Chapter 150

Although Zhang Zhou was full of confidence, he still had a big head several times when he heard that Princess Linlang was going to be summoned.

As expected, after kneeling down, Zhang Zhou had no treatment to get up. He simply didn't speak. He looked down at the ground and felt much better than looking at Zhao Qixuan's cold eyes. After entering the yard, he didn't see anyone, and ye Baimei didn't show up, which made him feel uneasy.

"Did you leave Qing'e in Hou's house?"

"Qing'e? Oh, your highness is talking about Wuyi girl! Yes, the Marquis house is short of manpower now. Wei minister stayed because she has some skills."

"Zhang Zhou, do you really think that this palace can't do to you?"

"Your Highness, why do you say that? Wei minister is just a mole ant in front of you. How dare you have that kind of disrespectful idea!"

"Don't pretend to be confused. You can't rub sand in the eyes of this palace! Qing'e must leave Kyoto!"

"With all due respect, I don't think it's worth your highness to be so angry for a Wei Wuyi, even affecting the friendship between our kings and ministers!"

Zhao Qixuan was even more angry when she heard this.

"Who has friendship with you? What are you! You really think of yourself as a character?"

Zhang Zhou had a soft temper. Hearing the face tearing reprimand, he was dissatisfied and couldn't attack. He simply stopped talking.

"Zhang Zhou, do you think with the support of the crown prince, the palace can't clean you up? Believe it or not, I will end you with Fugui hall!"

Zhang Zhou looked like a piece of wood and didn't respond.

"Do you think you'll be all right if you don't talk? Today, the palace will tell you that if you still keep Qing'e around in three days, don't blame the palace for being merciless!"

Zhang Zhou slowly raised her head and looked at Zhao Qixuan. She was very angry and trembled. Her anger was also tangled repeatedly and finally turned into a sigh.

"Your Highness, I'm a layman. I've always been careful to do things and don't dare to offend anyone easily! No matter what your highness arranges me to do, I'll do my best. But I can't do some things! If your highness is angry with me, you can scold me if you want, fight if you like, and even strip me of all my official titles and titles. I won't appear to hinder your eyes from now on, I'm all yours There will be no complaints, but the fault lies only with the minister, which has nothing to do with others. Just ask your highness not to involve the innocent. "

"Are you threatening the palace?"

"I dare not! What I said is true. I am twenty-one years old. I have shallow experience and limited ability, but I have to undertake too many things, which has overwhelmed me! I don't want to be an amorous person, but it's doomed. Since it happens, I won't start chaos and end abandonment! Your highness wants to destroy Kyushu business, which is related to the livelihood of hundreds of thousands of people. I really can't bear to let you They accompany me to suffer from drag, and can only think of this stupid way to calm your highness! "

"What if the palace doesn't accept it?"

"How can your highness accept it?"

"Then you can become a monk! Dare you? If you dare, I will forgive you!"

Zhang Zhou looked at Zhao Qixuan and knew that she was not joking. She begged and said, "Your Highness, why?"

It's not as easy to be a monk as shaving your head, but you have to get into the gear. Once you violate the rules and regulations, you will not only be cleaned up by the Buddhism, but also be despised by the people all over the world by disrespect to the Buddha and defiling the Buddhism!

Now, he is not an unknown person and will be watched by many people. Even if he is a man for two generations, he dare not touch this public anger. He can't jump in this pit. It's not muddy water, but hot magma!

This incident made Zhao Qixuan feel that she had been greatly insulted. Letting Wei Wuyi go is the greatest tolerance she has made. After all, there is sisterhood and aunt's face.

You Zhang Zhou have the ability to secretly bring people back to Hezhou to be a concubine and a servant girl, and you pretend to be invisible! But you braved the heavy rain and took people back to the Marquis house yourself! Do you think Zhao Qixuan doesn't want face? When my heart is worthless? No, it's not about money, it's about dignity! What will people all over the world think of me, Princess Tang? Although few people in the world know her inner feelings, the rising height of this problem can not be discounted!

"Why? Zhang Zhou! Zhang Zhou! You!"

Zhao Qixuan, who became more and more crazy, picked up a teacup and threw it over, smashing it on Zhang Zhou's head. The teacup smashed and blood flowed down. Zhang Zhou could have avoided, but he gritted his teeth to control his body and didn't dodge!

He endured the pain and said fiercely in his heart, "fight! If you can't kill me, I'll be! He's right. Crossing this share really makes people laugh off their big teeth!"

"Go away! Go away to this palace! Never let this palace see you again!"

Up to now, Zhang Zhou doesn't know what to do. He just hopes that he can let the other party reduce his anger!

After saluting, he got up and went out, but he stopped without taking a few steps, because he heard the sound of the table overturning, the teacup falling all over the ground, and Zhao Qixuan crying.

