Liu E knew she couldn't beat Kou Zhun and the three of them together, but she couldn't help the anger in her heart and just slapped the phoenix chair she sat on.
Seeing this, Kou Zhun and the others didn't want to push Liu E too far, so they bowed their hands, said nothing, and left the palace.
"Tomorrow, I will send officials from the Ministry of Rites to Qingfang Palace..."
After Kou Zhun and the others left, Liu E patted the phoenix chair and roared angrily, "You little heartless person, you actually invited Kou Zhun and the others to bully the Ai family for the sake of a woman!"
Liu E's roar echoed in the empty palace for a long time.
Kou Zhun and the others walked out of the palace door, heard Liu E's roar, and looked at each other with no mercy in their eyes.
If Liu E hadn't wanted to do something contrary to the rules, what would have happened today.
Wait until Kou Zhun and the other two have gone far away.
Only then did the three of them, Yan Shu, come out from behind Liu Efeng's chair.
Yan Shu said indignantly: "Three old thieves Kou Zhun deserve to die for insulting my empress like this."
Xia Song said coldly: "If the empress can return to the court again, those three old thieves will die."
On the contrary, it was the old figure who bowed to Liu E and solemnly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. It's important to take care of your body."
Under the advice of the old figure, Liu E restrained the anger in her chest and said in a deep voice: "The Ai family wants to know when the Ai family can reappear in Chuigong Hall."
Xia Song said in a deep voice: "Unless Kou Zhun dies, it will be difficult for the empress to appear in the court."
The old figure shook his head, "That's not necessarily true..."
Liu E's eyes fell on the old figure and asked: "How do you say it?"
The old figure said: "The official wedding is an opportunity for the empress. The empress can use the official wedding to reappear in front of people. As for expelling Kou Zhun and regaining power, we can slowly figure it out.
Of."
Liu E frowned and said, "How can I figure it out slowly?"
The old figure muttered: "Ever since Kou and Zhun took the initiative and abolished the power of the general to forge ordnance, the martial arts warriors have never stopped making small moves behind the scenes.
Now Kou Zhun and the others have revealed their intention to dismantle the Xiang army in the hinterland of the Central Plains.
Naturally, the martial artists will not sit still and wait for death.
Seven or eight generals of the Xiang Army have secretly defected to the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan.
When Kou Zhun and the others begin to dismantle the Xiang army in the hinterland of the Central Plains, I am afraid that more Xiang army generals, and even Wu Xun, will join him.
According to the temperament of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan, with so much power in hand, he will definitely not be able to sit still.
Once the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan gets into trouble, Kou Zhun and the others will definitely come forward to deal with it.
Kou Zhun and the three of them work together, and the Eighth King Zhao Yuanyan is definitely no match.
Wait until the rebellion is suppressed.
As the regent of the country, Kou Zhun must be responsible for the rebellion of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan.
During his period as regent of the country, he failed to find out the rebellion of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan, and he could hardly absolve himself of the blame.
Begging for bones is inevitable.
Once Kou Zhun begs for the bones, that’s when you, the empress, will reappear in Chui Gong Hall.”
The old figure mentioned the matter of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan, and there was no look of surprise on the faces of Liu E, Yan Shu, and Xia Song.
Obviously, they have long known about the secret plan of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan.
The reason why they knew so much about the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan was related to that old figure.
Because that old figure is the confidant around the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan, and is also the number one adviser around the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan.
Wang Qinruo!
The reason why Wang Qinruo betrayed the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan was because he felt that it would be difficult for the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan to succeed.
Wang Qinruo had gone through three dynasties and had long since become a human being.
I can clearly see how many jins and taels the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan has.
The Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan had great ambitions, but his talents were lacking.
If he was really capable, when Taizong passed the throne, it would not have been the late emperor Zhao Heng's turn.
If he was really capable, he would not have passed the throne to Zhao Zhen when the late emperor Zhao Heng died.
If he was really capable, he would not have been so suppressed during the reign of the late emperor, Liu E, and Kou Zhun.
During the more than 20 years of the reign of the late Emperor Zhao Heng, the ambitious Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan only dared to show off among the people, spread some rumors, and gain a reputation for himself.
He didn't dare to do any other things.
If the appearance of Kou Ji hadn't stirred his restless heartstrings, he might never have dared to recruit civil servants to usurp the throne in his lifetime.
Kou Ji was not as good as Wei Guan, so he dared to stir up trouble in the court, which gave him a lot of courage.
With the courage given by Kou Ji and the situation that Kou Ji helped him open up, he dared to recruit civil and military officials and make a plan to usurp the throne.
But until today, he has not recruited many useful talents.
Li Zhen can barely use it, and the others are not worth mentioning at all.
