When Zhao Ceying returned to the throne, he asked someone where Zhao Zongquan was.

Then I heard that Han Qi was also here today, so I didn't delay the time and rushed over as soon as possible.

Regarding Li Hao's attitude, Zhao Zongquan and Han Qi were also very different, and when they saw Zhao Ceying coming back, they hurriedly asked, "How is it, what did Li Hao say?"

Zhao Ceying replied: "Today I asked Li Hao, what did the queen mother say when she invited him into the palace the day before yesterday.

Li Hao told me directly that the queen mother just asked him to remain neutral and restrain the western suburbs camp that day, instead of letting him support Zhao Zonghan.

He also clearly agreed to this request, so he would not say which side he would support."

Hearing this, Zhao Zongquan was quite surprised and asked, "Is this really what Li Hao told you, did he take the initiative to say it?"

Zhao Ceying replied, "I also thought it was strange, but I did only ask for a while, and then he took the initiative to tell me, without any intention of hiding it."

After this confirmation, Zhao Zongquan and Han Qi fell into deep thought at the same time.

Originally, when Bi Zhongyou sent back the news a few days ago, the two of them didn't think it was very credible, but now that Li Hao has come to prove it, the credibility has greatly increased.

Of course, this matter can't be so certain, after all, Li Hao and Empress Cao colluded, and there was a possibility of transmitting wrong news to outsiders.

So Han Qi said, "Actually, according to Li Hao, this matter can also be explained.

After all, in the eyes of Queen Cao, the palace has been controlled by her, as long as the camp in the western suburbs does not move, the palace will be safe, and she will not be able to ask for any edict at that time.

And with her dignity as a queen, who can say that the edict she took out is fake."

Han Qi's explanation is indeed correct, and the reason why Empress Cao is doing this now is based on this point.

Zhao Zongquan and his son also felt that this was reasonable, and even if they started to discuss, what impact would Li Hao's decision have.

First of all, because of this matter, Li Hao will definitely put some of his energy into the western suburbs camp, and Gu Tingye and Yang Wenyuan, who were originally focused on the outside, will also start to come to the western suburbs camp.

In this way, those generals who were originally attracted by Zhao Zongquan while everyone was not paying attention may have a great chance of being discovered.

And even if it is not discovered, with these people, it will not be easy to quietly transfer troops.

But to think about it differently, if the troops of the western suburbs can't move on both sides, the key to determining the outcome is in the palace.

Now the two generals in charge of the army in the palace each have one on their side and one on Queen Cao's side, and this matter is still hidden from Queen Cao.

In this case, Zhao Zongquan's side has a lot of room to operate, and naturally there are more chances of winning.

The overall result is still very favorable for Zhao Zongquan.

Of course, all of this is based on the fact that Li Hao is telling the truth.

So after a pause of analysis, Zhao Zongquan said to his son, "You will keep in touch with Li Hao for the rest of the time, and find a way to try to see if what he said is the truth."

Then he said to Han Qi, "In addition, on the side of the Salt and Iron Division, can you find something for Li Hao to involve his energy."

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For Zhao Zongquan's request, both of them readily agreed, after all, it was also in their own interests.

So in the next period of time, Li Hao was provoked by Chen Shengzhi in the Salt and Iron Division, and he was very busy.

On the one hand, Zhao Ceying often came to show his goodwill, and he pulled Li Hao and Tan Tian to talk about things at every turn, and outsiders looked like they were mixing oil in honey.

This contradictory scene not only made Li Hao feel that Hu Tu, but also made Queen Cao and them look strange, and they didn't understand what Zhao Zongquan thought.

It's just that compared to Queen Cao, Li Hao can also ask directly.

So one day, when Zhao Ceying came over, Li Hao asked directly, "What kind of idea are you guys fighting, on the one hand, let people toss me, and on the other

Let me show you what kind of charter you have."

Hearing this, Zhao Ceying did not evade it, and Han Qi stood on his father's side, it was not a secret, many well-informed people knew it.

replied directly: "Although Prime Minister Han supports my father, he is the Great Minister after all, and my father can't really control everything.

I really don't know why he did this time, and I can't say that it was Lord Chen's normal conditioning of the three divisions."

Li Hao snorted coldly, looked at Zhao Ceying with a ghostly look, and said, "Are you stupid to me!

I still know what is deliberately targeted and what is normal.

