Start with detective Li Yuanfang

Chapter 244 Fighting with Empress Wu in the air!

Daming Palace, Zichen Palace.

There is still a huge royal tent on the high steps, but it is different from the thin silk hanging down in the past, and two figures sitting inside can be seen vaguely. The Taoist figure sat and lay down.

Li Zhi was sleeping on the left side, still frowning in his sleep, and his face became more and more old and haggard, which made the officials concerned about the construction of the imperial mausoleum.

Empress Wu is dressed in a high-knot costume, sitting on the right side, with her back straight, a thin veil on her face, and her brows are full of arrogance, sharpness and wantonness.

Sitting with Li Zhi in the past, I have been used to it for more than ten years, but now I realize that it is nice to be alone.

Especially watching a group of purple-robed and scarlet-robed officials enter the arena with their heads bowed, the feeling of controlling the court made her intoxicated.

Just the first thing of the day, not so wonderful.

Yin Zhongyan, the imperial historian, came out and said impatiently: "The minister impeached the prime minister, the royal family's literature is Ming Chongyan, and he has secretly formed a private party and is arrogant!"

There was a censor, Zhongcheng, who came out: "The minister impeached the inner guard of Meihua for not obeying the law and disturbing the imperial court!"

Another censor Zhongcheng came out: "The minister impeached the inner guard of Meihua for peeping and prohibiting private affairs, and violated the etiquette and chaos!"

Even though the court meeting was not held recently, and the discussion was changed to the Zichen Palace, the number of officials who could enter the palace was much looser, but only three officials were eligible to enter the Yushitai.

Now Qi Qi came out and impeached the inner guard of Plum Blossom with fierce words.

The ministers looked sideways at him.

The institution of Yushitai has existed since the Eastern Han Dynasty, but before Zhenguan in the Tang Dynasty, Yushitai was only a rumor and had no judicial power.

In the Zhenguan period, Yushitai set up a prison to accept special litigation cases.

Gradually, the joint trial of the three divisions became a common practice, and all major cases were jointly tried by Yushitai, the Ministry of Criminal Justice, and Dali Temple.

Dali Temple is responsible for interrogating criminals and drafting verdicts, and the Ministry of Criminal Justice is responsible for reviewing, and finally reports to Yushitai for supervision and trial.

Since then, the power of Yushitai has increased greatly, and the third-rank doctor Yushi has two responsibilities. One is to handle political affairs as the deputy prime minister, and is also called deputy prime minister.

The most famous censor in the past was Xiao Yu, who focused on Li Jing, Fang Xuanling, Wei Zheng and others.

Yes, Wei Zheng also had a day of impeachment, but although Xiao Yu hated evil and had a straightforward personality, he was suitable for the job of error correction and supervision, but he was too serious, focusing on small things and big things, so he crazily offended people, six times in his life As prime minister, he was dismissed six times. Li Shimin was really tolerant of Xiao Yu. In comparison, Wei Zheng also dared to speak out, but he was also unequivocal when he flattered him.

In the future, the famous Yushi doctor will be An Lushan, who is quite black and humorous.

Not to mention the celebrities before and after, Yin Zhongyan, the current royal censor, is not a powerful person. He opposed Empress Wu's conferment of Tianhou before, and it was only within the scope of his authority.

After all, the powers of Plum Blossom Neiwei and Yushitai overlap too much. Once Plum Blossom Neiwei shows great power, what will happen to them Yushitai?

The other officials looked on coldly, and were so happy that Yushitai charged into the battle, and those who opposed Empress Wu were even more gloating. Li Jingxuan just wanted to take refuge in you, but he ended up being gangstered, it depends on how you deal with it!

Empress Wu's face darkened: "Li Jingxuan hid his armor privately and plotted against the law, why didn't you realize it earlier?"

The officials were stunned, and saw Dou Lu Qinwang rushing out first, bowed down, and said almost weeping: "I have neglected to supervise and made traitors rampant here, I am guilty!"

Wei Chengqing was the second to rush out, and kowtowed to plead guilty: "I was invited to enter Li's mansion, and I was possessed by thieves without knowing it. I am guilty!"

As a result, the minister of the Ministry of punishment, the prime minister of Dali Temple, the magistrate of Chang'an County and others had to come out: "Your servant is guilty!"

Empress Wu concluded: "Public opinion is negligent, and everyone is blind. I think it's the right time for the plum blossom inner guard to make a move!"

