Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Upon hearing that this case involved royal relatives, the expressions of Imperial Censor Tang Lin and Minister of Justice Zhang Xingcheng changed, and their curiosity grew even more.

Zhang Xingcheng asked in a low voice, "Lord Sun, could you please explain in detail?"

"Could it be that this matter is the Duke of Zhao..."

Before he could finish his words, Sun Fujia raised his hand to interrupt him.

Hey!

How could such words be spoken in the palace!

It's easy to get into trouble!

Sun Fujia shook his head and said, "When the immortals above are fighting, we ordinary officials should stay out of their business. You guys just pretend to do something, but make a lot of noise but don't do anything."

"Chu Suiliang's death is a lesson for us!"

As he said this, he put his hands behind his back, lowered his head and walked towards the Dali Temple.

Tang Lin and Zhang Xingcheng looked at each other, and when they thought about the assassination of Chu Suiliang, who was the Secretary of the Central Secretariat, cold sweat broke out on their backs.

It’s better to mind your own business!

As the analysis of the prophecy of [Female Warrior King] spread more and more widely, it soon spread throughout the entire Chang'an City.

Pingkang Square.

In the private room of Zixia Palace on the third floor of Baihua Tower.

Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi stopped the singing and playing the guitar, and they pricked up their ears to listen to the discussions in the lobby on the first floor.

"Have you all heard the prophecy that was spread today?"

"According to the sorcerer who deciphered the prophecy, General Li Junxian of the Qianniu Guard will one day replace the Li Tang Dynasty!"

"This man has been guarding Your Majesty personally for many years. Will he attack Your Majesty?"

"Something big is going to happen!"

"..."

When the discussion among the crowd quieted down a little, a different voice suddenly sounded.

"There must be something fishy about this prophecy!"

"General Li is loyal to His Majesty. How could he possibly replace the Li Tang dynasty?"

As the young man finished speaking, no human voice could be heard from Baihua Tower except for the faint sound of the strings being plucked.

After a while.

A middle-aged man's voice rang out, "This prophecy was made by the previous Grand Historian while observing the celestial phenomena. Li Junxian's nickname was Wu Niangzi, his official title was General of the Left Guard, his title was Duke of Wulian County, and he was a native of Wu'an County!"

"It's strange for a grown man to be nicknamed Wu Niangzi, and his official title, nobility, and birthplace all contain the word 'Wu'!"

"What could be so strange?"

The middle-aged man's words were immediately agreed upon by everyone.

You should know that Yuan Tiangang's skill in observing the sky has reached perfection, and the many prophecies he said have never been wrong.

For example, three years ago, Yuan Tiangang saw that the Purple Star appeared in Xiangzhou and the Tanlang Star appeared in Luozhou. Not long after, King Wei Li Tai and Luozhou Governor Zhang Liang rebelled.

As for other stories circulating among the people, there are countless of them.

In the private room of Zixia Palace.

Cui Shenji said in a deep voice, "Brother Wang, let's go to Princess Chengyang's mansion and tell Brother Du about this news!"

"This afternoon, Tang Lin asked everyone in the Censorate to investigate this case. This shows that it's a serious matter!"

Today, he left his shift half an hour early on the pretext of investigation, and came here with his good brother Wang Jingzhi to drink and listen to music.

After this big incident, they were in no mood to drink or listen to music.

Wang Jingzhi nodded and said, "Let's go."

...

Princess Chengyang's Mansion.

In the lobby.

After Du He finished listening to what Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi said, he smiled and waved his hand.

"Don't worry, I have everything under control."

Under control?

Could this be a conspiracy by Brother Du?

As soon as this thought came into their minds, they quickly put it behind their minds.

Cui Shenji said with a smile, "Brother Du, since you already know, I feel relieved."

They didn't ask any more questions. After all, the secrets that Du He now knew were not something they could easily inquire about.

If they ruined Du He's plan, they would be in trouble.

After exchanging a few words.

Cui Shenji sighed and said, "Oh! Brother Du, I am suffering!"

Wang Jingzhi also nodded: "Me too!"

