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

Chapter 1124 The King of Nanchang Never Breaks the Rules

In the secret room of Fan Lubing's mansion, Zhao Gong and Fan Lubing were sitting on the left and right sides of the table.

A gold medal with a phoenix pattern was solemnly placed in the center of the table.

Zhao Daosheng stood in the center of the secret room, looking at the gold medal that symbolized the authority of the Queen, and he swallowed nervously.

Zhao Gong looked at Zhao Daosheng coldly and asked, "What did you just say? Say it again."

"The prince said, so what if I kill Ming Chongyan." Zhao Daosheng bowed deeply to Zhao Gong and Fan Lubing, looking uneasy.

"Even?" Zhao Gong looked at Fan Lubing and said doubtfully, "So, Ming Shiyin's death has nothing to do with the prince?"

"Although it is irrelevant, the prince should know about it." Fan Lubing sighed softly and looked forward: "After all, even today, the court has not officially confirmed Ming Shiyin's death, but the prince is sure that he is dead. Knowing, It’s like being an accomplice.”

Zhao Gong couldn't help but breathe quickly, and then he shook his head and said: "This matter needs to be confirmed by the prince for final confirmation. We cannot make hasty conclusions."

Fan Lubing nodded, looked at Zhao Daosheng and asked, "Why did the prince say that?"

"The Queen of Heaven sent letters for three days in a row urging the prince to set off, and on the third day she even sent someone to bring two books." Zhao Daosheng looked timidly at Zhao Gong and Fan Lubing.

Zhao Gong and Fan Lubing looked at each other. They also knew what those two books were.

"Shaoyang Zhengfan" and "The Biography of Filial Son".

"You were too hasty in your actions in Huaiyuanfang." Fan Lubing turned to look at Zhao Gong.

"I'm not targeting the East Palace. If you have urgent means, just be more hasty." Zhao Gong raised his head, looked forward, and said softly: "I hope the prince can understand the principles of being a son and a minister."

"What happens next?" Fan Lubing turned to look at Zhao Daosheng.

"The prince drank too much that night, so he asked his servants to dance in the garden. After drinking too much, the prince started talking nonsense." As soon as Zhao Daosheng finished speaking, he saw Zhao Gong and Fan Lubing staring at him. .

"What else did the prince say?" The prince was drunk and must have said a lot.

To ordinary people, what they say after drinking must be nonsense, but for the prince, it must be speaking the truth after drinking.

"What I was saying over and over again, you forced me, you guys forced me, and then I laughed out loud and said, so what if I kill Ming Chongyan." Zhao Daosheng answered seriously.

Fan Lubing's eyes lit up instantly, while Zhao Gong frowned.

"What happens next?" Fan Lubing followed up and asked.

"No more, the prince is drunk." Zhao Daosheng shook his head with regret.

Fan Lubing nodded, glanced at Zhao Daosheng, and said, "Okay, go back, remember to follow the prince, only listen and watch, don't ask or tell anything else."

"Yes!" Zhao Daosheng bowed and left.

There are secret guards outside the door who will send him back to the East Palace in the shortest possible time, and there will even be people who will help him cover up his traces during this period.

This is not a problem.

Zhao Gong suddenly smiled and said: "At least, the prince did not touch this Zhao Daosheng."

The physical appearance of boys and girls has always been a favorite of some people.

Li Xian can hold back, I'm afraid he has really changed his mind.

"Perhaps the intention is too big." Fan Lubing looked at Zhao Gong and said seriously: "Brother Zhao, how should we do this?"

"Report the truth to the Queen of Heaven." Zhao Gong's eyes flickered and he said softly: "There are only rumors about this matter, and it is difficult to have solid evidence. If you want to continue, you need to start with the Changluo Turks."

Fan Lubing nodded slightly, and then said, "Well, let's see if there is any movement in the East Palace."

