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

Chapter 1100 What Your Majesty hates the most is greed.

In the study, Liu Jinyu poured a cup of hot tea for Li Xuan to dispel the coldness he had just brought back.

Li Xuan took a sip of tea and then said, "The Prime Minister may have already submitted his resignation."

"Ah?" Liu Jinyu just put down the teapot and looked at Li Xuan in disbelief.

Li Xuan smiled lightly and said, "Thanks to my husband, I'm still there confidently helping people with suggestions. I didn't expect that I had already done it one step ahead. I was just waiting to hear it from my husband's mouth. It's so reassuring."

"That……"

"When my husband came back, I saw someone going to Prime Minister Zhang's residence with an imperial edict. I'm afraid that Prime Minister Zhang will take over the post of Prime Minister this time." Li Xuan sighed lightly.

"Prime Minister Zhang was originally a servant, replacing the minister Huangmen. It's not a big deal, but now he is the prince's concubine!" Liu Jinyu's face was filled with disbelief.

"Yes!" Li Xuan sighed softly.

Liu Jinyu fell silent, and Li Zhu and Li Bi standing nearby also fell silent.

Now that the prince has not returned to Luoyang for a long time, rumors are already spreading in places where no one can see him.

Now that the crown prince Zuo Shuzi is in the third rank of Zhongshu's sect, the East Palace was already uneasy. Not only will it not be stable in the future, but it will become even more restless.

"But fortunately, it's all temporary." Li Xuan waved her hands and said thoughtfully: "Zhang Xiang is not in good health. It is enough to help him through the Zhengdan Dynasty. As for the rest, it is the Zhengdan Dynasty." What happens next, when the time comes, it’s time to choose a new phase.”

After all, there is a vacancy in the position of prime minister. Although it is the position of deputy prime minister, it is worthy of the hearts and minds of countless people.

Liu Jinyu was most familiar with everything in the court and asked in a low voice: "If this is the case, the most likely person is Gao Zhizhou, the minister of Huangmen."

"But Minister Gao is already in his seventies." Li Xuan shook his head slightly, with a wry smile on his face.

Li Zhi has been employing many very old people in recent years. Li Boyi, the Minister of Rites, and Gao Zhizhou, the minister of Huangmen, are all in their eighties, and they are not yet allowed to serve in official positions.

My father-in-law Liu Rengui, Shangshu's right servant Shedai Zhide, Zhongshu Ling Hao Chujun, Zhongshu Zhao Renben, Huangmen Shilang Gao Zhizhou, Huangmen Shilang Laiji are all quite young.

"So Gao Shilang is unlikely, then it is someone else." Liu Jinyu continued to think and said: "The others are Pei Yan, the Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Pei Xingjian, the Minister of the Ministry of War, Xu Yushi, the Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Dou Xuande, the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Cui Zhiwen, the Minister of the Ministry of Affairs, Zuo Cheng, Shangshu Youcheng..."

"It's impossible for the Duke of Wenxi County." Li Xuan shook his head directly and said: "There may be wars between Tibet and Turks in the coming year. Your Majesty will not let the Duke of Wenxi County distract himself; Xu Shangshu once served as prime minister, but now he may not have a chance; Dou Weng, Pei Yan, and Cui Zuocheng are the most likely."

Li Xuan looked up at Liu Jinyu and said, "But Dou Weng is related to the Prime Minister. Pei Yan loves Empress Wu and has a close relationship with the Prime Minister. If nothing else happens, this candidate is most likely to be Cui Zhiwen, the Minister Zuocheng."

"Shang Shu Zuo Cheng... Cui Zuo Cheng is not from the crown prince, no, Cui Zuo Cheng is from the King of England." Liu Jinyu blinked and understood instantly.

Ever since the incident with Quan Shancai, Cui Zhiwen and Li Xian had become somewhat alienated. Later, Cui Zhiti took the initiative to visit Prince Peng's mansion, and the Cui family gradually moved closer to the King of England.

