Chapter 114 The Battle of the Ministry of Public Affairs

The prince is going to be in big trouble. This old thief is really great! Looking at the prince's embarrassment there, Li Xian couldn't help but feel sad. Even if it was not the first time to learn the fierce methods of Wuhou, Li Xian still had to sigh that Wuhou's ability to control the court was very comparable. Since the beginning of the layout, everyone's noses had been led away by him. In the rain, everyone When all of them fell into it and didn't know it, even if Li Xian was very intelligent, he woke up before the bottom card was about to be unveiled. Unfortunately, it was extremely difficult to destroy the deployment of the Queen Wu. The trouble is that Li Xian can't sit and see the prince's face be cut clean. Otherwise, the future politics The arrogance of the martial arts queen in the bureau is bound to be more arrogant. At that time, I'm afraid that no one can do anything about it. In other words, Li Xian has to save the prince no matter what, but how to do this hand is a headache for Li Xian.

According to reason, the best candidate to help the prince at this time is Li Xian, whether from the perspective of prestige or cheap behavior. However, Li Xian has hinted several times, but Li Xian has always stood still on the ground, pretending not to see Li Xian's suggestive eyes, which makes Li Xian hate. His teeth were itchy, but he had no choice but to scold Li Xian. Seeing that the prince was about to collapse, Li Xian could no longer stand it and had to stand out of the queue.

"The mother is angry. Don't report it. Please ask the mother to inquire."

At this ** time, although Li Xian intended to slow down his cheeks for the prince, he did not dare to say a lot as soon as he came up. He could only bow down and asked for instructions in fear.

"Hmm?" Seeing that he was about to eat the prince to death, he was suddenly cut off by Li Xian. The original rhythm was destroyed in an instant. Although Wu Hou's face was still calm as usual, a haze flashed in her eyes, but it was not easy to attack Li Xian, so she said nothing. He stared at Li Xian coldly for a long time. Seeing that Li Xian had no intention of retreating at all, the haze in Queen Wu's eyes immediately became a little deeper. Finally, she suddenly smiled and said, "If you have something to say, just say it. I'm curious about how much this time."

"Thank you for your mother's grace. Although my son's minister is stupid, he can still hold the etiquette, be conscientious, and dare not slack off a little. Now, he is slandered for nothing, and his heart is depressed and difficult to calm down. He can't wait to talk with Liu Shangshu in theory. If he can deal with it seriously, it is what the real minister wants. However, this matter can't be done. Because Taizong once said: Don't speak The sinner. Xi, Wei Zheng always commits the face of heaven, and Taizong has no intention to commit a crime, but uses it again. This is the virtue of hearing and joy. My ministers dare not speak with Taizong's Bide. However, they do not dare to violate the orders of Taizong. They secretly think that Liu Shangshu's move is not appropriate, but for their ministers, they should change it if they have it, and if they don't have it, they will encourage them. When they think about this, they are in their hearts. The resentment has long been gone, but there is only a cautious ear. I hope that the mother will be sympathetic to her ministers for kindness.

Facing the hazy eyes of Queen Wu, even if Li Xian was calm, he couldn't help but feel a little worried. However, he had been forced to the corner of the wall. Li Xianshi had no room to retreat. He could only talk about it bravely. He carried out the words of Taizong and waved the flag.

"The queen mother, what the seventh brother said is very true. As the grandson of Emperor Taizong, I dare not disobey the order of my ancestors, and I would like to ask my mother to understand." Although the prince's eloquence was average, his reaction was not slow. When Li Xian mentioned it, he immediately came to his senses. He didn't wait for Wu Hou to say something. The prince had hurried to make a reply.

"To inform the Empress, I think that His Royal Highness the King of Zhou is unparalleled in righteousness, and he can deeply understand the great righteousness, which is really a good word."

"The Empress Mingjian, what His Royal Highness the King of Zhou said is very true. He doesn't say that the sinner is a great virtue. The great virtue of Emperor Taizong is in front of him, and I dare not dare to disobey it."

"It's seconded by the Empress, Lao Chen and others!"

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At the beginning of Li Hong, Yan Liben and other officials who were close to the prince went up one after another. At the end, many neutral courtiers also came out bravely. For a moment, the sound of persuasion rang one after another. It was so lively, but the Empress Zewu was never moved. She said nothing, but just listened quietly.

"Cough."

In the noise, the white-haired Xu Jingzong slowly walked to the hall again and coughed twice, as if he was clearing his throat, but the ministers who were afraid of snakes and scorpions immediately became quiet, and Xu Jingzong did not pay attention to the flashing eyes of the ministers. He bowed deeply to the Empress Wu and did not slowly He said, "To report to the Empress, the old minister thinks that His Royal Highness the King of Zhou is like a valley, clear of righteousness and general knowledge. It can really be called a model of our generation. The old minister admires it very much, but the old minister thinks that the metaphor in His Royal Highness the King of Zhou's words is slightly inappropriate. At night, Wei Xiangjin's advice directly pointed to the drawbacks, which is a bad word. Now, what Liu Shangshu said is It is to falsely slander people's innocence. How can it be said on the same day? His Royal Highness the King of Zhou is large and doesn't care about it. However, the decentness of the court is still wanted. This old minister's foolish opinion also invites the Empress to be judged.

