Chapter 87: Truth
Zhao Xudao: It's not because of the abolition. When she heard that I was going to abolish it, it was like abolishing herself, and the opposition was unprecedented. I am strange, I think that at the beginning, when I abolished Empress Meng, she didn't say a word, and today she came to me to talk to me about the decency of the court, what kind of husband and wife affection. As a mother-in-law, she should have a bowl of water, how could she decide what I did and decide on national affairs because of my own preferences? To put it mildly, if it wasn't for the tenth sister who suddenly came to visit her today, I might have quarreled with her on the spot!
When Ouyang Shu heard this, he knew the reason why the Queen Mother Baba sent someone to find Zhao Jing, and it seemed that it was not an ordinary conversation with her, but she was looking for her to put out the fire. However, from this point of view, Zhao Xu's determination to abolish the queen has indeed been made, otherwise how could he easily collide with the queen mother.
Zhao Xu waited for a while, and seeing that Ouyang Shu did not respond, he asked a little strangely: Aiqing, what do you think?
Ouyang Shu secretly pondered: The reason why you want to abolish the queen, how can I not know, now not only me, but also so many horses under my command are fighting for my son's ascendancy, you want to help my son's mother ascend to the throne, how can I not agree? However, he pretended to groan on his face, and finally said: The minister thinks that this abolition is His Majesty's private matter, and it should be said by His Majesty. To put it mildly, today others have asked about the abolition of the queen, and it is unknown whether someone will ask about the abolition of the prince tomorrow, or even whether someone will do Huo Guang's thing. Therefore, a foreign minister should not ask about this matter!
Ouyang Shu didn't seem to say anything, but in fact, he expressed his attitude very skillfully, and his words were very beautiful, even after he finished speaking, he showed for the first time that he was so talented in slapping sycophants.
Sure enough, the gloom on Zhao Xu's face dissipated a little, he sat down quietly, and said: If everyone is as loyal and knowledgeable as Aiqing, it would be fine, but there are some people who always like to show their loyalty in front of me, and they don't have Wei Zheng's ability, but they want to follow suit and learn from Wei Zheng's actions, which really makes me feel uncomfortable!
Ouyang Shu continued to fan the flames and said: Your Majesty doesn't have to care, there are always some people who like to pick thorns for others to show their abilities, the more Your Majesty cares about such people, the more these people will feel valued, and then the more high-spirited they will be. On the other hand, if Your Majesty ignores their existence and ignores them, they will naturally feel bored and shut up!
Ouyang Shu said as he secretly felt ashamed, although he couldn't see his face clearly, he felt that he must have a treacherous face hanging at this moment. Because what he just said is often a crooked reason of those traitors in history who lured the emperor to listen to and believe partially. Ouyang Shu never thought that he would have the time to say such a crooked reason.
Sure enough, Zhao Xu was very cooperative, and the little shadow on his face immediately disappeared, he nodded with satisfaction, and said: What Aiqing said is really every word, and the so-called golden jade words are nothing more than that. Very good, when Aiqing said this, I suddenly felt that my body was not so unpleasant. It's okay, Aiqing will go back first, and I don't have to take my pulse today!
Ouyang Shu hurriedly said: Thank you, Your Majesty, for the compliment! At the door, there was a little yellow door with Zhao Xu, who was accompanying him, and he diligently led Ouyang Shu, the red man in front of the emperor, out of the palace.
Let's say Zhao Xu's side, sit there quietly, and wait until Ouyang Shu walks away, then turn to Tong Guan beside him and say: Tong Companion, what do you think?
The title of Tong Companion immediately evoked a lot of memories of Tong Guan. I remember that when Zhao Xu was very young, he was commensurate with Zhang Dian and Zhao Xu's generation, but after being in power, he usually called him by his name. At that time, Tong Guan didn't think this title was very rare, but after so many years, when he heard it again, he was still shocked in his heart. At the same time, a rare tenderness welled up in his heart.
Eunuchs have always been demonized by people, and when ordinary people mention eunuchs, they are all called eunuchs and rotten temples, as if eunuchs are heartless, greedy, gluttonous, and shameless. In fact, eunuchs are also human beings, and they also have human thinking, but many eunuchs have a certain distortion in their psychology after losing their male roots, which does not mean that they do not have sincere feelings.
Tong Guan himself has no offspring, and he did have a flattering element in bringing Zhao Xu before, but he really loved Zhao Xu in his heart. Even subconsciously, Tong Guan has regarded Zhao Xu as his own child. For the sake of his own future, although he colluded with this and that, he never directly hit Zhao Xu's idea. It's just that over the years, Zhao Xu's power has become more and more powerful, and his majesty has also increased with the increase of power, so that Tong Guan gradually only dared to be in awe, and he didn't dare to cherish it.
And the title of Tong Companion reawakened the tenderness in Tong Guan's heart, which was close to death. Tong Guan suddenly appeared, the person in front of him was still a child who was crying and making trouble in his arms back then, but he had faded away from immaturity and replaced with a mature face. But none of these can erase the memories in Tong Guan's heart.
Tong Guan's rather majestic eyes oozed some tears, he hid his head and wiped the tears that were about to flow out, then turned his head again and said softly: What Li County Ling said is very reasonable!
Although Tong Guan hated Ouyang Shu in his heart, Ouyang Shu was the first person who not only pinched his handle, but also used it to threaten him unscrupulously. But Tong Guan still didn't dare to resist, and he still didn't understand why his every move was in Ouyang Shu's eyes. This kind of unknown turned into fear, and he was extremely afraid of Ouyang Shu. Even if he was now in the palace, and only he and Zhao Xu were alone, he still didn't dare to say that Ouyang Shu was not.
Zhao Xu nodded and said: Tong Banban also said the same, then my determination can also be made. However, there are still two things that need to be done before the abolition can be established, but I am around
Tong Guan's heart was excited, and he hurriedly said: Why did the official family say this, isn't there still an old slave around the official family? As soon as the words came out, he immediately regretted it. He finally came back to his senses, no, isn't it just for his own words that the official family has just exaggerated this atmosphere?
It's just that the fairy tale has been exported, and it is impossible to take it back, so I have to continue to pretend to be resolute and try to make myself more willing.
Tong Guan's expression changed, how could Zhao Xu not see it in his eyes, a hint of a treacherous smile flashed in his eyes. He was different from anyone else, and from the day he was sensible, he had been telling himself that feelings were nothing at all, just a means to achieve their own ends. For an emperor, feelings are definitely poison that harms himself. Therefore, he has never given real affection to anyone else except her. Because of this, he occasionally reveals his true feelings, often with good results, such as this time.
Immediately, a hint of emotion flashed in Zhao Xu's eyes, and he said: It is said that it is not bad at all to see loyal ministers in adversity, I know that no matter when, you will be by my side!
Tong Guan also looked at Zhao Xu with a touched face, but he was secretly complaining in his heart. Since Zhao Xu used such a means to lure himself to help him, the difficulty of this matter can be imagined.
Zhao Xu said again: The first thing is relatively simple, it is never possible to abolish the establishment for no reason, there must always be a name
Tong Guan nodded hurriedly and said: Don't worry, the official family, there will always be this head!
Zhao Xu said appreciatively: I have always been at ease when doing things together. And this second thing, his voice became smaller and smaller, Tong Guan had no choice but to lean his ear, and Zhao Xu said a word in his ear.
When Tong Guan heard this, his eyes widened, and he fell to his knees and trembled.