Chapter 270: The Butterfly Effect
Zhao Ping'er had a question mark on her face and knelt down to accept the order.
I only listened to the attendant read, "...... King Xiang is proud of his achievements, supports his troops and respects himself, and holds the emperor's orders for his own use...... stationed soldiers and artillery and other military resources overseas, with ill intentions...... and the case of the murder of the first emperor is inevitably involved. The title of King Xiang of Qu Ping is hereby abolished, and after returning to the court, it will be reviewed and decided. From now on, it is strictly forbidden to communicate with the outside world. Chin this! ”
After Zhao Ping'er heard this, her head seemed to explode, and she was completely blinded.
Zhao Ping'er thought to herself: "How is this possible? Is this completely impossible? Did you hear it wrong? How could Qu Ping do something sorry for the court and the emperor? How could the emperor be suspicious of Qu Ping? ……”
Seeing Zhao Ping'er kneeling and not answering the order, the chamberlain called: "County Lord, County Lord......"
Xiao Lu pulled Zhao Ping'er's arm and whispered, "Madam, it's time to take the order." ”
Zhao Ping'er received the holy will in a daze, and she didn't know how she sent the three attendants out of the house. It wasn't until a long time later that the youngest son started crying again, and Zhao Ping'er came back to her senses.
Zhao Ping'er angrily threw the holy decree to the ground and shouted, "Conspiracy! This must have been deliberately framed! ”
Xiao Lu was so frightened that he hurriedly picked up the holy decree, how could this thing be thrown on the ground, so that people could see it, and there was not one more crime.
Zhao Ping'er snatched the holy decree from Xiao Lu's hand and said, "You take care of the two little ones, and I'll go to the palace!" After speaking, he asked Steward Huang to hurry up and prepare the car, and he wanted to enter the palace immediately.
Midori shouted, "Madam, the Holy Decree says that we are strictly forbidden to interact with the outside world!" ”
"When I entered the palace to face the saint, I was dealing with the inner world, not the outside world." Zhao Ping'er quibbled and couldn't help but say that she went out of the house.
Steward Huang had already prepared the carriage and helped Zhao Ping'er get into the carriage, Steward Huang jumped into the carriage, shook the reins, and drove the carriage out quickly and headed for the palace.
Qu Ping had such a thing, which was a top priority for everyone in the house. It can be described as both prosperity and loss.
Outside Qu's mansion, the two officials of the Criminal Department who were in charge of guarding saw a carriage rushing out of the mansion with a "whoosh", drove away, and hurriedly shouted and chased after him.
Chen Chong knew that Qu Ping had been dethroned, and he happened to take two retinues not far from Qu's mansion. I saw a carriage roaring in the direction of the palace, and the person driving it seemed to be Butler Huang. After a while, I saw two more officials running with the carriage and shouting "Stop".
Chen Chong thought for a while, immediately stopped the two, and said, "What's wrong?" ”
Seeing that Chen Chong was dressed in the clothes of the Supreme Commander of the Praetorian Guard, the two did not dare to be rude, so they had to tell each other the truth.
"Back to my lord! The two of us were ordered to guard outside the Xiangwang Mansion and not let anyone enter or leave. Just now, a carriage rushed out of the house! ”
Another said: "If something happens, the little ones can't afford it." ”
Chen Chong coaxed the two of them and said, "You continue to go back to the Xiangwang Mansion to guard in case anyone enters or leaves again." The identity of the person in Xiangwang's Mansion is extraordinary, it's useless for you to catch up, or I'll help you stop him! ”
The two officials thought to themselves, such a small role, it is better to be honest and obey orders. The two thanked Chen Chong and still returned to Qu Mansion to guard the gate.
Chen Chong had deceived the two officials, and of course he would not chase the carriage that came out of Qu Mansion just now.
Chen Chong pretended to follow the carriage down the street, and then took two of his entourage and went to drink tea in the teahouse on the side.
Zhao Ping'er entered the palace, got the gift, and angrily entered the imperial study to see the emperor.
Zhao Gou was reading the chapter for imperial approval, and he was not surprised at all that Zhao Ping'er would come to him immediately after receiving the holy decree, but he didn't expect it to be so soon.
