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Chapter 412 Empress Wu: Do you want to piss me off by doing meritorious service at this time?

As the sun was setting, when Li Yan returned to the gate of the inner prison, a large number of thieves had already been escorted over.

Not only those Quan clan members in Bian Guogong's mansion who secretly communicated with Silla, Jin Liangtu also found a lot of criminal evidence from Jin's mansion, and arrested a group of unprofessional Silla secret spies.

Since the "Samei" craze, the inner prison that was emptied has become full again.

Seeing his immediate boss approaching, Quan Xiancheng rushed to meet him: "Leader Li Ge!"

Li Yan looked at him: "The next thing is about your clansmen, do you want to avoid it?"

At this time, Quan Xiancheng has already joined the inner guard. Guo Yuanzhen did mention this person before, but his evaluation was not high. He was not qualified to be an intern in the inner guard. .

Li Yan didn't have any special intentions, but Quan Xiancheng thought it was a test, and hurriedly said: "I will never avoid it, please let me assist in a thorough investigation of this case."

However, he felt that he had already made up his mind, but when he actually saw his familiar clansman being sent to prison amidst the wailing, Quan Xiancheng still had a look of unbearable expression on his face. look.

Li Yandao: "Don't be alarmed. It's not easy to kill relatives with righteousness. You are not insensitive, and it is normal to have sympathy for relatives. But you can't just bear their miserable situation at this time, but think carefully about why these people ended up in such a mess. Such a situation?"

Quan Xiancheng thought for a moment, and said gratefully: "Thank you Li Geling for your understanding, they conspired to commit crimes, and they are indeed to blame. I, the Quan family, should learn from it and restrain the people of the tribe, and never make such a big mistake. We must keep a respectful distance from the Sanhan Miao people." .”

Li Yandao: "Keep in mind the lesson and correct the style of the family. It's good to be able to do this, but you don't have to overcorrect. Your Quan family still needs to appease Liaodong and stabilize the overall situation, as long as you don't get involved with the Silla thieves. "

Quan Xiancheng gritted his teeth and hated it: "The land of Silla was originally a weak country and a small land. Goryeo almost wiped it out in the past, but it was the Tang Dynasty that preserved it. The remnants of the country, advocating the same race and the same descent, resisted the rule of the Tang Dynasty's Jimifu Prefecture, such thieves and villains must be destroyed!"

"well said!"

After the words fell, a echo sounded, and Jin Liangtu strode over, clasped his fists and said, "Leader Li Ge, we were fortunate enough to capture thirty-seven Silla spies and lock down the caravan colluding with them. The search has uncovered evidence of messages being sent to Silla."

Li Yan praised: "Mr. Jin is really my capable minister of the Tang Dynasty."

Jin Liangtu felt at ease when he heard it, he hastily bowed again and said: "This is a matter of duty, Li Ge should not receive this praise, what this little man said just now is very suitable for me, I don't know?"

After Li Yan's introduction, Jin Liangtu suddenly realized: "It turns out that he is the son of Bian Guogong. It's a pleasure to meet you!"

Quan Xiancheng also heard from his father that this fifth-rank confidant who was appreciated by Li Yuanfang and single-handedly promoted was also related to the killing of Wu's relatives before. Seeing that he was really trusted, his spirits were even more excited: "Seeing Jin Langzhong , is my luck, Jin Langzhong is a role model for us to work hard!"

Not to mention that the Miao descendants of the Three Hans met in Datang with a brand-new look, and the Xue brothers and Guo Yuanzhen walked over with Wu Chengsi on the other side.

Xue Na saluted, and after briefing the situation in Quanfu, he went to follow up. The main situation was reported by Guo Yuanzhen.

In fact, with the cooperation of the boys from Bian Guogongquan, the trip could be said to be smooth and smooth, but Guo Yuanzhen's description made it even more thrilling, especially Wu Chengsi, who was calm and commanded properly.

Li Yan thought to himself that he had mastered Spring and Autumn calligraphy without a teacher, and commented: "Duke Zhou went deep into danger, so he deserves praise..."

