Tang Dynasty Mingyue Song Dynasty Pass

Chapter 391 Clues behind the scenes
Jinling Imperial Palace, Chengxin Hall.

Li Yu sat in front of the table and took the information sent by the hidden guards in the Jinwu Guard. There were some clues about the poisoning of the eunuchs and the ambush outside the city. Although there was no clear evidence, it was enough to find out the real behind-the-scenes.

But judging from the appearance of the black-clothed assassin and the eunuch's behavior before the poisoning, it can still vaguely point to someone.

"The assassin was transferred by Chen Jue, deputy envoy of the Privy Council, and the mastermind behind the palace poisoning probably came from the Wei family..." Li Yu muttered to himself.

Chief Eunuch Feng Jian bowed his head and said, "Although there is not enough evidence, all signs show that Commander Chen of the Privy Council and the Wei family of the imperial concubine are the most suspected."

Li Yu frowned, and with these clues alone, he could not be convicted.Fortunately, there was no real evidence, so he felt that he could slow down a bit, otherwise, he would not be able to make up his mind on how to deal with these two people.

After all, both Chen Jue and Wei Cen are the veterans of the three dynasties, and they are also the few remaining veterans of the Song Party. Disposing of them is tantamount to sending a signal to the court that the new monarch will attack the Song Party. What will happen to the future situation? It looks like he can't control it.

It has only been three years since Li Yu ascended the throne of the Tang Dynasty. Because he was not a crown prince and heir and because of his own Buddhism, the courtiers did not pay much attention to him, nor did they have good communication and support.

Although he is now the lord of a country and looks like the Ninth Five-Year King, Li Yu is still a little confused about which party he should rely on and who can become his most trusted direct line.

It can be said that the three parties were not the ones who supported him at the beginning.

At that time, the prince Li Hongji, the emperor's uncle Li Jingsui, and other princes were the objects of support from the courtiers.

Li Yu does not want to destroy the current stable environment for the time being. He still has to continue to get along with the monarch and ministers, and then choose the ministers who can support him sincerely, are willing to contribute to the court, and will not be double-handed. Only by trusting enough can he delegate more power and positions.

Prior to this, Li Yu had a peaceful attitude, trying to balance and let the Song Party, the Sun Party, and the New Party check each other, so that the three parties had to borrow strength from the state leader, and he was the main one, and the two parties would fight each other It is too melodramatic and antagonistic, and the dominance of one party is the biggest taboo of the king. Therefore, the three parties fight secretly is the safest way.

This is also what Li Jing mentioned to him before his death: the tripod has three legs, so it can stand firmly!

Originally, Li Yu had gradually begun to trust the New Party. The New Party included Pan You, Li Ping, Chen Qiao, Zhang Bo, Lu Jiang, etc., representing Jiangnan interest groups.

Sun Dang is a scholar who fled in the north and belongs to the group of overseas Chinese.The Song Party is an interest group of literati and landlords and gentry in Huainan area.

As for the current chassis of the Tang Dynasty, only Jiangnan was left. Jianghuai lost thirteen states, and people from the north no longer went south. Therefore, Sun Dang and Song Dang, except for absorbing a few scholars in Jiangnan, mostly relied on disciples, juniors, and marriages. Report to the group to keep warm.

But the current situation has changed again. Su Chen's sudden birth saved Queen Zhou and the second prince. In addition to Su Chen's own knowledge and talent, Li Yu began to get close to the entire Sun Party.

In this way, Song Dang became the least popular one, and now it is involved in the eunuch poisoning case and the ambush case outside the city. It can be said that Li Yu is disgusted, but it is not enough to attack Song Dang.

"Currently, Su Chen is fine, the prince is fine, and there is no evidence. Let's beat it for now and observe for a while. If the people of the Song Party are stubborn and continue to be mad, I will deal with them."

Just as Li Yu said this, the eunuch suddenly came in to report in a panic.

"Officials, it's not good. The queen has learned about the second prince's illness, and now she is furious."

Li Yu was surprised when he heard the words, and said angrily: "Which slave said it wrong?"

"Yes...the Queen's sister, Princess Zhou Jiamin."

"..." Li Yu was speechless for a moment. Although he was angry, he loved the queen's sister very much. If he wanted to punish her, the queen probably wouldn't allow it.

"Go to Yaoguang Palace immediately!"

Feng Jian, the chief eunuch, sang loudly: "Get up, Yaoguang Palace——"

When Li Yu came to Yaoguang Hall, the atmosphere in the hall was already harmonious. After Su Chen explained, people around him testified that Zhou Ehuang chose to believe and was asking Su Chen about the specific treatment situation.

Su Chen naturally exaggerated the danger in the early stage, and his life was almost at risk at any time. Fortunately, he rescued him in time, and the prescription was miraculously effective, so he was able to save him. Startled at every step, Queen Zhou was worried and angry at the same time.

"This imperial palace should be cleaned up properly." Zhou Ehuang was full of majesty with a bit of anger.

Li Yu walked into the hall at the right time and said, "Queen, do you feel better?"

"The official is here."

"I heard that the queen is awake, come and have a look." Li Yu walked forward with a smile, seeing Ehuang's complexion improved, his face rejuvenated, he felt happy, and asked casually: "What are you talking about, it seems very lively."

Empress Zhou said calmly: "Listening to Su Chen's story about the process of saving Xuan'er, it was really turbulent and thrilling. It also involved the eunuch poisoning the prince, which is really shocking!"

Li Yu was a little embarrassed. He knew the queen's character very well. After all, the couple had been married for ten years. This was a sign of the queen's anger. He could only give some guarantees and express his attitude.

"You don't have to be angry, the queen, please rest assured, I have arranged for the hidden guards of the Jinwu Guard to investigate this matter, and I will definitely find out the real perpetrator."

Empress Zhou nodded. What she wanted was the attitude of the officials, and she had to investigate.

Xuan'er is her heart and soul, and she is also her villain. Someone poisoned the prince, and by the way, blamed Su Chen, killing two birds with one stone, whether it will involve some power struggles in the court, this is the first thought of Empress Zhou.

This opening cannot be opened. If there is no severe crackdown and investigation, won't there be people who deliberately attack it in the future?
"Xuan'er had an accident, the officials should have told me in time, after all, I am his queen mother."

Li Yu explained: "The Queen's health is not good, and I am also worried about your health. Fortunately, Xuan'er was cured by Su Chen, and you have also improved. It is fortunate."

"It's all Su Chen's credit, the officials must reward him well!" Queen Zhou asked for credit for Su Chen.

Li Yu smiled and said: "That's natural! I will not treat people who have made such great contributions to the royal family badly. I intended to recruit directly to the Imperial Medical Office or the Imperial Academy, but they were all rejected by Su Chen and Han Shilang. He intends to rely on himself. The way of the imperial examination, Jinshi and rank, entering the court, is justified, so ah, the real reward, I still keep it, don't worry."

Queen Zhou nodded slightly after hearing what the official said, quite satisfied.

Peng Qingqing, Zhou Jiamin, and Yongning were all secretly happy. The officials and the empress valued and recognized Su Chen so much, it was happier than rewarding them directly.

(End of this chapter)