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

Chapter 1434: One Emperor and One Courtier
Under the night, Li Xuan supported Ouyang and walked calmly in the backyard.

Ouyang walked slowly and said, "Mrs. Cui, Mrs. Tong'an, is the wife of Zheng Rentai, Duke Xiang of Tong'an.

Although Zheng Rentai was the cousin of Princess Yin Zheng, because he was a hero of the Xuanwu Sect, he was not implicated in the late emperor's reign. However, after Zheng Rentai died of illness in the third year of Longshuo, the Zheng family gradually declined, and the Cui family gradually declined. Hidden in the old house. "

"Then why did the Zheng family not show up when Princess Zheng died of illness?" Li Xuan frowned.

He didn't have much contact with the Zheng family. The real contact was when the late Crown Princess Zheng Guanyin died of illness, but the Zheng family did not show up at all.

"How could the Zheng family get into trouble for something like this?" Ouyang shook his head slightly and said: "The reason why Cui appears in Luoyang now is not only because of the Emperor Songshan's conferment of Zen, but also because she wants to spy on him. How is the emperor's health?"

Li Xuan fell silent.

Ouyang smiled. Compared to Li Xuan, Ouyang understood the dangers.

What's more, after all, Princess Yin Zheng Guanyin is Ouyang's eldest sister-in-law.

Although the two of them had almost never met, Ouyang had heard Li Yuanze talk about this matter more than once.

Now in Luoyang, the emperor has never participated in a single imperial dynasty.

Ouyang looked at Li Xuan with satisfaction. Only mother and son would be honest about such words.

The emperor was fine, but he pretended to be weak, luring others into taking the bait, and then showed up at the last moment to severely attack his opponents.

"That is, at the beginning of the month, the emperor met Xia'er in Songshan Mountain. She seemed to be in good health, and people were relieved. But since that time, no courtiers who asked for an audience were seen, and even the Prime Minister's request for an audience was blocked. Internal and external affairs All will be dealt with by the Queen of Heaven.”

Li Xuan sighed softly, nodded, and said: "My mother is right. At this time, the further back you go, the more people will think about it. But if you put yourself in your son's shoes, you will actually be more worried about whether it will happen this time." Could it be His Majesty’s trap?”

She knew much more than Li Xuan knew.

"Yes!" Li Xuan bowed slightly. Although Ouyang ignored foreign affairs all year round, she was the emperor's daughter-in-law and princess after all.

Ouyang raised his head and looked at Li Xuan: "Da Lang, what would you think if something like this happened?"

Even in autumn and winter, when courtiers asked for an audience, they mostly spoke through thick curtains.

……

After walking into the stone pavilion, Li Xuan took the cushion and placed it underneath, and then Ouyang sat down.

"Those old guys may not be able to see through these things, but they still come."

Li Xuan wanted to say something, but in the end he didn't speak.

Because he knew that although Li Zhi's health might not be as bad as people thought, he would definitely not be able to survive this time.

In previous years when he was in Chang'an, although the emperor had many taboos, he would eventually attend the imperial court once a month.

"It's just a word of gambling." Ouyang looked back at Luoyang, looked solemn, looked up at Li Xuan, and said: "They are betting that His Majesty cannot survive this time. As long as His Majesty cannot survive, their chances will be It’s coming.”

His elder brother Ouyang Tong is the Minister of the Ministry of War, and his son Li Xuan is a guest of the prince, the general of Youwei, and the appeasement envoy of Luozhidao.

"This time the emperor is not in good health. Even if my mother is in Chang'an, I can still hear some news among my sisters-in-law and neighbors." Ouyang shook his head slightly, sighed, and said: "Since August, your majesty has been sick. He lives in Zhenguan Palace and does not go out. Although he occasionally receives foreign ministers, it is difficult for them to see his true appearance. "

Ouyang looked in the direction of Luoyang and said with some sarcasm: "Such things have happened in the past, but His Majesty was safe and sound in the end. Therefore, the elite sons of the family have had a bumpy career in the court over the years. Even if there is Cui Zhiwen, it is nothing more. A person in the same book is in peace."

There are many things that have a high level of control over things inside and outside.

The emperor was in poor health, especially in winter, and could not see the cold wind.

Looking at Li Xuan's expression, Ouyang immediately understood that Li Xuan had the same judgment.

If that were the case, then the situation would be completely different.

Ouyang's eyes suddenly became clear. He looked past Li Xuan and looked outside the pavilion. He said seriously: "If His Majesty is in trouble, then there are three things that need to be paid attention to. Others are also likely to interfere in these three aspects."

"Please teach me." Li Xuan knelt down in front of Ouyang. Although he had a plan recently, his thoughts were inevitably confused due to various things.

"First, His Majesty is seriously ill. Will someone else mess around and try to depose the crown prince?" Ouyang stopped what Li Xuan was about to say, then waved his hand and said, "Don't give too sure an answer. You have to go." Think about it, there’s something else I haven’t thought of.”

Li Xuan was stunned for a moment, and then her back felt cold.

Although he makes all kinds of calculations, he will inevitably make mistakes after all.

It may even be an extremely thrilling place.

"Secondly, when the prince ascends the throne, what will happen to the queen? Will she return to the harem or continue to listen to politics behind the curtain in the former court?" Ouyang looked at Li Xuan and said, "As I said, no matter what you think about, go to the place that you have ignored. think."

"Yes!" Li Xuan nodded seriously.

"Thirdly, when the new king succeeds to the throne, there will inevitably be a new atmosphere. Who will enter and who will retreat." Ouyang sighed softly and said: "Among the aristocratic families, there are not many people who are willing to take risks to support the Prime Minister, but they will definitely Yes, the only thing left is to choose between the queen and the prince. In the end, the older generation will have to retire. This is the opportunity. "

Li Xuan nodded lightly. If it hadn't been for the rebellion of the Yue King and the rebellion of the Western Turks, I am afraid that the three prime ministers Liu Rengui, Li Jingxuan, and Liu Shenli would have resigned.

