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When Li Xiao looked towards the ancient city wall, he couldn't help but take a breath of cold air.
This ancient city is majestic and heavy. It has experienced changes over the years, and it has an atmosphere of eternal vicissitudes. However, in addition, Li Xiao poured his magic power into his eyes and took a closer look, but he found that inside the city.
There is actually a very strong demonic aura in it.
This demonic aura was so strong that it was about to drip out of water. It turned into billowing black mist, rising into the sky and meeting out of thin air. It was like a huge black floating cloud, covering the entire city and blocking out the light from the sky.
, causing the Yang Qi falling in the city to also decrease a lot, and it was completely a scene of Yin rising and Yang declining, which was extremely weird!
"Master Li, you must have noticed it too, right?" Yan Chixia on the side also felt this strange scene and couldn't help frowning.
"When things go wrong, there must be monsters. In this city, not only are there monsters, but there are also big monsters that cover the sky with one hand!" Li Xiao nodded and said unequivocally.
Although it is not certain whether this powerful demon aura is emitted by the great demon Pudu Cihang, the strength of the demons gathered in the capital can be seen. Thinking of this, Li Xiao's eyes
He couldn't help but show a solemn expression.
"We must eliminate the evildoers in the court as soon as possible. If they are allowed to develop like this, the consequences will be absolutely disastrous!" Li Xiao clenched his fists and thought to himself.
After handing in the customs clearance documents, the group was able to enter the capital.
At the foot of the emperor, the capital city, once in the center, was naturally extremely prosperous, with numerous pedestrians, carriages and horses, shops lining the streets, and the sound of hawking and shouting could be heard all the time.
Li Xiao has experienced many planes and seen countless prosperous scenes. When he saw this ancient capital, his expression was very indifferent. Zuo Qianhu and Fu Tianchou, a military general and a civil servant, both served in the court.
Officials naturally come to the capital often, so they are used to it. However, it is the first time for Wu San and Chen Yang to come to the capital. They stroll on the streets and look around, as if they are full of curiosity about everything.
However, in such a bustling scene, accompanied by a loud shout, the panicked crowds ducked to both sides of the road, thus making way for a road.
"It's a robbery."
"Get out of here, get out of here if you don't care about your life!"
At this time, all I saw was a burly man with a scarred face and an evil spirit all over his body. He was holding a broad knife in his hand, driving away the crowds on the street, and running wildly towards the outside of the city. His other hand was still holding a gray money bag.
, obviously this is the property he just robbed!
Seeing the murderous look of this murderer, no one on the street dared to stop him. Even the patrolman not far away pretended not to notice.
"You are so audacious that you dare to rob property in broad daylight. How can you do this?!" The jealous Zuo Qianhu's face darkened, and he stepped forward and directly blocked the way of the murderer.
"If you dare to stand in my way, I think you are seeking death!"
The murderer looked ferocious, the fat on his face was distorted, his wrist shook, and he slashed towards Zuo Qianhu's face with a broad knife.
Zuo Qianhu's shoulders shook slightly, avoiding the attack. After a moment, Zuo Qianhu let out a light scold, and a steel sword "Canglang" came out of its sheath. He held it in his hand and slashed down at the murderer.
A flash of dazzling sword light!
Along with the blood spurting out, the murderer let out a whimpering cry and separated one of his arms.
"What are you still doing? Arrest this murderer quickly."
After hearing Zuo Qianhu's scolding, the cowering patrolman not far away finally reacted and arrested the murderer who had broken off one of his arms.
"Zuo Qianhu's martial arts skills are so good that he knocked down the murderer with just one strike." A patrol leader immediately recognized Zuo Qianhu's identity and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He stepped forward and bowed to him.
Gongshou Road.
Zuo Qianhu returned the sword to its sheath, frowned, and coldly snorted at the other party: "If you let the thugs rob and commit crimes in the street, if you were under my charge, I would have executed you on the spot!"
"That's what Mr. Qianhu said." Zuo Qianhu pointed an eyebrow at him, and the patrol leader just chuckled and didn't take it seriously. They were obviously used to this kind of situation.
Seeing this scene in his eyes, Li Xiao shook his head in disappointment. He dared to commit murder openly and openly on the street. What's even more terrifying is that from the words and demeanor of the patrol leader, it can be seen that this seems to be a normal situation. Here
The public security is also evident from this.
