Li Jingye discovered some clues about his son, so he asked someone to give his son a book.
Fourth Master opened the box and burst into laughter.
Li Jingye was a very clever person. What did he send? It was "Chen Gui" compiled by Empress Wu.
This thing was originally compiled for Li Xian.
What is written in this book? Nothing else. It just tells the ministers how to be loyal to the emperor, patriot and cultivate their moral character.
Later, this book was published, and each minister had a copy. The Queen Mother once taught us to be loyal to the emperor. We are all ministers of the Tang Dynasty. Should we always be loyal to the Tang Dynasty?
Not to mention, there is definitely more than one person like Li Jingye who thinks so and dares to use actual actions to subtly challenge Empress Wu. Just go to the yamen and you will know. Almost everyone is holding this book and reading it seriously.
Liu Weizhi was one of the participants in this book, and he had the responsibility to tell Empress Wu about this situation.
Empress Wu knew that the resistance would be strong, but she did not expect that the resistance would be so strong.
At this time, Liu Rengui failed to leave Chang'an.
When she last replied to Liu Rengui's excerpt, Empress Wu said in the excerpt that during the Han Dynasty, Empress Lu entrusted Guanzhong to Xiao He, and now I entrust Chang'an to you. Her intention is the same as Empress Lu's.
This matter must be entrusted to a trustworthy minister!
As a result, Liu Rengui's resignation letter came again. This was a resignation letter. Liu Rengui said in the folding letter: I am old, 80 or 40 years old. I am indeed old and can no longer do my job. I have failed in your trust.
In addition, when you mention Empress Lu's affairs, I also have a piece of advice: Empress Lu kills heroes and favors relatives, but in the end, things fail. You should take this as a lesson!
You tell me whether Empress Wu is angry about this excerpt or not!
But no matter how angry the situation was, Empress Wu could not get angry. She summoned Wu Chengsi first and asked him to be her personal envoy. Then she went back to Chang'an to see Liu Rengui, "Tell him, just say, now I am keeping filial piety to the late emperor, and I am in charge of the affairs on my behalf."
It bothers him that he is so old, and he has written a special article to advise me on this matter. If he has to resign because of this, it is my fault. I have taken the words of advice in the article about Empress Lu to my heart.
I also deeply feel that what he said is right. Later generations often speak of Empress Lu with disdain, but Lu Lu and Lu Chan, as relatives, did bring harm to the Han Dynasty."
When Wu Chengsi said this, the sweat on his head started to fall, and his hands kept recording the Queen Mother's words.
Empress Wu continued, "Tell Liu Pushe that his advice made me feel ashamed and comforted at the same time. A minister like him is a loyal and upright minister, and few people in ancient and modern times can compare with him. I just started reading the excerpt.
At that time, I was indeed a little angry, but when I calmed down and thought about it carefully, I felt that his words were quite useful. He was a veteran of the previous dynasty, he was virtuous and respected by the world... I am looking forward to it day and night in the capital of the gods.
, I hope he has a long life, and has always upheld the responsibility of correcting the mistakes of his superiors, and should not use old age as an excuse to resign." After saying this, Wu Chengsi lay on the ground and did not dare to move.
Empress Wu sighed: "Go! Only you can do this. What I think, you know, although you are a nephew, in some things, our aunt and nephew are more considerate. In the final analysis, it is for the Wu family, you say
Woolen cloth?"
I know!
"Since the time is not right, you have to appease him. Even if an old minister like Liu Rengui spits in your face, you will have to bear it. Do you understand this?"
Understand!
Empress Wu then said, "Take my seal with me as a sign of solemnity, and I will go there in person to express my gratitude to Liu Pushe."
Yes! I will leave immediately after leaving the palace.
After everyone left, Empress Wu sighed slowly while sitting on the couch, and asked Shangguan Wan'er, "Who else is on the list?"
No!
"No...that's the biggest problem!" If they don't say no or agree, this is turning a deaf ear. So what should we do next?
As expected, it is not enough to have only honest ministers! There must be people who obey orders completely.
In addition, "The clan...has to be appeased! We can't make everyone feel at risk, that would be bad."
She decreed, "Li Sujie and Li Shangjin will designate a royal palace for them in Luoyang and build it. They can bring their whole family to the capital of the gods and go to court... Let Zhang Jianzhi handle this matter."
Zhang Jianzhi was stunned when he received the order, but he still accepted it.
After receiving the title of Shendu, if the young master fails, isn't he also the heir of Gaozong?
In addition, Zhang Jianzhi had served as an official in Prince Li Sujie's palace, so he really had no need to refuse.
When he was out on business, he met Di Renjie face to face. Zhang Jianzhi told him what had happened, but Di Renjie was hesitant to speak.
Zhang Jianzhi said: "Jilai has not purged the previous royal family...it's okay to take over!"
Di Renjie thought to himself, can this be the same? The change of dynasty is like building a new house on the old foundation. The old one is crumbling and is about to kill people. Someone rises up, takes the lead in knocking down the house, and then builds a new house.
In the future, the emperors would strengthen the house from generation to generation. If the descendants were unfilial and failed to reinforce the house, the house would fall into disrepair and the pillars would be eaten away by all kinds of insects. Then it would be time to collapse and change the owner. At that time, these
The prodigal sons, just keep them. Of course, there is no need to cleanse the royal family.
But what about now? The Queen Mother wants to change the dynasty. Is the house going to be damaged?
No! The house is in good condition, the pillars and the roof are as solid as before, there is no air leakage at all, and even the decoration style is quite good. But you painted the house over when there was no need for decoration, and then you announced that this house
It's yours. Can the landlord agree? If she doesn't clear up the relationship between the landlord and the landlord at this time, she can't be justified.
