Back to the prosperous Tang Dynasty to be the emperor

Chapter 506

"Crazy rebellion! Chengsi, read!"

Seeing Li Xian acting like this, he obviously lost his sense of proportion. Empress Wu was secretly happy, but her face turned cold in an instant. She stared coldly at Li Xian and squeezed out a few words from between her teeth. Come.

"promise!"

Although Wu Chengsi was a first-timer at the top of the temple, he didn't have any stage fright. Hearing Empress Wu's words, he walked out of the side without any haste, bowed in a very respectful manner, and then immediately Standing up straight, he slowly spread out the memorial in his hands, cleared his throat slightly, and reported in a solemn voice: "Since Yonghui, the world has been peaceful, and enlightenment has become more and more prosperous, so that the leftover pearls are compared. The Holy One can't bear it. A special competition was set up, thinking that it is a special kindness for people with lofty ideals to serve the way of the court. Since the third year of Xianheng, it has been established as a custom. The whole life of this criminal case has shaken the government and the public. A thorough investigation will not be enough to cause the common people to be angry. The humble minister was not abandoned by the Holy One, and he was able to preside over the case. He was cautious and did not dare to relax. Zhi Hongfu finally learned the whole story of the case. According to the investigation: Lin Qi, the chief examiner of the Ministry of Rites, colluded with Wang Jun, the servant of the Ministry of Households, Xie Sheng, the servant of the Ministry of Officials, Sun Ze, a member of the Ministry of Rites, and Li Qisheng, a member of the Ministry of Criminal Justice. It is an unforgivable crime to sell exam questions in order to seek huge profits, I beseech Your Majesty's permission to arrest all criminals involved in the case, find out the truth, and bring peace to the world!"

"Nonsense! This is absolutely impossible! You are talking nonsense! You..."

Before entering the palace, Li Xian already knew that Empress Wu would definitely make a big fuss by taking advantage of the fraud case in the examination room. At any rate, he had some mental preparations, but he never expected that Wu Chengsi would be so cruel. With a single net, Shengsheng turned Li Xian's current court strength to the sky, and was immediately so angry that his eyes were full of gold stars, and he didn't care that it was the imperial court, pointing at Wu Chengsi and roaring angrily.

"presumptuous!"

Empress Wu had been waiting to catch Li Xian's sore feet, seeing his gaffe, she would not let go of this opportunity to hit Li Xian, and before Li Xian finished speaking, she unceremoniously scolded him.

"Father, this case is definitely not what Wu Shilang said. My child thinks there must be something hidden in it. I implore my father to issue an edict and select another talented person to thoroughly investigate this case!"

Li Xian was in a hurry, how could he have the leisure to vent his anger on Empress Wu, and no matter how ugly Empress Wu's face was, he bowed to Gaozong and begged with great anxiety.

"Ok?"

Gaozong didn't pay attention to Li Xian's pleading, but made a soft sound without knowing what to say, tilted his head slightly, and looked at Wu Chengsi, who was quite smug, expressionless.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, I dare not deceive Your Majesty with false words. Everything I have said has its roots. Here are the testimonials of Lin Qi, the prisoner, and more than a dozen candidates who bought the test questions. I implore Your Majesty to read it."

Wu Chengsi came prepared, and he was not afraid of Li Xian's anger. When he saw Gaozong's eyes and looked over, he immediately bowed humbly, took out a dozen copies from his wide sleeves and rolled them up. The document, held in both hands, held high above the head.

"Hand it up!"

Gaozong's face was still dull, but there was an almost invisible gleam in his eyes, but he didn't show much, he just gave an order in a flat tone, and Cheng Denggao, who was waiting by his side, walked quickly Passing the past, he took the stack of documents from Wu Chengsi's hand, and handed it to Gaozong respectfully.

"Crazy, really crazy, take a look, just take a look, these are the so-called talents you rely on! Hmph!"

Gaozong shook his wide sleeves, stretched out his hand to pick up the roll of documents, and spread them out. Just looking at them, his brows were already wrinkled, and the speed of turning his hands was getting faster and faster. At the end, he was already annoyed. Crushed all the documents into a ball, threw them on Li Xian, and cursed angrily.

"Father, son, son..."

Li Xian had pinned all his hope of making a comeback on Gaozong. Seeing Gaozong's fury, his heart immediately became extremely cold, followed by extreme panic, and his body trembled involuntarily. , the feet were soft, and the person was already kneeling on the ground, stammering and not knowing what to say.

"I entrusted the affairs of the court to you, and I expected you to be conscientious in governing the country, but you are so lucky to accept the villain and compare yourself to the treacherous and sycophant. You have disappointed me so much!"

Gao Zong was in a fit of anger, so he didn't soften his heart because of Li Xian's pitiful state, he yelled and cursed in a heartbroken manner, and his unkind tone immediately made Li Xian break out in cold sweat.

"Father, calm down, Father, calm down!"

Up to now, Li Xian knew that there was something hidden in this case, but in front of Gaozong who was furious, Li Xian no longer had the courage to defend himself, so he could only kowtow and beg repeatedly.

"Hmph, I'm too lazy to offend you, so you don't have to deal with this case anymore."

After taking a few breaths, Gao Zong didn't attack Li Xian again. He just waved his hands lazily and gave Li Xian a ban, and then raised his voice and shouted loudly: "Wu Chengsi!"

"Wei Chen is here!"

Wu Chengsi was watching the bustle with great interest, and he was really taken aback when Gao Zong called his name. Fortunately, he lowered his head, but Gao Zong hurriedly restrained himself when he realized something was wrong. The side flashed out and promised loudly.

