Transferred back to the capital after the customs? Tang Cheng had a little bit of a psychology about Zhang Lianghui talking about this, so he couldn't help but be slightly stunned, and the tea cup in his hand stopped at his mouth.

Zhang Liang looked at Tang Cheng quietly, waiting for his reply.

In the middle of the groan, Tang Cheng took a sip of the teacup, and did not speak until he finished drinking a cup of tea, Zhang Liang was not in a hurry, just waited quietly.

Finally drank the last sip of tea, Tang Cheng put down the teacup and looked at Zhang Liang with a shallow smile and said, "How could Mingzhi talk about this?" It's hard to see that the current Imperial City officials are no longer under the control of Taiping? The promotion and transfer of officials below the sixth rank cannot bypass the officials in any case. ”

"The household department is in charge of money and food, and the officials are in charge of Wusha, how can the princess be willing to let go of such a place?" , Zhang Liang once again mentioned the tea pot to help Tang Cheng continue to add tea, and the voice kept saying in the sound of tea: "But there have been some changes in the court situation recently, although my brother and Zhang Daoji and others can't be transferred back, there is no problem with you being an eight-grade official."

Tang Cheng took Zhang Liang's tea cup and put it under the tea pot, "Well, what changes, I would like to hear it in detail."

"Taiping has been operating since the Wuhou Dynasty, and it is needless to say that the power of the previous dynasties has been great. From the time you were forced out of Beijing to the present, the Taiping relied on the trust of the Son of Heaven, and controlled the officials, and the confidants of His Royal Highness were released or exiled, Zhang Daoji, brother, in short, everyone who was seen in the palace palace before the change has basically been expelled from the capital."

"Go to the branches and leaves first and then take the trunk, Taiping is a good means", Zhang Liang said that Tang Cheng has seen in the history books of later generations, and it is not surprising that this means is used against Taiping, "Then how does His Highness respond?" ”。

"Although His Royal Highness has the title of the crown prince, he has no real power if he does not ascend to the throne for a day, although the affairs of the temple supervisors of the various ministries of the imperial city can be interrogated but he can't manage anything, so he can only temporarily shrink and do two things, one is to persuade His Majesty to hand over the military power of ten thousand horsemen and flying cavalry to the second and third princes; The second is diligent in contacting the royal family to consolidate the position of the East Palace. As for the fact that my brother and others were exiled, I can't take it into account."

Tang Cheng couldn't help but praise after hearing this, "Fighting hard under the lack of strength is not something to be taken by wisdom, a strong man breaks his wrist, he should retreat decisively, but he should insist on not retreating a step, His Royal Highness is wise and does a good job!" As long as the military power and reputation are firmly in hand, even if the Taiping party is arrogant, His Royal Highness is still as solid as a rock, and although he can rise to power by relying on a group of civil officials, he cannot change the sky."

"Well said". Zhang Liang smiled and nodded. "Although His Highness is losing ground in the court. But Ren Taiping has never shaken the throne of the East Palace several times. Flying and riding ten thousand horses are also looking forward to the East Palace horse".

"Hmm". Tang Cheng laughed. "It doesn't seem too bad. Mingyuki, what are the changes in the situation you just talked about? ”。

"The art of war is cloudy. Soft and unguardable. You can't keep it for long. Otherwise, it is inevitable that there will be no changes in the clan and the army over time. His Highness has long intended to fight back. But it has never been given a chance". When it comes to this. Zhang Liang smiled and said, "Then it is fortunate to be lucky." Recently, His Majesty's intention to be tired of government has become more and more obvious. There have been several rumors in the palace that His Majesty has the intention of abdicating the emperor."

Today's son Li Dan is really an outlier among ancient and modern emperors. The tranquility of the heart is well-known in the world. There really isn't much emperor addiction. In that year, he once gave up the throne to his brother Zhongzong Li Xian. Now it seems that he is tired and doesn't want to do it anymore. And that's exactly what he did in history. After killing Wei, he ascended the throne less than two years ago, and gave up the imperial throne to his son Li Longji. He abdicated the throne and went to the emperor to enjoy his leisure. Now it seems. Everything is still following the established trajectory of history.

