Chapter 682

"Gao Yang, what do you mean by this?"

"This subject just said it casually, better safe than sorry. If Your Majesty has nothing else, this subject will go down to prepare for the Royal No. 1 Club."

Seeing that Gao Yang was unwilling to say more, Wu Zhao did not force him but waved her hand.

"Go down."

After Gao Yang left, Wu Zhao fell into deep thought.

The vast Imperial Study suddenly fell into silence.

"Wan'er, what do you think Gao Yang meant by those words before he left?"

Wu Zhao suddenly asked.

Shangguan Wan'er frowned and said, "It seems to be informing Your Majesty of the importance of the Western Depot."

Wu Zhao suddenly raised her brows and looked in the direction Gao Yang had left.

"No, Gao Yang seems to be reminding Me to be careful about My safety."

Once these words fell.

An expression of disbelief appeared on Shangguan Wan'er's face.

She said, "Now the Da Qian court is stable, Prince Rong has been executed, and Changan is peaceful. Where would the danger come from?"

Wu Zhao looked at Shangguan Wan'er and said softly, "Last time when Gao Yang predicted that the war in Da Qian was about to start, everyone didn't believe it either, and the impeachment memorials never stopped!"

"Even I only believed a little and transferred the Changning Army to guard the capital, but what was the result?"

"This move saved the entire Da Qian!"

Once these words fell, Shangguan Wan'er also stopped speaking.

She had to admit that in terms of prediction, Gao Yang indeed had terrifying abilities!

Being in Changan, through Wu Zhao's sensitive identity as a woman, combined with the relationship between population and land in the world, he accurately predicted the war.

Was Gao Yang's reminder now just a casual remark?

"Summon Commander of the Guards Li Long!"

Wu Zhao took a deep breath and said coldly.

Better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't, not to mention this was a reminder from Gao Yang.

Gao Yang, as a poisonous strategist, must have smelled some danger, which was why he said these words.

Soon, Li Long, wearing armor, strode into the Imperial Study.

"This subject Li Long, pays respects to Your Majesty!"

Li Long bowed and saluted Wu Zhao.

"Li Long, I have an important matter to entrust to you. This matter concerns My safety!"

Li Long's expression was serious, and he took a deep breath in his heart.

Just when Gao Yang went out, he stopped Gao Yang and had a conversation.

After all, their relationship was very close, so Gao Yang did not hide it and directly said that Wu Zhao wanted to build the Western Depot.

Hearing this, his heart was hanging by a thread.

Before he could recover, Wu Zhao summoned him to the palace, and everything matched up.

"For Your Majesty, this subject is willing!"

Wu Zhao was stunned and couldn't help but say, "I haven't finished speaking yet; what are you willing to do?"

Li Long was also stunned, then said, "This subject heard from Lord Gao that Your Majesty wants to build the Western Depot to supervise the hundred officials of the world. Then this person must be upright and full of righteousness!"

"This subject Li Long, is duty-bound!"

"Although it might be a bit painful, for Your Majesty and for the imperial hegemony of Da Qian, this subject will endure it."

When Li Long said the last part, it was as if he had let go of everything, gritting his teeth.

Wu Zhao: "..."

Shangguan Wan'er: "..."

"Commander Li, although I have just ascended the throne, I am not without people to use, and I don't need you to make such a sacrifice."

"This is completely unnecessary."

Wu Zhao's voice sounded, and Li Long was also full of embarrassment.

"This is awkward; this subject thought Your Majesty needed this subject to sacrifice a little, but this subject still says the same thing: for Da Qian, this little pain is nothing."

"As long as Your Majesty gives an order, this subject will draw his sword; it's a small matter!"

Li Long patted his chest and said loudly.

Wu Zhao's gaze warmed, and she sighed, "Commander Li's loyalty, I—know it in My heart."

"Then since it's not about the Western Depot, why did Your Majesty summon this subject?"

Li Long looked curious.

Wu Zhao said directly, "I want you to secretly monitor Changan and secretly search this Imperial Palace strictly."

"Those who are sneaky, those of unknown origin, and those with ulterior motives—kill them without mercy!"

Once these words fell, Li Long's expression was shocked, and a stormy sea surged in his heart.

But when he touched Wu Zhao's cold eyes, he swallowed the words that were about to come out.

"This subject obeys!"

"Go down."

Li Long strode away, but in his heart, he felt he had to find time to go to the Duke of State Prefecture; he had to see what Wu Zhao wanted to do.

After Li Long left, Wu Zhao spoke again, "Summon Eunuch Luo of the Ceremonial Directorate!"

"And summon Lu Wen, the Minister of the Grand Court of Justice."

Immediately, a small eunuch went to pass the decree.

"Eunuch Luo has experienced three dynasties and has deep qualifications, and has nothing to do with the hundred officials. He is indeed a good candidate for the Director of the Western Depot!"

"But Your Majesty summoned Lord Lu, what is this for?"

Shangguan Wan'er spoke slowly, her face curious.

Wu Zhao sat back on the dragon throne, her expression cold, and she spoke slowly.

"Let him take the blame."

Once these words fell.

Shangguan Wan'er was directly stunned.

"Take the blame???"

Wu Zhao said coldly, "As the Minister of the Grand Court of Justice, his subordinates have poked such a big hole, so he naturally must be punished!"

"Gao Yang's Involution Method, having him take the blame is just right!"

"And if he doesn't take the blame, should I take it? There is no reason for an Emperor to take the blame in this world!"

"..."

Lu Prefecture.

Bang!

Lu Wen slapped the table, an indescribable anger on his face.

"What?"

"The Lin mother and daughter were protected by Gao Yang? They entered the soap factory?"

Lu Wen looked at his subordinate, his voice rising suddenly.

His confidant said, "My Lord, this matter is true. Now they are in the soap factory, I fear it is difficult to take action."

Lu Wen's face flickered, and finally he said, "No need to watch them. Since they are in the soap factory, there is no chance."