The news of Tubo's capture swept through Chang'an like the wind.
At the Duke Protector's residence, Yu Zhang and He'er were chatting in the backyard study. Xiao'e hurriedly came in to pass on the news. The two were overjoyed when they heard that Tubo had captured it, which meant that the young master would be back soon, and there would be no need to worry about it anymore.
Frightened and frightened, the two of them felt deeply these days that it would be impossible without Qin Huaidao in their house.
The two of them talked happily, and all the progress and worries in their minds were swept away. As they were chatting, a member of the village guard team responsible for guarding the gate hurried over: "Sister He'er, there is a group of people outside, claiming to be from the Japanese country.
Deputy envoy, send the money to redeem the young master."
"Redemption, who?" He'er asked in surprise.
"Said he was redeeming Tian Zhong's body for them."
He'er became more and more curious. He wouldn't make random decisions if he didn't understand the situation. He quickly asked her to help find Jia Youcai. Jia Youcai had heard about it and thought for a while and said: "Princess, when the young master arrested Lu Dongzan
At that time, Tian Zhong, the Japanese envoy, jumped out to cause trouble. The young master arrested him and demanded two million yuan in compensation. This matter involves the court, and we cannot accept it, and..."
"And what? Uncle Jia said bluntly that Yuzhang is not an outsider." Yuzhang urged.
Jia Youcai was right. During this period of time together, he found that Princess Yuzhang was easy to get along with. She was not a bad person and she also safeguarded the interests of the family. He no longer hesitated and said seriously: "Moreover, the Japanese country did not agree to redeem people at the beginning and went around to stir up trouble."
Other countries have poured dirty water on the young master, and now they are suddenly sent here, which may be related to the destruction of Tubo."
"You mean that after Tubo was destroyed, the Japanese were afraid and wanted to buy some peace?" After all, Yuzhang grew up in the imperial palace, so he was very sensitive to politics.
Jia Youcai nodded, then shook his head and explained: "Princess, maybe the Japanese country is afraid, but the timing is not right. The court is preparing to reward the young master as a county king. Do you think that the young master is now famous all over the world and scares the Japanese country into compromising?
Suddenly there are two million more silver, rich, famous, and the Tibetan army at hand, can the Holy One not be worried?"
"What do you mean..." Yu Zhang thought a lot and his expression changed drastically.
"That's right, the Japanese country is not redeeming people. They want to kill people and kill our young master. Therefore, we can't take this money, but we can't make it easier for the Japanese country. The old man suggested that the princess come forward to receive the money, and then leave it intact.
Transport it back to the palace and hand it over to the Holy One. The life and death of the Protector's Palace depends entirely on the princess." Jia Youcai gave a solemn salute.
"Can't we just accept it?" He'er asked rhetorically. In the end, it was because he lacked experience in political struggle and looked at things superficially.
Jia Youcai did not explain, but just looked at Yuzhang, who smiled bitterly and said: "Sister He'er, this matter is not a question of whether to accept it or not, but a matter of the attitude of the Protectorate's government. Even if he doesn't accept it, my father will do more."
I thought, it would be better to collect it and send it over, directly expressing my position and determination."
"Hello, princess!" Jia Youcai breathed a sigh of relief. Such a smart mistress will save a lot of trouble in the future.
He'er reacted and quickly said: "They are really bad. Aren't they here to make people sick? How much money did they bring?"
"Yes, don't ask. Just take him away. Your attitude must be firm. I'll handle it. Don't show your face." Yu Zhang also reacted and hurried out.
Not long after, Yuzhang came to the gate and saw several large carts lined up. Japanese guards protected the carriages, and flying cavalry were watching next to them. Yuzhang shouted: "Who is the deputy envoy of Japan?"
A middle-aged man came forward and saluted. Yu Zhang did not wait for the other person to speak and continued: "The redeemed money has been collected by the Princess on behalf of the Protector's Palace. Please take the money to the palace."
"Ah?" The deputy's face changed greatly.
Yu Zhang suddenly felt something was wrong and asked coldly: "What, is there a problem?"
"No, no, but this is money for the Protector, how can it be taken to the palace?" the deputy asked quickly.
"The Duke Protector's Office has collected the money, where do I need your consent to take it?" Yuzhang became resolute. Seeing that the deputy envoy was doing well, he suddenly broke into a cold sweat, his eyes wandered around, and he couldn't help but look in the direction of the carriage and asked.
: "Why, you dare to refuse this princess?"
Although the princess has no real power, her status is special and no one dares to disobey her easily.
The deputy's eyes dodge, and suddenly he screamed strangely and ran away. Those who were guarding the carriage also fled in all directions. Yuzhang looked a little confused and shouted quickly: "Hurry, catch them."
Fei Qi also sensed that there was something strange about this group of people, and immediately rushed to arrest them. Yu Zhang quickly came to a carriage, pointed at the carriage and shouted: "Open it and take a look."