Not to mention dealing with Kou Zhun and the other three, Kou Ji alone made them miserable several times.
It was precisely because of this that Wang Qinruo decided that the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan could not succeed and decisively voted for Liu E.
In Wang Qinruo's eyes, Liu E was smarter and more capable than the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan.
The Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan tried his best and spent all his money to recruit more people than he could find, but Liu E only sent people under his command with just a letter.
Comparing the two, it is obvious who to hang out with.
After listening to Wang Qinruo's words, Liu E frowned and said, "What does it have to do with Zhao Yuanyan and the Ai family taking advantage of the official wedding to show up?"
Wang Qinruo bowed his hands and said solemnly: "The empress needs to appear in front of all the officials in order to attract more officials to join the empress. Only after Kou Zhun begs for his bones, the empress will have enough manpower to regain control of the court and let Kou
There will definitely be no more repetition.”
Liu E thought of how Kou Zhun threatened her just now, and her anger surged into her heart again, "It would be better to let the Ai family wait for Kou Zhun to die."
Obviously.
In Liu E's eyes, Zhao Yuanyan was not enough to achieve anything.
Wang Qinruo opened his mouth and was about to speak.
Liu E continued to say angrily: "The Ai family can't wait any longer! Is there any other way?!"
Xia Song said thoughtfully: "The prince's method is the most appropriate and the most stable method at present, but I don't want to see the Kou family's ancestors and grandsons die. Since the empress can't wait any longer, I don't want to see the Kou family either.
Grandparents and grandchildren have passed away, so we will find a way to help a group of eight kings Zhao Yuanyan."
The eyes of Liu E, Wang Qinruo, and Yan Shu all fell on Xia Song.
Liu E said in a deep voice: "How can I help?"
Wang Qinruo sighed and reminded: "It's not easy to support the wall with mud."
Xia Song sneered: "With our help, even if the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan is really a puddle of mud, we can still help him climb the wall."
Wang Qinruo frowned and asked, "What are you going to do?"
Xia Song shook his head and said, "It's up to you what you plan to do."
Wang Qinruo and Liu E looked puzzled.
Xia Song continued: "The most violent thing in the court now is the removal of generals from prison. Among them, the loudest voices of opposition are your people. I think you should no longer oppose this matter.
Rather, I want to help the military heroes and successfully depose the general as a prisoner."
Wang Qinruo's eyes widened in shock.
Yan Shu glanced at Xia Song and said thoughtfully: "Do you want the warriors to see the sincerity of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan?"
Xia Song nodded and sneered: "Not only that, I also want Kou Zhun and three others to offend a bunch of civil servants. Kou Zhun, the old thief, and Kou Ji, the little thief, have worked hard to help the Ministry of Work seize power.
Then we will fulfill their wishes and help the Ministry of Work obtain the power of the general supervisor, the chief supervisor, and the third division."
Wang Qinruo stroked his beard, clicked his lips, and said with emotion: "In this way, the descendants of the Kou family may offend half the civil servants of the dynasty, as well as the royal family members. In this way, it will be convenient for the empress to recruit civil servants."
Yan Shu said in shock: "I'm afraid that when the time comes, I won't need to be recruited by the empress, and those civil servants will take the initiative to serve under the empress and be at her disposal."
After a pause, Yan Shu added: "There will be some civil servants who will join the service of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan. The wings of the Eighth Prince Zhao Yuanyan will surely become fuller quickly."
Wang Qinruo pondered: "The method is a good one, but how can I make the civil servants in my hands take the initiative to give up their interests?"
Xia Song narrowed his eyes and said coldly: "What do you want when your Majesty comes to Chui Gong Hall again? Don't they like high-ranking officials and greater benefits?"
Wang Qinruo looked at Liu E subconsciously.
Liu E naturally knew what Wang Qinruo was worried about, and she said decisively: "The Ai family came to Chui Gong Hall again because they were afraid that Kou Zhun's ancestors and grandsons would become too powerful and commit rebellion. The Ai family wanted to help the official family protect the country, and they helped
Aijia is naturally a meritorious minister, and Aijia will not be stingy with rewards."
Wang Qinruo nodded thoughtfully, "In this way, the old minister will be able to convince his subordinates."
Xia Song had already guessed that Wang Qinruo would not refuse the temptation of a bigger official title, so after Wang Qinruo finished speaking, he continued: "The next step is..."
Liu E, Wang Qinruo and Yan Shu heard the words and pricked up their ears to listen.
But Xia Song's eyes fell on Guo Huai.
Guo Huai was listening with interest when he saw Liu E and Xia Song's eyes falling on him, feeling a little dazed.
"Slave... This slave is the empress's confidant..."