History is a complex of politics, economy, military affairs, and everything in the world. The inertia of its operation is greater than that of a tsunami landslide. Individuals may be able to escape in the face of such a huge force of heaven and earth. You can even do something about it. But if you are bent on blocking or diverting it. It's not impossible, though. But it is also difficult.

This is true even for traversal! It may be easy to travel back in time to eliminate a historical figure. But as long as a certain type of historical event occurs, the historical soil remains. If one dies, there will always be another one on top. Treating the symptoms but not the root cause is never the fundamental solution to the problem.

Even though he already knew about this, Tang Cheng suddenly stood up with a look of surprise after hearing Zhang Liang's words, "Mingzhi, is this news reliable?" ”。

"The letter from the inner palace from Gao Lishi personally should be fine", Zhang Liang saw that Tang Cheng, who had always been calm, was also shocked by his news, and immediately laughed, "No defect, do you know what Your Majesty is doing most often these days?" ”。

"Don't sell it, say it quickly".

"Banquet and drink", Zhang Liang continued with a smile undiminished: "Recently, there has been a continuous banquet and drink in the inner palace, and every time His Majesty will summon His Royal Highness and peace and banquet, with flawless wisdom, you can see what Your Majesty's mind is?" ”。

"Your Majesty wants to take this opportunity to bridge the tension between His Highness and Taiping?"

Zhang Liang smiled approvingly when he heard this, "I understand that the Holy Son of Heaven is kind-hearted and the most important family affection, and he really doesn't want to see his sister and his parents so tense, but at this time, such an intensive banquet is arranged, and His Majesty's mind can already be glimpsed."

Tang Cheng nodded slowly, "Mingzhi is saying that although Your Majesty has the intention of being tired of the political and Zen position, but he is worried that once he abdicates the throne, His Highness and Taiping will inevitably meet each other, so he deliberately put the two in the middle to ease the relationship?" ”。

"Exactly. Therefore, the court has been rare in recent times, and no one dares to take the liberty of provoking a fight to sweep the face of the Son of Heaven, although Taiping is unwilling to have to restrain himself at this time, but no one can say how long this kind of calm can be maintained, and the next time it explodes, it will be more tragic. His Royal Highness is taking precautions, just to take advantage of this rare calm time to accumulate some strength, as a preparation for the next storm", Zhang Liang finished speaking, patted Tang Cheng's shoulder and said: "With the Holy Son of Heaven pressing on it, Taiping does not dare to go too far during this time." This is a good opportunity for you to return to Beijing, and it will be difficult to miss this time."

"Chang'an...... Who wouldn't want to go to the City of Gold? When he said this, Tang Cheng lowered his head slightly and looked at the tea cup on the table, because Zhang Liang couldn't see the look on his face clearly, "It's just...... Mingzhi, I also ask you, what can I do now that I have returned to Chang'an? ”。

Zhang Liang didn't expect Tang Cheng to ask such a simple question, and was stunned for a moment before he said: "You have outstanding wisdom, and you can use strange things every time, just go back to Beijing to praise His Highness's staff."

"Ming Zhi's fallacy praised, with today's court situation, His Royal Highness's move to control the army and consolidate the position is the policy of the superiors, as long as you insist on doing a good job, everything will be solved after the Holy Son of Heaven's Zen position, and the plan is set, what is the use of me going to the capital?" , Tang Cheng raised his hand to stop Zhang Liang, who was about to speak, and continued: "Furthermore, according to what Ming Zhicai said, what His Highness needs now is an important minister who can be used in the court to counter the Taiping Party. It is better to stay in this dragon gate to experience the way of governance, in case His Highness uses it for a different day."

