Emperor Phoenix Policy: Feng Qingtian

Chapter 84 Arrest
Pei Xiu's face changed again and again, and finally sank down, lost in thought.

After contemplating for a long time, the flickering and flickering lights in his eyes finally fell silent, "Go and invite the servant of the official department over here."

"Who?"

Among the six ministries, the top official is Shangshu, who has one person, and under the Shangshu is the minister, who has two people. Therefore, there are two ministers of the official department, one surnamed Chen and the other surnamed Huang.

"Chen Shilang."

Pei Zhong was a little puzzled, "Master, according to the spy's secret report, that Chen Shilang has a bad reputation, and he has done a lot of things that are corrupt and perverted, but he hides it very well. Man, why didn't you choose Huang Shilang?"

"The truth is to make him take money and break the law. If he doesn't take money and break the law, the truth doesn't need him!"

Pei Xiu said meaningfully, seeing that Pei Zhong still didn't understand, Pei Xiu patiently explained, "This time, the truth is going to get Tang Zhongde down, get a servant to be promoted to the position of minister, and help the truth to control the bureaucracy. Since Chen Shilang is corrupt and perverts the law, it is all an excuse, and this person has an excuse, so he can handle it!" "But if such a person becomes the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, wouldn't the Ministry of Officials be a mess? At that time, it will be even worse. Master Xiang is causing trouble."

"It's just a stopgap measure. After taking the official department back to the truth, the truth will gradually clean up the interior of the official department. As long as Chen Shilang is obedient and obedient, that's all. If he causes trouble for the truth, then replace him!"

Pei Zhong showed a look of sudden realization, and when he was about to leave, Pei Xiu stopped him again, "You first have someone clean up Chen Shilang's ass, we just need to know the messy things he did, and we must never let others find out. arrive."

"Yes, Mr. Xiang."

At this moment, the entire imperial capital smelled something unusual, and some people had already started to move, wanting to get a share of this change.

Tang Mansion, in the study.

After the little father-in-law who passed on the autobiography left, Tang Zhongde called Tang Qinghe to the study.

"Father, His Majesty summoned the three assistant ministers, is he going to enshrine the imperial concubine?"

"Maybe, maybe not."

Tang Zhongde was not as excited and optimistic as Tang Qinghe, his brows were furrowed, and he seemed a little preoccupied.

"What's wrong with father? This is a big deal! Whether our Tang family can flourish depends on this one time!"

Seeing the excited expression on Tang Qinghe's face, Tang Zhongde sighed, "It always feels wrong to be a father."

"What's wrong?"

"I don't know, but there's something wrong with being grateful."

Tang Qinghe comforted him with a smile, "Father, you just worry too much. Maybe it's because this matter has been planned for so long, and the dust finally settled. You can't believe it for a while, so you are a little worried."

Tang Zhongde thought for a while, then frowned, "Maybe."

At this moment, the butler came in, "Your Excellency, Eldest Young Master, there is news from the palace that His Majesty has summoned the Minister of Rites and asked many questions about the wedding."

"Great marriage! It seems that His Majesty really wants to make an imperial concubine!"

Tang Qinghe was so excited that his fair skin swelled red, but Tang Zhongde was not as excited as he was. He gestured and the housekeeper backed away.

Tang Qinghe observed Tang Zhongde's expression, and asked in puzzlement, "Father, the matter has been settled, why do you still look so solemn?"

"Being a father always feels that something is wrong. Things seem to be going too smoothly. With His Majesty's disposition, just like when the harem was dismissed back then, no news will come out. By the time everyone receives the news, everyone has already been sent out of the palace. Something went wrong once, and the three auxiliary ministers were summoned, and the minister of the Ministry of Rites was summoned to inquire about the wedding, making it known to everyone, this is not His Majesty's way of doing things!"

"The disbandment of the harem is just a private matter of His Majesty, but it's different to register an imperial concubine. It is a state matter. Your Majesty has not yet taken charge of the government. You must summon the ministers to discuss specific matters. Therefore, it is necessary for your Majesty to summon your father, Lord Song, and Lord Qi. At this stage, my father is too worried."

Hearing Tang Qinghe's words, Tang Zhongde's frowning brows relaxed a little, "Qinghe is right, the appointment of the emperor's husband is a state matter, and His Majesty cannot avoid the other two assistant ministers, and the news cannot be prevented from leaking out."

As he spoke, he sighed again, "Just because of my father, I always feel very uneasy, afraid that something might go wrong."

"How about asking someone to go to the palace to inquire again?"

Tang Zhongde nodded, Tang Qinghe got up and left, and went out.

