Chapter 250: Li Zhi, it’s your turn to suffer the consequences!
"The prince supervises the country?"
Li Zhi suddenly became energetic again.
It was because of joy before, but this time it was because of vigilance.
He has not forgotten that the first time Li Yuanfang entered the palace, he was arranged to be with the prince...
Although he did not have much contact with the prince later on, given Li Yuanfang's age, he would definitely assist the next emperor of the Tang Dynasty in the future.
Is it possible that now that he is weak, he wants to pave the way for the prince?
However, Li Yan went on to say: "Now there is no food in Guanzhong and little food in Chang'an. If you want to provide disaster relief, the only way is to order the local county magistrate to take out the stored rice and order the major temples to provide porridge for relief. Please allow your Majesty to allow the prince to supervise the country."
Make this happen!”
Yin Zhongyan's expression changed, Hao Chujun's eyes narrowed slightly, and Empress Wu's face relaxed slightly.
When you are angry and unable to refute, the only comforting thing may be that the person who criticized you fired the map cannon again.
Li Zhi: "..."
Take back what you just thought, how much do you hate the prince for leaving this offending thing to him?
Li Yan added: "Your Majesty, this matter is difficult, but it is difficult for rice to enter the pass. There is no other way. Disaster relief comes first and there is no delay!"
Li Zhi understood and sighed: "Yuanfang, I know you are eager to help the victims when you see them in distress, but this is not as easy as you think..."
He looked at the prime minister and the imperial censor who had been serving as the background: "Shilang Hao, Doctor Yin, please step aside!"
Hao Chujun took the order and retreated, and Yin Zhongyan followed him out in fear.
As a censor, he should be a professional troll. He has never seen anything like this, but today was really an eye-opener.
When they arrived outside the palace, they followed the chamberlain silently and walked out of the Daming Palace.
After leaving this oppressive palace, Yin Zhongyan couldn't help but said: "Shilang Hao, will your Majesty listen to Li Yuanfang and let all ethnic groups and temples provide food?"
Hao Chujun shook his head: "I don't know either, but young people are scary. If I were the only one, I would agree with what he said, but it's a pity..."
Those who came from noble families not only represented themselves, but also related to the whole family behind them. Their personal wishes could not go against the family.
No matter how upright they are, they can at most prevent injustices and will not really cause trouble. After all, their roots are in the family.
Therefore, it is not feasible for counties and counties to send out food relief supplies.
Seeing his ministers retreating, Li Zhi also said bluntly: "It's hard for the prince to get those high-ranking families to hand over their rice and grain. This method won't work."
Li Yan said: "Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince has always implemented the policy of peace and prosperity. This time, the Crown Prince will do his best to provide rice and grain to each family to help the victims!"
"It's not a matter of trying your best...ahem...Queen, tell him!"
Li Zhi wanted to say something, but he was really weak and pointed at Empress Wu.
Empress Wu found an opportunity and said coldly: "Li Yuanfang, you also grew up in Liangzhou. You should know the sentiments of the people in various counties and counties. Why did you say such stupid things!"
"Any system must be implemented by people. If you want the noble families from all over the country to open their granaries and provide relief to the victims, no matter how hard the prince tries to do it, should he be allowed to go from state to state? Or should the Ministry of Household Affairs pass the order and the local counties implement it?
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"And those county officials, county lieutenants and even county magistrates are all descendants of local prominent families. Wouldn't it be a joke if you let them open their own granaries?"
"Even if the Crown Prince orders it and spreads it to all counties as quickly as possible, the superiors and subordinates will still be deceived, and the victims will not be able to eat the rice grains of those wealthy families at all!"
"Of course, you can also severely punish several tribes and warn others, but the prince has a kind temperament. Such drastic matters require thunderous means. How can he be suitable?"
Li Yan said seriously: "I know that this matter is extremely difficult, but I have to do it. The pass is the foundation of our Tang Dynasty, we must not lose it!"
"While Tubo was still alive, Nazanpu had endured for more than twenty years and was ambitious. He must have done something great!"
"He is now incompatible with the Gar family. If he gets a glimpse of the internal turmoil in our Tang Dynasty, he will transfer the internal conflicts outward and make peace with the Gar family. The war may start again!"
Li Zhi's expression changed: "Seriously?"
Li Yan said: "We must be on guard. The Tubo imperial mausoleum is still there. This man led an extremely powerful army. One hundred thousand Tang troops were buried in Da Feichuan. This is a lesson learned from the past!"
"Right now, I still have 50,000 Tang troops still in Tuyuhun, but Longyou can't even supply food and grass. If Tibet counterattacks, the consequences will be disastrous!"
"As long as our Tang Dynasty is strong and powerful, Tubo will continue to fight internally when it sees that it has no hope for the outside world. The surrounding tribes will not dare to disobey because of the power of our Tang Dynasty."
When Li Zhi heard this, his cheek muscles twitched, and he glared at Empress Wu fiercely: "Queen! What a good thing you have done!"
Empress Wu was insulted again and lowered her head, not daring to respond and feeling aggrieved.
When the prince suggested going to Luoyang for dinner, didn't you personally deny it?
At that time, you balanced the political situation of all parties, did not want to suffer the hardships of the journey, and did not think much about Guanzhong. Why do you blame me now?
Li Zhiqiang cheered up and began to think.
He already knew about the previous pleas from officials. Dai Zhide's position as prime minister was not guaranteed, so the prince went to provide reinforcements.
This disaster relief was another thankless task. If he offended the noble clan, he was not worried that the prince would ignore him.