At this time, you brought these two back, do you think they died too slowly?
But this was not the place to talk. Zhang Jianzhi was impatient and went to do it in a hurry.
The worries in Di Renjie's heart gradually increased. He went to the Prince Consort's place and drank a cup of tea, but he didn't know where to start.
It was the fourth master who said it first, "So, Mr. Di, I asked you to look after Pei Yan, and you have to look after Pei Yan well. Find a good place, build a building... Maybe, more and more people will need to be looked after by you in the future...
"
Di Renjie stood up and raised his hands to Fourth Master. He had also had such a suspicion in his mind when he accepted the errand, and it turned out to be true.
As for Empress Wu, she felt that this was not enough to appease the Li Tang royal family. She kept giving favors and rewards to anyone who the clan asked to see, no matter who they were, she would see them as soon as they came.
Treating the appeasement of the Li Tang royal family as a serious matter.
At this time, Princess Qianjin entered the palace and had a wonderful talk with Empress Wu.
Empress Wu was leaning on the couch, looking very interested in whatever Princess Qianjin said. Princess Qianjin, on the other hand, told Empress Wu some folk customs and strange stories.
Empress Wu felt that this woman was well-informed, so she smiled and said, "I have been a widow for so many years. If you have any intention of remarrying, just say so. As the eldest princess, no matter who you fall in love with, you can have your way."
Princess Qianjin's eyes lit up and she whispered: "You are the Queen Mother and the mother of all people in the world. I will take you as my mother too! There is nothing I can't tell you. Being a widow is a widow, but the boudoir is not empty..."
Empress Wu laughed again: "Really? As long as you are happy, anything will be fine."
Princess Qianjin rolled her eyes, and then said: "...I think that for this person to live a happy life, the harmony of yin and yang is most important. If a woman lacks the nourishment of a man, she will wither quickly! I raised it in the palace
He is a wonderful man... Do you need to send him to the palace for you..."
Empress Wu's complexion changed at first, and Princess Qianjin immediately turned pale. But then she thought, since Empress Wu intends to climb to the top, how important is this matter? The emperor already has people to serve him, and he can do whatever he wants: "
Now if you keep your word, all the affairs of the world will be yours, so why not do it loosely?"
Empress Wu nodded at Princess Qianjin and said with a smile: "That's fine, let's bring it in and give it a try."
But how can a man be sent in?
Empress Wu glanced at Shangguan Wan'er, who silently stepped back to make arrangements.
As a result, a Luoyang gangster named Feng Xiaobao was transformed into a eunuch and brought into the palace.
That night, Shangguan Wan'er stayed at the entrance of the palace and did not dare to move.
But what if people find out that such a man comes in and out of the palace? Empress Wu thought for a while and said, change his name and call him Taiping to do it! He just said he was a kinsman of Xue Shao, and his pseudonym was Xue Huaiyi, "...called
Xue Shao recognizes Xiaobao as his father-in-law!"
Shangguan Wan'er had no choice but to leave the palace to handle this matter and went to another courtyard to find Princess Taiping.
Taiping was stunned and pointed at Shangguan Wan'er, "What did you say?"
Shangguan Wan'er grabbed Taiping's hand and said, "Your Highness, please lower your voice!"
Taiping stood up, a little angry, "Father has been gone for less than a year!"
Shangguan Wan'er grabbed Princess Taiping and said, "Only you can handle this matter! And it must be kept secret. If Princess Zhenguo finds out, I'm afraid it will be ruined."
Taiping sneered repeatedly: "What do you want to do?"
"Shave that man's hair and turn him into a monk! He was originally a medicine seller in Luoyang City, and he had an affair with the maid in Princess Qianjin's house. He fell into Princess Qianjin's eyes, and then she recommended her to the palace...
...The Empress Dowager means that this man may have had a lot of loose ends when he was Feng Xiaobao. In order to cut him off from the past and change into a decent secular identity, he should be called the same clan as Prince Consort Xue. The Queen Mother means that he should be called Ji's father!
"
Taiping was stunned: "Who are you insulting? The Xue family is a queen of meritorious service. If it weren't for the high meritorious service, could you marry the princess? What do you think? Who do you think the Xue family is?! And you want the consort to recognize this person as Ji's father? Don't even think about it.
!”
Shangguan Wan'er almost hugged the furious Taiping, "Don't be angry! This is not just a matter of men and women... There are some things that have to be handled by reliable people! Some dirty things... can be left to the Queen Mother
who?"
Taiping's tears suddenly fell down. She turned around, buried her face in Shangguan Wan'er's shoulder, and sobbed. Shangguan Wan'er was speechless and only patted Princess Taiping's back.
back.
It took a long time for Taiping to say, "...the surname can be Xue, but the prince-in-law cannot know about it, let alone the fact that the mother-in-law ordered him to recognize this person as Ji's father!"
Shangguan Wan'er nodded, yes! If you don't mention this matter, the Queen Mother probably won't ask specifically.
Taiping felt his chest was congested, "...Brother Huang and Sister A will blame me if they find out."
Let's not worry about this now.
By the time Lin Yutong found out, Xue Huaiyi had already been able to enter and leave the palace. He also submitted a petition asking for the construction of the White Horse Temple.
The discount was knocked down by the Fourth Master, and there was no money!
Empress Wu did not quarrel with her son-in-law on this matter. In fact, she was a little afraid that Zhenguo would go to the palace and raise troops to investigate. She only paid Xue Huaiyi privately to repair the White Horse Temple. And this man did not become a monk in vain. He was so famous in Buddhism.
Among many classics, I found a "Dayun Sutra". This sutra records a country that was ruled by a female protagonist, who eventually became a Buddha.
What is this? This is the theoretical basis for Empress Wu to ascend the throne as emperor!
