Chapter 21 Grasshopper

Chang'an has not yet been martial law, but rumors have spread everywhere in the market. People say rumors stop at the wise, but no wise man comes out to play a role at this time.

The constables of Jingzhao Prefecture are now busy arresting those who are circulating the manifesto. I heard that a lot of poor people need money to send a copy of silk that can earn two pieces of silk, and even if they are carrying their heads, there are still people doing the work.

The constables could not catch them all, so they had to deal with the leaders who organized the money. If they arrested one, they would get a lot of bounty, so they could not avoid being wronged, which made the city even more panic.

Xue Chongxun thought that only modern times would use the means of distributing leaflets to promote it. He was a little surprised to hear that Li Longji and the others were also inciting the current imperial court in such a big way.

He had just finished visiting the emperor in Hanyuan Hall with the officials of the capital. He saw the officials coming down from the Dragon Tail Road one after another. The palace guards stood seriously in their respective positions. At first glance, everything in the Daming Palace was well organized, and even the procedures were almost the same. They came here to participate in the dynasty every five...

The only difference is that the prime ministers never go to Zichen Hall again after the dynasty, because Princess Taiping did not wake up in the bedroom, and she would not see anyone when she went to the place where she often held banquets to summon ministers.

Now after the ministers worship, they will return to the yamen, and the prime ministers will go to the political affairs hall. Whenever this happens, Xue Chongxun either goes to Xuanwu Gate to meet the brothers of the Flying Tiger Regiment or goes out of the palace to do his own business. He has the rank of General of the Left Guard, but he never goes to the South Yamen.

But today is an exception. As soon as he left Hanyuan Hall, an eunuch came to pass the imperial edict saying that the Empress summoned him to meet at Penglai Palace.

This eunuch Xue Chongxun didn't recognize him. At first he was a little puzzled. At first, he didn't have time to think too much, and he felt a little worried...

Nowadays, we have to be careful every step.

After Princess Taiping fell into a coma, Xue Chongxun's mentality changed drastically in a short period of time.

No matter what happened in the past, my mother would never want to plot against me just because she was fine, right?

If there is an umbrella above, you must always feel more at ease. Who will he rely on now?

The past was clearly seen. When Emperor Zhongzong was in power, Wu Sansi was originally a relatively important force in the regime, but it was not in the hands of the emperor or political opponents, but in the hands of a stinky Li Chongjun.

The prince was really a newborn calf and was not afraid of tigers. Before he could figure out what was going on, he launched a coup. Wu Sansi died so unjustly.

Xue Chongxun was afraid of this kind of thing: if some people do whatever they want in chaos, what if I was plotting against me for no reason, who would I cry?

At this moment, the eunuch said again: The Empress wants to see you, but she said that it is nothing important, and she said that they are all family members and should be in contact with each other frequently.

Old man... Queen Gao's childish face appeared in Xue Chongxun's mind, and her heart felt very abrupt.

At this time, Xue Chongxun came to his senses from his random thoughts and responded, I'll go there now.He thought to himself: Queen Gao can't think it's bad for me at this time, right?

When Princess Taiping was there, she controlled the palace tightly. Although Gao was the queen in name, she had no room for speech and had no chance to cultivate the trusted forces in the palace. Even if she had any bad intentions now, who would do it?

Xue Chongxun realized that it would be difficult for him to put him down even if he had three or two empty-handed people.

What's more, she has not yet established her foundation and wants to deal with someone like Xue Chongxun who already has a considerable force in Chang'an. What's the point of Ah?

After thinking about it, Xue Chongxun felt a little relieved, so he followed the eunuch north and walked to a chariot. The eunuch bowed and said: The journey to Taimiao Pool is very far. The prince was originally from the royal family, so the queen asked us to use a car to pick up the prince.

Oh... Xue Chongxun was slightly surprised for a moment, and then pretended to be nothing and got into the car calmly.

In this case, Queen Gao really has no intention of making enemies. She is probably determined to form an alliance to consolidate her position...

This woman is not stupid. Xue Chongxun is really afraid of meeting some self-righteous idiots like Wu Sansi.

The palace people protected the imperial chariot and arrived at the south bank of Taijiuchi Lake. After Xue Chongxun got off the car, he met another acquaintance: Yu Liben.

When Yu Liben saw Xue Chongxun, he hurriedly trotted up to greet him. He glanced at the emperor's carriage where Xue Chongxun was riding and said: Is the prince here to meet the queen?

Xue Chongxun nodded and asked back: Eunuch Yu has changed his errands?

Yu Liben hurriedly said: No, isn't this just a matter of internal affairs... Your Highness (Princess Taiping) was on the Xinglou and asked the Taoist Nun Yuqing to take care of him. Even the family members could not see him. The Queen asked me to serve him. His Majesty had nothing to do on weekdays, but the Queen often wanted to see him.

Yu Liben has been following Princess Taiping for many years. Gao asked him to walk in front of him. Isn’t this clearly showing his attitude?

After hearing this, Xue Chongxun said with relief: The Empress appreciates Eunuch Yu’s talent, so she arranged this way.

Yu Liben wanted to say something, but there were palace servants from Penglai Palace around him, so he didn't say much, just said: If the prince meets the queen, the family will take you there.

That's right.Xue Chongxun and Yu Liben went up the stone steps together.The two talked and laughed, and their relationship was as close as ever.