Now the emperor has promoted Cui Zhiwen to the position of Minister of Huangmen, the third rank of Tongzhongshu, which is obviously paving the way for Li Xian.

Empress Wu would even acquiesce to the things involved.

Li Xuan nodded lightly and said quietly: "Having said that, people in the middle may not know clearly. The first is the prince. First, the prince Zuo Shuzi temporarily resumed his duties under Tong Zhongshu's family, and then the minister Zuo Cheng was promoted to the post. The Minister of the Huangmen is directly the third rank of the Zhongshu sect, and the mystery behind it is too overwhelming."

Liu Jinyu's face darkened.

If the prince really makes a mistake in this matter, he will be in trouble.

"Not only the prince, but also Cui Zuocheng is being tested here." Li Xuan raised his eyes, looked out the window, and said softly: "If Cui Zuocheng leans towards the prince again after being persuaded by the prince, then your majesty, when the time comes, maybe he will Kill Cui Zuocheng."

The emperor's thoughts can never be seen through by outsiders.

While he was employing people, he was also constantly suspicious of others.

The same goes for Li Xuan.

"Isn't it too risky to do this?" Liu Jinyu lowered her voice subconsciously, looked at Li Xuan and said: "First there was Prime Minister Zhang, and then there was Cui Zuocheng. In any case, everything in the province will be affected by this matter in the East Palace. It’s very possible that there aren’t any secrets, and if the prince really does something, I’m afraid he’ll be in big trouble.”

"What kind of trouble can there be? It's nothing more than seeking death and finding death." Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "Actually, what I'm most worried about now is that the prince has made a move... With the initial move, I will save the whole family." Things will continue only if things happen; similarly, through the affairs of the subordinates, we can also see what the prince has done."

Liu Jinyu raised his eyebrows and instantly realized the mystery of the operation.

"As for trouble, what trouble can there be." Li Xuan shook his head and said: "The Menxia Province is nothing more than criticism and suggestions. The decision-making power lies with the Zhongshu Province, and the execution power lies with the Shangshu Province and the Sixth Ministry. Even if they can do anything, they can't do anything. It’s all within an extremely narrow scope, and everything is closely watched...The real risk is outside but not inside.”

"outer?"

"Yuchi Xunyu is now the guard general of the Zuojian Gate. Two years ago, he was involved in the affairs of General Quan. This is the real killer." After a slight pause, Li Xuan said with a wry smile: "But it is a pity that General Quan was killed by that man back then. This matter was dealt with in the northwest..."

Liu Jinyu nodded subconsciously. That matter seemed obvious back then, but looking back now, it is also full of confusion. After a slight pause, Li Xuan looked at Liu Jinyu and said seriously: "Yu Chi may not listen to the prince, but the prince must have some connections with the outside world. The most eye-catching one here is Gao Qi's father, General Gao Zhenxing. Maybe he will do something at right back."

"What about husband?" Liu Jinyu couldn't help but become worried.

Li Xuan is now the right guard general of the inspection school, and Gao Zhenxing is the right guard general. There are countless soldiers involved below. If they can't stop them, the same people will do something. It is inevitable that they will be connected.

Li Xuan shook his head slightly and said: "Actually, there is nothing to worry about. As long as the right-wing general fills the vacancy, nothing will happen."

Over the years, there has been no one at General Right Guard.

Although Gao Zhenxing is General Youwei, responsible for commanding General Wan Youwei in the Changluo area, he is actually not a general. Let him be responsible for logistics and command training. It is okay if he is really allowed to go into battle to kill the enemy. It would be strange if he is not completely defeated. .

So just appointing a right-guard general will solve the problem.

"As for the involvement." Li Xuan nodded and said, "Look back and transfer all the sergeants from the right guard who have served under Weifu to Changzhou. As for those who are unwilling, they have nothing to do with Weifu. Yes, Your Majesty will take care of it."

