Chapter 22 Arrangement
Zhou He's expression was awe-inspiring, and he understood that Zhao Xu really knew, and looked at the Empress Dowager Gao, who was still in a coma, and was silent for a while, and said: "Official, Niangniang has a saying: You should not meddle in this matter, and you have to do holy virtue." β
Zhao Xu was afraid of this, and after feeding the Empress Dowager Gao, he suddenly remembered and said, "By the way, the imperial doctor said, when will grandmother wake up?" β
Zhou He said: "If the situation is good, you can do it tomorrow." β
Zhao Xu nodded lightly, thinking in his heart, there is still some time, he has to start as soon as possible and close the case in person.
"Concubine Wu Xian's side don't move yet,"
Zhao Xu's expression was deep, and he said: "Concubine Wuxian may not be an accomplice, Zhao Yan is even more innocent, he is the heir of his father and the emperor, and my brother." β
Zhou He looked at Zhao Xu, the corners of his mouth moved, and he lowered his head and didn't say much.
There are some things that the Empress Dowager can only tell the official family that he does not have this qualification.
In fact, it boils down to four words: Heaven is ruthless!
There was silence in the dormitory for a while, and Zhao Xu said, "I am here to accompany my grandmother, let everyone else go and rest." Pay close attention to the palace, I don't need to teach you how to do these things. β
Zhou He responded, glanced at the Empress Dowager Gao again, turned around to go out to arrange, and just walked a few steps, the yellow door before hurriedly came in and whispered in Zhou He's ear.
Zhou He's expression changed suddenly, his eyes widened, and there was a look of horror.
Zhao Xu frowned, and said with a deep color: "What's going on again?" β
Zhou He took a deep breath, came to Zhao Xu's side, and said, "Official, there are rumors outside the palace." β
Zhao Xu's eyelids jumped fiercely, looked at Zhou He and said, "That, did you already know that your grandmother was sick, so you took the opportunity to make a move against me?" β
At this time, Zhou He and the six gods had no master, he was just the Huangmen Order and the chief manager in the palace, and in the face of such a big thing, he had no place to be the master.
Listening to Zhao Xu's question, his scalp was numb, and he said: "Before, only Niangniang, the villain and the imperial doctor knew, whether that one knew, how to know, the villain didn't know." Official, let's find a way to curb the rumors now, Niangniang is in a coma, if there is chaos inside and outside the palace, I'm afraid something big will happen! β
If the Empress Dowager is unconscious, the queen mother will show her identity and seize power, and the consequences will be really unimaginable!
Zhao Xu looked calm, looked at Zhou He, and said slowly: "I'm afraid it's too late, since it spreads outside the palace, it is not as easy to control as in the palace." β
Zhou He was frightened at this time, and said hurriedly: "The official family, you can't go on like this, if that one comes out, let alone the villain, even the official family can't suppress it, if she controls the palace, Niangniang, I'm afraid it won't end well!" β
Zhao Xu's heart was dark, looking at the unconscious Empress Dowager Gao, he took a deep breath, and his heart quickly calculated.
Now might be a chanceβa chance for him to dispose of that and take control of the palace at the same time!
After a moment's heart, Zhao Xu stared at Zhou He and said, "I need you to cooperate to do a few things." β
Zhou He hurriedly said: "The official family, please command." β
Zhao Xu's eyes flickered slightly, and he said: "Spread the decree, pass the three ministers outside the palace into the palace, as well as Kaifeng Mansion Yin, and Yushi Zhongcheng." β
These are all big names in the capital, and they are very important, Zhou He felt uneasy, and said, "Officials, what are you recruiting them for?" β
Zhao Xu kept his composure and said lightly: "Both inside and outside the palace, they need to cooperate, first, to curb the rumors, and second, to cut off that person's mind." β
Zhou He listened, thought about it, and hesitated: "Yes." β
Empress Dowager Gao has always prevented Zhao Xu from pro-government and held authority, and now that Empress Dowager Gao is in a coma, Zhao Xu has the opportunity to meddle in the imperial court.
Zhou He was just about to leave, when Zhao Xu suddenly said in a deep voice: "Chu You, I promoted you to the Marquis of Duyu, and from now on, I will be in charge of all the forbidden forces in the palace, immediately, immediately, all the entrances and exits in the palace will be sealed for me, and all the palaces will be closed." Especially in the Qingshou Palace, no one is allowed to enter or leave without my will! If you dare to break in, you will take it! β
Chu You looked up at Zhao Xu, his heart stirring.
