Qin Dingfang had been anxiously waiting to speak. Now that the emperor opened his mouth, Qin Dingfang looked sad and began to speak.
Of course, back then, when they massacred Beifu and conspired to collude, Qin Dingfang still said that it was a misunderstanding. He even shed tears because of this.
Qin Dingfang said: "My father is a promiscuous man, and he often beats my mother. This misunderstanding is completely caused by him..."
The emperor heard this and said: "Your father is really a bastard!"
The emperor scolded Qin Gumei, and Qin Dingfang was secretly happy. It was because everyone in the world knew that Qin Gumei was romantic, so his lies to deceive the world could be established.
Qin Dingfang said: "Your Majesty, your Majesty."
The emperor listened to Qin Dingfang's complaint and asked Lin Yi: "Your father is a romantic by nature and has no knowledge or skills. Isn't this right?"
Lin Yi said: "That's right. But the bloodbath in Beifu was their conspiracy, not a misunderstanding."
The emperor took a sip of tea and did not express his position. He continued to listen.
After the emperor listened to Qin Dingfang's story, he held the tea bowl thoughtfully, then looked at Lin Yi and Qin Dingfang and said slowly with emotion: "A foot of cloth can be sewed; a bushel of millet can be pounded. The two brothers cannot
Compatible.”
The emperor also thought of the past when his brothers did everything they could to fight for the throne.
Lin Yi and Qin Dingfang looked at each other and said nothing.
The emperor put down the tea bowl, and turned to Feng Liancheng and said, "General Feng, the fight between these two brothers is their business. Why are you meddling in their affairs and secretly helping Lin Yi?!"
The emperor suddenly questioned Feng Liancheng in front of Lin Yi and Qin Ding, which Feng Liancheng seemed not to have expected.
At this time, Prime Minister Lu bowed and said, "Your Majesty, I have one more thing to report."
The emperor said: "Say."
Prime Minister Lu said: "As far as I know, General Feng not only helps Lin Yi secretly, but also has close contacts with Lin Yi in private. For a general of the current dynasty to have such a close personal relationship with the leader of the southern martial arts world, it has to be suspicious."
Lin Yi glanced at Mr. Lu, and he suddenly seemed to understand something.
The emperor summoned them to the palace for other reasons.
Are you asking for a face-to-face confrontation? Or do you have other intentions?
The emperor looked at Feng Liancheng, and Mr. Lu also looked at Feng Liancheng.
There was an indescribable smile on Mr. Lu's face.
Feng Liancheng hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, I do have close contacts with Lin Yi in private. But it is definitely not an evil intention. In fact, there is something hidden."
The emperor said: "Everyone is safe today. If you have any secrets, tell them to your face."
Feng Liancheng said: "Because Qin Dingfang secretly colluded with Xixia. As soon as Beifu unified the martial arts, he would join forces with the Xixia army to invade China. The current leader of Mutian Sect is the fourth prince of Xixia. When he came to the Central Plains, he changed his name to Li Tianlang.
For the sake of the overall situation, I can only help the South Court to contain the Beifu..."
Qin Dingfang actually collaborated with the enemy!
This is a big deal.
The emperor was shocked when he heard this, and his expression changed.
Master Teng stood tightly on the emperor's body and looked at Qin Dingfang with a pair of sharp eyes.
The emperor said to Qin Dingfang: "King of the North, do you have to explain it to me?"
Qin Dingfang was so frightened that cold sweat broke out on his back. He suppressed the fear in his heart and said with an aggrieved face: "Your Majesty, what General Feng said is unfair. Li Tianlang is from the Western Regions, but he is not a fourth prince at all. He offended the powerful in the Western Regions.
After suffering persecution, he came to the martial arts world in the Central Plains, and finally became the leader of the Mutian Cult due to his ability. However, some people with ulterior motives used this matter to make a big fuss and slander the common people. The common people are really unjust..."
The emperor turned his attention to Prime Minister Lu again.
Prime Minister Lu said: "Your Majesty, I have nothing to do with the Beifu. However, I am loyal and loyal. I will never allow others to plot evil behind the scenes and shake the country. Although I know very little about the affairs of the Jianghu, I am a minister of Xixia.