Hearing this sentence, Wu Chengsi next to him laughed so hard that he almost opened his mouth, and said again and again: "It should be, I have long wanted to make meritorious service, long ago!"

After he finished speaking, he came to the prison car triumphantly, pointing, as if these prisoners were really caught by him.

Li Yan shook his head secretly, and continued: "However, this time is the work of collective wisdom and efforts, so we should not emphasize too much on personal use."

Seeing this kind of virtue, Guo Yuanzhen also understood that he took it for granted. The volume of "Shuowen Doctrine" is always in his hand, and his level is well known in the capital. How can he describe it too exaggeratedly? recorded."

Li Yan nodded: "After finishing writing, hand it over to Xue Jiyi and report to His Majesty."

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Inside the Hall of Zhenguan.

Li Hong soon received the case record of the inner guard.

Seeing that a large number of thieves had been caught within a short day, and obtained solid evidence, Li Hong was very satisfied, and looked down at Xue Na: "Xue Jiyi seems to be familiar with the responsibility of internal guards, old general Xue Come back, you have to assist him well, and rebuild our invincible and glorious record of the Great Tang Heavenly Army."

Xue Na bowed down: "Yes!"

Li Hong admired the pragmatism of cherishing words like gold, and after reading on, he frowned and sneered, "I never thought Wu Chengsi could make meritorious deeds?"

At this time, there were still several trusted officials in the palace, and their expressions changed when they heard this statement, Yuan Wanqing even coughed lightly to remind him.

When Li Hong heard the cough, he knew what it meant. After all, he was the Duke who inherited the incense of the Empress Dowager Wu, so his likes and dislikes should not be too obvious.

But he was still obviously displeased, and looked at Xue Na: "As mentioned above, Wu Chengsi first entered the mansion of Duke Bian to test it out, and after learning that Duke Bian was planning to exterminate his relatives righteously, he ordered the inner guard to act, and sat on the main hall by himself, without moving at all. , until all the culprits are apprehended, is there such a thing?"

Xue Na nodded: "Yes."

Li Hong re-read the case record, seeing the description of restraint and impartiality, he couldn't help but keep silent.

The hall was quiet, and the confidants exchanged eyes for a moment, Miao Shenke was unwilling to show up, and Yuan Wanqing said: "Your Majesty, as long as the previous officials do not make mistakes and maintain the stability of the rule, it is a great achievement. Zhou Guogong personally committed danger. The credit for arresting the culprit cannot be denied."

Li Hong finally said: "Wu Chengsi did make a contribution this time, but he lost the fish talisman earlier, which caused the Tubo prisoner to flee Bo Lunzan. The merits and demerits are equal..."

Yuan Wanqing sat down satisfied, and Miao Shenke carefully observed the expression of the saint, and he had an idea in his mind, and they all chanted: "Your Majesty is holy!"

Li Hong is not a small-hearted person, he really hates Wu's son, but he doesn't want to keep staring at him all the time, this kind of treatment just gives birth to a vigilant heart.

Because recently, every time he went to the Empress Dowager's palace to greet her and discuss political affairs with her, he was eventually lured by her, and gave birth to the heart of using the Empress Dowager to assist the government.

Empress Wu's ability is the key, and there is another undeniable reason, that is, Wu's relatives are too useless.

For the harem to be in power, it must extend its power through the outer dynasty, and the most staunch supporters are always the clansmen who are related by blood.

Therefore, senior officials with foreign relatives are the main ones, and there are a large number of officials under their command to support them.

And Wu's children are notorious, and they are notorious trash, how many courtiers are willing to attach to them and tarnish their reputation?In the end, it might not be beneficial, so Li Hong dared to use the Empress with confidence.

But what Wu Chengsi did now proves that they can actually be effective, which is dangerous. Li Hong turned around slightly, looking at the screen covered with wooden plaques.

After staring for a while, the fiery heat in the saint's eyes finally dissipated, his attention was completely withdrawn from the screen, and he said secretly:
"Everything should never be rushed!"

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Changshengyuan.

Empress Wu waved her hand, and a group of eunuchs retreated silently. She left the hall and took a walk in the courtyard.

