Suo Yuanli stayed in his own room in the pastoral courtyard and didn't go out, while having fun with the Mei Ji sent by Liu Huaiyi, while listening to the bad people report Xue Shao's situation.

I heard that Xue Shao was in a strong punishment judge Zhang Zhimo, Suo Yuanli also laughed several times, and said to the bad people of his henchmen that the newcomer Zhang Zhimo was a little ignorant of current affairs, and often liked to flaunt and elevate himself. Is Jinshi amazing? This is the pastoral house! - Just let him suffer some of Xue Shao's idleness!

The night and half a day passed, and nothing happened. Suo Yuanli felt a little strange, why didn't the court react at all to Xue Shao's self-surrender?

At this time, the bad people came back again, saying that Xue Shao's concubine came to see him, and brought a lot of food and fruits, as well as mattresses and quilts, etc., and it seemed that he was planning to live in the pastoral dean for a while.

Suo Yuanli couldn't help but be stunned, "Why does he think this is an inn?" ”

"Suo Gong, how is it good?"

"I'll take a look for myself—quietly!"

Suo Yuanli really quietly came to the place where Xue Shao was "held" and was imprisoned. When he saw the "family members" who came to visit Xue Shao, Linlang and the twenty-class sword, his jaw almost dropped!

Xue Shao was no longer locked in a prison pet, but was lying comfortably on a brocade couch next to him. Twenty women were all around Xue Shao, this pinching shoulders and that pressing legs, and someone feeding and fanning - is this fucking still in prison?!

Forget it, these are secondary ...... Suo Yuanli suddenly ignored the above matter.

Because......

And Di Linlang is beautiful and cold, which can be called a special beauty. The two sisters have grown into one and the same, adding a little special charm. The other eighteen classes of swords were originally born as dancing girls, and they were stunning beauties selected by Princess Taiping from the palace, and now they are wearing the "Skirt Tang Dress" tailored by Xue Shao for them, which combines the characteristics of Huadian embroidered clothes and cheongsam, with a graceful and exquisite figure, which is so seductive, it is simply making people squirt blood!

Twenty stunning beauties will appear in the pastoral courtyard at the same time, captivating the country and the city, and everyone with swords and heroic postures...... Suo Yuanli rubbed his eyes vigorously, and suddenly felt that the dusty stunner in his room was really unappetizing. Compared with the twenty classes of swords in front of me, that's tofu scum!

"Newspaper—"

"Wow ......"

A bad person suddenly came behind him and shouted to report, and Suo Yuanli's saliva fell from his mouth in fright. He was furious on the spot, "Shouting what? Die! ”

"Suo Gong is angry, there is a big matter!"

"Talk this way!"

Suo Yuanli hurriedly carried the bad people who reported the news to a quiet place, and said angrily: "What's the matter? ”

"It's not good, Wu Chengsi has been deposed!"

"Huh?" Suo Yuanli was shocked, his expression was stunned for a long time, "Why?" ”

"I don't know the details yet, I only know that this is the supreme order issued by the Queen Mother directly from the palace, and it will take effect immediately without the Fengge's proposed decree Luantai's reconsideration, Wu Chenghei was dismissed on the spot and only retained the post of the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, but he was ordered not to go to the court for ten days, and he must bow down at home to save himself!" The bad guy said, "Now the government and the opposition and the people in Luoyang City are talking about it, saying that Wu Chengsi was actually punished again, and this is the third time!" Therefore, someone gave Wu Chengsi a nickname, called Wu Sanbi! Doesn't he also have a younger brother named Wu Sansi? Now the two brothers look more alike! ”

"Shut up!" Suo Yuanli scolded angrily, and then said, "Is there any other news?" ”

"The Queen Mother, it seems that she is rushing to the pastoral courtyard in person."

Suo Yuanli suddenly felt his whole body tremble, his legs were weak, and he almost didn't stand firm, "What, what?" ”

"The Queen Mother is here!"

Suo Yuanli was so angry that he slapped a big mouth on the face of the bad guy, "Stupid, such an important thing is actually put in the back and said-hurry, hurry up and prepare to drive!" ”

The pasture immediately began to sweep the courtyard and clean up the house, and the chickens and dogs were busy with all the work.

Suo Yuanli had to show up at this time, he came to the prison cell in person, kept his eyes from looking at Linlang and the others, and said to Xue Shao with a smile: "Xue Yuma, you see this is all a misunderstanding. Now that the Queen Mother has come in person, are you ......?"

