After Du Qi walked out of the Sweet Dew Hall, Li Yuan looked at Xiao Li and said, "Xiao Li, this Xie Zhizhou, what kind of background does he have? Which side does he belong to? I remember that Wang Minzhi previously served as Chang 'an county magistrate. How did it become Xie Zhizhou now? "
Li Yuan was handling the major matters in the imperial court.
The problem was that Li Yuan could not possibly understand everything. For example, the transfer of a fifth-rank Chang 'an county magistrate did not need to be reported to Li Yuan. After approval by the Ministry of Personnel, it could be adjusted directly.
Xiao Li said, "Your Majesty, because Wang Minzhi has rendered meritorious service in governing the local area, he has already been sent out as an official and promoted. As for Xie Zhizhou, he was transferred back from the local area. "
Li Yuan said, "What I asked you is, which side does Xie Zhizhou belong to?"
Xiao Li said, "Your Majesty, this subject also does not know. What's more, the subjects below are all loyal to Your Majesty. They all serve Your Majesty wholeheartedly. What's the difference between factions? "
"Old thing, you just pretend to be stupid."
Li Yuan glared at Xiao Li, but did not get angry.
Xiao Li had followed him for a very long time. Especially when Xiao Li did not participate in the struggle between the Crown Prince and the King of Qin, Li Yuan greatly approved of him. Moreover, Xiao Li was also loyal and devoted to Li Yuan. He understood Li Yuan's thoughts and was convenient to use.
Xiao Li chuckled and just stood at the side like this, not taking the initiative to speak or interrupt.
Li Yuan said, "Du Qi, this kid, is actually a very good person. He treats people with benevolence and righteousness. However, a person who has been to the Tujue as an envoy and has been on the battlefield is not some kind person. Now, Xie Zhizhou has made it clear that he wants to deal with Du Qi. I am looking forward to how Du Qi, this kid, will retaliate. "
Xiao Li smiled slightly and said, "Your Majesty only needs to sit steadily in the command tent and quietly observe the changes. After all, in the end, this matter still needs Your Majesty to make a decision. "
"That's what I mean."
Li Yuan nodded.
Changing the topic, Li Yuan suddenly said, "Xiao Li, do you think this Xie Zhizhou is the Crown Prince's man? Only the Crown Prince can not forget to deal with Du Qi. "
Xiao said, "Your Majesty, this old servant does not know."
In fact, he knew about Xie Zhizhou's situation. Xie Zhizhou had used the Crown Prince's connections to become the county magistrate of Chang 'an. However, he did not say anything. This matter had nothing to do with him.
Li Yuan did not ask any more questions.
Regarding this matter, all they had to do was wait and see how things developed.
Suddenly, Li Yuan said again, "Have the edicts for Gao Manzheng and Li Daen already been issued?"
"I've already sent it out!"
Xiao Li replied, "Your Majesty, these two edicts have been sent out as quickly as possible. He reckoned that before long, Li Daen would be relieved of his post as Zongguan, escorting all the captives to the capital, and then come to Chang 'an to present them as prisoners of war. This must be the grand occasion of our Tang dynasty. "
Li Yuan also started laughing loudly, rather looking forward to it.
On the other side, after Du Qi left the palace, he didn't return to the Du Clan. Instead, he went straight to the inn and met with Jin Wuque in the backyard.
Du Qi said, "Old Jin, have you found anything yet?"
"No!"
Jin Wuque shook his head and replied, "Young Master, this Xie Zhizhou is extremely cautious. Based on the information we've gathered so far, we can't find any connection between Xie Zhizhou and Xie Hun. "
Du Qi said, "Then, how's the arrangement for me to meet with Li Daquan?"
Jin Wuque said, "Young Master, this matter has been settled. Because many of the people in the prison were once promoted by County Magistrate Wang, and the jailers in the prison admire Young Master very much. "
"So, they are willing to arrange it."
"I heard from the people in the prison that Xie Zhizhou is now boldly and decisively reorganizing the County Magistrate Wang's aides, so much so that all of County Magistrate Wang's trusted aides have been reorganized."
