Chang'an was in chaos, completely in chaos. To be specific, it was caused by someone. At first, it was just unclear gangsters who entered Chang'an, and later they turned into groups of gangsters wandering around Chang'an. At first, the powerful families chose to tolerate it.
, later I discovered that forbearance is not a thing. Seeing more and more territory occupied by others, as a former local leader, naturally I will not feel comfortable.
Today, there was a dispute between the Ax Gang and the Black Sha Gang, and several people died. Tomorrow, Yijianmen and Ziwutang started fighting, destroying more than a dozen shops. The day after tomorrow, Tongtou and Horse Face King fought, and more than fifty people were affected.
.In a word, fights can be seen every day in Chang'an City, and Jing Zhaoyin's servants are in a state of distress, but there is nothing they can do. Behind every tycoon there is a force supporting him, let alone them, even Jing Zhaoyin himself can't do it.
If Jing Zhaoyin did not act, the people of Chang'an would suffer. In order to avoid unforeseen disasters, many people chose not to go out and only ventured out if they had no choice. The Taixue construction site was in Chang'an, so there was no reason to be spared. In fact, in the early days of the project
Oh my God, a powerful man once came here. In full view of everyone, Su Ren actually chose to pay him to get into trouble. For this reason, Sima Xiangru and others whispered in Su Ren's ears for a long time. Before everyone could convince Su Ren, another accident happened at the construction site.
That day, more than twenty men armed with sticks suddenly broke into the construction site. Without saying a word to anyone or who they were looking for, they beat everyone they saw and smashed things they saw. The wall painting they had just painted was splashed with water.
The model house, which was just half built, was in a mess. More than a dozen people working on the construction site were injured, and seven or eight of the craftsmen were beaten. Even Sima Xiangru received a sap.
Holding the back of his head, Sima Xiangru said angrily to Su Ren: "I asked you to call in some guards to look after you, but you didn't listen. It's better now. A month's work has been in vain. How much money will we lose if such a large construction site is messed up like this?
The civil servants haven’t been here these days, and it looks like the construction period will be delayed for who knows how long!”
Su Ren sighed and poured a glass of water for Sima Xiangru: "I also told you, don't go, don't go. If you don't listen, will you be okay if you get a stick?"
Sima Xiangru turned away and ignored Su Ren. Hawking stared: "Brother, do you know who it is? I will kill him tonight!"
"Get out!" Su Ren turned around and kicked Hawking: "I know every day that I want to be brave and fight fiercely, so I can't use my brain. Get out! No one is allowed to do anything without my order!"
After hearing this, Sima Xiangru turned his head and looked at Su Ren: "Could it be..."
Su Ren nodded with a smile and handed the water to Sima Xiangru: "Do you still remember that I was called to the palace before Dongfang Shuo left Chang'an?"
Sima Xiangru sat up immediately: "Your Majesty is going to take action?"
Su Ren smiled: "The more chaotic Chang'an is, the better. The more chaotic it is, the better it is for us. Wei Qing's incident has made His Majesty see the hidden dangers of Haoqiang, and also understand the involvement of Haoqiang and the emperor's relatives. To deal with the emperor's relatives, Haoqiang must be there."
Now, something big happened at our construction site, so we can go to His Majesty to complain and complain, will you go?"
"Hey! I've been tricked by you again!"
Liu Che's face was as heavy as water, and Jing Zhaoyin, who was kneeling on the ground, was sweating profusely. As a recommender, Xuchang was also implicated. He threw the memorial in front of him to the ground, Liu Che slapped the table and got angry: "What can you do?
Chang'an is becoming more and more chaotic. This is the capital of the country. If the capital of the country is in such chaos, why do you expect other places? Jing Zhaoyin, how do you think this matter should be handled?"
"I am guilty, and I beg your Majesty to convict you!"
"Condemned?" Liu Che sneered: "What is your crime?"
"I have failed to govern Chang'an well and have failed Your Majesty's entrustment. I am willing to resign, hoping for Your Majesty's approval!"
