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Chapter 620 Confrontation between ruler and minister

The command of thousands of people will end up without success.

Gu Qing finally tasted the taste of being criticized by thousands of people, and the taste was very bad.

The firm mind was shaken for a brief moment. For a moment, Gu Qing even vaguely blamed himself for being troubled. If he did not take the initiative to provide relief to the refugees, these things might not have happened later. Gu Qing and the Anxi Army are still heroes admired by thousands of people. As long as they do not get rid of their brains, the people's hearts will eventually be gradually taken back.

Doing good deeds without good rewards, and things in the world are generally unhappy. If time goes back, will Gu Qing still stick to his original choice?

Probably...it's better.

I can't help but feel a little resentful and resentful, but I can still do what I should do. The conscience of an adult will always hurt himself, and kindness will always be hurt by the ignorance of others. However, the reason why "kindness" is called "kindness" is because people who do good deeds are sober and firmly aware that what they do is right.

Li Shierniang's mansion.

Li Shierniang has been very busy recently and doesn’t know what she is busy with, so she is always not in the mansion.

Gu Qing was welcomed into the door by a female disciple. She sat alone in the front hall for a long time and felt a little hungry. So she rushed into the kitchen in the backyard and cooked a few dishes to fill her stomach.

It is taboo to enter other people's backyards, but Li Shierniang's home is different. In theory, Gu Qing is half the owner of the mansion. There are no taboos in the mansion and never set up defenses against Gu Qing.

After eating and drinking, Li Shierniang hurried back with a tired look on her face. Seeing Gu Qing sitting or not lying on the cushion to recuperate, Li Shierniang kicked him angrily.

"All the Dukes are, so I don't know how to pay attention to my demeanor? I saw this by the Censor of the Court, and I will study it for no reason."

Gu Qing sighed and said, "Aunt Li, don't mention the word "Censor". Now when my nephew hears "Censor" he can't help but want to hit someone..."

Li Shierniang chuckled and said, "I heard that I have been involved in the censors in the court recently?"

Gu Qing said slowly: "The word 'grassy' is not very accurate. My nephew has a good temper and is not angry, otherwise I would have chopped ten thousand censors into meat sauce."

Li Shierniang sighed and said, "The wind direction in Chang'an City is wrong recently. I have been paying attention to what kind of battles are in the court. However, the people in the city have become more and more serious about you. People seem to have forgotten that at the beginning, you only care about their lives and deaths. They survived, but in turn they bit you..."

Gu Qing said lightly: "It's not surprising that people's hearts are like this."

Li Shierniang stared at his eyes and said, "Do you regret it? Do you regret it in mind this nostalgic business?"

"Don't regret it. If time goes back, even if I know the consequences, I will still have the same choice." Gu Qing said calmly, but his expression was firm.

Li Shierniang had a smile on her eyes: "This is not like you. I heard that you were a decisive general in the Anxi Army. He didn't even take prisoners whenever he was in war. He was never ruthless to the enemy. Once the war started, he would be rushing to kill him. Why are you so kind today?"

Gu Qing sighed, "Of course we must kill all the enemies, otherwise we can leave a breath to let them take revenge? But... Refugees are not enemies, at least I don't think they are enemies, they are just ignorant, ignorance does not necessarily deserve to die. In time, they can return home and get land, and they are kind and dedicate people..."

"When I was in Shiqiao Village, I had seen what a person's heart looked like. As long as he could eat enough, or even half full, they were the most honest and peaceful people in the world, and they didn't dare to fight back on their faces. But if they were hungry and anxious, they could do anything. Who would care about kindness and duty when they were hungry?"

"The same is true for these refugees outside the city today. To be honest, I do feel a little resentful, but I hope to resolve this matter as soon as possible, recover the north as soon as possible, let them return home, and give them land. I like to see their kind and simple side, so I don't blame them today because they are hungry."

Li Shierniang looked at him deeply and sighed: "If your parents are still alive, they will definitely be very pleased that their children are already heroes who stand up to the sky. Heroes not only have to dominate the world, but also can endure humiliation."

Gu Qing calmed down and said, "Auntie Li, please ask you for something today..."

Li Shierniang took out a piece of paper, which was filled with words and handed it to Gu Qing and said, "I know what you are asking for. Rumors have spread all over the past few days. I have already started to inquire about the case of poisoning of refugees outside the city. Someone was instructed behind the scenes. At present, I have only found out about the inspection hall and go up... Haha, you know it yourself."

Gu Qing narrowed his eyes: "Observation Office? Li Fuguo?"

Li Shierniang whispered: "When Zi just returned to Chang'an today, he set up a new 'Inspectorate Hall', which has the responsibilities of the inspectors and the people in the city. It's interesting to say that the secret spies and detailed works appointed by the Inspectorate Hall are mostly found in the city of Chang'an City. Those people unfortunately have a lot of overlap with my people. When the Inspectorate Hall was first established, I heard the sound of the wind, and their every move was in my sight."

