When the imperial doctor arrived, Li Dingyuan had already fallen asleep nestled on the throne.
In the main hall, Zuo Ping and Su Lu joined forces to calm the situation and suppress the commotion of the courtiers.
Zuo Ping stood at the foot of the imperial steps, squinting as he watched the imperial physician on the imperial steps treating Li Dingyuan, and said with lingering fear:
"Master Marquis, have you ever thought about the harm it will bring to the empire as a result of today's situation? If the emperor dies, our country of Han will be doomed."
Su Lu looked at the anxious Li Qing next to Li Dingyuan and smiled imperceptibly:
"The Prime Minister has filtered it out. Your Majesty, Jin An, will be fine. To take a step back, isn't there still the Governor standing on the imperial steps?"
Zuo Ping chuckled when he heard this: "Master Hou, don't pretend to be confused because you understand. What I'm talking about is the foundation of the country. If His Majesty Long Yu dies, who can succeed him?"
Su Lu smiled and said nothing, just looking at Li Qing on the imperial steps.
Zuo Ping followed Su Lu's gaze and saw Li Qing. He was stunned for a moment. After a moment, he shook his head: "Master Hou is joking, this is unacceptable."
Su Lu didn't say anything anymore, just watched the imperial doctor diagnose and treat Li Dingyuan.
But, or not, it's not him who has the final say.
The imperial doctor was very fast. He wrote down the prescription in a short time and ordered the young eunuch to grab the medicine and prepare the medicine.
Gao Zhan escorted the emperor to the palace. Li Qing stood on the imperial steps, looked at the ministers in the audience, and spoke with a cold face.
"My lords, the emperor suddenly vomited blood and fell into coma. I wonder whose fault it is?"
The eyes of a group of ministers all fell on Su Lu and Guo Ping.
Li Qing asked Su Lu directly: "Su Lu, what's going on?"
Su Lu said with a smile: "Guo Ping and Thule rebelled and colluded with each other to commit treason. The emperor was furious and was very angry."
Guo Pingnuo spoke: "Su Lu, you slandered me."
Su Lu snorted coldly and waved his hand. Li Lin, who was on duty outside the palace, led the left palace guards into the main hall. Only after entering the main hall did Li Lin realize that the governor had the final say here.
Looking at the Grand Governor as if asking for permission, Li Lin instantly felt relieved. Everyone knew what the Grand Governor was thinking about the Marquis. How could he refute what the Marquis meant?
"Master Guo, please go to Tianlao to stay temporarily."
Several Imperial Guards rushed forward like wolves and tigers, held Guo Ping down, and captured him.
When Zuo Ping saw Guo Ping being investigated, he felt a little moved in his heart. Guo Ping colluded with Tule and the rebellious Li Xun. Although Guo Ping did something wrong, it was even more wrong for Su Lu to gain power in the Qinzheng Palace.
"Master Marquis, arresting Guo Ping will be very detrimental to you. If His Majesty asks about today's situation and knows what the Marquis has done today, I'm afraid he will have a grudge against the Marquis."
Su Ping persuaded Su Lu.
Su Lu smiled but said nothing. If we don't catch these scum, it won't be enough to satisfy our hatred.
Yang Biao also spoke: "Master Hou, you have to be careful about this matter. The emperor's heart is unpredictable. If the emperor knows what you have done today, you will probably suffer a lot."
Li Qing held the letter stained red by Li Dingyuan's blood and glared angrily at Guo Ping, who was being dragged away by the Forbidden Army, and his voice became cold and stern.
"Su Lu, as a princess, I order you to handle the case of Guo Ping colluding with Li Xun to rebel. All the prisoners will be imprisoned for follow-up processing. We will deal with it after my father wakes up."
After Li Qing finished speaking, he walked away and chased Li Dingyuan.
Su Lu cupped his fists and saluted Zuo Ping and Yang Biao: "Zuo Xiang, Yang Shangshu, the princess has set the tone, and I can only carry out this matter. How to deal with it is the royal family's business, but arresting people is my business.
