Chapter 610 Li Xian's Invitation to the Banquet

On the seventh day of the third month of the second year of Yifeng, Empress Wu issued a decree to transfer Wu Sansi, the general of the Zuo Yulin army, Wu Yixi, the general of the right Yulin army, to the general of Zuo Weiwei, the general of Zuo Yulin, Wu Yide, the general of the Ministry of War, and the general of the Zuo Yulin army, and the general Wu Yizong as the Zuo Jinwuwei. So far, in addition to the general of Zuo Yulin. Wu Yining still remains outside the Yulin army, and the rest of the children of Wu have adjusted the palace prohibition system.

On the ninth day of the third month of the second year of Yifeng, the Enke, which was opened because of the new book of the prince, was held in the Gong Academy. Li Jingxuan, the minister of the Ministry of Ceremonies, and Cui Zhiwen, the new vice-intendent of the Guozi, were appointed as the deputy chief examiners, and more than a hundred scholars. On March 14, the martial arts examination was held in the martial arts field in the south of the city. Cen Changqian, the minister of the Ministry of War, and Wu Yixi, the general of Zuo Weiwei, were the deputy chief examination. There were thirty-seven Wu Jinshi, and the Wu Zhuangyuan was Ge Gong in Songzhou, and he was awarded the position of a member of the Ministry of War.

In June of the second year of Yifeng, there was a severe drought in Henan and Hebei, and there was no rain for the rest of the month. The emperor was worried about it. He committed a crime and opened a grain warehouse to the disaster victims. However, the affected area was too wide, and the new grain in the south of the Yangtze River had not arrived, and the grain storage was not enough to use. The urgent documents of each state were endless. The Empress Wu had no choice but to order Guanzhong, Henan, Henan, Hebei and other places to donate. Although there are many people who think that it is used for disaster relief, it is a drop in the bucket for the large-scale disaster, and the imperial court is already in a dilemma.

"Withdraw, withdraw, I'm not hungry!"

Due to the reason of his serious illness, Gao Zong has been less concerned about government affairs over the years, but it does not mean that he does not care about people's livelihood. Since the disaster situation was highlighted, Gao Zong's mood has been extremely melancholy, and his bad appetite is even worse. This is already noon, but Gao Zong has no appetite. He only glanced at a few. The dish waved his hand and said impatiently.

"Your Majesty, you haven't eaten for a day, please..."

Gao Zong can lose his temper, but the attendant on the side dares not really starve him. How dare he really withdraw the food like this? He can only accompany and carefully persuade him.

"I said, I'm not hungry, withdraw!"

Gao Zong just drove back to Xiyuan this morning. He inspected the disaster situation along the way. He saw that the disaster victims in the city were already full, and his mood was extremely bad. At this moment, he was anxious. He could not listen to people's advice. Without waiting for the close servant to finish his words, he drank impatiently.

"No."

Seeing that Gao Zong had signs of anger, the close servant did not dare to persuade him any more. He humbly agreed. With a wave of his hand, he wanted to ask a group of eunuch maids waiting on the side to come forward to clean up those meals that had never had chopsticks.

"Hmm?"

Before everyone could take action, there was an unhappy hum. The Empress Wu, dressed in a long purple dress, had led several maids to turn out from behind the screen.

A group of eunuchs and maids have been in the palace for a long time. Watching faces is the basic skill of life. As soon as they hear the humming is not good, they know the displeasure of the Queen Wu. No one dares to come forward to clean up the food and retreats aside.

"Your Majesty, it's getting late. It's time for you to eat."

Queen Wu ignored the retired eunuchs and maids. She walked to Gao Zong's side, and gently remonished.

"I, well, I'm not hungry. Mei Niang can use it first."

Gao Zong was upset, but he didn't dare to vent on Wu Hou. He could only shake his head with a wry smile and answered casually.

"Your Majesty, your dragon body is important, and is it okay to let my concubine serve you for dinner?"

Empress Wu was full of eyes and ears in the palace. She knew that Gao Zong's appetite had been extremely bad recently, and the amount of food had been greatly reduced. She was really afraid that Gao Zong would fall ill again. After finishing her official business, she rushed to Qianyuan Hall in order to urge Gao Zong to use some meals, not only because of family concerns, but more because of political needs. Just because Queen Wu can't completely dominate the court in this fashion, she still needs to carry the banner of Gao Zong. If Gao Zong falls, I'm afraid that the efforts of the first decades of Wu will have to be put into play.

"Alas, Mei Niang, I really can't eat it. When I think of the many disaster victims in the city, how can I eat it?"

Gao Zong's failure to pay attention to politics is the reason why he is willing but weak, but he still has a social spirit in his heart. At this moment, his feelings are indeed from the bottom of his heart.

"Your Majesty, relax. My concubine has ordered the food transfer from the south of the Yangtze River, and it will arrive in a few days. Your Majesty, you'd better eat first."

As soon as he heard that Gao Zong mentioned the current disaster situation, Wu Houzhong's heart and a horse rolled away with a sense of powerlessness. It was not that she was not exhausted, but that she had tried her best to think of. However, this disaster situation was too fierce, and the disaster area was wide. At this time, the court was also suffering at this time. If you want to help the disaster, I'm afraid even the official's Lumi. It can't be sent out. At this time, Queen Wu can only use false words to coax Gao Zong. There is no other reason. The grain and rice in the south of the Yangtze River have indeed been collected, but it will take at least a month and a half to transport grain from the south of the Yangtze River to Henan and Hebei. At that time, I'm afraid that the disaster victims will almost die.

"It's the best to be like this, but how can Yuanshui save my thirst? I'm really in peace."