After entering the main hall, Emperor Li Shouli was not seen on the couch above the railing, only Gao was sitting there.Xue Chongxun walked forward and bowed: I'm going to pay homage to the queen.

Originally, he was a prince and was called a widow outside. He could not kneel down when he saw the emperor, but at this time he thought that since the Gao family expressed their eagerness to form an alliance, he also needed a new alliance very much, so why bother to act arrogantly? It would be better to cater to the fullest. Isn’t this ally relationship quickly so close?

Gao owed his body and hurriedly said: Xue Lang, please get up quickly, there is no need to give this great gift.We are relatives and peers, so there is no need for so much red tape in private.

Xue Chongxun then slowly climbed up from the gray brick and stone floor, and heard Gao say in a very good manner: Xue Lang is so young that he can make extraordinary achievements in Longyou to promote his national prestige. He is really a young master.

Her tone was like praising someone younger than her. In terms of fact, Li Shouli was older, and the princes of the Li family had to call him Brother Fen before, so Gao was their cousin's wife. He should have the same relationship with his younger brother when he was in the third place, such as Xue Chongxun and other old boys...

But she was not old, and this tone felt particularly strange in Xue Chongxun's ears.

He just thought so in his heart, but said seriously: The queen is too proud, and I am ashamed.

You come up and talk.Gao Shi said.

The layout of the halls in the Daming Palace, the north part of the hall is divided into two levels, with high and low levels below, and the ministers are staying at the bottom; there are two steps on the left and right, just like an open place like a tower, with railings on the side.

If there is a singing and dancing banquet, the table behind the railing is where the dancers perform the show.

The emperor's throne was behind the platform, far away. On weekdays, except for the emperor and the empress, the people standing on the palace were all palace servants.

So when Xue Chongxun heard Gao's will, he walked up the steps on the left, walked forward a few steps, and saw more clearly.

Gao was wearing a golden robe, with a phoenix crown on his head, his eyebrows were painted very thickly, his lips were as red as blood, and his fingers were also wearing a pair of pointed and long jewelry finger covers, which looked luxurious and grand against the backdrop of the huge screens on three sides behind him; but her plump and tight heaven and pointed chin looked a little petty, and her majesty was completely incomparable to Princess Taiping.

When I looked closer, I realized that Gao's figure was a little weak, and his wide dress could not be supported and looked empty...

However, when you stay under the stage and look from afar, you can be fooled by the pompous outfit.

Gao's hand was retreating from the left and right, and the eunuch standing and the palace maid holding a jade fan behind him retreated, leaving only Yu Liben standing in front of the imperial seat.

There are some palace servants under the railing, but they can't hear what they say from afar.

Gao said in a low-volume voice: Yesterday, Mr. Dou from the Zhengshi Hall came to Penglai Hall to meet me and said that the court would mobilize troops to quell the rebellion of Li Sanlang, but Mr. Cheng and Mr. Zhang had a different argument and could not make up for the dispute. The Zhengshi Hall was not sure whether to transfer the guards or the Guanjian.But the court cannot sit idly by the rebellion and should make a decision as soon as possible. The left prime minister made an idea when he met His Majesty in Xuanzheng Hall, but His Majesty only asked his uncles to discuss... So Mr. Dou came to see me because he wanted me to make an idea.

As soon as Xue Chongxun heard this, he immediately understood that Dou Huaizhen's plan was nothing more than to get close to the new master...

In connection with Dou Huaizhen's previous scandals, in order to curry favor with Queen Wei, she married the 80-year-old and 80-year-old nurse, Xue Chongxun was too easy to guess his thoughts.

Xue Chongxun said calmly: Now that rumors are everywhere in Chang'an, the matter of suppressing the rebellion is indeed undesirable. At this moment, why don't the queen make an idea?

Gao frowned and pondered: I heard that none of the seven husbands in the Political Affairs Hall could make any decisions. This matter involves a lot, and I am just a person in the harem. If I rashly point fingers at the government affairs, it would be a shame for women to interfere in politics... I want to help the Lords, but I can do nothing.

Although her words were simple and had no arrogance or impetuous tone, there was a lot of mystery: the first thing was that she realized the difficulties and obstacles of participating in politics (so she wanted to win over allies), and the next sentence, "I can't do anything to help but imply that she has that mind."

After hearing this, Xue Chongxun benefited greatly and was very satisfied with the level of his new ally. He immediately hit the railway while it was hot: The queen was worried, and I was uneasy, but I had a way to relieve the queen's worries.

Gao hurriedly said: Please tell me Xue Lang clearly.

Xue Chongxun said: The Political Affairs Hall cannot speak the word, and the queen came forward to make a decision, which was a favorable move for the country, and there was nothing wrong with it.But if you choose between Zhang and Cheng, you have to involve the disputes between the foreign dynasty for no reason. Wouldn't it be a pity for the queen's dignity?If the queen trusts her husband’s abilities, what if the queen makes her a proposal to let her husband lead her troops to attack?

Xue Chongxun was afraid that Gao was too young and had a broad mind, so he hinted more clearly that the queen came forward to make a conclusion, which was the advice of the empress; who would say that you interfere in politics, isn’t it also that Xue’s random comments?

In fact, he really wanted to say that we were grasshoppers on the same rope, but now the peace cannot be too vulgar.