Zhao Gong stood up, cupped his hands and said, "Zuo Shi, you and I each draft a memorial. I think Zuo Shi will be leaving for Luoyang in a few days."

Fan Lubing stood up and returned the salute, saying, "I'm afraid the prince will go to Luoyang."

……

Luoyang, Qianyuan Hall.

A young and pretty blue-robed female official stood on the left side of the imperial court, bowed to Empress Wu and said: "...The Chanyu Protectorate reported that after Ashina Nishugui returned to the grassland, she was killed by Ashina Wen. Fu led the crowd to Dujin Mountain. In early May, the chiefs of all the Turkic tribes arrived, and then they offered sacrifices to the ancestors of heaven and earth... Iligulu established Mohe Shiboluo Khan."

Empress Wu nodded slightly and said: "Dujin Mountain is the origin of Turks in Mobei. "Book of Sui: Biography of Turks": Sheluo's name is Yili Gulu, and Mohe Shiboluo Khan is No. 1 Shabolue. Governance Dujin Mountain'.

The ancient city of Yunzhong and Yinshan Mountain are now owned by the Tang Dynasty. If they want to do something, it is most appropriate to run farther away. But if they want to come back and gather an army, I am afraid it will take three to five months. "

Empress Wu's brows suddenly frowned. It was already approaching the end of May. Even if the Turks could gather a large army, they would probably have to wait until the end of August. If they wanted to attack the Tang Dynasty, they would have to wait until October.

"But in August, there can be a bluff and a raid on the Great Wall." Empress Wu gradually figured out the Turks' thoughts. They would eventually take advantage of the fishermen.

Empress Wu raised her head, looked at the female officer on one side, and asked: "Wan'er, how is the current situation of Ashina Nishugui?"

Shangguan Wan'er continued: "You Qianniu Weilang reported back to Li Lingwen. Ashina Nishugui was trying his best to win over the tribes under Tuli's command, but they were walking in the territory of the Jieli tribe at that time, so even though Ashina Nishugui was Nishugo has concentrated a lot of strength, but it is only for self-protection, and the rest can only be coerced by Ashina Wenfu."

"It doesn't necessarily mean that he can become the Khan of the grassland again. Ashina Nishugo and Ashina Gana both have ambitions. It's just that as a descendant of Jieli, Ashina Gana has a smaller chance. , On the contrary, Ashina Nishugo has a greater chance in this specific situation." Empress Wu saw through Ashina Nishugo's ambition at a glance.

"The strategies of the prime ministers in the court are correct." Empress Wu nodded and said: "Nishuke's return to the grassland will not only have the potential to split the grassland, but at the same time, his location is also where the main Turkic force is located.

The movements of the Turks were no longer as vague as before, but everything became clear. ”     Ashina Nishugo gathered almost all the Turkic chiefs in Dujin Mountain, which made it easier to spy on the true and false status of the various Turkic tribes.

Those people in the Secret Guard are just these guys.

"Tell Xiao Siye that starting from July, all businessmen and traveling scholars from various ministries will be gathered together, and the secret guards and staff of the Ministry of War will collect intelligence. If the Turks do something evil, they will immediately strike with thunder." Empress Wu clenched her fists immediately.

"Here!" Shangguan Wan'er bowed seriously.

Empress Wu's breathing slowed down, and then she turned to ask, "How is the prince?"

"The prince has already set off in Chenshi, and he should be able to reach Luoyang in Xushi." Shangguan Wan'er bowed and said, "I'd like to ask from the East Palace, after the prince arrives in Luoyang, will he be able to meet the emperor?"

"No need." Empress Wu waved her hand without any hesitation and said: "After the prince arrived in Luoyang, he was asked to immediately start investigating the hidden fields in Henan Province. The staff of the East Palace should immediately go to the states in Henan Province to step up the investigation as quickly as possible. If you encounter any obstruction, you will be thrown into prison immediately.”

