This night, there was no peace among the Jingshi.

Because of the serious illness of the Empress Dowager, Kaifeng Prefecture strengthened the control of the streets and sent additional manpower to patrol the important roads in the city.

Most of the courtiers, the close branch clans and the nobles have received the news announced by Yang Jian at the wedding of the Han family's son, and many families have kept the lights on all night.

is not only because of the news of the queen mother's awakening, but more importantly, the prime ministers' control of the forbidden China, the angels sent by the emperor all flattered the prime minister, but did not take the emperor in his eyes, at this stage, who is strong and who is weak, it is really clear at a glance.

There are also many well-informed people, and they have received an urgent report from Su Song's night visit to the Korean government.

Su Song's status is above Han Gang, and Han Gang also needs Su Song's support even more, but it is not Han Gang's night visit to Su Mansion, but it is reversed. To be more explicit, the issue discussed by Su Song and Han Gang was far less meaningful than Su Song's action.

And more accurate and more private information can only be circulated among important ministers and even Zaifu.

At least when Zhang Dian walked into the queen mother's bedroom again one day later, no one else knew this most important information except for Zaifu, who had been informed.

"Official, do you still want to enter the palace?" Wang Yi asked worriedly.

"Nope." Han Gang shook his head and smiled at Wang Yi, "Sleep." I have to drink tea tomorrow morning, so how can I have time. ”

Last night, Han Gang guarded the palace ban, no matter what kind of big things happened in the palace, Su Song and Zhang Dun, who had already left the palace, would not enter the palace gate half a step again, even if Han Gang was killed in the palace, they would only wait until the next day to enter the palace to avenge Han Gang.

Similarly, Zhang Dian must have entered the queen mother's bedroom at this time, no matter what was waiting for him, the prime minister of the empire, Han Gang and Su Song would never enter the palace for half a step.

Reaching out and turning the knob, the flame on the wick of the kerosene lamp jumped twice and was extinguished.

Han Gang turned over and said to Wang Yi, who was already lying down and sleeping, "Sleep, tomorrow will be a good day." ”

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To enter the palace, or not to enter the palace, this is the question.

Kumamoto is in a dilemma.

Two quarters of an hour earlier, when he had received news from a messenger sent by Chapter, he hesitated between two choices.

This is really a rare thing for a minister who once commanded a large army and destroyed a large country.

Earlier today, he signed a ban with the rest of the Jaesuke that made it difficult to enter and exit the Imperial City at night. Kumamoto stayed at home in the name of this ban, but Zhang Tun sent someone to report it, but he should have let himself enter the palace.

Let's not mention whether I can break the ban and enter the palace, but just say that once I enter the palace and meet the Queen Mother and the Son of Heaven, what should I do?

Entering the palace means facing the Queen Mother and the Son of Heaven, and even having to choose between the two on the spot. and not entering the palace, in line with the previous joint ban, but there may also be the original intention of sending people to report in violation of regulations.

This is really a dilemma for Kumamoto.

What Kumamoto wants to do most is to avoid the chaos, get rid of danger completely, and become an outsider standing on the embankment.

But he doesn't know what to do now, and that's the biggest problem he's facing.

He is not close to Zhang, Han, and Su, and has nothing to do with the Son of Heaven, among the two provinces, Kumamoto is a free-spirited faction that does not rely on all sides, which means that there is no chance to improve, and it also means that it is safe and will not be the object of suppression, but it also means that the news is blocked, and many key information will not be sent to him.

Know yourself and know your opponent, and you will not be defeated in a hundred battles. On the battlefield, not knowing the enemy's situation means that the probability of defeat is rolling up. If you are not well-informed in the court, even if you are framed, you may not know who did it.

Standing in the cold night, Kumamoto suddenly felt that the position he had always insisted on before was wrong.

"To participate in politics, the chariots and horses are ready." The housekeeper came in and reported to Kumamoto.

When he got the news, Kumamoto ordered someone to prepare the carriage and horses, but the honor guard was ready, but Kumamoto had not yet made up his mind.

"Politics?"

Seeing that Kumamoto didn't respond, the housekeeper raised his voice a little more.

"No, wait." Kumamoto raised his hand and pressed it.

Kumamoto ruled his family with military law, and his family law was strict, and the housekeeper didn't dare to say more, so he bowed his head and retreated.

Kumamoto looked out the window, his brow furrowed.

In the end, he planned to wait for the reaction of the other Zaisuke before making his choice.

But who to keep an eye on to make the decision, Kumamoto's mind is a mess again.

Han Gang ...... This choice is at odds with my original intention;

Zeng Xiaokuan...... Staring at him is no different from staring at Zhangdun;

Su Song...... If before tonight, Kumamoto would definitely follow Su Song, although Su Song and Han Gang jointly supported the Qi Academy, but Su Pingzhang, who was regarded as the elder, did not have a front with Han Gang in politics, and over the years, among the courtiers, the most respectful to the Son of Heaven was him, the prime minister, Pingzhang. But after Su Song's night visit to Hanfu today, this choice has disappeared.

Do you want to stare at Zhang Qi...... But Kumamoto knew that Zhang Qi completely relied on the Queen Mother, and in this situation, if he kept an eye on him, he might fall into the pit together.

