Today, above the court, it can be said that the wind and clouds are changing, and the undercurrent is turbulent.

Xue Rengui's strong return brought about a major change in the pattern of the army, and from then on, the army placed in the north by the Tang Dynasty could be regarded as having a new commander. In response to this re-emerging veteran, Emperor Li Zhi openly wooed him, and Xue Rengui himself also expressed a strong sense of loyalty to the monarch to repay his kindness. But anyone with a discerning eye can see that Xue Rengui's comeback is actually an arrangement between the queen of heaven and Pei Yan. It is not so easy for the emperor to sell a little more favor. This also means that even if Xue Rengui is willing to stand on the emperor's side, his actual actions are still under the strict control of the Queen of Heaven and Pei Yan. Otherwise, Xue Rengui would not have shown weakness in the court, and took the initiative to push away the emperor's good intentions to send his two sons to join him on the expedition.

In other words, the emperor Li Zhi, who was grinding his spear, actually made a move too late, and Xue Rengui's rise was probably just a bubble with a beautiful appearance. Since the queen of heaven and Pei Yan can make Xue Rengui soar into the sky, they also have the ability to make him fall to the bottom.

Li Zhi, who recognized the facts, could no longer expect Xue Rengui too much. If this veteran can fulfill his duty in the twilight of Gu Xi and guard the country for Datang for several years, it will be the greatest comfort and harvest for Li Zhi.

There is no hope for the immediate effect, and the helpless Li Zhi has only one last way, based on the long-term to lay an important foreshadowing, and pin his hope on the young people. This time, he took a roundabout approach, first introduced Cheng Wuting through Pei Yanzhi's mouth, and then induced Cheng Wuting to tell the story of Xue Shao's expedition in public.

Regardless of whether Cheng Wuting really doesn't understand politics or is wise and foolish, in short, his wonderful speech vividly achieved the effect that the emperor wanted.

Xue Shao's deeds and exploits in the Northern Expedition were finally completely made public. Thinking of Li Zhi's original words, saying that "I don't want any unfair rewards and punishments to happen, so as not to chill the hearts of all the soldiers", Li Zhi's intention is already quite obvious - he wants to give Xue Shao a reward again!

Pei Yan used the system to veto Emperor Li Zhi's employment strategy, cut off the emperor's attraction to Xue Rengui, and at the same time strengthened his own control over Xue Rengui, and prevented the Xue clan in Hedong from forming a military group with hidden threats in the border area where the imperial court control was weak; Li Zhi returned the favor with his own way, and immediately used the system to carry out a counterattack, demanding that the court of the Tang Dynasty reward and punish Xue Shao fairly!

No matter what reason Wu Zetian did not give Xue Shao a reasonable promotion and reward at that time, Li Zhi's request now is completely in line with the system, so it is absolutely understandable, and no selfishness, hidden feelings and conspiracies can stand on the table at this time to refute Li Zhi's opinion.

This is the domineering of Yang Mou!

After Cheng Wuting's words were finished, Wu Zetian behind the bead curtain was silent; Pei Yan, who was standing at the forefront of the court, was also silent.

Li Zhi, who had been aggrieved for most of the day, finally raised his eyebrows!

"Where is the official book?" As soon as the qi was smooth, Li Zhi's voice was much harder and higher-pitched.

"The minister is here!" Wei Xuantong, the secretary of the ministry, hurriedly went out of class to play.

"Sue sù me, how did your officials participate in the evaluation and determine Xue Shao's meritorious rank? Why was he a five-rank general before he set out on the expedition, and when he came back after the battle, he became a six-rank civil official? Li Zhiyi was stern, "Xue Shao's contributions, aren't they recorded in the military merit book?" The four virtues and twenty-seven most important school examination methods of the imperial court, have you all turned a blind eye? ”

Wei Xuantong was dumb and couldn't speak, in front of the Manchu Dynasty civil and military, he would not put the blame on Pei Yan and the Queen of Heaven, so he hurriedly knelt down and confessed in panic, "Weichen is derelict in his duties, please surrender your majesty!" ”

"I order you to do this again!" Li Zhi took a dragon case, and his voice was fierce, "With such an unknown reward and punishment, who is willing to be born and die to protect the country and defend the country?" Doesn't it chill the hearts of all the soldiers! ”

"The minister is guilty! The minister immediately started to do this again! Wei Xuantong knelt with his head on the ground, and promised in a panic.

"Don't back down yet!" Li Zhi was really majestic this time, and his tone was extremely hard.

"Yes......" Wei Xuantong, who had received it on his behalf, held back his anger and retreated with a disgraced face.

Wu Zetian and Pei Yan were silent. Although Li Zhi gave them enough face and only took out Wei Xuantong and whipped them severely, Li Zhi's fierce words were like a slap in the face, directly slapping them in the face!

Xue Shao stood in the middle of the court, watching his nose and nose and heart silently, but his heart was tumbling in a turbulent wave. He thought to himself, no wonder Li Zhi privately emphasized that he must come to the court today, it turns out that he already has such a mature conspiracy in his heart! Now I finally understand that Xue Ne and Xue Chuyu may just be pawns thrown by Li Zhi to cross the river, just waiting for Pei Yan to take action to eat them, and then he puts himself in the position of a bullied weakling, which not only paralyzes the other party but also attracts the sympathy of many ministers - his real counterattack is the one that is aimed at me right now!