After Zuo Qianhu reprimanded the patrol leader, he turned around, bowed his head, and said goodbye to Li Xiao and others for now. Because after arriving in the capital, Zuo Qianhu needed to fulfill his duties first.
According to their duty, Fu Tianchou will be temporarily imprisoned in the sky prison, and he will wait until tomorrow to plead with the emperor together. This is also something they have discussed long ago.
After parting ways with Zuo Qianhu, Li Xiao, Yan Chixia, the Fu sisters and others found an inn in the city to stay. They planned to take a short rest and reorganize here, and wait until tomorrow to go to the court together to become the Holy Emperor.
Then Fu Tianchou washed away his grievances.
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The next day.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony in the capital is magnificent and magnificent. All the civil and military officials representing the highest positions in the imperial court are lined up in two rows of the hall.
The current emperor was sitting high on the dragon chair. At the beginning of the morning, he looked around at the many ministers who were walking around. There was a sense of fatigue in his eyes, and the hall was also dimly filled with darkness.
He waved his hand, and the eunuch next to him understood what he meant, and shouted in a high-pitched voice outside the palace: "Summon the new officials to the capital to come to the palace!"
After a while, accompanied by a series of cautious and nervous footsteps, more than a dozen new officials wearing official robes walked into the hall.
"Long live your Majesty, Your Majesty, I will see you, Your Majesty."
"Pingshen." The emperor glanced at everyone and said weakly.
The imperial examination system at this time was not perfect, and the more than ten officials who had just entered the court were all appointed by the emperor based on their fame and political achievements. There would be more than a dozen every year. On this day, in addition to going to court, the emperor
In addition to the discussion, these new officials also need to be canonized.
As usual, these new officials reported their names one by one, thanked the emperor for his kindness, and swore allegiance to the imperial court.
At this moment, a man with an imposing figure stepped out of the array, saluted the emperor above the court, and said: "Your Majesty, I have something to report to your Majesty."
"Who do you mean by this person?" The emperor frowned slightly when he heard this, pointed at the people in the palace, and asked the personal eunuch beside him.
"The speaker is Li Xiao, the new Taichang Prime Minister appointed by His Majesty. He has just been transferred from Guobei County. His father is Li Tongshan, the city guard of Jinling County." The eunuch on the side replied.
"So you are Li Xiao. Well, yes, you are indeed young and promising." After hearing this, the emperor raised his limp body from the dragon chair, his eyes lit up, and he looked up and down with interest.
Li Xiao.
He has a face as handsome as jade and a tall and burly body, standing in the court hall, like a strong and upright pine tree, and the official uniform he wears has a gentle temperament.
It is said that Li Xiao is a civil servant, but he is clearly so tall and tall. It is said that he is a military attache, but the gentle and profound temperament exuding from his body really makes people feel like he is facing a great sage.
Although it was the first time for the emperor to meet Li Xiao in person, he was already familiar with this name. Not only was he a queen of a famous family, but he also managed Guobei County in an orderly manner in just two years. Such an outstanding person
His achievements gave the emperor no reason not to include him in the list of appointed new officials.
"So this person is the newly promoted Taichang Qing Li Xiao?"
"You are indeed young and promising."
"Huh, it's not because of his father's relationship. I think it's just a name in vain."
"It is said that in just two years, he managed the impoverished and defeated Guobei County in an orderly manner. It is said that the appearance there is completely new now."
"Are you talking about Guobei County, where Lanruo Temple is located, where ghosts and ghosts are everywhere, and banditry is rampant? It's incredible that there can be such a big change in two years."
Not only the emperor, but also a group of civil and military ministers in the hall all started talking among themselves. Some were envious, some were jealous, some were resentful, and some were appreciative.
"Tell me, what do you want to report to me?" the emperor said curiously.
Li Xiao looked at the emperor and said sternly: "I feel that there are many loopholes and doubts about the bloody rebellion that happened in the court not long ago. It is impossible to prove Master Fu's rebellion just by relying on the one-sided words of a few officials.
Please give your Majesty the opportunity to think twice, withdraw your orders, and severely punish those treacherous ministers and traitors, so that Master Fu can be innocent!"
The reason why Fu Tianchou was imprisoned was because someone falsely accused him of taking the lead and inciting a group of officials to write blood letters and conspire to rebel. However, this was completely untrue. Fu Tianchou was loyal to the court, devoted himself to the court, and only cared about his heart.
The people of the country have never had the slightest thought of rebellion. This is simply a frame-up, and the officials who were framed together are all loyal ministers without exception.
