Chapter 269: The Verge
Zhang Ji's tone was flat, but sonorous as thunder.
The meaning of his words is very simple, if the imperial court changes dramatically and the 'military reform' in the north suddenly collapses, at that time, it will not only be a river of blood in Kaifeng City, but may also cause even greater civil strife!
In this case, Zhang Kai will not allow it to happen, and may desperately bet everything to prevent this from happening!
Seeing Zhang Dian and the Zhang Qi brothers standing together, Cai Bian was horrified, and hurriedly said, "Can't move!" No one is allowed to move! ”
If Su Song, Han Zongdao and the others invite the Empress Dowager Gao to return everything to its original form, the consequences will be too terrible!
Zhang Dian, the Zhang Qi brothers must do whatever it takes to stop this situation, but they have no ability in the palace, so they can only carry out 'military advice'!
Cai Bian can't allow either of these situations to happen!
Han Zongdao also seemed to think of some kind of terrible scene, his whole body was cold, he looked at Su Song, who was full of anger and trembling, and said hesitantly: "Su Xianggong, think twice......"
Su Song stared at Zhang Qi, Brother Zhang Dian, his thin right hand was holding a cane, his bone fingers were white, just like the anger in his heart.
Zhang Dan was as immobile as a mountain, and his face was resolute. There is no compromise or concession.
Although Zhang Qi is not as fierce as Zhang Dan, he is also clear-cut, and he must prevent some things from happening, even if there is a trace of possibility!
The Praetorian guards stood not far away with swords, these people were selected from the battlefield, and at this time, the bloody qi on their bodies was clearly visible.
In the blue-tiled house, there is a confrontation that is about to erupt!
Outside, in the political affairs hall, dozens of people such as Shangshu Shilang of the Sixth Department were still sitting and waiting in the conference room, thinking that a few ministers had gone to ask the official's house, and then they wanted to continue the meeting.
Today is the first day of the opening of the dynasty and the first day of the revival of the 'new law'!
They are looking forward to it, anxiously waiting.
But after waiting for a long time, few people didn't come back, and the occasional person who went out to the toilet saw a forest of guards outside the blue tile house, and couldn't help but wonder, not knowing what was going on.
As soon as it entered the political hall, there was a lot of discussion, and people were constantly sent to ask.
Inside the blue-tiled house.
Seeing that Su Song refused to speak, Cai Bian was still frightened, and anxiously thought about how to deal with it.
Cai Bian had a calm face, standing between Su Song and Zhang Dian, observing the expressions of the two, and at the same time trying his best to remain calm in his heart, secretly analyzing and looking for countermeasures.
The key now lies in the distrust between the two sides!
Whatever Su Song says, Zhang Dian will not believe it, the stakes are too big, who will easily believe the 'enemy'?
And Su Song and others are more worried about what Zhang Dian will do 'preemptively' to cause uncontrolled upheaval.
At the same time, both sides may still be worried about the palace at the same time, after all, there is no leader in the palace now, what will the queen do? Can her words be trusted?
Now it's a mess!
Cai Bian took a deep breath, looked at the two people who were facing each other, as if a storm was brewing, and said calmly: "Now, the ministers in the political hall are still waiting, and we can't let them wait too long." Now, we'll finish the meeting, and we'll talk about the rest later. ”
"No!"
Zhang Dian categorically refused, and said: "The matter of the official family being seriously ill must not be spread outside!" ”
Su Songtie's face was blue, even if he was angry, he was forced to calm down. Thinking about the various variables that may arise now, it is difficult to settle down.
At this time, even if something a little bit smaller, it may stimulate people who know the inside story of the official's serious illness.
In the palace, the 'old and new' parties, as well as those with ill intentions, once they are used by those with intentions, the slightest fanning of the flames may be an irreparable disaster!
Su Song has always 'sought stability', even in the face of the joint pressure of the Zhang brothers, he did not lose his mind, looked back at the guards who were still standing with knives, suppressed the surging anger, and said: "The meeting of the political hall is presided over by Cai Bian, and the others stay here. The guards exited the blue-tiled house, and in the evening, we entered the palace to visit the official's house. ”
Zhao Xu's illness was too sudden, and they didn't have any preparation. They are all courtiers, and there is no one in charge of the royal family, which is equivalent to losing the backbone.
Cai Bian listened, and didn't have time to think too much, and immediately said: "Okay, just do it!" Everyone, everything, go according to the established plan, there can be no surprises! ”
Cai Bian is also worried about what these two sides will do and cause miscalculation, it is really too dangerous!
Zhang Dan's face was calm, but in fact he was extremely vigilant, and he muttered for a moment, and said; "Good. You go back. ”
"Yes." The escort raised his hand in response, and led people out of the blue-tiled house, but they still surrounded quietly.
Zhang Duan stared at Su Song, and his heart was also churning.
Naturally, he couldn't promise to let the Empress Dowager Gao come out again, listen to the government again, and abolish the 'new law' again!
Han Zongdao, Cai Bian saw that both sides took a step back, and he breathed a sigh of relief. As long as both sides still have scruples and don't tear their faces, there is still room for everything to turn around.
"Official, you have to wake up quickly, the sky is falling!" ’
Cai Bian prayed in his heart, comforted a few more words, and said: "I'll go to the political hall now, don't be idle, so many things, you can't delay." ”
Cai Bian said, glanced at Zhang Dian and Su Song again, and made sure that it was okay for the time being, so he left the green tile house and hurriedly went to the political hall.
