Chapter 238 This time I have to deal with Empress Wu!
When he opened the door and looked in the distance, Li Yan's face was calm.
The anger, depression and sadness in my heart were all wiped away, leaving only the calmest thinking.
He turned to look at the people behind him: "What did you feel about what you saw along the way?"
Eunuch Gao and Yang Zaiwei were silent. One of the three chamberlains showed a look of intolerance, while the other two did not react much and looked very numb...
Li Yan said calmly: "When you practice Guangming Jin in Ci'en Temple, you should also be familiar with Buddhism. You should know the retribution of cause and effect. The sins you have done in this life will be repaid in the next life..."
The expressions of the two chamberlains changed immediately, and they said: "The disaster is tragic, and it is not the fault of the slaves!"
Li Yandao: "Natural disasters are inevitable, but man-made disasters can be avoided. The food shortage in the pass is not just this year. Disasters occur every year. All counties and counties have been prepared for it. Why is the disaster so serious this time? If you have a clear conscience, naturally
It can be said that it has nothing to do with it, and there will be no evil retribution in the next life!"
The two chamberlains turned pale and quickly clasped their hands together and chanted the Buddha's name silently.
Li Yan said no more: "Let's go, let's enter the city!"
There are twelve gates in the outer city of Chang'an. Except for the highest-level Mingde Gate, which has five gates, the others have three gates.
There are also three gates in the far gate. Usually these three gates are open, and pedestrians are divided into three passages to enter and exit in sequence.
But today, only one city gate was opened, and there were obviously fewer people coming and going. However, there were many more guards guarding the gate, and they kept scanning the passers-by with vigilant eyes.
Especially when they see those with thin bodies, they immediately come forward to question them, and some simply expel them and refuse to enter the city.
Even though Li Yan was not wearing official robes, he was sitting on the lion's throne and looked like a noble man. When he got to the door, he took out the fish charm and entered the city smoothly.
After entering the city, Yang Zaiwei couldn't help it anymore: "These people are hiding their ears and stealing the news. Do they think they can pretend that nothing happened if they don't spread the disaster outside to Chang'an?"
Li Yan said: "They can really pretend that nothing happened. Just look at the people on the street."
When everyone looked around, they saw that although the pedestrians were not as continuous as before, they were still very dense, with smiles on their faces.
These cheers and laughter usually warm people's hearts, but at this moment, they seem particularly harsh.
Because just half a day ago, they saw with their own eyes how the victims outside bared their white teeth, gnawed on tree bark, ate Guanyin soil, vomited yellow water, and fell down on the roadside to die.
Not only were the people on the street unaffected by the disaster, every mansion with its doors open to the outside and the homes of dignitaries were mostly bustling with activity, and the sounds of guests being entertained could be faintly heard.
The victims wanted to have a meal of gruel, but these wealthy families were still singing and dancing, just like usual.
Li Yan said: "This is the most terrifying situation. Without the pain of bone cutting, I don't know how miserable the situation is in various places. Even if I know, I will pretend that I don't know."
Eunuch Gao couldn't stand it anymore, but he knew that it was unrealistic for these powerful nobles to stop spending extravagance. The only solution was: "If all the officials go to the Eastern Capital, the food in Guanzhong will not be available."
Such a shortage..."
He hesitated for a moment, and finally gritted his teeth: "It is His Highness the Crown Prince who urges people to go to Dongdu to eat. If Li Jiyi wants to go to see His Highness the Crown Prince first, I can arrange it. I just ask Li Jiyi not to say anything else. I am also a slave.
I can’t help myself!”
Li Yan glanced at him with a slightly gentle look: "I appreciate Gao Naiguan's kindness, but it's hard to get close to Shaoyang Academy now, right?"
Eunuch Gao said: "I can think of a way."
Li Yan shook his head: "That's not necessary. I won't go to see the prince now, but I have to ask you to..."
He looked at the three chamberlains behind Eunuch Gao: "I would like to ask the three of them to go to Shaoyangyuan on my behalf, so that His Highness the Crown Prince should not continue to suggest going to Dongdu."
Everyone was stunned, and Li Yan took out a letter from his waist: "Give it to Chamberlain Cao in Shaoyang Courtyard. It would be better if it can be given to the Crown Princess. Make sure His Royal Highness receives this letter."
The waiter took it hesitantly.
Li Yan knew their concerns: "Are any of you literate?"
One of them said: "I know something."
Li Yan said: "I haven't sealed the letter. You can read it yourself."
The chamberlain opened it hesitantly, looked at it, and found that it was really to persuade His Highness the Crown Prince.
Li Yan said: "You don't have to worry. After His Royal Highness reads the letter and asks about the situation, you only need to report what you saw and heard on the road. There is no need to say more about the rest."
The chamberlain breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they were not prepared to confront the master behind them, there was no reason why they would not be willing to do so.
The three of them saluted together: "Please rest assured, Li Jiyi, I will definitely bring the letter. I also hope that the disaster will pass soon and accumulate virtue for the next life!"
Li Yan nodded and looked at Eunuch Gao again: "Since Gao Eunuch is back, he naturally wants to go to the palace to see the queen..."
Eunuch Gao became nervous.
The two parties had a tacit understanding not to mention the person behind it, even if they both knew it well, but sometimes this fig leaf is needed. If it is torn away, there will be no room for relaxation.
What made him feel like he was being pardoned was that Li Yan did not say any fierce words, but said calmly: "Please ask the senior officials to report to the queen in detail what they heard and saw at the border. The current situation of Tubo and Tuyuhun must be reported."
illustrate."
