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

Chapter 957: The King of England has the demeanor of a majesty, and the Prime Minister has the virtues of a former emperor. I am afraid that the crown prince is not enough.
North Gate, Bachelor's College.

Yuan Wanqing walked in from the outside with the secret guard document in his hand.

It was getting late now, and Ming Chongyan came in at some unknown time, holding a copy of "Laozi" in his hand and studying it carefully.

When he saw the door, Ming Chongyan raised his head: "What has Brother Wanqing been busy with recently?"

"Nothing." Yuan Wanqing casually put down the secret file and said, "The Queen of Heaven just sent a message. Do you want to know what the King of Nanchang is doing recently?"

"Oh?" Ming Chongyan suddenly became solemn.

In this New Year's turmoil, although there are Liu Shenli, Minister of the Ministry of Industry, Li Jingxuan, Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, Xue Rengui, Governor of Daizhou, Hao Chujun, the Secretary of the Central Committee, Liu Rengui, the left prime minister, and Prince Li Xian, the most active ones below the stage are King of Nanchang.

Of course, the most unlucky person, besides Li Jingye and Gao Baobao, is Ming Chongyan.

He lost his position as secret guard, and now everything fell into the hands of Yuan Wanqing.

"He kept going in and out of the six bureaus, nine temples and five prisons, trying to scrape a layer of oil and water from the imperial court to his Changzhou." Yuan Wanqing was a little funny.

Ming Chongyan lowered his head slightly and asked, "What was the result?"

"All ministries have made concessions." Yuan Wanqing looked up at Ming Chongyan and said solemnly: "It seems that the King of Nanchang is planning to stay in Changzhou for a few more years."

If you stay in the local border states for a few more years, you will naturally not return to Chang'an often.

If he doesn't return to Chang'an often, he will naturally not get involved in the power struggle between the North Gate bachelor and the prince.

In other words, the King of Nanchang will no longer be an obstacle to them.

Yuan Wanqing's words clearly told Ming Chongyan not to think about anything against the King of Nanchang. There was no more practical conflict between the two parties.

Ming Chongyan finally let out a long sigh of relief and said, "That's fine."

Then, Ming Chongyan asked again: "When will the King of Nanchang set off?"

"The 23rd of the first lunar month." Yuan Wanqing looked at Ming Chongyan seriously.

"Why, won't he stay to attend the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson?" Ming Chongyan couldn't help but be stunned, and then whispered: "Pengcheng County Duke left the capital in early February, right?"

Li Xuan is the king of the clan and the county. He did not attend the matter of the emperor's eldest grandson, Full Moon, and wanted to leave. Even Liu Shenli was there, but he wanted to leave.

"The Queen said it, it's a pity." Yuan Wanqing said lightly.

Ming Chongyan's eyes changed slightly. He knew that the Queen's words meant that the Queen had completely given up paying attention to the King of Nanchang.

The fact that the King of Nanchang did not attend the full moon banquet of the emperor's eldest grandson meant that his relationship with the prince was becoming estranged.

The Queen is willing to see this, and Your Majesty is also willing to see this.

Li Xuan was always able to do things that satisfied both the emperor and the empress.

"Amazing, this King of Nanchang." Ming Chongyan had to admit that there were some problems with his previous judgment of Li Xuan.

"So, the Queen of Heaven will just ask Zhang Xun to report on time, and there is no need to go too deep into the rest." Yuan Wanqing looked deeply at Ming Chongyan and said, "The Queen of Heaven said that in matters concerning the border states, all matters concerning the border state should be given priority to war, and all other matters should be prioritized. , you can put it all aside first.”

"The Queen is wise." Ming Chongyan nodded deeply.

"How is Prince Xiang doing lately?" Yuan Wanqing immediately changed the subject.

Ming Chongyan smiled slightly and said: "The Prime Minister is paying attention to this year's imperial examination. It seems that there are some talents."

The imperial examination is something that every force is paying attention to.

Recruiting one or two people every year, year after year, even if only one can be used in the end, it is absolutely worth it.

Yuan Wanqing had been concerned about other matters recently, and now he became interested and asked: "Is there anyone there?"

Ming Chongyan nodded and said: "Suizhou..."

"The Queen of Heaven has ordered that the real person who has passed down the world come to see you." A chamberlain quietly appeared at the door of the check-in room.

Yuan Wanqing was slightly startled, and then he realized that there was a reason why Ming Chongyan appeared here today.

Ming Chongyan nodded, and then left the bachelor's college with the chamberlain.

