Datang: Only by resisting the decree can we become stronger

Soon, Li Qiu came to the place where Dali Temple Qing Dai Zhou was.

When he saw Li Qiu, Dai Zhou also showed surprise on his face.

Then he got up very enthusiastically to greet him.

It's been a series of events over the years.

Dai Zhou and Li Qiu have also changed from being hostile to acquaintances.

It's not too much to call him an old friend.

"Li Xiang, why didn't you send someone to say hello in advance?"

"I haven't even been able to go out to greet you."

"I'm really sorry."

"A few days ago, I heard people say, Li Xiang, you will return to Chang'an soon."

"I didn't expect you to be faster than we expected." At this time, Li Qiu also said politely.

"Right now, my Tang Dynasty is suffering from severe floods."

"Your Majesty and the court have also urged you several times."

"In this case, I dare not return as soon as possible."

"To be honest, I just came out of His Majesty's imperial study."

"I went directly to you, Mr. Dai."

"Just because there is one thing that needs your help, Mr. Dai."

Seeing Li Qiu's words were serious and formal, Dai Zhou also became serious.

"Li Xiang, it's too polite of you to say that."

"If there is anything, you can just tell Li Xiang."

"However, Dai will never refuse to do anything within his capacity."

Li Qiu nodded at this time.

"For you, Mr. Dai, I am absolutely assured."

"I came here today because of a case."

"It's about the Jade Buddha that was lost and damaged in the Legislative Hall a few months ago."

Upon hearing this, Dai Zhou's expression changed accordingly.

His complexion also became heavier.

At this time, Li Qiu paid attention to his expression, and continued to speak slowly: "I'm not going to hide it from Mr. Dai."

"Xu De, the chief eunuch of the court who died in the case of this Jade Buddha."

"It's a close friend of mine."

"The news of his death was so sudden, I never thought of it."

"Even if it was me, I only heard about this when I entered the palace today."

"I think there must be a bigger secret behind Xu Dezhi's death."

Listening to Li Qiu's words, Dai Zhou only felt that his head was big at the moment.

It was as if a boulder had been crushed from my heart.

Immediately, he looked around and there were no other people.

He lowered his voice and said solemnly: "Mr. Li."

"As the secretary of the Dali Temple, it is impossible for me not to have heard of the case you mentioned."

"Three months ago, the multi-armed Buddha statue sent to the Lizheng Hall by His Royal Highness was lost."

"At that time, it indeed caused a small-scale sensation in the imperial city."

"However, after only two or three days, the case has been verified."

"The Buddha statue has been destroyed."

"Several young people were sentenced to death at that time."

"As for the Xu De you mentioned, Li Xiang, I heard that he committed suicide due to guilt, dereliction of duty."

Listening to Dai Zhou's words, Li Qiu fixed Dai Zhou's gaze more sharply.

Then he asked word by word: "What I want to know is not such a rumor that everyone in the market knows."

"It's behind this, the real case."

"This case is being investigated by your Dali Temple, Mr. Dai?"

Facing Li Qiu's gaze, Dai Zhou faced it head-on with incomparable calmness.

Then shook his head slightly.

"To tell you the truth, Li Xiang, I also heard about the case mentioned above from Zongzheng Temple."

"Nominally in charge of the trial of cases including Miyagi."

"However, inside the imperial palace, eunuchs and maids are involved, and most of them are under the jurisdiction of Dianzhong Province and Zongzheng Temple."

"Only when there are major or special cases, our Dali Temple will follow the orders of His Majesty or Empress."

"Take over the case in the palace."

"And when this Jade Buddha case happened, we did not receive orders from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

"It was only after the case was concluded that a result was received from the palace."

"That's all."

Hearing Dai Zhou's words, Li Qiu couldn't help frowning.

It seems that the rules and things in this palace are far more complicated than what I imagined.

And this case is even more difficult if it is not under the jurisdiction of Dai Zhou.

Chapter 942 is not the time

Looking at Li Qiu's furrowed brows and heavy expression.