Empress Wu said that she was full of confidence, but after all, Gao Zong had been an emperor for many years, but he was not so confused. As soon as he heard it, he knew that the Empress Wu was just a comfort. He couldn't take it seriously at all. The uneasiness in his heart not only subsided, but he was even more worried.

"Your Majesty, Madam, Your Highness is here."

Seeing that Gao Zong was so worried, Queen Wu didn't know how to comfort him for a while. When she was having a headache, she saw Cheng Deng turn out of the back of the screen in a hurry, walked quickly to the front, bowed down, and hurried to report.

"Your Majesty's dragon is in poor body, let him go back first."

Queen Wu was upset at this moment. She didn't want to see Li Xian, the son who blocked her heart from time to time. She didn't wait for Gao Zong to speak. She frowned and waved her hand and scolded in a bad voice.

"No!"

As soon as he saw that the Empress Wu looked unhappy, Cheng Denggao didn't dare to delay any longer. He hurriedly answered the promise, and he had to rush out.

"Hold on, since Xian'er is here, let's meet."

Gao Zong was in a bad mood at this time. He had no intention to meet Li Xian, but when he thought about it, he thought that Li Xian might really solve the current dilemma of the court. After all, at the time of the Great Drought in Guanzhong, it was Li Xian who came forward to save the dangerous situation. In view of this, Gao Zong ignored Wu and made a decision. In fact, with a hand, he drank his voice calmly.

"No."

Hearing Gao Zong's opinion, which was completely different from Queen Wu, Cheng Denggao couldn't help but be stunned. He peeked at Queen Wu's face and saw that the Queen Wu didn't say much. Then he hurriedly answered and hurriedly retreated out. After a while, he had accompanied Li Xian to turn back again.

"My son and minister saw my father and mother."

As soon as he saw Gao Zong and Wu Hou sitting side by side behind several children, Li Xian did not dare to be rude. He hurriedly walked a few steps, grabbed the front, and made a respectful salute.

"No, no, come on, show the prince a seat!"

Gao Zong has now placed a glimmer of hope for solving the disaster on Li Xian. He was particularly kind and shouted one after another.

"Thank you for your father's kindness."

Li Xian finished the salute meticulously and thanked him. Then he sat slanted on the brocade pier moved by a group of eunuchs and made a humble look of listening to the instructions.

"Xian'er is looking for me so anxiously, but what's the matter?"

For Li Xian's modest attitude, Gao Zong was obviously very satisfied. He brushed his long beard on his chest with a smile and asked gently.

"In the words of my father, I have occasionally got some good things recently. I dare not enjoy them alone. I set up a special banquet. If my father and mother can enjoy the line, it will be a child's honor."

Li Xian bowed slightly and answered with his hand, and his words were full of sincerity.

"This..."

Gao Zong originally expected Li Xian to make suggestions for the disaster, but when he heard that Li Xian's intention was to invite a banquet, he couldn't help but be stunned. For a moment, he really didn't have to say anything.

"Confused! I don't see that this Dongdu city is full of disaster victims. Your father can't eat for this, but you actually have a big banquet. If it spreads, what will the people in the world think of my heavenly family, huh?"

Empress Wu originally saw that Li Xian was very unsatisfactory. At this moment, she was upset because of the powerlessness of disaster relief. Looking at Gao Zong's reaction, she was also quite unhapproving. She thought that she had seized the good opportunity to attack Li Xian and refused to let it go. She was stunned and scolded rudely.

"The mother's lesson is true, but the child's banquet is held for the sake of disaster relief. She also asked the father and mother to make time for a line, and she must be able to get something."

Li Xian came prepared. He would not be angry because of Wuhou's stinky face. He just smiled gently. First, he apologized, and then said his true intention.

"Oh? Is that true?"

What Gao Zong was worried about was the disaster. Hearing Li Xian's affirmation, he immediately became interested. He straightened his waist, sat up straight, and asked in surprise.

"If you don't want to fool around, the major event of this country is not a child, you can't retreat!"

Although Empress Wu did not like Li Xian, she knew that Li Xian's ability was extraordinary. Hearing this, she vaguely felt that something was strange. She didn't want to fulfill Li Xian's intention. Her face sank and she did not hesitate to evict.

"Slow, since Xian'er's words can solve the disaster, I'm very curious. I don't know what to do. Can you talk to me?"

Gao Zong has always been strict with his wife, but in the face of such a major disaster, he did not dare to let the Empress Wu show her power indiscriminately. She waved her hand in a hurry and stopped Queen Wu's move to expel Li Xian. She looked at Li Xian suspiciously and asked solemnly.

"Father Mingjian, the ancients said: Seeing is believing, hearing is believing. Even if the child's words are messy, it is not as good as what his father saw with his own eyes. Therefore, please forgive the child for selling it first."

Li Xian's plan is very big. The focus is not only on the current disaster, but also to take this opportunity to rise in one fell swoop. He refused to reveal the drama so gently and skillfully, so he smiled shyly and sold it.

"Well..."

Gao Zong was obviously aroused by Li Xian. He really had the intention to go to the banquet. With one mouth, he had to agree, but the words had not been said yet. Suddenly, he felt that Wu Hou took him with his hand, and the words were taken back to his stomach.

"Does Xian'er know that there is no reason for a joke in front of you? If this matter is not harmonious, what should it be?"

Queen Wu has always thought that she was familiar with government affairs, but in the face of a sudden disaster, there was no solution. She did not believe that Li Xian could have a good strategy. At this time, when she heard Li Xian's words so full, she had the intention to dig a big hole to let Li Xian jump. As soon as this word came out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. Get up...