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

Chapter 1450 Sitting on the right guard of the military office, gaining great authority

In the Qianyuan Hall, all the officials stood in awe.

The prince stood on the golden steps and looked around. Wherever he looked, all the officials bowed their heads.

Empress Wu sat on the royal couch and looked at Fan Yunxian on one side.

Fan Yunxian bowed slightly towards Empress Wu, then took out another imperial edict from behind his back, turned to look at the ministers, and said loudly: "Your Majesty has an edict."

"I'll wait for you to receive the order." The ministers bowed their heads and knelt down again.

Fan Yunxian opened the imperial edict and said loudly to the ministers: "In the second year of Yonglong, the year of Renwu, the twelfth month of Renzi, the third day of the lunar month, the day of Wuyin, the emperor Ruo said:
Yu Xi!

In this winter's moon, dignitaries from both the government and the public gathered in Luoyang, making a fuss and making the world uneasy.

Therefore, we ordered the Imperial Guard General Pei Xingjian, the right Jinwu Guard General Xue Guwu, the left guard General Xue Rengui, the right guard general Li Xuan, the left guard guard general Gao Kan, the right leading army guard general Li Jinxing, and the right guard guard general Li Jinxing. General Sun Renshi and others each sit on the Yamen Board of Directors to properly handle military affairs. They are not allowed to do anything without an imperial decree.

Admire this. "

"I have received the decree. Your Majesty may live forever."

The ministers all bowed their heads at the same time, but their eyes were unnaturally focused on the seven generals who were bowing their heads on the right.

No wonder the emperor specially asked all seven generals to stand in front of the palace gate today.

Now that they are guarding the Sixteenth Guards Yamen, the Sixteenth Guards in Luoyang will be as stable as Mount Tai.

The imperial court maintained a tight military presence in Luoyang, and the prince was appointed as director of the political affairs hall. More military and state affairs were under the control of the Queen of Heaven, and the central government was as stable as Mount Tai.

Li Xuan stood up with a solemn expression and looked straight forward, as if he wanted to see through the Qianyuan Hall and into the Zhenguan Hall behind.

The emperor's layout was indeed extremely strict, but it also showed Li Zhi's lack of confidence.

Seven generals guarded the military office, and the military's authority flourished.

If you are not careful, it may lead to military chaos.

Among the seven generals in the court today, Pei Xingjian is a guest of the prince, Li Xuan is a guest of the prince, and Gao Kan is the prince's concubine's father-in-law. In addition, the prince is now sitting in the political hall. Is the emperor really relieved?
Those with a truly keen sense of smell have already detected a glimmer of opportunity.

However, Li Xuan lowered her eyes.

Although the emperor was seriously ill, Empress Wu sitting on the imperial couch was not that easy to deal with, not to mention that Li Xian had no messy thoughts at all.

It's hard to say right now it's another game.

The emperor was seriously ill, but at this time, his mind became more unstable.

……

In the Qianyang Palace, Empress Wu was in charge of politics.

The Ministry of Household Affairs reported to Empress Wu the income and expenditure due from the first month to November this year.

The Ministry of Officials reported the personnel transfers for those ranked fifth and above this year.

The Ministry of War reported on the use of troops by the DPRK and China this year, especially the war in the Western Regions.

Even Li Xuan's proposal to send more people to Persia to assist in the restoration of Persia was also put on the agenda.

The Ministry of Industry reported on the construction of mountains, rivers and waterways across the country this year.

The Ministry of Punishment reported on the major criminal and prison cases in the world this year.

The Ministry of Rites reported various ceremonial matters this year.

Especially above Mount Tai Feng Chan...

Empress Wu sat on the imperial couch, glanced at Li Huaiyan, the Minister of Rites, and then looked at the ministers and said, "My lords, the matter of the Ministry of Rites cannot be delayed any longer. The Fengshan ceremony at Mount Song is imminent, and the position of the Minister of Rites must be decided before the fifteenth day of the great court. If you have any recommendations, please send them to the Ministry of Personnel, and then the Council of State Affairs will discuss and report to this palace and His Majesty."

"I will accept the order." All the ministers in the palace raised their hands at the same time.

Many people's eyes sparkled with excitement.

The emperor was seriously ill and it was difficult to decide on the position of Minister of Rites.

In this way, people from all parties in North Korea and China who have the power to recommend will jump out.

Empress Wu sat on the imperial couch, her eyes passing over Li Xian, Li Dan, Liu Rengui, Pei Yan, Xue Yuanchao, Cui Zhiwen and others, and finally landed on Dou Xuande, the Minister of Civil Affairs.