Zhao Ping'er held the holy decree and said excitedly: "Your Majesty, why are you doing this?" ”
Zhao Gou still reviewed the recital, and said, "You sit down for a while, and wait for me to finish reading this recital." ”
Zhao Ping'er spread out the holy decree and blocked Zhao Gou's current recital, saying, "Is there any recital that can be more important than self-destruction of the Great Wall?" ”
Zhao Gou's face was displeased: "I am the Ninth Five-Year Honor, how can you talk to me with such an attitude?" Is this what Qu Ping taught you? ”
Zhao Ping'er was slightly stunned, the emperor is very good at grasping the handle and drilling the tip of the horns.
Zhao Ping'er said: "Your Majesty, before the Jin Kingdom was destroyed, you were not like this!" What is the difference between the emperor's current approach and unloading the mill and killing the donkey? In addition to helping the emperor realize the great cause of Zhongxing, Qu Ping is also a relative of the emperor. The emperor wants to abolish his crown on these trumped-up charges? You are not only hurting many heroes who have made contributions to the imperial court, but you are also slapping yourself in the face! ”
"Enough!" Zhao Gou threw down the brush and said, "If it weren't for his merit, for the sake of him being the county lord's concubine, I could have brought him to justice with what you called 'unwarranted', instead of just abolishing his title!" ”
"Your Majesty, what is it that makes the emperor change so much? Did you know that your current behavior is a sign of the transformation of wisdom into mediocrity? The emperor is Tang Xuanzong of the Great Song Dynasty! Zhao Ping'er said that she was already open-mouthed, and her angry words were not considered by her brain at all.
Zhao Gou slapped the desk fiercely, shaking the ink and shouting, "Shut up!" You are really getting more and more disagreeable, you have no respect for your elders, and you have no king's law! ”
"I'm going to wake you up!" Zhao Ping'er had a temper, relying on her personal relationship with the emperor to have a good personal relationship, and she opened her mouth.
Zhao Gou said angrily: "Whether I am mediocre or wise, I know it in my heart!" Go back and take your children well, and don't leave the house without my consent! ”
Zhao Ping'er shed tears of grievance in disappointment, and said: "Qu Ping is not here, and the emperor still wants to put everyone under house arrest in my house?" ”
Zhao Gou said: "He can't come back, not necessarily!" You haven't thought about it, why did he take that one out and go away, but left you alone in the capital? …… Maybe he didn't plan to come back! 652 Literature Network
Zhao Ping'er shouted: "No! What you say is made up out of thin air, and he will definitely come back! He'll be back! ”
"I also want him to come back, and I will wait for him to come back and let him explain to me personally. Otherwise, it's not just as simple as abolishing the ban! ”
“…… Then please keep your eyes open and wait! Zhao Ping'er said angrily, turned her head and left.
Zhao Gou quietly looked at the holy decree on the table that was splashed with ink, and his heart hesitated.
The news of Qu Ping's abolition of the title has been fully spread.
Concubine Na, who was in the harem, also knew the news, and she was entangled in her heart, whether she should ask the emperor for clarification. However, on what grounds did he ask the emperor so that he would not let the emperor doubt his original intentions?
Just as she was hesitating, Empress Wu came.
Empress Wu was very caring, and since she entered the palace, she understands that she has no relatives in the palace, and often chats with Concubine Na to relieve her boredom. Empress Wu didn't want everyone to revere and fear herself, she just wanted everyone to twist into a rope, serve the emperor well, and don't cause trouble to the emperor.
Concubine Na welcomed Queen Wu into the hall and sat down, and asked the maids to hurry up to serve tea and snacks.
"Queen Mother, why do you have time to come to my sister today?" Concubine Na felt a little uneasy.
Empress Wu said, "Passing by, come and have a look." My sister has been in the palace for almost a year, but are you used to it? ”
"Xie Niangniang cares, it's good."
Empress Wu nodded: "That's good." If Concubine Na has anything happy or annoying, she can tell this palace. Meng Guogong is far away in Mobei, and he can't take care of his sister, so you can't let him feel that you have been wronged in the palace when you look back. ”
"Niangniang said that she laughed, the palace is my sister's home, and Niangniang is my sister's relatives." Concubine Na hesitated for a moment, and took the opportunity to say, "When Niangniang talked about Meng Guogong, it reminded my sister of the recent incident about King Xiang in the court. ”
Empress Wu was exquisite, remembering that when Concubine Na was in Mongolia, she and Qu Ping knew each other. Perhaps, two young people, it's not just as simple as knowing each other?
