Wu Zetian was particularly busy today, because there were a large number of informants from all over the world, waiting for her to meet in person. Hearing that Xue Shao asked to see her, she hesitated, and did not let Xue Shao wait or come back next time as before, but directly announced him.

Xue Shao went in and saw that there were still three or four ragged civilians in the study. Xue Shao reacted in his heart when he saw them at a glance - there is no doubt that this is an informer!

No wonder they all look like they are either obscene or thieves, or they are servile.

-- Although Xue Shao could understand Wu Zetian's need to crack down on political opponents, he did not have any good feelings about spy politics and these informers.

"Since the Queen Mother has something, the minister can come back next time." Xue Shao took the initiative to say.

"It doesn't matter." Wu Zetian looked very kind, "If you have something to say first, let them wait." ”

Xue Shao glanced at these people and said, "What the minister wants to say may be the secret of the military state. ”

Wu Zetian waved his hand, "You go down first!" ”

"The Queen Mother, the Queen Mother!" One of the men was anxious and hurriedly said, "What the villain is about to say is also a major military matter!" ”

Xue Shao really wanted to scold him, what kind of thing are you, and there are militaristic things to talk about?

Wu Zetian frowned a little impatiently, "Then you hurry up." ”

The man hurriedly said: "The villain wants to report Xue Shao, the concubine of the dynasty, he is secretly colluding with Helian Guchuan, the leader of the Green Forest Bandit Hongmen, and raising a lot of private soldiers, he must be trying to do wrong, Queen Mother!" ”

When Xue Shao heard it, hey, this miscellaneous hair actually reported me in front of me, on purpose, right?

Wu Zetian's face changed on the spot - it can be said that it was green!

Although Xue Shao was silent, his face was not very good-looking.

"Nonsense!" Wu Zetian shouted!

The man who reported the report was stunned, and said in a panic: "Too, Queen Mother, what the villain said is true!" ”

"Still talking nonsense!" Wu Zetian hadn't moved such a thunderous fury for a long time, and when he slapped it, the inkstone on the table shook to the ground, "Push it out, cut it!" ”

When the thousand horsemen outside the door heard the order, they rushed in.

"Huh?!" The man was shocked, "Queen Mother, you have something to say first, even if the reported matter is not true, it will not be counted!" Why do you want to break your word and kill the villain today? ”

"The Queen Mother is slow." Xue Shao said loudly, "What he said makes sense, since he said it first, the Queen Mother can't regret it later." Otherwise, the court will change its order, and the court will lose its trust to the people. ”

"Thank you, thank you for saving your life!" The man seemed to have grabbed a life-saving straw, kneeling on the ground and kowtowing desperately to Xue Shao.

Wu Zetian snorted coldly, "Do you know who this noble person in front of you is?" ”

The man shook his head in confusion.

"He is Xue Shao."

"Uh......" The man was completely dumbfounded.

Wu Zetian waved his hand and motioned for the thousand cavalry guards to go down first, and the rest of the idle people also retreated.

Xue Shao said to Wu Zetian: "The queen mother, the minister has raised a lot of private soldiers, and these are all scouts who will accompany the army to fight when the minister goes out to fight, and they are absolutely indispensable." The affairs of the minister and Helian Guchuan had already been reported to the Queen Mother, but few people in the outside world knew about it. This person must have been instructed to come by someone to tell the truth. I don't know who is behind him and what kind of purpose he has? ”

Wu Zetian nodded, "Then this person, I'll leave it to you." ”

"What does the minister want him to do?" Xue Shao smiled and said, "The minister just wants to say that the minister is not afraid of shadows." Whoever comes to report the minister is not afraid, and the minister is even less afraid of being investigated. ”

"Xue Shao, doesn't this palace know you yet?" Wu Zetian said, "Just now this palace wants to push him out and behead him, just to show that this palace has a deep belief in you. Not only that, but this palace does not allow anyone to speak ill of you or sow discord between you and me. ”

The man kept kneeling on the ground, and the conversation between Wu Zetian and Xue Shao was clearly audible. He kind of understood that the words that these two people were saying now were meant for him.

