Yinshi Three Religions, Forbidden City is shrouded in the blue-grey color before dawn.
Hall of Celestial Worship On the white marble steps of the Foreign Han Dynasty, the night dew has not dispersed, and the palace is so quiet that you can hear the dripping sound of the copper pot.
Rumble~
At the fifth watch, the drums sounded, and the guards holding halberds pushed open the heavy red lacquer palace door.
The ministers filed in according to their rank, all with dark and unclear expressions under their black gauze hats.
The rules of the imperial court in the early morning are usually that hundreds of officials Chou Hour gather outside the palace gate to wait for the court, wearing official uniforms and holding "Yapai".
After the bell of the Meridian Gate Tower rings, people line up according to their grades, with gentlemen on the left and gentlemen on the right, passing Golden Water Bridge to Fengtianmen Square.
Then the eunuch Directorate of Ceremonial held a fly whisk to guide the emperor in his carriage to Fengtianmen.
The clocks and drums sounded together, and the palace guards waved their silent whips three times. The sound was like thunder, and the whole audience stood in silence. Court of State Ceremonial Officials sang "Enter the class", officials of the fourth rank and above entered the palace, and those below the fifth rank stood in the square Dan Chi...
All in all, the rules are strict.
If the performance requires "reciting aloud", private or lengthy performance will be impeached by the censor.
Anyone who behaves inappropriately will be impeached and fined the next day.
The ministers have long been used to it, but the atmosphere today is a bit strange.
The right minister of the household Zheng Shian clutched the ivory Hu Tablet tightly, his knuckles turned white and his forehead was covered with cold sweat.
He already knows that Zuo Shilang Zhou Mingyuan died last night and his family is under interrogation.
Logically speaking, this person can be regarded as his political enemy, and he will fight to the death.
Once this person dies, he has hope of further progress.
However, at this moment, Zheng Shian was filled with anxiety.
The reason is very simple. Salt Transport Commissioner Lin, who also died last night, was his cousin.
It was by borrowing his prestige that she became a famous tigress in the capital. Even her Salt Transport Commissioner husband had to be obedient.
Zheng Shian knows that Lin has made a lot of money over the years.
He also knew that the other party had a close relationship with Cao Gang in private.
He even knows this "Pan Peach Gathering".
Lin leaked some time ago that he wanted to introduce him to join the club, but he never agreed because he was too worried.
The only chance is to quickly mix the water...
Thinking of this, he stepped forward with Hu Tablet in hand and said loudly:
"I request you to kill the nine Jinmen Jinghai Gang clans!"
This sound broke the dead silence and attracted everyone's attention.
Zheng Shian looked indignant and continued loudly, "Jinghai Gang colluded with other people to cause rebellion. I have conducted a thorough investigation these days and found that there were huge omissions in the Ministry of Household's verification of Jinmen's tariff last year. It was Vice Minister Zhou who did it!"
Shit stirrup!
Many people frowned when they heard it.
Nowadays, above Imperial Court, Open Sea Faction and Native Faction are fighting fiercely, but there are also many wise defenders.
This Zheng Shian is one of them.
He seemed to be adding insult to injury to Vice Minister Zhou, but in fact he also involved Jinmen.
The Jinmen incident is, to put it bluntly, just a teaser.
Therefore, it involves opening up the sea, so it became an excuse for Native Faction to attack Open Sea Faction.
Open Sea Faction feels wronged because they have nothing to do with Jinghai Gang.
Prince Ying's Estate belongs to the group of founding fathers. Even if everyone in the family is executed, Open Sea Faction will only do it for fun.
Zheng Shian seems to be talking about Vice Minister Zhou, but in fact it ignites the flame again.
Open Sea Faction was attacked and suppressed a while ago, how dare he get involved in this.
Sure enough, someone immediately spoke out to refute.
"Master Zheng, are you trying to imitate the cruel official Zhang Tang of the Eastern Han Dynasty?"
Left Vice Censor-in-Chief of the Censorate Xu Yannian came out to question, and the silverbait bag around his waist shone with cold light as he moved.