"Just walk away? What a beautiful thought! Come on, drag him out and behead him. I don't need these officials who are waiting for their corpses to be eaten."
Jing Zhaoyin, who had just taken office less than ten days ago, lost his head inexplicably. Xuchang, who recommended him, did not dare to speak, but turned slightly to look at Zhuang Qingzhai, with resentment in his eyes. Zhuang Qingzhai closed his eyes slightly, as if
The whole thing had nothing to do with him, and he didn't react at all to the Prime Minister's sideways glance.
Liu Che finished his anger and for the first time did not implicate Xuchang, which made Xuchang feel better. Since Jing Zhaoyin, who had just taken office, was beheaded, someone had to take over. Someone suggested Ji An, but he felt it was inappropriate as soon as he said it.
He was dismissed from office because of inaction. At this time, the nomination was obviously a way to avenge a private vendetta. What's more, under the circumstances of Chang'an City, it was not a good thing to propose to anyone, but to offend others.
"Doctor Yushi, do you have anyone to recommend?" Liu Che glared at the guy who nominated Ji An. Since the person who nominated Ji An was unsuitable and the Taiwei was in charge of the army, the only person he could recommend was Doctor Yushi.
Zhuang Qingzhai said quickly: "I don't have a suitable candidate!"
"Humph! Don't we have anyone who can govern Chang'an?" Liu Che became angry again.
Xuchang glanced at Zhuang Qingzhai, and regardless of whether the emperor was still angry with him, he stood up and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to recommend another person!"
"who?"
"Doctor Xu Leke!"
As soon as this statement came out, Zhuang Qingzhai was very smart. Xu Le, a senior official, was from Kuaiji. He was talented and famous, and he was also good at poetry. He was recommended by people, and Liu Che liked him very much. He discussed many important matters with Xu Le and Dongfang Shuo. But it was just that
, Xu Le did not have the intelligence of Dongfang Shuo, and he is only a middle-aged doctor today. For this reason, Xu Le was depressed and frustrated. The person who recommended Xu Le happened to be Zhuang Qingzhai. The two of them were each other's guard of honor. In the court,
Not only can he gain the trust of the Empress Dowager, but he can also speak in front of Liu Che.
Zhuang Qingzhai said quickly: "No, Xu Le just has a reputation for talent. The chaos in Chang'an is caused by the powerful. Xu Le may not be able to do the job if he is a scribe!"
Xuchang sneered: "Xu Le was recommended by the imperial censor. He once said that he has great talents. Now why do you say that he only has a reputation for talent? Is it possible that the imperial censor recommended the person unknown?"
Zhuang Qingzhai was speechless by Xuchang and looked at Liu Che anxiously. Liu Che looked at Xuchang and then at Zhuang Qingzhai: "Then let Xu Le try. If it doesn't work, let's talk about it. Chang'an is the capital of the country and must not be messed up."
, I will never forgive anyone who wants to cause chaos in Chang'an!"
The matter was settled as soon as Emperor Jinkou opened his mouth, and Zhuang Qingzhai had no chance to refute. After leaving the court, Xuchang gave Zhuang Qingzhai a fierce look, turned around and walked out of the palace gate, got into the car, and saw no one
Ignore it. The other ministers looked at me, I looked at you, looked at the Prime Minister's carriage, looked back at Zhuang Qingzhai, all kinds of thoughts came to mind.
Zhuang Qingzhai left the palace, and the more he thought about it, the more aggrieved he became. Although the prime minister and the imperial censor were both three princes, their statuses were very different. He expected to take advantage of Chang'an's affairs to suppress Xuchang this time, but to his surprise, the emperor actually
Xuchang ignored him. But with a backhand, Xuchang put himself on fire.
The driver drove the carriage back. Just after passing Jingsheng Street, Zhuang Qingzhai quickly stopped him: "Turn around and go to Changle Palace!"