Jin Wuque said, "Now, in the entire Chang 'an County Magistrate Wang, there are only some insignificant people left, who continue to work in the County Magistrate Wang's office. There are also some bailiffs and constables left in the County Magistrate Wang's office. "
Du Qi said, "Alright, it's good that the arrangements have been made. Since Xie Zhizhou wants to deal with me, then I can't just sit and wait for death. It's impolite not to reciprocate. Now that I'm investigating Xie Zhizhou, I have His Majesty's permission. "
Jin Wuque said in surprise, "His Majesty allowed it?"
"Yes!"
Du Qi said, "I've already asked His Majesty for permission to investigate Xie Zhizhou. Since His Majesty has agreed, our investigation is justified. "
Jin Wuque said, "Young Master, you're amazing."
Du Qi smiled and changed the topic. He asked Jin Wuque some questions about the restaurant, and then waited quietly. After dinner, the sky was already dark. Du Qi took a horse carriage and went to the County Magistrate Wang's prison.
With Jin Wuque's help, he entered the prison without a hitch.
Li Daquan was locked up in the innermost cell. Right now, Li Daquan's expression was dispirited and listless. This was because he had already arranged for people to contact Xie Zhizhou in private, hoping that Xie Zhizhou would let him go.
However, Xie Zhizhou didn't even care.
No one came to visit Li Daquan while he was locked up, and Xie Zhan didn't arrange for anyone to visit him either.
This made Li Daquan feel very uneasy.
Initially, Li Daquan was not anxious or flustered. However, at this moment, Li Daquan's heart was in a mess. This was because he was the one who had arranged everything. Especially the death of Chen Fa, and the plot against Du Qi. All these things were placed on him. In addition, Du Qi was a meritorious official of the country. He had made great contributions to the imperial court.
Scheming against Du Qi at this time was not something that could be done easily.
This matter was not easy to resolve.
While Li Daquan was waiting, he suddenly heard footsteps coming from the prison.
When Li Daquan heard the footsteps, he instinctively thought that Xie Zhan had brought people to save him. Therefore, Li Daquan immediately stood up and ran to the door of the prison. He looked at the corridor of the prison and saw the person through the dim light in the prison.
However, the person was wearing a black robe and his head was covered, so he couldn't tell who it was.
In the next moment, the person stopped at the door of the prison. He looked up at Li Daquan and took off his outer robe. Li Daquan's pupils shrank.
The person who had come was Du Qi.
It was actually Du Qi.
Du Qi smiled faintly. He saw the astonishment in Li Daquan's eyes, as well as the disappointment in his eyes. Seeing this scene, Du Qi's mind spun, and he made a rough judgment.
The prison guard quickly opened the door and told Du Qi not to waste any time. He then retreated to guard the door to prevent any trouble from happening.
After Du Qi entered the prison, he lifted his robe and sat down.
Li Daquan looked at Du Qi and swallowed a mouthful of saliva. A look of horror appeared in his eyes. He said, "Du Qi, what are you doing? Are you going to kill me?"
Du Qi dusted his robe and said calmly, "If I wanted to kill you, would I have come to see you? I would've bribed the prison guards to kill you. I came to see you because I have something to tell you. "
Li Daquan said, "What do you want to say?"
Du Qi said, "From the looks of it, neither Xie Shan nor Xie Zhizhou came to see you. Even when you sent someone to contact them, they didn't respond to you. "
Li Daquan's pupils shrank.
That was the truth.
He did send someone to contact them, but neither Xie Zhizhou nor Xie Shan paid him any attention.
Li Daquan's mind turned. He suddenly said, "Du Qi, I don't know what you're talking about. Besides, I was the only one who schemed against you this time. It has nothing to do with anyone else. "
"How pitiful!"
Du Qi shook his head and sighed with a pitiful look on his face.
Li Daquan said, "What's there to be pitiful about? Du Qi, don't try to be mysterious. "
Du Qi said, "What's pitiful is that you, Li Daquan, don't even know how you'll die. You'll die without knowing why, and your death won't be worth it. In the end, you'll become a scapegoat. "
Li Daquan's heart skipped a beat. He had been worried before, but now that he heard Du Qi's words, the worry in his heart exploded.
Although Li Daquan's mind was in a mess, he still said, "Du Qi, I don't understand what you're saying."
Du Qi said, "You're going to die soon."
"Boom!!"
These words were like a clap of thunder that resounded in Li Daquan's mind. At this moment, Li Daquan's expression changed greatly, and even his body began to sway slightly.
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