But the prince can't suppress the family...
Li Zhi made a decision: "The Jingzhao Weishi moral heirloom is spread all over the country and has many branches. Let them be the first to open a warehouse and release grain! Queen, you will handle this matter!"
Empress Wu trembled suddenly and replied: "Yes!"
Jingzhao Weishi helped her a lot during this period. Although it was for the purpose of joining the cabinet and becoming prime minister, in the end he was the Guanlong family who fell in love with her.
If she attacks them first this time, which family will dare to approach her in the future?
Li Zhi wanted this kind of effect, and then said: "The leader of the Neiwei Pavilion, Doulu Qinwang, is the son of Duke Doulu Renye of Rui State. The Doulu family is also one of the richest people in Chang'an. This time the disaster relief in Chang'an, the Doulu family also wants to
Contribute!"
Empress Wu said: "Yes!"
Immediately afterwards, Li Zhi used a weak voice to tell one after another that the three wealthy families were all dependent on Empress Wu, and finally concluded: "Queen, you were deceived by an adulterer and caused this catastrophe. You must be punished for your merits.
Only then can you convince the public!"
Empress Wu was filled with hatred, bowed her head and said: "I obey your Majesty's orders!"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Li Zhi nodded slightly.
Only with Empress Wu taking care of these things and leaving the rest to the Prince would it be possible.
There must be a lot of pushback and deceit at the local level, but it will be much better in the end.
Now that things have come to this, we can only save as many people as we can and save as many as we can.
He added: "Famous temples and resorts in various places also need to give porridge to save the people. There must be no mistake!"
Both Buddhism and Taoism rely on the imperial power, so having temples provide food is the least stressful thing.
Of course, we can't force it too much, after all, our daily life is too comfortable.
Finally, Li Zhi looked at Li Yan and said intermittently: "Yuanfang, you... come here...!"
Li Yan stepped forward: "Your Majesty!"
Li Zhi looked at him weakly.
Being able to come up with this idea shows that I saw the right person at the time.
This boy grew up in Liangzhou, and he really had no relationship with his family. When he was good at it, he became a general who could deal with the noble family.
It's a pity that this time it has to be lent to the prince: "Since you... proposed... to ask the prince to provide disaster relief this time... I will help you... I will continue to give you banners..."
He couldn't say anything anymore, so he used the last of his strength to say: "Prepare an imperial edict... The prince supervises the country to provide disaster relief... The internal security officer Li Yan... holds the banner... assists...!"
When the edict was drawn up, Li Zhi's mind was overwhelmed by endless fatigue, and he fell backward.
The two maids who had been supporting him quickly placed the saint on the royal throne.
Li Zhi fell into a slumber, looking increasingly older and weaker, and the hall suddenly became silent.
Empress Wu suddenly raised her head and looked at the edict in Li Yan's hand.
Looking at that appearance, I wanted to rush over and snatch the edict away.
But she knew very well that that was not realistic.
Even if he cultivated some cronies in the palace, it would not be enough to resist the elite of the Forbidden Army, let alone the plum blossom internal guards.
In desperation, Empress Wu could only say gently: "Li Yuanfang, I treat you badly, why do you treat me like this!"
Li Yan ignored her and sniffed: "What does it smell like?"
His previous movements were very subtle and difficult for others to detect, but this time they were extremely obvious.
Empress Wu's pupils shrank and she closed her mouth instantly.
With such an obvious expression on his face, he was obviously very nervous.
In fact, Li Yan has determined that Li Zhi's coma is definitely not caused by a normal serious illness.
He used to come to Zichen Hall often and was quite familiar with this place.
After opening my nose, I just arrived in front of the palace gate when I noticed that there was some indescribable strange smell hidden in the soothing incense from the Western Regions.
Combined with the fact that Li Zhi suddenly fell seriously ill and was completely unable to handle government affairs, it was undoubtedly the evil hand of Empress Wu. He was in a daze all day long and lost power.
"But assuming that Empress Wu had colluded with Tibet before, what was the purpose of it and how did they first contact each other?"
"There is something fishy about this matter. There may be a huge secret hidden behind it!"
Li Yan's mind flashed to Qiu Ying who was bribed by Empress Wu, Jia Sibo who was silenced in the Dali Temple prison, the auspiciousness created by Wei Zhenxuan, the magistrate of Fufeng County, the descendants accepted by Master Xuanzang in Famen Temple, and even Wu Minzhi who was further away.
, those involved in the Yun Dan case, the Tibetan envoys, etc.
"We must investigate further, but not now!"
Normally, when Li Yan saw the clues, he would have been unable to help but revive the victim, recover from the poison, and find out the truth.
But this time, the external disasters were urgent and the conflict between Empress Wu and Li Zhi also gave the prince a real opportunity.
This prince who had been in charge of the country for six times, but who acted like a family, finally waited for the real time to supervise the country.
so……
The case must be closely watched and the murderer must be found, but the treatment of the victim must be delayed.
Many thoughts flashed through his mind. In reality, after Li Yan sniffed the smell, he looked confused and did not ask any further questions.
Empress Wu secretly breathed a sigh of relief, but she had already missed the opportunity to speak.
Li Yan said loudly: "I resign!"
Li Zhi, who was sitting on the imperial wall, was as quiet as if he had entered an imperial mausoleum.
Li Yan bowed and bowed, holding the edict in his hand and left calmly.
Li Zhi, you single-handedly cultivated the political monster Empress Wu, it’s time to taste the bitter fruit you brewed!
The detective doesn't investigate the case, so he will make an exception for you!