Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 393 How can an ordinary man fall into her eyes?

Luoyang, Zhenguan Hall.

Li Zhi put aside the book "Broken Goguryeo" in his hand, with a smile on his handsome face.

In fact, he could not say that he knew everything about Chen Qingsi's actions in Baekje, but he also had full control over them.

But Li Zhi found that his control was somewhat redundant.

Chen Qingsi, the frontier commander who holds military and political power, is different from ordinary frontier commanders.

Most of the local border commanders were not willing to deal with the imperial court. On the surface, they were very respectful to the envoys sent by the imperial court, but in their hearts they wanted to get out as soon as possible.

It is also common for commanders here to have conflicts with local officials or envoys.

There is no such situation with Chen Qingsi, and there is no need for any special arrangements.

Each of his memorials describes what he has done one by one, almost in detail.

Li Zhi looked at the evidence in his hand and became furious and said: "How can this be unreasonable? How can it be unreasonable! I thought of Fang Liang Gong's plan and determined the power of the country, and forgave him for his chaos in Baiji. I still gave him such a heavy responsibility, but I didn't expect him to do this. Thank you so much for me."

Shangguan Yi looked solemn and bowed to pay homage.

"With Chen Qing here, Goguryeo will have no worries!"

Li Zhi took the memorial from the chamberlain and read the contents, but it was the truth.

Even though he knew Chen Qingsi's intentions, Li Zhi still felt happy. Because of this, he, the emperor, did not even know the situation in Baekje.

Fang Renyu was different. He was indeed Empress Wu's man. With the convenience of his position, he did a lot of things for Empress Wu.

Queen Wu gained power not long ago, and her success today is inseparable from her right-hand men Xu Jingzong and Fang Renyu.

Xu Jingzong was just following the wishes of Emperor Li Zhi and was not Empress Wu's confidant. As long as Emperor Li Zhi changed his attitude towards Empress Wu, Xu Jingzong would also change his attitude.

He was so angry that he stood up and threw the memorial in his hand heavily on the table.

He was in a high position, and he was not thinking about how to become famous and leave a name in history, but to take care of the Fang family and let the Fang family embark on an official career because he enjoyed the benefits.

Li Zhi had already stopped smiling the moment Shangguan Yi entered the palace.

"Your Majesty, I am impeaching the Minister of War, Fang Renyu, for being nepotistic and relying on his own power to protect the Fang family members."

Shangguan Yi respectfully took out a memorial from his arms, presented it with both hands and said, "There is indeed evidence."

Xu Jingzong was absolutely untouchable. Shangguan Yi was not stupid enough to provoke Li Zhi's most trusted minister.

Since Shangguan Yi decided to challenge Empress Wu, he regarded Fang Renyu as his first target.

"His Majesty!"

"Your Majesty, I would like to see Mr. Shangguan."

Shangguan Yi's heart also felt warm. His Majesty supported and cared about him.

When Li Zhi heard that it was Shangguan Yi, the smile on his face became even wider, and his original joyful mood became even more joyful.

Li Zhi was not ignorant of Chen Qingsi's intentions, but there was a difference between doing and not doing some things.

As long as there is an opportunity to support them, they can easily select a dozen or twenty elites from the clan.

"Xuan!"

When Li Zhi saw Shangguan Yi, a smile appeared on his face, as if the smile was specially for him.

Li Zhi muttered to himself.

"Shangguan loves you, no courtesy!"

Because Empress Wu was mistreated by the Wu family, she harbored hatred towards the Wu family and was unwilling to promote her. Her sister's husband's Helan family was also thin and had no one to promote.

Shangguan Yi did not expect the effect to be so good, and quickly bowed: "Your Majesty, please calm down. This anger is hurting your health, and it is not worth it."

As long as it's not excessive and doesn't cause any problems, not many people will go into it.

Fang Renyu was a man with both civil and military skills and great abilities, but he had one weakness: he was too clan-centric.

Shangguan Yi’s evidence is impeccable.

After thinking about it, Empress Wu turned her attention to the Fang family.

Li Zhi's face changed slightly, and he said solemnly: "Shangguan loves Qing, is there any evidence?"

Li Zhi took a long breath and said, "What Shangguan Aiqing said is reasonable. It's not worth being angry with this person."

Removing him would be equivalent to cutting off Queen Wu's arm.

After all, in life, who doesn’t have a few relatives and friends, and who doesn’t have a few family members?

Fang Renyu is the first person besides Li Yifu who is willing to rely on her. Supporting the Fang family can not only win Fang Renyu's heart, but also achieve the effect of buying horse bones for a thousand gold.

So Empress Wu supported the descendants of the Fang family more, and Fang Renyu was dedicated to the Fang family, and he was happy to do so, and worked harder and harder for Empress Wu.

