People in the early Tang Dynasty: I compete with Wu Zhao for the throne

Chapter 1007 Unlucky guy, Wu Chengsi

"This is your first time coming to the Political Affairs Hall." Liu Shenli led the way, with the deep hall on both sides.

Li Xuan's eyes passed over the officials in each palace, and his curiosity became more and more intense.

"The Political Affairs Hall was established by the late emperor during the Zhenguan period in order to reconcile the conflicts between the Menxia Province and the Zhongshu Province." Liu Shenli led Li Xuan into the main hall.

The hall was empty except for six tables placed on each side, and behind the tables was a couch.

"Your Majesty has asked you to come to the Political Affairs Hall this time for the same purpose. The conflicts between the Crown Prince, Secret Guards, Beimen Scholars, Zhou Guogong, Punishment Department, Yushitai, Dali Temple, Qianniu Guards, etc. will all be resolved here. "My dear nephew, are you ready?" Liu Shenli put his sleeves back and looked at Li Xuan with a smile.

Li Xuan reluctantly handed over his hand: "My husband is joking, how can Xuan be so capable? Now she is just waiting for all parties to compromise."

Li Xuan smiled bitterly and shook his head. He couldn't see clearly the current situation.

The emperor asked Dali Temple to investigate the East Palace. Although it was Zhang Wenguan's reason, how dare the people in Dali Temple do anything to the prince.

It would be even more ridiculous for the Ministry of Justice to investigate the secret guards. Will Pei Yan properly investigate the secret guards? Obviously not.

The only thing he could count on was that Di Renjie went to check on Wu Chengsi.

But after such a long time, Wu Chengsi may have already dealt with the follow-up.

Liu Shenli could see clearly what Li Xuan was thinking at a glance. He shook his head and said solemnly: "How can your Majesty's actions be so simple? If the East Palace, Secret Guards, and Duke Zhou don't find something, I'm afraid It’s not easy for anyone.”

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, then whispered: "Uncle Shi, is your Majesty testing everyone?"

"Since there are vacancies, your Majesty will naturally consider who can and who cannot go." Liu Shenli sighed softly: "Since they have caused this turmoil, they will naturally have to accept the test brought by this turmoil. .”

Li Xuan's face suddenly became serious. Now, how could he not see the fishiness in this.

For the current situation, both the East Palace and the secret guards were already prepared. The only person who was not prepared was Wu Chengsi.

Yes, this matter was a bait put out by the East Palace from the beginning, but unfortunately, the North Gate bachelor did not step on it, Ming Chongyan did not step on it, but Wu Chengsi did.

The various figures have understood it now, but if they understand it, they will understand it, but it does not mean who they will support.

The person who made money in this wave was actually Dong Gong, but Dong Gong had lost the support of the ministers.

This includes the new Prime Minister Liu Shenli.

If before entering the Political Affairs Hall, Liu Shenli had a close relationship with the East Palace, but after entering the Political Affairs Hall, the relationship between the two parties has become silently estranged.

Of course, the most unlucky person here is Wu Chengsi.

He just had a little thought about the six ministers, but he was immediately tricked by the East Palace and the secret guards.

As for whether Wu Chengsi can get away with this matter, it depends on whether he does things properly.

"So, the final resolution of this matter will be in the Political Affairs Hall?" Li Xuan looked up at Liu Shenli.

Liu Shenli's face darkened, and then he shook his head slightly.

Now that the situation has evolved to this point, the emperor is giving an explanation to the ministers of the political affairs hall.

This is the case for Dali Temple to inspect the East Palace, the Ministry of Punishment to inspect the Secret Guards, and the Yushitai to inspect the Duke of Zhou's Mansion.

If the former can find out something from the latter, they will be dealt with according to the law.

But if the former cannot find out the latter's things, then they will be dealt with in the future.

Dali Temple, the Ministry of Punishment, and the Yushitai are all members of the three provinces, six departments, nine temples, five prisons, and one prison, and are all under the jurisdiction of the Political Affairs Hall.

If nothing is found, then they should not complain if they are counterattacked by all parties.

This is what the emperor told the ministers.

The most unlucky person here is Wu Chengsi. The East Palace and Secret Guards are not under the control of the Political Hall, but the Secretary Supervisor is!