Empress Wu said: "My sister is well-informed. Regarding this matter, Hongu is also a little confused. But please rest assured, if the emperor doesn't figure it out for a while, the palace has the responsibility to analyze it for the emperor. Sister don't think too much about these political affairs, let alone talk nonsense, the harem is not suitable for political discussion. ”
Concubine Na is not stupid, she heard what the queen meant, let herself not interfere, the queen will remind the emperor.
Concubine Na said: "My sister has something to worry about, as long as we don't worry the emperor." ”
When Empress Wu saw Concubine Na, she understood and said, "My sister is really a good heart." This matter is only the emperor's speculation at present, and it has not yet caused any major substantive impact. This palace knows that Meng Guogong and King Xiang are An Answer, you have to tell Meng Guogong and ask him not to be impulsive and make a big mistake! ”
Empress Wu has a seven-trick exquisite heart and a very high emotional intelligence, and she has already thought of Kutura, who is far away in Mongolia. If Kutu has a brain fever and does something out of the ordinary, it will be something that both the court and the local government will regret! Therefore, she had to give the emperor a preventive shot in advance.
Concubine Na understood what Empress Wu meant, nodded and said, "Thank you for your kindness." ”
"There is actually a more important reason why this palace is here today." Empress Wu said, "This palace was once conditioned by the Tang Imperial Doctor of the Tai Hospital, and later there was a prince. So, this palace wants to ask for my sister's opinion, is it also for Dr. Tang to recuperate for my sister? ”
Concubine Na has been in the palace for so long, and the emperor gave her half a year to adapt, and it is only in the last few months that she has found a chance to be with Concubine Na. Although there are few opportunities, at least there is rain and dew, and it should take root and sprout by chance.
Concubine Na's pretty face was shy, and she lowered her head and said, "This...... The right time and place will ......"
Empress Wu saw that Concubine Na was shy, presumably she had little experience in this matter, and it seemed that the emperor's "people" were not good enough.
"Let's take a look at what's important, it's so decided, another day, the palace will personally invite Dr. Tang to come and take care of my sister's body." Empress Wu said without hesitation.
As the master of the harem, Empress Wu spoke with an irrefutable majesty.
Concubine Na had no choice but to agree: "Then it's up to the queen." ”
The next day, Concubine Na asked the maid around her to leave the palace, found her father, and told him that he must tell Kutu Ra that he must be calm and keep to himself, and not act rashly, so as not to invite catastrophe.
Hu Tu Lai knew that Qu Ping had been abolished as King Xiang, and he was worried, and the instructions of Concubine Na arrived from the people who asked for it. After reading the letter, he forced himself to press himself, and he must be calm and not arrogant or impatient. On the one hand, we must strengthen our armaments so as not to change the situation, and we must also have the strength to cope with the future situation.
Hu Tu Ru thought again, if one day in the future, Qu Ping'an asked for himself, should he abide by his faith and help him, or should he stick to his loyalty and stand on the emperor's side?
This proposition is difficult to answer, and I hope it is a false proposition, rather than a proposition.
The most important thing is to preserve your own strength and protect yourself.
Khutula got a hint, but not everyone was a good person in the court.
For example, the Northeast Road far away in the northeast asks for the banner of Yelu.
Yelu Daqi was busy arranging the integration of the Han people and the local ethnic groups in the east of Huining Mansion, and suddenly heard that Qu Ping was stripped of his title by the emperor, so the two major crimes, I am afraid that as soon as Qu Ping returns, he will face the risk of being killed.
Qu Ping is the only backing of Yelu Daqi in the Great Song Dynasty, if Qu Ping falls, he will be the remnant of the former Liao, and he will definitely play it in an instant.
Yes, the banner of Yelu led the Khitan people to rise up, with the slogan of "Qingjun side", led 30,000 Khitan soldiers, and waved his army directly at Huining Mansion.