After retiring from the imperial court, Empress Dowager Zhuge Linglong returned to Cining Palace and complained that she was ill.

And it was very serious, no matter who came to see her, they all disappeared.

The ministers also understood her approach very well.

Zhuge Dan has been dealt with by His Majesty the Emperor. This young emperor is demonstrating his authority. I believe that given time, the aristocratic families and the Zhuge family will also be dealt with by His Majesty one by one. It is only a matter of time.

Many smart people have begun to resign on their own initiative. Anyway, they have made almost enough profits in the court over the past few years.

If you continue to stay here, your life will be in danger, so why bother?

It is better to retreat bravely.

Nowadays, the entire public is discussing the trends of the imperial court in recent days.

The influence of the Xuanwumen Incident was so great that it could not be stopped at all.

Simply, the emperor told the people completely about this matter.

According to what he said in the court, these people were accidentally killed by his soldiers because they wanted to force the palace to rebel.

Essentially, as the emperor, he did not want these ministers to die.

In fact, Zhao Yuan could have told the truth.

Just like his grandpa, he is not afraid of anything. He will kill anyone who dares to stand up and fight to the end.

But he can't, he doesn't have the courage.

At that time, the Supreme Emperor was, to put it bluntly, starting a business.

But now the situation is different, it is about keeping one's business.

The top priority now is to do everything possible to reduce the influence of the people as soon as possible.

Inside the Xuanzheng Hall.

Zhao Yuan is now serving the needs of several people.

The main reason is that the court is currently short of people.

Currently, the new Minister of Rites is Lu Zaixing.

At the same time, he also served as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

As a military general, Lu Bing could have a descendant of a civil servant, so it didn't seem like the same thing.

"Your Majesty, Enke's time has been determined, it will be spring boudoir next year."

Lu Zaixing is very busy now.

His current top priority is to prepare Enke properly and introduce more talents to the court.

Zhao Yuan, who was sitting in the Xuanzheng Hall, was stunned when he heard the sound, then frowned and asked in confusion: "There are still more than two months until autumn, why not move the time forward?"

"Back to Your Majesty. Coming to Luoyang from Yan, Yun and other states, for those who have no cultivation, even if they work hard, it will take three months. There is no time to participate in Enke in autumn."

Lu Zaixing hesitated precisely on this point.

Zhao Yuan nodded, "This is easy to do, then the North and South tests will be held at the same time, and the candidates who stand out will come directly to Luoyang to participate in the palace test. With Luoyang as the dividing line, this year, the top picks will be ranked number two, both from the North and the South."

"this..."

Lu Zaixing was a little surprised, "No one has ever done this since ancient times. Is there something wrong?"

Zhao Yuandao: "Nowadays, the country needs great governance and the court needs a change of blood. We don't have so much time anymore. The feudal officials in various places also need to be moved. Only in this way can the country be completely clear. Although there is danger, we must

In this way, there will be an examination room in the north and south, mainly for us to screen talents, so that they can be better used by me."

He is most similar to Zhao Changqing.

Once you decide something in your heart, you can't get it back even with nine horses.

He had been thinking about holding an examination room in the north and south respectively for a long time.

Only in this way can the shortage of court personnel be quickly made up.

"How has Xiao Xuanwu been doing in the past few days?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Lu Zaixing said truthfully: "The situation is very bad. It has been two or three days and he still doesn't eat or drink. Once someone approaches him, he will keep asking where his child is."

"Child? That dandy Xiao Huaiyu?" Zhao Yuan chuckled, "I really don't know what there is to feel sorry for for such a son, and he can actually let him take risks. If he hadn't used the slogan of raising troops to serve the king this time, he would have forced the palace.

I'm afraid I won't be able to deal with him for a while."

"Does Your Majesty want the father and son to meet?" Lu Zaixing asked tentatively.

It took a lot of courage for him to say this.

Zhao Yuan first narrowed his eyes, and then said with a smile: "Do you know what I admire most about you?"

Lu Zaixing was stunned for a moment, then he immediately clasped his fists and said, "Your Majesty, please make it clear."

Zhao Yuan suddenly stood up and said: "You are such a soft-hearted person. Even though you are placed next to Xiao Xuanwu as my secret agent, your interactions with him over the years have made you feel grateful for him."

As soon as the words were spoken, Lu Zaixing felt his heart tremble, and without any hesitation, he knelt on the ground.

Zhao Yuan came to him, pulled him up, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "There is nothing wrong with it, but you have to know that it is me who is really kind to you, not him.

Xiao Xuanwu."

Beads of sweat had formed on Lu Zaixing's forehead. He bowed and said, "I understand that I am only loyal to Your Majesty."

"good."

Zhao Yuan cast an approving look at him, and then slowly said: "Kill that Xiao Xuanwu, chop it into minced meat, and ask the chef in the imperial kitchen to make dumplings and send them to Xiao Xuanwu, and tell him that this

I gave him the dumplings, so he can celebrate the New Year in advance."

Lu Zaixing was surprised. After being distracted for a short time, he stepped back with his fists clasped and went to do this.

After he left, Zhao Yuan summoned Yue Mu and warned him: "If the Minister of Rites does not follow my instructions, but makes the decision privately, letting Xiao Huaiyu go, or letting the father and son meet, then you will kill him.

"

Yue Mu nodded and went to spy on Lu Zaixing.

After so many years of suffering, Zhao Yuan no longer trusts anyone.

Later history books also recorded that Zhao Yuan, the British ruler of the first generation, was suspicious by nature.

Three hours later.

Lu Zaixing came to revive him.

He has already acted according to Zhao Yuan's instructions.

"What was Xiao Xuanwu's reaction after eating the dumplings?" Zhao Yuan asked.

Lu Zaixing said: "Back to Your Majesty, when he ate the first dumpling, he noticed something was wrong. He almost covered his chest and ate all the dumplings with tears in his eyes. But after Wei Chen left Tai Chi Palace, something came

His howling."

Zhao Yuan nodded, "This is the consequence of betraying me."

Si time.

After finishing his official business, Zhao Yuan came to Tai Chi Palace and met Xiao Xuanwu.

He is very depressed now, and all his hair has turned gray.

But when Zhao Yuan saw him, he didn't feel any pity.

"Xiao Xuanwu, I'm here to see you."

"I wonder, Your Majesty, when will you send the guilty minister on his way?"

....

They talked for a full hour, but outsiders had no way of knowing what they said.

In short, at the age of Zi, Xiao Xuanwu, the powerful prime minister, committed suicide in Taiji Palace.

At this time, Xiao Yuming also found Zhao Changqing in Shiwandashan.

"Your Majesty... No, Supreme Emperor, please save my Xiao family!"

After Xiao Yuming found Zhao Changqing, he knelt down on the ground without hesitation.
Chapter completed!