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Chapter 1238 Night comes and dreams suddenly return home

As the emperor's reprimanding order had not yet arrived, Yun Chu had no way to reflect on his mistakes and could only continue to go to work and go home at the Wannian County government office.

When Yun Chu was at work, nothing happened in Chang'an City. Even sexual abuse cases that were common in big cities were rare.

Therefore, the city of Chang'an appeared eerily quiet.

In Chang'an, there are many people with higher official positions than Yun Chu, and there are also many people with higher titles than Yun Chu. Even if it is the military lord that Yun Chu values, as long as Cheng Yaojin and Su Dingfang hiding in Mount Li are not dead, Yun Chu is far from being called the best in the army.

These people had been suppressed by Yun Chu's power to do whatever he wanted for ten years. When this shackle was about to be lifted, they all waited patiently and quietly.

During the more than ten years of rapid economic development in Chang'an, the people of Chang'an have been the biggest beneficiaries of this wave of economic dividends.

Part of the benefits came from technological creation, part of the benefits came from market development, and of course, the biggest bonus was what Yun Chu snatched from the mouths of senior officials in Chang'an and forced on the people.

When Yun Chu had the power to act at his own discretion, they could only endure it, and had to smile at Yun Chu and firmly support every decision made by Yun Chu.

If Yun Chu did not have this authority, he would be nothing more than a famous minister with tough means, great martial arts skills and outstanding achievements.

Chang'an has stood by the Wei River, next to the Qinling Mountains, and on the Guanzhong Plain for many, many years. In this land, the number of famous officials who were killed by tough means could cover several acres of land.

People with great martial arts skills are not worth mentioning in Chang'an, they are just ordinary people.

As for those with outstanding achievements, Guanzhong is best at burying these people.

Don't believe it? Just dig a hole in Guanzhong and you might find a corpse with its bones still alive.

Even if one has made outstanding achievements during his lifetime, won't he still be subject to criticism after his death?
They are currently unable to kill Yun Chu, but these people have no intention of killing Yun Chu. As long as they pull out the most aggressive claws of this tiger, Yun Chu, this big beast will be nothing more than an aphrodisiac delicacy on everyone's table.

“There will definitely be a life-and-death battle between the old nobles and the newly emerged bourgeoisie. Once my authority is taken away, the first to suffer will be the newly emerged bourgeoisie.

Without my protection, they will not be eligible to enjoy the dividends of Chang'an's development. Without my support, the wealth they have just acquired will be taken away by those old nobles.

This will happen sooner or later, and it will definitely happen. It will be a life-and-death battle, and the battle will not stop unless one side is completely dead."

Yun Chu naturally would not tell such a profound truth to the brothers Wu Sansi and Wu Chengsi. He was saying it to Yun Jin and Wen Huan.

"So, Aye made a mistake this time on his own initiative, in fact, to test the fighting power of the people we supported?"

Yun Jin picked up the copper kettle on the stove, filled her father's teacup with water, and said softly.

Yun Chu did not answer his son's question, but continued: "The old nobles, aristocratic families, and large landowners still own the most wealth and the most land in Chang'an City.

Over hundreds of years, their tentacles have become ubiquitous and have been firmly tied to the city of Chang'an.

Originally, since they were tied to the city of Chang'an, they should have been aware of the fact that they shared the same fate. Unfortunately, their tentacles were soft and powerless, and apart from sucking Chang'an's blood, they did not have the courage to live and die with the city.

This is the drawback of the family monarchy, and it is very difficult to break it. "

Yun Jin and Wen Huan looked at Yun Chu together. Finally, Yun Jin asked softly, "Aye, do you want to start a revolution in Chang'an?"

Yun Chu smiled and said, "Look at the emperor!"

Wen Huan said: "If the emperor does not deprive Master of the power to act at his own convenience, you should continue to protect these new bourgeoisie and give them more time to grow.

If the emperor strips the master of his power, a revolution will surely break out, right?"

Yun Chu said: "Benefits have always been won back through bloody struggles. I have never heard of benefits being voluntarily abdicated. I have never believed that the Ancient Sage King would abdicate the power in his hands just because he values ​​the other party's character and achievements.

