"Can you recognize which imperial troops they are?"
Fang Yuan took a deep breath and said in a deep voice.
As for the suspicion about Li Shimin, I can’t say anything about it for the time being.
Putting aside whether Du Miaoyan believed it or not, after Cui Shangshi heard about it, he had to seriously consider whether to let him go.
"Can't you recognize it!"
"The people who brought food and grass that day were different from those in the past."
Cui Sangshi shook his head and said.
There are many imperial guards in the palace, and the division of labor is very clear.
But the food and grass delivered that day were a little different from those in the past.
Having only met Cui Sangshi once, he dare not say that he recognizes him.
"Uncle, can you summon all the forbidden troops?"
Fang Yuan glanced at Cui Shangshi and asked Du Chu how to be polite.
I can't recognize it, but I may have an impression. Once again, it's simple or we can be sure.
But that's not the key. The key is that they are the Forbidden Army, and it's difficult to see them.
If the emperor is here, then asking the emperor whether it is okay or not is just a matter of one sentence.
But now that the emperor is away, it will be difficult to see all the imperial troops.
"It's not possible. It would be great if we could gather 100,000 people."
Du Chuke rolled his eyes and said.
Although his status as a lieutenant general is not low, he does not have such high abilities.
"Then gather everyone you can and take Cui Sangshi to identify him!"
Fang Yuan frowned and said in a deep voice.
Although it is only 10%, what if it is included in this 10%?
"Now?"
Du Chuke looked outside and said.
"Tomorrow."
"Let's talk about it if we can survive tonight."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said.
"Fang, Mr. Fang, what do you want to do?"
Cui Sangshi was stunned for a moment, then said in a trembling voice.
Can you survive tonight? What are you doing?
"Serve under torture to see if there is anything to hide."
Fang Yuan said coldly.
"No, don't."
"I said everything, I really said everything."
Cui Sangshi was shocked, and his face suddenly turned red.
He knew that Fang Yuan had served as a Chang'an magistrate and had also served as a county magistrate before.
The parent officer in charge of one party knows a lot about torture, how can he bear it?
"Then tell me, why did Du He take leave and run away when something happened?"
Fang Yuan stared at Cui Shangshi and said.
While giving him a chance, he also hit him hard.
If there is something hidden, it can easily be exposed.
"I, I was scared at the time."
"The royal horse is dead, can I, as the commander, be exempted from liability?"
Cui Sangshi said with a sad face.
Since ancient times, the blame has always been taken from the bottom up.
As a director, I definitely have more responsibilities than AMTD.
Moreover, he was on duty at the time, and after learning that Yu Ma died, he immediately found an excuse to take leave and run away.
"You can't escape if you run away."
"Cooperate well and maybe I can clear your name."
Fang Yuan nodded slightly and said in a deep voice.
"I, I will definitely cooperate."
"Well, can we not use the torture tonight?"
"I really didn't hide anything. I told everything I knew. I don't want to die either. Don't you think so?"
Choi Sang-sil said while holding her tears.
"I'll have someone take a statement for you."
"If I am not satisfied with the confession, then torture will be inevitable."
Fang Yuan left after saying these words.
Lai Yingzhe accepted, guarded Cui Sangshi, and asked him to write a confession.
"Fang Yuan, I suddenly thought of a question."
"How can I bring him into the palace? Isn't he growing straight now?"
Du Chuke expressed his confusion.
He didn't think so much at first, after all, Cui Sangshi is the director of AMTD Bureau.
But the current situation is that Cui Sang-sil is wanted. Wasn't it known that he entered the palace and was taken away directly?
"Can this question buy off the soldiers guarding the gate?"
Fang Yuan stopped and frowned slightly.
Indeed, Fang Yuan did not expect this.
"You are making things difficult for me."
Du Chuke pursed his lips and said speechlessly.
The soldiers guarding the city gate are all loyal to the emperor.
Bribing them means bribing them, and they will tell the emperor.
Now that there is no elder brother to support him, Du Chuke is walking on thin ice every step he takes in the palace.
I also work much more seriously than before, and I have to take into account things that I didn’t consider before.
"Then invite a skilled painter, take the painter to contact the people you can see, and let the painter draw the portrait."
Fang Yuan thought for a while and said in a deep voice.
It would be better for Choi Sang-sil not to enter the palace.
Once you enter the palace, you may be taken away by Zongzhengji Temple.
"That's okay too."
"Then I'll go back first."
Du Chuke nodded heavily and left Fang Mansion.
"Husband, it's hard to save Du Ha just by Cui Sang-sil alone!"
Du Miaoyan talked.
Assume that Cui Sangshi can correct the Imperial Army who sent food and grass that day.
But what should we do if the Imperial Guards don’t admit that they were the ones who drugged us?
This case has almost become an open case. Unless it is said that someone can see the drug, Du He will still have to bear the big responsibility.