When he arrived in the yard, he called a young servant and whispered a few words in his ear, the young servant nodded repeatedly, "Don't worry, the eldest son, the younger one will go right away."

An hour later, the boy came back with a smile on his face.

As soon as Tang Qinghe saw it, he knew that things were going well, and hurriedly asked, "How is it? What news can I find out?"

"Eldest son, don't worry, His Majesty is indeed planning to become an imperial concubine, and he has already begun to ask the Garment Bureau to prepare a large amount of silk and jewelry. Also, according to the news from the little eunuch in the bedroom, His Majesty and the close-knit man named Green When the maid was talking, she also mentioned the Eldest Young Master."

Tang Qinghe asked incessantly, "What did Your Majesty say?"

"His Majesty said—"

The boy imitated Feng Jin's tone and said, "Recently, I have finally understood what the ancients said is what it feels like not to see each other every day. I have not been feeling well these past few days. It has been several days since I have seen Qinghe, but It doesn't matter, it won't be long before I can stay with Qinghe day and night."

The more Tang Qinghe listened, the brighter the smile on his face became, and the servant smiled flatteringly, "Congratulations to the eldest son, you will be able to rise to the top in no time. With the eldest son sitting in the middle palace, our Tang family can enjoy the prosperity and wealth. His servant, with a bright face, goes out to drink with other servants in the house, full of confidence."

"You can talk!"

Tang Qinghe boldly took out a piece of silver and threw it to the boy, "You are rewarded!"

The young man was holding the piece of silver, which weighed three or four taels, and his monthly payment was less than one tael. As soon as the eldest son gave him a reward, he rewarded him with four months' monthly payment. The young servant was so happy that he smiled. He also praised Tang Qinghe a lot of good things, and praised Tang Qinghe very high.

Tang Qinghe went to see Tang Zhongde with the news brought back by the servant, "Father, it seems that the matter has been settled, and father doesn't need to worry anymore."

Unexpectedly, Tang Zhongde had no joy on his face, and his face was very gloomy, "What's the matter? Father, is something wrong?"

"Just received the news that Master Xiang met Chen Shilang."

"Chen Shilang? Is that father's subordinate?"

Tang Qinghe pondered for a moment, "Father, what do you mean to say that Master Xiang has received news from the palace and plans to take action against father? Want to bring down father and let Chen Shilang be promoted to the position of minister?"

Tang Zhongde nodded, with a solemn expression, "This matter has been going on for so long, the news that His Majesty loves you has spread throughout the imperial capital, but no matter how much you love you, as long as it does not involve the position of the emperor's husband, it doesn't matter, and the Prime Minister is always there Wait and see, he is waiting, if it is confirmed that the Tang family really wants to produce a royal husband, he will deal with it as a father."

"The matter is settled, and it's useless for him to stop him. Don't worry, father, with His Majesty here, father will be fine."

Tang Zhongde took a deep look at Tang Qinghe, and said meaningfully, "I hope His Majesty is sincere to you!"

"Your Majesty is of course sincere to me. Father, don't worry, I won't let the Tang family have trouble."

Seeing Tang Qinghe's confident appearance, the light in Tang Zhongde's eyes sank, he said nothing, he was not as confident as Tang Qinghe, but he also wanted to give it a go, the temptation given by His Majesty was too great, if Qinghe could Let His Majesty give birth to an heir, that is the legitimate son, the most powerful heir to the throne in the future.

Also, now His Majesty only has Master Qi's household department and Shen Wenqing's Jiangnan gentry. The Jiangnan gentry was severely suppressed by the Prime Minister in the court, and there is no official above the third rank.

It is difficult for His Majesty to rely on the nobles in the south of the Yangtze River. If he turns to His Majesty, His Majesty will be ecstatic and rely on him extraordinarily.

His Majesty chose Qinghe, maybe he also had this consideration in the beginning?On the one hand, Qinghe is indeed outstanding and likable; on the other hand, it is also because of his position as Minister of the Ministry of Officials and Assistant Minister of Government.

Tang Zhongde weighed all the interests very clearly, but for some reason, he was still anxious, always feeling that something big was about to happen.

Until late at night, Tang Zhongde was still restless, tossing and turning in bed, unable to sleep, even the most beloved concubine could not comfort him.

In the middle of the night, the night was dark, and the sky was pressed down like a pitch-black curtain.

Hundreds of soldiers held torches and surrounded the Tang Mansion. The leader kicked open the gate of the Tang Mansion and shouted fiercely, "On the orders of the Prime Minister, arrest the Minister of Officials, Tang Zhongde!"

(End of this chapter)