Chapter 651 The eldest princess’s people
"Squeak..."
Imperial study room, the door is open.
Luo Qingzhou, who was dressed in Confucian robes, walked in with his head lowered and his face full of respect.
The door behind him immediately closed.
Luo Qingzhou bowed and said: "Your Majesty, Luo Qingzhou, pays homage to you!"
Nangong Yang showed a smile on his face and said: "Luo Qing is busy studying, I shouldn't bother you, but I really have something to do today, so I summoned you to the palace."
Then he looked at Qin Lang next to him and said, "Luo Qing, don't you say hello to your elder brother?"
Luo Qingzhou raised his head, met Qin Lang's eyes, and immediately said: "Brother."
Qin Lang nodded slightly and said seriously: "Qing Zhou, if His Majesty asks you today, you must tell the truth and you must not hide anything. Do you know?"
Luo Qingzhou said respectfully: "Qingzhou knows."
Nangong Yang smiled and said: "Actually, it's not a big deal. I appointed your eldest brother as the commander of the Jinyi Guards because I want him to investigate a few cases and make some contributions, and then I can reward him. In recent times, in Kyoto, Many major cases occurred. The whole family of Zhongwu Uncle was killed. My former commander Luo Changtian was also killed, and dozens of Jinyi guards were killed. Your eldest brother traced the murderer and found that the man named Chu Feiyang is very suspicious. I heard that you know him, can you provide some clues for your brother?"
Luo Qingzhou lowered his head and said: "Your Majesty, I do know that Chu Feiyang, but I am really not familiar with him, so I met him a few times. My eldest brother also went back to ask us, and we told him everything we know. I heard that Chu Feiyang Now in the Lingxiao Sect, I think the eldest brother should take people to Lingxiao Sect to ask for him. After he is brought back for interrogation, we will naturally know whether he is the murderer."
Qin Lang frowned and said: "I took someone there some time ago, but I didn't even enter the door. There are formations and many masters inside. It's impossible for us to break in. And I heard that Chu Feiyang is a direct disciple of Lingxiao Sect. , they naturally won’t let us take people away.”
Luo Qingzhou looked at him and said strangely: "Brother, you are the commander of the Jinyi Guards. You represent the Holy Emperor and the imperial court. How dare the Lingxiao Sect refuse to make friends with you?"
Qin Lang said solemnly: "Qingzhou, you are a scholar and don't know about the sect. The Lingxiao Sect is not an ordinary sect. It is one of the five sects of my Dayan. At the beginning..."
At this point, he glanced at the emperor and stopped talking.
Nangong Yang sneered and said: "Lingxiao Sect is indeed not a small sect. Even our court has to be a little wary. Moreover, the five sects signed a contract with the court, and many rules cannot be broken now. But... Qin Lang, as long as you If you can find evidence, I will order you to arrest him."
Qin Lang lowered his head and said: "I will continue to investigate and never let down His Majesty's high expectations."
Nangong Yang's eyes flickered and he sighed: "These five sects are indeed a bit tricky."
Luo Qingzhou immediately raised his hands and said: "Your Majesty, I think that in the whole world, all the people in the world are not the king's land, and all the people on the shore of the land are the king's ministers. No matter how powerful the five major sects are, it is my Dayan sect, and all the people in the sect are They are all my subjects of Dayan, and naturally they are all under the control of Your Majesty. In my opinion, this sect can no longer be allowed to run unchecked. Either find a way to accept it for the use of the court, or... let it fall apart! We must not let them go anymore. Confront the imperial court and become a threat to the imperial court!”
As soon as these words came out, Nangong Yang's eyes lit up and he murmured: "In the whole world, is it the king's land? On the shore of the land, is it the king's ministers..."
Then he praised: "Luo Qing, well said, well said!"
Then he asked: "How do you think Luo Qing can use them for your own use? The five major sects are all in the same spirit. If the court pushes them too far, they will even unite to fight against the court. By then, I am afraid that my throne will be lost. I can’t sit still.”
Luo Qingzhou said respectfully: "Your Majesty, since the five major sects are powerful, we cannot use force, nor can we do this in the open. We can privately promise benefits and defeat them one by one. Your Majesty should send someone to find out. Check with the leaders of each sect to see what they need, or directly recruit some of their elite disciples and let them secretly become members of the imperial court, so that they can slowly disintegrate."
When Nangong Yang heard this, he immediately stood up from the chair, quickly came over and took his wrist and said: "Luo Qing, come, sit down and talk."
Luo Qingzhou said quickly: "I don't dare, I just stand."
Nangong Yang said with a smile on his face: "Luo Qing, you are welcome. You are my minister, and you are appointed by the Queen Mother to accompany me to study. Come, come, sit down and talk."
Then he waved his hand and said: "Qin Lang, please step back first. As for the Lingxiao Sect, don't provoke him for the time being. I will make plans after the year."
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Qin Lang bowed and left. When he went out, he glanced at the young man whose wrist was being held affectionately by His Majesty with complicated eyes.
"Squeak..."
The door is closed.
Qin Lang left the palace and stopped under the shadow of the big tree outside, looking at the night sky without moving.
"Luo Qing, the five major sects are powerful and have many warriors. If they can be used by the imperial court, I, Dayan, will become even more powerful and the surrounding neighboring countries will all surrender. Luo Qing will definitely help me."
