Chapter 651: Shocking Changes in the Deep Palace (Part 2)
The emperor Li Yi has deeply experienced the cruelty of the power struggle in the past few months, especially the ruthlessness and ruthlessness of the struggle for imperial power. He now understands that his father did not really abdicate, he was just retreating to advance, getting rid of the Jingyuan mutiny. It's such a huge responsibility, it's funny to think about it. My father is only in his forties, how could he be willing to stay behind the scenes?
Only then did Li Yi feel that he was too naive and too stupid. He only wanted to revive the Tang Dynasty, but he did not pay attention to the cold arrows shot from behind. His father forcefully took away the military and financial rights. His will did not even go out of Chengdu, and even many people in the imperial court Officials began to act against their will.
Li Yi stood in front of the imperial study window with his hands behind his hands, staring blankly at the white clouds in the distance. He felt an indescribable sadness in his heart. He had known that he should not have taken over the throne. He was still too young.
At this time, a eunuch said at the door: "Your Majesty, Prime Minister Han wants to see you!"
Han Huang was one of the few ministers who supported Li Yi. Even the right minister Zhang Yanshang often asked for leave due to illness. The entire court was supported by Han Huang.
Li Yi said quickly: "Please come in, Prime Minister Han!"
After a moment, Han Huang hurriedly walked into the imperial study, bowed and said: "See your majesty!"
"No gifts for Prime Minister Han!"
Li Yi said calmly: "What's wrong with Prime Minister?"
Han Huang took out a memorial and said: "This is the transfer plan for thirty-two county magistrates drafted by the Ministry of Personnel. Please take a look at it."
Li Yi looked at the memorial and asked, "Does the Emperor know about this memorial?"
Han Huang hesitated and said: "Wei Chen believes that this transfer of county magistrates is not within the scope of the Supreme Emperor's power."
Li Yi sighed and said: "Is there anything that is not within his power now?"
Han Huang was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Your Majesty, I have something to say. I don't know whether to say it or not!"
"Even if Han Xiangguo speaks frankly, I will not blame him."
"Your Majesty, the so-called unfair name and unfaithful words mean that the emperor is the emperor, and the emperor is the emperor. The emperor is being ignored, and the emperor is doing the emperor's things on his behalf. This is not only ridiculous, but also against the rules. My suggestion is that if your majesty really can't If you continue to hold the throne firmly, then simply give up the throne to the Supreme Emperor, ask the Supreme Emperor to reset his throne, and Your Majesty will continue to be the crown prince. In the Wu Zhou era, this kind of thing happened often, and there is nothing wrong with it."
Li Yi was in a bit of a dilemma. He had already sent someone to notify Wei Gao to lead his army to escort him. Once his father knew about this, would he spare him?
"This matter is of great importance and is related to the future of Datang. I haven't thought about it yet. Let me think about it for another month or two!"
Han Huang secretly sighed. It didn't matter who was the emperor. Only the court could not be in chaos. The emergence of two power centers in the Tang Dynasty would destabilize people's hearts and seriously weaken the cohesion of the Tang Dynasty. In the end, it will be disorganized and destroyed. The situation has become critical to this extent. This emperor is still determined and greedy for the throne. I really don't know what to say about him.
"Your Majesty, please think about it carefully! The imperial court is already demoralized and cannot be delayed any longer."
"I know and I will make a decision as soon as possible."
Han Huang bowed, put down the memorial, and retreated.
Li Yi had no intention of reading the memorial anymore. He threw it away and ordered: "Go back to the palace!"
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About Han Huang's meeting with Li Yi, Li Shi knew all the details half an hour later. Fenghui of the Song Dynasty reported: "The emperor is a little tempted, but he seems to be unable to make up his mind."
Li Shi snorted coldly and said: "He can't make up his mind. It's because he still can't let go of the throne, and he still hopes that Wei Gao will overthrow me."
"The old slave has already arranged the things that His Majesty ordered before."
"That's good!"
Li Shi thought for a moment and finally made up his mind, "Then don't delay any longer and start tonight!"
"Old slave, go and notify General Dou now!"
"Let him come to see me now!"
Song Chaofeng hurriedly went down, and Li Shi said to himself: "Since ancient times, the emperor has not recognized father and son before the throne, let alone you are not my biological son."
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At midnight at night, Emperor Li Yi was drinking in the palace, and Queen Wei Shi accompanied him. The couple had been married for five years and gave birth to two sons, Li Zhi and Li Lun, one three years old and one only two years old.
Webster gently advised her husband: "Instead of being an emperor in name only, it is better to return the throne to my father. It would be more secure for your majesty to be the prince again. It is not an option if this continues!"
Li Yi smiled bitterly and said: "If I abdicate, do you think he will still let me be the prince?"
