In the more than a month since Li Daozong led his army to attack, Chang'an City has been quite calm on the surface. Except for the soaring price of food, there have not been any major changes.
But there are undercurrents surging behind the scenes in Chang'an City.
Wei Zheng spent all his strength and killed many generals of Tiance Mansion, but there were still some hard bones that he could not chew no matter how hard he tried.
And after they couldn't wait for Li Shimin to deliver the news to them no matter how hard they waited, these tough guys began to connect in secret.
The leader was Zhang Liang, one of Li Shimin's confidants.
After Chai Shao discovered that Zhang Liang's troops frequently appeared outside the barracks of the Eighth Army Palace of Qin Prince, he immediately reported the matter to Zhaode Palace.
Li Yuanji is busy dealing with the problem of the eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
After more than two months of interrogation, there was still no movement from Liu Jun, but Sun Fujia had already investigated everything clearly and rushed to the Zhaode Hall to report.
"Are you saying that Liu Jun is innocent and that everything in the palace is done by the eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs alone?"
Li Yuanji was wearing a white shirt and sat lazily on the couch. After Sun Fujia finished reporting everything he found, he asked doubtfully.
Sun Fujia had sweat on his forehead. While wiping the sweat, he said cautiously: "After several rounds of inspections, I have confirmed that Liu Shaojian did not do anything to frame him up. On the contrary, the chief eunuch of the Ministry of Internal Affairs did a lot. "
The reason why Sun Fujia was sweating and spoke cautiously was because during the investigation, he also found out some secrets in the palace.
Many of these secrets were related to scandals in the palace, so he couldn't help but sweat.
Anyone else would definitely be sweating after learning about the many scandals in the palace.
Because no one knows whether Li Yuanji will kill people and silence them.
Seeing that Sun Fujia had confirmed Liu Jun's innocence, Li Yuanji couldn't help but said: "I won't hide it from you. I also sent Liu Jun to check on the eunuch, and the manpower he can use in the palace is... He must have more eyes and ears at his disposal than you, so why did you find out about it before he found out about it?"
Sun Fujia hurriedly bent down and said: "I dare not deceive Your Highness. When I was investigating this matter, I did encounter someone sent by Shaojian Liu to also investigate this matter.
And it is more detailed and accurate than what I checked..."
When Sun Fujia reached this point, he did not go on to say anything more. If he said any more, he would offend others.
He did not investigate as carefully as Liu Jun, nor did he investigate as accurately as Liu Jun. He had already investigated the matter clearly, so Liu Jun must have also investigated the matter. As for why Liu Jun did not report it, it was hard for him to say.
Whether Liu Jun has selfish motives or Liu Jun has other plans, it is not his place to talk.
If he says the wrong thing and offends someone, he will most likely end up living.
Although Sun Fujia didn't say it clearly, Li Yuanji immediately understood the meaning of his words, and while thinking about what Liu Jun wanted to do, he said calmly: "Remember to keep everything I asked you to investigate this time confidential, and You are not allowed to keep any words, otherwise you should know what will happen."
Sun Fuqiang swallowed his saliva and hurriedly bowed and said: "I understand that I didn't record any words, and I will control my mouth well."
Li Yuanji nodded slowly and said: "That's good. Let's go back and have a good rest for a few days. In a few days, I will take up my post at the Ministry of Punishment."
Sun Fujia raised his head in surprise.
Does this mean... that you want to give him a promotion?
Li Yuanji saw Sun Fujia standing there with his head raised stupidly, and couldn't help but said: "Why, you don't want to?"
Sun Fujia shook his head hastily.
Just kidding, he has mastered so many secrets in the palace. Not only was he not killed, but he was also promoted. Why wouldn't he want to?
He should treat guests and set off firecrackers.
"You should first go to the Criminal Department of the Ministry of Justice and serve as a director. Although the official position is not high, you have a lot of things to do. If you do well, I will have another appointment."
Li Yuanji looked at Sun Fujia's stupid look and spoke again.
This is the first official he has promoted seriously since he came to power. He may become one of his direct descendants in the court in the future, so as long as his ability is not bad, he does not mind raising his hand and promoting more.
One, let him sit in a high position as soon as possible to share his worries.
Although Sun Fujia's background and the time when he became an official determined that he would not be able to become a general or a prime minister in the future, he could still be in charge of a department.
After all, although he was the number one scholar, most of the officials appointed in the early Tang Dynasty were based on recommendation or nepotism. Not many people cared about the number one scholar. In addition, his time as an official was too short, and those who stood in front of him were Chen Shuda, Fang Xuanling, etc.
A group of outstanding figures who shine in history.
Moreover, these outstanding people have made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and he can't compete with them.
So he figured out that it would be difficult to become a general, and taking charge of a movie would probably be the pinnacle of his life.
When Sun Fujia heard this, he was really grateful. He quickly walked to the palace, prostrated in the tunnel and said: "Your Highness, Sun Fujia, thank you for your kindness."
In this period of competition for backers and family status, it is actually very difficult for officials like him who have passed the imperial examination to be promoted.
Li Yuanji could value him and promote him, how could he not be moved?
"Okay, go back and have a good rest, and then work hard. Although I promoted you, how far you can go depends on your ability. If you are not capable, even if I want to promote you, I am afraid you will not be convinced.
Everyone."
Li Yuanji spoke calmly, ordered a few sentences from Sun Fujia, and waved his hand to indicate that Sun Fujia could leave.
Sun Fujia kowtowed respectfully, sat up and said, "I will not disappoint His Highness."