On the contrary, it is reasonable for King Yu to hand over the power to his son Qi. "

Yun Jin frowned and asked, "What if the new bourgeoisie fails?"

Yun Chu smiled and said, "You deserve it."

Wen Huan sighed and said, "They don't have the courage to fight the old nobles and big landlords, nor do they have the determination to replace them. On the contrary, they are likely to bribe the old nobles and eat a cowardly meal.

What happened to the six states that bribed Qin is clearly recorded in history.

Yun Chu smiled and said, "That is to say, when I was in trouble, some people began to actively approach the old nobles?"

Yun Jin nodded and said, "The people who surrendered the fastest were the ones who got their first fortune by following Aye's renovation of Chang'an's housing. I have decided to abandon these people completely and use their bloody fate to tell other new bourgeoisie that if they surrender, they will end up with their families torn apart and nothing left. Fighting is the only way to survive."

Yun Chu said: "Don't be in a hurry. Since you have been watching from the sidelines for a while, then continue to watch from the sidelines. First, see the signs of the development of things clearly, and then understand the laws of the development of the real things. It will not be too late to take action."

Yun Jin said: "Aye's loss of power is a huge blow to the emperor. I thought the emperor would not touch Aye's power."

Yun Chu smiled and said, "Nothing is absolute in this world. Oftentimes, human power is limited, and success or failure really depends on the will of God. How have you been integrating the power of Buddhism and Taoism during this period of time?"

Yun Jin said: "It's easy to talk about Buddhism. From the fact that Li Chunfeng of the Taoist sect established a new sect, we can see that there is no one in the Taoist sect who can really lead the sect."

Yun Chu smiled and said, "The Taoist sect emphasizes tranquility and inaction. When they have suffered enough from tranquility and inaction, it is time for them to rise. After all, they have been passed down for so many years, so they still have some foundation."

Wen Huan said: "Then let's start by killing Li Chunfeng!"

Yun Chu glanced at Wen Huan and said, "Be careful. If we kill him at this time, we will be least suspected. After all, I could have killed him openly but I didn't. Instead, I killed Chen Zheng, the Imperial Secretary."

After Yun Jin and Wen Huan said goodbye and left, Yun Chu poured out the tasteless can of tea and prepared to get a new can of tea to cope with the howling cold wind outside the window.

He wanted to wait until the weather got warmer and then go to Mount Li to visit Cheng Yaojin and Su Dingfang.

In the back hall of the Chang'an County Government, Wu Chengsi, who had just returned from Luoyang, was also talking to Wu Sansi.

"Yun Chu can't die. Not to mention dying, I guess his current position won't change, and even his authority to act at his own convenience won't be taken away. So, we brothers should just follow Yun Chu's lead."

After listening to Wu Sansi's account of the recent major events in Chang'an, Wu Chengsi flatly rejected Wu Sansi's suggestion to stand idly by.

Wu Sansi said, "Killing a Huangmen minister for no reason, Yunchu used the highest authority that Your Majesty gave him. It's like an arrow that was originally drawn but not fired has already been shot, and it has already caused serious consequences. Yunchu will definitely be held accountable by Your Majesty."

Wu Chengsi put a piece of yellow rock sugar into the can of tea, and before the rock sugar melted, he put it into his mouth in one go, saying, "What makes you think that His Majesty will definitely hold Yun Chu accountable?"

Wu Sansi said: "This is the rule!"

Wu Chengsi asked: "Who makes the rules in the world?"

Wu Sansi said: "Your Majesty!"

Wu Chengsi sniffed and said, "So, do you think those people can force His Majesty to deal with Yun Chu by using the rules to talk to His Majesty?"

Wu San thought for a moment and said, "It all depends on your Majesty's decision."

Wu Chengsi sucked the yellow rock candy in his mouth and smiled: "If rules are the most important, why did the Queen and the Crown Prince say nothing about Yun Chu killing Chen Zheng?"

Wu Sansi said: "The prince didn't say it because Yunchu is his master. Oh, why didn't the queen say it? If we can take the opportunity to depose Yunchu, wouldn't we brothers have a chance to get involved in Chang'an?"