"Your Majesty, after hearing that you just analyzed the situation of the five major sects, I think we can start directly with the Lingxiao Sect."
"Oh, why?"
"The leaders of Huashan Sect and Xianyun Pavilion are both scheming and far away from Kyoto, so they can ignore it for the time being. As for Qingyun Temple and Jinchan Temple, these two sects rarely participate in secular affairs and have no regard for the imperial court. Any threats can be made last. As for Lingxiao Sect, it is close to the capital, and the person in power is very young. It just so happens that their direct disciple Chu Feiyang may be the murderer. We can use this matter first to show our kindness to him... …”
"What if the other party doesn't appreciate it?"
"If the other party doesn't appreciate it, you can secretly win over its elite disciples and elders. The imperial court has so many cultivation resources, and they are all warriors. Naturally, some disciples and elders will be willing to be loyal to the imperial court..."
In the royal study, the monarch and his ministers were in harmony, and the chat continued late into the night.
Until Changsun Wan'er's voice came from outside: "Your Majesty, you have to attend court early tomorrow. The Queen Mother knows that Your Majesty has not rested so late, so she asked your servant to come over and urge you."
Nangong Yang reluctantly stood up and said, "After listening to Luo Qing's words, I suddenly felt relaxed and my whole body felt comfortable. It's getting late. I have to go to court tomorrow. Luo Qing, please go back quickly."
Then he said to the outside: "Li Gui, send Luo Qing home."
At this time, the gates of the palace and the inner city were closed, and no one could enter or leave without the emperor's order.
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
Li Gui's respectful voice came from outside.
Then the door opened.
Luo Qingzhou walked out and saw the elegant and gentle eldest grandson Waner in a palace dress outside the door.
The eldest grandson Wan'er bowed her head slightly and saluted, and said softly: "I'm sorry, Mr. Luo, for interrupting your chat with His Majesty. It's just that it was too late, and the Queen Mother was worried about His Majesty's dragon body, so she asked Wan'er to come over to urge you."
Nangong Yang said with a smile in the study: "Sister Wan'er, you are tired. You should go back quickly. I will go to bed soon."
Changsun Wan'er suddenly said: "Your Majesty, at this time, the palace gate and the city gate have been closed. If you want to go out, it is really troublesome. Let Mr. Luo go out of the palace tomorrow. I just saw that Commander Qin Lang is still outside. Waiting, maybe I want to take Mr. Luo to the Jinyi Guardhouse to rest."
Hearing this, Nangong Yang said: "Okay, Luo Qing, you should go to your elder brother's place to rest tonight, just in time to talk to him."
Just as Luo Qingzhou was about to refuse, Changsun Wan'er suddenly approached him, moved her fingers on his sleeves a few times, and said softly: "Young Master Luo, let's go. Wan'er has recently written some new poems and wants to ask for your advice. one time."
Luo Qingzhou's heart moved, and he followed her out without saying a word.
Li Gui arrived at the gate outside, stopped, lowered his head, and did not dare to say a word.
"Qingzhou!"
Under the big tree not far away, Qin Lang walked out of the shadows.
Luo Qingzhou hurriedly greeted him and said, "Brother."
Qin Lang glanced at the eldest grandson Wan'er behind him, cupped his hands and said, "Miss Wan'er."
The eldest grandson Wan'er said: "Master Qin, Wan'er has a few poems that she would like to ask Mr. Luo for advice. Can you lend Mr. Luo to Wan'er for a moment first?"
Qin Lang was slightly startled and said: "Qingzhou, go ahead. Brother is waiting for you here."
"Thank you, Mr. Qin."
Changsun Wan'er thanked her and said softly: "Master Luo, let's go to the lotus pond over there."
Luo Qingzhou nodded and followed her.
Changsun Wan'er held a lantern and led the way through a passage to a lotus pond.
Not far away, there were guards guarding the place.
But beside the lotus pond, it was silent and there was no one else.
Changsun Wan'er glanced around and whispered: "Master Luo, I will go to the Jinyi Guardhouse with Lord Qin later. Remember to choose the room next to the corridor on the right to rest. If you want to sleep alone, you must remember .”
Luo Qingzhou looked at her doubtfully.
Changsun Wan'er approached him and whispered: "Someone will replace you tonight, and someone will take you out. Her Royal Highness the eldest princess wants to see you."
Luo Qingzhou's eyes flashed, he looked at her deeply and nodded.
Changsun Wan'er smiled and said: "Princess Meijiao was worried about you and brought news to the eldest princess, so the eldest princess knew that you had entered the palace."
Luo Qingzhou hesitated for a moment and asked: "Miss Wan'er, you..."
Changsun Wan'er said softly: "His Highness and I grew up together, and we have been His Highness's people since we were young."
Then he whispered again: "Wan'er is willing to do anything for His Highness."
Luo Qingzhou didn't ask any more questions, raised his head and looked ahead.
At this time, a group of patrol soldiers came over.
The eldest grandson Wan'er said: "Master Luo, let's go. If there is a chance in the future, Wan'er will ask you for advice on poetry."
Then he smiled and said: "The Taikang Festival will be held in a few days. The young master will definitely be invited to the palace. Wan'er will definitely not let the young master go by then."
The two of them walked back while talking.
The patrolling soldiers glanced at them and left quickly.
(End of chapter)
