Shangyang Palace is close to Luoshui, which is in the west of the Shendu City. In the middle of summer, there is plenty of water vapor here, and it is indeed a summer resort. But in the middle of winter, there was a cold wind howling, wet and cold.

Although there is an earth dragon fire road in the main hall, and the curtains are hanging down, it still can't completely block the yin tide and cold wind that penetrates the hall. Therefore, after His Majesty the Holy Emperor received Wang Meichang in the hall, he retreated to the warm pavilion of the inner hall.

"This Wang Meichang is really interesting."

In the warm pavilion, Wu Zetian was half-nestled on the couch, covered with a thick soft jacket, remembering the scene of meeting Wang Meichang just now, the corners of his mouth couldn't help but smile a little.

Wang Meichang didn't say much about the palace, mainly to state the process of King Yong's rebellion in Xijing. But even so, Wu Zetian could see that his people were scheming and superficial.

After all, how many old foxes in the court are within her fingertips, how can a mere Wang Meichang escape her eyes. In particular, Wang Meichang also went in and out with the young son of the emperor, Longye, and it is said that he also went to the palace of King Lu to visit the concubine, so Wang Meichang's intentions were too obvious.

After thinking about it, Wu Zetian sighed: "Alas, the emperor's heir, Xuanren is cowardly, not the master of the great weapon." This kind of evil relatives who secretly want to go unwanted and corrupt family affairs and human feelings should be killed, and the benevolence of one thought will cause trouble later! ”

Speaking of this, Wu Zetian also subconsciously thought of herself, she was also unable to reconcile the contradictions between her relatives and disciples, and once she broke out, she suddenly lost her power. But the relatives and apprentices she appointed and connived at still have their own roles after all. But that Wang Meichang is really useless, and the connivance given by the emperor's heir has far exceeded the value he has.

At this time, there were many people in the warm pavilion, but no one dared to answer, and even Shangguan Wan'er was concentrating on picking ashes by the stove.

Wu Zetian was a little bored talking to himself, and after thinking about it, he said, "Go and recruit Tang Ruren." ”

Not long after, Princess Zheng and Tang Ruren, the family members of King Yong, arrived together. After the salute was over, Wu Zetian motioned for Tang Lingshu to come in, and said with a smile: "You have also heard some of King Yong's deeds in the pass, right?" Tang Ruren, let me ask you, you have lived in Qianling with King Yong for many years, and the old clothes society in Xijing is not involved with King Yong? ”

When Tang Lingshu heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised, and shook his head again and again: "The concubine really doesn't know what His Majesty asks, when the concubine lives with His Royal Highness and guards the Qianling, she abides by the rules in her daily life and diet, and doesn't ask about foreign affairs......

Wu Zetian looked at her seriously, and suddenly smiled after a while: "It seems that there is, the little thief has a deep belly!" ”

"No, really not!"

After Tang Lingshu heard this, he hurriedly denied it again, and turned his head to look at Princess Zheng and the others for help. Zheng Wenyin stepped forward and said: "The concubines are guarding the house, Your Majesty is ignorant of things, and the hasty answer is just to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages." A short thought is not enough to rely on. If Your Majesty wants to know the truth, you still have to ask those who are in charge. ”

"That's it, gossip around the fireplace, don't be nervous. Good fortune for the little ladies, coincides with your grandmother's prosperity and open-mindedness. ”

Wu Zetian still had a smile on his face, and after blinking, he sighed: "King Yong is fierce, he is not his strength, and his long-term strength is not inferior to his ancestors." I still have an incurable old evil, and he dares to stab at the root and foot, and this alone is not comparable to my son. His grandmother's longevity and posthumous honor and disgrace depend on him. ”

Speaking of this, Wu Zetian suddenly looked at several ladies and smiled: "Do you want to go west to Chang'an and have a long reunion with your husband?" ”

Hearing this, several ladies subconsciously sat upright, and they all looked at the Holy Emperor expectantly. Even Shangguan Wan'er, who was blending incense by the fireside, trembled her wrist and subconsciously pricked up her ears.

"Men and women love, and people are loved. But in a short time, you are afraid that you will be disappointed. ”

Seeing the expressions of several ladies like this, Wu Zetian showed a wicked smile on his face: "King Yong is a promise to the country with his body, and it is difficult to do his own thing." He has worked hard to eliminate the cheats, and I am afraid that it will be difficult to be calm in the next few years. The customs area was rectified up and down, and several thieves around it were not able to calm down in a short time. If you stay in the Divine Capital, you can still keep him a way out, but if he all goes west, he will return even more indefinitely.

Stay here with peace of mind, and comfort your grandmother so that she can be happy for a long time. Although I have been countered, I also hope that my grandson can become brilliant. If I don't die for a day, King Yong will not be a rootless person, and he can protect his future without worry. ”

Speaking of this, Wu Zetian pointed to the princess Zheng Wenyin and said: "The princess recently returned to the province to tell her in-laws, and she doesn't have to be greedy for a vacant seat in the political hall." The flood of guests in the Guan, King Yong wants to rely on this corner to become a powerful enemy, just a township community can not cover the vast, and it is urgent to create a family and save care, which is also the most important thing. Di Renjie wanted to divide the consul hall, and the province had to fight, and it was a good time to enter the household department. ”

After Zheng Wenyin heard this, her eyes suddenly lit up, and she hurriedly said: "The concubine respectfully obeys His Majesty's mission, and will enter the workshop tomorrow to visit her family." ”

At this time, in the political hall, Xijing affairs were also being discussed, and none of the ten prime ministers were absent.

