Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

"The new owner of the Lijing Gate must be young and powerful, but also have a high position and authority. The most important thing is that he will use some extraordinary means regardless of his reputation. After much deliberation, only you are the most suitable! Your Dongchang can do it well." You are also decent, which shows that you have good ability! I really appreciate your method of rectifying the Boling Cui family!"

His Majesty Li Er paused for a moment, then continued: "Besides, don't just look at the harm here, but also look at the benefits! Think about it, all the secret affairs of the officials are under your control , who would dare to disrespect you in the future?"

"Didn't you say that the identity of the owner of the Lijing Gate cannot be made public?"

"Uh... What I mean is that before they impeach you, you can get wind of it, so you can prepare in advance! And extortion, framing innocent people and so on..."

"You allow me to do it?"

"Of course not! But if you do something out of line for self-protection, I will turn a blind eye to you! If the water is clear, there will be no fish, and if people observe it, there will be no disciples. I still understand this truth However, I still have an ugly word to say, if you bend the law for personal gain, if you do too much and make the sky angry and people complain, I will not spare you!"

His Majesty Li Er spoke harshly, but Guo Ye didn't take it seriously in his heart. This is the master of the Lijing Sect. In later generations, it would be like the Jinyiwei of the Ming Dynasty, the sticky pole and blood drop of the fourth elder brother of Emperor Yongzheng!

The faces of all the officials changed when they heard it, and the children stopped crying after hearing it!Once this name is released, who would dare not accept it?

Even if he did something out of the ordinary, how could His Majesty Li Er know?Who dares to tell him?Aren't you afraid of offending him, the master of Lijingmen?

Guo Ye actually had mixed feelings about this assignment!

Sitting in this position does not need to be corrupt and pervert the law, nor does it need to engage in malpractice for personal gain, just a few small side-kicks will bring great benefits!Even if he has been following the rules and obeying the law, he will be able to forge favors all over the government and the public!

However, the benefits are so great, the risks are not small!

The spy chiefs of all dynasties did not end well!This position is too sensitive, and it is too hated. When the power is in the hands, of course it is majestic and majestic, and it can even be said to be below one person or above tens of thousands of people!But once the emperor changes his mind, or changes the emperor, if he is not careful, he will die!

Wait...the emperor has changed...

Guo Ye was excited all over, and said: "Your Majesty, I have something else I want to ask you."

"Speak!"

"Why do you have to give me the title of Qin Guogong? This title is really not suitable for a minister. Can you change it for me?"

His Majesty Li Er smiled slightly and said: "If you are not allowed to be the Duke of Qin, how can you stay in Chang'an City, if you don't stay in Chang'an City, how can you share my worries and become the master of Lijingmen?"

"It's because of this that you made me the Duke of Qin?"

"Exactly! And there is another advantage to this matter. Your name is so unusual that it will inevitably arouse the suspicion and anxiety of the courtiers. Then their attacks on you will naturally disappear! The title of Qin Guogong can be said to kill two birds with one stone! As for The question of overreaching that you are worried about... I gave you this title, so you can accept it safely! I believe in your loyalty! You don't have to worry about it!"

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

His Majesty Li Er was a little tired after talking for so long, and said: "As for the handover of Lijingmen, you can discuss it with Master Changsun. As the deputy head of the Lijingmen, he knows the affairs of Lijingmen very well. You guys The two have been together for so long in Goguryeo, and they must have had some tacit understanding, so I won't mix it up!"

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Guo Ye and Master Changsun came out of the palace together. Master Changsun waved, and a small sedan chair came. Guo Ye sat on it. Under the guidance of Master Changsun, he came to an inconspicuous small courtyard!

Master Changsun said: "Duke Qin, there are so many people out there, I have wronged you today! This is the headquarters of our Lijingmen. You can meet the brothers of Lijingmen first. If you have any ideas in the future, let's change them!"

After entering the courtyard, I realized that there is another hole in the sky. This house has already been connected to the back.Crossing the house and before arriving at a hall, Master Changsun said: "Master, please come inside! Brothers are waiting for you!"