Looking at the two guys sighing, Du He showed a faint smile on his face.

They are all good brothers who have known each other for many years. Just by looking at their butts, you can tell whether they are pooping or peeing.

Du He deliberately asked, "Two brothers, what are you suffering about?"

"Your wives won't go to bed with you?"

Hearing Du He's teasing, their expressions were slightly stunned.

Cui Shenji said with a bitter face, "Brother Du, that fellow Xiao Kai has been promoted to the position of Zhongshu Shilang, while I am still a mere Zhishu Shiyushi."

"Even though I was the Minister of Justice, I was still outshined by Xiao Kai."

The Secretary of the Central Secretariat, the Secretary of the Imperial Household, and the Secretary of the Ministry of Personnel were all officials of the fourth rank or above, while the Secretary of the other five ministries were officials of the fourth rank or lower.

Wang Jingzhi spread his hands and said, "Brother Cui, you are at least an adjutant of the Censorate, while I am still a sixth-rank official at the Ministry of Agriculture."

"I have no status in the family!"

This is indeed what happened.

Du He smiled and said, "Don't worry, it won't be long before I recommend you to the Crown Prince for an important position."

"But you have to work hard during this period, don't let yourself be incapable of exercising great power after you occupy a high position."

what!

Brother Du wants to promote both of them!

It turns out that the crying child gets the milk. They will have to play the victim in front of Brother Du in the future!

Cui Shenji and Wang Jingzhi quickly stood up and spoke excitedly.

"Thank you, Brother Du!"

"My parents gave me life, and Brother Du is the one who understands me!"

Seeing these two guys being so unruly, Du He smiled and shook his head.

The three of them chatted for half an hour, and Du He invited them to have a meal at the princess's mansion before letting them go back.

...

The next day.

A meeting of hundreds of officials.

After the court meeting began, the eyes of civil and military officials would occasionally sweep over Du He, Zhangsun Wuji, Yuwen Jie, Sun Fujia, Pei Xingjian and others.

When it was the Dali Temple's turn to report.

Sun Fujia said in a clear voice, "Your Highness, a piece of treasonous speech was spread in Chang'an yesterday. A folk sorcerer has deciphered the prophecy of the [Female Warrior King]."

"This proverb is widely spread. Li Junxian, the Great General of the Thousand Oxen Guards, is the person referred to in the prophecy."

"Currently, the Three Departments, Chang'an County Court, and Wannian County Court are all working hard to investigate this case!"

After Sun Fujia finished his report, all the civil and military officials turned their attention to Li Chengqian.

On the imperial platform.

Li Chengqian said angrily, "Investigate! We must get to the bottom of this case!"

The people from the three courts and the magistrates of the two counties stood up and responded.

"The minister obeys the order!"

Wait until they sit down.

Li Chengqian ordered Li Chunfeng, "Li Chunfeng, go back and analyze the prophecy of the Female Martial King immediately to see if the rumors circulating among the people are true!"

The Grand Historian Li Chunfeng stood up and replied, "I obey your order!"

Changsun Wuji, who was sitting in the front seat, twitched the corners of his mouth slightly, and then his face returned to seriousness.

Li Chengqian then gave some instructions to the people from the three courts, asking them to make every effort to investigate this major case, and then he announced the adjournment of the court with a grim face.

After leaving the Taiji Hall, all the civil and military officials gathered in groups of three or five to discuss the interpretation of the prophecy.

"Do you think this was caused by Duke Zhao?"

"impossible!"

"Why?"

"Duke Zhao is a relative of the emperor and the head of the government, Minister of Education. It won't benefit him in the slightest if he frames Li Junxian, a guard of the imperial guards!"

"Too..."

Most officials initially speculated that Zhangsun Wuji was the mastermind behind the incident, but they quickly overturned their speculation.

After all, Changsun Wuji and Li Junxian have never interfered with each other and have never had any conflict of interest. There is no need for Changsun Wuji to do this.

After all, he is already at a disadvantage in the competition with Du He, so there is no need to make more enemies for himself!

"But who is going to interpret this prophecy?"

"Why did he frame Li Junxian?"