"We are one family and we don't talk about two families." Shangguan Taiqing straightened his body and said: "Now that the imperial power is declining, my Shangguan family should step forward as relatives of the emperor. Now let your brother serve as the governor of the East China Sea, as long as the war ahead

At the end of the day, I have accumulated some merits, and can join the court as an official. If my sister convinces His Majesty the Emperor to let me take charge of one of the six ministries, then the strength of our Shangguan family will greatly increase, and we will be able to check and balance the Yuwen family!"

Shangguan Wanrong's heart was tumbling, and her face was hesitant. These two brothers wanted to join the court and become officials with real power, rather than just have a title in name only. Can the Yuwen family agree to this?

"Sister! Don't hesitate now!" Shangguan Taiqing said loudly: "If the Yuwen family becomes disloyal in the future, and there are no members of your Majesty's family in the court, and everyone is an enemy, it will be too late to regret it.

That’s it!”

Shangguan Taiqing's tone was quite serious, he had almost made clear the current stakes, and even brought up the emperor's safety to convince his sister.

This sentence firmly hit the heart of Shangguan Wanrong. After the death of the late emperor, her young son was her only sustenance. She must not let her son be in danger. She must fully grasp the real power so that mother and son can sleep peacefully.

Sleep.

"But how can I appoint Tai Lei to be the governor of Donghai? I'm afraid the Yuwen family won't agree easily?" Shangguan Wanrong thought for a while and said.

Seeing his sister speak, Shangguan Taiqing finally showed a satisfied smile on his face: "Sister, you are the Queen Mother of the current dynasty. Tomorrow morning, you only need to say that the emperor is young and in poor health. The Queen Mother will come to the court to supervise the country. Then we will arrange for Tai

With Lei appointed as the governor of Donghai, no one dares to object."

Although Shangguan Wanrong is a woman, she still knows some of the rules of the Zhou Dynasty. She said: "Is it illegal to do politics in the harem? Will the ministers be convinced?"

"Don't worry! Someone will help you when the time comes!" A confident smile appeared on the faces of the two Shangguan brothers at the same time. Since Shangguan Taiqing dared to make this idea against the power of the Yuwen family, he must have arranged some backup plans.

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The three siblings whispered again and then dispersed. Shangguan Wanrong felt at ease after hearing her brother's plan.

Early morning the next day

The ministers all over the court were looking at the empty dragon chair in astonishment. The emperor had not arrived before the court, and everyone was confused. Only a few people had a faint smile on their faces.

A new noble phoenix chair was added next to the dragon chair, with a bead curtain in front slightly blocking it. The empress dowager Shangguan Wanrong was sitting on it.

Seeing this scene, even Yu Wen Hongru, who had always been steady, was a little surprised. Then he frowned and looked at his son in the crowd, and quietly winked at Yu Wen Chenghua.

Just when everyone was stunned, an old eunuch who was in charge of rituals took a step forward, held up a golden imperial edict, and read it at the top of his voice: "I occasionally felt cold today and am not in good health. I am temporarily staying in the palace to rest.

The Queen Mother personally supervises the country and acts as an agent for the government. She hopes that all officials will do their best and take care of the country's worries! I admire this!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone in the court was stunned, and not a single sound was heard in the hall.

The Queen Mother suddenly appeared to personally supervise the country without any warning, which made everyone unable to accept it for a while. They even forgot about the decree.

Yuwen Hongru also did not expect this situation to occur. While he was thinking about it, a figure jumped out from among the courtiers and said loudly: "The emperor's dragon body is not in good condition, and it is reasonable for the queen mother to supervise the country. Cai Xuewen, the minister of the Ministry of Rites, accepted the decree, my emperor

Long live Long live Long live!"

This loud shout made everyone wake up. Then the courtiers in the palace remembered that they had not received the order, and knelt down in darkness. A burst of shouting sounded:

"Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"

Shangguan Wanrong spoke calmly and waved her jade finger lightly: "Everyone is at peace!"

The ministers who stood up were still a little stunned. They always felt that the Queen Mother's sudden supervision of the country was against the rules, but even the Minister of Rites came forward to speak out. Who else dares to say no to the etiquette, not to mention that the Queen Mother is Your Majesty.

My biological mother, I questioned her, didn’t she want to live?

Yuwen Hongru narrowed his eyes slightly and glanced at the Minister of Rites who spoke first, and saw a faint smile on Cai Xuewen's lips.

"Old lady?"

The Queen Mother's cry drew Yuwen Hongru's eyes back.

"Queen Mother! Do you have any instructions?" The old man hunched over and bowed to salute.

Shangguan Wanrong had a smile on her face, but a glimmer of light flashed deep in her eyes: "I heard that there was a great victory on the front line and the lost territory of the three counties was recovered. Lingzhou governor already has a candidate. Shouldn't we appoint suitable people to be governors of the other two counties and restore the civil service?

What? Please ask the old lady to take care of the country and select a few reliable candidates!"

Yuwen Hongru seemed to have realized something, and kept thinking about the reason in his heart, but his face was very calm, and he bent slightly: "The Queen Mother must have a suitable candidate in mind, I am willing to listen attentively."

Shangguan Taiqing in the crowd was full of pride, he had everything under control, and as expected, the Queen Mother was in front of him, and this powerful old lady did not dare to say anything.

The Queen Mother, who was sitting on the phoenix chair, had a smile on her face. Yuwen Hongru's reaction was exactly as her brother said. Her eyes slowly swept among the ministers, as if she was looking at who could be qualified for the post of governor.

After waiting for a while, he said: "According to this review, Zhao Zhongtian, the younger brother of Zhao Shangshu, has made meritorious service in resisting the Yan Rong. He should be promoted to a high rank. He is also knowledgeable in military affairs. He is exactly the talent needed on the front line. He can be promoted from Yangzhou to Hefu County.

As the governor of Anyang, Shangguan Tailei of Anyang Bo is a relative of the emperor. At this time of national crisis, he should serve the country and can be appointed as the governor of the East China Sea. What do you think, Grand Tutor?"

As soon as these words came out, all the ministers in the court suddenly realized that the Queen Mother was trying to promote her younger brother, but what did she mean by recruiting the Zhao family? Everyone's eyes turned to the white-haired man standing to the side.

Yu Wen Hongru, appointing a governor of a state is also a big deal. I don't know how the old lady will react.

Yuwen Hongru glanced at his son, who had a cold face, and said with a calm smile: "The person recommended by the Queen Mother is naturally the most suitable, so it's settled. Zhao Zhongtian will be appointed as the governor of Hefu County, and Shangguan Tailei will be appointed as the governor of Donghai.

The edict was sent immediately, and the two of them went to their posts at once."

His father's words made Yu Wen Chenghua in the crowd look confused, while Zhao Zhonghai, the Minister of Personnel, Shangguan Taiqing, the Marquis of Runan, and Cai Xuewen, the Minister of Rites, all had smiles on their faces at the same time.

Most of the courtiers were a little confused. The court today looked a little strange, as if there were some undercurrents surging underneath. The old lady who usually spoke the truth had no doubts about what the Queen Mother said and obeyed her words, which made everyone feel a little bit confused.

Not adaptable.
Chapter completed!