything will be fine. Although the corrupt official of the Zuo Guard will be punished, Gu Qing may not be able to escape unscathed. Maybe Li Longji would chop Gu Qing down with one knife in order to appease Li Linfu.

Because Li Linfu is the prime minister under one person, Li Longji can suppress prime minister, but cannot touch Li Linfu. "Prime Minister" and "Li Linfu" must be discussed separately in Li Longji's mind. Now Li Longji deliberately cultivates Yang Guozhong and constantly adds him to the position of prime minister in order to replace Li Linfu at any time. However, before Yang Guozhong's wings were full, Li Longji would not replace Li Linfu.

Gu Qing is too weak now, and he can't shake the balanced situation in the court arranged by Li Longji himself.

A corruption case involving 100,000 yuan cannot be shaken. The more likely is that Li Longji will take it lightly.

Ji Wen sat opposite Gu Qing, but Gu Qing's mind was spinning rapidly.

If you only focus on the current Zuowei corruption case, then it will naturally be clear that black and white, and you can see who is the good and who is the bad at first glance.

However, if you look at the court, the emperor's mind, and the factional and factional slander balance the situation, then there will be no black, white, good and evil in the current corruption case. Li Longji has the final say for who is the good and who is the bad. From the overall situation of the court, the final say will fall on whose butt. It is really hard to say. There is a great possibility that Li Longji will remove the person who has lifted the lid.

After thinking about this clearly, a layer of cold sweat broke out on Gu Qing's back, and he felt a little scared.

In the morning, he was still wondering whether to go directly to the palace to see Li Longji and take this case to the end. Anyway, he was not greedy for a penny, but instead revealed a group of borers. Even if he was useless, he could not be considered a mistake, right?

At this moment, Gu Qing thought more deeply, maybe it was an unforgivable fault.

So Gu Qing instantly decided to compromise.

This is due to his instinct to protect himself. If there is a problem in front of him and he cannot solve it, or if it will cause him to kill himself after it is solved, then Gu Qing will choose to bypass it.

Human nature is selfish. The so-called justice and the so-called loyalty to the emperor and serving the country are just loud slogans for Gu Qing. It doesn’t matter if he shouts without fear of life. But if someone puts a knife on his neck, all he has to do is survive. Justice, etc., stand aside first.

After making the decision, Gu Qing was still a little confused, but he still showed the kindest smile and looked at Ji Wen and said, "Doctor Ji, I don't want to participate in this matter."

Ji Wen was stunned, staring at Gu Qing's eyes, stroked his sparse rat beards and pondered without saying a word. He was thinking about the meaning of Gu Qing's words.

"Gu Changshi said 'don't want to participate', which means..."

Gu Qing smiled and said, "It's just that I don't want to participate. I don't want to sign and cause trouble. I won't add any resistance to you, nor will I sue you. Just pretend that I don't know about this matter at all. I believe that with the skills of Li Xiang and Doctor Ji, there must be a way to bypass me and achieve my goal. Doctor Ji, I'm saying it clearly enough?"

Ji Wen nodded subconsciously, then stared at him suspiciously, and said, "You... really won't sue?"

"No, I don't want to touch this at all. I also hope that Li Xiang and Doctor Ji will not force me to touch this matter. We will not interfere with the water in the well. The dozen boxes you gave me were still placed steadily in the backyard room without any movement. Please take them away when you leave. How about it?"

Ji Wen showed a hesitant look.

The signing of the Zuo Guard Chief is a necessary process. If Gu Qing agrees to sign the list, the completion of this matter will be flawless. However, Gu Qing has made it clear that he does not want to get involved in this matter. Then this necessary process is not without expedient methods. It is just that more officials are needed in the Zuo Guard, and some tricks are needed to keep the list three times, at least in writing, without any flaws.

Then the clerks who were scammers at the Censorate would not get the handle, and the followers of Donggong and Yang Guozhong were helpless with Li Xiang.

The key lies in Gu Qing's attitude. If he could keep his promise and not sue, this matter would still be a perfect solution, and he would get a huge sum of 100,000 yuan.

Will Gu Qing really keep his promise? An official like Ji Wen is almost wiped out. He doesn’t even believe his own father. How could he believe Gu Qing?

But Ji Wen believes in Li Linfu, and to be precise, he believes in Li Linfu's power.

Why did Gu Qing compromise? Why didn't he want to get involved in this matter? To be honest, he was afraid. He was afraid of Li Linfu's power. If he was smarter, he would know Li Linfu's position in the heart of the emperor. Even if this matter was reported to the emperor, it would not necessarily shake Li Xiang. Everyone knows this fact.

If a person has a sense of fear, he will know the right way to advance and retreat in a person and knows the rules of the game set by the strong. Gu Qing, the young man, is obviously a smart person.

"Gu Changshi keeps his word?" Ji Wen asked slowly as he stared at Gu Qing's eyes.

Gu Qing nodded with a smile: "Keep your word, the character of the lower official has always been as high as his talent. Doctor Ji must believe me."

Ji Wen stared at Gu Qing deeply, then curled his lips, revealing a smile that was unknown whether it was a sarcasm or a meaningless smile, and then stood up to say goodbye.

Gu Qing politely delivered Ji Wen to the door, and watched him take away more than a dozen boxes of heavy gifts with his own eyes. Looking at the back of the carriage leaving, the smile on Gu Qing's face gradually became stiff.

"Did I do something wrong?" Gu Qing murmured to himself.

Is life important or so-called justice important? Everyone’s answer is different, and Gu Qing has made his own choice.

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The next day, Gu Qing entered the Left Guard, and came directly to the house where Li Guangbi worked.

Li Guangbi's face today was a little ugly. When Gu Qing came in and saluted, he just nodded lightly.

"Have you dealt with the list?" Li Guangbi asked.

Gu Qing was silent for a moment and said, "It's dealt with."

"Oh? How to deal with it, tell me."

Gu Qing smiled bitterly: "Just pretend that I don't know anything. I don't sign the custody and don't want to provoke them."

"Who is the person behind it?"

"Ji Wen, the doctor of the Ministry of Revenue, behind Ji Wen... is Li Xiang." Gu Qing said honestly.

Li Guangbi was shocked, then pursed his lips, his face becoming more and more ugly.

Gu Qing sighed: "Uncle Li, don't blame me, I have to admit that I can't afford to offend Li Xiang."

Li Guangbi's voice trembled, obviously trying to suppress his anger: "Just just watch them greedy for 100,000 yuan? This is all the people's wealth and ointment that the people of the Tang Dynasty have worked hard to pick out from their mouths!"

Gu Qing lowered his head and whispered: "That's right, but even if we sue the emperor, will Uncle Li think His Majesty will punish Li Xiang for his crime?"

Li Guangbi was stunned, his anger seemed to have been pierced by someone, and he was instantly deflated, and he sighed with his head down dejectedly.

If the emperor is not a wise ruler, the definition of justice and evil will be very vague. The power to judge good and evil is in the hands of the emperor. The emperor has the ability to reverse good and evil. Then, even if he sacrifices his life to fight evil, what is the meaning?

Li Guangbi's voice became hoarse: "So, what will they do next?"

Gu Qing whispered: "By bypass me, the chief minister, and continue to bribe the left guard officials, and maybe he will do some tricks in the process."

Li Guangbi was disheartened for a moment and waved his hand lazily, saying, "I understand, you go out."
Chapter completed!