Qinghe County was not far from Chang 'an.
Therefore, the news of Lin Han building the city wall, training soldiers, and forging weapons quickly reached Chang 'an.
Imperial Palace, Taiji Palace.
Li Shi Min sat on the dragon throne with all the officials standing below him.
"Your Majesty, I've received news that the Qinghe County Magistrate is privately building city walls, training soldiers, and forging weapons. These actions are all in violation of the laws of the Great Tang and are suspected of rebellion.”
Wei Zheng cupped his hands towards Li Shimin.
Li Shi Min laughed,"Wei Qing's family, you must be joking. Magistrate Lin has made many outstanding achievements. How could he rebel?"”
Wei Zheng said," Your Majesty, I also know that Magistrate Lin has schemed for the court several times. However, his actions have indeed violated the laws of the Tang Empire and are suspected of rebellion. Your Majesty, please investigate."”
Wei Zheng admired Lin Han's talent.
However, as an official of the imperial court, he had the obligation to supervise the other party.
"Your Majesty, I've also heard that Qinghe County Magistrate Lin Han is currently building walls, training soldiers, and forging weapons.”
"But his actions have already violated the laws of the Great Tang. We can't let them go.”
Du Ruhui walked out and said.
He didn't have much of a relationship with Lin Han. He had never even met him before.
Therefore, he did not have any intention of protecting or favoring her.
Li Shi Min pondered upon hearing this.
Although he believed that Lin Han wouldn't rebel, it would be too suspicious if Lin Han's actions were true.
"Regarding Magistrate Lin's character, Zhen knows very well that he will not rebel.”
"However, since all of you have submitted a memorial, I have to investigate. How about this, I will send someone to Qinghe County to make an unannounced visit. If Lin Han is really suspected of rebelling, I will not tolerate it.”
"I'm willing to go." Wei Zheng cupped his hands.”
Li Shimin looked at Wei Zheng, worried that he would target Lin Han.
However, since the other party had taken the initiative to petition, he could not refuse.
He said," Alright, I'll send you there now. But you must remember that regardless of whether Magistrate Lin is really rebelling or not, you can't act on your own. You have to come back and report before making a decision."”
Li Shimin didn't want Wei Zheng to act on his own and mess up his relationship with Lin Han.
Wei Zheng cupped his hands and said,"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Before I get conclusive evidence, I won't act on my own."”
After the morning court session, Wei Zheng brought two guards and rode a carriage to Qinghe County.
At the same time, in the Dew Palace.
Li Shimin called Cheng Yaojin over.
"May I know why Your Majesty has called me here?”
Li Shi Min looked at him and said,"I know that you are honest and honest, so I have decided to send you to Qinghe County to report everything you have seen to me."”
"Remember, you cannot let go of any place.”
"Your Majesty, haven't you already sent Wei Zheng?" Cheng Yaojin asked in confusion.”
Li Shi Min said," Wei Qing's family is too upright. Sometimes, they can't see the whole truth. So, I've thought about it and decided to send you along. However, you must remember that you can't be discovered by him."”
"Alright, I'll go now."
"Wait a minute. Remember not to expose your identity when you see Lin Han," Li Shimin said.”
"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Old Cheng promises not to expose his identity."”
Li Shi Min nodded with a smile and waved his hand,"Go ahead."
Wei Zheng and the other two took the carriage and entered Qinghe County half a day later.
From a distance, he could see the city wall built on the mountain in the distance.
"Just as the report said, Lin Han really built the city wall privately.”
"Sir, is Magistrate Lin really going to rebel?" asked one of his guards.”
Wei Zheng's expression kept changing as he said,"The person who reported this said that traces of the Turkic army had appeared in the east of Qinghe County. If he really built it to resist the Turkic army, then even though he violated the laws of the Great Tang, it's still understandable.”
"If the Turkic army doesn't appear in the east, then he must be planning a rebellion.”
The carriage moved forward and soon entered Qinghe County.
After entering the city, Wei Zheng got off the carriage with two guards and walked towards the county office.
However, when they arrived outside the county office, they found that the door was tightly shut.
"Milord, look at the gate of the county government. If he was only building the walls to defend against the Turkic army, he wouldn't have closed the gate.”
"In my opinion, he's putting all his effort into training his soldiers, preparing to rebel while the Turkic army attacks the Great Tang.”
" Don't talk nonsense," Wei Zheng said coldly." Before we confirm it, we can't take anything seriously."”
"Let's go to his mansion."
Wei Zheng treated Lin Han fairly.
If it were anyone else, they would have long regarded him as a rebel.
In the mansion, Lin Han was handling official business.
"Master, you train soldiers day and night, build city walls, and forge weapons. These actions have already violated the laws of the Tang Empire."”
"If someone were to speak ill of His Majesty, I'm afraid he would accuse you of rebellion.”
" Don't worry," Lin Han said with a smile." His Majesty is not a foolish ruler. Even if he wants to accuse me, he will send someone to investigate first."”
"But if the person who came to investigate casually reported, wouldn't Master be in danger?”
"Since His Majesty has the intention to send someone to investigate, he will definitely send the person he trusts the most, so we don't have to worry," Lin Han said.”
As they spoke, a bailiff walked in from outside.
"Old Master, there's a merchant named Wei outside. He says he's your friend and wants to see you.”
"Merchant Wei?"
"Could it be Old Wei?" Lin Han asked.”
Among the people he knew, only Wei Zheng had the surname Wei.
"Let him in."
————————
Please support me!
This book comes from：m.funovel.com。