These were all matters of mutual understanding. In order to deal with Empress Wu, Shangguan Yi revealed this matter of mutual understanding.

Fortunately, Xu Jingzong was not a member of Empress Wu, but a confidant of Li Zhi. However, the emperor Li Zhi was unwell and delegated power.

It turns out that the Fang family has Fang Xuanling, the most virtuous prime minister in the Tang Dynasty, Fuze. Although no one of the disciples in the family has taken up the important role, they are spread all over the country as subordinate officials.

But then again, with a high body position, it is human nature to support and support the clan members.

He paused and said: "Shang Guan Ai Qing, please draw up a decree for me. You will say that Renyu, the Minister of the Ministry of War, is not an honest official, and he will be demoted to the governor of Guangzhou."

Shangguan Yi was overjoyed. He didn't expect things to go so smoothly. He bowed and said, "I obey your order!"

Shangguan Yi felt proud when he saw that he had easily cut off Queen Wu's arm. He was about to leave when he heard a sentence coming from above.

"Shangguan Ai Qing, I have something to ask."

Li Zhi waved his hand and dismissed the left and right chamberlains and female officials.

It wasn't until there were only two people in the main hall that Li Zhi asked sincerely: "I have been weak since I was a child. Especially in recent years, I have often felt weak and unable to handle heavy affairs alone. For this reason, the queen is willing to share my worries... At first I felt it was inappropriate, but my body couldn't bear it, so I thought of letting her try it. No, it worked well. The queen was very skilled in handling government affairs, and she shared a lot of things for me, which also gave me some rest. Time. But...this matter is indeed against etiquette and law. I would like to ask Aiqing, what do the temple and the people think about this matter?"

Shangguan Yi's heart skipped a beat, and for a moment she couldn't figure out what Li Zhi was thinking, and she didn't dare to say what was in her heart.

While he was hesitating, Li Zhi said: "There are only two of you and me here. Don't tell the story to anyone else. If you love me, you don't have to hide it. Just speak out."

Shangguan Yi met Li Zhi's gentle and encouraging eyes, and her heart was burning. She told herself such confidential matters, and she was indeed special in His Majesty's heart.

So Shangguan Yi mustered up the courage and said, "It's not good. Many people say they are afraid that the incident involving Han's relatives will happen again."

Li Zhi was silent for a moment, waved his hand, and said feebly: "I understand, please go down."

Shangguan Yi bowed and retreated from the hall. After descending the steps of Zhenguan Hall, Shangguan Yi clenched his fists in excitement and shook his hands slightly. He was trying to suppress his joy, but due to excessive force, his whole body swayed.

Li Zhi watched Shangguan Yi leave. His original helpless expression disappeared, replaced by a sneer that chilled his life.

Shangguan Yi's appearance was just right.

Li Zhi wanted people to help him handle the government affairs, and there were no more than three choices: let the prince do it, let the prime minister do it, and let Queen Wu do it.

Li Zhi didn't want to give up the first two without even thinking. The prince is young now, and if they are left to the prince, the prince will be easily bewitched. Moreover, as the prince grows up and talks about things in the court for a long time, he has other thoughts. How to deal with it?

As for letting the prime minister do it, it is even more impossible.

He doesn't even want to trust his own son, why would he trust an outsider?
The example of the Northern Zhou Dynasty being usurped by the Sui Dynasty is right in front of us...

Letting Empress Wu do it is the best choice. As a woman, she can't use her evil thoughts to oust herself from power, right?
However, the methods displayed by Empress Wu recently are a bit annoying to Li Zhi...

She actually wanted to bypass herself and cultivate her own power.

Li Zhi knew from the beginning that he, the queen, was not an easy person and regarded her as a politically trustworthy partner.

You can't work yourself too hard, so let Empress Wu, who likes power and has a certain political talent, assist you, you can avoid many hidden dangers and share your pressure.

But there is a prerequisite.

Li Zhi himself was influenced by his relatives and controlled by Changsun Wuji. He did not allow Empress Wu to have her own power and formed new relatives to threaten the next generation of the Tang Dynasty...

Empress Wu can have power, but this power can only come from what she herself bestows...

Therefore, Li Zhi has long disliked Fang Renyu.

Shangguan Yi's impeachment of Fang Renyu was in his favor, and everything went according to the trend.

"Your Majesty, it's time!"

The reminder from the waiter came from outside the house, which also interrupted Li Zhi's thoughts.

Li Zhi now pays attention to health care. The imperial doctor told him not to sit for a long time, but to walk and exercise appropriately every once in a while.

Li Zhi cherished his life and walked out of Zhenguan Hall honestly, walking aimlessly, but he was still thinking about Empress Wu.

He knew that he was not a simple queen.

