In Changsun Mansion, after listening to Changsun Wuji’s explanation, the elder’s expression changed drastically and he said something.
And these words of the great elder were exactly what Changsun Wuji was worried about.
Zhou Xiang's original plan was that as long as Chong'er and Shisan sent what the Turk King wanted, they would get the Western Region Five-Step Snake, and the crisis in the Changsun family would naturally be resolved. But now, not only is Chong'er's whereabouts unknown, but Elder Qing has been arrested. The Turkic king categorically refused to give them the five-step snake of the Western Regions.
This put Changsun Wuji in a dilemma. Firstly, he could not give up on obtaining the Western Region Five-step Snake. Secondly, Chong'er also had to find it. After all, it was his order to pass the news to the Turkic King, otherwise Chong'er would I won't do that.
It's just that it's not easy to do these two things, and for a while Changsun Wuji couldn't do it.
After pondering for a long time, Changsun Wuji finally said: "Let the people in the northern family go all out to find Chong'er. Don't bring him back until they find him. Find a place for him to settle down first. In addition, if you want to send a message to the Turkic King, just give it to us." The Five-Step Snake of the Western Regions can negotiate any conditions!"
After hearing what the head of the family said, the elder thought for a while and could only nod his head and agree, get up and leave. This matter should be done sooner rather than later. After all, their time is very limited!
In the prison of the Secret Service, Li Junxian carried a package to the prison where Chu Suiliang was.
Throwing the package on the ground, Li Junxian looked a little ugly and said, "Is this the evidence you said?"
Chu Suiliang looked at Li Junxian without knowing why, then turned to look at the package on the ground, which was exactly what he had buried. He nodded with some confusion and said: "This is indeed what I buried in the ground. What? What's wrong? ?”
"What's the problem? You'll know after you open it and take a look!" Li Junxian said angrily.
Chu Suiliang knelt down and opened the package. A musty smell went straight to the tip of his nose.
Chu Suiliang was a little dumbfounded when he looked at the shabby paper with mold stains in front of him.
He reached out to pick up the top booklet, and with just a touch, the book shattered into several pieces.
"How...how could this happen? It shouldn't be!" Chu Suiliang said with a pale face.
Li Junxian shook his head and said, "How long have you been buried in the ground?"
"It must have been seven or eight years. This was a thought I kept at that time just in case of emergencies. I thought it would be used one day, so I kept it in the old house until today. Take it, but...how could it become like this..." Chu Suiliang picked up a book again without giving up, but the result was the same, it broke as soon as he touched it. Not to mention the handwriting on the booklet could not be seen clearly, and even the shadow could not be seen. .
Li Junxian sighed. He didn't expect such a thing to happen. Who knew that the things Chu Suiliang buried underground would turn out like this.
If Luo Zhang was here, he could explain it clearly. It had been buried underground for too long and had oxidized. It would have been better if he had used something to isolate the air. But Chu Suiliang only made a cloth bag, so it would be strange if it was not oxidized.
Ignoring the lost Chu Suiliang, Li Junxian put away the package, left the Secret Intelligence Department, and headed directly towards the Imperial City. This matter must be reported to His Majesty. If you don't say it, His Majesty will ask, but he can't afford it. Let’s go!
When they arrived at the palace, Eunuch Huang personally took Li Junxian into the imperial study.
At this time, Li Shimin was standing next to a huge map, looking at the map hanging on the wall.
And the place where his eyes fell was clearly the north. Obviously, the war in the north was concerned about his heart.
The humiliation brought about by the Weishui Alliance was difficult for anyone to accept, let alone him, the king of a country.
The reason why he finally refuted everyone and named Luo Zhang the county magistrate was that he was grateful to Luo Zhang.
If this Northern Expedition fails, he will have to wait for who knows how many years to organize another war, let alone his ambition to conquer Goguryeo.
He doesn't have that much time to wait slowly.
Luo Zhang really helped him a big favor this time, and he could afford it as a county official!
Li Junxian stood aside and did not dare to say a word. After waiting for a long time, Li Shimin turned his eyes to the map, returned to his chair and sat down with his hands behind his back.
He looked up at Li Junxian and said, "What's the matter?"
Li Junxian hurriedly bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the evidence Chu Suiliang said has been found, but..."
"Just what? You won't be kidnapped again, right?" Li Shimin looked at Li Junxian with cold eyes, as if Li Junxian just said yes, he was afraid that Li Shimin would order Li Junxian to be arrested and imprisoned, and he would be prosecuted for dereliction of duty. sin!
"No, I have the stuff here!" Li Junxian said, raising the package in his hand.
Li Shimin said nothing, waiting for Li Junxian to continue.
Li Junxian took a deep breath and continued: "It's just that although there is evidence of Changsun Wuji in this package, it is completely useless."
As he spoke, Li Junxian put the package in his hand on the ground, opened it, and said: "Chu Suiliang buried it in the ground, but for some reason these books were all rotten and shattered when touched. It is useless to use him as evidence." !”
"Huh?" Li Shimin frowned slightly, stood up and came to the package, bent down to pick up a booklet and check it out. The same scene happened again. When he touched the top booklet, the booklet fell apart on its own.
This made Li Shimin frown even deeper.
"It seems that Sun Wuji's fate is uncertain!" Li Shimin muttered to himself as he looked at the package in front of him.
Li Junxian's head bowed even further. Apparently he felt that he had failed to handle this matter well and did not share His Majesty's worries.
"Put this thing away. The evil deeds Chu Suiliang has done should be punished at the discretion of the Third Division. Those who should be beheaded should be beheaded, and those who should be imprisoned should be imprisoned. Anyone related to this matter will be shown no mercy as long as the evidence is conclusive!" Li Shimin ordered.
"Yes, Your Majesty!" Li Junxian breathed a sigh of relief and felt lucky that he reported it to His Majesty in advance. If His Majesty had not known it until later, he might not have spared him!
Looking at Li Junxian leaving, Li Shimin turned to Huang Eunuch and said: "Send someone to inform Changsun Wuji and let him do what he wants. This is the last time I will spare him. If he doesn't care about Changsun Chong, I won't let him go if he doesn't do it!"
Eunuch Huang hurriedly bowed to accept the promise, his expression looking a bit serious.
In Changsun Mansion, when Eunuch Huang conveyed Li Shimin's words to his ears, Changsun Wuji's face became uncertain.
He couldn't understand why His Majesty stopped pursuing the case this time. He must know that if His Majesty really had the evidence provided by Chu Suiliang, he would never let him go. He knew this better than anyone else. What must have happened to him Things you don’t know.
He and Your Majesty have known each other for so many years, and they know each other very well. They will not be easily frightened by His Majesty's words!
"Great Elder, what do you think about this matter?" Changsun Wuji asked the Great Elder beside him.
The elder pondered for a while and said: "Is His Majesty grateful that you have followed him for so many years, or is it because for the Queen's sake, he doesn't want to do anything to you this time? After all, you are his uncle, so you have to give him something. Save face!"
