Chapter 114: The Dispute over the Minister's Book (I)
The prince is going to be annoyed, this old thief is really good! Seeing that the prince was embarrassed there, Li Xian couldn't help but feel sad about the death of the rabbit and the fox, even if it was not the first time to learn the ruthless means of the martial arts, but Li Xian still had to sigh that the ability of the martial arts to control the court is really very comparable, since the beginning of the layout, everyone's nose has been led away, turning the clouds and rain, everyone and so on all fell into it without knowing it, even if Li Xian is talented, but also before the hole cards are about to be revealed, only to wake up, but unfortunately wake up to wake up, to destroy the deployment of the martial arts is extremely difficult, The trouble is that Li Xian can't sit back and watch the prince's face be shaved clean, otherwise, the arrogance of the martial arts queen in the future political situation will be even more arrogant, and at that time, I am afraid that no one can do anything, in other words, that is Li Xian has to keep the prince no matter what, but how to make this move is a headache for Li Xian.
It stands to reason that the best candidate to help the prince at this time is Li Xian, whether it is from the perspective of prestige or acting cheaply, this is the case, but Li Xian has hinted several times, but Li Xian has always stood still on the ground, pretending not to see Li Xian's hinting eyes, which made Li Xian hate the root of his teeth, but he had no choice but to scold Li Xian secretly, seeing that the prince was about to collapse, Li Xian couldn't bear it anymore and had to stand out of the queue.
"The queen mother is angry, and the sons have no complaints, and they ask the queen mother to inquire."
At such a sensitive time, although Li Xian intended to ease the prince's cheeks, he didn't dare to make a big statement as soon as he came up, so he could only bow down and salute, and ask for instructions with sincere fear.
"Huh?" Seeing that he was about to eat the prince to death, but he was interrupted by Li Xian coldly, and the rhythm that was originally pressing step by step was destroyed in an instant, although the face of the Empress Wu was still calm as usual, but a haze flashed quickly in his eyes, but it was not good to take Li Xian to attack, so he said noncommittally, stared at Li Xian coldly for a while, and saw that Li Xian did not have the slightest intention of retreating, and the haze in the eyes of the Empress Wu immediately deepened a little, and at the end, he suddenly smiled and said: "Xian'er has something to say, The mother is curious that Xian'er can have a very high opinion this time. ”
"Thank you for the grace of the mother, although the sons are stupid, but they can still hold the etiquette law, conscientious, do not dare to slack off, now, plain slander, the heart is depressed and unsettled, I can't wait to theorize with Liu Shangshu, if it can be dealt with again, the real Erchen wants, however, this matter can not be done, because Taizong once said: do not sin with words. On the night, Wei Zheng every time he commits a crime, and Taizong has no intention of condemning the crime, but reuses it for it, this has heard and the virtue of joy, the sons dare not say that they are more than the virtue of Taizong, however, they do not dare to violate the orders of Taizong, and they think that Liu Shangshu's move is inappropriate, but for the sons, since there should be changed, there is no encouragement, a thought of this, the resentment in the hearts of the sons has long been gone, only the careful and cautious ears remain, and I hope that the queen mother will sympathize with the sons and daughters with a good heart. ”
Facing the gloomy eyes of the Empress Wu, even though Li Xian was calm and calm, he couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive in his heart, but he had been forced into a corner, and Li Xianshi had no room to retreat, so he could only speak eloquently, and he was stunned to carry out Taizong's words and wave the banner.
"The queen mother, what the seventh brother said is very true, the sons and ministers, as the grandsons of Taizong, dare not violate the orders of the ancestors, and are willing to ask the queen mother to learn from them." Although the prince's eloquence is average, his reaction is not slow, and when Li Xian mentioned this, he immediately came back to his senses, and without waiting for the martial queen to say something, the prince hurriedly echoed the words.
"Qi Yu Niangniang, the old minister thinks that His Royal Highness King Zhou is unparalleled in righteousness, and he can understand the righteousness and the words of great goodness."
"Niang Niang Mingjian, what His Royal Highness King Zhou said is very true, not to scold people is a great virtue, Taizong's great virtue is in front, and the ministers dare not violate it slightly."
"Qi Yu Niangniang, the old minister and others seconded the proposal!"
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As soon as Li Hong started like this, Yan Liben and other officials close to the prince came up one after another, and at the end, many neutral courtiers also came out bravely, and for a while the sound of exhortation sounded one after another, so it was not lively, but Empress Zewu was still unmoved, and did not say anything at all, just listened quietly.
"Ahem."
