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Chapter 641 Intense Conflict (3)

"This, this, let's not let it go, I, I..."

Gaozong was originally full of expectations, but he didn't expect to go around, it was still the result of death, he didn't know what to say for a while, in fact, it was because of his cowardly temperament, if he changed the emperor, If he wanted to forgive his son who had committed a crime, it was just a sentence. Even if it was an extrajudicial favor, it was not too difficult. Gao Zong was born with a weak temper, and he was worried about Empress Wu's housework, so he didn't dare to say such a simple sentence. Saying it out, just blindly hesitating and hesitating, is really pitiful to the extreme.

"Your Majesty, the virtuous son has been intelligent since he was a child, and he is also good at poetry and books. His concubine loves him deeply, so he has been disciplined less, and his extreme personality has not been corrected. As a result, his sorrow today is all the fault of the concubine. Alas, A white-haired person sending a black-haired person is a great tragedy since ancient times. At this moment, the heart of the minister and concubine is like a knife. However, the family and the country have never been able to have both, and the minister and concubine dare not ignore the law of the country because of personal affection. If Xian'er wants to blame, blame the concubine alone."

Gao Zong hesitated so much, the overall situation was obviously difficult to change, but Empress Wu refused to relax, so she raised her sleeves, wiped the tears forced out, her eyes were red, and she was extremely sad Looking at Emperor Gaozong sadly, he pleaded guilty.

"This, this... oh, this is all fate, how can you blame Mei Niang, my son, woo woo..."

After all, Emperor Gaozong was a fearful master. He originally wanted to make more efforts for Li Xian, but when he heard what Empress Wu said, he really didn't have the guts to make a fuss anymore. The grief in my heart couldn't be stopped no matter what, only halfway through the words, I started to wail with tears.

"Your Majesty, please express your condolences. Your dragon body is very important. If you fall ill, what should you do if you call me a concubine? Your Majesty, the courtiers still have business to do. I beg your Majesty to express my condolences."

Empress Wu's acting skills are superb, she finished singing "Bad Face", and now she is singing "Red Face". She picked up both good and bad people on her own shoulders. Her gentle tone and mournful expression all reveal her true nature. , It's really shocking.

"I, I, oh..."

Although Emperor Gaozong was very sad, he was not a mediocre lord after all. After being interrupted by Empress Wu, he suddenly woke up and was still in court discussion. Shaking his head, he let out an extremely resentful sigh.

"The case of the attack on the granary was carried out according to what Wu Shang wrote. Do you have any objections?"

Seeing that Emperor Gaozong stopped crying, Empress Wu felt a little relieved, but she didn't try to persuade her any more. Instead, she hurriedly issued a decree, completely concluding the case.

"Your Majesty is holy, your empress is holy, and I have no objection!"

Things have come to this point, and it is meaningless to say anything else, all the courtiers will not jump out to talk nonsense at this time, they can only bow down and praise each other.

Alas, poor sixth child, after all, he still did not escape this catastrophe!Looking at Gaozong who was silently sad and Empress Wu who was full of anger, Li Xian couldn't help but feel a lot of emotion in his heart. Yu Li Xian's dying, he felt guilty, and he couldn't help but feel very sad about it. However, Li Xian is not very human, so he adjusted quickly, because the next issue is the focus of this battle, and Li Xian is unwilling and unable to lose this round. At this moment, he really doesn't have much energy to deal with Sad.

"Since that's the case, this case is settled, Wu Chengsi!"

After all the ministers expressed their opinions, Empress Wu hurriedly called Wu Chengsi's name.

"Wei Chen is here!"

Wu Chengsi didn't back down after reporting what had happened before, and stood in front of the hall. When he heard Empress Wu's roll call, he hurriedly bowed and answered.

"Since the case was decided by you, I will hand it over to you for execution. Is there any doubt?"

Wu Hou glanced at the group of officials coldly, and finally landed on Li Xian's back. After a long pause, he looked at Wu Chengsi and asked a very calm question.

"The humble minister leads the decree to thank you!"

Solving the case is a great feat, Wu Chengsi has no reason not to be excited, but what makes him even more excited is that this time he has ruthlessly thwarted the crown prince's limelight, and under the burst of confidence, he answered in a natural voice. Loud and crisp.

"Do you have anything else to say about this chapter?"

Empress Wu didn't pay any more attention to Wu Chengsi, and waved her hand to push him away, then looked around solemnly at the courtiers in front of the palace, and spoke in a peaceful voice, as if a group of generals presided over the court meeting, obviously some of them took the lead All the senior ministers frowned at the suspicion, but no one dared to stand up and accuse Empress Wu of her wrongdoing.

"Show His Majesty the Emperor, Empress Dowager, I have a chapter to play."

Empress Wu's words were obviously a secret signal, as soon as he finished speaking, Li Shi, the censor, flashed out from the queue of civil servants, quickly rushed to the palace, bowed to the holy driver, and reported aloud.

"Ai Qing has any chapter, just play it."

