Cheng Chubi absolutely believed in his father's superb political sense and sensitivity to crises.
Similarly, with a sensitivity to the historical process that exceeded people of this era, Cheng Chubi felt that the alarm bell in his head was flashing red and sounding crazily.
When my mother leaves, she will take her daughter Juan with her. As long as she reaches the border of Shandong, with her mother-in-law's Cui family there, there will naturally be no problem in terms of safety.
After all, since my father dared to do this, he would definitely make arrangements to ensure the safety of my mother and others.
My mother didn't explain much. After Cheng Chubi and his eldest brother left the inner courtyard, Cheng Chumo saw the worried look on his third brother's face and patted his shoulder with a big hand.
"Okay, don't show any flaws. Since dad asked mom to only look for you and me, it means dad thinks that only we two can shoulder this burden."
"Brother, I'm not worried about this. I'm just guessing what His Majesty's plan is this time..."
Cheng Chubi wiped his face and reluctantly smiled at his elder brother.
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In the mansion, Wu Meiniang, who was sitting in front of the couch and practicing calligraphy with a pen, saw her husband walking into the room.
Seeing her husband's deeply furrowed brows, her heart skipped a beat and she blurted out a question.
"Husband, what happened?"
Cheng Chubi sat in front of Wu Meiniang, looking at his beloved wife who was already pregnant, and said with some worry.
"Meiniang, I'm afraid you can't stay in Luoyang anymore. You need to leave quietly with your mother as soon as possible."
"Why is this?"
"I estimate that His Majesty may have the idea of taking action against the aristocratic family, but this arrangement really makes me confused."
"The Emperor and the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty are all outside, and only the King of Jin who oversees the country is left as a target. Even if those aristocratic families really raise an army to rebel, what will happen if they occupy Luoyang?"
"As long as His Majesty and the Crown Prince join forces from the south and the north, they will have already become accustomed to the rule of the Tang Dynasty, and the people who long for peace and tranquility will definitely respond."
"I'm afraid that these aristocratic families, apart from jumping around in Luoyang City a few times, will throw their own clan's future into a pit of fire..."
Listening to Cheng Chubi's words, Wu Meiniang narrowed her eyes tightly, with a cold light flickering in her eyes.
"Husband, you mean that His Majesty only called you to go today."
"Yes, it's just me and King Wu."
"Husband, do you still remember that you told me before that the assistant ministers your Majesty left behind were Changsun Wuji and Zhang Liang."
"Yes, what?"
"But when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was supervising the country in Chang'an, the civil and military assistants were actually Ma Zhou, Prime Minister Ma, and Li Daozong, Prince of Jiangxia County."
"..." Cheng Chubi looked at Wu Meiniang, who was sitting upright in front of him, with a glint in her eyes. Could it be that Meiniang saw something wrong from here?
"If something goes wrong, it must be a monster. Husband, have you ever put yourself in his shoes and thought about which side you are on?"
"Me? Of course I am the most loyal and loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty."
"...Mr., can we be serious?"
"Hmm, then why am I naturally on the side of His Highness the Crown Prince?"
"Well, my husband can be said to be part of the prince's party, and you see, my husband, the one whom Your Majesty stayed to assist the government is none other than the eldest grandson Wuji who had previously opposed His Majesty's reform of the imperial examinations."
"And that Zhang Liang, with his talent and prestige, is only the last choice among the 20 heroes of Lingyan Pavilion. His Majesty only values his loyalty."
"That's why Your Majesty will stay in Luoyang and control the troops."
"Furthermore, although the person overseeing the country is not the prince, he is your majesty's legitimate son. If something happens to the prince in Jiangnan..."
"Although I don't dare to judge His Majesty's strategy, I must be related to the aristocratic family.
Husband, please don’t forget that the means of reforming the imperial examinations that you presented to His Majesty are simply digging up the foundation of a great family..."
"Since Your Majesty has made up his mind to implement it next year, if those aristocratic families don't put up a desperate struggle during this period, it would be too underestimated the heritage of these thousand-year-old families."
"Your Majesty just feels that this Luoyang City will definitely become the most dangerous place in the Tang Dynasty, so he just decided to cut the fire..."
Cheng Chubi had to admire this Wu Meiniang, who was brainy, bosomy, sexy and enchanting. She was indeed an outstanding woman who would become a professional queen in the future.
The analysis was so clear and logical that Cheng Chubi even felt that what Wu Meiniang analyzed should be in close agreement.
"But one thing I find a little strange is that after His Majesty made so many arrangements.
Regarding the candidate for the supervision of the country, the one who should not be chosen is the Prince of Jin who is a good friend of the Qin and Jin Dynasties with the Wang family of Taiyuan."
Seeing the suspicion on Wu Meiniang's face, Cheng Chubi smacked his lips and suddenly had a bold idea.
Is it possible that His Majesty wants to hunt rabbits and weigh the quality of his son?
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Let's see if this weirdo, after marrying the daughter of the Taiyuan Wang family, decided to join forces with a wealthy family in order to one day ascend the throne of the Tang Dynasty.
However, no matter what, Cheng Chubi also reacted, and it was hard to say for other civil and military officials.
But the old Cheng family, with one family and two eunuchs, will definitely become a thorn in the eyes and flesh of those wealthy families.
If His Highness the King of Jin really joins forces with the aristocratic family, then His Highness the Crown Prince and the Emperor's Grandson will become their obstacles.
Cheng Chubi did not dare to challenge human nature. He was sure that at this time, the safety of his family was the most important thing.
"In that case, then, madam, you..."
"Don't worry, husband, I can hold on." Wu Meiniang looked at her husband's worried look and showed a relieved smile towards him.
Staying here will only make it difficult for a husband who likes to show off his talents to make a decision. Instead of doing this, it is better to leave as soon as possible to calm his mind.
"That's fine, but remember to ask a few doctors from the hospital to follow you, don't make me worry."
Cheng Chubi tightened his hand with Wu Meiniang and warned him worriedly.
At this time, Uncle Fu, the housekeeper, was panting and running towards the inner courtyard.
"Madam, madam, Duke Wei is here to pay you a special visit."
"Hurry up and invite me. I'll go and greet you personally." Upon hearing that this person was coming, Ms. Cui quickly got up and left the house.
When Cheng Qibao, who was reading a book next to him, heard this, his eyes suddenly lit up and he quickly threw away the book in his hand.
"Mother, my daughter will go with you."
After Cheng Sanlang and others received the news, they also hurried to the front hall. After arriving here, they saw Li Dejiao standing blankly outside the front hall.
"Brother Dejiao, what are you doing? Why don't you go in?" Cheng Chubi couldn't help but greeted curiously.
"My mother asked me to wait outside, saying she had something to discuss with Mrs. Cheng."