Xue Shao blinked, "The Queen Mother is here?" ”

"Yes, yes!" Suo Yuanli smiled vigorously, "Misunderstanding, really, it's all a misunderstanding right now!" The pastoral court has never meant to arrest and interrogate the horses, O conscience of heaven and earth! ”

Xue Shao didn't say anything, just stood up and asked Linlang to help him sort out his clothes, "Then, let's get ready to drive!" ”

"Okay, okay." Suo Yuanli was very nervous.

About half an hour later, Wu Zetian came.

Suo Yuanli, as the envoy of the pastoral court, was the first to come forward to greet him, "Weichen Suo Yuanli led the pastoral institute up and down, and greeted the queen mother here!" ”

"This palace doesn't have time to pay attention to you right now. All the people of the pastoral courtyard have stepped down! Wu Zetian's tone was as cold as ice.

Suo Yuanli felt a big chill in his heart, but he didn't dare to say more, and hurriedly retreated with all his judges.

Xue Shao stepped forward, "Sinner Xue Shao, see the Queen Mother." ”

"Sinners?" Wu Zetian frowned, "Who said you were guilty?" ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "The minister didn't go to court yesterday, but I heard from my colleagues that the minister was impeached twice in one day." ”

"It's just that the impeachment hasn't been verified, so it can't be considered guilty." Wu Zetian seemed to have buttoned up the words, and said seriously, "Besides, without the approval of the palace or the express order of the imperial court, neither the Imperial Historical Observatory nor the Pastoral Court have the right to detain people for interrogation without authorization, let alone throw people into prison." You're good that you got out of jail first - is that fun? ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly and whispered: "Queen Mother, no matter how bold the minister is, he doesn't dare to take the national law as a child's play." Minister, it's also a last resort! ”

"Talk differently."

Wu Zetian looked left and right, and asked Xue Shao to accompany her into the main hall of the pastoral courtyard, and the left and right attendants and the thousand cavalry guards were only waiting outside the hall.

"Xue Shao, if you have any troubles, you can come directly to the palace to tell you." Wu Zetian complained a little, and said, "Now that the city is full of turmoil, is that what you want?" ”

"It's not." Xue Shao said, "If the minister tells the truth, Queen Mother, don't be angry. ”

"Say." Wu Zetian's attitude and expression seemed very sincere.

Xue Shao nodded, and said, "Queen Mother, the minister has long heard that it is cold in high places, but I didn't expect it to be so cold. ”

"What do you mean?"

Xue Shao replied: "It has not been a few days since the minister took charge of the army, and he has been suspicious and jealous of too many people. Wasn't there a lot of rumors and rumors before, saying that the ministers supported the army and had bad intentions? ”

"Those are all rumors deliberately spread by people with ulterior motives." Wu Zetian said, "Haven't you been ignoring it, why are you bringing up the old thing again today?" ”

"The minister doesn't care, but it doesn't mean that the minister really doesn't care." Xue Shao said, "Especially for a strong and upright minister like Song Jing, who has officially come forward to impeach Weichen, then Weichen has to think more - I alone have the right to command the army and the right to transfer troops, and at the same time I am also in charge of the army, is this really not appropriate?" Is it really against the military system? Is it a real threat to the security of the country? ”

"Strictly speaking, this is indeed a violation of the military system." Wu Zetian nodded, "But this is an expedient measure for special affairs, and the palace has already repeatedly explained to the ministers above the court." The ministers understood that the palace was going to do this; The ministers don't understand, and the palace must insist on doing the same. Power and determination have always been mutually reinforcing. Not everything has to be done with the consent of the majority. Otherwise, what dynasty does this palace call and what system? ”

Xue Shao nodded and was silent.

Wu Zetian frowned, "Xue Shao, you didn't tell the truth. That's not what you really have in mind. If the impeachment of Song Jing and Lai Zixun alone can make you admit defeat, it proves that Bengong is really blind. Whoever dares to commit Xue Zizhenguo will become a big joke! ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly and sighed, "Okay, the minister is telling the truth - the minister has doubts in his heart, is it the ministers like Song Jing and Lai Zixun who want the minister to hand over the military power, or someone else?" ”

Wu Zetian said indifferently: "Wu Chengsi has been dismissed by this palace. ”

Xue Shao smiled and shook his head.