Gu Qing glanced at Li Shierniang deeply.

Li Shierniang has always had a secret intelligence network in Chang'an City. Gu Qing had known this for a long time, but this network was too mysterious and had almost never revealed traces publicly. Gu Qing had known Li Shierniang for a long time before he had noticed this intelligence network.

When Feng Yu sneaked into An Lushan's rebels, Gu Qing asked Li Shierniang for help. Li Shierniang's intelligence network did not disappoint. In recent years, all the information Feng Yu sent through Li Shierniang's intelligence network.

This is also the reason why Gu Qing came to ask Li Shierniang today. With the criticism of thousands of people and the scolding of everyone, Gu Qing knew that he needed to use Li Shierniang's intelligence network at this time.

"About ten days ago, the head of the Procuratorate Office secretly found a thug in Chang'an City, and let the thug pretend to be a refugee and mix it into the refugee camp. Before the porridge shed food outside the city, the thug went to two big pots and mixed several highly toxic medicinal materials such as black grass, raw aconite, and Naoyanghua into the porridge. There were originally meat products such as ginger and garlic in the porridge. Several highly toxic medicinal materials were mixed into it, but no one tasted the odor, which caused nearly 100 refugees to be poisoned and died."

Gu Qing's face gradually became colder, and he pursed his lips and said nothing.

Li Shierniang looked at his expression, sighed, and said, "This matter is definitely done by the Office of the Inspection Office. As for whom the Office of the Inspection Office is instructed, I believe you know better than me. How to deal with it, you can make your own decisions."

Gu Qing rubbed his stiff and cold face, sneered a few times, and said, "The Anxi Army has not started a killing for a long time, probably because others think we are easy to control."

Seeing Gu Qing's face appearing with a strong murderous aura, Li Shierniang wanted to speak but stopped, but finally chose to shut up.

Gu Qing's expression quickly returned to normal and said, "Auntie Li, leave it to me that poisoned rogue."

Li Shierniang nodded: "Okay, I have already taken down the person, I'm waiting for you to come."

Gu Qing thought for a while and said, "There is also the Li Fuguo's inspection office, I want a complete list."

"Okay, I'll give it to you."

After a pause, Li Shierniang suddenly said, "That Feng Yu, when are you planning to recall it?"

Gu Qing smiled bitterly and said, "Auntie Li, it's not that I don't want to recall it. That boy refused to come back by himself, so I'm almost giving him twelve gold medals. The more he gets, the more he is, he is more and more comfortable, and he refuses to come back, what can I do?"

Li Shierniang raised her lips slightly and said, "After Feng Yu comes back, I handed over his intelligence network. I have been tired over the years. Feng Yu is a good talent, so I don't worry to hand it over to him."

Gu Qing blinked: "Wouldn't you give it to me? I'm more talented than Feng Yu."

Li Shierniang gave him a blank look and said, "You are a majestic general, with 100,000 tiger and wolf soldiers under your command. Do you have to take care of this little property to you? Why not give it to Feng Yu? I appreciate his ability. Shiqiao Village is really a Feng Shui treasure land, with many talents. There are also Song Gensheng, the prefect of Jingzhao, who is also well-known, and is much better than the young man he was in back then."

Apricot eyes glanced at Gu Qing, and Li Shierniang chuckled and said, "I will not care about anything from now on. Feng Yu will help you. You said you would give me a care for my old age and see me off. Does this matter?"

Gu Qing said seriously: "Of course, my parents both died, and Aunt Li is my biological mother. It is my responsibility to give you a care of your old age. I will never shirk responsibility."

Li Shierniang said with relief: "Good boy, I read you right. I am very content to have a child like you in this life."

Gu Qing coughed twice, and the style of painting changed suddenly: "Auntie Li is still young, less than forty years, and she can't waste her life alone. There is a poem saying, "Old cow knows that the sunset is late, and you don't need to whip and thrust and thrust your hooves." I heard that during the reign of Emperor Wu of Wu, Luoyang, Chang'an and Luoyang, if you don't dislike it, you will ruin the 100,000 strong tiger and wolf soldiers under your nephew's command... Cough, you can choose whatever you want, you can choose a few... What do you think about Auntie Li?"

Li Shierniang's face suddenly changed, and a wine cup flew towards Gu Qing's face like lightning. Gu Qing was so scared that he shook and shrank his body to avoid it.

"Get out!" Li Shierniang burst out a word from her teeth.

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Gu Qing left the mansion in shame, gently slapped himself in the face to punish him for being humble, turned his head and looked behind him, a short, dejected ruffian behind him was being held in Han Jie's hand.

This is the murderer who was instructed by the Procuratorate Office to poison the refugee camp outside the city.

Gu Qing glanced at him coldly and asked Han Jie to send someone to take good care of him. He stood in front of the mansion and pondered for a while. Gu Qing suddenly said, "Let's go to Tai Chi Palace."