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The emperor's brows furrowed and he patted the armrest. The expression on his face was uncertain, but a gleam of light flashed through his eyes.
"Bold Li Xiao, how dare you discuss the affairs of the court and question the Holy Father's judgment, what crime do you dare to take!" At this moment, the great eunuch Yang Eunuch raised the whisk in his hand and let out a sharp shout.
Li Xiao narrowed his eyes slightly and retorted loudly: "What I told is all true, so why am I guilty? In this court, the emperor has not yet spoken, so when will it be your turn to pretend to be a powerful eunuch!
"
As soon as these words came out, the civil and military officials above the main hall couldn't help but burst into an uproar and looked at each other in confusion.
None of them expected that Li Xiao would mention such a sensitive case as Mr. Fu in the early morning court, and also openly question the emperor's decision. It was simply that he did not take the emperor seriously, and it could even be said that this was also a crime.
The world is in disarray.
Some of the old ministers who had admired Li Xiao just now couldn't help but shake their heads, showing disappointment. Of course they knew the truth about the blood-letter rebellion, but being so wild in the court was not the way to be an official.
Even they, veterans who have been in charge for decades, would never dare to express such a sensitive matter in this hall.
These few words were equivalent to offending both the emperor and Eunuch Yang, so the appreciation that these veterans had just had was reduced by this time.
There were also some people who were jealous of Li Xiao. When they saw this scene, they were secretly happy. Looking at the emperor's angry expression, their hearts became more balanced, and some even looked at him with anger.
He looked at Li Xiao standing in the hall with a pitiful expression: It seems that the young man is still too young.
Li Xiao put his hands behind his back, like a tall and strong pine tree, with a firm look in his eyes, showing fearlessness and wavering.
Of course he knew in his heart that the bloody rebellion case was very sensitive in the court. It was directly involved in the emperor's decision and would even shock the court.
But Li Xiao realized more deeply that if this case was not investigated clearly and things were brought to order, then the evil spirit in the court would become more serious, not only for Fu Tianchou, but also for many loyal and good people.
They were framed by the ministers, and they all suffered unjust injustice. Some were imprisoned in heavenly prisons, while some souls died in heaven. If this continues, there will be fewer and fewer loyal ministers in the court, and in the end they will be completely
Dirty and hopeless.
Therefore, Li Xiao wants to give the court a shot in the arm, even if it stirs up trouble, he must stop the spread of this situation.
You know, just now he quietly used his spiritual mind to explore the surroundings, and he suddenly discovered that there were several strong evil spirits hidden in the Hall of Supreme Harmony, and the emperor's personal eunuch, Eunuch Yang, was one of them.
Obviously, those demons have extended their tentacles to the center of the imperial city, so it is even more necessary for Li Xiao to give it a good beating.
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"You...you dare to talk nonsense in this court. You deserve to die. Someone, come and capture him!" Eunuch Yang was so angry that his face turned livid, and he looked ferocious as he suddenly ordered.
Several guards rushed into the Hall of Supreme Harmony aggressively, and followed Eunuch Yang's order to surround Li Xiao. Several of them reached out and grabbed Li Xiao's shoulders and wrists, but their hands had not yet touched Li Xiao.
, an invisible force suddenly surged over like a tide, and several guards were caught off guard, screaming and shooting backwards several meters away,
Many of the ministers present took a breath of fear, and some of the timid ones had shrunk to the corners of the hall. Even the emperor, who was sitting high on the throne, couldn't help but shrink his neck and his expression changed drastically.
They could clearly see that Li Xiao was standing there without moving his hands at all, but those strong and powerful guards were like positive magnets, and they were suddenly shaken and flew backwards. This was really weird.
!
"Come quickly, Royal Guards, someone is trying to kill the emperor!" Eunuch Yang's pupils suddenly shrank, and a sinister look flashed in his eyes.
A group of armored and well-trained Imperial Guards rushed in one after another. When they saw the guards wailing on the ground, they couldn't help showing solemn expressions. They all pulled out the Xiuchun knives from their waists, and a series of cold knives flashed out.
Guang, amidst the shouts, they slashed towards Li Xiao.
The corners of Li Xiao's mouth turned up in a slight arc, and he put his five fingers together into a fist, and then opened his palm again, and the five fingers popped out one after another.
"Tsk tsk tsk!"
