In the hall of the West Pavilion, Wu Zetian lowered his eyes and looked at the young king who bowed down respectfully, and his brows furrowed slightly.

She knew that this kid was by no means as honest as he seemed on the surface, and even if she confessed a lot under her own questioning, she was afraid that there were still more secrets hidden and unrevealed.

But even if she knew this, she didn't have much dissatisfaction with the young king.

has been a master for a long time, of course she understands that these subordinates are extremely loyal in their words, but in fact they have their own schemes, and they can be called good talents if they can have both public and private interests, but if they harm the public because of their private interests, they are testing the bottom line of her tolerance.

Regarding the king of Hedong camping his own henchmen, Wu Zetian did not reject it. Even before this kid returned to the capital, she herself had no shortage of considerations in this regard, wanting to select a few people for the young king who could help him in public and private, hoping to tap out the potential of this kid more, so that the situation of the court would no longer tend to be polar.

If there is any dissatisfaction or surprise, it is that this kid is capable of something beyond Wu Zetian's own expectations.

When he received Wei Yuanzhong's report on the current personnel situation in Xijing, Wu Zetian was really taken aback.

This kid hasn't been in Xijing for a long time, and there was Jian'an Wang Wu Youyi staring at him at the beginning. Of course, considering the lack of military talents, the role is negligible, but the time is by no means long.

This kid was able to gather so many officials and people in the market in Xijing, and he also caused great trouble to the Dou family in Chang'an City. It must be known that a wealthy family like the Dou family, even Wu Zetian's hand to deal with it must be considered again and again, and the issue of timing must be considered.

Although many important figures of the Dou family have been deliberately appointed by Wu Zetian or detained in the Shendu, Chang'an City is where their ancestral business is located, and they have the help of their hometown.

Wu Youyi stayed in Xijing for so long, except for occasional extortion of goods and goods, basically only maintained the situation that the well water did not interfere with the river water, and could not deeply shake the Dou family's human power.

When he first learned about this, Wu Zetian was really a little wary of this kid's ability, and was already thinking about introducing this kid into the current situation and cultivating it, is it feasible?

But she had to admit that this kid was indeed knowledgeable and easy to use. Compared with the martial arts family and her group of nephews, it can be said to be a surprise.

A smart person must have a lively brain and a lot of scheming, not so much as vigilance, but Wu Zetian is a little worried about this grandson. I'm worried that this kid is smart and will unknowingly cross the thunder pool.

There is no shortage of wise people in the world, and there are only a few who have died under her orders. Therefore, Wu Zetian plans to beat it a little and wait for the aftermath. The reason why she told Wei Yuanzhong's report directly to the young king is that this is what she meant: You kid don't think that there is a lack of people in the court, if the old lady is willing, she can shake out all your little secrets in an instant.

After a little muttering, she said earnestly: "I thought that after years of nature, you can be more quiet and self-controlled." But if you think about it for yourself, what you have done since you took it all the time, can you be called a clear conscience? Many sins, before people have asked deeply, there are already many evil words waiting. Isn't it unreasonable to do something that requires a painstaking defense in itself? ”

Hearing Wu Zetian talk to himself in such a tone, Li Tong was really a little surprised, and could only strongly imply in his heart that he was by no means a shaker, and he broke and crumpled those slightly moved and abandoned them, of course, his expression was still a look of emotion, and he replied with a trilling voice: "The ministers and ministers have been weak for a long time, but they are fortunate to be protected by their relatives, and in recent years, they have gradually felt stronger, and their words and deeds are indeed indisproportionate." There are a lot of pretentiousness, but I am afraid of losing the love and protection of my relatives, but I have forgotten the eyes of heaven and the straight hole. ”

"It's good to really say it from the bottom of your heart! I know that you are smart and affectionate, so I will tell you this. My mind has its own benevolence and law. But since you are the master of a human being, sometimes you must pay more attention to the law than the feelings. Wei Yuanzhong has been a man of the humerus for a long time, and he will ignore his duties in order to make things difficult for you as a junior? The reason why I am idle and record is because I don't want to see me lose my loved ones again, and I will take advantage of your lost journey to admonish and pull it back. ”

When Wu Zetian said this, his expression was solemn again: "Since you are honest and honest, but you talk about the rights and wrongs of the minister, should this be?" ”

After Li Tong heard this, he secretly sighed in his heart, your humerus was almost killed by yourself at the beginning of the year. Isn't it just to provoke me not to use my brains with a minister of that level?

"The minister was Meng Lang for a while, and if he made a mistake in his words, he was willing to accept the punishment. But、But even without Wei Yuanzhong's performance, Xijing's various deeds, the minister did not dare to hide His Majesty, but the current miscellaneous matters were delayed, and it was too late to perform. ”

When Li Tong said this, his heart suddenly moved, and he continued: "Your Majesty has a heart for the world, and your hands cover the people. The ministers are young and weak, and the common people are pawns, life and death come from here, and honor and disgrace are not outside. It is not commanded by the hadith, and it is difficult to distinguish between the vastness of this vastness. ”

The corners of Wu Zetian's mouth lifted slightly after hearing this, and after a while, he sighed again: "This clever word can evoke compassion." You, sooner or later, will suffer from the well-behaved words of this word! ”

Hearing that the rhetoric he borrowed from Guo Yuanzhen had some effect, Li Tong continued to work harder: "The reason why the minister punished Junchen lightly is also to hide the advice, not just to force his will. Although the minister has not been in the business for a long time, he has also heard of a certain deed, which can be described as a famous murderer. A word is spoken, and the group is silent; Everywhere you go, everyone avoids ......"