"We have already investigated this matter, and all relevant persons have been arrested. What we are talking about now is the 'Pan Peach Gathering' monster chaos. Don't use this matter to disturb Imperial Court!"
After that, he sneered and said, "If I remember correctly, Mrs. Salt Transport Commissioner Lin is your relative..."
Zheng Shian suddenly turned ugly when he heard this.
But before he could speak, another censor spoke up, "Why did Mr. Xu say this? The 'Pan Peach Gathering' monster caused trouble in the capital. What Mr. Zheng said was also to eradicate the root of the disaster. In such a hurry, could you be involved?"
"Don't you dare to spit on others!"
Some fires are difficult to extinguish once started.
Native Faction and Open Sea Faction, the contradiction behind them is difficult to reconcile.
Compared to the "Pan Peach Gathering" demon, they want to kill each other more.
Soon, there was a quarrel above Imperial Court.
But those who came forward were all subordinates, and the bosses on both sides chose to remain silent.
Also silent are the nobles from the capital.
Because Left Chief Military Commissioner of the Five Armies Yan Tieshan was here last night and knew that the matter was serious, so he secretly warned us.
Moreover, half of the people on the list of "Pan Peach Gathering" are nobles from the capital.
These nobles also have conflicts with each other, but Yan Tieshan knows very well that these nobles are now grasshoppers on a rope. If the emperor uses this matter to make trouble, everyone will be unlucky in the end.
Open Sea Faction and Native Faction were arguing, which just diverted their attention.
Ever since, a strange scene appeared above Imperial Court.
The middle-level officials were so quarreling that they wanted to bite each other to death.
The big bosses lowered their heads and said nothing, secretly looking at the emperor Xiao Qixuan above.
From the moment he entered the palace, the emperor never said a word.
"Quiet!"
Suddenly, a slightly hoarse majestic voice came from above.
The speaker was an eunuch beside the emperor.
He has a stooped figure and gray hair, but has a pair of eagle eyes, cold eyes, and a bright red cinnabar mark between his eyebrows. He is also wearing a python robe, holding a fly whisk, standing beside the emperor, like a shadow.
The sound was not bright, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
The ministers immediately stopped talking when they saw this.
This old eunuch has the palm print of Directorate of Ceremonial Zhao Wujiu.
This person's status is not ordinary.
When Emperor Xiao Qixuan was young, his harem was involved in politics and his relatives had exclusive power. Even as a prince, he had to curb his sharpness and be cautious.
This Zhao Wujiu was originally an official. His family was killed by important officials in the court. He was rescued by Xiao Qixuan from Mass Burial Grounds when he was young. After his death, he was given the surname "Zhao" and kept with him as a witness to identify his relatives in the future.
But no one expected that this Zhao Wujiu talent was extremely amazing, and he would awaken Divine Ability and become a practitioner.
Xiao Qixuan handed over the secrets in the palace to him for training. Later, he fought to seize the throne and fought in the north and south. He blocked the emperor's attacks time and time again. He was loyal and deeply trusted. Now he is the head of the eunuchs in the palace and is also responsible for supervising Commandery Commandant Office.
During the rectification of the imperial court, I don't know how many officials died at his hands.
Although he is old now and has a cold temperament, no one dares to underestimate him.
Boom, boom, boom!
On the dragon chair, there was a soft sound of the jade finger tapping the armrest.
Emperor Xiao Qixuan half of his face was hidden behind the nine crown beads, clasping the nanmu handrail, his eyes swept across the hall.
"It's so noisy, why don't you continue? I'm really enjoying it..."
"His Majesty Forgive me!"
Many courtiers hugged Hu Tablet and bowed their heads.
Everyone knows that no matter how fierce the quarrel between Open Sea Faction and the local faction is.
Right or wrong, success or failure, is just a word from the emperor.
Therefore, the bosses from both sides remained silent.
They had to first understand the emperor's attitude before they could respond.