Guo Ye said hesitantly: "We are Lijingmen, His Majesty's eyes and ears! Even if we can't disclose our identities, we don't have to be so careful, why is the office so...secret? Why do I think this posture doesn't look like Lijingmen, It looks like a foreign spy! Is there anyone else who would dare to trouble us?"

Master Changsun smiled wryly, and said, "Qin Guogong, you don't think that His Majesty just uses an institution like ours to act as eyes and ears?"

Chapter 1455 The Bad Guy

When Guo Ye heard this, his heart skipped a beat!Full of joy, turned into deep disappointment!

It turned out that he thought that becoming the head of the Lijing Sect was equivalent to becoming the legendary "nine thousand years old". He has great power and commands the world, so he dare not refuse!Full of feelings is not the case, His Majesty Li Er still has a plan!

Guo Ye wanted to ask again, Master Changsun said: "This is not a place to talk, if you have anything to say, let's go in and talk!"

There were not many people waiting in the room, only three people.

Master Changsun introduced: "This is Sun Yi, the head of our Lijingmen Folklore Hall. He is mainly responsible for monitoring Buddhism, Taoism, and folk associations!"

Sun Yi was thin and dry, with many wrinkles on his face and a goatee. At first glance, he looked like an ordinary dry old man, but upon closer inspection, his eyes were shining brightly. Powerful, slender hands are crystal clear like jade, not showing old age at all!No need to ask, this is a rare martial arts master!

Sun Dali paid homage and said: "Sun Yi of the Folk Style Hall, see the head of the sect!"

Guo Ye said: "Please, please! My brother, you don't have to be polite! Besides, you are so old... You don't need to pay respects to Guo in the future!"

Sun Yi blushed, and said: "Sect Master Qi, you have misunderstood, among our Hall Masters of Li Jing Sect, our Sun Yi is the youngest!"

"Ah... ah?"

Master Changsun explained: "Brother Sun is like this. When he was young, he had a strange disease. When he recovered, his appearance changed. He looked like an old man. In fact, he is only 30 years old this year! There is a limit to being older than you!"

Next, Master Changsun introduced the remaining two people to Guo Ye!

One was Zhu Er, who was fat and white, and looked like the shopkeeper of a silk and satin shop, but he was the head of Guandetang, who was mainly responsible for supervising officials.

The other person's face is full of loyalty and honesty, like an old farmer who cultivates the land. According to Master Changsun, this person is called Qian San, and he is the head of the Punishment Hall!This is responsible for apprehending and interrogating criminals.It is the dry and wet work in Lijingmen.

After listening to Master Changsun's introduction, Guo Ye turned his face down and said, "I said Master Changsun, it's not right for you to do this!"

"Why did the door master say that?"

"In terms of personal matters, the two of us share weal and woe in Goguryeo. I think we have a good relationship. What do you think?"

"Look at what you said, to be able to make friends with you is my grandson's master, I can't wish for it, I can't wish for it!"

Guo Ye continued: "Lun Gong, I have obeyed His Majesty's order to be the master of the Lijingmen, and I am your superior!"

"That's natural!"

"Both public and private, your eldest grandson has to tell me the truth, why are you still hiding things about the Lijingmen from me?"

Master Changsun shook his head and said, "Sect master, this subordinate is loyal to you. I don't like to hear your words! I don't understand. What did I say that didn't tell the truth and made you angry? Why are you so sly? rebuke me?"

"Then let me ask you, what are the surnames of these three hall masters?"

"Sun Yi, Zhu Er, Qian San!"

"That's right, do you think there are normal people with this name? If there is one with this name, it's an accident, but all three of them are called this, it's too abnormal! Obviously, these three are all pseudonyms!"

"Hey, sect master, you made a mistake. If you don't believe me, just ask them yourself, is this name their alias?"

Sun nodded and said, "Sect Master, these are our real names!"

Guo Ye was a little dumbfounded, and said: "Don't lie to me, I don't believe it, some parents use numbers as names for their children, and this kind of weirdness, I met three at once!"

Master Changsun explained: "Master, generally speaking, no one would give their children such a name, but... don't they have no parents?"

"What do you mean by that?"