He was promoted to Marquis of Duyu and took over the palace?
This palace has always been in charge of the Empress Dowager's cronies!
Chu You looked at Zhao Xu's meaningful eyes, knelt down on one knee suddenly, and said in a deep voice: "Obey!" β
Zhou He watched Chu You leave like this, his mind was tense, and he couldn't speak for a while.
In the current situation, it is reasonable for Zhao Xu to take over the palace. Besides, without Empress Dowager Gao, Zhou He would not be able to oppose Zhao Xu.
Zhao Xu looked at Zhou He and said solemnly: "That one can't come out, you should understand what I mean?" β
Thinking of that person's threat, Zhou He bowed and said, "The villain understands. β
Zhao Xu looked at Zhou He with a resolute expression, and said, "Okay, you accompany Chu You, if someone is disobedient, take it directly, in the palace, there must be no chaos!" My life and that of my grandmother are in your hands. β
Zhou He was unprecedentedly nervous, his scalp was about to explode, and he gritted his teeth fiercely at the moment, and said, "Yes, the villain will go!" β
Zhao Xu watched Zhou He leave, his eyes narrowed slightly, and he was nervous in his heart.
He did it here, I don't know how that person reacted, if she came out directly, or even came to Cining Palace, he might not be able to touch it.
Zhao Xu wanted to compete with her for time, carefully scrutinized for a while, found Chen Pi, whispered in his ear for a while, and then said: "You go to see Meng Yuan first, spread my will, and Kaifeng Mansion will have an immediate curfew." Then bring someone to personally bring the three ministers, Yushi Zhongcheng, and Kaifeng Mansion Yin here. β
Chen Pi also knew that something big was coming, so he was nervous, nodded heavily, and said, "The villain obeys the order." β
In the past, few people said such words as 'obeying the order' to Zhao Xu.
Zhao Xu watched Chen Pi leave, and exhaled lightly in his heart.
'There should be no problem with this arrangement, right?' Zhao Xu sat upright and muttered to himself.
Outside the palace, with Zhou He's cooperation, Chu You took over the palace very smoothly, adjusted the deployment, placed his people everywhere, and personally led people to the Qingshou Palace.
In the dark night, the Qingshou Hall was quiet like a dormant monster, making people dare not approach.
Chu You looked at the plaque of the 'Qingshou Palace', his expression was calm, his eyes were vigilant, and he personally guarded the door.
He had already tasted the taste from Zhao Xu's words, and the person behind the scenes was the owner of this Qingshou Palace!
The Qingshou Hall was surrounded by groups, and it was still quiet inside, without the slightest sound, let alone a trace of light.
Zhou He stood not far away, looked at it for a while, saw that there was no response, thought about it, and turned back to Cining Palace.
He saw Zhao Xu tucking the quilt corner for Empress Dowager Gao, stepped forward lightly, and said in a low voice: "Official, that one didn't move." β
Zhao Xu looked at Empress Dowager Gao's face a little relaxed, and thought to himself: In this way, that person is not sure yet, and he still wants to continue to wait and see. Perhaps, she is waiting for the Empress Dowager Gao to pass away, and then inherit the Empress Dowager Gao, listen to the government, and grasp the authority of the Great Song Dynasty.
How could Zhao Xu continue to be a puppet emperor and still a person who wanted to kill him!
Zhao Xu sat back, pondered for a moment, and said, "Keep an eye on it, you can't relax at all." A few ministers are here, and we have to work together to stabilize them. The palace is stable, and there can be no chaos outside the palace. You haven't forgotten what happened to me when I succeeded to the throne, have you? β
Zhou He listened, chilled, and said, "The villain remembers." β
On the eve of Shenzong's death, the competition for the throne was very fierce, in addition to Zhao Xu, there were also two younger brothers of Shenzong, the second minister Cai at that time, who was deeply trusted by Shenzong, and set aside Zaifu Wang Qi. When Wang Jue entered the palace to discuss the successor with Shenzong, Cai ordered Yin Caijing, the Kaifeng Governor at that time, to ambush a knife and axe hand on the road, forcing Wang Jue to persuade Shenzong to establish one of Zhao Xu's uncles.
It's a sword, it's dangerous, it's unpredictable!
If someone follows suit and takes the opportunity to force the palace, when the Empress Dowager Gao is in a coma and Zhao Xu has no real power, it will be terrible!