Zhang Zhou didn't look back. He just stood quietly, bearing Zhao Qixuan's soul stirring and hysterical vent behind him! He knew what would happen if he walked out of the house and greeted himself at this time. But what if you don't go? Although he had more or less guessed the feelings of the woman behind him for herself, her identity was too different. When he thought of the words of bystanders, he couldn't help sighing: Zhang Zhou, can your virtue be called a disaster?

Hong Xi didn't look up, but quietly urged Li to stand next to the dragon book case, listening to the voice of the emperor turning the register. He didn't need to observe Zhao Qianyuan's face. Just from the voice of the emperor turning the book, he could guess Zhao Qianyuan's happiness and anger.

"These people are all true?"

Hong Xi whispered, "tell your majesty. These people are confirmed to be major suspects!"

"Is the specific background clear?"

"It will take some time to find out!"

"Then check it out and correct it!"

"Yes, your majesty!"

"Where are the officials?"

Hong Xi dare not say that it is all in the memorial. Your majesty, read it yourself! With his excellent memory, he reported a large number of positions and names of officials.

"... Tian Junqi, right attendant of the Ministry of culture!"

At this time, Zhao Qianyuan interposed a question.

"Oh? Why is he on the list?"

"Someone testified that Tian Junqi had contact with the steward at the wedding banquet?"

"Contact?"

"Yes, there was a conversation!"

"Have you ever asked him what he said?"

"Yes, he said it was abdominal pain. He asked the steward where to let go!"

"Is it credible?"

"The old slave dare not guess!"

Dare not guess, but there is him in the list, which means he is still the object of suspicion!

"Is he yuan Zai's student?"

Zhao Qianyuan put down the roster in his hand, meditated for a while and said, "how's yuan Shang's body now?"

"I'm afraid it won't last for a few days!"

"Go and arrange it. I'm going to Yuan's house!"

"I'm going to prepare now!"

Yuan Shang can be said to be a miracle in the officialdom of the Tang Dynasty. He was born a poor scholar and won the exploratory flower in the grand examination. After recommending himself, he joined Zhao Qianyuan's residence as a prince at that time. With his excellent ability, he helped Zhao Qianyuan ascend the throne in an unfavorable situation. Later, he served as Prime Minister for 13 years and monopolized power for nearly 10 years, making great contributions to the stability and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.

I suddenly got a serious illness three years ago. I basically rest at home. He was not allowed to resign three times and continued to serve as prime minister because of his illness.

After the heavy rain, the air was very fresh. Yuan Shang, who was already bedridden, asked his family to carry him to the back garden and said he hadn't seen the lotus for a long time.

Yuan Shang's residence is neither big nor luxurious. Only a lotus pond in the back garden has some charm, which was planted by Yuan Shang when the house was built. His hometown is in Yingzhou. What he remembers most is that his playmates played and picked lotus roots when he was a teenager.

Yuan Shang has three sons, almost none of whom can be called a great talent. His second son and youngest son sent him far away to be a small official who can't support and can't die of hunger, while his eldest son Yuan Xi stayed around to serve himself.

In addition, his two students, Lang xiaoziyi, a teacher from the Ministry of education and culture, and Chen Liang, a tuntian Lang from the Ministry of household, stayed at home almost every day during this period.

Xiao Ziyi is in his thirties. He has married a knowledgeable wife, Chen Liang, who is still single.

"Dad, it's humid here. Let's go back to the house!" Yuan Xi, the eldest son, whispered comfortingly.

Seeing yuan Shang shaking his head, he stopped talking. Yuan Shang slightly raised his finger and pointed to Xiao and Chen. They understood and hurriedly approached.

"Teacher, what can I do for you?"

Yuan Shang was kind in his eyes and said powerlessly, "trust the teacher, this is for your good!"

The two nodded and understood the teacher's meaning. Yuan Shang intended to suppress them, which also made them have a lot of emotions, but yuan Shang never mentioned the reason. Not until a month ago did the teacher tell them the reason.

What yuan Shang said at that time roughly means: He Yuan Shang can be the position of prime minister by not only ability, but opportunity, because he chose the right person and caught up with the opportunity. The reason why he is strong is that he can't retreat. As long as he retreats, he will be squeezed by those powerful families and chaotang forces, and many of his Majesty's policies will not be implemented. Not how overbearing and powerful he is, but actually his majesty needs him to share the impact of those interest groups for his majesty; He is needed to weaken the influence of aristocrats on imperial power for his majesty. Over the years, he has offended too many people. After his death, the other party will retaliate against him and will inevitably involve his students. Xiao and Chen are talented, but they have no chance. They are doomed to be the second him. Without strong background support, they can't resist the impact and crush of those forces.

As an emperor, considering the overall situation and interests is often more important than morality! Xiao and Chen are too righteous and tough. The higher the position and the more fierce the struggle, the worse the result will be! Moreover, on Xiao and Chen, Yuan Shang's brand is too deep, and no force will trust and accept them, because they are not allowed to have a second yuan Shang in their bones, and even that possibility will be erased!

