Over the years, although Xiao Jiangyuan has gradually established her own reputation and has her own position in the court, and many courtiers are convinced by her, and even quite dependent, there are also some old and stubborn people, who always want to speak with her status as a eunuch, especially the previous prime ministers.

Whether they are civil ministers or capable ministers, they essentially disapprove of eunuchs interfering in politics, but some of them, like Yao Chong and Song Jing, dare to speak out, and some are forced by Xiao Jiangyuan's identity and power, although they have ideas, they dare not speak, and this is not much difference for Xiao Jiangyuan. Because as long as she has the opportunity, even if she does not have the identity of a woman, she will still be kicked out of the court by them and return to the so-called position that belongs to her.

Where is her place, and how can they decide?

It's a pity that she lived in the court in her early years, if she is not a woman, she can only be a eunuch, otherwise she will pretend to be a real man early in the morning, and take the imperial examination, there is no way to have a piece of the world. But now it's too late to say this, she can only stubbornly guard the identity of the eunuch, move forward step by step, can't regress or turn back, otherwise she will lose everything and never recover.

The eunuch has achieved three grades, which is the ultimate since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and it is naturally good if it can rise further, but it seems difficult at present. She is now about thirty years old, too young to convince the public, even if she doesn't have to follow her qualifications, she has to wait for someone to be older, but she is very patient in this regard.

If you don't rush to go up, then you will have more part-time work. Now that she has both internal and external considerations, and is in charge of the military, she is a little too busy, and it is about the same, but she still feels that it is not enough. She wants more protection, the more the better.

Li Longji certainly has affection for her, but she can't rest assured of Li Longji just by affection. People's hearts are fickle, and feelings are even more so, just as the Son of Heaven cannot wholeheartedly believe in and respect his courtiers only by affection and righteousness, nor can he treat the king like this. It's not cold-blooded, it's the safest thing to do, at least for yourself.

Xiao Jiangyuan was moved, so he did it. Taking advantage of the chat, she quietly revealed the news that Han Xiu was about to visit the prime minister to Pei Niangzi.

This matter has nothing to do with Pei Niangzi, but it can be closely related to Li Linfu, she believes that Pei Niangzi will go to Li Linfu's house and tell him about it.

The opportunity has been given by Xiao Jiangyuan, whether Li Linfu can seize it or not depends on himself.

Instead of waiting for the prime minister to reluctantly befriend her, she would like to bring one out herself.

On March 16, the twenty-first year of the Kaiyuan Dynasty, Han Xiu officially paid homage to the prime minister.

Xiao Song lifted a stone this time, smashed his own feet, and also affected Xiao Jiangyuan and Li Longji.

It is said that Han Xiu is quiet and quiet, has a noble character, is upright, and is soft and easy to control.

When he was doing idle work, he was indeed silent, and it was not his job, so he never said a word; He is indeed of high character, so that people can't find the slightest fault in his body; He is also upright, and he demands not only of himself, but of others. As for softness, when you agree with him, or if you behave in a way that meets his standards, he will do so.

But now, he is the prime minister, and he can say many things and do many things.

After being an emperor for more than 20 years, Li Longji is already a little complacent and can't listen to too direct advice, so whether it is Xiao Song or the officials under him, when he plays state affairs, he will tacitly adjust his words to make them smooth and euphemistic. Han Xiu had long heard this unpleasantly, but it was difficult to seek politics without being in his position before, and now he could justifiably refute it.

Even Xiao Song, who recommended him as the prime minister, he didn't let go, and even took Xiao Song as the first one.

This was a surprise to everyone.

No one thought that Han Xiu would not give Xiao Song face as soon as he took office, I heard that Xiao Song boasted about Haikou for Han Xiu in front of the Son of Heaven, and now he is avenged by the general, and he can't beat his chest and regret it? The officials who were biased towards Xiao Song couldn't help but feel sorry for Xiao Song.

Regarding the statement that En will take revenge, Han Xiu scoffed. He believes that Xiao Song's recommendation of him as the prime minister is the position and responsibility of the prime minister, and he is promoting talents for the country, and should not become a means for Xiao Song to establish personal favors. Therefore, there is no need for him to worry about the so-called "kindness", so he obeys and even flatters Xiao Song.

Some officials couldn't help but look at the joke, but it didn't take long for them to be refuted by Han Xiu with their own mistakes.

The scene was very embarrassing for a while, Xiao Jiangyuan opened his mouth to ease the atmosphere, but Han Xiu used the cliché that eunuchs are not allowed to interfere in politics, and he was scolded back.

Now only Li Longji can come forward. I thought that Han Xiu would save some face for himself, but he didn't want Han Xiu to list the shortcomings that Li Longji had done over the years, and also pointed out that he had hunted a lot in recent years, went to the pear orchard more and more, and took care of state affairs less. A set of words made Li Longji's face blush and white for a while, but it was all the truth, and he couldn't find anything to refute.

He even felt a familiar fear for the first time in a long time, which had made him resist and made him steady.

Only then did everyone understand that daring to love this new appearance was not aimed at anyone, nor was it at odds with anyone, but that Yan Shi generally treated everyone equally, as long as he felt that it was wrong, even the Son of Heaven would not be treated specially.

