Man Tang Huacai

Chapter 293 Pour cold water on

Shangyuan night.

Calyx Xianghui Tower.

King Qing Li Cong arrived very early. It was still dark at that time, so he saw with his own eyes the afterglow of the sunset dissipating and the lanterns lighting up. They were lanterns, not lanterns. The lanterns would not be lit until the Chouzheng period, but only with lanterns , the calyx building has been decorated with great splendor.

Li Cong couldn't appreciate this kind of beauty. He had seen it so much that he had long been accustomed to it.

He cares about people.

"Throughout the years of Shangyuan imperial banquets, only the six years of Tianbao impressed me the most." Li Cong took his wife Dou to the pavilion and said with emotion: "The eight years of Tianbao are the most boring. Do you know why?"

"Missing Xue Bai?"

Li Cong nodded and looked at the palace gate, his eyes like a thief checking the spot, but what he wanted to steal was the throne.

He has lived in the Ten Kings' House for a long time and has very few opportunities to interact with others. From the time Xue Bai sent Yanshi to the outside until now, he has not communicated with him on some major matters for a long time.

He has not been idle in the past two years. In fact, he has done a lot of things...

It was getting darker, and officials began to enter. The first to arrive were the lower-ranking officials, as well as the foreign hostages and envoys who had stayed in Chang'an. One of the meanings of the Shangyuan Imperial Banquet is to show the power and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty to these outsiders.

Most of these people's seats were on the outside, with only a few Tibetan envoys sitting closer. When Abe Nakamaro arrived, he stepped forward to salute Li Cong with a smile on his face, and bowed to say hello with enthusiasm.

"Shangyuan Ankang, Your Highness King Qing, what a wonderful Lantern Festival."

"Yes."

Li Cong nodded, watching Abe Nakamaro sit in the second seat of Fanchen, and noticed that the previous seat was still empty.

That was the location of Nanzhao's protégé Feng Jiayi.

At this time, the courtiers also arrived one after another. Among them, a tall figure wearing a green robe immediately caught Li Cong's attention. He then winked at the maid he bribed, turned around and walked through the corridor, hiding. Into a dark place where no one is paying attention.

The lantern in the corner of the Huacalyx Tower was extinguished by someone unknown, and it became a good place for conversation.

Li Cong bribed the palace officials two months ago just for this conversation, but he was actually not sure whether all the people he was talking to would come.

Footsteps sounded, and someone was coming. A vague figure appeared in the moonlight, and it was Xue Bai.

"We haven't seen you for a long time. You have grown taller and stronger." Li Cong sounded pleased, like a kind elder, "I have been worried about you."

"Thank you, King Qing."

"Just call me 'Uncle' in private. No matter you are Xue Xi's son or adopted son, I will regard you as my nephew."

"Uncle." Xue Bai called immediately.

This surprised Li Cong. Although the two parties had made an agreement long ago, he saw that Xue Bai was avoiding him in the past two years and thought that Xue Bai was not sincere in helping him fight for the reserve position.

But tonight it seemed that Xue Bai was not afraid of wading into this muddy water.

"I heard that you are in a bad situation." Li Cong said, "I saw you tonight to ask if you need help."

"Uncle guessed wrong." Xue Bai said: "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to establish prestige."

"Oh?" Li Cong was surprised, "I heard that your teacher was demoted. The saint seems to trust Li Linfu more?"

"The cause of this incident was the teacher's impeachment of Li Yanye, and behind it was Li Yanye who helped Tibet block the news that Nanzhao had rebelled. Genu made mistakes again and again, and in the end he was afraid that even if he had to apologize for his crimes, it would not be enough to make the people angry. The teacher spoke uprightly, and the suppression he suffered today is, It will definitely become his reputation in the future. The so-called famous minister cannot be one who follows the Sacred Heart and whitewashes the peace. A famous minister is one who is sober when everyone is drunk. Even though tens of thousands of people have gone there. This time, it has been accomplished. Who will be destroyed, King Qing will wait and see."

"You mean, this is an opportunity?" Li Cong said, "But I heard that both Chen Xilie and Yang Guozhong..."

"It is precisely because they are mediocre that we can achieve things by stepping on them. If they are all capable ministers, who cares about me, the eighth-grade supervisory censor?"

Xue Bai's attitude was completely different from what Li Cong expected. He didn't appear panicked at all, but felt excited before victory.

"Uncle wants to see the situation clearly. He can't look at the choices of mediocre people." Xue Bai said: "You have to look at the choices of smart people."