If you don't want to say it, forget it, why bother to say this nonsense that no one believes."

Then Zhao Ceying wanted to defend himself, but was stopped by Li Hao with words.

"Even if you don't want to say it, I won't force you, I'll investigate this matter myself, but if you really find out something then, don't blame me."

Zhao Ceying can also think of Li Hao's reaction, but there is no need to stop it.

After all, even if he gave an answer, who could guarantee that Li Hao would not check in private.

Since the result may not change, there is no need to waste his tongue, and Zhao Ceying doesn't think Li Hao can find out anything.

Skipping this topic, Zhao Ceying accompanied Li Hao to talk again before leaving.

After Zhao Ceying left, Li Hao began to calm down and recalled all kinds of things after he returned to Beijing.

What Li Hao said to Zhao Ceying just now was not a joke, Li Hao really planned to check it.

Anyway, Li Hao felt that Han Qi would not target him for no reason, especially since Li Hao had already expressed his attitude now.

Even if it's for pretence, you should stop for a few days.

And Li Hao and Han Qi don't have much intersection now, the root cause of this targeting is still on Zhao Zong's whole body in the final analysis.

Moreover, Li Hao knew in his heart that with these things that Chen Shengzhi did, it would be too exaggerated to say that he could bring himself down.

These things are more disgusting and a serious waste of one's own time.

From this point of view, Li Hao felt that Zhao Zongquan must be doing something in secret, and he was afraid that he would find out, so he did these things, trying to drag himself down.

With this premise, Li Hao was thinking about where Zhao Zongquan might exert his strength.

First of all, in the government and politics, although Zhao Zongquan has Han Qi to support him, but he also has Ouyang Xiu in him, if there is really any problem in the government and politics, he will definitely not be able to hide it.

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Other than that, it's only in military power.

The two most important men and horses in Bianjing City are the garrison of the palace and the soldiers and horses of the western suburbs battalion, both of which are possible.

After all, Bi Zhongyou exposed his identity here, and Zhao Zongquan didn't know about it, so he was too busy to take care of the palace, so as to improve Bi Zhongyou's safety.

As for the camp in the western suburbs, there are more people here, and the composition of the personnel is more complicated, some of these people must have taken refuge in Zhao Zongquan, and it is possible to protect these people.

After thinking about it, Li Hao still turned his attention to the camp in the western suburbs.

After all, the situation in the palace can be roughly guessed, but the situation in the western suburbs is really not well understood.

Although Li Hao may not necessarily do anything after finding out, there is nothing wrong with understanding it first.

And since Empress Cao talked to Li Hao, Gu Tingye has been idle for a long time, just to find something for him to do.

However, this time Li Hao did not plan to put things on the bright side, but to secretly pass the things to Gu Tingye, so as not to make any mistakes when he got them.

So when Li Hao was in the Yanwang Rebellion, the tunnels he dug came in handy again.

Now the house on the other side of the tunnel has also been bought by Li Hao, of course, the specific appearance is for others to go, so as not to be discovered by someone with a heart.

With this secret channel, this is going to pass on a message or something in private,

It's a lot easier.

In this way, a letter from Li Hao quietly arrived in Gu Tingye's hand.

Gu Tingye didn't say anything about Li Hao's request, anyway, now he has to go to the camp in the western suburbs often, and it's good to check this matter by the way.

Just when everyone had their own thoughts, there was good news from the palace, it turned out that Zhao Zhen had been recuperating for so many days.

His health has finally improved, and he can already get up and walk around the courtyard, and he will be able to go to the court normally in a few days.

Li Hao, who heard the news, was naturally very happy, although on the whole, Zhao Zhen definitely couldn't delay it for too long.

But depending on the situation, it seems that this critical illness has survived, and looking at the current situation, maybe we can survive this year.

Now Fu Bi's filial piety period is less than three months, as long as he can last until that time, I believe that Zhao Zhen will definitely let Fu Bi return to the court.

At that time, Fu Bi can be used to balance Han Qi, which is much more useful than Ouyang Xiu.

Even one step closer, it is impossible to directly return Fu Bi to the position of prime minister of the DPRK, and it is impossible to kick Han Qi out with Ouyang Xiu.

After all, it can be seen from the previous events that Zhao Zhen no longer has a good impression of Han Qi, otherwise he would not have sent letters one after another to recall Fu Bi.

However, this time is not something that Li Hao can grasp after all, it can only depend on God's will, and now Li Hao can only do what is in front of him.