Over the years, Emperor Gaozong was tired of governing, and he seldom participated in the early court. Mostly, Empress Wu was in charge of it. .

"No, I want to impeach Luoyang Governor Wei Xiji for neglecting his grace and neglecting his duties. As a result, some disaster victims gathered under the imperial city and threatened to cause a catastrophe. The rebel party raided the granary at night, even took bribes from merchants privately, and used the name of the punishment hall to amass money. He lost his integrity, lost his virtue, and did many other evil deeds. He is really unworthy of being in the high hall. check!"

Li Shinai was born as a Jinshi, one of the Beimen Bachelors, well-known for his literature, quite talented in poetry and eloquence, with just a few words, he has already pushed Wei Xiji to the point of no return.

"There is such a thing? Where is Wei Xiji?"

Wu Hou slapped the dragon's case coldly, and then shouted angrily, a huge aura burst out in an instant, which shocked all the officials.

"Chen is here!"

As a local snake in the eastern capital, Wei Xiji is very well informed about the news. He had heard the rumors that Empress Wu was going to impeach him a few days ago. For this reason, he did not try to find some ways, but all the ministers tried their best. They all shirk their excuses and refuse to help, and most of the friends who have been close to each other in the past are also closed behind closed doors. Wei Xiji had no choice but to go to the prince Li Xian secretly, hoping that the prince would come forward to rescue him, but it was a pity that Li Xian Xian didn't give him a straight line, he just said that when the time comes, he will act according to the camera. As for what kind of camera method this camera is, Wei Xiji has no idea in his mind, so he had to plan to ask Sheng Sheng to ask. It's a pity that he couldn't even enter the palace gate, and after all the help was fruitless, he had already prepared for the worst. Bu was already full of worries when he went to court, and now he heard Empress Wu angry and stopped drinking, even more so He was so frightened that his whole body was covered in cold sweat, he rushed to the front of the hall, knelt down on the ground, buried his head very low, and didn't dare to look up at the Empress Wu's face at all.

"Wei Xiji, is it a crime for you?"

Since Empress Wu had made up her mind to take down Wei Xiji, she naturally wouldn't give him a good look, and didn't even give him a chance to defend herself, so she scolded him with a straight face.

"Your Majesty, calm down, I deserve to die, I deserve to die..."

After all, Wei Xiji is also a veteran of the officialdom, and his ability to read people's faces is not bad. When he saw Empress Wu, he didn't even ask why, and he was already furious. How could he not know that he was doomed? If at this time No matter how much he dared to defend himself, what he would get in return would never be leniency, but severe punishment. In view of this, even if he felt extremely wronged, he could only give in first and then discuss the rest.

"Damn? Are you very self-aware? Hmph, when it comes to what you have done, it is enough to make a decisive decision. However, considering that you have made minor contributions to the community in the past, I will give you a light sentence Go, there is still a shortage of Sima in Leizhou, I will go back and tidy up, tidy up, and I will take up the post tomorrow."

Empress Wu only wanted to win the position of Governor of Luoyang, and did not mean to kill Wei Xiji. At this time, she had already accepted the softness, and did not make any more excessive arrangements, nor did she take him into custody for interrogation , straightforwardly gave the decision to demote officials.

"The humble minister leads the decree to thank you."

Since Empress Wu's decree had been made, no matter how unwilling Wei Xiji was, he did not dare to say any more at this time, he could only thank him with a bitter face, got up, dragged his feet, and walked out of the hall. That incomparably bleak back made the hearts of all the courtiers thump, and they all swallowed their saliva. You must know that Wei Xiji is a dignified third-rank official, so it's just like that , didn't even go through the cutscenes, and didn't even ask Gaozong's opinion, which shows how amazing Empress Wu's despotic power has reached.

"His Majesty the Emperor, Empress of Heaven, Wei Xiji's resignation is his own fault, and he deserves it. However, whether the selection of the governor of Luoyang is appropriate or not is related to the safety of the central government, and it is indispensable. , and made great contributions in the case of the attack on the granary, he is indeed the best candidate for the governor of Luoyang, and I would like to protect my capital and recommend it, and I implore your majesty and empress to judge!"

While the courtiers were still stunned by Wei Xiji's resignation, Wu Chengsi, who had just won a big prize, appeared again and strongly recommended Fan Lubing to take over the position of Luoyang governor.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I think what Wu Shangshu said is true, and I would like to recommend Fan Shaoyin to take over the post of Governor of Luoyang."

"My minister agrees!"

"The minister also agrees!"

Wu Chengsi's words were a signal, and as soon as his words fell, the Empress Wu's party headed by Jia Chaoyin came out to echo, this guy was more than [-] people cheering out, and the voices of seconding came out one after another, very lively, the momentum was really impressive tight.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I think this is an inappropriate discussion!"

Just when the voices of Empress Wu's party were rising, they saw another person robbed from the ranks of civil servants and sang an anti-tune loudly, which immediately made all the ministers and workers startled, and everyone's eyes were all in unison. focused on the past.

(End of this chapter)