Dai Zhou also sighed lightly.

"Li Xiang, if I remember correctly, this is the first time you have taken the initiative to find me and our Dali Temple."

"A few times before, Dali Temple and I relied on Li Xiang to speak for us in front of His Majesty."

"We must accept this love."

"If Li Xiang really insists on thoroughly investigating this matter, I, Dai Zhou, are willing to take the risk and inquire about this matter again."

"But Li Xiang, you also know that there is nothing trivial in the palace."

"A matter like this involving the life of a chief eunuch is definitely not a trivial matter."

"If you don't have any evidence, just rely on your own conjecture, Mr. Li."

"This kind of thing is my Dali Temple, and there is no way to deal with it."

Feeling Dai Zhou's intention and attitude, Li Qiu naturally understood.

For Dai Zhou, a relatively rigid person of Legalist origin.

How rare and difficult it is to be able to make this kind of compromise with yourself.

After that, he also told Dai Zhou about the mark on Xu De's clay pot.

"The clay pot about Xu De was carved by my craftsman in Furong Garden."

"That imprint was definitely engraved by Xu De himself before the accident."

"I believe that the craftsmen in Furong Garden and the people around Xu De in the palace can all prove it."

"Master Dai, you can also investigate secretly first."

Hearing this, Dai Zhou shook his head slightly.

He said seriously, "About Li Xiang, your character and promise."

"I have no doubts."

"As for the theft of the Jade Buddha, Dali Temple and I will try to find Dianzhong Sheng and Zongzheng Temple, and try to conduct a thorough investigation again."

"No matter what the news is at that time, I will go to inform Li Xiang."

At this time, Li Qiu also got up and expressed his gratitude to Dai Zhou.

Then, after some courtesies, Li Qiu led people away from Dali Temple on horseback.

Return to Shangshu Province.

But just after the figures of Li Qiu and others left in a hurry, they were in a hidden corner at the entrance of Dali Temple.

A person who has been hiding here has a cold light in his eyes.

On the other side, after returning to Shangshu Province.

Naturally, Fang Xuanling, Tang Jian and others surrounded him cordially.

He was very concerned about his health and well-being.

And Li Qiu also talked with Fang Xuanling and Tang Jian about His Majesty's appointment of him to be in charge of disaster relief.

At this time, Fang Xuanling couldn't help frowning, and said with a serious expression: "About this flood."

"But it's much stronger than in previous years."

"Besides, because His Majesty was not in the palace before, His Royal Highness's handling still delayed the best time for disaster relief."

"Right now, state capitals everywhere are being hit hard."

"A refugee on the brink of starvation has formed."

"But the grain and grass mobilized from your Youzhou and other thirteen states have just begun to be shipped out one after another."

"It's too late to cover all the affected state capitals."

"At that time, I don't know how many people will die of starvation and disease."

"At the same time, the imperial envoy sent by His Royal Highness for disaster relief."

"Whether it's Du Zhenglun, Kong Yingda, Hanwang, or Yu Zhining, none of them are suitable candidates."

"They went down with the imperial decree, and their effect was very limited."

"So the burden His Majesty is placing on your shoulders is really heavy."

Not only Fang Xuanling, but also Tang Jian snorted angrily.

"Hmph, if it wasn't for the prince and others messing around."

"Can this water disaster get to such a severe point today?!"

"Like the eldest grandson who has helped disasters in the past, Wei Zheng doesn't reuse him."

"Also demoted Lord Wang Gui to Tongzhou."

"In the end, I got some officials from the Eastern Palace to send them to help the disaster."

"Did they really think that this relief work is so easy?"

"Based on how thin they are, are those gentry and gentry really willing to use their own money and food to help the victims?"

"It's simply whimsical!"

At this time, Li Qiu also sighed lightly.

Then he said gently: "Right now is not the time to talk about this, to evaluate the merits and demerits of others."

"The most important thing right now is to bring the disaster under control as soon as possible."

"Don't let it continue to develop in the worst direction."