"This ......", Tang Cheng's words are true, but Zhang Liang has no way to persuade him, so he can only sigh in vain: "Now that the Manchu Dynasty is full of Taiping henchmen, where can I find important ministers?" What is there to be nostalgic for in this remote county, you can always add strength to His Highness when you arrive in the capital."

Seeing Zhang Liang like this, Tang Cheng deliberately waited in silence for a while before he said leisurely: "Why not?" Not only there is, but there are many more".

Hearing this, Zhang Liang was shocked, and looked at Tang Cheng with burning eyes, "Where is it?" Don't fool me."

Tang Cheng smiled, raised his hand and pointed to the ground, "It's here, it's all in Longmen County."

Zhang Liang looked puzzled, "Longmen? ”。

The fire was burning too strong, and the house was very closed, and it was inevitable to be sullen after a long time, Tang Cheng got up and walked to the window and pushed open the carved wooden window, and stood by the window while blowing a fresh cold breeze and said slowly: "You haven't forgotten the incident of Li Chongjun's mutiny three years ago, right?" ”。

Zhang Liang nodded.

After the death of Li Chongjun on the same day, there were many important ministers in the court who were implicated or degraded or released, and Wei Shu people also took this opportunity to vigorously promote their cronies to control the court in one fell swoop. I don't know in other places, there are more than ten such degraded officials in my small Longmen County alone, and the smallest official position in the past is also five grades, among which Kong is a descendant of the Holy Ancestor, a well-deserved leader of Shilin, if these people can be invoked into the court, His Royal Highness will immediately have the power to fight against the Taiping."

"You're right, you're talking about them?" , Zhang Mingzhi's eyes lit up suddenly, and then he shook his head, "The identity of these criminal ministers has not disappeared, and there are too many people, Your Highness wants to protect it, how many can you protect?" It is not good if there are fewer people."

He shook his head, and Tang Cheng also shook his head with a smile, "Wrong, wrong, Mingzhi, you think wrong, why do you need to protect them?" ”。

Zhang Liang was even more dazed at this point, "Then what do you mean?" ”。

"Roll over the case!" , Tang Cheng looked at Zhang Liang with a smile and said: "Your Highness doesn't need to protect anyone, as long as Li Chongjun overturns the case, once Li Chongjun's reputation is restored, it is logical for Kong and other courtiers who were implicated by him to return to Beijing."

Hearing this, Zhang Liang's face was full of surprise, "That's right! As he spoke, he couldn't help but step forward and punch Tang Cheng on the shoulder, and after the fight, he still couldn't calm down, so he simply stopped sitting and began to paced, "Why didn't I expect it?" ”。

"The situation in the DPRK and China is like this, Mingzhi and His Royal Highness are focused on the court, and it is common for them not to think of these things for a while."

"No flaws, no flaws, every time I meet you, I can always surprise people, if this matter is successful, His Royal Highness will definitely remember your great achievements", Zhang Liang said excitedly, and then paused, "I'm afraid that Taiping will ...... there."

After breathing for a while, he felt cold again, and Tang Cheng closed the window again, "Mingzhi is suffering from gains and losses!" Let me ask you, why did Lee Chongjun die that day? ”。

"The palace changed and rebelled".

"Then what did he do with the palace change?".

"Punish the traitorous ministers, abolish the Empress Wei", when he said these six words, Zhang Liang's eyes lit up.