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Zuo Ping and Yang Biao looked at each other and sighed.
Capturing Guo Ping, who colluded with the rebels, would definitely be a good thing for the court, but letting the powerful Li Qing take control of the court did not seem to be a good thing for civil servants like them.
However, considering that the soft-tempered emperor had been in power for so many years and the court had become increasingly unstable, the two bosses actually thought that Li Dingyuan could be tougher on some strategies.
Su Lu waved his hand and ordered Li Lin: "Send a message to Li Ling and order him to send in the results of the investigation. Guo Ping and other officials must suppress and distinguish as soon as possible."
"Send a message to Li Dazhuang and order the patrol battalion to strengthen patrols in the inner city. If any suspicious persons are found, they will be arrested immediately and will be screened and released at a later time."
Li Lin agreed and went.
After arranging the affairs of the Imperial Army, Su Lu turned to Li Huaiyuan, Minister of the Ministry of War, "I don't bother Li Shangshu to worry about the matter of the four major camps. Defending the capital is the top priority. What happened a year ago must not be repeated.
happened."
Li Huaiyuan was scolded, and his heart was on fire. He was accused by Su Lu, and his anger suddenly became more intense. When he was about to reprimand Su Lu, Pang De, the left servant next to him, stopped him in time.
"Master Suhou, our Ministry of War has agreed to this matter, and there will never be any trouble again."
Pound started talking.
Yang Biao and Zuo Ping glanced at Pound with admiration. He was indeed a veteran, he was very measured in his dealings, and he was indeed a person worth winning over.
Not long after, Li Lin came in with a roster and presented it to Su Lu.
Su Lu scanned it briefly and handed it to Zuo Ping and Yang Biao.
"Two adults, please take a look."
Zuo Ping took it and took a look, his face suddenly darkened. The first people in the row were Qian Qianyi, the Minister of Rites, and Ding Lun, the Left Minister of the Ministry of Husbandry. Zuo Ping's face turned even darker when he saw the reason involved.
Passing the roster to Yang Biao next to him, Zuo Ping said with a dark face: "Mr. Yang, take a look and be mentally prepared."
Yang Biao took the roster in confusion, took a look at it, and his expression also changed. According to this roster, there were more than a dozen officials involved in the six ministries, almost all of them. This Li Xun actually had some influence in the court.
So big.
Yang Biao said angrily: "Catch these scum, they are not successful enough, but they are more than capable of ruining things. They don't do things well, they form cliques for personal gain, and they are very active in plotting rebellion. The emperor raises scholars, not those who seek rebellion."
scholar."
"Master Hou, arrest him, go ahead and arrest him. I, Yang Biao, support you. Let's see who dares to explode the thorn."
Among the three bosses from the three provinces, Tang Yi, the servant, is a clay sculpture and has little interest in government affairs. Zhongshu ordered Guo Ping to be imprisoned. The only boss from the three provinces, Zuo Ping, supports Su Lu. There is also the boss from the Ministry of Household Affairs, Su Lu.
Now I feel confident.
Su Lu waved his hand and ordered Li Lin: "Send to the palace guards and arrest them."
After all the officials involved in the case were arrested, the court dispersed early.
As Su Lu and Zuo Ping walked, they discussed the changes. The imperial court had so many officials under supervision, and the three provinces must come up with countermeasures to make up for the missing officials.
A young eunuch caught up from behind and called Su Lu: "Master Marquis, the princess invites you to go to Kunning Palace."
Su Lu followed the young eunuch to Kunning Palace, entered the queen's bedroom, and saw Li Qing with tears in his eyes.
When Li Qing saw Su Lu coming in, his tears fell, and he turned around and walked towards the inner hall.
"Su Lu, come with me."
The two passed through two halls and entered a magnificent room. Surrounded by eunuchs and maids, they saw Li Dingyuan lying on the bed.
Li Dingyuan had already opened his eyes. The queen was sitting sideways on the bed, helping Li Dingyuan calm down his breathing.