Wu Zetian suddenly suddenly, "Are you suspicious, this palace wants to take back your military power?" Hongu, don't trust you? ”

Xue Shao hurriedly clenched his fists and bowed, "The minister has a small belly and chicken intestines, please forgive the Queen Mother!" ”

"I see, I see!" Wu Zetian took a deep breath and nodded again and again, "No wonder Taiping will break into the palace overnight with the purple gold fish talisman and beg for mercy from the palace." You husband and wife are really of the same heart and mind! ”

Xue Shao smiled bitterly, "The Queen Mother forgives her sins." ”

"I don't blame you." Wu Zetian sighed heavily and shook his head, "Everyone in the world knows that Wu Chengsi is the nephew of this palace, and he is the prime minister who was promoted by this palace. No matter what he did, ordinary people would naturally think that it was the command of Hongu. ”

Xue Shao nodded in agreement.

Wu Zetian's words changed, "But Xue Shao, are you an ordinary person?" ”

Xue Shao almost blurted out - I'm from the second class!

"Between you and me, don't you even have such a tacit understanding and trust?" Wu Zetian seemed to be a little angry, "The former I just gave you a military talisman and told the world that Xue Zi Zhenguo would dare to attack, and the latter I suspect that you have a self-respect and want to take back your military power - is this possible?" ”

"Could it be this palace, is it such a person who goes back on his word and has a small belly?"

"The Queen Mother is not." Xue Shao hurriedly said, "It's the minister's small intestine and chicken intestines, and he spends the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain." ”

"Hey...... Reach out. Wu Zetian let out a long sigh helplessly, took out the purple gold fish talisman and solemnly put it in Xue Shao's hand, "You take it, don't let it go at will." It's not your kiyu's toy, it's not even your stuff or Hongu's stuff. This is the important weapon of the country, and the responsibility is heavier than Mount Tai. It's not something you can take if you want to take it and return it if you want to. ”

"Yes." Xue Shao picked it up seriously.

Wu Zetian continued: "On the occasion of this eventful autumn, foreign enemies are surrounding domestic instability, and letting you unify the army and control the country is a major military event that has been carefully considered by this palace. Although this is temporary, it is also absolutely unshakable. No matter who dares to violate this taboo, it is to confuse the government and corrupt the society. This palace will not be spared! ”

Xue Shao nodded, thinking that Wu Chenghe, Lai Zixun, and Suo Yuanli are miserable - you don't know the current affairs, a group of pigs!

"In addition, there is a lot of commotion on the side of the Luoshui army, what's going on?" Wu Zetian asked.

Xue Shaozheng arched his hand, "The minister is about to report!" ”

"Say!"

Xue Shao said: "A few days ago, the minister received a report from Xue Ne, the governor of Yunzhou, that the Turks had gathered a large number of soldiers and horses hundreds of miles away from the border of the Great Wall in Hebei, with a total of no less than 100,000 people!" ”

Wu Zetian's face suddenly changed slightly, "But have you found out, what are their intentions?" ”

"Xue Ne found out that the Turks and the Xi and the Khitan seemed to be at war." Xue Shao said, "Danchen believes that the possibility of the Turks attacking the west cannot be ruled out, and under the pretext of starting a war with the Xi Khitan, in fact, they want to gather troops and horses to suddenly invade the south and catch us off guard." ”

"Yes." Wu Zetian nodded decisively, "Tell me, how did you, the Xia official Shangshu, deal with it?" ”

Xue Shao said: "The minister has sent back a six-hundred-mile urgent order to Xue Ne, ordering him to add the Great Wall beacon tower and the border patrol sentry cavalry, and let the Yunzhou Dingxiang Army under his command unite the border guards and horses of Shuozhou and Daizhou to jointly carry out a large-scale military exercise to show the shock to the Turks!" ”

"Good, good." Wu Zetian nodded and smiled with satisfaction, "It seems that this Xia Guanshangshu of this palace has been well chosen, and you are cooking this matter quickly, decisively and properly." ”

At the same time, the minister also ordered the Luoshui army to prepare for a military exercise to show that it was in response to the Dingxiang army. The military exercise started almost in the last two days. Xue Shao said, "The minister must let Gu Lulu and Yuan Zhen know that our army is ready to wait for the enemy at any time, and the offender will die!" ”

"What a - death to the offender!" Wu Zetian smiled, "Look at it, you, Xia Guanshangshu, are so busy, do you still have time to nest in the pastoral courtyard and fool around with these shrimp soldiers and crab generals?" ”

Xue Shao immediately got up and clenched his fists, "The Queen Mother forgives her sins!" The minister rushed to the Luoshui camp and personally supervised the battle! ”