Emperor Zhenguan

Chapter 543 Prepare to start breaking the situation

What can be confirmed now is that there must be some collusion between Pei Ju, Zheng Shanguo, and Zheng Yuanxuan.It is even possible that Pei Ju knew about the plague in Luozhou.What made Li Zhiyun even more angry was the plague. Perhaps it was possible that Pei Ju was also involved.

Thinking of this, he suddenly wanted to slap this dying old fox to death.For his own benefit, regardless of the life and death of the people and the danger of the court, he caused trouble for himself, this person is really a big treacherous minister.

But he was not a child after all, and he still kept in mind the instruction of the late emperor, telling him to calm down and not act hastily.

"Pei Gong, I will carefully consider it."

Pei Ju nodded. Today the emperor summoned him privately, and he knew that the matter was probably a success.Although the current emperor is smart, he is young, too young.

Ha ha.

After a while, Pei Ju got up to bid farewell and left.

boom!
Li Zhiyun slapped the table with his palm, and the tremor fell to the ground.The eunuchs serving in the palace bowed their heads tremblingly.

Gao Liangzhong swallowed quietly, and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, do you have any orders?"

"Go, call Zheng Shanguo to see me."

"Yes."

Gao Liangzhong bowed his head.

At Pei Ju's level, Li Zhiyun had basically figured out who was behind it.All that remains, then, is to find out the truth.

And if you want to settle, you can't break the situation from Pei Ju, because Li Zhiyun feels that with the heart of this old fox, once the matter is exposed, he is likely to get out of it.

If you want to figure out Pei Ju's plan, you have to start with Mrs. Zheng.

Zheng's handle is in his hands, he is not afraid that Zheng Shanguo will not give in.Otherwise, he can use this to put heavy pressure on the Zheng family in Xingyang.

Let's say that just after Pei Ju returned home, he got news from Zheng Shanguo, and the emperor summoned him.

"congratulation."

"It's Mr. Pei's help, I'm very grateful." Zheng Shanguo thanked Pei Ju very sincerely.After the old people in the Yuanyin Prince's Mansion competed to be used by the emperor, Zheng Shanguo naturally couldn't sit still and wait for death.

Pei Ju said: "The emperor is young, you have to obey him, and don't quarrel with the emperor. This is a hard-won opportunity for you. If you miss it, your Zheng family will have to wait for decades before you can return to the court." Hall."

"Yes, what Pei Gong said is true, I will keep it in mind." Zheng Shanguo nodded in agreement.

"Okay, go now, don't keep the emperor waiting."

"Yes, I will say goodbye."

After Zheng Shanguo left, Pei Xuanji walked into the hall.

"My lord, I don't quite understand."

"Don't understand what?" Pei Ju sipped his tea quietly.

"Why do you want to help the Zheng family, and it's still in this way." Pei Xuanji's expression was not good, because he also knew a little about the inside story of Luozhou. With Zheng Shanguo's frequent visits these days, he also knew a little matter.

Especially the plague, which was actually created by Mrs. Zheng.And his own adult is likely to play a disgraceful role in it.

This is difficult for him to accept.

Pei Ju put down the teacup, and pondered: "I know, you think that the Luozhou plague was caused by the old man, right?"

Pei Xuanji didn't speak.

To keep silent is to acquiesce, and Pei Ju still understood, so he said, "If I say, I don't know about the plague, it's their own initiative, do you believe it?"

Pei Xuanji froze, then nodded.

"I trust my lord."

"Okay." Pei Ju continued: "Let's talk about why we want to help Zheng. In fact, I am not helping them, but helping ourselves."

"Help us?" Pei Xuanji was puzzled.

Pei Ju sighed: "My life is not long. Once I pass away, what our Pei family has won so hard will be lost. Therefore, before leaving, I have to make arrangements. At the very least, let Pei's people take over.

The emperor trusts the ministers in the hidden residence, and you know that.Du Ruhui and Xue Shou are examples from the past. If I leave the Zhengshitang, who do you think will take my place? "

A name flashed across Pei Xuanji's mind.