Li Yuanji nodded and said nothing more.
Sun Fujia got up from the ground, bowed again, and exited Zhaode Hall.
As soon as he left, Cai Yungong, the former eighteenth bachelor and now Chai Shao's deputy, arrived.
Since the work of recruiting the Eighth Army of the Prince of Qin was relatively long, Cai Yungong often went to the palace instead of Chai Shao, so Li Yuanji and Cai Yungong gradually became familiar with each other.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! After passing through the palace, Cai Yungong appeared in the palace. After a simple salute, he quickly said: "Your Highness, Mr. Chai is at the headquarters of the Qin Prince's Mansion.
Traces of Zhang Liang's Buqu were discovered outside, and I specially ordered my ministers to report it."
Li Yuanji frowned slightly, "Zhang Liang's part?"
Cai Yungong nodded quickly.
Li Yuanji snorted coldly: "It seems that some people still don't give up."
Cai Yungong hesitated and said, "What Mr. Chai means is that if you can be gentle, be gentle. If you really can't be gentle, it's not too late to use violence.
After all, Zhang Liang also contributed to our Tang Dynasty, and he was also a warrior who was good at fighting.
If he were to be killed in a hurry, it would be a great loss to the Tang Dynasty."
Li Yuanji stared at Cai Yungong coldly and said, "Chai Shao is teaching me how to do things?"
Chai Shao is drifting.
Cai Yungong hurriedly lowered his head and said: "Chai Gong probably didn't mean this. Chai Gong probably just wanted to give His Highness some advice."
Li Yuanji snorted coldly: "I have given them enough face. Not only did I ask Quan Xu to appease them, but I also asked Wei Zheng to appease them. It took more than two months.
It’s okay if they don’t want to be appeased, but if they still want to stir up trouble behind their backs, then don’t blame me for being rude.”
Cai Yungong opened his mouth but stopped talking.
Li Yuanji glared at Cai Yungong and said, "If you have something to say, just say it. Don't hesitate."
Cai Yungong hesitated and said: "Among the ministers, Your Highness has not determined their pulse. If he had accurately identified them and prescribed the right medicine, they would definitely be recruited."
There is something in Cai Yungong's words.
Li Yuanji understood it instantly, "What do you have in mind?"
Cai Yungong hurriedly bowed and said: "I'm scared, I can't say that I have any high opinions. But I have also served under His Royal Highness King Qin before, and I know that the people like Zhang Liang who are most convinced by Qu Tutong, Yin Kaishan, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, and Cheng Yao Gold these people.
Therefore, if His Highness can recruit any of Qu Tutong, Yin Kaishan, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, and Cheng Yaojin, and ask them to help with the case, he will definitely convince Zhang Liang and others."
There are also Changsun Wuji, Changsun Shunde and others, Cai Yungong did not mention them.
Because he knew very well that it was impossible for these people to be recruited until Li Shimin died.
Even if they are appeased, they will still have their own hidden agendas.
Li Yuanji said thoughtfully: "You mean, let me meet Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, and Cheng Yaojin in person to see if I can appease them, and then let them persuade Zhang Liang?"
The reason why Qu Tutong and Yin Kaishan were not replaced was because these two people were not in Chang'an City.
There is no way to bring it back.
Cai Yungong nodded without hesitation: "Your Highness had better go see Cheng Yaojin first..."
The reason why Cai Yungong chose Cheng Yaojin among Qin, Yuchi, and Cheng was because Cheng Yaojin was the most knowledgeable about current affairs.
Compared with Qin Qiong's emphasis on love and righteousness, and Yu Chigong's stubbornness, Cheng Yaojin's brain is obviously more lively and easier to be appeased.
After Li Yuanji thought for a while, he eliminated Yu Chigong as a candidate.
Because Yu Chigong was favored by Li Shimin, Yuchi Gong's loyalty to Li Shimin was definitely the highest among the three.
In addition, Captain Chi Gong is a stubborn person, so it is much more difficult to recruit him than to recruit Li Shimin.
So if you want to recruit Wei Chigong, you might as well find a way to recruit Li Shimin directly.
Therefore, this candidate can be eliminated decisively.
Then the only ones left are Qin Qiong and Cheng Yaojin.
Although Qin Qiong is not as easy to appease as Cheng Yaojin, Li Shimin can still take advantage of something like "selling" Qin Qiong.
It's just like Li Shimin didn't listen to the advice, didn't send people to rescue Luo Shixin, and 'sold' Luo Shixin.
For those who value love and justice, this is a kind of betrayal.
After being betrayed, they have knots in their hearts. How can they remain loyal?
Good guy, I regard you as my big brother. I’m not even afraid of death for you. Why are you selling me?!
What the hell do you think I am?
"Then I will follow your idea and go see Qin Qiong and Yuchi Gong. If they are unwilling to be appeased, or if they are appeased, they are unwilling to talk to Zhang Liang and others, which will delay my cleanup of Zhang Liang and others.
Time, then you have to bear part of the responsibility."
After briefly speculating on the feasibility of the matter, Li Yuanji slowly spoke.
Cai Yungong was stunned for a moment, and had the urge to slap himself.
I want you to be greedy and talkative.
He just gave some suggestions of his own based on Chai Shao's thoughts, with the purpose of making good friends with Chai Shao and paving a bright road for himself in the power center of the Tang Dynasty headed by Li Yuanji and Li Xiuning.
Who knows that Li Yuanji will let him take responsibility?!