Finally, the emperor leaned forward, and the corners of his mouth seemed to curl up in the shadows:
"I have read Han Aiqing's "Please Check the Firearms Camp of the Ministry of Industry" three times. There are indeed loopholes in Divine Mechanism Camp in the suburbs of Beijing."
"I have neglected my duty. Please His Majesty be punished."
An official, tall and thin as a bamboo, came out, holding Hu Tablet with long, calloused fingers.
This person is Minister of the Ministry of Works Han Mo.
When New-Style Gunpowder first appeared, various forces colluded and leaked it. The emperor was furious and threw Minister of the Ministry of Works into prison. Han Mo, who was the minister of the Ministry of Industry at the time, was promoted to take over the post of minister.
This person is from the Mo Sect. Lineage has been the chief of the Construction Department of the Ministry of Industry for generations. His grandfather once participated in the construction of the Da Xing Dynasty imperial mausoleum. It can be said that he has a family background and has never participated in the dispute between Open Sea Faction and the local faction. He is deeply trusted by the emperor.
Even so, doubts still arose in the hearts of the officials.
Such a big thing happened last night. Why did the emperor bring up Divine Mechanism Camp?
Seemingly not noticing the attention of everyone, Xiao Qixuan continued, "Divine Mechanism Camp The stakes are very important, and I have put all my efforts into it. How can I blame you? I will just close those omissions as you said."
"Also, Qiankun Academy is about to open the hospital. The list has been confirmed as soon as possible and handed over to me."
"Yes, His Majesty."
Han Mo had no expression on his face and took the order to return to the queue.
So that's it...
When the ministers saw this, they suddenly understood.
Before the incident at the Jinmen dock, the biggest whirlpool in North Korea and China was Qiankun Academy.
Everyone can see that the emperor attaches great importance to this new academy and wants to recruit talents from Enke.
The positions of the Great Xuan Dynasty officials are all carrot pits. If you remove one, there will be another.
Therefore, no matter Open Sea Faction or Native Faction, they have tried their best to put people in there.
They play very smoothly with the rules of Imperial Court.
Many times, the emperor knew it well and found it difficult to stop it.
To speak suddenly at this time is to act arbitrarily and let the Ministry of Works take full responsibility.
The meaning revealed is also very simple.
If anyone continues to be ignorant, the matter of "Pan Peach Gathering" will not be a big deal.
Some people lowered their heads and remained silent, while others exchanged glances with each other.
It seems that the emperor attaches more importance to the Qiankun Academy than they imagined.
I don't know what's so strange about this academy...
Seeing that the ministers stopped talking nonsense, Emperor Xiao Qixuan continued to speak:
"Prepare the decree."
"With the help of the three judicial departments and the cabinet, Court of the Imperial Clan will clarify the Prince Ying's Estate conspiracy case within three days."
"Mystic Sacrificial Official and Commandery Commandant Office cooperate to catch all the monsters in one go."
"Directorate of Astronomy has decided on a new calendar, please set a time as soon as possible."
"I'm tired, I'm leaving the court..."
On the Yongding Gate street where the morning fog has not yet dispersed, the tea stall owner was holding a copper pot and whispering to the man:
"I heard from the west city watchman that there was a lantern with a human face floating in the Prince Ying's Estate fire last night. I'm afraid it was a punishment from heaven!"
"Bah, bullshit heavenly punishment!"
The idle man on the side spat. "My second uncle works as a groom at Five Armies Commandery, and he said that all the big men have ghost babies coming out of their bellies."
Before he finished speaking, the sound of horse hooves sounded on the street.
A group of Golden Guard rode through the street, and everyone shut up.
No matter how curious you are, no one wants to be thrown into jail for being accused of "deceiving others".
The people who died on the left and right were all officials and dignitaries in the capital, and they just clapped their hands and applauded.
Golden Guard rode his horse past, and the crowds on both sides of the street gave way before continuing to pour into the street.
Li Yan pressed down the brim of his hat, carried the linen bundle, and walked among the crowd.
Not long after, we arrived at the Qianmen Grain Store.
"Young Hero Li, please!"
The clerk had already received the news and respectfully invited him in.
