Early Tang Dynasty: forge ahead

Chapter 42 The Young Emperor

Changan.

After Pei Yan separated from Chen Qingsi, he went to Yangzhou with Lou Shide, and then took an official ship all the way north along the canal to Luoyang.

As soon as he got off the boat, Pei Yan heard a series of news that he never dreamed of.

Queen Wang was deposed?

Wu Zhaoyi appointed queen?
Chu Suiliang was demoted to Tanzhou?
On the first day of November, the canonization ceremony of Empress Wu will be held?
What's the situation?
Pei Yan went south this time and his mission was successfully completed. He wanted to return to Chang'an, accept the reward, and then deal with the traitorous Prime Minister Sun Wuji and Chu Suiliang together.

result!

He was still on board, and news had been cut off.

As soon as he landed, a series of news came to him, making him feel like he was dreaming.

"This boat really lasted half a month? Wasn't it three years?"

Pei Yan, as Li Zhi's confidant and the most outstanding descendant of the Pei family in recent years, asked a very stupid question next to him: "What year is it now?"

After getting the clear answer of October 23, the sixth year of Yonghui, Pei Yan finally reacted and shouted: "Prepare the horses, prepare the horses, I want to enter the capital."

He had already missed the most exciting half of the month, and he could not miss the canonization ceremony of Empress Wu again.

The whole journey was fast and fast, and the horse was hurrying.

Pei Yan seemed to be a messenger delivering urgent military information. It took him only two days and nights to reach the more than 700 miles from Luoyang to Chang'an.

He took a bath and repaired himself, and went to the palace to pay homage to him, bringing with him what he had learned about his journey southward.

Pei Yan, who had a heavy responsibility, was quickly summoned by Li Zhi.

Looking at Pei Yan's southbound report, the young emperor didn't have much expression, and was too calm.

"very good!"

It wasn't until he finished reading all the reports that Li Zhi started to praise: "Ai Qing's report is very detailed. It lists all the big problems of state officials and the small problems of village and county gentry. It is better than the reports sent by local officials." The report is much more detailed. You gave a lot of suggestions in the report. I think there is a lot to be done. You have also gained a lot from this trip south..."

Pei Yan said: "Actually, some of the memorials I wrote were obtained from a good friend I met in Jiangnan. This man is talented, has the ability to govern the world, and is also an astonishing poet. I talked with him for a day and gained a lot."

"Ah!"

Li Zhi smiled softly and said: "It's rare for Aiqing to praise someone like this, but what benefits do you gain?"

Pei Yan couldn't help but sweat like rain, and said: "This is a calligraphy by Mr. Yu Wenyi. It is not because of the calligraphy that I recommend it to Your Majesty. It is because the other party is truly talented and dissatisfied with Xianggong Changsun's suppression of the king of Jiangxia County that I boldly recommend it. "

He was speechless.

"I sincerely believe that I can gain the trust of my beloved. He is an extraordinary person. Please introduce me to him. I really lack the talent that I can trust."

Li Zhi's voice was soft and soft, but it put great pressure on Pei Yan.

Pei Yan suppressed the fear in his heart and said: "This man's surname is Chen, his given name is Qingsi, and his given name is Huandao. He is the assistant historian of Yixing County. I have here a memorial written by him, as well as two new poems written by him. "

"Zuoshi?" Li Zhi's voice finally changed slightly: "A little Zushi is worthy of your recommendation. I really need to see him. By the way, you said he is dissatisfied with my uncle's suppression of the king of Jiangxia County? When did this happen?"

Pei Yan said: "The [-]th day of last month."

There was also a big change in Li Zhi's eyes, and he said, "He is actually a straight minister."

There are many people who dare to speak ill of Changsun Wuji, but there are not many who dare to complain for Li Daozong, the king of Jiangxia County.

The court does not hold people accountable for their opinions. In order to show his generosity, Changsun Wuji would not care about others.But the incident of Jiangxia County Prince Li Daozong was the biggest stain in Changsun Wuji's life, just like Ni Lin.

On the [-]th of last month, Li Ji still didn't let go. Changsun Wuji's power was at its peak. He dared to say such things, which made Li Zhi feel very good.

Li Zhi took the memorial and two copybooks handed over by the chamberlain. He did not read the memorial first, but opened the copybook. The first song was "Compassion for the Peasants". "That's quite appropriate!"

Li Zhi gave such an evaluation. When he saw "Li Yong", he couldn't help but be moved and said: "A stunning poet, well deserved. Are there other works?"

Pei Yan said: "Your Majesty is only 21 years old, and he only has these two poems to write at the moment."

Li Zhi did not answer, but looked at the memorial with some expectation. He read it twice from beginning to end. A trace of doubt flashed in his eyes, and he asked: "Is this person really 21?"

When he read Pei Yan's report, he had a question in his mind.

He valued Pei Yan's talent very much. In time, he could become his right-hand man.But now Pei Yan lacks experience. All the knowledge he has learned comes from Hongwen Hall and needs to be practiced before he can put it to good use.

Pei Yan's report covers many details of people's livelihood and business, which is obviously beyond his ability.

There must be an expert giving guidance, and Chen Qingsi is obviously that expert.

But Chen Qingsi herself is only 21, and she is still a young assistant. Where does she have any experience?

Are they really geniuses like Gan Luo and Zhuge?

"It's true that I'm 21. I just got married, and it's still Xiao..."

Just as Pei Yan was about to explain, he suddenly thought of what happened to the Xiao family and was so frightened that he shut up immediately.

Li Zhi just glanced at him lightly and said, "Say."

"She is the daughter of the Lanling Xiao family, Xiao Hong's youngest daughter..."

Li Zhi couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, thinking of that extremely beautiful woman with a pig's brain.If it weren't for her, there wouldn't be so many things happening now.

Pei Yan elaborated on what he knew.

Li Zhi suddenly realized, "I picked him casually and found such a talented person. It is true that there are outstanding people in the south of the Yangtze River."

"Okay, I understand! It's been a hard journey, dear, please go down and rest!"

Pei Yan hurriedly resigned.

Just as Pei Yan was about to walk out of the hall, Li Zhi's voice came again: "Wait a minute, I suddenly remembered something. As a censor, you have the power to impeach someone. You can impeach someone on my behalf."

Pei Yan happily trotted into the palace and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."

Li Zhi narrowed his eyes and smiled: "Wu Siyuan!"

Pei Yan's expression was stiff. He didn't know who Wu Siyuan was, but Wu's surname was originally a minor surname. Now it was the time when the Wu family was appointed as the queen. At the height of their power, he wanted to impeach a person named Wu for no reason. He always felt uneasy, but he couldn't. Dare not to obey, so he bit the bullet and said: "I obey, but I don't know the reason?"

Li Zhi frowned and said, "Do you need me to teach you about this kind of thing? He closes his eyes while sleeping. Is this a good reason?"

Pei Yan was so frightened that he shouted loudly: "I obey the order!"

Li Zhi snorted and left.

Pei Yan was so angry that he didn't dare to take a breath and left the palace.

Pei Yan was not in a hurry to write an impeachment memorial. He really didn't dare to use the ridiculous excuse of sleeping with his eyes closed to impeach others. He had to first understand the other person's deeds before he could catch the wind.

This investigation made Pei Yan feel like he was about to cry.

Wu Siyuan, the most outstanding person in the Wu family, was promoted to the Ming Dynasty. He participated in the battle to pacify Qiuci. He had military merits and was awarded the rank of Cavalry Commander. He was the cousin of the current queen.

It is said that Empress Wu is looking for someone to transfer Wu Siyuan back to Chang'an...

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