When he arrived at the political affairs hall, Cai Bian pressed the panic in his heart, and presided over the meeting of the political affairs hall on the grounds that 'the ministers and officials are discussing matters and cannot get away for the time being'.
Although many people think it is a little strange, they would not have thought that Zhao Xu is not awake now, and there is indeed a big event coming, so they don't have time to think about it, according to the plan, living one agenda after another.
In the blue-tiled room, the tension eased slightly, but the invisible pressure was still permeating, and it seemed that everyone was holding their breath and waiting to erupt.
Inside the palace, after a brief period of chaos, calm gradually returns.
Chen Pi stood in front of Zhao Xu's bed, taking care of everything.
The old lady doctor was invited over again, but from the time the prescription was prescribed, people, things, and things were checked many times before they could be sent to Zhao Xu.
Zhao Xu was lying on the bed, still frowning, his face was pale, he was sweating, and the bedding had been changed several times.
Chen Pi was worried, and went out from time to time, listening to the Yellow Gate, and the palace maid reported the situation inside and outside the palace.
The time slowly came to noon, Zhao Xu drank the medicine, and his brows gradually relaxed, but he didn't wake up.
Tong Guan came back from the Privy Council, stood behind Chen Pi, looked at Zhao Xu, and said in a low voice: "Xianggong Xiaozhang is also under house arrest in the Qingwa house, and all the ministers are very nervous. ”
Chen Pi nodded slightly, his heart was heavy, and he didn't know what to say.
Without Zhao Xu's support, he is nothing, not to mention those ministers, even the six Shangshu servants can catch him a lesson.
Tong Guan was condescending, looking at this Chen Pi, who was his son who was young, but was his top boss, he was disdainful, but said very respectfully: "We, do you want to do anything else?" ”
"No, you don't."
Although Chen Pi was worried, his voice was unusually crisp.
Tong Guan quietly tilted his head and examined the side face of Chen Pi, his eyes suspicious.
Chen Pi's worries were fine, but Tong Guan always felt that something was wrong.
couldn't figure it out, Tong Guan became more and more cautious, and said, "Then I'll continue to go back to the Privy Council." ”
Chen Pi kept staring at Zhao Xu, snorted, and suddenly said, "You go to the Qingwa house to meet Xiao Zhang Xianggong again and ask him what he thinks." ”
Although Zhang Qi is not in the political affairs hall, the privy envoy has military power and is in a high position, and his voice is extremely important.
Tong Guan was also curious about what Zhang Qi's attitude would be, and said, "Okay, I'll go now." ”
Tong Guan left Zhao Xu's dormitory and went straight to the blue tile house.
Chen Pi sighed lightly and stood in front of Zhao Xu's bed.
In just two hours, he felt that his life was like a year, and he was extremely tormented.
Inside the government hall.
Cai Bian presided over the meeting, passing a series of decrees that had been discussed long ago, as well as drafted edicts, and newspapers.
It's a lengthy process, and there's a lot to be agreed upon, and there are arguments and quarrels from time to time.
But there is always a time to be free, some people see that so much time has passed, Su Song, Zhang Dian and others still haven't come, and they can't help but become suspicious, looking at each other, and the doubts in their eyes continue to worsen.
Cai Bian didn't seem to see it, he presided over the meeting in an orderly manner, implemented things one by one, and pushed forward until noon, when everyone was hungry, which was the end.
More than 60 people, while packing up their things, looked at Cai Bian with different expressions, and walked out of the political hall one after another.
Many people are puzzled and want to ask, but they are not qualified enough and can only leave.
The six books are qualified, Lin Xi's face was indifferent, he didn't leave, he held a thick stack of official documents, and looked at Cai Bian just about to speak, Cai Bian looked at Cao Zheng and said loudly: "Cao Fucheng, Han Xianggong is discussing important matters in the political hall, and he can't go back to Kaifeng Mansion for a while." Kaifeng Mansion's meeting, you will preside over it, I'll take a look later, if I'm free, I'll go over. ”
Cao Zheng hurriedly raised his hand and said, "Yes, the next official will receive the order." ”
After Cai Bian finished speaking, he hugged a stack of things and left in a hurry.
This made Lin Xi, who opened his mouth, swallow back the words to his mouth, Xu Jiang pondered for a while, came to his side, and said, "No need to ask, let's go back first, there are still many things in the ministry." ”
Lin Xi vaguely felt that something was wrong, where would he have thought that Zhao Xu would be seriously ill and sleepy, paused, and then said, "Okay." By the way, you have to give me the recommended list of your military department as soon as possible, that Zong Ze, what do you think? ”
General Xu left the political hall side by side with him, and said: "Zong Ze is leading the troops with the rank of an officer of the military department, and the position is still low, so let it be put aside for the time being." ”
Lin Xi said: "He is now a member of the military department, and if he goes up, he will be a military general in the end, there must be an explanation." ”
"I know, I'll talk to him."
As they spoke, they also left the political hall.
Cai Bian stood outside the side door, watching these people leave, breathing a sigh of relief, calming these people, and having to go back to the green tile house.
Cai Bian's expression gradually became solemn, thought for a moment, and turned to the green tile house.
When Cai Bian arrived at the Qingwa house, Su Song, Zhang Dian and others were eating and dealing with political affairs.
Cai Bian came in, and the group just looked up at him and didn't speak.
Cai Bian saw that he was not as nervous as before, thought for a while, put down his things, and said, "The six departments are confused for the time being, but it won't be too long." ”
Zhao Xu didn't come forward for a long time, maybe he could cover it up, but so many ministers 'disappeared' together, at such a major juncture, no one could help but be suspicious.