"It would be better not to be a prince, but to be ordinary people. Let's live a normal life, put our worries behind us, and focus on raising our children."
Li Yi was also quite tempted, he really wanted to be a commoner.
At this moment, a eunuch hurried over and said: "Your Majesty, I don't know what happened. All the guards have withdrawn. It seems that they have received some order."
"Nonsense, go to Xuan Dou Wen and see me!"
Dou Wen is the Qianniu Guard General, and thousands of guards in the palace are under his jurisdiction.
As soon as the eunuch walked out of the palace gate, he ran back in panic and said: "Your Majesty, there are... a lot of troops coming outside!"
Li Yi was shocked, and quickly stood up and walked out of the inner hall. He saw that the square was densely packed with troops. They held torches and illuminated the square into daylight. Standing in front of the steps was an old eunuch wearing armor. Li Yi recognized him at a glance.
It is Huo Xianming, the lieutenant of the Shence Army. So are these armies all the Shence Army?
He began to feel uneasy. The guards retreated and the Shence Army took over the inner palace. What was this going to do? A coup?
"Eunuch Huo, what are you doing?"
Huo Xianming glanced at Li Yi coldly and said sternly: "I received news that someone is practicing witchcraft in the inner palace. I came here to search!"
Li Yi was furious, "This is my inner palace, how dare you mess around?"
Huo Xianming raised a golden sword and said loudly: "This is the Golden Sword of the Supreme Emperor. I came to search on the order of the Supreme Emperor. Please ask Your Majesty and the Queen to stay aside for a while, so that the soldiers do not offend Long Yan."
Li Yi was like falling into an ice cave, and he immediately understood that his father had taken action against him.
Webster said in panic: "Your Majesty, what should we do?"
Li Yi felt extremely desperate. He shook his head and said, "Let's go to Caiwei Palace to take shelter temporarily. Let them do whatever they want!"
Li Yi led himself and a group of palace maids to walk to the Weiwei Palace on the other side. When they entered the palace, Huo Xianming immediately gave a hint to General Wang Jie. Wang Jie immediately led two thousand soldiers to blockade the Weiwei Palace, and the emperor
Li Yi and the queen were locked up in the palace.
Huo Xianming immediately led the soldiers to search Li Yihe's palace. Needless to say, they soon found a secret room. In the secret room, they found a small wooden figure with the name of the Supreme Emperor Li Shi written on it. Thirteen needles were inserted into it.
There is also a witchcraft spell stuck on the person's back.
The evidence was conclusive, so Li Shi immediately summoned the civil and military ministers to gather in the Xuanzheng Hall, and the guards showed the evidence to the ministers.
Li Shi said to everyone with great sadness: "If you are not capable, I can forgive you, but if you have bad morals, have the intention of killing your father, and lose all the principles of human ethics, I will never tolerate it. From now on, I will officially declare the abolition of Li Shi."
I was demoted to the throne of Yiyi and demoted to a commoner. I have restored my position and led all my beloved ministers to revive the imperial court!"
Surrounded by his guards, Li Shi sat on the dragon couch again after a long absence. The ministers knelt down and shouted long live. At this time, Li Yi and his wife were escorted up sadly. They had changed into ordinary people's clothes, and the couple
The two of them supported each other and knelt in the main hall, sobbing.
Many ministers couldn't bear it and turned their heads.
Li Shi pointed at Li Yi and said slowly: "Although you have thoughts of killing your father, I have no intention of cannibalizing your son. I will send you and your wife to live in Bozhou under strict supervision. From now on, you are not allowed to enter again."
One step closer to Chengdu!”
Li Yi and his wife kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Father, for not killing me!"
Han Huang suddenly came out, knelt down and said, "I am helpless, I am willing to resign from the position and go to Bozhou together!"
A flash of anger flashed in Li Shi's eyes. He was planning to execute Li Yi and his wife halfway, but Han Huang obviously saw through it. He actually wanted to accompany them there. Li Shi snorted coldly in his heart. It doesn't matter, he will kill Li Yi in a few months.
Not too late.
"Since Han Xiangguo wants to accompany you, I'm sure!"
Xue Xun suddenly walked out of the queue and knelt down: "I am also willing to accompany you to Bozhou. I sincerely ask for your majesty's permission."
Li Shi was filled with hatred and gritted his teeth and said: "I'm sure, who else is willing to accompany you?"
There was silence in the hall, and no one came forward. Although many of them sympathized with Li Yi, going to Bozhou would mean committing suicide, so no one dared to speak out again.
Li Shi glanced at Han Huang and Xue Xun, and said coldly: "That's it! Han Huang will be appointed as the governor of Bozhou, and Xue Xun will be appointed as the Sima of Bozhou. He will accompany Li Yi and his wife to Bozhou. They will set off tonight at 3:30 tomorrow morning.