The coachman was stunned. He wanted to ask the reason, but found that his master's face was not good, so he did not dare to ask more questions and turned around towards Changle Palace. Zhuang Qingzhai was brave this time. The Empress Dowager did not know about Chang'an.
No one dared to tell the Empress Dowager that such a big mess had occurred, but if Xu Le was really allowed to become Jing Zhaoyin, Zhuang Qingzhai would not expect him to have the same good luck as Xuchang.
The Empress Dowager is in a good mood. Wei Zifu's pregnancy has made the atmosphere in the palace much better. Even the trouble-making Queen Chen Ajiao is calm. This must be the emperor's first child.
The care was very strict from top to bottom, and the Empress Dowager had given strict orders not to treat anyone tampering lightly. Wei Zifu was also smart, and even though he was pregnant, he still came to Changshou Palace to visit the Empress Dowager every now and then. The Empress Dowager was very concerned about this.
Quiet women are not excluded either.
When Zhuang Qingzhai came, Wei Zifu was also there. Yesterday he made a small coat with his own hands and brought it specially for the Empress Dowager to taste. He said it politely, saying that she didn't understand it and asked the Empress Dowager for advice. The grandson's daughter-in-law said:
When the great-grandson asked him for advice, the old lady naturally told him everything he knew. From the materials to the stitches, he touched and explained bit by bit. The grandson and grandson had a good chat.
Zhuang Qingzhai asked to see him, but Wei Zifu said goodbye and left. At the gate of the Longevity Hall, the two met. Wei Zifu quickly got out of the way and nodded to Zhuang Qingzhai. Zhuang Qingzhai turned a blind eye and walked straight in.
The Empress Dowager Dou stared blankly: "What's wrong? The Ai family said that no matter what happens during this period, it will be handled by your majesty. Why are you here at the Ai family?"
Zhuang Qingzhai knelt on the ground and said, "The Empress Dowager must calm down. There is nothing I can do. The Empress Dowager is unaware of something, and Chang'an is in chaos!"
"Nonsense!" Mr. Dou's crutch banged on the floor: "Chang'an is the capital of the country, with two armies from the north and the south, and three assistants to protect each other. Who is so bold and dares to cause chaos in Chang'an? Doesn't the emperor just leave it alone?
?”
"Your Majesty is also helpless. Jingzhao Yin Ji'an has been dismissed from office. Xinjing Zhaoyin, who has just been in office for ten days, was also executed by your Majesty this morning. Chang'an has been in chaos for a lifetime. Your Majesty seems to be at a loss. As veterans, I dare not make decisions without authorization.
Dare to come and ask to see the Queen Mother!"
"Is this really true?" Mrs. Dou asked not Zhuang Qingzhai, but the chamberlain around her.
At this time, the chamberlain did not dare to hide anything anymore, so he could only nod his head in agreement, and briefly explained the current situation in Chang'an. Naturally, he modified it and did not make the matter too serious.
Dou was furious: "Those powerful men are so arrogant and arrogant even under the emperor's feet. I don't know what other counties are like! Go and find your majesty. The Aijia must ask him how he became the emperor."
, you can’t even manage the things around you!”
The chamberlain did not dare to take any further instructions and hurriedly went to find Liu Che. Zhuang Qingzhai let out a sigh of relief: "The Empress Dowager, it's not that Your Majesty doesn't care. It's because Your Majesty is still young. It's up to the Empress Dowager to make the decision on major matters. I sincerely request the Empress Dowager."
The Queen Mother has mobilized the Northern Army into the city and severely cracked down on those who are doing whatever is wrong. This chaos in Chang'an may be alleviated!"
"No! Never!" As soon as Zhuang Qingzhai finished speaking, a familiar voice sounded beside him. Zhuang Qingzhai was stunned for a moment, and quickly turned around to look and found a person walking out from behind the screen. Seeing this person, Zhuang Qingzhai
Zhai immediately had a premonition that something was wrong, and he had screwed up this time. (To be continued)