Dou Xuande immediately bowed and said: "I accept the order."

Empress Wu nodded slightly, and then glanced at Wei Xuantong, the minister of the Ministry of official affairs, Doulu Qinwang, the minister of the Ministry of household affairs, Wei Baiji, the minister of the Ministry of punishment, Pei Judao, the minister of the Ministry of punishment, and Li Huaiyan, the minister of the Ministry of rites.

Among these people, Wei Xuantong was Wang Dezhen and Ouyang Tong was from the same party; Doulu Qinwang was Li Dan's long history; and Wei Daiji was a clan member of the Crown Princess.

These are the three most promising people. The others, Pei Judao, Li Huaiyan, Yao Lingzhang, Cui Mi and others, although they all came on their own, are just running along.

Empress Wu raised her head, looked at Li Dan, and said, "Prince Xiang."

"My son is here." Li Dan immediately turned around and looked at Empress Wu solemnly.

"You have always been responsible for the affairs of Songshan Mountain. Therefore, today I appoint you as the general manager of Songshan Mountain. You will be in charge of the Songshan Temple, preparations for various departments, and security matters." Empress Wu looked at Li Dan and said seriously: "After the fifteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, Songshan Mountain will be closed. No one, both superior and inferior, is allowed to go out, all hidden places inside and outside are cleared, and irrelevant persons are expelled.”

"Here!" Li Dan solemnly accepted the order.

Empress Wu raised her head and turned to look at King Han Li Yuanjia: "King Han!"

"My lord!" Li Yuanjia walked out with a solemn expression.

Empress Wu nodded, and then looked at Qing Taichang Temple: "Qing Lin."

Taichang Temple Minister Lin Renji stood up with his hands raised: "I am here."

Empress Wu nodded and said: "I appoint you two as deputy general managers of Songshan to assist the Prime Minister in handling Songshan affairs safely."

"I will accept the order." Li Yuanjia and Lin Renji bowed their heads at the same time.

……

Li Xuan stood on one side, her eyes lowered, her expression did not change at all, but she was thinking in her heart.

As expected, the emperor and Empress Wu threw out the position of the Minister of Rites to the other ministers to compete for the position of the Minister of Rites.

The East Palace, Prime Minister's Palace, aristocratic families, Qingliu, and relatives will all compete for it.

While all parties are fighting for it, much less attention will fall on the Emperor and Empress Wu.

While the emperor was recuperating, he could also withstand external pressure as much as possible.

Just because of the Songshan incident, Li Dan was pushed out directly. Aren't you afraid of his manipulation?

If the emperor asked Li Xian to sit in the political affairs hall, not only because he was reassured about Li Xian, but also because he wanted to see if there were any particularly ambitious people around Li Xian who wanted to push Li Xian to plot evil.

Now it seems that the emperor's suspicion is not only directed at Li Xian, but also Li Dan.

wrong. Li Xuan's eyes flashed. The emperor's suspicion was directed at all those who had designs on the throne at this time.

Just like the Zheng family.

Suddenly Li Xuan's eyes completely converged, and the next moment, Empress Wu's eyes had passed over him.

"Li Qing!" Empress Wu's eyes fell on Li Huaiyan, the Minister of Rites.

Li Huaiyan immediately stood up and held his hands in his hands: "I'm here."

Empress Wu nodded and said: "This time the emperor is enthroned, the governors of various states bring a large number of tributes to the palace from all over the country. The Ministry of Rites selects some and then sends them to the political hall. The prince selects some and sends them to the palace. After the final selection, the palace chooses Used for Zen worship."

"I will accept the order." Li Xian and Li Huaiyan handed over their hands at the same time.

When the emperor granted the title of Zen, the governors of the three hundred states in the world had to pay tribute.

Now that it's the end of the year, there are tributes to be sent to the Zhengdan Dynasty next year.

Nowadays, the tribute for Fengshan has replaced the tribute for celebrating the New Year.

Empress Wu continued to speak and said: "The Minister of State will select the annual reports of state affairs submitted by each state and send them to the Political Affairs Hall. After the Political Affairs Hall selects them, they will be sent to the Qianyuan Hall. I will summon the relevant people."

Liu Jingxian, the left prime minister of the Shangshu, Guo Daiju, the right prime minister of the Shangshu, and the prince Li Xian stood up at the same time and handed over their hands: "I will accept the decree."

"The Ministry of Punishment." Empress Wu's eyes fell on Duan Baoxuan, Shangshu of the Ministry of Punishment.

"I'm here." Duan Baoxuan stood up and held his hands.

