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

Chapter 1470 Isn’t His Highness the Prime Minister in Songshan Mountain?

On the thirteenth day of the twelfth lunar month, snowflakes fell.

The goshawk flew high in the sky, flew into Luoyang City, and flew into the Jade Dragon Garden.

With a "squeak" sound, the door of the main hall of the east courtyard was opened, and light snow fell on the door.

Li Xuan, dressed in red brocade clothes, walked out of the room quietly, and then immediately closed the door gently.

Li Xuan raised his eyes and saw that the sky was still gloomy. Counting the time, it was not yet midnight.

Outside the courtyard, Li Zhu was already waiting silently, covered with a thin layer of snow.

Li Xuan took a breath of air-conditioning, walked out of the yard with a calm face, then turned and walked towards the backyard study.

Li Zhu followed quickly, and the sound of footsteps was extremely clear above the light snow.

Li Xuan opened the study and took a look. A pair of golden armor was placed directly in the center, and the light was restrained and steady.

A spear eight feet long stood on the side, the candlelight flickered, and the blade of the spear was cold.

Li Xuan stepped forward to the wooden frame, and with a "squeak" behind her, the door closed.

Li Zhu walked behind Li Xuan and handed over the secret letter in his hand.

Li Xuan took the secret letter, opened it and took a look. There was no text in the secret letter, only a thick black dot.

It was such a black spot that Li Xuan couldn't help but sigh: "It's begun."

Li Zhu quickly walked to the candlelight on one side, lifted the bamboo cage above, took the secret letter handed over by Li Xuan, and then burned it to ashes.

Li Xuan turned around and faced the door.

Li Zhu quickly came behind Li Xuan, took down the armor from the shelf, and helped Li Xuan put it on.

Then, all the armor parts were installed on Li Xuan.

Li Xuan looked forward and said calmly: "Send the order, the snow is heavy in winter, let our people take back what they need to take back, and if they can't take back, go to the surrounding villages to have a look.

It has been snowing heavily for days, and many houses may collapse in people's homes. There is also a shortage of firewood. I will make some statistics and hand them over to the East Palace. "

"Here!" Li Zhu nodded and accepted the order. After putting on the armor, he stepped aside.

Li Xuan's expression became solemn, and she stretched out her right hand, directly holding the Changshan in her hand, and then walked out of the door.

The snow is still falling, but it seems to have become lighter.

Li Xuan looked up and saw that the sky was covered with clouds. It was obvious that the snow was likely to fall again.

Li Xuan walked out of Jade Dragon Garden with gentle steps.

Liu Jinyu, Pei Shitong, and the three children are all asleep now and haven't gotten up yet.

In winter, he could sleep as long as he could, and Li Xuan didn't want to disturb them too much.

Outside Jade Dragon Garden, Li Xuan got on his horse.

He glanced at the Lecheng County Government Palace. The door was not opened and everything was quiet.

Li Xuan turned the horse's head and headed towards the square gate.

The Queen of Heaven issued a decree yesterday that senior ministers over sixty years old in the court can enter the court one hour later to work, even the prime minister.

The veterans were naturally grateful for the Queen's thoughtfulness and also took a rare break.

After leaving the square gate, Luoyang North Market opposite has opened its doors, and it is still lively even if it is snowing heavily.

Even though the snow is still falling on the streets, Luoyang County has begun organizing manpower to clean the streets.

There may be no human beings outside Luoyang City, but there are still colorful footsteps inside Luoyang City, and everything remains the same.

A group of right-guard cavalry met Li Xuan outside Fangmen and escorted him to the palace.

All of these people are descendants of noble families whose family origins are in Luoyang. Although they have not joined the Jinwu Guard, it is an honor to be able to become the personal guard of General Youwei.

Of course, these people only followed Li Xuan when he was in Luoyang City.

Li Xuan's real five hundred personal guards are outside Luoyang City, and they are the people Li Xuan really relies on for his actions.