Of course, Du He will not be executed, but he will definitely have to bear the physical pain, and there will even be other punishments.
"I know."
"Starting tomorrow we will build momentum for Du He!"
Fang Yuan nodded in agreement and said in a deep voice.
He already suspected that the emperor might be behind this incident.
But this is just suspicion, there is no evidence, and it cannot be confirmed.
However, regardless of whether he is the emperor or not, he must build momentum for Du He in order to reduce the consequences that Du He must bear.
"How to build momentum?"
Du Miaoyan asked quickly.
"My father-in-law just died, and before his body was even cold, someone framed his son and entered Zongzong Temple."
"Although my father-in-law has left, he still has some influence in the court, and Du He's incident can arouse sympathy. Zongzheng Temple will definitely consider the issue of pressure."
"The most important thing is to let the emperor know, and then Du He will be fine."
Fang Yuan said in a deep voice.
The reason behind this matter depends on the attitude of the emperor.
The bigger the matter becomes, the sooner the emperor will find out.
Whether he is avoiding it on purpose or is really not there, he will soon know.
He will stand up under the pressure of public opinion, and then he will most likely say that he cares about Du Ruhui's kindness. Regardless of whether Du He poisoned Yu Ma or not, he will not blame Du He.
"I understand."
"Expand public opinion tomorrow!"
Du Miaoyan nodded in agreement.
In fact, there is already talk about Du He being taken to Zongzheng Temple.
However, there are not many people with public opinion, because not many people know it themselves.
After all, it’s just a few horses. Who would care so much about the life and death of a few horses?
But it would be different if we put it another way.
For example: It was just a few horses. Zongzhengji lynched the hero just because of suspicion. It is heartbreaking.
Later, because it was already late at night, the couple wanted to go to bed as soon as possible, so they took a mandarin duck bath.
The next day, with the promotion of Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan, Du He was taken away by Zongzheng Temple and became a hot topic.
People have been discussing, why did the hero encounter difficulties just after he left?
If Zongzhengji does this, isn't he afraid of chilling the hearts of people all over the world?
The buzz is getting louder and louder.
Soon it spread to most of Chang'an City.
Li Shentong, who gave no face to almost anyone, had no choice but to show up at Zongzheng Temple and ask people to stop the lynching of Du He.
On the same day, Fang Yuan, who learned the news, blocked the door of Zongzheng Temple and happened to see Zongzhengqing Li Shentong.
"Qing Zong Zheng, I want to see Your Majesty!"
Fang Yuan said bluntly.
In fact, Fang Yuan also visited Li Shentong yesterday.
But he is not at Zongzheng Temple, nor at his home.
Then he might be with the emperor, who authorized him to interrogate Du He.
"I don't know where your Majesty is. Zongzheng Temple will give Du He justice. Please go back."
Li Shentong left after saying a few words.
No matter how Ren Fangyuan tried to persuade him to stay, he had no intention of stopping.
Looking at Li Shentong's leaving figure, Fang Yuan sighed in his heart.
What I sigh about is not that Li Shentong is not accommodating, but what I sigh about is that it feels like the emperor is behind the scenes.
Da'an Palace.
Li Shimin and the Supreme Emperor are sitting on the steps.
Each of them had a firecracker at their feet. One of them exploded, while the other was still intact.
"Second brother, you Ying Mengxianchen is really extraordinary, and you always shock people."
Li Yuan sighed.
Toilets, cement roads, red bricks, etc.
Now such a terrible weapon has been launched.
Is there anyone else in the entire Tang Dynasty who can be an inventor like Fang Yuan?
"If it weren't for Ying Mengxianchen, I would have wanted to suppress him when he rejected me."
Li Shimin looked at the two firecrackers on the ground, his eyes full of excitement.
It's really a good thing. It can be said to be invincible in close combat. With its existence in the future, the role of cavalry will be greatly reduced.
"Aren't you afraid of chilling his heart?"
Li Yuan smiled and said.
"If jade is not polished, it cannot be used."
"I have great expectations for him."
"A little setback will make me heartbroken. How dare I reuse him?"
Li Shimin chuckled.
Pick up the firecracker and play with it again.
It's amazing that something like this can be researched.
It's a pity that one of them is broken, and it's difficult to copy the remaining one after taking it off.
"The king and his ministers have no doubts!"
"Forget it, I won't talk about you anymore, just go and do your work."
Li Yuan wants to preach to Li Shimin.
But after thinking about it, Li Shimin was no worse than me, so there was no need to say anything more to him.
Different emperors have different ways of doing things. Now Datang's situation is better than before.
"Okay, Father."
Li Shimin stood up and handed the blunderbuss to Yuan Tiangang.
He also told Yuan Tiangang to develop the same weapon as soon as possible.
Not long after, Li Shimin returned to the palace and announced that he was accompanying the Supreme Emperor in Tai'an Palace.