"Well, what Xu Xiang said is the way to seek the country, and I think so." As soon as Xu Jingzong's words fell, Queen Wu, who had been silent, immediately showed a gratified smile on his face and praised him. Then, his face suddenly became solemn, and his eyes stared at Liu Xiang, who was kneeling in the hall like a knife, and said in a cold voice, "Liu Xiangdao, do you know the guilt?"

It's over. This time it's completely over. When Li Xian stood up and talked freely before, Liu Xiangdao's original ashes heart was a little lively, but he could wait for Xu Jingzong's words to finish. The little hope that had just risen in Liu Xiangdao's heart was also shattered. He knew that he was afraid that he could not pass the way in front of him. It's hard. How dare you dare to argue? You can only kowtow and mourn like a garlic: "The queen is angry. The old minister knows the guilt. The old minister should not talk nonsense after drinking. The old minister knows the guilt."

Liu Xiangdao can't keep it! Li Xian only looked at this situation and made a conclusion in his heart. Although he had been psychologically prepared for this, as soon as he saw Liu Xiangdao's old and haggard appearance, Li Xian still rolled over for a while. Looking at the sadness and indignation of the prince's face, it seemed that he was about to stand up and support Liu Xiangdao. Li Xian was a little Zi is anxious - at this time, if the prince is really impulsive, he will have to be caught by the little braids by Queen Wu. After a hard cut, the prince's face and inside will be cleaned. Obviously, this is not the result of Li Xianle's opinion.

"After reporting to my mother, my son and minister still have a report."

Without waiting for the prince to appear, Li Xian had already launched first, bowed to Wu Hou and reported loudly.

"Oh? What else does Xian'er have to say? Then just say it. Queen Wu was disturbed by Li Xian several times. Even if she could endure it, her face was not very good. However, at this time of the court discussion, even if she did not want to, she could not forcibly stop Li Xian's speech. She could only raise her hand indifferently and replied indifferently, which was full of unconcealable chills.

"After the enlightenment of the mother, the cause of this matter is related to the minister. If it is more important to Liu Shangshu, how should the people in the world look at the minister? For the sake of the reputation of the minister, please also ask the mother to take it lightly." Although Li Xian was heartbroken when he was seen by the Empress Dowager Wu, he still calmed down and said without being arrogant or humble.

"Is it easy to fall? How do you think it should be? Seeing that she could not subdue Li Xian with momentum, Empress Wu did not exert much effort, so she restrained her pressure, smiled slightly, and asked lightly.

"After reminding my mother, I thought that Liu Shangshu was old, and it was not appropriate to serve the court again. Although he had it, he was an old minister of the three dynasties. He had made great contributions in the country. Although he could not resist the crime, he had to refer to it. The minister proposed that he should return to old age. In this way, it can not only reflect the generosity of my court, but also the whole minister. The reputation may be appropriate, and I hope the mother will make it clear. Now that he has come out, the left and right have deeply offended the Empress Wu, and Li Xian simply risked it, so he answered without hesitation.

"After enlightening my mother, I thought that what the seventh brother said was very good. Of course, the decentness in the court was necessary, but forgiveness should not be forgotten. I hope my mother can learn from it." As soon as Li Xian's voice fell, Li Xian, who had never expressed his position, suddenly flashed out of the queue and supported Li Xian with a clear attitude.

"I respectfully ask the Empress to make it clear."

"I think what His Royal Highness the King of Zhou said was very good."

"I'm seconded, I hope the Queen!"

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As soon as Li Xian's words fell, all the courtiers followed up one after another, almost one-sidedly supporting the Li Xian brothers, and Wu Hou's eyebrows frowned involuntarily.

"That's all right. Since all the ministers and workers think that they should be allowed to return to old age, I can't brush away the wishes of the people who love you and think that they are old and confused, so this matter is over. Liu Xiang said, let's go out of the palace." Queen Wu pondered for a moment and guessed that it was difficult to forcibly subdue the ministers. Since then, she no longer insisted on strictly handling Liu Xiangdao, so she waved her hand and drove Liu Xiangdao out of the palace in court.

"The old minister thanked the Empress for his kindness, and the old minister left." Liu Xiangdao had to escape from the disaster, and his hanging heart immediately fell to the ground. He did not dare to stay for a moment. He kowtowed and thanked him. He dragged his feet outside the hall. The staggering footsteps and rickety back made the ministers sad, but no one dared to say anything at this time. He could only silently watch the elder of the Three Dynasties. After leaving the court, the hall was full of silence for a while, and only the sadness was circling and entangled in the hall.

"Inviting to the Empress, Liu Xiangdao has been absent, and the secretary of the Ministry of Officials has been absent. This is an important weapon in the court. There can't be no one for a day. Weichen thinks that Yang Wu, the servant of the Ministry of Industry, is important and is good at nature. In fact, he is the best choice for this position. He is willing to ask the Empress to make a saint." Just as the courtiers had not recovered from the sadness of Liu Xiangdao's expulsion, they saw that Liu Yizhi suddenly flashed out of the queue and reported it loudly. As soon as he said this, the whole hall was silent, even if it was in a riot...