Chapter 248 Li Yuanfang enters the palace! In the third round, he goes straight to the front!
"As expected of a prime minister, he is very capable of seizing every opportunity and launching an attack."
In the palace of Duke Wei, Li Yan was enjoying tea leisurely.
Li Derjian sat opposite, looking forward to it: "Empress Wu has made such a fuss this time, will your Majesty destroy her?"
Li Yandao: "Unless the imperial mausoleum is put to use, there is little hope for the post-abolition..."
Li Derjian was startled, and his expression changed: "Yuanfang, you must never say such a thing!"
Li Yan said in a deep voice: "Is Empress Wu alone responsible for this disaster? Maybe His Majesty did not want chaos in Chang'an, but if he had not guarded against the Crown Prince to such an extent, he would not have reached the current situation!"
With no outsiders present, Li Derjian was silent for a moment, and finally sighed: "If your Majesty had a bit of the late emperor's magnanimity, he would not be like this."
Li Shimin really trusted Li Chengqian, and he had entrusted the military and political power to Li Chengqian for many years. It was very rare for an emperor who came to power through the Xuanwu Gate Incident.
Look at how Li Longji came to power in a coup later, and how afraid he was of his son. People say that a tiger can't eat its own son, so he killed three sons in one day.
But perhaps it was because of the confidence he gained that Li Chengqian acted on his own and deprived him of the throne that he had fed into his mouth, and Li Derjian's fate also changed.
He couldn't help feeling a little sad, and worried: "Shilang Hao won't make the same mistake as Shangguan Shilang, right?"
Li Yan thought of the original miserable fate of Hao Chujun's family: "I will try my best to keep Hao Shilang safe. His action this time is very crucial. The post-abolition turmoil is a test of authority."
"Either her power increases greatly, as if Shangguan Shilang failed after being deposed, Empress Wu will immediately and legitimately participate in government affairs, train Beimen scholars, and seize the power of prime minister."
"Either her power will decline and she will return to being a normal queen."
"Empress Wu has been eyeing Queen Dugu's family. She wants the Second Saint to come to the court and take control of the power legitimately. However, there have been many queen mothers in power in the past dynasties. How many queens have been in power?"
"It is already very good to be able to assist and advise the king like Queen Wende."
Li Derjian said: "People's hearts are always weak. I am afraid that if your Majesty still supports Empress Wu and supports her, what should we do?"
Li Yan said: "I have confidence in Your Majesty in this regard. Now that there is a major disaster in Guan and Chang'an is in turmoil, he will take care of the overall situation."
I still remember what Li Zhi said when he and Qiu Ying met the saint in the Zichen Hall for the first time in Chang'an: "The great ancestor founded the foundation and the emperor Taizong started the business. The three generations of my Tang family have been ordered to care about the people and carry out the emperor's business.
Enjoy peace..."
"I am the Tang family" rather than "I am the Li family" is exactly the idea of integrating the family and the country. Li Zhi also implements this in his actions, with the overall situation of the country in mind.
Empress Wu does not have this pattern. Her overall view is to be in power. With power, everything else comes.
Therefore, this couple is very similar in temperament. They are both unkind, cold-blooded and ruthless people, but this point alone distinguishes them.
Li Yan concluded: "Those in high positions cannot just play tricks. If Empress Wu understood this truth, she could actually ascend to the position of Queen of Heaven in another way... It's a pity that there is no if!"
Li Derjian agreed in his heart, but found it strange: "I've always wanted to ask, Yuan Fang, why are you so familiar with the emperor and the empress?"
Li Yan smiled, it can't be said that this couple is the most legendary couple in history, no matter how many scholars study it and how many marketing accounts consume it.
If you still can't understand Empress Li Zhiwu's character in light of future generations and present life, that would be called a failure.
He took a few more sips of the fragrant Yangxian tea and said, "I don't know yet what condition your Majesty is in, but with Minister Hao and Doctor Yin entering the palace this time, I can tell something about it."
"If Your Majesty hadn't woken up, Empress Wu would definitely cut the knot quickly and either capture and imprison the two of them, or throw them out of the palace. The bigger the incident becomes, the greater the blow to her authority."
"And an hour later, when Minister Hao and Doctor Yin haven't come out, I will enter the palace myself!"
Li Derjian changed his expression: "But if you come back without permission without issuing the edict, will Your Majesty...?"
Li Yan said: "It is precisely because of my return that your Majesty met me. After giving me a little punishment, he was more willing to listen to me."
Li Derjian thought thoughtfully: "If you come back with the envoys and your achievements are too great to be rewarded, your Majesty won't want to see you anymore?"
Li Yan smiled and said: "It's not necessarily that I don't want to see you. I'm too young and it's not convenient for me to be promoted. Among the ministers, His Majesty is particularly at ease with me."
"Ability and what he considers loyalty are one aspect, and the most critical aspect is age."
"After all, for a young man who has not yet reached the crown, besides relatives like Aye, how many people are willing to follow and depend on me?"
Hearing the change of title, Li Derjian's hand trembled slightly and he showed a heartfelt smile: "You kid, you really understand the saint's thoughts clearly!"
Li Yan finished drinking tea and stood tall: "The people of Chang'an are in danger, and people are dying all the time in the pass. We can't continue fighting..."
"In the last round, I will fight Empress Wu head-on!"
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Inside the Daming Palace.
Outside Zichen Hall.
The old man Hao Chujun was waiting there, and next to him was the attendant holding a tall copy of "The Rules for Women."
Yin Zhongyan also looked uneasy, and even felt a little regretful.
But he had already come and retreated now, which not only offended Empress Wu's faction, but also offended the officials who opposed Empress Wu's faction. He could only bite the bullet and suffer.
