Chapter 94 The Art of Compromise 2

"Mom, mother, woo, uh, mother..."

In the bedroom of Yide Hall, the little princess Li Lingyue was dressed in a pink single skirt, ** a pair of fat white arms, excitedly crawling around the wide Hu**, and from time to time turned over a bucket, and shouted vaguely. Her white face was full of excited blush, just like a ripe apple. Love.

"Little girl, come on, come to my mother."

Queen Wu, who was sitting by Hu's bed, looked at the happy little thing with a loving face. She raised her hand gently and turned out a red dry date like magic. She held it in the palm of her hand, shook it for a moment, and coaxed it with a smile.

"Mom, mother, want, want..."

One-and-a-half-year-old Xiao Taiping has just grown a few big teeth. Now it is in the teeth grinding period. His favorite thing is to gnaw red dates. At this time, when he saw Wu Hou took out the big red dates, a pair of big black eyes immediately round. He stared at the big red dates for a long time without blinking, suddenly cheered, and then rolled and crawled to Wu. He rushed over and shouted vaguely. Although he didn't look small, the speed of getting up was amazingly fast. The urgent little appearance made the Empress Wu laugh.

"To my wife, Xu Xiang has arrived at the Liangyi Hall. Please ask her to show me."

Just as the Empress Dowager Wu was laughing, Yan Desheng, the eunuch of Yide Hall, hurried in from outside the room. When she saw that the Empress Wu was teasing Xiao Taiping, she couldn't help slowing down. After obviously hesitating for a moment, she still bravely leaned over and bowed to report.

"Well, I see."

Hearing that Xu Jinzong had arrived, the Empress Wu did not have a special reaction. She didn't look back. She hugged Xiao Taiping, who had climbed beside her, into her arms and hugged her affectionately. Then she stuffed the red dates into Xiao Taiping's hand with great pity.

"Woo-woo, mother, uh..."

As soon as Xiao Taiping got the red dates, he was so proud that he stuffed it into his mouth. While nibbling, he hesitated and shouted. The satisfied little look was really cute. Even if there was something in Wu Hou's heart, he couldn't help staying for a long time, so he took advantage of Xiao Taiping's inattention. , quietly walked out of the bedroom and led a group of eunuch palace ladies to the Liangyi Hall. However, before Queen Wu walked out of the apse of Yide Hall, there was the cry of Xiao Taiping behind him. The Empress Wu couldn't help but stop, but in the end, she did not turn back and led a group of people straight away, but only the little The sad cry echoed in the hall...

Xu Jingzong did not go to the Liangyi Hall alone. In fact, at this time, there were two young officials in light purple robes in the hall. One of them had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and long arms. Although he was wearing the robe of a five-grade civil servant, his spirit was quite like a general. This person was Zhou Simao, one of the two leaders in the North Gate. As for the handsome one on the other side, Liu Yizhi, who is as famous as Zhou Simao. Both of them were born in Hongwenguan. The name of the literature was popular for a while, and they were valued by the Empress Wu. They were able to take the opportunity of Zen Taishan to be promoted to the ranks of the five-grade officials, and they are regarded as the upstarts of the Tang Dynasty.

The three people in the hall are all members of the party of the Empress Wu. Generally speaking, they should have a harmonious relationship with each other, but in fact it is not like this. Among other things, you can see some strange things just by looking at the position - Xu Jingzong's old god stood in the front position on the left hand side of the front, and the faction did not give in. Of course, as Xu Jingzong's servant, it is also a matter of course to stand in this position, but Liu and Tuesday obviously do not buy Xu Jingzong's account. They do not stand behind Xu Jingzong, but run to the right hand side. Although they have never been tied with Xu Jingzong, the meaning of resistance is obvious. Not only that, Liu Tuesday People were still whispering in a low voice, clearly looking at Xu Jingzong as air. As for Xu Jingzong, he didn't seem to care about Liu Zhou's disrespectful deeds at all. He didn't even look at Liu Zhou's people, but a trace of haze flashed in the depths of his eyes from time to time exposed Xu Jingzong's foundation. I mean.

"The Queen is here!"

A shrill voice suddenly sounded, and the three people in the hall couldn't care about playing with those pitiful eyes. They hurriedly straightened their official robes, bowed and stood, waiting for the arrival of Empress Wu.

"I welcome the Queen."

At the beginning of a burst of footsteps, Queen Wu, surrounded by a group of eunuchs and maids, turned out of the apse, went straight to the front, and sat on the dragon** without hesitation - according to the law of the Tang Dynasty, only the emperor can sit on the dragon bed, and it is a great sin of beheading others. Even if the Empress Wu is the queen, she is not qualified to sit on the dragon. On the bed, Queen Zewu actually sat down like this and sat extremely relaxed. At that time, Xu Jingzong and others' eyes were awe-inspiring, but they did not dare to say anything else. They could only bow and greet each other.

"No, Ximei (Liu Yizhi's character), how's the things I told you?" There was no trace of tenderness on the Empress Wu sitting in the Yide Hall, but only a kind of frightening majesty. The three people in the hall were extraordinary people, and they couldn't help trembling with such pressure. But before everyone came to their senses, there was a trace of killing in the calmness of the Empress Wu above her head. Ask the voice.