After learning that something happened to Du He, he rushed back immediately and asked Zongzheng Temple to release Du He as soon as possible.
There was also news from the palace that after the emperor learned that Du He had been arrested, he was so angry that he cursed Zongzheng Temple and regretted not taking good care of the late Du Ruhui's son.
In an instant, Li Shimin's image stood up.
Fang Yuan, who was working in the Household Department, learned the news and went to Zongzheng Temple to pick up Du He.
At this time, Du Miaoyan also came to greet him, and the couple were waiting for Du He at the entrance of Zongzheng Temple.
After seeing Du He tremblingly walking out, Du Miaoyan's eyes turned red and she walked quickly towards Du He.
"Du He, how are you?"
Du Miaoyan choked up.
From the outside, nothing seems to be wrong with Du He.
But what happened that day made her realize that Du He's clothes were full of scars.
Zongzhengji may have thought that it would arouse public opinion, so he didn't wait for action.
"I'm fine."
"Let's go home."
Du He's voice was a little trembling.
His lips turned white, and his eyes flashed with fear from time to time.
"Go home."
Fang Yuan is ready to help Du He get on the carriage.
But at this moment, a palace etiquette team appeared.
The leader was none other than the eunuch Wang De, who came to choose Li Shimin to give oral instructions.
"His Majesty's Oral Order!"
Wang De is serious.
Fang Yuan and Du Miaoyan immediately made a gesture of salute.
The same was true for Du He, but when his body moved, the pain made him gasp.
"AMTD serves as Royal Du He, and my heart aches that you have been wrongly accused. I feel deeply uncomfortable."
"But I also hope that you will work conscientiously in the future, stop being lazy, and live up to Prime Minister Du's expectations."
"No matter the outcome of the horse riding case, I will pardon you and go home to recuperate for three days."
Eunuch Wang Delang said.
After saying this, Fang Yuan and others frowned.
It’s comforting and blaming at the same time, which is quite strange.
But one thing is certain, Du He is fine.
Normally, if the responsible horse is poisoned, the chief officer cannot escape the blame.
Even if you won't be executed, you may be fined or given a warning.
"Eunuch, what do you mean, Your Majesty?"
Fang Yuan approached Wang De and stuffed a few treasure banknotes.
"This little person doesn't know, but this matter has passed."
Wang De was embarrassed to accept Fang Yuan's treasure money and said awkwardly.
His answer was of no use and he didn’t dare to accept the money.
"How is your Majesty feeling?"
Fang Yuan smiled slightly, took out a few more treasure notes and stuffed them over.
One after another, Fang Yuan sent out a total of one hundred hundred-yuan Tang Dynasty banknotes.
"Okay, it's good. I'm quite happy to see His Majesty."
Wang De's eyes lit up.
The money was too much, and he couldn't decide to refuse.
In the end, Wang De accepted it happily after being forced by Fang Yuan.
"As long as your Majesty is happy."
"By the way, where has your Majesty been these days? Didn't you know that Du He was arrested by Zongzheng Temple?"
Fang Yuan smiled and said.
Finally, I pretended to ask casually.
"Servant Fang, why do you want to inquire about His Majesty's situation?"
"This is not allowed. I hope you will be more careful in the future. It would be bad if Your Majesty knew about it."
Wang De looked troubled.
He reminded Fang Yuan when he pulled him aside.
"Thank you, Eunuch Wang, for reminding me."
Fang Yuan nodded and said gratefully.
Being able to say this directly to myself is somewhat of a personal relationship.
"Your Majesty has been with the Supreme Emperor in Da'an Palace these days. I don't know what kind of villain he is."
Wang De bowed his hands to Fang Yuan, whispered and left with courtesy.
"Husband, what did you just say to the prince?"
Du Miaoyan and Du He came over and asked curiously.
"Nothing, let's go home."
Fang Yuan chuckled.
But in my heart I sighed again and again.
It is almost certain that the emperor is behind the scenes.
He is in Da'an Palace, and there is no reason why he doesn't know what is happening in Chang'an City.
Now that he knows it, but he waited until today to take action, the emperor really is
People started talking again about Du He leaving Zongzheng Temple.
They shouted that Li Shimin was kind and loved his subjects.
After sending Du He back to Du Mansion, Fang Yuan sent Du Miaoyan back to Fang Mansion.
Then he looked at the sky, sighed, and ordered the carriage to rush towards the imperial city.
It's still early, it's only noon, so it's a bit early to be lazy.
On the way, before reaching the imperial city, Fang Yuan was stopped by Liu Yichen, the granddaughter of Liu Zhenghui.
"Fang Yuan, I want to talk to you!"
Liu Yichen said angrily.
"Then let's get on the carriage and talk."
Fang Yuan looked at her, pondered for a moment, asked her to get on the carriage, and talked while walking.