"But how this matter is handed over to the Political Affairs Hall is completely in the hands of the prince." Liu Shenli smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Your Majesty, please be busy, I have something to do."

"Ms. sir, go slowly!" Li Xuan quickly sent Liu Shenli outside.

After Liu Shenli left, Li Xuan sighed softly and said sideways: "Find a short couch and a low table. In addition, all the news sent from the East Palace, Lijing Gate and Zhou Guogong will be sent to you immediately." In the hands of this king."

"Here!" Several officials standing under the door immediately turned around and started busy.

Li Xuan sighed softly: What happened today, the emperor was not testing him.

The mastermind behind Zhang Wenguan must be found.

But there must be extremely certain evidence of who this person is.

Especially if this person is confirmed to be Wu Chengsi, then Empress Wu must explain the past.

Li Xuan's eyes narrowed slightly.

In the current matter, although Wu Chengsi had stepped into the trap of the East Palace and Beimen scholars, he was the one who did it after all, and his sinister ambitions had been fully displayed in front of the ministers.

If we can take this opportunity to completely kill Wu Chengsi, it will be of great benefit to Li Xuan.

Li Xuan raised her head and looked at the entire hall in front of her.

The Political Affairs Hall was the core of power in the Tang Dynasty.

It is not in Shangshu Province or Zhongshu Province. It has the intention of balancing the rights of the three provinces.

The Zhongshu formulates the strategy, the Shangshu executes the strategy, and the subordinates review the strategy.

In affairs between the DPRK and the Central Government, public opinion is what is right, and mother-in-law is right. If the person reviewing the matter does not have any confidence, he or she may not be able to judge other people.

In the Taizong Dynasty, he served successively as ministers, including Gao Shilian, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng and others.

This dynasty successively served as ministers, including Gao Jifu, Yuwenjie, Cui Dunli, Zhao Renben, Zhang Wenguan, and Liu Shenli.

If Di Renjie didn't say anything about it in the future, the emperor's training goal would also be to be a servant.

Zhongshu Sheng drafted the imperial edict, Shangshu Sheng implemented the imperial edict, and Menxia Sheng reviewed and approved the imperial edict.

The emperor asked him to wait in the political hall today, I am afraid he also had this intention.

The Ministry of Punishment, Dali Temple, and Yushitai each have their results reported. When the time comes, it will be Li Xuan's business which one to choose.It is Li Xuan's business to give a reasonable explanation to the prime ministers, the emperor, and the people all over the world.

Turning around, Li Xuan entered the political hall and began to read the countless official documents sent here from three provinces and six departments.

The emperor was also testing him today.

……

East Palace.

Duan Baoxuan bowed to Li Xian with a respectful expression, and Li Xian returned the gift.

Duan Baoxuan waved his hand, and the next moment, countless Dali Temple officials had entered the East Palace and began to verify every internal and external official in the East Palace.

"Keep a close eye on those who are found to have problems in Dali Temple and conduct another review. If there are really big problems, no matter whether they are related to this matter or not, they will all be kicked out from the East Palace."

"Follow the prince's order."

……

Lijingmen.

Pei Yan and Yuan Wanqing walked side by side in the dark alley, followed closely by hundreds of Dali Temple police officers.

"Brother Yuan, how did the secret guard leak the news this time? Please give Brother Yu a direction." Pei Yan sighed softly. This matter is difficult to handle now, but it must be done.

Yuan Wanqing said calmly: "There are eight commanders of the Secret Guard, the eight divisions of Tiandi Xuanhuang, the universe, and the four divisions of the universe. Their main energy is not in the capital, so it has nothing to do with them. The word "tian" is commanded by a clan member, and the word "di" is led by Yuan. The word "Xuan" is given by a Taoist priest from Laojun Temple, and the word "Yellow" is given by Zhao Gong, the court official. Brother Pei can check it at will."

Pei Yan was slightly startled and said, "I heard that Commander Zhao is related to Duke Zhou."

"Commander Zhao cannot move, and this matter has nothing to do with him. Your Majesty knows it, and so does the Queen." Yuan Wanqing explained in a low voice.

Zhao Gong has always been responsible for his own affairs and has never paid any attention to those outside.