For some reason, Guo Huai felt a little uncomfortable under Xia Song's gaze, so he subconsciously said this.
Seeing this, Liu E said to Xia Song: "Xia Aiqing doesn't have to guard against Guo Huai. Guo Huai is loyal to the Ai family and will never dare to leak a word."
Xia Song did not listen to Liu E's words, but stubbornly shook his head, cupped his hands and said, "Please also ask Eunuch Guo to wait outside the palace."
Guo Huai's expression changed.
Immediately, he put on a miserable look on his face and looked at Liu E.
Liu E looked at Guo Huai with some embarrassment, then at Xia Song, and finally gritted her teeth and ordered: "Guo Huai, please step aside first..."
Guo Huai's heart skipped a beat, he lowered his head and responded with a slightly trembling voice.
"Slave...obey the order..."
Guo Huai just lowered his head and left Liu E's bedroom.
The reason why he keeps his head hanging down is not because he is humble.
It was because he was afraid to raise his head and let others see the ferocity on his face.
The moment Xia Song asked him to leave the palace.
He had an absurd idea out of nowhere.
Xia Song wants to compete with him for favor.
Xia Song wants to take his place next to Liu E.
In the past, it was naturally impossible for Xia Song to replace him.
But now, Xia Song, like him, has stayed in the palace for so long.
He is more knowledgeable than him, has more ideas than him, and is better at doing things than him.
Liu E followed Xia Song's suggestion and asked him to leave the palace.
Then Xia Song already has the opportunity to replace him.
It is precisely because of this that his face is full of ferocity.
Although Guo Huai did not raise his head.
But how could he hide his thoughts from Xia Song?
From the moment he lowered his head and never raised it again, Xia Song could guess what he was thinking.
However, Xia Song dared to say something to offend him, so he had obviously made preparations in advance.
Just after Guo Huai's figure disappeared from the palace.
Xia Song bowed his hand to Liu E and said something earth-shattering.
"The next step is to let Cao Li die!"
"bass!"
Liu E stood up suddenly and looked at Xia Song in disbelief.
Yan Shu and Wang Qinruo stared at Xia Song in horror.
Even the officials would not dare to say so if a Privy Councilor was asked to die.
How dare you, Xia Song?
Liu E couldn't calm down and said: "Xia Song, do you know what you are talking about?"
Xia Song said calmly: "Of course I know... There is a reason why I said this."
Liu E suppressed the shock in her heart, stared at Xia Song and said, "Tell me..."
Xia Song said frankly: "If the empress does not let Cao Lili die, Cao Lili will let you die."
Liu E said in a deep voice: "Cao Lili can be regarded as a confidant of the Ai family. Ever since he defected to the Ai family, he has always obeyed the orders of the Ai family. When the Ai family regains power, he will only celebrate the Ai family. How can he threaten the Ai family?"
Home?"
Xia Song said quietly: "You have to ask your confidant eunuch Guo Huai..."
"Guo Huai?!"
Liu E didn't understand its meaning.
Xia Song did not show off, and said bluntly: "If I hadn't heard it with my own ears and seen it with Qin'er, who would have thought that the dignified Privy Councilor of the Song Dynasty would actually be forced to eat chaffy vegetables by a eunuch?"
Liu E's eyes widened in shock, even more shocked than before.
Wang Qinruo and Yan Shu could fit a takraw ball in their mouths.
"You said...Guo Huai...forced Cao Li and his family to eat bran-thick vegetables?!"
Liu E murmured questions.
Xia Song nodded and said: "Since the empress didn't like Cao Lili, she sent Guo Huai as the messenger between you and Cao Lili. Guo Huai used your name to extort money from Cao Lili.
Nowadays, all the money from everyone in the Cao family has been extorted.
Everyone in the Cao family can only eat bran-pharyngeal vegetables.
If that's all it is, that's it.
But after Guo Huai extorted money from the Cao family, he also bullied Cao several times and took advantage of him.
Cao Li didn't take action against Guo Huai for a long time, probably because he put all his hatred on the empress.
If you let him seize the opportunity, do you think he will let you go?"
Liu E collapsed on the chair with a thud, unable to believe Xia Song's words.
The same is true for Yan Shu and Wang Qinruo.
Even though Wang Qinruo was well-informed, he was shocked and said: "Guo Huai is a eunuch...how dare he?"
Xia Song smiled coldly: "If a eunuch does something extraordinary, he is bolder than you and me. When Taizong ascended the throne, the great eunuch Wang Jien's contribution was indispensable. When Zhou Huaizheng was angry, he could lead tens of thousands of troops into the imperial city.
.Guo Huai just used the name of the Queen Mother to force Cao to use it, so what does it mean?"