The princess escort went up and opened the curtain of the carriage. There was nothing inside. Yu Zhang's face changed drastically. He suddenly realized that this was a conspiracy. He came in under the guise of redeeming people. In fact, he didn't have a penny, but as long as the carriage entered
The Protectorate's Office couldn't tell clearly.
When the money is not obtained, the person will have to be let go. More importantly, it will cause the Holy Emperor to speculate about a sinister plan. No wonder he chose to come here today. This is to take advantage of Qin Huaidao's absence to sow discord between the monarch and his ministers, save people, and return the favor.
It's a good thing that the housekeeper Jia Youcai is there, otherwise there will be endless troubles.
At this moment, Yuzhang was frightened for a while, and said to the flying knight who was left beside him: "Go and report to the emperor quickly, saying that the Japanese country intends to murder the protector of the country, and bring the carriage up."
"Your order!" Fei Qi recognized Yu Zhang and agreed, and a small team drove the carriage straight to the palace.
Yuzhang hurried back home and found He'er and Jia Youcai to talk about the situation. The two of them broke out in a cold sweat and were frightened. Fortunately, they were not greedy, otherwise they would not have been able to explain clearly. He'er was so angry that he cursed
He said: "What is the Japanese country going to do? Are they not afraid that the young master will come back to deal with them?"
"Who knew, it's so abnormal." Yuzhang also looked puzzled. Seeing Jia Youcai thinking silently, he couldn't help but ask: "Uncle Jia, what did you think of?"
"It should be that when the Japanese nation saw that Tubo was destroyed, they realized the crisis and made a dangerous move to frame the young master. As long as the young master was suppressed and no longer trusted by the Holy Lord, no one could attack and control it. The Japanese nation lived far away from home, and the DPRK and China also
It is true that no one has the means to conquer the Japanese country, except the young master." Jia Youcai analyzed.
"I see, I'm going to see my father." Yu Zhang said and left in a hurry.
Jia Youcai waited for Yuzhang to go far away, and then warned: "He'er, the young master is not here, we must cheer up and be more careful. It is not a good thing for the court to reward the young master as a county king. Someone wants to harm the young master. The family
You must not make any statement about the reward, and I will issue the silence order after the young master handles it himself."
"Understood, Uncle Jia, it's your decision." He'er said quickly.
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Yu Zhang hurried to the palace, found Li Er in the Ganlu Hall and explained the situation. Li Er was so shrewd that he immediately thought of the key point and began to think deeply. Yu Zhang waited for a while and asked anxiously: "Father, at that time, my son
I was there and saw clearly that their intentions were evil and unforgivable."
"Come here, check to see if anyone has been arrested. Inform Lu Guogong that the Japanese embassy has been sealed, and all the people inside will be arrested and interrogated." Li Er shouted.
"I obey the order!" Wang De hurried over.
Yuzhang breathed a sigh of relief and felt that there was something in his father's words. If it was about other things, he would not ask more questions, but it was about Qin Huaidao and he couldn't help but ask: "Father, is there another conspiracy behind it?
"
"Definitely, and it's not small. So many people in the court suddenly agreed to make Huaidao the county king, just like what they had discussed long ago. Then, the Japanese country framed him under the guise of redeeming people. This is because they want me to really reward Huaidao as the king.
The king of the county is afraid of Huai Dao from now on, so he put it in a high pavilion and never uses it again. It's a good idea. You won't let me use it, but I insist on using it, and use it seriously." Li Er said in a deep voice, with a light in his eyes.
"It's understandable that the Japanese country doesn't like the Tang Dynasty, but the Japanese country can't command so many high officials in the court. Who is behind the plot to frame Brother Qin?" Yu Zhang asked.
"Who else can there be?" Li Er paused here, and his tone changed: "Okay, don't ask too much about the affairs of the court. During this period, you are still staying in the Duke Protector's Mansion to prevent villains from coming to Japan.
I probably didn’t know you were there at the time, otherwise I wouldn’t have gone to the car empty-handed and shot myself in the foot. It’s a good thing that you were here. Otherwise, even if my father believed in the truth, all the officials would take the opportunity to make an attack and ask the Protector’s Office to spend two dollars.
He paid millions of dollars in compensation and tainted Huai Dao's reputation to add fuel to the flames, so that your father cannot continue to reuse Huai Dao, and his intentions are worthy of death."
"Okay, where are you?" Yu Zhang left in a hurry without asking any more questions.
Li Er watched Yu Zhang go out and shook his head. The female student was not in the right place. When he thought of the mastermind behind it, his face instantly turned cold. He said to himself: "My good brother, are you the one who took action again? You can use such destructive means."
Coming out would be a disgrace to your name of benevolence and righteousness, and would be inconsistent with your past conduct? Could it be that there is someone else?"
"Report!"
Wang De hurriedly ran in: "Your Majesty, the Japanese embassy has long been deserted. When Fei Qi chased the deputy envoy, he had been killed. The murderer is unknown, and the same goes for others. Someone silenced him first."
"What?"
Li Er was furious: "Could it be Fengyu Tower again, and the Japanese country... I and you are incompatible with each other."