"Queen Mother, since that's the case, let's let him go!" Xue Shao said indifferently, "The minister is not interested in being serious with such a small character, let him go back and tell his master, if there is any conspiracy and trickery, just use it." ”

"Xue Shao, this palace just appreciates your atmosphere!" Wu Zetian nodded with satisfaction, and at the same time waved his sleeves, and the informant ran away.

Xue Shao smiled indifferently, "Queen Mother, can the minister say something now?" ”

"Say it!"

Xue Shao said: "In recent days, my brother and I have contacted several important members of the Xue clan. They unanimously expressed their willingness to fully support the Queen Mother. ”

Wu Zetian's eyes lit up, and a smile immediately appeared on his face, "Xue Lang, thank you for your hard work." ”

"It's a matter of duty." Xue Shao arched his hand, "In addition, the minister has a reluctant request." ”

"Tell me about it?"

Xue Shao smiled and said, "The minister wants to invite the people of the pastoral courtyard to strictly monitor my eldest brother's courtyard day and night. ”

"Oh?" Wu Zetian was shocked, "What does this mean?" ”

Xue Shao sighed lightly and said, "The minister is also, a last resort." Who told me that my eldest brother has too many friends and is too hospitable? What kind of people come to petition, he can't save face and refuse people. ”

"Hongu understood." Wu Zetian nodded knowingly, "It is indeed necessary to prevent trouble before it burns." ”

"Actually, my eldest brother took the initiative to come up with this idea." Xue Shao knew that this sentence must be said. Otherwise, the image of the eldest brother in Wu Zetian's heart will be broken.

Wu Zetian smiled, "It seems that your eldest brother is quite sober--okay, this palace will give instructions to the pastoral court." ”

"Empress Dowager Xie."

"By the way, this palace has something to tell you." Wu Zetian said, flipped through a book from his desk, found a book of folds, handed it to Xue Shao, and said to him, "A few days ago, your proposal for the Turks, the palace finally decided after consulting with the cabinet, and directly took your proposal and sent an envoy to the north in front of me to mediate the dispute between the Turks, the Xi and the Khitan on behalf of the court. Today, the palace has just received a reply from the envoy, so you can take a look at it first. ”

"Yes." Xue Shao picked up the notebook and looked at it carefully for a while, with a smile on his face, "Queen Mother, it seems that our plan has taken effect." ”

"It's your plan." Wu Zetian smiled slightly, and said with great satisfaction, "One book and one book can make the enemy more than thousands of troops, Xue Lang, you are really amazing!" ”

"The Queen Mother is overrated." Xue Shao arched his hand and said, "Although the Turks temporarily withdrew their troops and promised to send envoys to Beijing to accept the mediation of this dynasty. But the minister thought that they were only a temporary, superficial compromise for them. It is even possible that they are pushing the boat down the river. The purpose is to play a role in paralyzing our dynasty and making the Khitan and Xi people relax their vigilance. ”

"Indeed, it is not impossible." Wu Zetian said, "Then in your opinion, how should you deal with it?" ”

Xue Shao said: "Prepare with both hands." One actively prepared for mediation and peace, urging the envoys of the three tribes to come to the capital as soon as possible. Second, we must not stop the military exercises in the three prefectures of Yunshuo Prefecture in the north, and we must be vigilant and guard against a surprise attack by the Turks at any time. ”

"Well......" Wu Zetian pondered for a moment and said: "Then the palace immediately sent a letter back to the envoy in front to urge him, and asked him to tell the leaders of the Khitan and Xi tribes that they should not relax their vigilance and be careless." How is it? ”

Xue Shao said: "Queen Mother, the minister thinks that as long as the Turks do not foul the law first, our dynasty still has to maintain the original neutral attitude, and cannot be excessively biased towards the Xi and Khitan - at least not openly." Otherwise, they will lose their trust in Rong Di and give them an excuse to fan the flames and make trouble. ”

“…… Reasonable! Wu Zetian nodded thoughtfully, "Then when the envoys of the Khitan and Xi clans come to the capital, you, the Xia official Shangshu, will be responsible for receiving them on behalf of our court, how about it?" ”

"Your Ministers obey."