……

Riding on horseback by the Luo River, watching the falling snow, Li Xuan's face became solemn.

Mrs. Cui of Tong'an died, and the head of the Zheng family, one of the seven families with five surnames, died.

This is never a small thing.

Even though the Zheng family doesn't have many children who are governors now, with their in-laws and countless interests, they can definitely be regarded as one of the top families in the world.

The death of its leader would definitely be a devastating event if it were normal times.

But Cui died silently in the aftermath of the imperial power seizure.

While it makes people feel angry, there is also a lot of helplessness.

However, after all, someone has to bear the grievances of others. This person cannot be the deceased Mrs. Cui of Tong'an, so it can only be the royal family.

The first one is Li Dan, and the second one is Empress Wu.

If Mrs. Zheng had enough ability to investigate, she would immediately know that Zheng Qiniang was poisoned.

It is also understandable that the Cui family was exterminated later, but understanding does not mean that it is acceptable.

Now that the imperial power is strong, they naturally can't do much, but once the imperial power weakens in the future, revenge will come immediately.

……

A snowflake fell lightly on the tip of Li Xuan's nose, and he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

With a slight spit, snowflakes were already floating from the tip of my nose.

Li Xuan looked up and looked ahead, the palace wall was already in front of her.

Unknowingly, a sneer flashed across Li Xuan's face.

He believed that Empress Wu must also want to kill Cui, but Empress Wu would do it quietly. Even if Zheng Qiniang was poisoned, Cui, Mrs. An's wife, would definitely be "seriously ill" and die.

But that would be too advantageous for Cui, and also too advantageous for Empress Wu.

The ancestor of the Zheng family in Xingyang, one of the top families in the world, died unexpectedly. The turmoil caused by such a thing will definitely last for several years.

Of course, that will be a few years later, and Li Xuan will have more, but also a few years later.

The mountain tide is surging, sweeping it away in one fell swoop.

Amidst the sound of Luohe River, Tianjin Bridge appeared in front, and Li Xuan's expression calmed down.

Officials went to Duanmen one by one. Duanmen was open. There was no court today, so everyone went to the Yamen.

The steps are hurried.

Li Xuan had just arrived under Duanmen when a voice behind him sounded: "Uncle Wang!"

Li Xuan turned around in surprise and saw Li Dan dismounting from his horse, covered in snowflakes.

Li Xuan quickly stopped and raised her hands: "I have met His Highness! Isn't His Highness in Songshan Mountain? When did he come down from the mountain?"

Since the failure to fight for the Minister of Rites, Li Dan retreated to Songshan, leaving Yuan Wanqing to handle the follow-up in Beijing.

"Silang just came back yesterday." Li Dan smiled, looked forward, and said gently: "I haven't seen Uncle Wang for a long time. Let's go for a walk together?"

"How dare you disobey orders!" Li Xuan handed over his hand again.

……

After crossing Duanmen and entering the imperial city, countless courtiers went to their own offices, and a busy day was about to begin.

Walking on the palace road, Li Dan looked at all this and said helplessly: "In the final analysis, Shiro was a little greedy in this matter. In the end, Master Yuan and other masters left the capital, and it was Shiro who was involved. ’s fault.”

It is inevitable that Yuan Wanqing will leave the capital, but there are still some official documents from the Ministry of Personnel that have not been completed, but it will only be fifteen years later at most, and he will not be allowed to delay until the end of the year when he will be enshrined.

As for the other people in the Prime Minister's Mansion, big mistakes can't be found, but small mistakes can also be found.

Even if it was a matter of finding fault with the eggs, everyone in the East Palace found out the fault, and then used various connections to drive these people out of Luoyang.

Of course, the maximum is only three months, and the minimum is only three to five days.

But within three to five days, there was no influence from the Prime Minister's Palace in the entire Luoyang, which was definitely a big boost to the morale of the East Palace.

