Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

Chapter 368 Kong Yue Chengren
Tai'an Palace.

In the drizzle, dozens of ministers knelt on the ground, looking at the palace door with pale faces, looking sad and angry.

They have been kneeling here for nine hours, during which many elderly ministers fainted.

After returning home to recuperate, he rejoined Jianyan's team.

This time it's not so much about saving the lives of thousands of innocent people.

It might as well be said to be a wake-up call for the new court.

Since the An-Shi Rebellion, the national destiny of the Tang Dynasty has gradually declined, and it can no longer withstand the hardships.

Suddenly, there was a dense sound of footsteps in the distance.

The ministers looked up and saw a group of intelligence agents holding water and fire sticks running towards this side quickly amid the rain.

Then they stood in three rows in front of the main hall, forming an airtight human wall.

"Director Xiao, I'm afraid someone will die if you do this."

The crowd parted, and Xiao Long, deputy director of the Intelligence Department, walked out majestically. His eyes swept over the crowd, and a hint of disdain flashed across the corner of his mouth.

After saying this, he grabbed the water and fire stick, raised it high and hit Zhong Shan on the back of the head.

Zhong Shan glanced at Xiao Long contemptuously, then looked at Tai'an Hall again without saying a word.

Soon, screams were heard.

"The imperial court does not distinguish between black and white, how can I accept the order?"

"Come here, beat me hard!"

After reading the imperial edict, Xiao Long came to Zhong Shan, half-smiling but not smiling.

Looking at the minister lying on the ground wailing, Xiao Long asked someone to bring a chair and sat under the umbrella while humming a tune and watching the show.

"Okay, okay, you're so bold, even the Queen Mother doesn't take her seriously!"

"Is Mr. Zhong taking the order?"

"Okay, you guys are tough. I, the deputy director, want to see today whether it is your bones that are tougher or my stick that is tougher!"

Xiao Long smiled and suddenly raised his head to look at the ministers.

The ministers were indifferent.

"Why, Mr. Zhong has something to say to me, can't you?"

However, I hope that you can still serve your purpose with sincerity and be loyal to the country. If you retreat on your own, I will let bygones be bygones, and I appreciate this..."

He just didn't speak human words and used other methods to get in trouble with the Queen Mother.

At the critical moment, a word of stop came from the rain curtain.

"Bah! You will die a good death when cruel officials are in charge!"

"Very well, I am the deputy director, you are the first person who dares to spit on me!"

"You deserve to be beaten to death!"

Then a fat figure trotted over.

He had long disliked these ministers of the foreign court, and talked about the teachings of Confucius and Mencius all day long.

"Li Wen, give me the water and fire stick. I will personally eliminate harm for the country today!"

Zhong Shan suddenly raised his head from the ground and spat a mouthful of blood on Xiao Long's face.

Knocking this dull force, it is obvious that he is rushing to take the opponent's life.

"These rebellious officials and traitors have trouble with the Queen Mother, and they just have trouble with me, Xiao Long."

Glancing at him, Xiao Long chuckled.

"What are you afraid of? There is only one piece of sky above the head of the Tang Dynasty, and that is the current Queen Mother and Your Majesty!"

Zhong Shan wiped the rain off his face, turned his gaze to Xiao Long's face, and spoke word by word.

A small leader of the Intelligence Department hesitated.

As officials of the Tang Dynasty, you have not thought about how to share the worries of the imperial court, but have been entangled in the treason case. This palace and the emperor are deeply disappointed.

Wiping away the bloody sputum on his face, a murderous intent flashed in Xiao Long's eyes.

Just as he was thinking about it, he noticed someone staring at him. Xiao Long looked up and was amused.

Hundreds of sturdy spies clasped their fists in unison and rushed into the ministers waving their whips.

"Yes!"

"Everyone listens to the decree!"

"How dare you insult the Queen Mother and Her Majesty for not distinguishing between right and wrong?"

After asking the spy to stop, she came to Zhong Shan with her hands behind her back.

Xiao Long's expression changed drastically and he stared at Zhong Shan fiercely.

"You guys? Are you like this traitor and traitor?"

Panting heavily, he glanced at Zhong Shan and said to Xiao Long.

"Director Xiao, Zhong Shan was just performing his duties as a minister, and his crime does not deserve death."

The visitor was none other than Di Renjie, who was staying at home to recuperate from illness.

A few days ago, after hearing that the Queen Mother had once again launched a cruel politics, he rushed back to Luoyang from his hometown of Bingzhou overnight, hoping to persuade the Queen Mother to take back her sacred mandate.

Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother was determined to eradicate the root cause and shock the world, so she directly took back his waist card.

In desperation, he found Fan Xin and wanted to invite him to see the Queen Mother.

It's a pity that this guy is completely different from the past, and he refused before he could finish his sentence.

Due to the situation, he could only rely on his identity to come to Tai'an Hall, hoping that the Intelligence Department would bypass the ministers for the sake of keeping his cabinet in order.

Fortunately, his status as prime minister played some role.

Xiao Long threw away the fire and water stick and hugged Di Renjie's fist.

