The emperor was deposed, earth-shattering!

Xue Shao can imagine how turbulent it is in the court now, and people's hearts are panicking. At this time, everyone's attention was on the court, and few people paid special attention to Xue Shao, the prisoner under the ranks.

Wu Zetian urgently summoned Xue Shao at this time, which was undoubtedly like playing a "black under the lamp".

Fan Yunxian was very well prepared, he used a special Shao car for the ladies in the palace to take Xue Shao from the Beiya Xuanwu Gate guarded by Yulinwei into the palace, and then transferred to a dragon boat and rowed into the royal garden lake of Ningyin Pond.

Wu Zetian was on this inconspicuous island in the middle of the lake, waiting for Xue Shao. Except for some henchmen and soldiers selected by Fan Yunxian and Wu Zetian's personal servants, there were no idle people.

Xue Shao went to the island and saw Wu Zetian standing tall in the Wangxian Pavilion of Ningyin Pavilion from a distance.

There was wind on the lake, blowing Wu Zetian's palace clothes fluttering. From a distance, she looks like she is standing in the clouds and looking down on the world.

When Xue Shao saw this scene, he said faintly in his heart: After deposing Li Xian, the child emperor, the era of Empress Wu Zetian is probably about to officially come!

Xue Shao stepped on the stairs and walked up to Wangxiantai step by step.

Wu Zetian turned around and watched Xue Shao come step by step.

Xue Shao felt that Wu Zetian's two eyes fell on him like substance.

At this moment, she must have thought a lot in her heart.

Xue Shao couldn't guess everything, but one thing he was sure of was that when Wu Zetian summoned him at such a special time, he would have deep meaning and far-sightedness.

"Chancellor Xue Shao......"

"No courtesy." Without waiting for Xue Shao to finish his salute, Wu Zetian flicked his sleeves, "Young marshal, please take a seat." ”

Xue Shao was slightly stunned, this was the first time he had heard Wu Zetian call himself "young marshal". Even Princess Taiping has never been called like this.

"Thank you." Xue Shao knew that now was not the time to talk about etiquette, so he sat down.

There was neither wine and refreshments, nor silk and bamboo music, Wu Zetian dismissed all the idle people, and only he was the only one left in the pavilion.

"Presumably the young marshal already knows that the emperor has been deposed." Wu Zetian went straight to the point, with a solemn expression.

Xue Shao frowned slightly, "The minister knows." ”

"What do you think?" Wu Zetian asked.

Xue Shao's heart tightened, this question is very serious! - If I answer that the emperor should be abolished, is it not disloyal to the trust of the previous emperor? If I answer that the emperor should not be abolished, wouldn't it be clear that he is the enemy of Wu Zetian and Pei Yan?

"Huh?" Wu Zetian made a nasal voice to ask.

Xue Shao remained silent, bowed his hand, and said, "The minister supports the decision of the Queen Mother." ”

Wu Zetian's face was expressionless, as if he was looking forward to what was going on.

"However, if this is Pei Yan's decision, the minister will not support it." Xue Shao said.

Wu Zetian asked, "Why?" ”

"The edict of the first emperor, the queen mother ordered Pei Yan to assist the government, and those who have a decision on military affairs will ask the queen mother." Xue Shao said: "Pei Yan is a courtier, and if he abolishes the emperor, he is guilty of rebellion. The Empress Dowager is not only the emperor's biological mother, but also has the right to depose the military affairs of the emperor's edict. ”

Wu Zetian breathed a sigh of relief, nodded, and smiled.

Although Xue Shao said nonsense that everyone knows, it invisibly shows his position and attitude - between the Queen Mother and Pei Yan, he chooses to support the Queen Mother!

This is important.

Now that the emperor is gone, there will inevitably be a situation in the court where the queen mother and Pei Yan stand side by side, and the two can be said to be evenly matched. Now, whoever Xue Shao, the young marshal of the Shuofang Army, who is in charge of the 100,000-strong army, supports, the balance of victory is likely to tilt in favor of whom!

Wu Zetian has experienced so many years of ups and downs in the harem and the court, she is far more experienced in struggle than Pei Yan, a prime minister who was born purely by playing with a pole, and she knows how to weigh the pros and cons and judge the situation.

At this moment, Xue Shao even had a guess in his heart, could it be that the Queen Mother instigated Pei Yan to organize people to impeach me, and she also provided assistance on the surface (such as sending thousands of horsemen to assist Yushitai to get people), which made Pei Yan completely break with me, and then she secretly protected me and won me?

This speculation, perhaps only Pei Yan will know the truth. But Xue Shao definitely wouldn't ask.

If Wu Zetian really did this, Xue Shao would not be surprised at all. In the political arena, there are no eternal enemies and friends, only eternal interests. If she doesn't even have such a black belly and wrists, then she is not an old demon of Montenegro!