In the noise, the white-haired Xu Jingzong walked slowly to the hall again, and coughed twice, as if he was clearing his throat, but the ministers who were afraid of him immediately quieted down, and Xu Jingzong didn't pay attention to the flickering eyes of the ministers, bowed deeply to the Empress Wu, and said unhurriedly: "Queen Qiyu, the old minister thinks that His Royal Highness the King of Zhou is humble and righteous, and knows the general situation, and he can be called a model for my generation, and the old minister admires it. It's just that the old minister thinks that the metaphor in the words of His Royal Highness King Zhou is slightly inappropriate, and the night, Wei Xiangjin's advice is directly pointed to the shortcomings, which is the advice of the ear, and now, what Liu Shangshu said is to slander people's innocence, how can it be said on the same day, His Royal Highness the King of Zhou is of course a large amount, and does not care, however, the dignity of the court still wants it. ”
"Well, what Xu Xiang said is the way of the old man to seek the country, and this palace thinks so." As soon as Xu Jingzong's voice fell, Empress Wu, who had always been silent, immediately showed a pleased smile on his face, and praised him, and then, his face suddenly turned grim, his eyes were as sharp as a knife staring at Liu Xiangdao who was kneeling in the hall, and said coldly: "Liu Xiangdao, can you be guilty?" ”
It's over, this time it's completely over, when Li Xian stood up and talked freely, Liu Xiangdao's original dead heart was already a little more active, but after Xu Jingzong's words were finished, the little hope that had just risen in Liu Xiangdao's heart was also shattered, knowing that he was afraid that he would not be able to pass the hurdle in front of him, how could he dare to argue, he could only kowtow like pounding garlic and lamented: "The queen mother is angry, the old minister is guilty, the old minister should not drink and talk falsely, the old minister is guilty." ”
Liu Xiangdao can't keep it! Li Xian only looked at this posture, and he had already made a conclusion in his heart, although he had already been mentally prepared for this, but as soon as he saw Liu Xiangdao's old and haggard appearance, Li Xian's heart still rolled through a period of discomfort and unbearable for no reason, and then looked at the prince's face full of grief and indignation, it seemed that he was going to stand up for Liu Xiangdao again, Li Xian was a little anxious - if the prince was really impulsive at this time, if he didn't make trouble, he would have to be grabbed by the queen of Wu's pigtails, and under a hard cut, the prince's face and lining would have to be cleaned. This is obviously not the result of Li Xianle's opinion.
"After enlightening the mother, the sons still have a report of affection."
Without waiting for the crown prince to come out, Li Xian had already launched first, bowed to the Empress Wu, and reported loudly.
"Oh? If Xian'er has anything else to say, let's talk about it. Empress Wu was disturbed by Li Xian several times, even if she could endure it, her face was not very good, but at this time of the court discussion, even if she was unwilling, she could not forcibly stop Li Xian's speech, so she could only raise her hand indifferently and replied lightly, her voice was full of chills that could not be concealed.
"The queen mother, the cause of this matter involves the sons, if Liu Shangshu is punished heavily, how should the people of the world look at the sons, for the sake of the sons' reputation, please also ask the queen mother to fall lightly." Although Li Xian was furious when he was seen by the Empress Wu, he still calmed down and spoke without being arrogant or humble.
"Do you want to be light? Xian'er thinks how to be a light haircut? Seeing that he couldn't subdue Li Xian with momentum, Empress Wu didn't make any more effort, so he restrained his coercion, smiled slightly, and asked lightly.
"After enlightening the mother, the sons thought that Liu Shangshu was old, and it was not suitable to serve the court anymore, although he had, however, he was an old minister of the three dynasties, and he had made great contributions to the country, although the merit could not be compensated, but it must be refined, and the sons proposed to allow him to return to the old, so that it can not only reflect the magnanimity of my court, but also the reputation of the whole son's ministers, or it is appropriate, and I hope that the queen mother will make a clear decision." Since he had already come out, the left and right were deeply offended by Empress Wu, and Li Xian simply let it go, so he replied without hesitation.
"After enlightening the mother, the sons thought that what the seventh brother said was very good, and the dignity of the court was certainly wanted, but forgiveness was the foundation, but it could not be forgotten, and the queen mother was clear." As soon as Li Xian's voice fell, Li Xian, who had never expressed his attitude, suddenly flashed out of the queue and supported Li Xian with a clear attitude.
"The ministers respectfully ask the mother to make a clear decision."
"The ministers think that what His Royal Highness King Zhou said is very good."
"The ministers seconded the proposal, and I hope that the queen will be a holy judge!"
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As soon as Li Xian's voice fell, all the courtiers followed suit, almost overwhelmingly supporting the Li Xian brothers, and the brows of Empress Wu couldn't help but wrinkle.
"That's it, since all the ministers and workers think that they should be allowed to return to old age, the palace can't ignore the will of the Aiqing, and think that he is old and confused, and this matter will end here, Liu Xiang said, let's go out of the palace." Empress Wu pondered for a moment, estimating that it was difficult to forcibly subdue the ministers, and since she no longer insisted on strictly dealing with Liu Xiangdao, she waved her hand indispensably, and drove Liu Xiangdao out of the palace on the spot.
"The old minister thanked Niangniang Longen, and the old minister retired." Liu Xiangdao had to escape the catastrophe, the hanging heart immediately fell to the ground, did not dare to stay for a moment, hurriedly kowtowed and thanked him, dragged his feet to the outside of the hall, the staggering footsteps, the rickety back made the ministers sad, but no one dared to say anything at this time, can only silently watch the three dynasties of the patriarch leave the court, for a time the hall was silent, only the sour meaning in the hall hovering endlessly.
"Qi Niangniang, Liu Xiangdao is gone, the Ministry of Shangshu is already vacant, this is a heavy weapon in the court, not a day without one, Weichen thinks that Yang Wu, the waiter of the Ministry of Works, is serious, good at the heart of heaven, is really the best candidate for this position, willing to ask Niangniang to make a holy decision." Just when the courtiers had not yet recovered from the sadness of Liu Xiangdao's expulsion, they saw Liu Yizhi suddenly flash out of the queue during the incident, and reported loudly......