"I have given you an order to arrest those city foxes and rats involved in the case, so that they can be interrogated. You must give an explanation to the people of the world, go!"

Gaozong didn't ask for Empress Wu's opinion, nor ignored Li Xian's pleading eyes, and gritted his teeth before speaking.

"No, my servant obeys the order!"

Wu Chengsi's trial is in the midst of Xing's head, and he will not let go of this great opportunity to make meritorious service and invite favors. He happily bowed to receive the order, without even looking at Li Xian who was kneeling on the ground, and stepped back a few steps Afterwards, he turned around and strode out of the hall, not mentioning the matter of taking people away.

"Father, you can't, Father, this matter..."

The prince was already terrified, but when he heard Gaozong's edict, he immediately became anxious, but because of Gaozong's anger, he didn't dare to speak out to intercede, and when Wu Chengsi was about to leave, he couldn't bear it anymore. If you go on, you must know that those so-called officials involved in the case are all his ministers who were picked up by Li Xian. Once they are all taken down, then although Li Xian will not be alone, it is doomed to be severely injured. Up to now, Li Xian didn't care about panic anymore, he suddenly raised his head, mustered up his courage, and planned to argue against Yan Qiang.

"Hmph, I've said it before, you don't need to worry about this matter any more, why? I can't count what I said, huh?"

Gaozong didn't save Li Xian any face, he asked with a gloomy face and a serious tone.

"Father and emperor calm down, but my son dare not."

Gao Zong's words were extremely serious, if he insisted on carrying them on, it would be a serious crime of disobedience. Li Xian was filled with righteous indignation, but at this time, he didn't dare to say any more, and could only kneel down in 12 grievances On the ground, he kowtowed his head a few times, and dared not say anything.

"Forget it, I don't bother to care about you. I have been unwell for the past two years, and I really can't bear the troubles of government affairs. I hoped that you could support the labor of the country. Maybe it's because I expected too much, but I can't blame you. No matter what, I will help you find a gatekeeper, from now on, your mother will be in charge of this matter, but all the court affairs handled by you must be reviewed by your mother before they can be approved!"

Gaozong's original intention was just to beat the crown prince, and he would not have the heart to dethrone him. Seeing that Li Xian had been subdued, he didn't attack him again, but he didn't intend to let Li Xian go so easily. , but unceremoniously put a curse on Li Xian's power to supervise the country.

"what……"

Li Xian never thought that the punishment given by Gaozong would be so severe. Hearing this, he was stunned immediately, raised his head in surprise, looked at Gaozong in a daze, and completely forgot Thank you for the essentials.

"Huh? Do you want to resist the decree?"

Seeing Li Xian's attitude, Gao Zong's face that had just slowed down immediately became ugly again, and he said coldly.

"I don't dare, my son takes the decree to thank you."

Helpless, wronged, but nowhere to explain, this is the portrayal of Li Xian's mood at this time, but no matter how much unwillingness and resentment he has, facing Gaozong who insists on his own opinion, he has no place to reason Son, in such a field, Li Xian has no other choice but to follow the orders honestly.

"It's so good, don't worry about it."

What should be said has been said, and what should be dealt with has already been dealt with. Gaozong's health is not good. After such an outbreak, exhaustion surged uncontrollably. Going to appease Li Xian's injured heart, he yawned fiercely, waved his hand impatiently, and issued the order to evict the guest mercilessly.

"Yes, Father Huang Shengming, my son will retire."

Seeing that Emperor Gaozong had made up his mind, Li Xian knew that no matter what he said at this time, it would be of no avail, and he didn't want to stay in this sad place any longer, so he kowtowed and pleaded guilty, and then he was displeased. He withdrew from the Qianyuan Hall and left the palace gate in a soft chariot.

"Your Highness, you..."

Zhang Che, the chief eunuch of the East Palace, led a group of guards of the East Palace who were waiting boredly outside the Zetian Gate. Seeing that Li Xian, who was sitting on the soft chariot, looked extremely ugly, he couldn't help being surprised, and hurriedly grabbed the Going forward, he inquired in surprise and half of the words.

"Hmph, go back to the palace!"

Li Xian was in a bad mood, so he didn't have the heart to explain more to Zhang Che, his eyes widened, and he drank angrily, and then, regardless of Zhang Che's expression, he jumped off the soft chariot angrily and strode towards The golden chrome car parked at the side passed by, Zhang Che was startled and dumbfounded when he burst into anger. Stopping his feet, Zhang Che, who couldn't dodge in time, bumped into Li Xian's back, and immediately bumped Li Xian so that his footing was unstable, and he almost fell to the ground.

"Ah, Your Highness, calm down, slaves deserve to die, slaves deserve to die."

Zhang Che grew up with Li Xian as a child, so he knew how terrible Li Xian's fits were when he was furious. When he saw Li Xian's eyes widened, he immediately became paralyzed with fright. He quickly fell to his knees and begged repeatedly. stand up.

"Hmph, trash! Go, immediately announce that Di Renjie, the Shaoqing of Dali Temple, will come to the East Palace to have an audience, why don't you hurry up and die?"

Although Li Xian was angry at the moment, but after all, he was concerned about such important matters as Empress Wu's coming to court, but he didn't have the time to care about Zhang Che, so he stared, scolded and gave the order.

"Ah, yes, servant girl, go now, go now!"

Zhang Che was at a loss, but he didn't dare to ask any more questions. He hastily agreed, got up, rushed towards the guards on the side, snatched a war horse, ordered a few guards to accompany him, and walked quickly. Then he galloped his horse and rushed towards Di Renjie's mansion.

(End of this chapter)