After carefully considering each of them, Kumamoto found that there was something inappropriate.

Several times in the two provinces, there is indeed no colleague who holds the same position as Kumamoto, and in such a situation, of course, it is inconvenient to make a decision.

Let's wait.

Since I don't know who to stare at now, let's just see everyone's reaction.

The front yard is brightly lit, and in the study, there is only one light like a bean.

Kumamoto thought under the lamp and decided to respond to the changes with the same.

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"Really? Is there really no movement? ”

"The villain does not dare to deceive the privy, and there is indeed no movement."

"Okay, let's go down and rest first."

Standing in front of the car door and wandering for a long time, Zhang Qi, who finally waited for the news, sent people away, and then turned around and went back to the backyard.

"Privy?"

Dozens of Yuan Sui, who were already ready to go, were puzzled as to which one their master was singing.

"It's all gone." Zhang Qi waved his hand to let everyone disperse.

Today, Zhang Qi and other colleagues issued a warrant, and now in the past Xuande Gate, as long as there is no Han Gang as a guide, I am afraid that I will not be able to enter the palace.

Since the Han Mansion has not moved, he should not do anything more.

The safety of the Queen Mother is very important, but the Son of Heaven is also waiting in the palace, so it's different.

Zhang Qi can be sure that in front of the Son of Heaven, he will never be able to please him.

Han Gang and Zhang Dian can allow themselves to sit in the position of privy envoys, and they may even allow themselves to take another step, but Zhao Guanjia will definitely not.

Anxious about what the Queen Mother was anxious about, thinking about what the Queen Mother thought, and giving gifts to the family, many of them were led by Zhang Qi to stir things up, and then the prime ministers nodded leisurely.

It's too early to switch to the Son of Heaven, the Queen Mother has already woken up, and it is not necessarily the Son of Heaven who wins.

Zhang Qi wanted to have both sides, while currying favor in front of the Queen Mother, and giving favors to the Son of Heaven.

But this kind of attitude at both ends of the first rat is absolutely unacceptable to the emperor, even if he will tolerate it for a while, the queen of autumn will always come to settle the general account.

But the current situation is like a small broken ship sitting in the stormy waves, and I don't know when the ship will be destroyed and people will die.

It would be nice if Zhang Dian and Han Gang could give an accurate word, and they would save themselves from worrying. It's a pity that I was treated as an outsider.

Thinking of this, my heart is like a fire, and I am also a dignified privy envoy, what can I do to reduce the military power?

But Han Gang and Zhang Dian are both prime ministers with extremely high prestige in the army, and they are all over the forbidden army, so they can completely ignore the power of military orders in the hands of the privy envoys.

"All back." Zhang Qi scolded like a vent, "Sleep! ”

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"Pingzhang, no one has entered the palace."

With the report of the people in the house, there was the sound of more drums in the night wind, and the hands of the clock in the study were also reporting the time.

Su Ziyuan looked at the clock and said to Su Song, "It seems that it won't come out." ”

"It's all this time, if you want to come out, you will come out a long time ago, since you haven't come out, then you won't come out again." Speaking of this, Su Song suddenly laughed, "It's like a tongue twister." ”

When you get older, your temperament becomes like that of a child, and in private you don't have the stability of the pillars of the country, but you become a little old naughty child's temper.

Su Ziyuan pursed his lips, but didn't say anything.

He is Han Gang's in-law, and he is Han Gang's core assistant in Liangguang, Su Song will not tell his son about some recent things, but he can discuss them with Su Ziyuan.

Su Ziyuan said solemnly: "Since the two governments jointly issued a ban today, without the handwritten letter of Zhang Xianggong, no one will be able to enter the imperial city tonight." I don't think anyone will break their promise and hit the wall. ”

Several messengers sent by Zhangdun had warrants in their hands, but they all stated that they were leaving the palace instead of entering the palace, and several of the deacons who received the letter could not use this to enter the palace.

Even if the privy envoy or the governor is calling the door outside, only Han Gang can call the door open, and in the past two nights, it has always been Han Gang's people who have been guarding the Xuande Gate, not anyone else.

However, no one can rule out the possibility of accidents, maybe there are people who really want to win a greater benefit in the recent chaos, and have full confidence to be able to suppress the defenders on the head of the city.

Su Song and Su Ziyuan waited for half the night, and none of them chose to try their reputation.

"Boxu." Su Song called Su Ziyuan's words.

Su Ziyuan nodded, waiting for Su Song's words.

"Your in-laws have never been worry-free." Su Song sighed.

Su Ziyuan said: "But my brother still supports him." ”

"My brother has never gambled in his life, but this time he has staked his life on the line, it depends on whether he can get his wish this time."

Su Ziyuan sighed from the bottom of his heart, "If the Son of Heaven is virtuous, why do we have to take risks when we are a courtier." ”

Su Song shook his head, "Back then, Han Yukun tried to protect the Son of Heaven, but he was actually thinking about today.

Su Ziyuan's face was shocked, and he opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he didn't know what to say.

"I'm scared." Su Song squinted his eyes and smiled as if he had succeeded in a prank, and then his smile retracted, "Next, it's up to Zhang Zihou." ”