Chapter 403 Wu Chengsi: Drag him to the inner prison and hang him up, dont be afraid of not being able to explain!
Xiuyefang.
Jinfu.
As a third-rank left-leading military general, Jin Renwen's residence was not supposed to be in this city, but he had no choice. He did not have a residence in Luoyang until the last time the prince brought hundreds of officials to the east capital, and he temporarily purchased it.
All the nice houses in the north of the city were sold out, so they had to settle for the next best thing and settle down in the south of the city, where transportation is relatively convenient.
However, compared to other Silla hostages, Jin Renwen's life was already quite easy, and the guests coming and going were many high-status nobles from Guanzhong.
At this time, in the main hall, the person sitting at the head of the hall was a bearded, wealthy-looking man, wearing a purple robe. When everyone around him talked to him, they all showed a somewhat flattering look.
When the atmosphere was in place, Jin Renwen raised his glass and stood up, speaking in Tang Dynasty dialect with a slight Silla accent: "Let us congratulate Dalang for being ranked among the nine ministers and having a bright future!"
"Congratulations to Li Qing!" "Congratulations to the British Duke!!"
Everyone stood up one after another, looking so happy that they seemed to be even happier than they themselves had been promoted.
The man in purple robe laughed loudly: "You guys are flattering me. Li has little talent and little knowledge. He has entered a high position at a young age. He is really frightened and frightened!"
His name is Li Jingye, and he is the grandson of the British Duke Li Ji. He has now inherited the title. His official position was originally Taipu Shaoqing, and he was the deputy of Taipu Qing Yang Chongji.
But last year, Yang Chongji's granddaughter was abducted and killed. It seemed that he could not bear the blow and fell ill and resigned. Li Jingye immediately saw the opportunity and worked hard. With the support of the nobles in the pass, he jumped from the second in command to the minister of Taipusi Temple.
At the age of forty, he has become one of the most powerful Nine Ministers, and is in charge of the Taipus Temple, which manages the horse administration. He can indeed be said to have a bright future, and he will have the opportunity to join the cabinet and become the prime minister in the future.
Jin Renwen asked if he could invite this person into the palace. Not only would he look good on his face, but he would also try his best to flatter him.
Just as he was about to summon the specially trained concubine to perform a song and dance, a servant suddenly rushed in and whispered a few words.
Jin Renwen's joy dissipated and he fell silent.
Li Jingye naturally noticed it and asked: "Renshou, what happened?"
Jin Ren asked: "Inner Guard Li Ge and his people are coming to the house."
Li Jingye frowned: "Li Yuanfang...how did you provoke this person?"
Jin Renwen sighed: "I am a guest from a foreign country. I have been treated sincerely by everyone in the Tang Dynasty. How can I dare to cause trouble? I have only met Li Geling in the court meeting and have not gotten to know each other. I don't know how he came suddenly.
This, alas..."
Li Jingye suddenly showed a displeased look: "Li Yuanfang is not a kind person. It's useless if you don't provoke him. This person has forgotten his origins and was born in Guanzhong, but he regards my honor in Guanzhong as nothing. Now he relies on the favor of the saint. He is very arrogant.
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The disciples of Guanzhong Xungui have been unhappy with Li Yuanfang for a long time. His young age and high position are already arousing jealousy, and they completely ignore them. They don't even do any superficial work, but they have no choice but to get more and more angry. They have to watch the other party's promotion step by step.
Even more angry.
Li Jingye is a leader among the noble disciples in Guanzhong. In daily social circles, speaking ill of Li Yuanfang has become one of the reserved items. I didn't expect that when I came to Jin's Mansion as a guest today, I would bump into him. I saw Jin Renwen looking at him eagerly.
He immediately patted his chest: "As long as I'm here, I won't let this person be presumptuous. Please rest assured, Renshou!"
Jin Ren asked if he was granted amnesty and bowed: "Then I would like to thank Dalang for being the master!"
The hall became quiet here, and under the guidance of servants, Li Yan walked in with Guo Yuanzhen, Wu Chengsi and Jin Liangtu.
The first three people took a look at the environment in the house, and they all glanced at it. Only Jin Liangtu took a closer look, especially at the maids in the house. He frowned when he saw that their hair was long and braided and they had few accessories.
