Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

The other officials in the court understood these transfers from another angle.

The dead Wang Gui, the dismissed Wei Zheng and Kong Yingda all have one thing in common, that is, they like to give advice to His Majesty Li Er.

His Majesty Li Er ordered Wei Zheng and Kong Yingda to retire regardless of Wang Gui's life or death. What does this mean?It means that he doesn't want to hear voices against him in the court.In other words, His Majesty Li Er began to drift away on the road of a generation of foolish kings...

When Yu Chigong became Minister of the Ministry of War, people did not object much.The old man is very popular, and everyone knows that although he speaks out loud, he has no evil intentions.People are happy to see his promotion.

As for Yuchi Gong's influence on the Ministry of War... This official position has been suspended for several years, and the Ministry of War can operate normally.Even if Yu Chigong is illiterate, as long as he doesn't do anything, it won't do any harm to the Ministry of War.

Regarding Guo Ye's appointment as Minister of the Ministry of Officials, people's feelings are very complicated.

On the one hand, they resent the traitor's gaining power.On the other hand, it is more confirmed that Guo Ye is the illegitimate son of His Majesty Li Er.His Majesty Li Er transferred him from the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites to the position of Shangshu of the Ministry of Officials. This is preparing to pass on the throne!

Originally, Guo Ye had already mastered the military power of Chang'an City, and now he has mastered the personnel power of local officials all over the country!After a few years of operation, he will be a little emperor.If His Majesty Li Er wanted to pass on the throne, it would be more logical.

Seeing Guo Ye's promising future, the officials began to polarize.Some officials no longer dared to alienate Guo Ye, and there was a lot of traffic in front of Duke Qin's mansion every day, which was very lively.

But some officials are beginning to lose heart.Today, more and more stupid.As for his successor, he was the chief culprit who killed a generation of upright officials.It can be predicted that in the near future, treacherous and sycophants will definitely be in power, and good people will suffer.

The sage said, the state has the way, the valley.Bang Wudao, Gu, shame!Now that the court is dim, how can I be an official?Do not go back!Do not go back!

Speaking of it, it was also during the Zhenguan period that the politics were clear, and there were still quite a few idealistic officials in the court.There are actually quite a few officials who volunteered to resign...

How dare Guo Ye, Minister of the Ministry of Officials, approve the resignation of so many people?Hastily reported to His Majesty Li Er.In the end, His Majesty Li Er issued an imperial decree, from now on, those under the age of [-] are strictly prohibited from resigning from office voluntarily!

His Majesty Li Er is not allowed to resign, and this group of people dare not hang their seals and return home.Ever since, they all said that they couldn't afford to be sick, and played non-violent non-cooperation for His Majesty Li Er.The pressure on His Majesty Li Er is also increasing.

In fact, whether it is the officials who resigned or Guo Ye who defected to Guo Ye, they are only a small part of the court officials.Most of the officials are silent, brewing...

Now, anyone with a discerning eye knows that the current atmosphere in the Tang court is very abnormal.I'm afraid it won't be long before there will be another big change, maybe even... a coup d'état.

Of course, Guo Ye also sensed the danger in it, and tightened his control over the Yamen of the leading Weifu and the Yamen of Chang'an.

But he knows that this is only a temporary solution, not the root cause.If you want to cure the root cause, unless His Majesty Li Er completely abandons that plan.

But now, who has the ability to persuade His Majesty Li Er?Isn't he afraid of ending up with Wei Zheng?

On this day, Guo Ye was sitting bored at home. His grandson came to report, and Ma Yuanju asked to see him.

In the living room, before Guo Ye could speak, Ma Yuanju fell to his knees with a plop, and said, "Duke Qin, save Your Majesty, save Datang! I, Ma Zhou, beg you!"

Chapter 1750 Ziyi can't come out, why is Nai Cangsheng (1)

Guo Ye was taken aback by Ma Yuanju's action, he quickly helped him up, and said, "Brother Ma, what are you doing? Please get up quickly, please get up quickly!"

Ma Yuanju shook his head again and again, and said, "No, if Duke Qin refuses to agree, Ma would rather kneel and die here!"

Guo Ye frowned, and said: "Brother Ma, we have known each other for so many years, don't you understand me, Guo Ye? What is righteousness, why did I, Guo Ye, ever shrink back? Your behavior really makes someone Guo Heartbroken!"

"So you agreed?"

"You have to explain to me what is going on first. Just talking about saving His Majesty and saving Datang is too broad."

While Guo Ye was talking, he raised Ma Yuan with a little force, and said, "Brother Ma, let's talk slowly. As long as Guo can do it, he will go all out."

Only then did Ma Yuanju sit down again, and said, "Qin Guogong, what do you think about the current court?"

