Why did the emperor rebel?

Chapter 244 The Last Piece of the Puzzle

Hu Yan's expression moved, and he didn't speak, but he leaned forward, waiting for Shu Liang's next words.

As soon as he started the conversation, Shu Liang didn't try to be tricky, and said directly.

"To be honest with Uncle Da Zong, the lineage of honor and relatives is, after all, the pillar of protecting the country. The Duke Cheng's mansion also made great contributions to Emperor Taizong. Your Majesty will remember all these affections."

"Aside from other things, our family ventures to speculate that if there is a suitable opportunity, the Chengguo Mansion still has a chance to get back the title."

A gleam of light flashed in Hu Wei's slightly cloudy old eyes, and there was a little hope in his heart, knowing that he had found the right person today.

If Shu Liang hadn't really heard the real news about such a big event, he would definitely not talk nonsense.

I just don't know where the opportunity for this matter is...

After thinking about it, Hu Ming asked tentatively.

"Speaking of which, Duke Cheng's mansion has still left some ground in recent years. Although these days, the old friendship has been consumed a lot, but when Duke Cheng was here, he had some contacts with Prince Xiang. If Lord Lao Xiang came forward , I don’t know?”

This time the clan entered Beijing in a large scale, the emperor did not reveal his true intentions to anyone, and Hu Wei was not very clear about it.

But in the end, this is an opportunity.

Zhu Yong, Duke of Xiancheng, can also be regarded as a veteran minister who came from the Yongle period. During the Renxuan era, he was often forbidden to enter and leave the palace, and was deeply trusted by Emperor Renzong and Emperor Xuanzong.

Naturally, he also had some friendship with the princes at that time.

Although Zhu Yong is dead now, but the friendship is still there. After all, these princes are the uncles of today's emperor.

If it is said that the Son of Heaven intends to let go of Cheng Guogong's mansion, and the Chaoyi side has some activities, and these princes intercede, there may not be no chance of success.

But as soon as he finished speaking, Shu Liang shook his head and said.

"Eldest Uncle should also know that His Majesty's summoning of the clan to Beijing is not just for the purpose of meeting. Our family doesn't know the specific reason. However, based on our humble opinion, Eldest Uncle should not make any decisions on this. good."

Hu Ming also frowned.

Since Shu Liang vetoed it so simply, he must know some inside information and it is inconvenient to disclose it.

But if it wasn't this opportunity, what would it be?

Hu Wei was very sure that since the emperor had his eye on Duke Cheng's mansion, he wouldn't delay for too long.

Otherwise, using Cheng Guogong's mansion will lose the meaning of being kind.

But in recent days, apart from the clan's entry into Beijing, there seems to be no opportunity to get involved in this matter!

He looked at Shu Liang inquiringly, but seeing the latter hesitate for a moment, Fang said.

"It may be offensive to say this, but since Uncle Da Zong asked, then our family will tell the truth and don't blame Uncle Da Zong."

Hu Yan's heart moved, and he said hastily.

"What did Mr. Shu say? Since the old man mentioned this matter, it is natural to ask Mr. Shu for help, but it doesn't matter what you say."

So Shu Liang nodded and said.

"Recently, the Ministry of Rites must be very busy with the clan's entry into Beijing, and the eldest uncle may not be free, but our family still has to say something."

"In the final analysis, regarding Cheng Guogong's mansion, it depends on His Majesty's will."

"Da Zongbo rescued our family today, so he must be aware of some things."

"You are a smart person, so you naturally know where the key lies. Your Majesty may have your own plans in mind. If you want to know, you should look wider. Don't let the general affairs of the corner of your eyes be ignored. blinded."

Hu Wei pondered for a moment, and immediately understood what Shu Liang meant.

Yang Shan and the others were secretly planning something, and he probably knew something about it.

The meaning of Shu Liang's words was nothing more than that he wanted Duke Cheng's mansion to cut ties with them, just like Duke of Feng's mansion, and to gain the trust of the emperor, the matter would naturally be resolved.

However, he still had some doubts about what happened next.

Look wider?
Could it be that he has missed some news these days?
Ask again if you want to, but you can hear Shu Liangdao.

"I have been bothering Uncle Dazong for a long time today, and our family should return to the palace to return to the palace. I will send a word to Uncle Dazong at the end. Uncle Dazong doesn't need to worry too much about this matter."

"Your Majesty has His Majesty's arrangements, but it's just a matter of time. It would be better if you can prepare in advance. If you can't, it's okay to follow His Majesty's arrangement step by step."

"Your Majesty is wise, you will never let such a loyal and loyal official like you chill. Uncle Da Zong, please rest assured about this."

I don't know if it's his own illusion, but Hu Wei always feels that Shu Liang has vaguely deepened the tone of the four words "loyalty".

Before he could figure out the key point in the process, he saw Shu Liang get up and leave.

He knew that it was already a great deal of face for Shu Liang to be able to speak so far, so he didn't ask any more questions.

He got up and sent Shu Liang out of the lobby of the Ministry of Rites. After returning, he called the clerk who usually followed him over and asked.

"In these days, what happened in the various ministries, courtyards, and palaces that have not been reported to the official?"

Mr. Hu, who has been in charge of the Ministry of Rites for many years, has always paid little attention to the general affairs of other ministries.

After all, the Ministry of Rites is noble, and there are not too many places to deal with other ministries. Over time, except for some major events, other news, he often just glances at them in a good mood and doesn't ask much.

Although the clerk was strange, he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He went back and searched for the most recent official document, and sent it to the elder's case, said.

"Uncle Da Zong, these days, as the year approaches, the ministries don't have much to worry about, and most of them are very leisurely."

"However, it is said that the emperor issued an edict a few days ago, asking the Ministry of Industry to simply renovate the dilapidated palaces in the palace."

"There is nothing serious in the palace, but because the New Year's Eve is approaching, the Empress said that there is not enough manpower in the palace, so some maids from the Jiaofang Division were dispatched to serve in the palace."

Renovate the palace?Increase the number of maids?
Hu Wei frowned, waved his hand, and signaled the scribe to go out, and carefully read the official documents in front of him, and found nothing unusual.

It is true that nothing worth noting happened in the various ministries, so what Shu Liang said, looking wider, presumably did not refer to the court.

Hu Yi closed his eyes, and went through the conversation with Shu Liang just now in his mind again, which made his guess more certain.

However, no matter how he thinks about it, Hu Wei always feels that he is still missing an important piece of the puzzle, and only by finding this piece of the puzzle can he deduce the complete outline of the matter.

However, what this piece of the puzzle is, he has never been able to figure it out.

Listening to what Shu Liang said before he left, it seems that the emperor will make some moves in the near future, but Hu Wei always feels that it is better to prepare in advance and be passively accepted.

This feeling that he was only one step away from the truth made Mr. Hu seem to have returned to the time when he was still working for Emperor Taizong.

Rubbing his sore temples, a follower suddenly came in from outside. He was the housekeeper of Hu's house. He had been with Hu for many years. The old housekeeper came to Hu's face, bowed his head and said respectfully.

"Master, Madam has returned home, please go back and say that I have something to discuss with you."

Hu Wei was slightly taken aback, and vaguely remembered that his wife had mentioned to him two days ago that the Empress Dowager Wu of Jingyang Palace had summoned several wives from several families into the palace in recent days.

The meaning behind the words seems to be to...

Draft?

(End of this chapter)