Phoenix that can't smile

Chapter 226: Trap (1)
In the early autumn of this year, the princes and ministers from all over the country saw the roaring beacon fire burning in Lishan Mountain, and after receiving the imperial edict, they all embarked on a journey to the Lishan Palace to meet the emperor. The first group to arrive was Hulao Pass. The guard will dig a breakthrough.

Driving the bay red horse, looking around, the newly built beacon tower on Lishan Mountain is still full of smog, surrounded by beautiful pastoral scenery, majestic and gorgeous palaces, winding up and down the foothills, red walls and golden tiles, more and more noble and gorgeous .

"Master Quetu, please go to the Lishan court first and wait to be summoned." At this time, he suddenly heard the ding-dong of the ring, and Quetu looked back, only to see the slender maid Xinyue, leading a group of young maids, respectfully Respectfully salute to Dudu.

"Sister Xinyue, I'm sorry to trouble you, I'll go to the chaofang right now, please show me the way." Kue Tu cupped his hands happily.

"Mr. Jutu, the court house is on the far left at the foot of the mountain. Remember, this is an important place for the court. You must be careful and don't violate Zhou etiquette!" Xinyue winked, and said a few perfunctory words, There were some ominous signs in his eyes.

Dismounting and walking to the court room of the Lishan Palace, An Tong who was beside Quetu dared to say to Quetu: "My lord, just now Miss Xinyue clearly reminded us secretly that there is danger here, I wonder if you noticed it? "

Juetu pursed his lips and said with a smile: "Xinyue is the eldest court lady by the king's side. It is reasonable to be cautious when dealing with things. What other meanings does she have?"

"My lord, I think the atmosphere in Lishan Mountain is not right, we'd better be careful." An Tong persuaded.

"I heard that some people have been spreading rumors and rumors recently, saying that the place is not stable. I wonder if there is such a thing?" In the Qinzheng Hall of the Lishan Palace, Ming Gong, the emperor of the Great Zhou, specially summoned the prime minister Lu Kai today, and the doctor Cheng Rong, discussed with the doctor Wu Bo and others, and asked straight to the point.

"My lord, there are more than 100 local princes and ministers in total. After several years of purge and reform of the local area, many princes have been inherited by the princes and grandsons of the Great Zhou Dynasty. The heavily guarded generals and a lot of military power have also been consolidated into the military department of the imperial court." Cheng Rong, the senior doctor, reported the report solemnly.

"Well, Doctor Cheng is very familiar with government affairs. Because of the reform of the court, it has already achieved initial results. Also, in order to make the court and the local government more inseparable, and reduce the danger of some people with ulterior motives spreading rumors and slandering attacks, I decided to , this time at the Lishan court meeting, the imperial court will assign more than a dozen local officials and princes to stay in the capital directly to take up important positions, what do you think?" Ming Gong announced very boldly.

"Your Majesty's sage, this is the blessing of the world!" Lu and the others immediately shouted Long live three times, and they greeted in unison, only Cheng Rong frowned, thinking deeply.

"What? Your majesty wants to add more than a dozen local officials to the ranks, and leave them in the capital?" In the Lishan Palace, Bao Si frowned for a while after receiving Cheng Rong's secret memorial. , mesmerized.

"My lord, isn't it good for the king to do this?" Axi asked blankly.

"No, Axi, the king's doing this is to strengthen the central government's control over the localities. It is of course a good thing to unify the national decree, but I am worried that the king has other plans and may take this opportunity Take the opportunity to get rid of some people who threaten the king to monopolize the power." Bao Si said with a worried face.

"My lord, is Mr. Dutu also among them?" Axi asked nervously in a low voice.

"That's what I'm worried about. The king was fascinated by power for a while, and he didn't hesitate to kill Da Zhou's important ministers to stabilize his own country. It is very likely that Da Zhou's vitality will be seriously damaged!" Bao Si frowned worriedly.

(End of this chapter)