Yuan Ziyan frowned slightly, feeling that Li Zhi was just messing around, compared to his father's strong heart that was unwilling to be defeated, Li Zhi did seem weaker. Of course, this is a perfect character relative to Li Shimin, among the kings of the past dynasties, Li Zhi can be regarded as a good student in the middle and upper reaches, uh, not a good emperor.

"Zhi'er, if you want to abdicate, do you think Zhong'er can take on this important responsibility?" Yuan Ziyan asked unhappily.

"Zhong'er mentioned yesterday that he would resign as a prince, and I have agreed!" Li Zhi's words were shocking, Chu Suiliang shuddered violently, stepped forward and said: "Your Majesty, the abolition of the crown prince will cause confusion at least the people's hearts, and shake the foundation of the country at worst, how can you easily agree?" ”

"Your Majesty, the queen has abolished the title, and the crown prince is not a descendant, his mother's status is low, not enough to assume the position of the crown prince, the minister thinks this move is very appropriate."

At this time, a voice that was not very familiar with everyone came, which surprised everyone, and when they looked back, it was Xu Jingzong, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, who spoke.

Xu Jingzong was originally from a poor family, and he was quite appreciated for his good talent, and when he reached Li Zhi's generation, he had been promoted to the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, but his foundation was not enough, and he was very angry in the imperial court team with the Guanlong family as the main member.

Usually Xu Jingzong is silent, and when he sees everyone, he nods his head and lowers his eyebrows, and he is very cautious with a smiling face, and at this moment the eldest grandson Wuji suddenly woke up, this kid is a rudder who sees the wind and intends to please the emperor.

There is another point that the eldest grandson Wuji usually ignores, that is, Yuan Ziyan, who is also from an ordinary background, has a very good relationship with these cloth ministers, and the eldest grandson Wuji always feels that he controls most of the contacts. These people can't afford to make too many waves. Unexpectedly, Yuan Ziyan's skills are still superior, and everyone has a time when they are down. And this timing is precisely the time for another group of people to turn over.

The eldest grandson Wuji glanced up at Yuan Ziyan, only to see that she was nodding at Xu Jingzong with a satisfied smile, but Yuan Ziyan was not happy that the prince was deposed, but that Li Zhong could live a few more years in peace.

In the officialdom, there is no wronged or wronged, they are used to fighting with each other, and their true feelings are in front of them. It can also make people suspicious.

The eldest grandson Wuji was very angry, and he felt that he was in danger, and Li Zhi was his only nephew at present. His own clan is still crumbling in the current situation, not to mention supporting another prince, and then it will definitely be Yuan Ziyan's world.

"Your Majesty, the old minister doesn't know after the crown prince was deposed. Who will you pass to? The eldest grandson Wuji said coldly: "On seniority." These princes are the most qualified to be the acting king of Wu Zhaoyi, but His Majesty wants to make him the crown prince? ”

"Since the eldest grandson has said so, I think it's a good idea." Yuan Ziyan said with a smile.

"You?!" The eldest grandson Wuji's face turned dark, and he said angrily: "I'm just such an analogy!" ”

"Lord Eldest Sun, speaking of which, you are all old ministers of the Four Dynasties, with deep roots and lush leaves, and you have to pay more attention to the depth of your speech." Yuan Ziyan said.

The eldest grandson Wuji rolled his eyes in anger. Yuan Ziyan's words made him more sensitive, could it be said that he was provoking himself to form a party for personal gain? The eldest grandson Wuji did not intend to give Yuan Ziyan this opportunity. He asked again: "I wonder which virtuous king Your Majesty intends to give the Zen throne to?" ”

"When my father was alive, he also praised this prince, and he not only has a noble bloodline, but more importantly, Wen Taowu is strategic, everything is above me, if he is the emperor, it is more appropriate." Li Zhi looked around, and said word by word: "This person is my third brother, King Wu, Li Ke!" ”

Coax!

The court is like a fried pot, and the courtiers are talking about it, nothing more than bringing up the old things, Li Ke's background is both a highlight and a fetter, could it be said that the country won by the Tang Dynasty will be handed over to the grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui after three generations? Hasn't this become a big joke, making it difficult for the first emperors to go underground?

However, only one person breathed a sigh of relief, and even showed a smile, it was the eldest grandson Wuji.

"Your Majesty, the minister has a book to play!"

The eldest grandson Wuji shouted loudly, everyone closed their mouths, listening to the breath of the eldest grandson, he was full of anger, and he should be able to turn around.

"Bring it on!" Li Zhi frowned slightly.

Soon, a copy of the book was handed over, Li Zhi quickly glanced at it, his face suddenly became very ugly, he closed it suddenly, and said in a low voice: "Uncle, this kind of thing can't be believed!" ”

"Your Majesty, the minister also knows that this matter is very important, so he wants to wait for the retreat from the court before discussing. Since His Majesty intends to ask for a rebel in the Zen position, of course the minister must make this matter public, so that the world can see Li Ke's wolf ambitions! His Majesty treats his brother well, and even intends to make Xian, but he has ill intentions and intends to rebel, and he should be punished for his crimes! ”

This time, the eldest grandson Wuji was right, Li Zhi was so angry that he didn't speak for a long time, and the court became the scene of the eldest grandson Wuji's speech, which was full of emotion, shocking and angry at the same time.

It turned out that according to the confession of the arrested Captain Fang, the Ming person who participated in the rebellion this time was Li Yuanjing, the king of Jing, but in fact, the biggest mastermind behind the scenes was Li Ke, the king of Wu!

Li Ke went to the fiefdom from the down-and-out prince, was promoted by Li Zhi as the prince and the prince, and stayed in the palace, but he was ungrateful and intended to rebel, most people could not tolerate this, and they also echoed the words of the eldest grandson Wuji to severely punish Li Ke.