"Xue Zi Zhenguo, military worry-free!" Wu Zetian was very relieved and relaxed and smiled, and then said, "There is still a small matter for you in this palace." ”

"Queen Mother, please speak?"

"How is the Luoshui military exercise outside the city going now?" Wu Zetian asked.

"The minister is preparing to report to the Queen Mother." Xue Shao said, and handed the military report he took from Yao Yuanchong to Wu Zetian to read.

Wu Zetian looked at it for a while, and shook his head, "It's a pity, it's a pity!" ”

"Queen Mother, what is the pity?"

Wu Zetian said: "This palace thinks that since Wang Yu can be favored by you to temporarily take charge of the sword seal and command the battle, there must be something magical. Unexpectedly, he actually fought like this. Bengong originally had special expectations for him, but now that he reads this military report, he is inevitably a little disappointed! ”

Xue Shao smiled and said, "Queen Mother, until the last moment, no one knows what the outcome will be." The last time the military drills had already lost to the bottom, didn't they use a trick to capture Xue Chuyu in the end? ”

"Haha!" Wu Zetian laughed, "If you really want to talk about it, this palace is still your accomplice!" ”

Xue Shao also smiled, "The Queen Mother is not called an accomplice, she is called an ally!" ”

"Yes, yes!" Wu Zetian smiled and seemed to be in a good mood, "Hearing you say this, this palace has the last trace of expectation for Wang Yu." If he can win, won't we add another famous general? ”

"Queen Mother, the victory or defeat of the First World War doesn't mean much of a problem, not to mention that it's just a military exercise?" Xue Shao said, "Wang Yu is a person, the minister has not taken him for too long, and there are very few things that can be taught to him, and the military aspect is limited to helping him analyze a few sentences in the military book. But he is humble, cautious, diligent and hardworking, and his quality is good, but he doesn't know what his understanding and qualifications are. ”

"In this way, it is a piece of material that can be made." Wu Zetian smiled and nodded, "Although this battle is not enough to judge whether he has the talent of a general, it at least shows that he has taken the first step." As a teacher, you will teach you according to your aptitude. ”

Xue Shao smiled, "The minister is still young, and he is still studying, so he can't be anyone's teacher." ”

"Those who have no elders and young talents are the first." Wu Zetian said, "It's more than enough for you to be a teacher for the palace and guide the military of the palace." Teaching a Wang Yu must be no problem - you just have to pay a little attention and bring an outstanding student out to all of us! ”

"Okay, I'll give it a try." Xue Shao nodded with a smile, thinking that you mean this, knowing that Wang Yu is Shangguan Wan'er's cousin, and specially instructed me to officially accept him as a student - if you have the ability, you can also send Shangguan Wan'er to me!

"Have you seen Sima Chengzhen?" Wu Zetian asked about this stubble again.

Xue Shao said: "I've seen it." ”

"What do you think?"

Xue Shao's straight eyes, what do you mean? - He didn't say anything to me, he just gave me a piece of Fajian.

"Hmm...... Not bad! Xue Shao could only answer like this.

"What do you mean it's okay?" Wu Zetian frowned, "How are you getting along with Xuan Yunzi these days?" ”

Xue Shao was stunned, what kind of play? I accompany Princess Taiping every day, let alone get along, I never thought about her!

"Look at your expression, but this palace is abrupt?" Wu Zetian's face was shocked, "Xuanyunzi has been out of the palace for a few days, and you haven't been with her?" Sima Chengzhen didn't tell you in advance? ”

Xue Shao shook his head, looking dazed.

Wu Zetian sighed very abruptly, "Now you have something to do." Hurry up and find the missing Xuanyunzi - if you want to get married, you can't live without a bride, right? ”

Xue Shao suddenly cried and laughed, thinking to himself Xuanyunzi, if you really ran away and eloped with someone, I sincerely wish you happiness and happiness for the rest of your life If you are not found by me and Wu Zetian, it will save me a lot of trouble. Although most of the rest of the women of the martial arts family are crooked melons and cracked dates, I will marry one casually and go home and buy a new maid, just to complete this mission - I don't want to, and in the end I can't even be friends with you!