After Wu Zetian heard this, his expression was a little unnatural, and he said in a condensed voice: "He holds the torture weapon by himself, if he is not afraid of human feelings, can he destroy the adultery, stop the violence, punish the evil and eliminate the crime?" If there is no hidden hidden heart, why be afraid of one coming to so-and-so? ”

"Ministers who pretend to be outside the law and in their feelings will naturally not be lenient and vulgar. There are often evils in the world, and there are no rules, which is not enough to respond to the people of heaven, and there is no punishment name, which is not enough to punish the evil and eliminate the adultery. The punisher, the national weapon, the common people are so Yanran, the world is so clear, and it is in the power of the torture weapon. ”

Li Tong said: "But now a certain murderer has come to a certain name, and he has won the power of punishment several times." The use of national weapons is unique. This state of affairs is really perverse, and it makes people shudder. The book has five ways to listen, so that the three repetitions of the music, the reason why it is cumbersome is because human life is of the most important value, and it is difficult to collect it when covered with water. came to a certain case, and the punishment was immediately punished, and it was ruthless and threatening. In the long run, what people fear is not the clarity of the punishment order, but the blessing of a certain body......"

When Wu Zetian heard this, there was a thoughtful look between his eyebrows, obviously these words touched her heartstrings. She is not afraid of the condemnation of the masses and uses cool officials, but she is not worried that the courtiers have monopoly power. The young king said that she was in this way, and it did make her dissatisfaction with Lai Junchen magnified.

"Dengdi is brown, and he is married to a new one. The plan of the life is to be renewed in this Vientiane. Now Shinto helps Zhou, the palace is new, and the change of change is universal to all people, which is also the disease of His Majesty and the public. Qin won the country with heavy punishment, it was not easy to get the law, the people were harsh, and it collapsed abruptly. Han Zu set the world, show etiquette, should change with the times, and the world is known as good. The ferocity of a certain person makes people suspicious for a long time, and obstructs favor change to order. Diligence is not a small good, and resistance to change is a great evil! ”

After listening to the young king's discussion, Wu Zetian's expression also changed, and he couldn't help but point at him and sigh: "It's surprising that you can make such a grand statement. It seems that a few years of seclusion are not just in vain. ”

"The minister didn't dare to boast of his talent, and he really had the intention to lose his temper at that time. But when I retreated to myself, I also realized that this was not necessarily a bad thing. Everything naturally changes from old to new, and human feelings may not be able to respond to the times. The minister placed this body in the middle of right and wrong, and also hoped that His Majesty could gain insight into the right and right of the forerunner. It's a pity that the weight of the subordinate in the matter is slight after all, and the opportunity that can be caused is only better than nothing, although the mind is profound, in fact, the help is still shallow. ”

Li Tong sighed again and said, looking distressed that his own people were soft-spoken.

Wu Zetian was already doing this meaning, but when he heard the young king's tone, he couldn't help but snort coldly: "You haven't reached the crown yet, and you are already the head of the temple administration, so you still think you are in a light position?" Do you want to enter the direct political affairs hall, so that it can be of great help? ”

When Li Tong heard this, he looked embarrassed and said: "Talent or bad, but the talent is not enough." Even if he reluctantly entered the straightening because of Jun's grace, it was inevitable that half of Tai's energy would have to deal with the dispute of human jealousy, and the minister would not dare to hold this extravagant thought, which would increase the king's disturbance. ”

When Wu Zetian heard this, he also laughed for a while: "You really dare to boast, do you really think that the princes of the Political Affairs Hall are just standing by and talking about it, like you?" ”

After Li Tong heard this, he just slandered: I don't just talk about it, but I don't dare to tell you many deeds, if you really want me to be the prime minister, you will definitely be pleasantly surprised.

"At higher times, you don't have to think about it. However, your statement is not entirely outside the story. Although the help is still small, the heart is good. ”

When Wu Zetian said this, a meaningful smile appeared on his face: "You want to cause an incident and let me see who is right and right." Then I'll help you and see which is near and farther. ”

After Li Tong heard this, he suddenly felt bad in his heart, but Wu Zetian no longer gave him a chance to speak out, and continued: "The wealth entrusted by King Jian'an is still being collected by you, right?" Hand it over, you have your own food and Tianyi, don't hurt the friendship of the door for some floating wealth. ”

Li Tong was a little dumbfounded after hearing this, I racked my brains to talk nonsense with you for so long, and you still want to rob me of my money? Lao Tzu's money is blown by the wind?

He was slandered in his heart, and a wry smile appeared on his face: "The minister is not a lie, he really can't hand it over." ”

"Can't hand it over? Have you spent it all? ”

When Wu Zetian heard this, he immediately glared, and said angrily: "With so many goods, it is not easy to transship, where is it used for such a short time!" ”

Seeing his grandmother's expression like this, Li Tong knew that he couldn't fool himself, if he didn't tell the truth, maybe his grandmother would have to wonder if he was using the money to recruit troops, so he could only explain the business of flying money bills.