Dou Xuande and Cui Zhiti also had to be cleaned up by the emperor.

"This time, Mrs. Cui rushed to Chang'an from Xingyang. In addition to participating in His Majesty's conferment of Zen and spying on the emperor's safety, the rest was to unite various families to get what they needed or to unify their needs. These secret connections are absolutely indispensable. ." Ouyang looked at Li Xuan seriously and warned, "Be careful."

"My son knows." Li Xuan bowed slightly, with a sincere expression.

Ouyang smiled, looked at the reflection of the fire in the dark sky in the distance, and whispered: "I'm afraid Chang'an will not stop tonight."

"It's just a trivial matter." Li Xuan raised his head, looked at Ouyang, and said: "There are conflicts between the East Palace and the Aristocratic Family, but there are also areas where they can unite. After all, East Palace has the greatest chance now. What happened tonight is nothing more than that. Before the two sides talk, let’s have a little collision and weigh each other’s truths.”

Ouyang immediately understood the meaning of Li Xuan's words, Dong Palace wanted to compromise with the family.

There are people in the aristocratic family who are close to Dong Gong, so winning over them is the right thing to do.

Not to mention that the emperor is now seriously ill, even if Li Xian succeeds to the throne, he will still need the local governor to implement the decree in order to spread his will throughout the world. In this case, mutual compromise is normal.

"You are getting more and more experienced, which is for the best." Ouyang sighed softly, then nodded and said, "Okay, it's getting late, and my mother has to go back to rest."

Ouyang stood up, and Li Xuan quickly helped Ouyang to the backyard.

Arriving at the door of the backyard, Ouyang waved his hand and asked Li Xuan to stop.

"I am going to Luoyang this time. If everything goes well, you will not come back until after the new year. Your cousin will not go to Luoyang this time, but will come to accompany my mother. You don't have to worry here."

After a slight pause, Ouyang's expression became stern. She looked at Li Xuan and said seriously: "Da Lang, you have to be careful. At this time, what you need to be most careful about is the people around you... If something really happens, then what? The Governor of Bianzhou and the right-wing general are all useless. They only care about whether others need you to die. "

Li Xuan cupped her hands in a deep voice and said, "Don't worry, mom, my son is well prepared, and some of his early connections have begun to be used... No one has paid attention to these in the past few years.

As for the rest, as long as everyone else is busy, then naturally they can't take care of their son. "

"It seems that you have already made a plan." Ouyang breathed a sigh of relief, nodded and said, "No matter what else, just return safely after the new year."

"Yes!" Li Xuan bowed and when she stood up, Ouyang had already entered the backyard.

……

It wasn't until a long time later that Li Xuan turned around and left.

At that moment just now, he had been a little on tenterhooks, afraid of saying something poisonous.

Fortunately, he has been cautious.

But what the mother-in-law said is right. The aristocratic family and the Empress Wu are not simple people. Who knows when they will have any means.

If Empress Wu felt that Li Xuan was an eyesore and killed him unreasonably, it would be too late even if the world cried out for him.

There are also aristocratic families, they don't care about the affairs of the border states and the western regions.

Before both parties reach an agreement, they will use any means against Li Xuan.

Before walking to the study room, Li Xuan's eyes became indifferent.

Everyone is just treating each other, no one is a bad person.

The three families of Cui, Lu and Zheng also have their own needs.

Fight one family, pull one family away, and neutralize one family. This is the general direction.

Mrs. Tong'an, it's not that easy to unite all the major families to advance and retreat together.

The candles in the study were lit, and Li Xuan sat behind the desk and took out the files one by one to read.

This time, it is very likely that the emperor will not be able to survive, but Li Xuan is not sure which day it will be.

It may be before Fengchan, or it may be after Fengchan.

It may be after the New Year, or it may be before the New Year.

But the emperor really couldn't make it through.

So he has to be prepared for everything.

When Li Zhi dies, what will he leave behind before his death, and how much will he change after his death.

The aristocratic family is just one part, the clan, relatives, poor families, everyone will get involved.

What Li Xuan needs to ensure is that the people around him can make progress in this big change, or at least not be squeezed out.

This requires fighting with others.

……

Li Xuan paused for a moment. In this world, Li Zhi's presence and Li Zhi's absence are completely different things.

Even if Empress Wu continues to listen to politics from behind the curtain after Li Zhi's death, her control over the world will quickly decline.

Until she regained her power.

At this time, Li Xuan was able to do more things outside of Empress Wu's vision.

But Li Xuan herself needs to stay with Li Xian so that they will ignore his extra actions.

There was a slight sound of footsteps outside the door, and then Li Bi's voice sounded: "Your Majesty, the matter is over. Outside Chang'an City, the right guard is hunting down more than 30 people who fled the city."

Chang'an is a tightly guarded capital, but even after the Chang'an curfew and the city gates were closed, more than thirty people were still able to escape from Chang'an. This is definitely an extremely shocking thing.

Li Xuan calmly raised her head and said: "Send a message to Zuo Jinwu Guard and Right Guard to seal all the secret roads out of the city, leaving no one behind."

"Here!" Li Bi immediately handed over his hand, then quickly turned around and left.

At this time, Li Xuan couldn't help but put down all the pens and papers in her hands.

Leaning on the short couch, he completely relaxed.

Judging from the look on his face, it was as if everything they had done recently was for today.

Li Xuan raised her head, looked somewhere in the void above her head, and finally smiled softly: "It is better to have fewer of these people in Chang'an."

(End of this chapter)