If before, the court was still able to calm the wind and drizzle, and retain some quiet and peace, since then, the situation has taken a sharp turn for the worse, not to mention the bitter wind and rain, and the cold wind with ice crystals, blowing through the backbones of everyone.

Han Xiu really made Li Longji both respectful and afraid.

In the past, Xiao Jiangyuan's attitude towards the same person would always be different from Li Longji's, but this time, they maintained a high degree of consistency.

is so upright, only admits death, has a pure heart, and goes straight to words and deeds, they have only seen one person for so many years, and now they finally see the second person.

Han Xiu's appearance only made one person feel sincerely happy, and that was Song Jing. After hearing about Han Xiu's words and deeds, he also specially put a table on Li Longji, praising Han Xiu for having his own demeanor back then, which was not much better than Wei Zheng during the period of Emperor Taizong, and hoped that Li Longji could listen to Han Xiu's loyal advice and use officials like Han Xiu more.

Li Longji's eyelids jumped after reading this recital, and when he saw Xiao Jiangyuan smiling, he raised his eyebrows and said: "Obviously, you were also refuted by him in person, this is the first time in so many years, why are you not frustrated and unhappy at all, but seem to be happier than before?" ”

"Because for everyone, Han Xianggong's existence is only good, not harmful." If Xiao Jiangyuan misses the time of the past, except when Empress Zetian was alive, that was the day when Song Jing was the prime minister. At that time, she could see Li Longji's trembling and cautious appearance every day, and Li Longji at that time almost never made mistakes, and was as well-behaved as a docile rabbit.

It's not that she doesn't worry about herself, it's just that Han Xiu's refutation is too late, and she can't shake her power and status at this moment. What's more, the prime minister will always be replaced if he is appointed full-time and shortly, for a maximum of three or four years, and she is not in a hurry at this time.

She didn't blame Han Xiu, because that was what he should do, and he had the courage to do it, which already made her appreciate it very much.

After that, not only would she not deliberately hide Han Xiu's watch, but she would give priority to Li Longji to see.

"It's amazing." Li Longji raised his forehead with a headache and said, "I gave you such power, you don't have to ......"

"That's why everyone is at ease with the minister, isn't it?"

"When it's time to use it, you can still use it......"

"That's not going to work - Han Xianggong is a good official."

is still the kind of good official she admires but can't do.

Han Xiu poured all his blood into the position of prime minister, he was bent on making the monarch wake up and change his way through his outspokenness, so as to make Datang better. Maybe he was a little anxious, a little extreme, and a little bigger, but some hidden dangers have been accumulated for many years, maybe he needs this kind of quick knife, Xiao Jiangyuan has no reason to stop him, and even secretly helps him to establish his authority.

Since the death of Wang Maozhong, Cheng Boxian, the general of Jinwu, came to Xiao Jiangyuan to worship his brother with a different surname. Hearing that Cheng Boxian was arrogant and lascivious, Xiao Jiangyuan did not hide it after checking what happened, but wrote an anonymous letter and delivered it to Han Xiu.

On the second day, Li Longji was planning to dispose of Li Meiyu, the county lieutenant of Wannian, and Han Xiu poked out Cheng Boxian's matter, insisting that if Li Longji wanted to deal with it, he should first dispose of Cheng Boxian, who had a higher official position and a greater crime, otherwise he would not agree to punish Li Meiyu. Li Longji couldn't resist Han Xiu, but seeing that Han Xiu still didn't feel enough, he pointed the finger at Xiao Jiangyuan, thinking that Cheng Boxian dared to act so boldly and recklessly by relying on Xiao Jiangyuan's power. Li Longji wanted to protect himself, but when he saw Xiao Jiangyuan take the initiative to stand up, he asked to be punished with ten strokes of the cane and fined for one year.

He immediately understood everything, he was originally a little dissatisfied with Han Xiu, but seeing that Xiao Jiangyuan could do this, he also began to listen to Han Xiu's words seriously, just as he was well-behaved back then.

It's just that he can't keep himself trapped in Xingqing Palace, he doesn't go out of the gate, and he has no fun, so he ignores Xiao Jiangyuan's persuasion, and occasionally goes out of the palace in micro-clothes, or goes to the Forbidden Garden to hunt, or goes to the pear orchard. He also made people expand the Calyx Xianghui Building, so that there is an extra passage downstairs, which can lead directly to the Furong Garden and Qujiang Pond.

However, he always couldn't have fun, because he always felt weak, and whenever he was most interested, he would think of Han Xiu's stiff face, and then he was full of excitement, pulling Xiao Jiangyuan and asking in a low voice: "Let's come out this time, Han Xianggong really doesn't know, right?" ”

Every time he saw Li Longji like this, Xiao Jiangyuan couldn't help laughing: "Even if you don't know now, you will know sooner or later." ”

"Just keep quiet, don't let him know?"

"So why are you so rebellious and just put up with it for two or three years?"

"Where can I bear this?" Li Longji retorted, "You are not good at hunting, and you don't know the rhythm of music, of course you can't understand my feelings." ”

"But the minister is as weak as everyone else."

Li Longji: "......"

Isn't that a good thing?