……

"Lang Jun, can something like that really happen overnight?" Liu Jinyu's expression was full of worry.

Xuanwumen, Li Chengqian, Changsun Wuji, Shangguan Yi, these things have always been indispensable in recent years.

She couldn't help but feel a little uneasy when she thought of Chang'an City being devastated by soldiers.

Li Xuan waved her hand and said: "Don't worry, even if you don't say His Majesty, there is the Queen of Heaven, Weng Yue, ministers of various ministries, and the Prince has no chance."

Liu Jinyu suddenly calmed down. When Li Xuan mentioned the Queen of Heaven, she completely calmed down.

The person who has been directly forcing the prince to take a dangerous path in these years has always been the Queen. The Queen is the person who least wants the prince to be a real threat.

With the queen's ability, the prince is no match for her.

Therefore, the prince must be defeated in the end.

Yes, Li Xuan had already said that the prince was completely hopeless.

"In addition to those in the East Palace, there are also Pei Yan and Wu Chengsi who are involved in the situation." Li Xuan said with a sneer in the corner of his eyes: "Those in the East Palace also know that they want to support Cui Zuocheng as the Huangmen Minister. Pei Yan and Wu Chengsi, I’m afraid they all have their eyes fixed on the positions of Minister and Prime Minister.”

Liu Jinyu already understood, nodded and said: "Indeed, once Pei Yan becomes the Minister of the Huangmen, the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice will be vacant. In addition to the Minister of the Ministry of Rites, Wu Chengsi will also have the position of the Minister of the Ministry of Justice. The Minister of the Ministry of Justice, But he has much more real power than the Minister of Rites."

"It's best if the two of them are tempted together. In this case, neither of them can succeed." Li Xuan sneered and shook her head, then looked to the side: "Li Bi."

"Your Majesty." Li Bi stood up and held his hands.

"If I remember correctly, Wu Chengsi's son Wu Yanen is currently studying in the Imperial College, right?" Li Xuan's voice was very soft, but Liu Jinyu looked at him in surprise.

Li Xuan waved her hand to Liu Jinyu and said, "Don't worry, I haven't planned to do anything to the child yet."

Liu Jinyu breathed a sigh of relief. If they can attack other people's sons today, then others can attack their sons tomorrow.

"Tomorrow, there will be rumors in the Imperial College that Duke Zhou will return to the court. The day after tomorrow, there will be news that Duke Zhou will be promoted to Minister of Rites. Later, there will be news that Duke Zhou will be promoted to prime minister." As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, Liu Jinyu He looked at Li Xuan in surprise.

Why did Wu Chengsi get involved with the Prime Minister? He is not qualified yet.

Li Xuan smiled softly and said: "Let our people deliver food to the back door of Shangshu's residence of the Ministry of Justice before taking action for three days. After three days, they rushed to Hedong, and then from Hedong to Hebei and then to Shandong. Finally, he walked south of the Yangtze River, then returned to Luoyang and hid near the Shangshu Mansion of the Ministry of Punishment in Luoyang."

Liu Jinyu looked up in surprise. Li Xuan's move was not just one level of calculation, but two levels or even more.

Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "I originally planned to use the previous layout, but now the situation has changed, so I will put the previous layout aside for now. Maybe there will be a time when it will be more useful. Besides, now our family and The Pei family can be considered one of our own, so there is no need to be too deceitful."

Doesn’t it need to be too tricky?

Liu Jinyu rolled her eyes at Li Xuan. Li Xuan's move almost made Pei Yan and Wu Chengsi fall out.

Seeing Liu Jinyu's face, Li Xuan knew what she was thinking. He smiled softly and said, "Actually, although we did this action, that Pei Shangshu may not have had this idea in his heart.

After all, it is too difficult to get the positions of Minister and Prime Minister at the same time, so we must concentrate our efforts to get one. At this time, everyone naturally manages their own affairs, but in the end, no one can get it... After all, what His Majesty hates most is greed. "

Especially now.

(End of this chapter)