"Here!" Shangguan Wan'er immediately bowed, without any change in expression on her face. Even if she saw something, she remained calm.

"Tell Zhao Gong to send people to continue cleaning up the Turkic rebellion in Luoyang, Chang'an." Empress Wu looked up with a cold expression.

"Here!"

"By decree, General Fang Xianzhong of Zuo Jinwu Guard will set off to return to Chang'an tomorrow." Empress Wu continued to order.

"Here!" Shangguan Wan'er's eyes flashed slightly.

Fang Xianzhong, the general of Zuo Jinwu Guard, was the prince's father-in-law.

The prince is in Chang'an, and Fang Xianzhong is in Luoyang.

The prince is in Luoyang, and Fang Xianzhong is in Chang'an.

Everything else can be vague and fuzzy, but this alone cannot be vague at all costs.

"Is there any news from Changzhou?" Empress Wu raised her head and looked at Shangguan Wan'er.

"Report to the Queen of Heaven." Shangguan Wan'er bowed and said: "Since the King of Nanchang took the capital of Yangtong, he sent people to guard the Tubo people who came out of Tanggula Pass. However, except for the five thousand reinforcements originally sent by Qinling, Except for the sheep and the cavalry, there was no movement from the Tibetan cavalry."

"It seems that he has calculated it correctly." Empress Wu sighed, shook her head, and said: "In the heart of Lun Qinling, there is always a distinction between priority and severity, and King Nanchang is the best at taking advantage of this, opening up loopholes bit by bit, Then it continues to roll like a snowball, and the trend has become irresistible.”

After a slight pause, Empress Wu asked: "Wan'er, what kind of person do you think the King of Nanchang is?"

Shangguan Wan'er paused for a moment, then whispered: "In Yi Wan'er's opinion, King Nanchang is a man of rules and regulations. Although he is capable, he will go wherever His Majesty and the Queen ask him to go. Everything will be according to the wishes of His Majesty and the Queen." Do the right thing and never go beyond it.”

Empress Wu's eyes jumped, and then she nodded slowly.

In fact, speaking more carefully, although Li Xuan asked for many things on his own, to be honest, before he spoke, he and the emperor had already had the idea of ​​asking him to do it.

Whether it’s Wuzhou, Tuyuhun, or Changzhou.

Although he has been granted many titles, in fact, everything about Li Xuan is determined by himself and the emperor. He will be wherever he and the emperor need him.

If you think about it carefully, everything is like this, without exception.

"If he is asked to be calmer, will he do the same?" Empress Wu raised her head and looked deeply at Shangguan Wan'er.

Shangguan Wan'er nodded seriously and said, "Yi Wan'er thinks that the King of Nanchang will obey the order."

Empress Wu nodded slightly, already making some calculations in her mind.

At this time, Empress Wu has not yet realized that the matter in the Turkic grassland is far from easy to solve.

If the grassland is really completely pacified, leaving Li Xuan completely in Luoche is also an option.

As for how to prevent him from becoming powerful, the only solution is to draw troops.

At that time, Tubo will be the governor-general, the prime minister will take over the post of governor-general from afar, and the King of Nanchang will act as the governor-general, depriving him of even the last nominal leadership.

With his ability, he can still stabilize the situation. In that case, the threat of King Nanchang to the court will be lifted.

Empress Wu looked outside the palace with twinkling eyes.

It seemed that everything in the entire Tang Dynasty was in her eyes.

……

Zhao Gong was dressed in black, standing in the shadow of the palace wall, looking at the subjects of the East Palace who were coming in and out, frowning.

It has been a full month since the last meeting, and there has been no news from Zhao Daosheng.

But the news from other insiders is that the prince is getting closer to Zhao Daosheng, and all kinds of things have never happened before.

Even many times, the prince did not avoid Zhao Daosheng when doing things.

But he still had no news.

Even if Zhao Gong sent someone to see him, he couldn't do it.

What is going on here?

(End of this chapter)