On the surface Yuan Wanqing was talking about Zhao Gong, but in fact he was talking about Wu Chengsi, and Wu Chengsi could not move.

The clan belongs to the emperor, and Yuan Wanqing is right in front of him. The only one who can move is the Taoist priest.

It is self-evident who to clean up.

……

Zhou Guogong's mansion.

Di Renjie stood in front of the gate. Behind him, the Qianniu Guards and Jinwu Guards had firmly blocked the entire block.

Wu Chengsi stood on one side with an expressionless face, looked at Di Renjie and said, "Censor Di, please!"

Di Renjie looked at Li Jingjia and Qin Shandao and said directly: "Zhou Guogong's mansion, as well as the two mansions on the left and right, are all inspected. Everyone in the mansion is standing in the courtyard waiting for investigation."

After a slight pause, Di Renjie said coldly: "But if there is any obstacle, kill him!"

"Here!"

……

A stack of memorials was placed on the imperial desk in front of Li Zhi. He looked sideways and asked, "What is the King of Nanchang doing?"

"Reporting to your majesty, the King of Nanchang has consulted the secret files of the Menxia Province on Tubo, Dangxiang, Tuyuhun, the Western Regions, and the Eastern and Western Turks." Wang Fulai stood at the side and answered with cupped hands.

Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, "The King of Nanchang still knows how to measure."

"Other places don't matter, the key is the Turks." Empress Wu put down the memorial in her hand and frowned: "The Tang Dynasty suffered a drought for two years, and the Turks suffered a drought for the same two years. Previously, because the DPRK needed to take care of You and merge with Shandong, as well as the Tubo war, Therefore, not much attention is paid to the Turks, but since this winter, the Turkic tribes have begun to continuously request for annexation, which shows that the disaster is not simple."

Li Zhi quietly sat down on the table, thought for a moment, and said, "Let them go to Yingzhou and have the governor of Yingzhou watch them carefully."

"Then the Khitans?" Empress Wu paused, then understood, nodded and said: "Okay, that's it."

There have always been many Khitans in the Yingzhou area, so the Turks were allowed to rush over just so that the Turks could seize the Khitans' pastures.

At this time in the Tang Dynasty, if the Turks were more supportive, the Turks would be able to stabilize.

If their interests are damaged, the Khitans will resent the Turks.

If anything happens to the Turks in the future, they can immediately recruit the Khitans to fight against the Turks.

In the blink of an eye, the emperor had already thought up a whole set of strategies.

Empress Wu's eyes fell on these memorials and asked in a low voice: "Your Majesty, how should we deal with today's affairs?"

A report was made to the East Palace and a deputy commander of the chamberlain was found, who admitted that he was under the order of Zhou Guogong Wu Chengsi.

The secret guards reported and found a deputy commander of the secret guards who admitted that he was under the order of Zhou Guogong Wu Chengsi.

Duke Zhou's Mansion reported that there were more than a dozen retainers and guards in Duke Zhou's Mansion, and they had committed suicide before Qian Niu Guard and Jin Wu Guard entered the house.

Everything was thrown on Wu Chengsi's head.

"Look at the King of Nanchang." Li Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly, and the same memorial was also sent to the Political Affairs Hall. Li Zhi shook his head and said: "I want to see how the King of Nanchang handles it.

In addition, this matter has been put aside. The key is that in the future, I am afraid that there will be no peace within the East Palace and the Secret Guard. "

Empress Wu whispered: "The prince and Yuan Qing can handle it properly."

At this moment, a rush of footsteps sounded.

A young chamberlain said a few words to Wang Fulai at the side door. Wang Fulai raised his eyebrows, then quickly walked to the side of the royal table, cupped his hands and said: "Report to your majesty, the Queen of Heaven, the King of Nanchang has asked Zhou Guogong to meet at the political affairs hall."

"Oh?" Li Zhi couldn't help laughing, and then said: "It seems that Chengsi will pass the test this time."

Empress Wu couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief and said, "It can be seen that the King of Nanchang still knows right from wrong."

Li Zhi nodded, and then said with a gloomy face: "After this incident, tell Chengsi to act more cautiously, so as not to be tricked again."

"Here!"

(End of this chapter)