So Li Hao made a special trip to the palace, went to Zhao Zhen to ask for peace, and wanted to discuss the matter of the edict and the military talisman.

Originally, Zhao Zhen felt that his life was short, so he gave himself these two things, and wanted to use himself as the last guarantee.

But now that Zhao Zhen has eased up, who knows if Zhao Zhen will have other thoughts at this time.

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However, this time when he entered the palace, although Li Hao did see Zhao Zhen, Queen Cao also waited by her side all the time, so Li Hao never had a chance.

After all, the relevant edicts and military talismans cannot be known to Empress Cao, because Zhao Zhen's purpose in doing this is to guard against Empress Cao.

This has to let her know, don't make a fuss, don't get into a fight with the emperor and queen, and suffer herself.

So in this case, Li Hao could only talk to Zhao Zhen about something, and then left the palace.

Except for Li Hao's side, Zhao Zongquan was really disappointed when he heard the news.

Because Zhao Zhen's normality means that Zhao Zongquan will have to wait if he wants to succeed to the throne, this kind of waiting is worrying.

In addition, it is Han Qi's matter, in this matter, Zhao Zongquan's attitude is completely opposite to Li Hao.

Because Han Qi is one of the pillars supporting Zhao Zongquan, once Fu Bi replaces Han Qi, it will be too great a loss for Zhao Zongquan.

Originally, Ouyang Xiu's opinion of Zhao Zongquan was not good, and Fu Bi's attitude was unknown, in case Fu Bi didn't like him.

The unanimous opposition of the two prime ministers may really affect Zhao Zhen's attitude.

Thinking of this, Zhao Zongquan didn't understand why the original situation was so good, how could it become so bad.

The more he thought about it, the more he couldn't sit still, so Zhao Zongquan went to invite Han Qi again to discuss countermeasures.

After Han Qi came, Zhao Zongquan immediately asked, "Great Minister, Fu Bi's Ding worry period is not long, will he return to the court and take your place at that time?"

Regarding Zhao Zongquan's question, Han Qi really didn't want to answer, because he knew that if Zhao Zhen still had time, he would definitely replace himself, even if Zhao Zhen finally chose to let Zhao Zongquan succeed him.

Of course, Han Qi also believes that Zhao Zongquan will also get himself back after succeeding to the throne, after all, he can better stabilize the situation for him.

But in that case, his relationship with Zhao Zongquan will really become a pure monarch.

Without the strength of Conglong, what is the difference between himself and other courtiers, this does not meet the expectations that Han Qi gave himself.

Not to mention, after he leaves Beijing, Zhao Zongquan may not be able to ascend the throne, so it is a loss

It's too big to lose.

Han Qi sighed in his heart and said, "When the official family had this idea when they asked for the crown prince, but at that time, Fu Bi was unwilling to take the favor in advance, so he gave up.

If the official family really seizes the opportunity now, I am afraid that he will do it again, provided that he has enough time, of course."

These words made Zhao Zongquan's heart cold, and what he wanted to do at this time seemed to be powerless.

But at this point, Zhao Zongquan is not willing to give up.

So he discussed it with Han Qi to see if there was any way to break the situation.

As a result, after a discussion, it was found that the crux of this matter was time, as long as Zhao Zhen could die before Fu Bi returned to the court, then there would be nothing.

But at this time, the two really have no way to know.

Originally, Zhao Zongquan and the others could still get some inside information from the imperial doctor.

But this time, I don't know why, the imperial doctor who treated Zhao Zhen was replaced, which made Zhao Zongquan suddenly cut off the news.

In addition, during this time, these imperial doctors all lived in the palace.

stayed in the Funing Hall on weekdays, and there was the surveillance of Empress Cao's henchmen, and even Bi Zhongyou couldn't touch it.

In this case, the news about Zhao Zhen's condition was cut off at once, which made Zhao Zongquan feel a little unsure.

But there was no better way for a while, so I could only say that I would wait for those imperial doctors to leave the palace, and then come to find a way to inquire.

Compared with the concerns and speculations of outsiders, Empress Cao in the palace is also worried at this time.

Although by Zhao Zhen's side, Queen Cao pretended to be happy, but after returning to her bedroom, her face couldn't help but sink.

Of course, no one in Queen Cao noticed this scene, because the eunuchs and maids in the palace had been driven out.

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