At first, Silla women regarded long hair as a beauty, wore simple ornaments, and had the custom of braiding their hair. However, women in the Tang Dynasty wore their hair in buns, decorated with flowers and jewelry, pursuing elegance and luxury.
The cultural radiation of the great powers deeply affected Silla, who suddenly felt that long hair was no longer beautiful. Hairstyles became more and more abundant, wigs became a necessity, and makeup was closer to that of the Tang Dynasty.
When he arrived in the hall, Jin Liangtu looked at Jin Renwen's clothes and saw a white robe.
Silla is still white, Jin Renwen wears white robes, and the maids have long hair, and the preference in their hearts can be known without asking.
Jin Liangtu immediately classified this person as a potential threat to the Tang Dynasty and observed him more carefully.
Li Yan didn't pay too much attention to these details. He looked at Jin Renwen with a wary look in his eyes, raised his hands and saluted: "General Jin!"
Jin Renwen immediately took a few steps forward and said, "Li Ge is leading the charge. It's rude of me to greet you from afar!"
Li Yan glanced at the quiet guests in the hall and said calmly: "I don't dare to accept it. General Jin is trusted by the late emperor, has great knowledge, and is highly praised by people of his time. How can we, the underachievers, let the general greet us? I sent my greetings last night.
I'm sorry, it would be rude to pay a visit to the mansion today. It's just because of the case that I have to bother you. I also ask the general to move aside. After the detailed discussion, I won't interrupt you to continue the banquet."
After seeing such a young Fei Pao and realizing who the visitor was, the guests all fell silent. Only a figure walked over at a snail's pace and stood proudly beside Jin Renwen: "Li Ge's words are overbearing.
I've had a good banquet, but if you let the host leave, what does it mean?"
Li Yan looked at the visitor and raised his brows slightly: "It turns out he is the British Duke."
Like Wu Zetian, Shangguan Wan'er, and Wu King Li Ke, Li Jingye also had a prophecy, saying that when he was a boy, his grandfather Li Ji had lamented many times, saying that this son's appearance was not good, and he was afraid that it would bring disaster to the family in the future...
There is no doubt that those who have such a little story are "unfortunately" right later on. Li Jingye raised an army in Yangzhou and successfully brought disaster to his family.
Of course, what left the most profound impression on later generations during the "King Diligence to Save the Country" was not the ridiculous strategy of becoming king in Jinling, but the "Passage to the World on behalf of Li Jingye" written by his subordinate King Luo Bin. That essay was really wonderful.
Unfortunately, just in line with that sentence, if the propaganda is well written and the Lord dies early, no matter how wonderful the article is and how powerful the incitement is, it will still be in vain if the military is a complete mess.
By the way, the general of the Tang clan who put down Li Jingye's rebellion was Li Xiaoyi, the son of Li Shentong, who was later executed by Wu Chengsi.
So Li Yan looked at the group of people in the hall and found it quite interesting.
Li Jingye also found it interesting. He was wearing a purple robe, and he raised his chin slightly when he looked at the other party, who was wearing a scarlet robe.
One of the two is the direct grandson of Li Jing, and the other is the direct grandson of Li Ji. It is almost impossible not to compare them. Originally, the descendants of Li Jing were gradually declining, but the Li Ji family was prosperous until Li Yuanfang was born. Young people in Guan Nei
The entire generation has been eclipsed, including him. Even if he becomes a minister, he has to stand aside compared to this powerful person.
However, no matter how powerful Li Yuanfang is, he is still a crimson robe, and Li Jingye is already a first-class Duke, which you cannot envy.
Li Yan watched him swaying around, leaning slightly to one side.
Li Jingye, who was applying color suppression, immediately discovered that the person behind him had half of his body exposed, and he was also wearing purple.
He took a closer look and couldn't help but be startled. After identifying it carefully, he blurted out: "Dong Zhou Guo? Why are you together with Li Geling?"
Wu Chengsi also felt that the other party looked familiar. He should have met him at the court meeting, but he couldn't remember who it was. It was not important anyway, so he said casually: "I came to investigate the case with Li Ge. You all just listen to Li Ge."
Just take the order, don't worry about me."