But as soon as the meeting began, Prime Minister Wei Juyuan raised his hand and said: "Dou Xuanfu's life and death are unknown, and his whereabouts are still unknown. If the imperial edict is issued, and then Dou Xuanfu is killed in the wilderness, this is also a great damage to the prestige of the imperial court, and it has to be considered. ”

"Dou Huai let Xuanfu be unfavorable, harm the body and the country, even if he survives, he must be severely punished! His person led the Xuanfu, but Xijing gave birth to the crime of the jazz stealing the country and the people of Koucheng, and the upper and lower levels were out of harmony, and immediately seized his mission of Xuanfu, and did not hinder the process of state affairs! "Dream Island Library

As soon as Wei Juyuan's voice fell, Li Zhaode spoke, his tone was tough and unquestionable, and he had already made a decision directly without waiting for everyone to discuss it again.

Seeing Li Zhaode so strong, everyone present looked more or less uncomfortable. Although you are indeed qualified and prestigious, everyone sitting in the hall is the prime minister, not a sword and pen official who bows down to the order, so why don't you leave some time for everyone to express their support!

And long before King Yong's westward journey, some courtiers proposed to directly remove Dou Huairang's Xuanfu envoy, but Li Zhaode insisted that he should not be so weak. But now Li Zhaode has changed his attitude, which also makes people think a lot.

Li Zhaode ignored everyone's feelings, but pointed to Yang Zaisi, the servant of the door, and said: "The offender in Xijing will be removed by the officials as soon as possible, so as to facilitate the sentence as soon as possible." ”

Yang Zaisi nodded after hearing this, he didn't have too much thought, not to mention that he didn't dare to directly contradict Li Zhaode, just to fill the loopholes in the regulations for King Yong, he was duty-bound.

But some people couldn't help but sneer, Cui Xuanwei stood up from the seat and said: "Nearly a thousand heads have rolled to the ground, the blood has dried up, and the corpses are rotten. ”

"Will be outside, and have their own expedient measures. Xijing thieves are like fire, the emperor's order cannot be delivered in time, once the opportunity is missed, things may change again. His Royal Highness King Yong's punishment is appropriate, and it is originally the authority within the festival. ”

Zheng Gao raised his hand to speak, and as he spoke, he looked at Xue Ji again and asked, "What does Xue Sanqi think about this?" ”

When Xue Ji heard this, his face suddenly darkened, what could he think? Among the prime ministers in the hall, only he was promoted by the emperor's heir, and Xijing pushed the case and beheaded the emperor's father-in-law, can he still discipline the emperor's heir?

"That's it, the facts of the case have become a foregone conclusion, and it is enough to review the entire file and enter it. The Xijing families, the evidence of the crime is conclusive, King Yong will kill the thieves indiscriminately, and there is no need to discuss this matter. ”

Seeing that Xue Ji was silent for a long time, Di Renjie spoke again.

"Since Di Xianggong said so, then it is so."

Hearing Di Renjie's speech, Wei Juyuan smiled kindly at Di Renjie, and then spoke: "However, King Yong's decree to exempt the people from Xijing is debatable?" I remember the ceremony at the beginning of the year, Ou Gong cut cultural relics and was frugal and extravagant because the treasury was empty.

Di Xianggong is in the household department, the state is in the arms, and the exemption of Xijingyong has no effect on God? So far, the courtiers have been dragged for more than a few months, donating to the country in the court, and returning home is empty stove and cold food, in the long run, what will the scholars raise? ”

As soon as these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present changed slightly, especially the prime ministers of King Yong's family bowed their heads. The Shendu court is difficult, it was done by King Yong, and the treasury was emptied to the point that it could run rats, and this pot couldn't be shaken off.

Up to now, it has directly affected the living indicators of the hundred officials of the Shendu, and many ceremonies have to be postponed because of this, which is really unassuming. In the old years of the Holy Emperor, the ministers attended the ceremony, not to mention the growth of the scene, the ministers could still eat and take, and each had their own gains. However, now, even the monthly allowance has been delayed, let alone team building.

At the beginning of each year, it is an important time to calculate and spend a year. It is precisely because of this that although Di Renjie's call to enter the province is quite high, it has not been realized. At present, the one-year expenditure plan has not yet been made, and the mediocrity in Xijing has been cut first, and it is naturally more difficult to make a budget again.

Di Renjie did not answer Wei Juyuan's question head-on, but turned his head to look at Lu Yuanfang and said, "Consul Lu Xianggong Cao Yun, do you have any suggestions here?" ”

"The Dugi Cao incident has achieved great results, and the current difficulties are only for a short time, and after the beginning of spring, the materials in various states will be alleviated."

Lu Yuanfang is quite confident in this, after all, Wang Fangqing left him a good foundation.

"After all, the water is far away and can't quench the thirst of the near!"

Wei Juyuan sighed, but didn't continue to talk anymore and sat back in his seat.

After a moment of silence, Li Zhaode spoke: "Xijing is in turmoil, Juemen is breaking the law, can the prime minister have no duty?" If you build something, you will be praised, and if you fail to do it, you will be punished! ”

As he spoke, he glanced at Wei Juyuan coldly.

Seeing this, Wei Juyuan's heart suddenly froze, knowing that he had been too active during this period of time, and he had angered Li Zhaode.

Li Zhaode's meaning is very simple, since the courtiers of Shendu are resentful because of the reduced treatment, then cut down one or two prime ministers and deter the crowd first.

After expressing his opinion, Li Zhaode said again: "One thing first, then one thing." Xijing rewards and punishments, you will come up with a final plan as soon as possible. ”