Seeing Ming Chongyan leaving, Yuan Wanqing's eyes narrowed slightly.

This guy, although he has handed over the secret guard duties openly, but secretly, he still quietly controls a group of people.

……

In the Zichen Hall, Empress Wu put down the red pen in her hand, sighed softly, and asked, "How is Li Jingye?"

"Reporting to the Queen of Heaven, the British Lord is quite peaceful. He has arrived in Jiangxia all the way through the starry night." Ming Chongyan solemnly handed over his hand.

"Are you okay?" Empress Wu raised the corners of her mouth slightly, and then said coldly: "Keep a close eye on him. There is news that he is still in contact with some people in Chang'an."

Ming Chongyan was shuddered and said: "Here!"

Empress Wu immediately changed her topic and said, "Is there any news from Tibet?"

"Yes." Ming Chongyan took a deep breath and said: "The Tubo rebel army has been put down, and only Xiangxiong still has some beacon fire, but Lun Qinling has begun to return to Luoche, and after some matters in Luoche are dealt with, He will return to the front."

Empress Wu sighed softly and said: "It seems that in the end, we only gained the advantage of one winter in Tubo."

Ming Chongyan bowed his head deeply. Tubo was too far away. Even if they had some means, they would still be beyond their reach.

Empress Wu sat up straight, looked at Ming Chongyan, and asked: "Send a message to Tibet and ask them to lurk. Winter has passed and spring has arrived. Now is not the time for them to take action. When autumn comes, and the battle on the frontline becomes urgent, they will show off their skills." Good time."

Empress Wu actually wanted to repeat last year's strategy. During the battle on the front line, the country was in chaos. As Qinling Shao had to withdraw, the pressure on the front of the army would be much lighter.

In this way, if Dafeichuan fights again, Datang's chances of winning will greatly increase.

"I accept your orders." Ming Chongyan handed over his hands seriously.

Empress Wu nodded slightly and continued: "Gao Baobao was demoted to Qiongzhou. He was not suitable for the climate and the soil and water. He fell ill after one month and died of illness at the end of autumn."

"Here!" Ming Chongyan lowered his head solemnly. This was the Empress Wu he knew.

"There is also the matter of the King of Nanchang." Empress Wu said in a relaxed voice: "The King of Nanchang has requested to resign as the Crown Prince to appreciate the doctor on the grounds that he has held many positions. I have refused."

"Ah!" Ming Chongyan couldn't help but raise his head in surprise.

He was not only surprised by Li Xuan's decisiveness, but also surprised by Empress Wu's veto.

"The King of Nanchang is a well-mannered man, knows right and wrong, and knows how to advance and retreat. I hope he can give more advice on the prince's side." Empress Wu glanced at Ming Chongyan.

Ming Chongyan immediately bowed and said: "Yes!" "What's going on with the Quan family?" Empress Wu suddenly changed her words.

Ming Chongyan immediately said: "It has been verified that Chen Cangwei Quan Chubi has made disobedient remarks, and Qizhou recorded affairs and joined the army."

Ming Chongyan took out a memorial from his sleeve and handed it over.

Empress Wu opened her eyes and glanced at her, her face turned cold for a moment: "It is hereby decree that Quan Chubi be relieved of all official positions and sent to Zhenzhou. He will not be pardoned if he encounters it."

"Here!" Ming Chongyan looked solemn.

"Also, Tuyuhun returns to the country on the eighth day of March. You can go there on my behalf." Empress Wu suddenly spoke.

Ming Chongyan cupped his hands and said, "Yes!"

"And Shiro." When Empress Wu said this, her breathing stopped slightly.

Ming Chongyan asked in surprise: "Tianhou, Your Highness the Prime Minister has just got married. Do you also want to go in front of the army?"

"He is still the Marching Marshal of Shasu Road, so he naturally has to serve in front of the army." Empress Wu raised her eyes and took a deep look at Ming Chongyan, and said: "There is also Sanlang, Sanlang's Taochang Road Marching Marshal, who is also in office. How could the two of them cower and hide in Chang'an when the first hundred thousand soldiers were fighting."

"What the Queen of Heaven said makes sense." Ming Chongyan immediately understood that King Ying and King Xiang went to the front line more to check and balance the generals on the front line.

At the same time, if there is a big victory on the front line, the King and Prime Minister of England will inevitably take credit.

"But after all, Sanlang got married not long ago. It's not too late to start after the imperial examination." At this point, Empress Wu paused for a moment, and then continued: "In addition, let him go to Taozhou to worship his ancestors, and also listen to it in Taozhou. Lu Qing’s teachings... Sanlang has changed a lot since he came back from Taozhou, and I am quite pleased."