Li Xuan sighed softly and said: "Some things are done when they are done. Suffering a slight setback is not necessarily a bad thing. Maybe you can overcome the tribulation and move up to a higher level, and finally meet again and smile."

The brothers are here after all the calamities, and they forget their grudges with a smile when they meet.

Li Dan looked at Li Xuan in surprise, nodded in admiration: "Uncle Wang is indeed very ambitious, Shiro has been taught here."

Li Xuan smiled and waved her hands and said, "It's just fun in the midst of suffering. How can things in the world be as everyone wants?"

Li Dan was silent for a moment, nodded, and then said: "Uncle Wang must know about Zuo Si Langzhong. If he doesn't know about this, how can Dong Palace let go?"

Li Xuan looked at Li Dan in surprise. Li Dan actually came to him to beg Dou Sitai for Zuo Si Lang. This was a strange thing.

But Li Xuan figured out the reason in an instant.

Zuosi Langzhong himself is the head of all the ministers. In terms of power, he is probably only lower than the ministers of various ministries and the young ministers of various temples. How could the Prime Minister's Palace give up such a position.

In addition, there is also the reason for Princess Xiang.

When something happened to Dou Sitai, the Dou family naturally knew the reason, and the person they should look for was naturally the Prime Minister's Concubine Dou.

Mr. Dou has a gentle temperament, but he is also so. When he speaks a sentence or two, he becomes more and more unbearable.

It was precisely because of this that Li Dan came to the palace.

However, the relationship between Li Dan and the Dou family was the real reason why Li Xuan targeted Dou Sitai, the Zuosi doctor.

The Dou family is one of the powerful families in Longxi.

Even if Empress Taimu Dou is not related by blood to Li Xuan, Li Xuan still needs to call her grandmother.

Such a family will be difficult to clean up no matter who comes to power, especially after his marriage to Li Dan, he has actually been Li Dan's biggest help.

……

Li Xuan then smiled helplessly and stood firm under the Chengtian Gate. He shook his head at Li Dan and said, "Your Highness, it's not that I don't want to help here. It's actually Su Sima who is in charge of this matter. My current duties are , it may be okay to make a few suggestions, but if you really intervene, it will be taboo. "

Li Dan's face suddenly became solemn.

He knew that Li Xuan was right. Li Xuan did not have much involvement in this matter, and he did not even submit a memorial for impeachment.

As the general of Youwei, Li Xuan has been sitting at the Youwei official office almost every day these days. He doesn't go to the East Palace often, let alone take care of other things.

But Li Dan also knew that Li Xuan was definitely not as harmless as he said.

In Li Dan's eyes, Li Xuan is definitely the top strategist in the world.

I didn't see that Yuan Wanqing suffered a big loss at his hands.

After pondering for a while, Li Dan said: "Uncle Wang has always taught the emperor brother when he left Beijing in the past years. Today, I wonder if Uncle Wang can also teach Shiro?"

Standing under the Chengtian Gate, Li Xuan glanced sideways in the direction of the Qianyuan Palace, and then said softly: "Your Highness, Yichen, looking at it now, things are just right now. No matter what your Highness wants to do, you still have to do it." Please continue.”

Li Dan blinked, he didn't understand what Li Xuanhua meant.

Li Xuan smiled, cupped his hands and said, "Your Highness, I will take my leave now. It's getting late and I'm on duty."

Li Dan came back to his senses, looked at Li Xuan and said, "Uncle Wang, walk slowly!"

Li Xuan nodded, turned around, and headed in the direction of the Youwei government office.

Li Dan kept looking at Li Xuan from behind until he completely disappeared and turned to look at Chengtianmen. Li Dan understood immediately.

Now at this time, the one who really wants the two brothers to fight is their mother.

Perhaps, there is also the father.

Turning around, Li Dan headed towards the East Palace without any hesitation.

(End of this chapter)