The figure is swaying and the spirit is full.

Empress Wu has clearly felt that her son Li Hong's dependence on her has gradually increased.

This was completely within her expectation. She had assisted Li Zhi for twenty years and knew very well how much hard work it takes to be a wise king.

Because Li Zhi has more desire for power than Li Shimin, he wanted to grasp many things with one hand, for fear that the subordinates would deceive him, and the workload was greater at the beginning, which caused family diseases. Get ill.

Although Li Hong is better than Li Zhi, he is also very ambitious. He wants to succeed Emperor Taizong and Gaozong to create a prosperous Tang Dynasty and prepare for system reform. This is more difficult than normal governance of the country. It made him a little out of breath, and he acted a little more eagerly.

"The sage probably didn't even realize it. It was precisely the drag on his body that made him want to see the greatest effect in the shortest time..."

"He needs someone who can fully trust his assistant, either a courtier or this Palace!"

"Compared to the individual demands of the ministers, the saint will choose this palace in the end!"

Empress Wu became more and more confident, walked around the courtyard, and finally came to the front of the courtyard, looked at the word "Changsheng" on the plaque: "This has a good meaning."

Eunuch Gao was waiting behind him, and he couldn't help laughing at this time: "The queen mother has a long life, she will be young forever, and live a long life..."

Faced with such levelless compliments, Empress Wu usually dismissed them, but at this time she couldn't help showing a bit of a smile, and gently stroked her bun without a single gray hair: "It is said that youth is fleeting. But this palace is not so easy to grow old!"

Although Eunuch Gao no longer had any affection for this master in the past, he had to admit that Empress Wu had the confidence to say such domineering words.

After admiring the flowers for a while, Empress Wu finished relaxing, combined work and rest, and was about to return to the palace to continue analyzing the current court situation, when hurried footsteps came.

Hearing the hurried footsteps of these eunuchs, her hands couldn't help trembling slightly, instinctively feeling that something was wrong.

But thinking about the disappearance of that obtrusive figure every day, and the fact that the Wu family has been involved in collaborating with the enemy and traitors before, is it possible that they can still participate in the rebellion?

If that's the case, she will be the first to jump out and kill relatives righteously.

Thinking about it this way, Empress Wu calmed down, and when she saw Eunuch Cai in sight again, she found that his face was not as flustered as before. What are you doing in a hurry, after so long, I still can’t hold my breath!"

Eunuch Cai came to pay his respects, and first slapped himself skillfully: "Slave should be beaten! I should be beaten... But I really can't suppress my joy. Congratulations to the Queen Mother, congratulations to the Queen Mother, good news, Zhou Guogong has made a meritorious service! "

Empress Wu's smile gradually disappeared: "Wu Chengsi can also make meritorious deeds? What's going on?"

Eunuch Cai lowered his head, not noticing the change in Empress Wu's expression, and presented the first-hand information he obtained from the court: "This time Duke Zhou has made meritorious service, and even the internal guards have to report the credit for it. I'm really proud!"

"Your Majesty also said that the merits and demerits are balanced, which shows that the impression of Zhou Guogong has changed!"

"In the future, if Duke Zhou behaves better, he will be able to wash away his previous stigma. The Empress Dowager's face will be radiant, and the slaves are also sincerely happy for the Empress Dowager!"

Eunuch Gao rolled his eyes, and hurriedly stood up and bowed down: "Congratulations, Queen Mother!"

Empress Wu's smile disappeared completely. Looking at the congratulatory eunuchs, her chest heaved violently, but she didn't feel good about it. She said lightly, "Get up, and tell the other internal officials. It is indeed a happy event to rely on the dynasty."

The two servants bowed down, one couldn't help but the other was secretly amused, and all retreated.

Empress Wu was left standing in the garden, feeling around, but couldn't find a vase to smash, she couldn't help clenching her fists tightly: "Once the saint is wary of me... then all previous efforts will be wasted... why is it this time... It is precisely at this time that you perform meritorious deeds... I am so mad!!"

(End of this chapter)