"Mr. Di Ge, you are the prime minister of the cabinet and the right-hand man of Her Majesty the Queen Mother. I will give you this face today."

"As long as you take back these ministers who are misleading the public and slandering the imperial court, how about you go and explain to the Queen Mother alone?"

Di Renjie breathed a sigh of relief. At present, this is the only feasible way.

He understood that the Queen Mother was a person who was willing to accept the soft rather than the tough. The officials used their power to force each other, which not only had no effect, but would actually cause harm to the body.

In the end, it is you who will suffer. Rather than being tough and tough, it is better to take a roundabout route and start from other places.

However, he still underestimated Baiguan's determination.

Saving people this time was only one of their purposes, it was also to give the Queen Mother a warning.

The people's hearts are like water, they can carry a boat or capsize it!
"Mr. Di Ge, you don't need to say anything. Confucius said Cheng Ren, Mencius said Qi Yi, and read the books of sages. Why?
"The only way to achieve justice is to kill oneself!"

"If Your Majesty does not take back your holy will, we will kneel to the death and remonstrate to the end!"

Zhong Shan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and shouted sadly towards Tai'an Hall.

"Queen Mother, you can't make the same mistake again and again!"

"His Majesty!"

The sky and the earth were shaking, the rain was pouring, and there were cries and howls everywhere in Nuoda's Tai'an Hall.

Seeing that things had reached an irreversible point, Di Renjie looked up to the sky and sighed, closing his eyes.

"Director Xiao, in the name of the Prime Minister of the Cabinet, I request you to go see the Queen Mother."

"Just say that I asked him if he could postpone the execution for a few days?"

"This……"

"Director Xiao, have I lost even this little bit of face?"

"Okay. Mr. Ge, wait a moment."

Although Xiao Long really wanted to take this opportunity to get rid of these pedantic ministers.

However, due to Di Renjie's identity and relationship with the Queen Mother and her son, she could only let others watch the officials while she walked into the hall.

While the ministers were waiting patiently, the closed door of Tai'an Palace opened again.

Xiao Long, holding the imperial edict in his hand, walked to the steps under the gaze of all the ministers.

A cold voice sounded.

"The Queen Mother has a decree. Since you regard your kindness as nothing and are obsessed with committing a major rebellion..."

"I have nothing to say. Xiao Long, the deputy director of the Intelligence Department, has full authority to handle this matter. Thank you!"

After closing the imperial edict, a cold smile flashed across Xiao Long's lips.

"Come here, give these traitors and traitors a hard beating!"

"drink!"

Hundreds of internal guards shouted in unison and raised fire and water sticks towards the minister who was kneeling on the ground...

At this time, a embarrassed figure stumbled to the bottom of the steps, pointing to the outside of the palace and saying in a trembling voice.

"Director Xiao is in trouble! That man has entered the palace!"

"Hmph, even if the King of Heaven is here today, I can't even think of changing my decision!" Xiao Long said proudly with the holy decree in hand, holding his hands behind his back.

"Director Xiao is so loud, can't I even come?"

In the rain, a man in purple official uniform walked through the crowd to the steps and looked at Xiao Long.

Seeing that the person coming was Fan Xin, Xiao Long's expression changed and he clasped his fists in embarrassment.

"Your Highness, I forgive you. I didn't know it was you who came."

"Did you beat these ministers?" Fan Xin frowned slightly as he glanced at the ministers lying on the ground.

I was secretly relieved in my heart. Fortunately, he was here. Otherwise, with Xiao Long's iron-blooded methods, it is impossible to say how many people would have died today.

The same is true for Taiping. The more people are killed, the more people hate the Tang Dynasty. It is strange that the people's hearts will not dissipate if things go on like this.

"Back to His Highness King Yan, these rebellious officials and traitors slandered the imperial court and insulted the Holy One in public."

"The general had no choice but to take some measures against them."

Looking at Xiao Long who looked excited, Fan Xin snorted coldly.

"People are almost beaten to death. How can this be called a trick? Why don't you hurry up and call the imperial doctor to diagnose and treat you adults!"

"Yes!"

Several guards were about to leave when they were caught by Xiao Long.

"Your Highness King Yan, these rebellious officials and traitors slandered the imperial court and insulted the Holy One for no reason. They deserve to die!"

"You can't let the imperial doctor treat them!"

Normally, Xiao Long might not dare to confront Fan Xin head-on.

But it's different now. She is the person in charge of the case.

Even Fan Xin can't interfere in this matter.

Moreover, Xiao Long discovered that the Queen Mother truly hated these remnants of Li Tang.

She wanted to eliminate the root cause. As a deputy director, if she wanted to go further, she could only take more drastic measures to help the Queen Mother achieve her wish.

"I appreciate King Yan's kindness. The most important thing right now is to persuade the Queen Mother to withdraw her decree."

“As for me, it’s okay to wait and see if we can’t cure him!”

"That's right, King Yan, everyone is destined to die. It may be heavier than Mount Tai or lighter than a feather. How can we avoid it due to personal misfortunes?"

Facing a group of impassioned ministers, Xiao Long sneered repeatedly.