At this moment, Xue Shao's heart couldn't help but sigh, maybe Li Zhi was relatively weak and incompetent compared to the ancient strongmen like Li Shimin and Wu Zetian. But after all, he has been an emperor for decades, and if he really wants to play power, he has two brushes. Moreover, it is well known that Cheng Wuting is the person of the Queen of Heaven and Pei Yan, but it was Cheng Wuting's words that directly helped Li Zhi complete his counterattack on the Queen of Heaven and Pei Yan.

It can be seen that Li Zhi's grasp of Cheng Wuting's character and position can really be described as perfect. One of the emperor's compulsory courses, "the ability to recognize people", Li Zhi learned it well!

For a while, Xue Shao was even a little impressed by Li Zhi...... No wonder, no matter how strong and powerful Wu Zetian was in history, she never showed any intention of being the emperor in Li Zhi's lifetime, and there was not even a shadow of such a thing as killing the Li Tang clan and raising the face.

Things gather people in groups, and can be a husband and wife with someone like Wu Zetian for thirty years, no matter how incompetent Li Zhi is, he must be his superior!

"Xue Shao, what do you have to say?" Li Zhi's words broke Xue Shao's contemplation.

Xue Shao hurriedly stood up and bowed to the court: "Back to Your Majesty, the minister will obey the arrangement of the imperial court." Whether promoted or demoted, civil officials or military generals, they all contribute to the court and share worries for the two saints. There is no second heart, no other thoughts! ”

"You're not right." Li Zhi unceremoniously taught Xue Shaolai a lesson on the spot, and said, "On the surface, it seems that you are doing this with a humble heart, but in fact, you are concealing your talents and not fully serving the society. Moreover, it has always been the principle and law of my Tang Dynasty that there must be punishment and reward for meritorious service. If you have merit but have not been rewarded, you have buried your talents, wronged yourself, and destroyed the principles and laws of the Tang Dynasty, which is a sin in both public and private affairs! ”

"The minister is guilty...... Please punish Your Majesty! Xue Shao hurriedly bowed his head obediently and confessed his guilt, but he wanted to laugh in his heart: Li Zhi's hand is clearly depreciating and secretly praised, it is really beautiful!

"Punishment! Of course I'm going to punish you! Li Zhi seemed to be quite angry when he patted the dragon case, and after a pause, he seemed to be thinking, then turned his head and said, "Queen of Heaven, how do you think I should punish Xue Shao?" ”

Wu Zetian behind the bead curtain smiled, and said with a pleasant face: "Your Majesty, it's better to let your virtuous son-in-law and favorite general continue to lead the troops to work!" ”

As soon as everyone heard this, they all understood in their hearts - the queen of heaven got off the donkey down the slope, and "knowing the times" is one of the greatest abilities she has cultivated over the years!

In this round, it is obvious that His Majesty the Emperor has won a big victory!

Xue Shao's heart was of course the most excited, Wu Zetian finally promised me to return to the army, did my gamble succeed?

"Pei Zilong, what is your opinion?" Li Zhi asked as if he was deliberate.

Pei Yan stood up, bowed respectfully with the wat board in his hand, and said, "The minister thinks that what the Second Holy Said is very appropriate. Since Xue Juma is a rare general's talent, and at present, when the country is employing people, if the army abandons Xue Juma and does not use it, it will indeed be a big loss! ”

Pei Yan's words were not unexpected at all. In the face of Li Zhi's conspiracy, even the queen of heaven has softened, no matter how great Pei Yan's ability is, what kind of storm can he set off against the dragon scales?

Xue Shao secretly breathed a long sigh in his heart, it was really not easy to defeat the two strongmen of Tianhou and Pei Yan at the same time, it was not easy! Li Zhi, the sick and empty shell emperor, really used his life to deduce a wonderful yang plot this time!

"In this case, after the dissolution of the court meeting, I will go to the government hall with the queen of heaven to discuss this matter with the prime minister and important ministers." Li Zhi looked at Xue Shao and nodded with a smile, "Zi said, you don't avoid revenge when you move outside, and you don't avoid your son when you move inside." I want everyone in the world to know that the court of my Tang Dynasty will always have clear rewards and punishments, and only the only way to do it! ”

"Your Majesty!" The Manchu Dynasty was civil and military, and once again the mountain shouted long live.

Retreated.

Xue Shao didn't remember how he walked out of Hanyuan Hall and how he got off Longwei Road. When he came back to his senses, he found that he was already standing outside the Danfeng Gate of Daming Palace.

These things that happened today were like a dream to Xue Shao. In just half a day, there are so many things I have experienced and the questions I have thought about in my brain!

"Xue Gongzi!"

Someone was calling, Xue Shao followed the prestige, and it turned out to be Wei Yuanzhong, the palace attendant.

"What did my brother call me?" Xue Shao stepped forward and asked.

"I wonder if the son can move a little and deign to go to the humble house?" Wei Yuanzhong bowed his hand and bowed.

"I can't ask for it." Xue Shao returned the salute without hesitation, "I'm worried about a belly, and no one will talk about it!" ”

Wei Yuanzhong was very cautious, and said in a low voice: "In order to avoid others from gossiping, the prince may wish to go back to the house first, but then go to Yong'an Fang in the south of the city after an hour." At the main road, I personally greet you! ”

How do you make it look like an underground party joint?

Xue Shao smiled, "Okay, a word is a certainty!" ”.

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