"for example?"

"Teacher, Li Bi, Zhang Bian, and me." Xue Bai pointed his finger at himself and said: "Also, Li Heng and Li Linfu still want to win over me. Why? They have long-term plans."

Li Cong suddenly felt pressure.

He made sufficient preparations, hoping to take advantage of Yan Zhenqing's demotion and Xue Bai's setback to use this son for his own advantage. Unexpectedly, at this time, he gradually lost the initiative in the conversation.

"You have enmity with them all." Li Cong reminded: "Li Heng and Li Linfu said nicely today, and they will never let you go in the future."

"I understand, so I am willing to assist Abo to ascend to the position of master." Xue Bai said, "I have never forgotten this ambition."

"Really?"

"I have recruited some talented people in Yanshi, and they are looking forward to meeting Abo."

Li Cong raised his eyebrows, as if the scars on his face were spreading.

Xue Bai then said: "But this matter is very dangerous. If Abo can't believe my words, then let it be."

"Since I have entrusted you with great things, I can trust you."

"Not only do you have to believe in my loyalty, you also have to believe in my ability."

"letter."

Xue Bai took two steps and then said: "Then if I say that tonight's imperial banquet is the best opportunity for uncle to compete for the reserve position, will uncle have the courage to give it a try?"

"What is the opportunity?"

"Nanzhao must have rebelled. I am absolutely certain about this. However, Ge Nu blocked the Holy Audience and delayed military and state affairs. Does King Qing dare to impeach Ge Nu and directly remonstrate with the Saint tonight on the Yuan Dynasty?"

"This……"

Li Cong's expression changed, but fortunately he couldn't see clearly in the darkness.

Xue Bai said: "This is a great opportunity, but it is also very dangerous. There is a possibility that the saint will be demoted to a commoner in anger. But when the news of the Nanzhao rebellion comes, the reputation this matter can bring to Abo is endless. Yes. The slaves have exercised their authority, and the gentry and the common people have been suffering for a long time. The ministers have kept silent, and the saints have not participated in the affairs of the country. At this time, who can raise their arms and call for a cleanup of the country?"

"Don't you see the horse standing alone? It's silent all day long, but if the cud beans of the third grade are heard, they will be deposed." Li Cong murmured in a low voice.

This is a famous saying of Li Linfu, who used the horse to warn the ministers that anyone who dares to talk too much will be deposed. But is this really just Li Linfu’s wish? No, this is the wish of the saint. The saint does not want to listen to anyone's outspoken advice.

Xue Bai's suggestion carries too many risks.

Li Cong did not dare to agree and hesitated: "Li Heng likes to have such a reputation, but look at him..."

"I think he is a prince, but Abo is not. Abo is nothing."

After hearing this, Li Cong was stunned and didn't know what to say.

Xue Bai said: "When a saint wants to choose a prince, some people think that Li Heng is good and propose Li Heng. This is prestige. But who can say a good word to Abo? Because you have done nothing, so why fight for the throne if you don't want to do anything?" "

"But if I give advice, even if it is right, if Nanzhao rebels, the saint will only be angry with me."

"Prince Qing is afraid of this?" Xue Bai sneered and asked: "Since Prince Qing only wants to follow the holy will and is not as courageous as the prince, then why don't I go and join Li Linfu?"

As soon as the title changed, he turned around and left without any hesitation.

Doing great things without sacrificing one's own life, a prince who is afraid of hands and feet, rather than seeking the throne, it is better to be honest and live in peace.

"Xue Bai."

Li Cong called out quickly, stood in front of Xue Bai, and said, "You have misunderstood what I meant."

Xue Bai said: "The saint will indeed anger King Qing, and even say that King Qing forced Nanzhao to rebel."

Li Cong said sincerely: "I'm not afraid."

"What's the point of trying to please the saint? Can you give the throne to King Qing? Can you get peace in the border areas? Can you get Anlu Mountain to stop rebelling? The situation is different. Four years have passed since the Wei Jian case in Tianbao's fifth year. Li Heng reconciled with Wei Shi four years ago, if now, let’s see if he still reconciles with Zhang Liangdi?”

At this point, Xue Bai added in a low voice, "The saint is old."

Li Cong was startled and quickly turned his head to look behind him.

"If you want to ascend to the position of crown prince, you should be in public. See who the people in the court support, such as Yan Zhenqing, Zhang Bian, Li Mi, etc., and see who the border towns such as Ge Shuhan, Wang Zhongsi, Gao Xianzhi, etc. support." Xue Bai said: "This Among them, I choose one person to analyze with King Qing... Ge Shuhan."