"Yes, what is the difference between what he did that day and what His Highness and the Taiping joined forces to do later? What is the name of the teacher who Taiping wants to stop? Then when today's son is the most important family affection, Li Chongjun is His Majesty's nephew, the name, family affection are there, this matter will be done", Tang Cheng's categorical voice made Zhang Liang's last worry in his heart disappear, "The two princes do the same business, the younger prince of this dynasty is the former brother of the prince, this is a rare good story, this matter has been completed, His Royal Highness can not only win people, but also get the name of filial piety, it is really fame and fortune, why not do such a good thing?" ”。

At this time, Zhang Liang didn't know what to say, but he just laughed, in his laughter, Tang Cheng said hehehe: "Whether it is the time or age of the operation in the court, Taiping is much older than His Royal Highness, looking at her current actions, it is clear that the old is pressing the young, since she has done the work of using the old to suppress the newcomer, His Royal Highness may as well use the other way to repay the other - carry the dead and press the living!" ”。

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Tang Cheng stayed in Zhang Liang's room for nearly half an hour, and Zhang Liang grinded it, and he wrote a letter to Li Longji about what the two had just discussed, and tomorrow this letter will be sent to the capital as quickly as possible with the help of the messenger channel to the Rao Le Mission.

Carefully drying the ink on the letterhead, watching Zhang Liang seal the wax on the letterhead, Tang Cheng instructed him a few words to be sure to go to Longmen again when he returned from Rao Le, and then he wanted to get up and say goodbye.

It was getting late, and Zhang Liang himself had to rush back to the post house in Suoyang Pass early tomorrow morning, so he didn't stay with Tang Cheng anymore and sent him out in person.

The two walked out, and Zhang Liang, who remembered something, said: "By the way, the things assigned by you in the last letter have been almost arranged before I left, Your Highness personally handed over the message to the Ministry of Rites, and the official heard that His Highness ordered the law Jinshi, but it was also refreshing, so that my brother Zhang Xiangwen should have no problem in Jinke High School." What do you have to say that after the examination of other officials, there will be no defects in the appointment arrangement? ”。

"Thank you, Your Highness, and Mingzhi", Zhang Xiangwen's participation in the law department has been completed, this is really good news, "What does he have in mind?" ”。

"When he arrived in Beijing at the end of November, he came to me with your letter, and he asked him at that time", Zhang Liang laughed out loud when he said this, "He didn't have any other ideas, he just said that he wanted to come to Longmen to follow you." Brotherhood is good, but this dragon gate is too biased, you can see ......."

Hearing this, Tang Cheng thought quietly for a while and then suddenly smiled and said: "Since he wants to come, let him come, it just so happens that my county lieutenant in the yamen is vacant, and he fights the tiger brothers, ah, haha!" ”。

"Okay, as long as you are willing to let him come, what else do I have to say", Zhang Liang also laughed when he heard this, "Speaking of scientific examinations, there is a very strong and flawless person among the township students who are taking the examination today!" ”。

"Who?".

"Liu Wuya, the word follows the wind, the grandson of the famous poet Liu Tingzhi in the early years of the dynasty, I heard that he once admitted that he had a friendship with you, but is there such a thing?"

Speaking of Liu Suifeng, Tang Cheng's mind suddenly appeared with his white-clothed Shengxue again, "It turned out to be him!" It is true."

"Then you have to be careful of this classmate, he is now a celebrity in the princess's mansion of Zhenguo, Taiping held three literary meetings in a row some time ago, and every time he is this Liu Suifeng high school leader, look at this posture, the top ten of today's department will fall on him", at this point, Zhang Liang suddenly smiled strangely, "Wufeng, how does this person look?" ”。

"Whether it is appearance or demeanor, it is the best choice", Tang Cheng understood the meaning of Zhang Liang's strange smile after thinking about it, Taiping and her mother Empress Zetian have the same hobbies, they both like handsome young men, and Zhang Changzong, the sixth lang of the lotus flower, was the first to appear and recruit in the tent, "Liu Suifeng is very proud, and what Ming Zhi thinks is unlikely."

"No matter how proud a person is, he has to bend his waist in the face of power and wealth", Zhang Liang smiled and waved his hand, "That's it, let's not talk about it." It's just that he has a lot of praise and admiration when he talks about you in Chang'an Shilin, and it's just a special reminder, this time and that time! ”。

At this time, he happened to be at the door of the inn, and Tang Cheng nodded and said nothing more and went out.