Two people know the truth, but also understand the teacher's helplessness and good intentions. And from the teacher's words, I got some other information: Your Majesty has been looking for someone to replace yuan Shang over the years, but he hasn't found one. Not everyone can do yuan Shang! On the other hand, because of the joint squeeze of many forces, officials from poor families are more and more difficult to enter the power center of the court. This is also the reason why yuan Shang has great power, but few of his students can live in a high position.

After more than ten years of subtle changes, the power of the aristocratic family has been more and more concentrated on several princes. The situation of centralized imperial power has basically taken shape, so although the emperor regretted the lack of this help, he has mastered the overall situation and firmly suppressed the major forces under the imperial power! In other words, Yuan Shang has basically completed the "task" entrusted to him by the emperor, and it is time to "unload the mill".

The court, which is in charge of the power of the world, is the battlefield for the struggle between the major forces! In order to safeguard their own interests, various factions tried to influence the direction of the country. Countless people reading the collection of saints finally forgot their original intention in the interest game.

In the process of using, balancing and suppressing them, the royal family constantly consolidated and strengthened its power to make itself truly the master of the country. The general trend of the world is nothing more than the result of the struggle for power and stratagem!

"Teacher, we understand everything now. We won't blame the teacher!"

"I don't have much time!"

Although both of them knew that the teacher's time was running out, the teacher said it himself. When they remembered the past scenes, they were sad and tearful.

Yuan Shang shook his head, motioned them not to cry, and then pointed to his eldest son Yuan Xi.

Yuan Xi is nearly 50 years old, and his eyes are full of tears. Approached his father, nodded and said, "Dad, don't worry! I remember everything and can't forget it!"

Yuan Shangcai nodded reassuringly and said intermittently, "what should I do after I leave? Just ask Yuan Xi! Remember, no matter what storm appears in the court, you don't stand up and speak, but learn to bear it!"

Although the two agreed, Yuan Shang didn't seem to be at ease.

"Promise me!"

"Teacher, we promise that we will not disobey the teacher's decision!"

Yuan Shang was relieved. He seemed tired and closed his eyes. At this time, a housekeeper came to announce that the emperor had entered the house

On August 13, the 16th year of Dawu, after seeing his majesty for the last time, Yuan Shang died of illness at his residence in Kyoto. This is the end of a generation of civil service legends.

Pei Yuanzhao was in the mansion. After hearing the news, he withdrew everyone and went to the study alone. In a corner, he took out an old box with a pair of rusty armor, almost like a pile of rotten iron. Pei Yuanzhao gently took out the armor and unfolded it on the desk. Then groped in the lining for a long time and took out a letter.

The envelope was wordless. I don't know how many times it had been folded. It was a little broken. Big Zhu Guo opened the envelope with trembling hands. He took out a piece of stationery from it and slowly unfolded it. The paper was old, but the handwriting was clear. Big Zhu Guo could recite the words on it, but he still read them silently word by word.

Two young people came to mind.

……

"Brother yuan, I'm a school captain now! Isn't it great?"

"Look at you. The knife wound on your back doesn't hurt anymore, does it? Tell you, I'm going to take the Beijing exam soon! Then, you and my brother will make a look together! You have to give me a good job!"

"Then you have to hurry up. I'm going to transfer to the border army! There are many opportunities for meritorious service there. Don't be slow to catch up with me!"

……

"Brother yuan, do you really want to be a teacher in the palace?"

"Life is gambling. I have a hunch that I will win!"

……

"Why? Why do we pretend we don't know each other?"

"Yuan Zhao, we just pretend we don't know each other! If you want to stand out, trust me!"

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"I'll help you become a big pillar country, but from now on, you and I can only die old and don't communicate with each other, okay?"

"I don't understand! Isn't it good to make peace?"

"Not only bad, but also extremely dangerous! Only when you become a Dazhu state and ensure the stability of the army, can I have the opportunity to show my ambition, understand? Once our relationship is exposed, I'm afraid your majesty can't be at ease. Then my efforts will be wasted. Yuan Zhao, now we have no choice!"

……

The letter is a communication between two people ten years ago, and it is also the last letter.

: Yuan Zhao, my brother, I miss you!

Pei Yuanzhao could not see the handwriting clearly. He was still reading silently with tears in his eyes.

I can't blame anyone. It's all fate! Pei Yuanzhao was an orphan. He was adopted by Yuan Shang's kind parents. Later, he chose to join the army... Until the end, both of them were in the first class and had power over the world, but they were as cold as ice and fire above the court, and they removed each other from office from time to time. Is to let everyone see that there will be discord.

In the case of Pingwang Liangzhou, Yuan Shang dragged his sick body and had to push himself into the "fire pit". The reason was only known by himself. The more so, the emperor would not doubt himself, but yuan Shang's intention. Yuan Shang is using his last chance to protect himself.

Pei Yuanzhao feels really pathetic and pathetic!

"Brother yuan, take care all the way..."

Pei Yuanzhao finally couldn't help crying!