"Yes, Ge Shuhan." Li Cong knew that Helong's military power was crucial.

"Today Ge Shuhan believes in Ge Nu because Ge Nu once supported him and he reciprocated the favor. What is this? The Hu generals in the border towns surrendered to the prime minister's power. Once Nanzhao rebelled, Tubo's pressure in the southwest was suddenly reduced, and Qinghai The situation suddenly changed, doesn't Ge Shuhan care? At this time, Ge Nu resigned as prime minister, and a wiser prime minister succeeded him. As long as he is willing to win over Ge Shuhan, he can even stabilize the situation in Nanzhao. Can he still not get Ge Shuhan's support? ?So, who does Helong prefer?"

Li Cong nodded repeatedly and said, "Zhang Bian can't do it."

"My teacher."

"Mr. Yan's qualifications are too junior."

"Yang Guozhong is a stepping stone, Chen Xilie is a puppet, and Zhang Bian is a cover-up. After the changes in Nanzhao, in one or two years, teachers may be allowed to serve as officials and ministers, and hold half of the power of the prime minister."

"Does he support me?"

"Of course, he is my father-in-law."

Li Cong was still hesitating, took a few steps, and asked, "Why do I have to come forward to directly admonish the saint?"

Xue Bai didn't understand why Li Cong asked such an irresponsible question. If he, an eighth-grade official, could handle this matter, then he would become the crown prince directly. Why bother to support Li Cong?

As much power as you want, you will have as much responsibility as you want. If you don't want the Tang Dynasty to be good, you still talk about bullshit ambitions and ask why you should come forward.

"Tonight, I will also give direct advice." Xue Bai said, "I will definitely stand before King Qing."

"You? You will be dismissed from office..."

"The advice of a supervisory censor and a palace censor are just the words of ministers, but what King Qing said is different. King Qing wants to be the crown prince, but why is the crown prince? The foundation of the country, the flag! Chaos occurs on the border and the country is shaken. At this time, the prince must stand up to stabilize the situation and make his position clear, like a flag, giving a direction to the people of insight. The prince should give people courage, how can he feel sorry for himself first? Afraid of angering the saint? Afraid of being dismissed, Persecution and assassination? There are too many terrible things in this world. The prince is the most dangerous status since ancient times. If you want to be a prince, you must bear its risks."

Xue Bai didn't know whether he was persuading Li Cong or talking to himself. After that, he left without waiting for Li Cong's answer.

~~

At the end of the conversation, Li Cong could not make up his mind.

He turned back to the main hall and found that all the ministers had arrived and the hall was full of people.

The consequences of exposing the Nanzhao rebellion in front of everyone are very serious. With this in mind, he glanced in the direction of Fan Chen's seat and found that Nanzhao's protégé Feng Jiayi had not arrived yet.

Looking back, Xue Bai hadn't entered the palace yet, but Mrs. Guo Guo had already sat down, so where could he go?

Li Cong was extremely concerned about this. He stared outside the door and saw Li Heng and Zhang Ting arriving, sitting in front of him... even though he was the elder brother.

After a while, Li Linfu also arrived, and the atmosphere among the officials suddenly became tense. It can be seen that after suppressing Yan Zhenqing, the right prime minister has indeed stabilized the situation.

The imperial chariot was about to arrive, but Xue Bai had not yet sat down at the table. Li Cong glanced at it and noticed that there were still empty seats among the kings. When he took a closer look, there was no one at the seat of King Yong Li Lin.

He was surprised when he suddenly saw Li Lin and Xue Bai entering the hall from the side one after the other and taking their seats.

"Jokuro?"

Li Cong was a little unhappy, realizing that he was not Xue Bai's only choice, but why Shiliu Lang? Because of Guo Xuji's relationship, could Li Lin be more concerned about Nanzhao's affairs?

"The saint has arrived!"

While Li Cong was deep in thought, all the ministers in the palace had already stood up.

"Fuwei my emperor, Shangyuan is in good health!"

"All the ministers are in good health, and the people are celebrating together!"

"The system of saints is celebrated by the whole world..."

Just like every year's Shangyuan Festival imperial banquet, from the Calyx Xianghui Tower to the entire Chang'an City, it was lit up again. Different from previous years, tonight was even more brilliant and dazzling.

~~

Xue Bai held a glass of wine and took a sip after Li Longji said, "Let's all drink together."

He looked around the main hall and found that some people who were still there at the previous Shangyuan Royal Banquet were no longer there, such as Yang Zhen and Wang Xian; and some people who were not there last time were here this time, such as Ge Shuhan and Abu Si. And Anlu Mountain.

The seats at An Lushan are somewhat amazing.

Just to the left of Li Longji's imperial couch, separated by a screen, a huge wooden couch was added for An Lushan to sit on.

The curtain of the screen was made of golden rooster feathers. Li Longji turned around and wanted to talk to An Lushan. He felt it was inconvenient, so he ordered people to remove the screen. Gao Lishi probably felt it was inappropriate and was quietly suggesting that just Remove the curtain.

Xue Bai looked to the right side of the imperial couch and saw Yang Yuhuan sitting there. Her beautiful eyes flashed and she met his gaze.

He quickly lowered his head and pretended to drink. When he looked up again, she had already picked up a fruit and was eating it and was no longer looking here.

Sitting on the right side of Yang Yuhuan were all the concubines in the palace.

Fan Nu was actually in a less obvious position, noticed Xue Bai's gaze, and nodded to him.

"Hahaha."

Li Longji laughed heartily and said: "Tonight's Shangyuan Banquet is different from the past. Do you know what is different?"

"I don't know."

Xue Bai followed the ministers and spoke in unison, thinking that the biggest difference would be not to say "Ye Wu Yi Xian" again this year.

Then, Li Longji uttered two words loudly.

"War exploits!"

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became high-spirited. Gong E brought three gold wine glasses to the imperial couch, and Li Longji filled the three glasses with his own hands.

The ministers looked at him with envy.

"An Lushan."

"Hu'er is here!"

"Ge Shuhan."

"Chen is here!"

"Albus."

"Sage, my name is 'Li Xianzhong', which is the name given by the saint."

The three generals stood up, all tall and majestic, with impressive momentum, and at the same time, drums started to sound. This first song is actually an old song, "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Formation", which is grand and magnificent and makes people feel uplifted.

"They are all my fierce generals."

Li Longji first picked up a wine glass himself and gave it to An Lushan, saying: "Tianbao has been here for eight years. Hu'er attacked the Khitan, captured the chief and returned, which is a great achievement."

An Lushan excitedly took the wine glass and responded loudly: "Sage, after nine years of Tianbao, Hu'er will make another great contribution and pacify the Khitan in one fell swoop. I ask the saint to let Hu'er return to Chang'an to retire."

"Hahaha." Li Longji laughed.

Xue Bai also laughed when he heard this, thinking that An Lushan also tried his best to win the favor of the Holy Family in the face of his criticism.

After nine years of Tianbao, the Khitan was pacified? He'll wait and see.

"Brother Shuhan, come forward." Li Longji picked up another glass of wine, "You have done a great job in expanding Qinghai for me, and I shall be rewarded heavily for your great service."

"The minister obeys the order."

Ge Shuhan had bad legs and feet, so he tried his best to endure the pain and trembling. He took every step calmly and walked forward slowly.

Xue Bai looked at this scene and suddenly understood why this veteran believed that Li Linfu said that Nanzhao would not rebel... Presumably this Shangyuan Ye was also extremely important to Ge Shuhan.

"Abu... Li Xianzhong, come here."

"The minister obeys the order."

Albus hunched his back a little and stepped forward nervously.

He has millet-colored hair, a tall nose, and a thick beard. He is a Turk and the leader of the Tongluo tribe. He surrendered to the Tang Dynasty after Wang Zhongsi destroyed the Later Turks. Last year, he followed Ge Shuhan and made military exploits in Qinghai.

Xue Bai met Abu Si for the first time tonight, and was surprised to find that the other person was very young, only in his thirties.

"I want to reward you."

Li Longji was in high spirits. He pointed at Anlu Mountain and asked, "I told Yang Guozhong a few days ago that the reward for Hu'er must not be too small. Do you know why?"

An Lushan quickly responded with a smile: "That's because the saint loves Hu'er."

"I said Hu'er has big eyes, don't make him laugh at me for being stingy."

This sentence made An Lushan smile widely, and the fat all over his body trembled, and he said: "It's not too late for Hu'er to be grateful for the saint's kindness..."

Xue Bai couldn't stand this ugly behavior. He picked up his chopsticks and looked at the delicacies on the table, but felt that he had no appetite.

After listening for a while, I only saw that Li Longji was really generous. He gave Ge Shuhan countless treasures, as well as gardens, fields, and musicians.

Just say that Yan Zhenqing and his talented Jinshi friends have worked hard for half their lives and have not even reached the sixth rank. They are really not as good as Li Longji's reward.

Xue Bai then thought that if he didn't mention the Nanzhao incident tonight, wrote a few good poems, sang a few songs, and asked for help from a high-ranking official, he would be able to get it.

When it was time to reward Abusi, Li Linfu praised the Turkic general a few words, and his intention to support him was extremely obvious.

In the same way, if Xue Bairuo became the son-in-law of Youxiang Mansion, he should also be able to receive such support today.

"I was born in a Tibetan country, and I have a low status in Hanzhen. I am lucky enough to be favored by a saint. Your kindness is profound. I will die for the imperial court!"

Finally, Ge Shuhan held the imperial edict in his hand, knelt down on the ground with laborious movements, and kowtowed vigorously.

Absi quickly followed suit, and An Lushan also wanted to kneel down, but he was too fat and clumsy. He finally knelt down, but his stomach fell to the ground, making Li Longji laugh.

"Get up quickly." Li Longji smiled and asked the eunuch to help Hu'er, who was always making a fool of himself, up.

He picked up another glass of wine and his expression became serious.

"You have seen it all. I will never be stingy with rewards. I only hope that you can expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty and make great achievements... The Tang Dynasty is prosperous."

"The Tang Dynasty is prosperous!"

"The Tang Dynasty is prosperous!"

"..."

The atmosphere of the imperial banquet was quickly pushed to a high point.

Next it was time for An Lushan to dance the Hu Xuan Dance. Li Longji was in high spirits and planned to play the drums himself to accompany him.

Xue Bai didn't want to see this scene and turned to look at Li Cong.

Li Cong was always paying attention to the movements on Xue Bai's side. He quickly noticed it, but lowered his head uneasily, thinking that this was not a good time.

The saint was immersed in his glorious achievements, how could this be a good opportunity to directly admonish Nanzhao? Li Cong thought that it was time to give private advice.

Xue Bai put down his chopsticks and stood up.

His ideas were completely different from Li Cong's. Private admonishment would only displease Li Longji without any benefit. Only by suddenly pouring a basin of cold water on this occasion of singing and dancing can we establish our reputation, merit and virtue.

Just like Wang Welding standing on the imperial city, lifting the fig leaf, letting people know his toughness.

Xue Bai is also tough. He wants people to know that the people in the Tang Dynasty are not all stupid, weak and withered people.

By taking a stand and planting a flag, he will let those who are committed to the country know who to lean toward.

"His Majesty."

Xue Bai left the table, walked to the hall, and occupied the position where An Lushan wanted to dance.

"Xue Qing?"

Li Longji didn't call him "Xue playing cards" or "Xue singing". He was finally willing to call him "Xue Qing", but his tone was still teasing.

It's like seeing a kitten meowing with a straight face, saying that it won't eat the chicken fed by people and wants to catch mice by itself.

"What's the matter, Xue Qing? I want to offer poems, but I can't do it?"

"Your Majesty, I have noticed that the Nanzhao envoy seems to be absent, and I have some concerns."

The smile on Li Longji's face froze, he turned his head and glanced in the direction of Fan Chen, and then looked at Gao Lishi.

Gao Lishi bowed and said, "I've ordered someone to summon him."

"Meng Qing feels a little sick." Li Longji then said to Xue Bai, "Go back."

"Your Majesty, I think this matter is suspicious. The imperial censor Yan Zhenqing impeached Li Yanye for colluding with the Tubo people, so he contacted Nanzhao..."

"Back off." Gao Lishi scolded him before he could finish his words.

However, since Xue Bai mentioned Li Yanye, one person had to report something.

Xue Hui, the general of Jinwu Guard, stood up, bowed somewhat uneasily, and said: "Sage, I have something important to do. Please report it privately."

This time, Li Longji was completely displeased, and he glanced at Gao Lishi lightly.

Gao Lishi took a few steps forward and listened to Xue Hui's whisper. Then he returned to the imperial couch and reported in a low voice: "Sage, Li Yanye is missing."

Li Longji finally focused his eyes.

"Xue Hui didn't see Li Yanye all day today. He thought he was drunk and made trouble, but when Xue Bai said it, Xue Hui also felt uneasy. Is the saint...?"

Gao Lishi didn't finish his words, but his intention seemed to be to stop the Shangyuan Banquet.

It is very dangerous to keep lanterns on all night long, especially after the Lishan assassination case and Wang Welding rebellion, it is even more unsettling.

"Your Majesty." Xue Bai spoke again and said: "Following the case of Li Yanye, I found out that Nanzhao had signs of rebelling against Tang and annexing Tubo. Tonight, if Li Yanye rescues Nanzhao's hostage, there is nothing to be afraid of. I am only afraid..."

"Xue Qing is drunk." Li Longji actually laughed and said loudly: "I know that you are an official and censor at a young age, and you work hard, but even the Shangyuan Jiayan also thought about this and took you down to sober up."

Immediately, several eunuchs came forward to drag Xue Bai away.

"Your Majesty, I am thinking of your Majesty's safety."

Xue Bai did not leave, but raised his voice.

"Guo Xuji passed away suddenly, the southwest pillar collapsed, Tubo looked at him with eager eyes, Geluofeng had long cherished his ambitions, several memorials from the Yunnan prefect were robbed, General Jinwu colluded with Tubo, we can see so many signs in Chang'an, we know that the southwest border has already How dangerous is it? At this time, there are people who deceive the saints, whitewash the peace, and ignore the safety of the saints and the country. I would rather die than just sit back and watch!"

He finally said these words in public, once again, pushing himself to the forefront.

Li Linfu almost shouted angrily, his palms raised high.

In the end, the right minister actually held back. He knew clearly that Xue Bai Jianfeng was referring to him, so he couldn't jump out right away.

But he didn't jump out, but Xue Bai directly called his name.

"The Nanzhao rebellion has become inevitable. Li Linfu concealed the matter for his own selfish interests, causing harm to the country and the people..."

"Drag down."

At this time, the eunuchs had already rushed forward to hold Xue Bai. Yang Yuyao couldn't help but stand up, while Yang Yuhuan wanted to speak but held back.

Suddenly, someone stood up again.

"Your Majesty, I also have this memorial."

It's Li Mi.

Li Mi's voice was clear and clear, he walked to the palace and said: "What Xue Yushi said was verified by me and him, and it is definitely not alarmist. Li Yanye colluded with Tubo and Nanzhao, and his motives are unpredictable."

Having said this, he glanced at Feng Jiayi's position, frowned, and added the last sentence.

"Sage, please put your safety first and temporarily stop the banquet."

Li Longji did not answer immediately, but glanced at Chen Xuanli imperceptibly.

Chen Xuanli then looked at Guo Qianli, who was on guard outside the palace.

"Your Majesty, I have just discovered that Li Yanye and Feng Jiayi are not here. I am deeply afraid that the Nanzhao King's hostage will take advantage of Yuan Ye to escape, so I have sent people to look for them."

Guo Qianli immediately stepped forward and said loudly: "But Xingqing Palace is heavily guarded, I will guard it, and I will definitely not..."

"shut up!"

As soon as the word "again" came out, Chen Xuanli quickly stopped.

But the palace has become quiet.

In this moment of silence, the eunuchs who were about to drag Xue Bai down stopped.

"Your Majesty, I know that I have offended Your Majesty, and I am willing to be punished."

Xue Bai struggled and took off the turban on his head.

Everyone was stunned, wondering what he was doing.

"I am a fan of officialdom, and was born as a lowly slave. Fortunately, Your Majesty was kind enough to give me the title of Number One Scholar. I would like to be demoted to a commoner today, but I ask Your Majesty to wake up, remove the traitorous Prime Minister, and rectify the border town."

"presumptuous!"

Li Linfu couldn't bear it anymore, and finally stood up and shouted: "Enough of the nonsense!"

"I am also willing to use my official position in the Imperial Academy to admonish Your Majesty!" Li Bi said loudly.

However, he did not take off his turban, but took off the goldfish charm from his waist.

"When I was seven years old, I was treated with courtesy by Your Majesty and was designated as a child prodigy. Now I am willing to repay His Majesty's kindness with my direct advice."

Seeing this scene, Li Cong sat there with a thin line of sweat on his forehead.

He looked at Feng Jiayi's empty seat from time to time, and looked at Ge Shuhan from time to time, feeling undecided in his heart.

The next moment, another figure stood up.

Li Cong was startled. He turned around and saw that Yong Wang Li Lin had walked into the palace.

"Sage, Duke Guo, the governor of Jiannan Festival, is my uncle, so I have something to say..."

(End of this chapter)