Li Zhi didn't like Empress Wu's ambition very much, but he also knew that if Empress Wu didn't have this ambition, she wouldn't be able to help him get rid of Empress Wang, nor would she be able to solve her problems today.

There is no perfect way in this world. Since Empress Wu's ambition and ability need to be used, she has to face the backlash caused by her ambition and ability.

Since Shangguan Yi doesn't like Empress Wu, using him to suppress Empress Wu is a good choice.

only?

After today, the two of them will inevitably be as powerful as fire and water. I can't be too partial.

Shangguan Yi has extraordinary talents, but is too smart and self-righteous. She is probably no match for her own queen.

How can Shangguan Yi be able to suppress Queen Wu?

At this moment, what Li Zhi saw was a luxurious car.

That's the Korean lady's car.

Li Zhi was very concerned about Empress Wu, a political ally, because he had shouldered a lot of blame for him. To compensate, he was particularly generous to Empress Wu's mother and sister's family, not only allowing them to enter the palace anytime and anywhere, but also allowing them to stay in the palace. Take a car ride.

Only a few people from the Wu family can travel in cars and sedans in the palace.

Li Zhi looked at the gorgeous sedan, the charming figure of the Korean lady came to his mind, and his eyes narrowed slightly.

My queen has been too obsessed with power recently, why not let the backyard catch fire?
Thinking of this, Li Zhi said to the attendant beside him: "Let the Korean lady be invited to the back hall for a talk."

On the second day, Empress Wu learned the news that Fang Renyu had been demoted.

In addition, all those who were promoted related to Fang Renyu were implicated without exception.

Empress Wu's face was gloomy, and her seductive, foxy eyes revealed a cannibalistic look.

"Shangguanyi, Shangguanyi!"

Empress Wu has never taken Shangguan Yi seriously. He is just a substitute for Chen Qingsi.

If Chen Qingsi had not left Beijing to serve as an official in Baekje, where would his turn have been?
But she didn't want the person she despised to give her a knife, turning her efforts these days into nothingness.

Thinking about his own arm, it was cut off like this.

Empress Wu felt regret and regret.

Grandma Yang also said angrily: "Even members of my Yang family have been implicated, Shangguan Yi, hateful and hateful."

Empress Wu thought about the three words Shangguan Yi in her heart, and finally her thoughts gathered in one place, "I will never give up until I kill you."

She forced herself to calm down, looked at her mother who was confused, and said: "It doesn't matter, he is just a minister, it doesn't matter. His Majesty's intention to Feng Chan is becoming more and more determined. I believe that it won't be long before it is not a test, but an edict." . As long as the daughter can join His Majesty in conferring sacrifices to the heavens and the daughter to the earth, and complete the ceremony together in front of all the civil and military officials and envoys from foreign kings, no one will have the guts to say that the daughter is not qualified to be the queen... Who would dare. To say that is to slap His Majesty in the face.”

"At that time, not to mention a minister, even a prime minister may come from his daughter's family."

Grandma Yang also knew that her daughter had many ideas and could do most of the things she said. She immediately narrowed her eyes and said: "When the time comes, let Minzhi also be the husband-in-law. This cat and dog can be the husband-in-law. Our Minzhi How can I not be worthy of such a talented person?”

Empress Wu agreed: "Of course I deserve it."

In her heart, He Lan Minzhi will inherit the Wu family business and will be her most capable arm. Not to mention the husband, the prince, the prince, etc. are all out of the question.

With her arm broken, Empress Wu was angry and angry, but she could still take it and let it go without any hesitation.

She held her mother's hand and said: "Shangguanyi's impeachment of Fang Renyu is enough to show that he is determined to embarrass his daughter. In this case, he will not let you go. Now the first thing to do is to persuade His Majesty to grant Zen. As long as My daughter’s position as queen is secure, and she won’t have to worry about a happy life without her mother.”

Grandma Yang said: "Don't worry, my dear, mother knows."

Empress Wu nodded and said: "Not only the mother, but also the sister must be restrained and behave in a low-key manner."

Grandma Yang nodded and said: "Okay, mother will tell her..."

She agreed immediately, then felt something was wrong and said "Hey", "Where's Shun'er, why isn't your sister here?"

Empress Wu asked doubtfully: "My sister didn't enter the palace today? Mother must have remembered wrongly. My sister entered the palace yesterday."

Grandma Yang said: "No, Shun'er said early this morning that she wanted to enter the palace..." When she said this, she whispered in a low voice: "She won't have a secret meeting with a man."

Grandma Yang's moral character is not good, and her thoughts are relatively dirty.

Empress Wu obviously heard it, but she just pushed her mother and did not answer. She knew that her sister had eyes above her head, and no ordinary man could catch her eye.

Ordinary men are off limits, but what about unusual men?

(End of this chapter)