She turned to Yin Zhongyan again: "Doctor Yin, do you think that Li Jingxuan has suffered injustice?"

Yin Zhongyan hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "There are a lot of doubts about the hidden armor, so we must investigate it, and hope the empress will learn from it!"

Empress Wu said: "Then let this case be handed over to the prison for trial, so how about letting you Yushitai restore Li Jingxuan's innocence?"

Yin Zhongyan was still thinking about whether he could find out the crime of slander by the inner guard of Meihua, when he heard two subordinates behind him coughing gently.

He reacted suddenly, his complexion changed drastically.

Li Jingxuan is notorious now, if Yushitai helped him and was publicized by someone with a heart, isn't that the protection of officials and the notoriety?
It's all right for other officials, and a poor reputation doesn't hinder promotion and fortune, but the censor must not have black spots, otherwise, what's the convincing power to impeach others?

This is still a situation where the case can be overturned. If the case cannot be overturned, then well, Yushitai just step aside!

Nothing to do with Li Jingxuan!

Yin Zhongyan could only bow his head: "Plum Blossom Neiwei received the edict from the sage to handle this case, and I dare not presume to do so!"

Empress Wu's voice suddenly became icy cold: "Fortunately, you still have a saint in your heart, I will be your Yushitai, and I only care about my reputation!"

Yin Zhongyan kowtowed and said sadly, "I dare not! I dare not!"

The ministers were heartbroken.

It was obviously a matter that was not good for Empress Wu, but she dismissed it lightly, and instead used Li Jingxuan to lead Yushitai's army. This girl's methods are really powerful.

But in fact Empress Wu scolded Empress Yushitai, pursed her lips, and squinted at Fu Lang beside her.

She had already made a plan to recruit the internal guards of plum blossoms and use them for her own use. Unexpectedly, Ming Chongyan pleaded for orders, and Li Zhi's edict in a rare sober period made her plan aborted. At this time, she was still struggling. pain.

Her disappointment lasted only for a moment, and she immediately cheered up again, and looked down on all the officials: "The inner guard of the plum blossom was established by a sage himself, and the case of Li Jingxuan has proved the sage. If you are responsible, I will pardon you this time."

The ministers thanked: "Thank you queen!"

After the incident was revealed, Doulu Qinwang came out again: "The empress is elegant, respectful and filial, knows the past and present, governs the country and assists the government, and is in harmony with the saint. I invite the saint to follow the literature and stories, and enter the empress to be the queen!"

Wei Chengqing and a group of courtiers stepped forward: "Ministers and others!"

The other courtiers who opposed looked at Yushitai first, and then at the two prime ministers.

The original four prime ministers, Li Jingxuan, Dai Zhide, Hao Chujun, and Pei Sijian, now one is full of copycats, and the other two are behind closed doors thinking about their mistakes. Only Pei Sijian is left, who is still a military minister.

The new prime minister, Lai Heng, represents the interests of the Jiangnan family. He was severely reprimanded after he proposed to go to Luoyang to have dinner with His Royal Highness. Otherwise, there is no right to speak at all.

Yushitai was beaten with a stick, and the prime minister was silent. It seemed that the support for Tianhou was unstoppable, but Empress Wu looked at most of the courtiers who opposed it, and a haze flashed in her eyes: "This matter is decided by the sage, but it is about Tuyuhun's restoration of the country. You discuss it. Is there a final decision?"

The ministers thought that you, a bitch, are really good at pretending. If you hadn't procrastinated, and only thought about it after the day, you would have issued a decree long ago.

Pei Sijian immediately came out and said: "Tuyuhun has risen and fallen several times, and a thousand wastes are waiting for prosperity. Now that the king's city has fallen, all the ministries are watching the wind and surrendering. It is reasonable to send the Lord of Qinghai and Princess Guanghua back to the country to stabilize the vassal state and stabilize the border."

Empress Wu gave him a cold look: "Liangzhou Inspector Wei said that Tuyuhun suffered a disaster this year, and the grain and rice are not enough. If Tuyuhun is to be stable, it must provide food and supplies. However, there are also disasters in the pass, and Longyou is also short of harvest this year. The grain and rice are burdened. The water transportation in the south of the Yangtze River is the mainstay, come to the servant, do you have something to say?"

Lai Heng stepped forward, feeling indignant in his heart, but he dared not say: "The easiest way is undoubtedly to take all the officials to Luoyang. The pressure in the customs will be reduced instantly, and all kinds of problems will be solved, and the whole situation will be revitalized. In the end, you insisted on not leaving, and asked me if there is any way, can I transform food and grass?"