Seeing that the noble prince was reduced to a follower, Li Jingye's face darkened. He felt that he had been greatly humiliated and stopped pretending: "Li Yuanfang, what do you mean by this! Are you trying to show off your power to my prince?"
Li Yan said: "Don't get me wrong, Sir. I didn't know you were here, but you came to visit me yesterday. General Jin should have known that I would come today."
Li Jingye was much smarter than Wu Chengsi. Hearing this, he immediately looked at Jin Renwen, feeling very annoyed as he realized that he was being used as a gunman.
Li Yan continued: "General Jin is still having a banquet today. I guess he doesn't want to ruin your elegance. I'm just here to ask a few questions. Why are you so nervous?"
As soon as these words came out, the guests started to stir slightly and looked at Jin Renwen with different eyes.
Jin Ren asked that something was wrong, so he could only bite the bullet and said: "You have misunderstood. It was my servants who got the time wrong. I am helpless and feel ashamed."
Li Yan waved his hand: "General Jin's words are serious. So far, it's just a small matter. It won't cause tension. Let's talk somewhere else?"
Jin Renwen looked at Li Jingye with a pleading look: "Da Lang!"
Li Jingye's chest heaved violently several times, and he was determined to ignore Jin Renwen, but he knew that if he retreated at this time, he would not be able to hold his head high in front of Li Yuanfang in the future, and would be ridiculed by the nobles in the pass, so he could only force himself
Enduring his anger: "I have been friends with Renshou for more than ten years, it doesn't hurt to sit in and watch, right?"
Li Yan was noncommittal: "Of course, you two please!"
Everyone came to the middle hall, Jin Renwen and Li Jingye sat on one side, and Li Yan sat on the other side.
Guo Yuanzhen gave a general account of the case and concluded: "According to Zhou Guogong's recollection, the traveling doctor's accent and habits were very similar to those of Silla people, and he himself may have good medical skills. He should not be an unknown person."
I have heard for a long time that there are many people from Silla in General Jin’s residence, so I came here to look for clues.”
As Li Jingye listened, words such as "Changsun family", "Wu family" and "Wu Wang" made his hands tremble slightly, and his body subconsciously gave way.
You said it was such a big case, so why don't I just leave so easily? Jin Renwen is really not a friend enough, why would you drag him into this?
Jin Renwen couldn't care less about taking care of his friend's mood. Halfway through listening, his eyes changed slightly, but his final answer was: "I disappoint Li Geling. According to my impression, Xin
There are no such doctors in Luo."
The change was fleeting, but it could not be hidden from Li Yan's eyesight. He knew that he had found the right person, and his tone became colder: "General Jin had better think clearly before answering. What role does this doctor play in the case? Let's leave it for now.
I don’t know, this person may not be the murderer, but the case is of great importance, and anyone who has a shield will be punished with a serious crime!"
Jin Renwen was not shaken and still shook his head: "I understand Li Ge's intention, but it is indeed unclear. I have nothing to do with Lingnan and there is no need to hide it."
Li Yan said: "I hope General Jin will not regret what he said at this time."
The meaning of these words was obvious. Guo Yuanzhen's expression dropped, but after all, he had a low official rank and it was difficult to interrupt. Just as he was thinking about what to do, there was a bang next to him.
But when Wu Chengsi jumped up and shouted angrily, "I think you are trying to protect your fellow clan members, drag Jin Renwen into the inner prison and hang him up. Don't be afraid of not giving an account!"
After scolding him, Wu Chengsi glanced at Jin Liangtu, feeling proud.
He was so upset about being slighted by Jin Liangtu yesterday that he didn't even sleep well after returning to his house. Today, he met Jin Renwen and just regained his face.
Regardless of the fact that Jin Renwen was a third-rank general in the Sixteenth Guards, in fact, he had a false position and had no actual military power. He was a dignified Duke of Zhou, but he couldn't bully the powerful official Langzhong, and he couldn't bully this Silla hostage?
How come, your heart bleeds when you see something happen to your fellow tribesmen!
As soon as the idea came to mind, Jin Liangtu slapped the case and said: "Well said! Ever since we entered the government, this person has had many guilty consciences and was disloyal to the Tang Dynasty. I will file a lawsuit with the Ministry of Punishment to arrest him and then transfer it to the internal affairs department."