I still know something. General Feng said that the current leader of Mutian is the fourth prince of Xixia, but as far as I know, that fourth prince has always been in Xixia and rarely leaves."
At this time, Master Teng also said to the emperor: "Your Majesty, you sent an envoy to Xixia a few days ago, and it was the fourth prince who received him..."
Mr. Fuji is impartial and just tells the facts.
Feng Liancheng said: "That one is fake!"
Prime Minister Lu said: "Oh, General Feng, what you say is false is false, and what you say is true is true. Haha, what conclusive evidence do you have?"
Feng Liancheng looked at Prime Minister Lu and said, "Prime Minister, I know you have nothing to do with Beifu. But you must not be fooled by Qin Dingfang. Are what he said true? You can find out everything he said.
Already?"
Just as Mr. Lu was about to retort, the emperor raised his hand and said, "Stop arguing. If you choose to leave, I'm feeling a little tired. I'll call you back after a short rest."
So Feng Liancheng, Prime Minister Lu, Lin Yi and Qin Dingfang were led out by the eunuch first.
After they all left, the emperor and Mr. Teng were the only ones in the palace.
The emperor said: "Teng Bin, what do you think of this matter?"
Teng Bin said: "Excuse me for being stupid. There is so much mystery behind this matter that it is really hard to figure it out. However, I feel that Prime Minister Lu and General Feng are using Lin Yi and Qin Dingfang to fight."
The emperor nodded.
"Yes. In fact, I am not interested in the King of the South, the King of the North, or those Jianghu affairs at all. I summoned Lin Yi and Qin Dingfang just to listen to what they have to say, so that I can be more interested in those things like Lu Choumin and Feng Liancheng.
I have an idea in my mind. The purpose is still for these two people." After the emperor said this, he stood up and walked a few steps on the ground. He changed the subject and said: "Although the matter between the two brothers Lin Yi and Qin Dingfang is full of mystery.
It’s hard to see through. But to be honest, I have a good impression of this Lin Yi..."
Teng Bin listened intently.
The emperor continued: "Last night, on a whim, I stole treasures with that crazy and interesting thief. I didn't expect that the thief was Lin Yi. Later, Lin Yi came, he stopped the thief and left all the items behind.
. He also advised me not to think wrongly, so as not to cause trouble. Lin Yi was covering his face at that time, and the crazy old thief even said Lin Yi's name, thus exposing Lin Yi. But Lin Yi did not touch me at all about this matter.
What do you think?"
Teng Bin said: "It shows that Lin Yi is a chivalrous person. If he were a villain and exposed, he would be silenced."
The emperor said: "I think so too. But after all, he is too close to Feng Liancheng, which is not a good thing..."
When the emperor said this, he looked a little hesitant.
Although he is old, he is not stupid.
If he were stupid, he wouldn't be able to remain emperor for decades.
Sometimes he is deliberately stupid to confuse powerful officials.
Lu Choumin and Feng Liancheng are both powerful figures in the government and the public. Each has a group of official supporters in the court. As an emperor, he is also familiar with the art of checks and balances. For so many years, he has used Mao Dun from both sides to check and balance the other.
Once this balance is broken, the consequences are difficult to imagine.
So the emperor feels very embarrassed now.
The emperor said: "You know very well that Lu and Feng are fighting openly and secretly. Moreover, they are right when they talk about public affairs, and what they say about mother-in-law is right. Now that they have all joined forces with Jianghu forces, I really can't be careless. What do you think I should do?"
Teng Bin said: "Your Majesty, as far as I know, the two major rivers and lakes forces of the South Court and the North Palace almost represent the entire Jianghu. Their strength cannot be underestimated. Now the Prime Minister and General Feng each support one side. No matter which side wins, they
If you control the entire world, you will be even more powerful. In my opinion, we must not sit back and let them succeed. We must weaken Prime Minister Lu and General Feng. This will also weaken the martial arts forces in the north and south, making it difficult for them to succeed."
Teng Bin's words inspired the emperor a lot. The emperor said: "I have a solution. Go and call them in!"