Yuan Ziyan saw that Li Tao had something to say, so she glanced at him and signaled him not to act rashly. After the eldest grandson Wuji finished speaking, Li Zhi said in a sullen voice: "My third brother has always been in the palace and has not walked around with people outside the palace, so why do you want to rebel?" ”

"Your Majesty, when King Wu was in Anzhou, he secretly recruited troops and horses, and even contacted the old department of the previous dynasty in the name of Emperor Yang of Sui, and the minister has conclusive evidence." The eldest grandson Wuji swore an oath: "And the reason why he happily entered the palace is mostly because he wants to cooperate with the inside and the outside and usurp His Majesty's country!" ”

"Uncle, the third brother has been diligent since he entered the palace, and he has never had a bad intention!" Li Zhi argued.

"Hmph, Your Majesty can tell from the behavior of Prince Li Zhong!" The eldest grandson Wuji nodded.

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, but this could not be counted on Li Ke's head at all, it was really far-fetched, and said: "Fang Yiai is timid and afraid, Xu is to reduce his guilt, so it is unknown that he confessed to King Wu, and this matter should be investigated in detail!" ”

"Your Majesty, even if King Wu has no dealings with Fang Yiai and the others, what he did before is enough to destroy the Nine Clans!" The eldest grandson Wuji bit and didn't let go.

Li Zhi was annoyed, got up suddenly, under his fingers, and roared angrily: "Eldest grandson Wuji, you are presumptuous!" Although King Wu is not your nephew, he is my brother! ”

The corners of the eldest grandson Wuji's mouth twitched violently, and he couldn't remember how many times Li Zhi called his name, his nephew had grown up, his wings were stiff, and he was no longer the King of Jin who cried and cried all day looking for his mother.

But if Wu Wang Li Ke comes to power, it will not be as simple as losing face, but his head will move! The eldest grandson Wuji knelt on the ground, and said with tears in his eyes: "Your Majesty, the minister impeached King Wu for rebellion with his life!" If Your Majesty can't cure his crimes, then he is not far from the country, and the minister is willing to die first and accompany the emperor under Jiuquan! ”

"Do you dare to threaten me?" Li Zhi was furious: "Come on, take down the eldest grandson Wuji first!" ”

However, the guards did not dare to do it, in the final analysis, it was a contradiction within the family, and the eldest grandson Wuji was not afraid, and burst into tears: "Your Majesty, if the old minister's life can be changed for Your Majesty, you will change your mind and die without regrets!" ”

"Your Majesty, be gracious!"

"The eldest grandson has worked hard and made great achievements, so he should be treated kindly!"

"The facts of King Wu's rebellion are conclusive, what Lord Eldest Sun said is right!"

……

Almost nine adults knelt down to intercede for the eldest grandson Wuji, which was equivalent to being one-sided. Li Zhi's brain was as big as a fight, his face turned pale, he had gout, and he got up and left the court with grinning.

Yuan Ziyan sat upright, looking at the chaotic court, and when everyone looked up, they were a little surprised in a trance, as if they had seen a generation of empresses, and this place seemed to be her world.

The eldest grandson Wuji stood up and met Yuan Ziyan's cold gaze, since one mountain cannot tolerate two tigers, then fight to the end!

After everyone retreated, Yuan Ziyan also got up, and met Li Tao who was waiting outside the door of the main hall.

"Ziyan, it is obvious that King Wu was framed by Fang Yiai! Maybe it was the eldest grandson Wuji who instructed him to take the opportunity to squeeze out His Majesty's power. Li Tao said in a low voice.

Yuan Ziyan nodded: "I remember that when everyone was young, the eldest grandson Wuji was the most stable, like a rock, as if it did not move. Now that I'm getting old, I jump up and down when I encounter something, which is embarrassing. ”

"The more this is the case, the more it shows that the eldest grandson Wuji is in chaos."

"Maybe it's the madness before the demise." Yuan Ziyan shook his head slightly and asked, "I see that you have something to say in the court, but there is progress in Gaoyang?" ”

"Purple Smoke Wise!" Li Tao first praised it and said: "It's not a secret passage in the secret room, it's nothing more than a secret lock in the dressing box, which is relatively hidden, and its maids don't know about it." When opened, there is a list of the plots, maps, routes, etc. ”

Li Tao quietly stuffed a piece of white silk into Yuan Ziyan's hand, and Yuan Ziyan asked puzzledly: "Since it is a confidential matter, why do you still have to leave evidence?" ”

"Although Gao Yang is simple-minded, it is also difficult to trust others, so he may leave a certificate so that no one will deny it in the future." Li Tao analyzed.

"Then what is recorded on it is consistent with the results of the investigation of the eldest grandson Wuji?"

"Except for the matter of Li Ke, the king of Wu, there is no way out." Li Tao thought for a while and said.

What the? Yuan Ziyan stopped and asked, "It is clearly recorded above that there is no Li Ke's participation?" ”

"Absolutely." Li Tao said: "However, Gao Yang is dead, although it is his handwriting, this cannot be used as a valid testimony, and it may be difficult for Li Ke to turn over." ”

"Zhi'er's belief alone is enough." Yuan Ziyan looked into the distance, today's weather is exceptionally good, and a white cloud in the distance is like the smiling face of Gao Yang's hour.

I remember that in the future era, Yuan Ziyan's most criticized sentence is that at the beginning of people, nature is good, in her opinion, people are born evil in their hearts, otherwise why would children trample to death ants and the like? This is the nature of animals.

However, like Gao Yang, she may have expected that her unsuccessful husband would betray her third brother Li Ke, but she still tried her best to leave evidence to clear his suspicions, which can be regarded as making up for her regretful life. (To be continued......)