Wu Chengsi patted his brother's shoulder and said, "The reason why the Queen said nothing is because she doesn't think Yun Chu killing Chen Zheng is a big deal.

At least, in the Queen's opinion, the fact that Yun Chu killed Chen Zheng could not shake Her Majesty's trust in Yun Chu at all.

Okay, have you told the kitchen? I haven't eaten yet... Never mind, I'll go to Wannian County Office to eat and say hello to Yun Chu. Besides, the chefs there are more skilled."

"The dignified Huangmen Minister was killed by Yunchu for no reason, and Yunchu was not hurt at all?"

"Let's go, don't think about it anymore. It's cold today, so it's a good idea to eat two more bowls of pork strips."

There was a heavy snowfall in Chang'an. After the snow stopped, there was only a violent north wind. The windmill at the highest point of Jinchangfang was creaking and spinning in the strong wind, and the wine signs that were taller than the city walls were also rustling in the strong wind.

People walking on Zhuque Street can only walk with their backs to the wind. Sometimes a strong wind comes and pushes people to run.

The strong wind also lifted the curtain of the carriage, making the carriage icy cold.

Of course, the only carriage whose door curtains could be blown by the wind was the one Ruichun was riding in. He didn't even dare to cover the door curtains, and didn't care about the cold. He kept his eyes fixed on the carriage on the left.

Li Zhi was riding in that carriage.

To this day, Ruichun still can't understand why the emperor, who clearly didn't want to return to Chang'an, after a night's sleep, ordered him to reduce the ceremonial guard, streamline the entourage, and come to Chang'an with only the best cavalry and a few followers.

This is in stark contrast to Li Zhi's cautious style throughout his life.

Li Zhi's carriage came from Chang'an. It was a light four-wheeled carriage. Even though it was a light carriage, it was much larger than an ordinary carriage. It was like a small movable house. Not only was it warm as spring inside, but there were also two beautiful palace maids serving by his side, and there was also a giant bear lying at Li Zhi's feet, snoring.

Xue Rengui sat in the driver's seat, wrapped in a thick fur coat. His eyebrows and beard were covered with frost. Even so, he remained as still as a mountain, with his hands clasped on his chest and never taking them out.

Li Zhi looked curiously at Chang'an through the glazed window of the carriage.

He hadn't been back to Chang'an for twelve years, and he was very curious about the current Chang'an.

"parking!"

Li Zhi gave a low order and the convoy stopped quickly. With the help of the eunuch, Li Zhi put on his fur coat, got off the carriage, walked to a bronze bull, and hit it with his sword.

The bronze bull made a dull sound, and Li Zhi said to the embarrassed Xue Rengui and Ruichun with satisfaction: "It's solid."

Ruichun said: "Originally there were twelve bronze bulls, then there were twenty-four, and now Chang'an has sixty-four bronze bulls. I heard from Yunchu that they will not stop until they have the thirty-six heavenly beasts and seventy-two earthly demons.

Over the years, the number of bronze bulls has been increasing, though some years there are more and some years there are fewer.”

Li Zhi rubbed his face which was hurt by the cold wind and said to Xue Rengui: "How is the news being kept secret?"

Xue Rengui said: "I have arrived in Chang'an with a thousand elite cavalrymen."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "Yun Chu must know that I am here. I will go directly to the Wannian County Government Office and see how he pretends."

Xue Rengui said: "He probably doesn't know."

Li Zhi said: "He must know!"

Xue Rengui was furious and asked, "Who is so bold as to reveal your Majesty's whereabouts?"

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I told him."

Xue Rengui's body froze, and he said with difficulty: "He didn't even come out a hundred miles to greet us."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "I didn't give him any orders, he just came here in this carriage. Oh, this carriage was presented to me by Chang'an Jinggong."

Xue Rengui said anxiously: "Your Majesty..."

Li Zhi raised his hand to stop Xue Rengui from speaking, and whispered, "That night, I suddenly dreamed of returning to Chang'an, and I was standing in a green cotton field talking with Yun Chu. We talked a lot, but unfortunately, I can't remember a word.

I came to Chang'an specially to ask him if he remembered it."

(End of this chapter)