Outside the Tai Chi Palace, starting from Chengtian Gate to the entire harem, the defense taken over by the Shuofang Army, Gu Qing was very careful every time he entered the palace. Five thousand soldiers of the Shenshe Camp were stationed outside Chengtian Gate. When Gu Qing entered the palace, he had to lead two thousand soldiers of the Shenshe Camp to escort them.

Today is no exception. When Gu Qing arrived at Tai Chi Palace, Sun Jiushi and two thousand soldiers were already waiting outside Chengtian Gate.

Gu Qing dismounted outside the palace gate and walked in. The soldiers of the Shisha Camp behind followed him step by step.

Under the leadership of the eunuch, Gu Qing walked through the Taiji Hall and the Ganlu Hall and came to Chengxiang Hall.

Standing outside the hall and waiting for a while, the eunuch came out and respectfully invited Gu Qing into the room.

Gu Qing took off his shoes and opened his sword into the hall. When he saw Li Heng looking at him with a smile, Gu Qing entered the hall and bowed to salute.

Li Heng smiled and asked Gu Qing to waive the gift.

"Is there anything wrong with Gu Qing suddenly entering the palace today?"

Since we entered the palace and the monarch and minister made this matter clear, there is no reason to be good. Today is a dead end, and someone must die.

"Your Majesty, the country cannot be established but cannot be established. If the king has his own interests, the country will be in danger. Li Fuguo framed the court officials and conspired to conspire to suppress the rebellion and made contributions. Your Majesty should not favor it. Otherwise, how can you teach the subjects of the world to be convinced? Please ask Your Majesty to make a decision and severely punish the evil thief Li Fuguo." Gu Qing said firmly.

Li Heng's face became increasingly ugly. Once the emperor was criticized by the court officials in person, it was a very humiliating thing in itself.

"Gu Qing, everything has not been decided yet. I advise you to verify it before you can tell me. What? You cannot just convict Li Fuguo just because of the murderer. This case can be handed over to Dali Temple or the Censorate for trial. What about the crime after the three departments are tried?" Li Heng said angrily.

Gu Qing said without showing any weakness: "If Your Majesty needs evidence and witnesses, I will have them. If Your Majesty does not object, I would like to summon the Dali Temple Minister and the Censor to hear the case at this moment, and discuss the right and wrong on this golden palace."

Li Heng's face turned pale, he took a deep breath and said slowly: "Gu Qing, why should he be aggressive?"

Gu Qing immediately replied: "Your Majesty, these Japanese ministers and soldiers of the Anxi Army were also forced to retreat by rumors in the court and the country, and they were almost rats crossing the street. When the ministers and soldiers were humiliated, why didn't Your Majesty say that they were 'aggressive'?"

Li Heng finally couldn't help it, and his tone gradually became tougher: "I still said the same thing. I have not yet clarified the matter. I cannot hand over the people to you easily. Gu Qing should put the overall situation first, and he should not mislead himself or the country."

Gu Qing also felt anger in his heart, and tried hard to hold back his anger, and whispered: "Your Majesty, I have only found out that Li Fuguo."

Li Heng was stunned. This sentence was no longer implicit.

It means that he knew very well who was instructed by Li Fuguo, but it was enough for Gu Qing to only pursue Li Fuguo, so there was no need to tear each other apart and make a fuss too ugly.

Li Heng was suddenly at a loss, and then he thought of his current situation.

There are not many people around me who can use it. I hand over to Li Fuguo today, and to Li Mi or Du Hongjian tomorrow. Gu Qing is clearing his wings step by step.

So Li Heng strengthened his determination and said coldly: "Gu Qing, when An Lushan started a rebellion, the reason he used was to 'clean the king'. Does Gu Qing also want to follow An Lushan?"

Gu Qing said calmly: "Your Majesty, I just talk about the matter. If Li Fuguo violates the law, he should be severely punished. I have no other intentions."

Li Heng stared at him with a gloomy eyes and said, "Forcing the king to force you, are you still a minister of the Tang Dynasty?"

"Of course I am a minister of the Tang Dynasty, but I also need to seek justice. Please give your Majesty a bowl of water to justice."

"If I don't hand over my hand, what do you think? Will you kill me?"

"I dare not." Gu Qing lowered his head, his tone was calm, but his expression was particularly firm: "I still say the same thing, I want justice. If Your Majesty doesn't give it to me, I will take it."

Li Hengteng stood up and said angrily: "What do you want?"

Gu Qing sighed. He knew that he could not continue talking anymore. Li Heng clearly showed his attitude to protect Li Fuguo.

But Gu Qing didn't want to let Li Fuguo go today.

"Your Majesty, I will leave." Gu Qing saluted respectfully and silently retreated from the hall.

Li Heng looked panicked and said sternly: "Gu Qing, stop!"

Gu Qing ignored him and left Chengxiang Palace. Under the protection of the Shenshe Camp, he left Tai Chi Palace.
Chapter completed!
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