This wait lasted for most of an hour.
However, instead of being summoned, he saw a Taoist priest led by a chamberlain to the outside of the temple.
Plum Blossom Neiwei, Ming Chongyan.
Yin Zhongyan immediately glared at him fiercely.
Enemies are extremely jealous when they meet. There is no personal enmity between the two, but this kind of struggle for power is sometimes more about you and me than personal enmity.
Ming Chongyan was not a good person either. He sneered in response and even took the initiative to say hello: "Shilang Hao! Doctor Yin!"
Hao Chujun didn't like the Plum Blossom Guards either. No one liked this kind of monitoring of him. He snorted and ignored them.
After all, Yin Zhongyan was wary of the saint's attitude, so he returned the favor and said, "Ming, deputy cabinet leader!"
Hao Chujun glanced at him sideways, hating that iron could not become steel. Ming Chongyan was in a good mood and walked into the hall.
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! But when he saw Li Zhi, his mood was not so wonderful.
This saint used to sit upright in the imperial palace. Although he was weak in speech and coughed often, he could still maintain his dignity when facing his ministers.
But now, Yu Mei's Qingluo silk scarf was unveiled, not only revealing Li Zhi's old and haggard face, but also not sitting upright normally, with two maids supporting him behind him.
Ming Chongyan was secretly glad that he had another supporter, otherwise seeing that Li Zhi might die at any time, he would really have no choice but to seek refuge with Empress Wu.
Li Zhi still seemed a little confused. When he saw Ming Chongyan entering the palace and bowing down, he was stunned for a moment, and then his feeble voice rang out: "I will give you a seat without courtesy! Ahem, Chongyan, how is the case of Li Jingxuan handled?
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Ming Chongyan said: "Li Sichong hid the armor secretly. Li Jingxuan deliberately protected him and planned to commit crimes. He was questioned and executed in the busy city. The people praised him and praised him for his sage!"
Li Zhi nodded his chin and asked again: "The disaster in the pass was also revealed during the execution. Are the two related?"
Ming Chongyan had already prepared: "It was done by a folk association and gangsters. They took advantage of the execution ground. The onlookers took advantage of the situation and shouted, we can't stop it, I hope your Majesty will punish you!"
Li Zhi originally wanted to raise his hand, but he had no strength, so he could only shake his head gently: "There is no need to blame those people. The trouble in Guan is already done, and there is no use in concealing it. It will eventually be made public, but this matter was actually caused by Jiang Huzi
Exposing it will greatly damage the dignity of the imperial court!"
Ming Chongyan bowed down and said: "I am guilty!"
He noticed that the sage's wording referred to disasters in the pass, and Empress Wu sitting next to him said nothing, and he couldn't help but feel refreshed.
The saint wants to destroy this terrible bitch?
But Li Zhi just said this and seemed to put it aside. He paused for a moment and said: "What is the disaster situation in the pass? Can grain and rice be supplied in time?"
Ming Chongyan was surprised.
You shouldn’t ask him this question!
But he soon understood that Li Zhi did not trust the officials and was afraid that they would deliberately exaggerate the disaster in order to depose the queen.
For the same reason, he did not trust Empress Wu, fearing that she would deliberately conceal the disaster in order to preserve her position.
So I can only ask the Plum Blossom Internal Guard.
But Li Zhi will undoubtedly be disappointed.
If you really have the talent to govern the country, who will be the plum blossom internal guard?
Ming Chongyan was very enthusiastic about alchemy, martial arts, and fighting for power, but he did not care about the disaster and had no idea of the specific situation.
He did not dare to talk nonsense, so he could only say: "Your Majesty, I have not left Chang'an, and the disaster situation in the pass is only hearsay, and it cannot be confirmed whether it is true or not. However, the situation in Chang'an City is indeed critical. Now every rice shop has been sold out, and the rice in the hands of the people
The food supply won’t last long, and there may be chaos!”
Li Zhi's eyes became serious: "Do you have a solution?"
Ming Chongyan shook his head: "I am incompetent, there is nothing I can do."
Li Zhi did not embarrass him: "Step back and let Mr. Hao and Dr. Yin enter the palace!"
Hao Chujun and Yin Zhongyan walked into the hall and looked at Li Zhi who was awake and looked happy: "Your Majesty is in good health..."
Li Zhi didn't wait for them to finish speaking, and said bluntly: "I am only concerned about the disaster now. If you have any method to relieve the disaster and bring peace to the people, please tell me quickly!"
Yin Zhongyan shut his mouth, and Hao Chujun said loudly: "Your Majesty, Empress Wu has lost her moral character and is greedy for power for personal gain. This is the reason why she has brought disaster to the country. I ask you to abolish the empress..."
Wu Hou was expressionless and motionless, but when he heard the word "deposed queen", his eyelids twitched slightly.
Li Zhi interrupted directly and said coldly: "If the Queen is abolished, the victims will be able to survive and Chang'an will not be in chaos? If you make this guarantee, what's wrong with me following your wishes?"
Li Zhi has been accumulating power for a long time. Not to mention Yin Zhongyan's silence. Even Hao Chujun, who had dared not give any face to Meihua's internal guards before, hesitated for a moment and could only reply: "The disaster is so severe that I... can't guarantee it!"
Li Zhi sighed softly: "You only care about fighting. In the whole government, don't you have a minister who is capable of disaster relief and wins my heart?"
At this moment, the chamberlain came into the palace and reported: "Your Majesty, Li Yuanfang is asking for an audience outside the palace!"
Li Zhi and Empress Wu were both startled, while Hao Chujun and Yin Zhongyan also looked surprised.
After a moment, Li Zhi nodded:
"Xuan Li Yuanfang comes to the palace to pay an audience!!"