Regarding Ma Yuanju, Guo Ye couldn't pretend to be confused. He sighed and said, "The current court, alas, Guo is also deeply worried."

"Oh? Are you worried too?"

"That's natural. Your Majesty only wants to expand the territory, and this action is really too sloppy. To say something ungrateful, many of your majesty's official positions are improperly awarded, including me, the Minister of the Ministry of officials."

Guo Ye thought that this answer was very sincere, but he didn't expect Ma Yuanju to show sarcasm after hearing this, cupped his hands, and said: "It turns out that Qin Guogong views the current court in this way, and Ma has really been educated." .”

Guo Ye said: "Could it be that there is something wrong with what someone Guo said? I hope Brother Ma will not hesitate to enlighten me."

"Hmph, you really don't know what to ask?"

The clay figurine still had three parts earthy nature, Guo Ye's face darkened, and he said, "Ma Yuanju, our friendship is good, but you have to be similar. If you have something to say, you are always so yin and yang, I will turn my face!"

Ma Yuanju said: "Then let's make it clear. Your Majesty dismissed Zhongshuling Wei Zheng and Minister of the Ministry of Officials Kong Yingda one after another. Qin Guogong, what do you think Your Majesty wants to do?"

Guo Ye asked back: "Of course someone Guo knows why His Majesty has acted like this, but what do you think?"

"Ma, no, it's not just Ma. Almost all the people of insight in the court believe that His Majesty ordered them to resign because they repeatedly remonstrated His Majesty. In other words, His Majesty is trying to block the words Road..."

Speaking of this, Ma Zhou sighed a long time, and said: "Looking through the history books, who is the monarch who actively blocked the way of speech? If you look far away, there are Xia Jie, Shang Zhou and King Zhou Li, and if you look closer, it is the Sui Dynasty. Emperor Yang!"

Guo Ye quickly stopped Ma Yuanju's words, and said: "Brother Ma, be careful, you are all compared to the king of subjugation!"

Ma Yuanju waved his hand and said: "I said this not on impulse, but after careful consideration. What His Majesty is doing now is completely a sign of the country's subjugation!"

After saying this, Ma Yuanju knelt down on the ground again, and said: "Now you are the only one who can save me, Tang Dynasty, and His Majesty! If Ziyi can't come out, why not?"

Guo Ye was taken aback by Ma Yuanju's words, and said, "Brother Ma, do you think I'm too high?"

"Not high, not high at all. This is not only my opinion, Ma Yuanju, but also the opinion of many insightful people in the court."

Guo Ye said: "Brother Ma, we have known each other for so many years, why didn't I realize that you are so good at bullying others?"

"How do you say this?"

"Isn't that obvious? If you say your own opinion, you just say your own. Why do you talk about other people? Brother Ma, let me tell you something that makes you unhappy..."

Guo Ye paused for a moment, and continued: "You are just a small official of the Prince of Jin. In the court, there are many people with higher official positions and higher prestige than you. You can't represent anyone. , can only represent yourself!"

After hearing Guo Ye's words, Ma Zhou was not worried.He smiled slightly and said: "Mr. Qin, you really misunderstood me. Ma Mou came to you today, not on behalf of myself, but on behalf of at least half of the officials above the court!"

There was a storm in Guo Ye's heart, but he didn't care about it on his face. He said, "Blow...you keep blowing... Anyway, in our Tang Dynasty, bragging doesn't pay taxes!"

Ma Yuanju stretched out his hand from his bosom, took out a neatly folded silk handkerchief, and said, "Duke Qin, please take a look!"

"What is this?"

"You will understand after reading it."

Guo Ye took the silk handkerchief and opened it, only to see that it was densely written in small script.If you look closely, you will find the titles and names of the officials.What frightened Guo Ye the most was that the handwriting of these names was different!

Ma Zhou said: "There are more than 1000 officials who signed on this. You can call this silk handkerchief the Thousand Officials' Book. Ma was entrusted by these officials."

When Guo Ye heard this, he couldn't help but break out in a cold sweat!The opinion of more than half of the officials of the imperial court, what does this mean?Even if it is to change the dynasty, it is not impossible to realize it!

How did they connect in series?Why didn't Li Jingmen and the bad guys get any word of it?Such power is really terrifying!In other words... Li Jingmen and the bad guys were also involved in this matter!

Seeing that Guo Ye's face changed drastically, Ma Zhou quickly explained: "Duke Qin, don't panic, we have absolutely no other intentions. I just want you to advise His Majesty on behalf of us."

"It's just that?" Guo Ye was full of suspicion, and said: "More than half of the officials in the court are much more important than me, Guo Ye. You don't want to persuade His Majesty, but you ask me, Guo Ye, to do it for you. Isn't it superfluous? ?”