Eunuch Gao bowed and said: "Of course, I have to report to the Queen of Heaven. Doesn't Li Jiyi have anything to say?"
Li Yan said: "There is no need to say anything. I will tell you in person after I enter the palace. The senior internal officials can complete their duties. Regarding the exposure of Qiu Pavilion leader, it is okay to just say it. There is no need to hide it."
Eunuch Gao was silent for a moment and bowed deeply: "Li Jiyi, take care!"
The four chamberlains left, and Li Yan said to Yang Zaiwei: "Get off your horse and take a walk?"
The two of them dismounted their horses and walked slowly, blending into the crowd.
Having witnessed the misery in various parts of Guanzhong with his own eyes, Yang Zaiwei became more and more uncomfortable as he walked, and simply said: "Li Yuanfang, what on earth are you going to do?"
Li Yan said: "We will talk about some things later. What I want to do now is to alleviate the disaster in the pass and save more people."
Yang Zaiwei snorted coldly: "I listen to my master. Otherwise, I will never understand this kind of thing. I will definitely help the prince succeed. These officials want to stay in Chang'an, right? Kill a group of them, and you are afraid of them
Not leaving?"
Li Yan asked: "Do you know which officials want to stay in Chang'an?"
Yang Zaiwei frowned: "Those who want to go to the Eastern Capital must be officials from the Jiangnan faction. The water transport from Jiangnan goes directly to Luoyang, and they speak more powerfully there. As for those who oppose it, of course they don't want the officials from Jiangnan to rise. I don't know the details.
Well...you, a fifth-grade official, ask me to be an assassin?"
Li Yandao: "There is no need to belittle yourself. You are from the Yang family in Hongnong. You have suffered hardships and experience, and your vision is very accurate. Do you still remember the bet between you and me?"
Yang Zaiwei perked up and said, "Who do you want to kill? You can choose at will among hundreds of officials, even the prime minister is fine!"
Li Yandao: "On the contrary, the bet I want you to fulfill is that you will not accept any assassination missions during the period of time I require."
Yang Zaiwei was stunned.
Li Yan looked at him: "No matter who you are asked to assassinate, you will not accept it. Is this against morality and beyond your ability?"
Yang Zaiwei was very puzzled: "I don't violate it, but I don't violate it. At worst, I pretend to be injured or simply hide, but why?"
Li Yan said: "Besides you, there are probably only a few masters who have mastered the power of consciousness to such an extent. I asked you not to accept the mission, which can be regarded as reducing one variable."
Yang Zaiwei raised his eyebrows: "Of course, my master has three disciples, and I am the most powerful, but if you really want to guard against this, why didn't you kill me as early as the time of Tubo?"
Li Yan said: "I didn't kill you at first because I wanted to find out the person behind you. I didn't kill you later because I was able to rescue the family members of the secret guards and severely damage the Gar family. You are indispensable."
Yang Zaiwei said curiously: "I am your prisoner, and you argue with me about merit? You are really a weirdo!"
Li Yandao: "One thing comes to another. I will escort you back to Chang'an now, and you can escape without guilt. I won't bother you. But the matter about Tubo is not over yet... Let's get back to the subject, since you are your master.
The strongest, are you willing to fulfill your bet and no longer accept assassination missions?"
Yang Zaiwei rolled his eyes: "Okay, I am very happy that the bet can be fulfilled so easily, but I tell you the truth, my master will not accept the assassination mission, let alone my two classmates. Don't even think about it.
Lay a trap and lure them out."
Li Yan was noncommittal: "Then let's part ways here. When Yang Zaisi comes back, I will take care of him. But if you want to drag him to your camp, I will stop you. You and I each have to do our own thing!"
Yang Zaiwei curled his lips: "I don't want to do that anymore. He is a glorious internal security officer, so why bother to get involved in my muddy water? Li Yuanfang, a bet is a bet. Let me go this time. One day, I, Yang Zaiwei, will be determined."
Give it back to you!"
After that, Yang Zaiwei threw the reins onto the horse's back, waved his hand, disappeared into the crowd, and disappeared.
Li Yan didn't delay and walked directly to Pingkangfang.
He returned to Duke Wei's mansion through the back door.
Li Derjian came over in a hurry, full of surprises: "Yuanfang, you are back! I heard that your mission was a great success. You also defeated the Tibetan army in Tuyuhun and entered the royal city. Is that so?"
Li Yan showed a smile: "We have indeed won a great victory. As long as the current situation is maintained, Tubo will no longer be a scourge for our Tang Dynasty, and will no longer be able to threaten the Longyou border. As for Tuyuhun, we have also recovered it!"
"Okay! Okay!"
Li Derjian couldn't help being happy, his eyes turned red, and he even couldn't hold back his tears: "With you as my great grandson, my father is alive in heaven and will be proud of you. Finally, our Duke of Wei will not have any successors."
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Li Yan knew that the pressure in this man's heart was also huge. He hugged his father and started to ask about business: "Sir, according to your knowledge, what is the situation of this disaster in the pass?"
Li Derjian was a little surprised: "What's happening in the pass? We're providing disaster relief! Why do you suddenly ask?"
Li Yan was silent for a moment: "Let's sit down and talk!"
The two sat down and poured tea. Li Derjian dismissed the servants and asked while drinking tea: "I haven't heard about the return of the envoy, but why did you come back in such a hurry?"
Li Yan picked up the tea and moistened his throat. The first sentence he said made Li Derjian spit out a mouthful of tea: