Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 137 The higher you fly, the harder you fall!
Chen Qingsi was thinking about how to be the director of the Education Department, and someone from the Ministry of Works came to see him.

Xiao Miaochen spontaneously went to the back hall.

Chen Qingsi strode outside to greet him.

The person who came was a blue-shirted Confucian scholar, less than thirty years old, with a long sword hanging on his body, which made him stand out.

"This is Mr. Qingxi!"

When the scholar in blue shirt saw someone going out, he asked questions. After receiving the confirmation, he immediately bowed and said, "Pei Judao, a member of the Ministry of Works, has met Mr. Qingxi. Your Majesty has ordered that you give me a mansion in Xuanyangfang. If you have nothing else to do, Mr. , you can go to Xuanyangfang for acceptance together."

Pei Judao's attitude was cordial, and there was a bit of joy in his words.

Chen Qingsi was famous in Chang'an, and he was originally favored by scholars. Now he has entered the Imperial Academy, and is also a direct bachelor of Hongwen Hall. As a junior sixth-grade official, he was given a mansion.

This is a great honor.

In a land like Chang'an, where every inch of land is precious, some people who have been officials for half their lives cannot afford to buy a mansion. Chen Qingsi had only been in Chang'an for two months when he received a house as a gift from the Tian family.

There are also banquets for the three ministers in the temple.

Being highly regarded by the emperor and favored by the prime minister, there is no reason why he should not rise to fame.

The Emperor's decree from the Ministry of Works, not to mention the outsiders like them, even the doctors from the Ministry of Works were moved by it and wanted to take this opportunity to get acquainted with the most popular Mr. Qingxi.

In the end, Pei Judao got this opportunity with the favor of Liu Shenli, Minister of Industry.

Pei Judao?
Chen Qingsi had some impression of this name, but could not remember his deeds.

Chen Qingsi knew very well that an unknown person might not be incapable, but someone who could leave a certain impression in his mind must not be an ordinary person.

"Chen deserves to be so highly regarded by His Majesty!"

As he spoke, he bowed in the direction of the palace with tears of gratitude, and then said: "How can we let Yuan Wailang walk away empty-handed? Yuan Wailang please come in first, stay down and explain something to your wife, and then we will set off."

Xiao Miaochen was worrying about where to rent a house.

The Imperial College is located in Wubenfang, Guocheng, outside Chang'an City.

Wubenfang is located in the first square northeast of the Second Street East of Zhuquemen Street, just south of the Imperial City. It is adjacent to the Imperial City to the north. It is a luxurious city close to the palace city. All the nobles of the Tang Dynasty live there.The residence of Xuanling, the former official of Sikong Liang, a famous official in Zhenguan, is located here...

The surrounding houses are very expensive. Not to mention buying, renting is a huge expense.

When he learned that Li Zhi had given him a mansion in Xuanyangfang, Xiao Miaochen immediately stretched his eyebrows and said with a smile: "In this way, we will have our own home in Chang'an."

But thinking about it soon, I couldn't help but frown again.

Xiao Miaochen took care of the housework very conscientiously. She knew her husband's ambitions well and knew that he would most likely stay here.I have been paying attention to housing issues these days and am very familiar with the surrounding areas of Chang'an.

Xuanyangfang is the sixth row of lanes from the north on the third street east of Zhuquemen in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty. To the northwest is Wubenfang, just one square away from the Imperial College, making it extremely convenient to get in and out.

It can be seen that the emperor Li Zhi is really interested in his husband...

But above Xuanyangfang is Pingkangfang, the most famous fireworks place in Chang'an.

Her home was so close to the fireworks field, which made her feel a little uncomfortable. She comforted herself: "My husband doesn't care about those vulgar fans."

Chen Qingsi asked curiously: "What's wrong? Isn't it something worth being happy about?"

Xiao Miaochen didn't want to express her worries, so she could only say: "Mr. Lang is here for the first time, but he has attracted the attention of the emperor and all the ministers. He always feels a little overwhelmed."

Chen Qingsi was startled when he heard this. Thinking of Pei Judao's attitude, he responded seriously: "What Madam said is that now that everything is settled, it's time to cool down. No matter how high the reputation is, it's not as good as doing a real thing."

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Li Zhai.study.

Li Yifu and Yuan Gongyu sat quietly, the air stagnant.

The Li cat in Li Yifu had a habitual smile on his face, but his mind was obviously not on him, and he was unconsciously playing with the cup in his hand.

Yuan Gongyu knelt on the seat, his wide sleeves covering his hands, his hands crossed, and his thumbs kept turning.

Until a voice came from outside the study: "Ms. Wang Sheren is here."

Wang Dejian walked into the study cautiously, looked at Li Yifu at the head, and said two words, "It's done!" and then added: "Xianggong Xu is willing to support Xianggong to overthrow Lai Ji."

The cup in Li Yifu's hand hit the table in front of him heavily.

Yuan Gongyu clasped his hands tightly together.

Li Yifu planned a major event in his political career second only to deposing Wang Liwu: accusing Han Yuan, Lai Ji, and Chu Suiliang of colluding with cronies and preparing to rebel.

Chu Suiliang was an assistant minister and had been demoted to Guizhou.But as a core member of Guan Long Xungui, no one would be at ease unless he stepped on him to the end.Especially now, there are many core members of the noble family in the temple, such as Han Yuan...

The son of Han Zhongliang, the minister of the Ministry of Punishment of Han Yuan, was a native of Sanyuan County, Jingzhao County. He was an official and the number one in the province. He was firmly opposed to deposing Wang Liwu.After Chu Suiliang was demoted, Han Yuan reacted the most fiercely. He filed lawsuits many times and called Chu Suiliang "loyal to the public and the country" and hoped that Gaozong would pardon him.He even complained that Li Zhi compared Chu Suiliang to Wei Zi and Zhang Hua, openly saying, "Now that Wei Zi is gone, Yin will die; if Zhang Hua does not die, Jin will not be in chaos. Your Majesty will enjoy peace and expel old ministers. Why don't you reflect on yourself?"

Han Yuan also threatened to resign and return to the countryside.

Han Yuan's behavior was naturally justified in taking death.

Li Yifu had already sharpened his sword and took this opportunity to cleanse the Xungui Group and once again weaken Changsun Wuji's remaining power in the court.

This is what Li Zhi's holy heart desires, and Li Yifu is not afraid of not getting Xu Jingzong's support.

But without selfishness, Li Yifu is no longer the Li Mao that everyone hates.

In addition to Han Yuan and Chu Suiliang, Li Yifu also added Lai Ji.

Lai Ji was not Guan Long Xungui. His only connection with Chu Suiliang and Han Yuan was his opposition to Li Wu.

Lai Ji's anti-martial arts concept is not the same as that of Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang, and Han Yuan.Guan Longxungui wanted to protect the king and queen and rebelled against Wu, while Laiji supported Li Zhi after he was deposed. He simply looked down on Wu Mei's background and rebelled against Wu.

In his words: How can the former emperor’s maidservant be worthy of her mother’s honor in the world?

Li Yifu also involved Lai Ji, who was obviously pretending to be a public servant for personal gain and making false accusations.

Xu Jingzong always disagreed and were in a stalemate.

Only today did Xu Jingzong relent.

Li Yifu's eyes flashed with a stern expression and he said, "What did Mr. Xu say?"

Wang Dejian said: "Ms. Xu just said not to be too involved."

Li Yifu said without hesitation: "Okay, those people from Guanxi cannot be let go. Those who come to help relatives and friends can be let go except Liu Rengui."

He said, looking at Yuan Gongyu of Dali Temple: "Liu Rengui, the truth wants him to die!"

The blow Liu Rengui gave him on Bi Zhengyi's case went deep into his bones.If it weren't for Li Zhi's strong protection, Li Yifu would really be a dead cat.

Yuan Gongyu nodded and said: "I know, what about Chen Qingsi?"

Li Yifu's expression returned to normal, and he chuckled: "A person with his background has never seen much of the world. By chance, as soon as he soars into the sky, let him fly, and we can also help blow the wind. The higher he flies, When the time comes, the fall will get harder and harder. When the fall hurts, you will know to ask for help."

(End of this chapter)