"How about it, Your Highness King Yan? As you can see, these old guys are willing to risk their lives just to clear their name."

"If you can't help people like this, what's the point of keeping them?"

After glaring at Xiao Long, Fan Xin took off his official uniform and put it on Di Renjie.

"Mr. Ge, you should pay more attention to your poor health."

"Take all the adults and go to the check-in room to get out of the rain."

"If this continues, someone will die."

After speaking, he looked at the ministers and said loudly.

"My lords, please listen to what Fan has to say. Your Majesty has great talents and great plans. He has always followed Emperor Taizong as an example. How could he not distinguish between black and white?
"Now that the Queen Mother is very angry, you must not use your life to provoke her!"

Di Renjie had already had this intention, and after hearing the words, he followed suit.

"Colleagues, King Yan is your Majesty's father. Since he asked everyone to go back, we will go back and wait."

"This will also give the court some room for buffering."

"this…"

The ministers looked at each other, a little hesitant. If it were anyone else, they would not believe it.

But the other party was Fan Xin, the most important person in the emperor's heart.

Even he opened his mouth to speak, and everyone couldn't help but give him face.

"King Yan, do you want to go in and admonish the Queen Mother yourself?"

Zhong Shan lay on the ground and looked at Fan Xin in disbelief.

There was a touch of emotion in my heart.

Ever since they learned that their Qingliu group was coming to Tai'an Palace to remonstrate, the ministers who usually regarded themselves as important ministers had disappeared.

They all went into hiding on the pretext of taking a vacation to recuperate.

He never dreamed that it would be Fan Xin who stood up at the last moment.
This favorite minister of the emperor is usually regarded as a thorn in everyone's side and a thorn in their flesh.

Like him, the hundreds of ministers present all looked at Fan Xin with complicated eyes.

No one thought that Fan Xin would be the one to speak up for them.

Under everyone's gaze, Fan Xin nodded.

"Comrades, after Fan goes in, he will definitely argue with the Queen Mother, so go back and wait for news."

"Okay! I'll leave it to King Yan later!" The ministers headed by Zhong Shan saluted Fan Xin and helped each other back.

Before leaving, Di Renjie glanced at Fan Xin and told him to be careful.

"Hey, hey, he's gone anyway, stop me!"

When Xiao Long saw the duck in his hand fly away, he angrily asked his subordinates to catch it back.

It's a pity that Fan Xin is standing here, and none of the spies dare to pursue him.

"Your Highness King Yan, these people are all major criminals who slander the imperial court. Let them go as soon as you say. Aren't you afraid of the Queen Mother's wrath?"

Seeing that he couldn't catch up, Xiao Long snorted and said angrily.

Fan Xin didn't take it too seriously and walked towards Tai'an Palace with a smile.

Arriving at the entrance of the hall, two guards with gloomy faces held their hands together.

"The Queen Mother has a decree related to a major rebellion. No one will be seen."

Fan Xin seemed to be prepared and took out a box from his arms.

"Send this thing in, and the Queen Mother will see it after she sees it."

After the guards left, Xiao Long stepped forward with a proud look on his face.

"Your Highness Prince Yan, there is no need to waste your time. The Queen Mother said she would not see you, so she will."

"It's useless no matter how many gifts you give me."

Unexpectedly, as soon as he finished speaking, the guards walked out of the hall.

"Your Highness King Yan, the Queen Mother announces that you should come in!"

Xiao Long......

Fan Xin patted his shoulder when he passed her.

"Xiao Long, I won't stop you if you want to get to the top, but don't use human life as a stepping stone. It's too heavy and you can't bear it."

"Also, who said I came here to give gifts to the Queen Mother?"

"I'm here to ask for money..."

As the palace door closed, the noisy rain suddenly stopped.

There was only the sound of burning candles in Nuoda's palace.

At the end of the hall, a woman wearing palace attire and an imperial crown sat high on a dragon chair, her phoenix eyes fixed on Fan Xin at the door.

"I can understand that hundreds of officials are pressuring me, but I never thought that you would also come to press me!"

"Fan Xin, how do you want me to deal with myself?"

There was a sadness in his tone at the end.

When Fan Xin heard what he said, he realized that his wife had misunderstood him.

He immediately said with a smile.

"The Queen Mother has misunderstood. I have no intention of forcing the palace."

As soon as these words came out, Princess Taiping was startled and her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

"Aren't you here to force me to release the remnants of Li Tang?"

"No."

Fan Xin smiled and said: "To be honest with the Queen Mother, I lost six hundred taels a few days ago and my health has not been good."

Many ministers, including Mr. Di Ge, asked them to help persuade when they went to the mansion.

Please spare the lives of those women. I couldn't help but come to Tai'an Palace. "

Princess Taiping's tense face gradually relaxed a little, revealing a smile.

"Assuming you are honest, you know, I received the secret report from the spies, and I know how disappointed I am that you are here to force me."

"Now it seems that you are forced to have no choice, so why not just kill her and show it to the world."

"What will happen to those who dare to go against this palace and the imperial court!"

(End of this chapter)