Lines of sharp spiritual sword energy shot out from Li Xiao's fingertips, like streams of light. With a crisp cracking sound, the Xiuchun blades in the hands of the imperial guards were cut off from the handles, and finally fell with a "thud".
above the ground.
At the same time, Li Xiao took a deep breath, and the pure Yang inner breath surged in his body, pouring into his palms along his arms, and then pushed forward violently, only to see a fireball the size of a basin, with a scorching heat.
Qi Jin flew out.
"Five Elements Escape Sutra - Fireball Technique!"
The extremely blazing fireball distorted the space, creating a rolling heat wave and surging forward!
Before the fireball reached the door, the imperial guards felt the rolling heat wave hitting their faces. Even the Xiuchun knife in their hands was burned hot, so they reflexively threw the Xiuchun knife at the door.
On the ground.
The fireball passed by them, but still burned their hair, and there was a burning smell in the hall.
However, Li Xiao did not stop. He tapped his toes lightly on the ground, jumped up, and turned in a spiral. As the speed increased, a brilliant blue shadow bloomed. The air flow raged, and a small storm formed.
Mixed with crystal clear frost, it swept towards the imperial guards!
"The wind is moving, the sky is frosty and cold - the snow is beating down on the wind"
As the air flow passed rapidly, the surrounding temperature also dropped suddenly. The blue ice and snow storm directly rolled the remaining imperial guards out of the hall, and fell heavily to the ground. Their skin and flesh were torn, and their armors were covered with blood.
A thin layer of frost also condensed on the surface of his face and cheeks, half-frozen on the stone steps!
Power through the air, break swords with a snap of your fingers, fireballs, ice and snow storms!
"This... Master Li can actually cast spells. Even the most elite imperial guards in the palace are helpless against him."
"How did he do it? This kind of power is really terrifying!"
"It's so amazing. He's just like the legendary god who controls wind and rain. Could it be that Mr. Li is actually a god descending to earth?"
"I just noticed that his momentum when he walked into the hall was particularly different. It turned out to be true."
Everyone present, whether they were old ministers or new officials, looked dumbfounded. They didn't know how many eggs could fit into their wide-open mouths. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they would probably have thought they were hallucinating, but what remained in front of them was
The scorching flames and the drifting frost were all such confirmations, refreshing their outlook over and over again.
Body-protecting Gang Qi, Lingxi Sword Qi, Five Elements Escaping Sutra, Fengshen Legs and Tianshuang Cold Qi, in just a few breaths, Li Xiao's martial arts skills were exhausted, and the Royal Forest Army was beaten into a state of disarray. Everyone was defeated.
Shocked, even the emperor swallowed hard, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead and back.
"Monster, who is this monster casting a spell!" Eunuch Yang stepped back a few steps, with a solemn look in his eyes, and shouted angrily.
"What I just performed was obviously the Taoist sutra and Taoist techniques. How could it be a demonic technique? I think someone has ulterior motives. A demonic person sees everything as a demonic technique!" Li Xiao sneered and sarcastically said.
, and at the same time, he took a step forward and fired his eyes with lightning, as if he wanted to see through the person.
Eunuch Yang was glanced at by Li Xiao's sharp gaze. His whole body was shaken. His shoulders trembled and he lowered his head, not daring to look directly at him again.
Li Xiao's expression condensed, he turned his head and said solemnly to the emperor: "Your Majesty, I have no intention of offending you, but there are indeed many doubts about the bloody rebellion case. Please take back your order and send people to continue investigating this case."
This case will bring innocence to Master Fu and all the ministers who have suffered unjust injustice."
After hearing this, all the veterans were extremely emotional and felt ashamed. Everyone knew that Fu Tianchou was upright and loyal to serve the country. He would never commit rebellion, so he was framed.
And Li Xiao used his magical power, and the purpose was very simple, that is, to clear Fu Tianchou's name. How could such an awe-inspiring act of justice be considered a monster? This was clearly Eunuch Yang's attempt to confuse the public and make false accusations.
His purpose is also obvious.
By this time, they all understood what Li Xiao had done. Even though they didn't say a word, they were full of respect and admiration for Li Xiao in their hearts!
"You..." The emperor's body could not help but tremble. It took him a long time to suppress the fear in his heart. Finally, he glanced at Eunuch Yang beside him with the corner of his eye. After pondering for a moment, he said
He let out a long sigh, waved his hand, and made a compromise: "Okay, then as Li Aiqing said, we will re-investigate the blood letter rebellion case thoroughly. We must find out the truth, set the record straight, and tell the world!"