"In the words of the Empress, Weichen has discussed this matter with all his colleagues all night since he received the decree of the Empress. After three days of repeated deductions, Weichen and others generally agree that His Royal Highness King Lu's river workers are indeed impressive. If they follow this trip, they may really be able to solve the problem of luck." Liu Yizhi was shocked by his heart. He suddenly heard Wu Hou call his name. He couldn't help trembling slightly, grabbed it out quickly, and bowed and replied.

"Well, what's the calculation?" Queen Wu did not express her position in a hurry, but frowned slightly. After pondering for a moment, she asked cautiously.

"The result of the Empress Mingjian, the deduction of ministers and others is 60%, but there are more than tens of millions of fears required. According to the estimates of ministers, it is not 15 million that it is difficult to achieve." After such a question and answer, Liu Yizhi completely calmed down. When Wu Hou saw the question, he arched his hand in a hurry and replied affirmatively.

"15 million? It's not much. What do you think about this matter?" Queen Wu raised her eyebrows, and it seemed that she didn't care about the number of five million that would come out at all. However, after a murmur, she asked about the strategy of a group of North Gate bachelors.

"This..." Liu Yizhi obviously had reservations about the policy agreed by the North Gate bachelors. At this time, when Wu Hou asked, his face changed slightly and he hesitated.

"After the public discussion with the Empress, I decided that this strategy was feasible, but it could not be done by His Royal Highness King Lu. I suggested that the Empress would leave this matter to me and others. With the ability of me and the support of the Empress, it would be all reasonable!" While Liu Yizhi was still hesitating, Zhou Simao stood up and reported loudly.

"Oh? Is that so?" Queen Wu raised her eyebrows and said indifference. She looked sideways at Xu Jingzong, who was standing beside the old god, and asked politely, "Xu Xiang, what do you always think about this?"

Xu Jingzong bowed slightly, and his long long eyebrows trembled. He said calmly and said, "I have heard a joke. I think it's quite interesting. I don't dare to hide my private life. I specially offer it for the empress to smile - there is a rumor that tiger teeth can cure panic disorder in the market. It is expensive, and it is difficult to find a tooth worth a lot of money. Someone smells it. He was so happy that he said that he was about to get rich, so he went to the mountain alone and wanted to find a tiger to pull out his teeth. Others advised him, "Although the tiger's teeth are good, he must have a life." He didn't believe it and thought that others were jealous of him for making a fortune, so he decided to go up the mountain and met a tiger on the way. He shouted, "Leave your teeth!" He rushed up wildly, and the tiger was hungry. When he saw someone coming, he was overjoyed. He bit it and ate it. Others sighed: In fact, he is the Lord who wants money but not life!"

"Puff!"

Xu Jingzong's words were slow, and his expression was also very dull. He really didn't look like he was making a joke. However, as soon as he heard it, he knew that Xu Jingzong was scolding Zhou Simao for money and life, and he couldn't help laughing.

"You..."

Zhou Simao has been known as a child prodigy since he was a child, and he is not a fuel-efficient lamp. He could not hear Xu Jingzong swearing. At that time, he was so angry that his face was extremely blue. However, when the martial arts queen was on it, he did not dare to be presumptuous. He couldn't swallow it in one breath, and he was extremely uncomfortable.

"Xu Xiang's witty is not as interesting as in those years. He is old and strong, and he is the blessing of the real community. I haven't been so happy for a long time." Queen Wu praised Xu Jingzong with a smile, and then waved her hand to the embarrassed Liu and Tuesday people and said, "I know what you mean. If you discuss this matter again, let's all retreat."

"Yes, I will leave."

Liu and Tuesday came with confidence, but they were stunned by Xu Jingzong's stuffy stick. At this time, they waved back and refused to accept it, so they could only say goodbye carefully.

"Xu Xiang, young people are ignorant, lack of experience, and some arrogance is also common. I hope Xu Xiang can help his younger generation more." Queen Wu was very thoughtful. She knew that Xu Jingzong was teaching Liu, Zhou and others a lesson, so she politely persuaded her.

"Don't worry, my mother, I dare not make mistakes because of my private worries." Xu Jingzong has always been a hateful master. He really can't stand the rampantness of those North Gate bachelors. He has been willing to teach them some lessons. Even if Empress Wu comes forward to make peace, he will not change his mind, but his answer seems to be extremely sincere.

"I can believe Xu Xiang's words." Out of the needs of the emperor, the Empress Wu did not want Xu Jingzong to be at peace with the North Gate Bachelor. The reason for her exhortation is actually just a word of meaning. She would not bother too much on this matter. She only mentioned a word, and then turned her words to the topic: "According to Xu Xiang's point, what should this river worker's matter? Is it right to deal with it?"

"His Royal Highness Lu Wang is virtuous, and the old minister is very impressed." Xu Jingzong did not directly answer Wuhou's question, but brushed the white beard on his chest and replied with emotion.

"Oh?"

Wu Hou frowned first, and then raised again. After a soft sound, her eyes gradually became sharp...