Arriving at the cellar again, Li Yan put the baggage directly on the table, "Hu Branch Master, you have lived up to your trust."
In the cellar, Hu Yuanyuan and Widow Wang have been waiting for a long time.
She didn't waste any time, stepped forward to untie the baggage, and opened the wooden box inside.
In the wooden box of lime, there is a human head.
He was a man with disheveled hair and a beard, his face was ashen, and his eyes were white.
"That's him?"
Looking at this head, Hu Yuanyuan couldn't help but speak.
Li Yan frowned slightly, "What's wrong, do you think I will lie to you?"
"Young Hero Li Don't blame me."
Hu Yuanyuan quickly explained, "A great revenge has been avenged. I was in a daze for a moment and couldn't believe it."
The words sounded nice, but he still took out a foxtail staff from his arms, pinched Mystical Gestures, and waved it gently.
Then, his body trembled and his eyes gradually turned white.
Li Yan I immediately smelled a smell, incense mixed with the smell of fox.
Long-lasting memories come to mind.
This smell is exactly what Widow Wang Attendant was like back then.
The difference is that he was not a beginner at that time and could not see the depth.
But now I can notice that the spirit of this fox fairy is powerful and powerful, no less than that of some popular gods in big temples.
Whoosh!
Hu Yuanyuan's originally bent body suddenly stood up straight.
With quick hands and feet, she quickly touched Wuleji's head, sniffed it again, and then nodded and said, "Yes, it's the rightful owner."
After saying that, he turned around and squatted on the chair.
Widow Wang next to him quickly handed over the lit tobacco pole.
"Hu Yuanyuan" took a few puffs, and then looked at Li Yan, "Boy, we meet again, old fairy, I was wrong back then."
Li Yan glanced lightly, "It seems that senior can speak human language."
Back then, this old fox pretended not to understand human language and spoke in Superior Language, translated by Widow Wang.
More importantly, he was treated purely as cannon fodder.
If it weren't for Great Luo Dharma Body, he would have died long ago.
"Tsk, tsk, why are you so angry..."
"Hu Yuanyuan" took a few more puffs, and his eyebrows shrank into the shape of Eight Characters, "That's how the world is. Old immortal, I'm hiding from my enemies, and I'm carrying a pair of oil bottles, so I have to be careful. I don't know if that Cold Altar Rampaging Soldier is a test from Wuleji, so I can only push you out."
"But since you survived and are a heavenly official, I can't afford to offend you, so I will definitely compensate you."
Sure enough, he can speak human words, but he can't escape the nature of a beast.
When you find that he is not easy to mess with, you immediately give him conditions.
"No need."
Li Yan shook his head and said, "I was trying to survive at that time, and you gave me a chance to survive. We don't owe each other anything."
"But there is something I need your help with."
"You said."
Hu Yuanyuan took a few more puffs and narrowed his eyes, looking alert.
Li Yan said in a deep voice, "Simple, there was a conspirator who did something secretly last night, and later disappeared. I have heard about the reputation of the Tongtian Gua of Wuxiantang for a long time, and I want to ask my seniors to help me find this person."
He left the palace last night and led people to search the capital.
Unfortunately, the other party was very vigilant and did not leave any information, so Wang Dao Xuan suggested using the Tongtian Gua to search for it.
After all, this Door Gods secret hexagram technique has quite a reputation.
According to folklore, fox fairies are good at helping people look after things, which is why they came here.
"Can't see it."
"Hu Yuanyuan" shook his head directly, "The Tongtian Guaxu communicates with the gods and wild immortals in Sifang Mountain. This capital is run by the imperial court and is filled with secular gods. If I, the old immortal, disturb me, my life may not be guaranteed."
Seeing Li Yan frowning, she changed the subject and said, "But, old immortal, I can provide a clue."
"Please advise."
Li Yan felt happy and quickly handed over his hand.
"Oh, you are really a dog-faced person. He hasn't changed at all..."
"Hu Yuanyuan" sneered and continued, "Do you still remember Night-Traveling God that night?"
"Old Immortal, I know where that thing is hidden..."