"Cen Wenwen?"

"That's right." Pei Ju said: "The emperor's ministers in the hidden residence, except for military generals, most of the civil servants govern a state in the local area. After thinking about it, I think Cen Wenwen is the most likely. This person's talent is also the most valued by the emperor. .Otherwise, it would not be possible to hand over Luozhou to him."

Pei Xuanji frowned and asked: "But my lord, who among us Pei family can be a good match?"

"Your Uncle Shiqing."

So that's the case. When it comes to this, Pei Xuanji fully understands.

Pei Ju continued: "Actually, my method is still too hasty. This matter will definitely arouse the emperor's disgust, but I don't have time. My son, you should know that in the palace, Concubine Xian has already given birth to a prince. We, Mrs. Pei, have to be the support of their wives."

Hearing this, Pei Xuanji's eyes widened instantly.

It turned out that his father thought much more than he thought.

On the other side, Zheng Shanguo put on his clothes and followed the servant to the Tai Chi Hall.

He used to be a frequent visitor to the Tai Chi Hall, but since he failed to hide himself as the crown prince, he has no chance with the Tai Chi Hall.Seeing Wang Gui, Wei Ting and others being appointed successively by the emperor, he inevitably became impatient.

The Zheng family in Xingyang is getting weaker and weaker. If they cannot rely on the power of the imperial court, the family status is likely to be replaced by other famous families.If he can't occupy a high position in the court, the Zheng family in Xingyang may not know how they will be targeted.

He couldn't help but not be afraid, he was a diehard Prince Yin back then.In case the emperor settles accounts, what can he do?
This time, he didn't ask for much. If he could win the position of governor of Luozhou, he would have a way to return to the center within three to five years.

Walking into the Taiji Hall, Zheng Shanguo bowed to the emperor who was processing the memorial.

"Zheng Shanguo, see His Majesty the Emperor."

Li Zhiyun raised his head slowly, with a warm smile on his face.

"Duke Zheng is here, please sit down."

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

The servant brought the futon, and Zheng Shanguo knelt down.

Li Zhiyun said: "Earlier, I wanted to see Zheng Gong. It's just that since the year of Zhenguan, all parts of the world have been unstable, and I can't spare the time."

"I know."

"Well." Li Zhiyun asked: "Does Mr. Zheng know about the plague in Luozhou?"

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I have heard it mentioned by people in the market."

What a Zheng Shanguo, he is still playing dumb at this time, and his acting skills are quite good.

"Gao Liangzhong, show the memorial of Luozhou to Duke Zheng."

"Yes."

Gao Liangzhong held some memorials and placed them in front of Zheng Shanguo.

"Duke Zheng, it's all here." After finishing speaking, Gao Liangzhong bowed and stepped back.

Li Zhiyun said: "Mr. Zheng might as well understand a thing or two first, and then share your opinion after reading it."

"Yes."

Zheng Shanguo was overjoyed, the emperor wanted him to go to Luozhou.

In fact, he knew the situation in Luozhou very well, but he played a full set of plays, so he pretended to pick up a memorial to watch.

Seeing this, Li Zhiyun's eyes were blank, looking forward to Zheng Shanguo's next expression.

When Zheng Shanguo finished reading the two memorials and began to read the third memorial, all the ease on his face disappeared in an instant.

The rest is horror, panic, and fear.

His eyes flicked over the eye-catching characters on the memorial, his heart was trembling, and even his palms were trembling violently.

The names of Wu Chi, Zheng Dayong, Zheng Yuancong, and Zheng Yuanxuan mentioned in the memorial were like sharp knives, ruthlessly piercing his heart.

The weather was about to turn cold, Zheng Shanguo only felt that it was getting colder, as cold as falling into an ice cellar.

He raised his head and saw the playful smile on the emperor's face. At this moment, he lost all thoughts and his mind went blank.

(End of this chapter)