"What the Queen of Heaven said is true." Ming Chongyan nodded gently and said, "The King of England has the air of a majesty. He is a noble prime minister and has the virtues of the late emperor. I am afraid that the prince may also be lacking."

"Yeah!" Empress Wu suddenly raised her head and stared at Ming Chongyan.

Ming Chongyan was stunned for a moment, then he cupped his hands and said, "I made a mistake."

"If you say this again, don't enter the palace again." Empress Wu narrowed her eyes slightly.

"Yes! I must be careful in my words and deeds!" Ming Chongyan immediately bowed his head.

The moment he lowered his head, a coldness flashed in Ming Chongyan's eyes.

Some words don't matter if you say them once, but if you say them [-] times, they can become a deadly weapon.

The King of England has the demeanor of a majesty, the Prime Minister has the virtues of a late emperor, but the prince has none of them.

So why should he be the prince?

The eldest son?
Ah!
……

Empress Wu did not see the look in Ming Chongyan's eyes, and said calmly: "For many things, Yushiro's teachings are limited to the ideas of you people.

Lu Qing, on the other hand, is extremely prudent in his work and manages the place very well.

Last year, Taozhou's taxes and grains increased by [-]%, and this year there will be even more. This is what I want, and what I hope Shiro will improve. "

"I am ashamed." Ming Chongyan nodded solemnly. He knew that with Empress Wu's words, no one could touch Lu Yuanfang.

With Lu Yuanfang, Di Renjie, and now Yao Yi, the people in front of the King of Nanchang are getting stronger and stronger.

"After you leave Fuqi City, go to the Hou Mochen family. Last year, the Hou Mochen family was implicated by the Zhang family and was dismissed as a governor. Go and ask if there is anyone among them who wants to be the governor of Hezhou?" Empress Wu said this lightly, and Ming Chongyan suddenly raised his head in astonishment.

Hezhou is the hub of Taochang Road march.

Chang'an's armaments and grain must be transported from Taozhou to Hezhou, and then from Hezhou to Kuozhou and Changzhou.

Grasping Hezhou is equivalent to grasping the lifeblood of the Changhe Road front line.

And compared to Kuozhou, Hezhou is even less noticeable.

Empress Wu's move is quite similar to Li Jingye's move.

The key is that compared to Li Jingye, who is only one or two county magistrates, the governor of Hezhou is a senior official, and the appointment is all controlled by the court.

Ming Chongyan bowed solemnly and said: "I accept the decree."

"Okay, you go down." Empress Wu waved her hand slightly, and Ming Chongyan carefully exited the Zichen Palace.

……

After seeing Ming Chongyan completely leaving, Empress Wu said: "Send someone to keep an eye on him and don't let him do anything outrageous again."

"Here!" Yuan Wanqing quietly walked out from one side and held his hands solemnly.

"At the end of this year, when the war is over, we will take over all the rights in his hands." Empress Wu said with a cold voice, turning to look at Yuan Wanqing: "You have to learn a lesson. Don't do anything you shouldn't do."

"Yes!" Yuan Wanqing held his hands in a deep voice.

He knew that the reason why Ming Chongyan completely fell out of favor with Empress Wu was because he rashly attacked Zhongshu Ling.

The backlash caused by this was too great.

Although Gao Baobao took the blame in the end, both the prime ministers of the DPRK and the Central Government were dissatisfied with the secret guards.

Even among themselves, Pei Yan and Wu Chengsi had some complaints.

After that, each family used this to eliminate many secret guards in their homes.

What Ming Chongyan did this time was not worth the gain.

The most important thing is that Empress Wu saw the problem with Ming Chongyan.

This person is too radical in what he does and is easily targeted by others.

In particular, although Gao Baobao took the blame for this matter, His Majesty also carefully checked the secret guards, and Empress Wu took advantage of the situation and used the emperor's hands to remove Ming Chongyan.

In the future, Ming Chongyan will become Li Dan's exclusive teacher, and he will be less and less involved in other matters.

Don't think that Ming Chongyan can't notice it. His previous words were actually suspected of provocation.

Your Majesty can hear this.

"Also." Empress Wu raised her head and said softly: "I heard that King Cao and King Yue prepared a lot of generous gifts for the emperor's eldest grandson's full moon banquet. Go and have a look."

"Here!" Yuan Wanqing bowed deeply.

(End of this chapter)