Empress Wu saw that he was silent, and his face sank: "You have the trust of the sage, you should share your worries, rectify the water transportation, and increase the transportation of rice in the south of the Yangtze River. The Yellow River from Luoyang to Chang'an is narrow and difficult to navigate. Good governance?"

Lai Heng's complexion changed drastically: "How can the Yellow River be governed in times of disaster, please be careful, Queen!"

This time, even Doulu Qinwang and Wei Chengqing changed their expressions, Guannei is the root of the Guanlong Group, you can't make trouble like this!

Unexpectedly, Empress Wu changed the subject: "This matter is indeed difficult, and it is not appropriate to start construction during the disaster, but this time I will also remind everyone to plan ahead. Miao Shenke, a scholar of the second hall, and others are talented and can be assisted. From today onwards, they will help you , Make plans for water transportation!"

Only then did everyone understand the queen's true intentions, and the Tianhou party immediately shouted: "The queen is wise!"

The opposition party's heart sank, but they were powerless to stop it. They could only watch Empress Wu step by step and lift the former Beimen Bachelor to a high position.

In the next discussion, although the title of Queen of Heaven was no longer mentioned, Empress Wu would always find ways to squeeze the necks of the ministers, making them extremely uncomfortable, and the purpose was self-evident.

Make me the day after!
They were powerless to stop them, and they were unwilling to give in. They looked at the sleeping saint frequently.

Empress Wu naturally noticed this, and her cheek muscles twitched violently.

Previously, the impression Li Zhi had given to the officials: the dragon was ill and drowsy all day long, and all important matters were left to himself to decide...

Now Li Zhi gave the impression to the officials: the saint is still a saint, and there is a plum blossom guard under his command, and he doesn't know what other means are hidden!
The king will always be the king, and Tubo's Zanpu can still have such prestige when he is a puppet, let alone Li Zhi?

Empress Wu withdrew her gaze, knowing that there would not be much to gain from today, and began to fight physical strength with the officials.

"Sir, please retire!"

When today's discussion was over, it seemed that it had been discussed for nearly three hours, but no major issues were settled. The ministers withdrew from the Zichen Palace exhausted, and many elderly people were even more wobbly.

Empress Wu was still in high spirits, she just pinched the center of her eyebrows and asked, "Where is Ming Chongyan now?"

Eunuch Gao stood up from the shadows: "Reporting to Tianhou, Ming Wenxue is trying Li Jingxuan's case, and it seems that he will be convicted and executed quickly."

Empress Wu said coldly: "Ming Wenxue? Hmph, you should call him Ming Pavilion leader, but I underestimated this man. He is so loyal to the saint and has such courage!"

She saw that the inner guard of plum blossoms was very obtrusive, so she couldn't move.

Because her authority has remained as one with Li Zhi's so far, it is a derivative of the imperial power. If the inner guard of Meihua is really abolished or suppressed, and the officials gain the upper hand, there will be no hope for her position after that day.

The power game between the ruler and his ministers is an extremely delicate knowledge. Empress Wu is extremely talented in this area. Even if she hates Ming Chongyan to the bone, she will not make mistakes because of her personal emotions, but her heart will inevitably be blocked.

She pondered for a while, then suddenly asked: "Where is Li Yuanfang now?"

Eunuch Gao frowned slightly, and immediately reported: "Li Jiyi is in Duke Wei's mansion, waiting to be summoned by the Queen of Heaven."

Empress Wu narrowed her eyes: "He saw through Qiu Ying and dared to come back in a hurry without receiving the edict. What was his intention? Did he die for the sake of investigating the case?"

Eunuch Gao lowered his head: "I don't know... In my opinion, Li Jiyi is loyal to the Queen of Heaven. The Queen of Heaven might as well meet him."

"I'm afraid he is more loyal to others!"

Empress Wu glanced at the drowsy Li Zhi, and said irritably, "No! Let him wait in the Duke's Mansion of the State of Wei. If he dares to enter the inner guard of the imperial city, he will be arrested and imprisoned immediately!"

Eunuch Gao bowed his head: "Yes!"

Wu Hou sat upright and began to review the memorial.

With each stroke of the outline, the fate of the three provinces, six ministries, and even the people in the counties and counties of the world is determined, and her brows become more and more firm: "I have come to this position, and no one can push me back." !"

"Don't even think about it!"

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