"Many of the governors of various states are in Luoyang. It is inevitable that there will be some disturbances in the local areas. The Ministry of Punishment has sent personnel to various local states and counties to supervise. If anyone causes trouble during His Majesty's ceremony, he will be dealt with severely." Empress Wu looked at Duan Baoxuan with cold eyes.

"I accept the decree." Duan Baoxuan solemnly held his hands.

……

Li Xuan stood on one side and couldn't help but feel something in her heart.

Has Empress Wu noticed this now?
When the emperor granted Zen status, he always wanted to grant amnesty to the whole world.

And it is an even greater amnesty than Gaiyuan.

Compared with the emperor's enthronement, the emperor's wedding and the emperor's birthday, they are no different.

But for other things, the government and the opposition were unprepared, but the matter of enshrining Zen has been several years.

Before the conferment of Zen on Mount Tai, the government and the public knew that the emperor would grant a general amnesty to the world, but no one knew the extent of the amnesty. But now, there is a precedent for the conferment of Zen on Mount Song to be followed by Mount Tai.

There are smart people in both the government and the public who will do things at this time that they would not normally dare to do.

Anyway, even if he is imprisoned, he will be amnesty in the coming year.

It's not even fair to say that something has happened somewhere now.

Li Xuan's eyes began to ponder. Empress Wu could arrange this kind of thing all around. Why do you have to do it in advance at the court? Aren't you afraid that this will remind some people?
It seems like this is just a reminder to some people?

Li Zhi and Empress Wu, the couple were singing and fishing again.

Li Xuan calmed down and stood in the queue, watching Empress Wu deal with all the accumulated court affairs.

Over the years, the ministers have become accustomed to the emperor Wu's descendants handling political affairs.

Even the prince had no objections.

……

"Retreat!" Fan Yunxian stood on the golden steps and shouted loudly.

All the ministers in the palace raised their hands at the same time: "I respectfully send you to the Queen of Heaven. May the Queen of Heaven be blessed and safe."

Empress Wu nodded, then stood up and walked towards the side door.

After taking two steps, Empress Wu stopped again and looked at Prince Li Xian behind her.

Li Xian understood immediately and followed quickly.

Soon after, the voices of Empress Wu and the Prince talking in low voices could be heard outside the palace, and they were getting farther and farther away.

Li Xuan stood up straight and her eyes fell on Li Dan in the center of the golden steps.

There is no doubt that Empress Wu and Li Xian must have met the emperor together before today's dynasty.

In this way, the mother and son can handle government affairs together.

But unfortunately, Li Dan was kicked out.

What's more, Li Dan has not seen the emperor from last month to now. Instead, Li Xian has met the emperor several times in the past few days since he came to Luoyang from Chang'an.

Looking at Li Dan who was a little lost, Li Xuan shook his head in his heart, turned around and looked at Pei Xingjian, Xue Rengui, Li Jinxing, Sun Renshi, Gao Kan, Xue Guwu and others, walked over and exchanged a few words in a low voice.

Even though several people had fought alongside Li Xuan, even Gao Kan was Liu Rengui's old subordinate, and now he was Li Xian's crown prince's concubine. Only Xue Guwu, the general of Youjin Wuwei, had little contact with him.

After walking out of Chengtian Sect, Li Xuan will return to Youwei with Ma Si Zong and Li Rong.

Su Liangsi also walked out of Chengtian Gate at this time. The two looked at each other and nodded slightly.

The Minister of Rites basically determines the price to be paid, and anyone with a discerning eye in both the government and the public can see it.

But in this fight, someone would inevitably reveal flaws, and Su Liangsi's opportunity came.

……

In the quiet night, Li Xuan, dressed in red and gold armor, returned to Jade Dragon Garden under the escort of a group of right guard cavalry.

On this day, sitting in the Youwei Yamen office, Li Xuan began to handle all the affairs of Youwei.

Many matters that were originally handled by Asu Sect were originally sent to Li Xuan.

In the past, it was because Li Xuan avoided suspicion and did not deal with the affairs of the right guard. Now that the emperor and Empress Wu let him sit in the yamen, he also handled some matters of the right guard "carefully".

Turning over and dismounting, the right guard cavalry turned back to the Yamen.

Li Xuan had just entered Jade Dragon Garden, and Li Bi had already walked up to him and said cautiously in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there is a secret message to send back."

Li Xuan nodded lightly and quickly walked into the study.

In Prince Peng's Mansion, there were some secret letters that Li Bi did not have the authority to open.

For example, the letter in front of Li Xuan.

"Zheng!"

(End of this chapter)