"Now that the situation in the DPRK is turbulent, the country is just employing people, Young Marshal Xue, you should shoulder a certain responsibility." Wu Zetian changed his words and said: "Yu Shitai's impeachment of your sixteen crimes, I think most of them are inconsequential and trivial matters. If you can defend it, you can justify it, and if you can't defend it, you can admit it. At this critical juncture, you need to focus on the big picture and don't argue with others over some details. This case cannot be delayed again and again, and it must be closed as much as possible! ”

Xue Shao frowned, "What does the Queen Mother mean is to let Yushitai commute my sentence and convict me according to the law of 'Eight Discussions'?" ”

"That's right." Wu Zetian said: "Except for the heinous crimes, you can agree on your crimes according to the law of eight discussions. You have made such great military achievements in Hebei, and it is more than enough to compensate for that little sin. If there is an accusation against your reputation, try to defend yourself and reject it. There is only one thing, someone accused you of hiding the big golden Buddha left by Bai Tieyu, or you have bad intentions. This matter is a little sensitive and difficult to handle. ”

Xue Shao smiled, "Don't hide it from the Queen Mother, the Golden Buddha was indeed in my hands." But now, it has become a gut-piercing thing for 100,000 Shuofang soldiers. ”

"You dismantled and melted it down and sold it for military salaries?" Wu Zetian said curiously.

Xue Shao nodded, "100,000 mouths to eat, so many horses to feed, the minister doesn't have this family background!" ”

"That's not a problem." Wu Zetian waved his hand disappreciably, "Regarding the matter of the Golden Buddha, this palace has already thought of a solution for you." ”

"Oh?" Xue Shao was a little curious.

Wu Zetian smiled slightly, "At that time, you will tell the people of Yushitai that you have secretly sent someone to send the Great Golden Buddha to Chang'an and deliver it to the hands of the palace." ”

Xue Shao's heart lit up, and then he smiled and nodded.

This is called, cast it with a plum and repay it with a peach. Xue Shao was willing to help Wu Zetian, and Wu Zetian also reached out to help Xue Shao. Although Xue Shao will not really be unlucky because of a golden Buddha, Wu Zetiantong's move perfectly expresses her sincerity of "cooperation".

"Queen Mother, what if the Imperial Historical Observatory wants to check the Great Golden Buddha?" Xue Shao asked deliberately.

Wu Zetian smiled, "Although the palace is not rich, a golden Buddha can still be cast." ”

Xue Shao was relieved, okay, he was really well prepared - he had already prepared the fakes to deal with the investigation!

Xue Shao thought about it, the matter of the Great Golden Buddha really had to be investigated, and it would also involve Wu Yizong's stupid play. Wu Zetian can be regarded as killing two birds with one stone, which not only won me over, but also protected Wu Yizong.

"If nothing else, tomorrow the Imperial Observatory will interrogate you." Wu Zetian said, "The palace has already urged the imperial historian Wei Siqian, and asked him to close the case as much as possible." At the latest, the case must be closed the day after tomorrow, and then you will be reinstated. ”

Xue Shao nodded, thinking that the words "official reinstatement" have a mystery in them, I am the general of the right guard and the governor of Xiazhou, and the 100,000 field troops who are now guarding outside Chang'an City, that is, the people of Dang Jinbi and Guo Dafeng, are also under my control. If I am reinstated at this time, it means that the whole of Chang'an will be accused by me!!

Can Pei Yan still be naughty?

Thinking of this, Xue Shao couldn't help but take a breath, Wu Zetian was really too old and calculating. From the moment she sent Shangguan Wan'er to stop me, her plan had already achieved this step to reinstate me.

——Conspiracy and conspiracy are interlocking, and every step is seamless!

Pei Yan, who specializes in playing with pens, is just a scholar full of Confucian idealism in her heart, how can she be her opponent?

Although the two of them have not officially started the war yet, Xue Shao has already decided in his heart that Pei Yan will die without a place to be buried!

"In extraordinary times, this palace won't keep you much." Wu Zetian said, "You go home immediately, just like if you have never been here." Tomorrow, the Imperial Historical Observatory will start the trial. ”

"Okay."

Xue Shao didn't say much, got up and arched his hand, and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute." Wu Zetian also stood up, walked to Xue Shao's side, smiled slightly, and said in a soft tone: "Do Taiping know about your affairs?" ”

Xue Shao nodded, "Yes." ”

"Isn't she worried?" Wu Zetian asked.

Xue Shao wanted to say, "She has nothing to worry about", but when the words came to his mouth, he thought about it in his heart, but said: "Your Highness, I am really worried that I will miss something on this trip. Several times, preventing me from coming to Chang'an. Now fortunately, the queen mother rescued her, and the minister can ensure that she is safe and sound. This kindness, the minister is heartfelt! ”

"The young marshal is serious." Wu Zetian smiled and sighed lightly, and said, "Taiping, it's still such a child's heart. When the matter is over, you can send a letter to Taiping to report her safety, so as not to make her afraid. ”

"Yes!"

"Go ahead, it's easy to go."

Xue Shao didn't say anything more and left.

As he walked, he thought to himself: I can't let her feel that I had already guessed a good time, and knew that I would be safe...... I have to express that both of us are helpless and nervous, and I am especially grateful to her for her "rescue". It wouldn't be good if she thought I was "like a god" and "confident".

Otherwise, when Pei Yan is defeated, I will become the number one rival in her eyes! - is still a fierce opponent who is more powerful than Pei Yan!

Later, Xue Shao still took the Shao car and left the palace and returned to Princess Taiping's mansion.

Xue Shao returned to the mansion, and he was normal. Cheng Boxian said that no one visited during Xue Shao's absence.

Xue Shao breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that the situation was tense and rumored, and everyone in the court was in danger and had no time to take care of it. At this moment, the people who were quite active were also gathered around Pei Yan and waited to share the fruits of victory.

I don't know if Pei Yan has thought about it, relying on the fruit earned by the "Abolition of the Emperor", even if he can eat it, can he digest it?