Crown Tang emperor

But no matter how you say it, this big ceremony in Mingtang has brought a great touch to the current situation, and many aftertaste are fermenting, just waiting to explode.

At the same time, after finishing the ceremony for the day, Wu Zetian summoned the palace official when he returned to his bedroom, and asked in a low voice, "Those two poor wives, are you convicted?"

Seeing sweat on his forehead, the palace official knelt deeply and remained silent.Wu Zetian waited for a while, his eyes flashed fiercely, and he uttered three words: "Let's do something."

Chapter 0350

In the middle of the night, outside the emperor's heir's dormitory, there were still a large number of soldiers of the Imperial Army gathered outside the high wall of the dormitory, and there were soldiers constantly patrolling back and forth.

Although there was no noise of people and horses, under the cold wind, the banners were fluttering, and the armor knives were clashing and screaming. Under the quiet winter night, there was a strong atmosphere of chilling.

In the main hall of the dormitory, the lights in the outer corridors have been extinguished, only two huge candles are still burning in front of the screen in the hall.Li Dan, the heir of the emperor, leaned sideways between the light and shadow of two huge candles, holding a volume of Taoist scriptures in his hand, looking at them engrossed.

In the corner of the hall, there were four maidservants standing silently by the wall, each holding daily utensils, and a red-robed eunuch stood sideways outside the emperor's seat with his tail upside down.

Because it is already deep winter, the doors and windows are tightly sealed to keep out the cold, and the closed space makes the hall extremely quiet, but it is not completely silent, there is also the sound of paper rubbing when the emperor's heir unfolds the scroll, and the suppressed voice of the palace people. The sound of breathing, the sound of dripping water in the corner, and even the sound of hot air surging in the wall of the earth dragon can be heard if you listen carefully.

The eunuch closest to the emperor's heir looked at the emperor's heir with a focused expression, his eyes were unusually complicated, he hesitated to speak several times, and finally couldn't help but stepped forward and whispered: "Your Highness, two quarters have passed ..."

The emperor's heir in the banquet was still staring at the scroll in his hand, until the eunuch came closer to tell it again, and then he woke up from the concentrated reading, a trace of suspicion flashed across his pale face: "It's already so late? "

He turned his head to look at the ashes of incense on the table, with a trace of sadness in his eyes, he raised his eyes to look at the eunuch, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Forget yourself with the scroll, if Cao Wei is here, I won't let me stay up all night. "

The eunuch bowed to plead guilty in fear, but Li Dan didn't pursue it. He stood up from the table, stretched his waist, waved his hands and said, "Get ready for bed."

Four palace maids who had been on standby for a long time rushed forward to help the emperor's heir remove the headbands, rings and other accessories.Suddenly, Li Dan raised his hand to stop everyone's movements, listened for a moment, and frowned, "What's the sound?"

The palace people looked at each other suspiciously, the eunuch hurried to the front of the hall, opened the brocade curtain, and then there was a noise of night wind pouring in, mixed with other sounds, it was the cry of a child.

Hearing this voice, Li Dan muttered, as if complaining, but still ordered: "Bring the fur coat."

He put on brocade fur, walked out of the hall, followed the sound, and soon came to the residence of the concubine Wang. The accompanying eunuch wanted to knock on the door, but Li Dan raised his hand to stop him. Outside the door, I listened to the crying of the little girl in the room.It was like a nightmare in the night, under the careful comfort of the palace people, the crying of the little girl stopped very quickly.

Hearing that there was no other life inside, Li Dan turned around and retreated. When he reached the dormitory of his concubine Doulu, he saw that there was still a glimmer of light in the room, so he walked in.

"The Lord has not gone to bed yet?"

Dou Lu, who was sleepy and resting on the couch, heard the report from the palace people, and hurriedly got up to greet him.

Li Dan nodded and smiled at her, then turned to the side sleeper, looked into the screen with his head, and saw that the second son Chengyi and the third son Longji were both lying on the couch, sleeping very unsteadily, and there were many bamboo horses and throwing pots scattered on the ground. Class children's toys.

"These two boys are very noisy, right? You are used to being quiet, and it is embarrassing for you to place them here."

After exiting, Li Dan took Dou Lushi's hand and sighed.

After Doulu heard the words, she smiled gently, quickly lowered her head, and whispered: "With two young men as companions, the concubine can also have fun. It's just, just..."

Li Dan patted the back of Dou Lu's hand and shook his head: "Needless to say, you should go to bed quickly."

That night, Li Dan stayed in Doulu's bedroom, and soon fell asleep with steady breathing after boarding the couch.

After an unknown amount of time, Dou Lushi on the other side of the bed was suddenly awakened by a strange noise. In the pitch-black curtain, she heard a few short and heavy sobbing sounds. Called in a low voice: "Master Lang..."

"Nothing, nothing..."

Her voice was dry and hoarse, and Dou Lu's fingers touched the emperor's face, and her hands felt damp and cold. She quickly withdrew her hand and leaned against the emperor's arched back, feeling the trembling like a child, and her mood was full of sadness. .

There was still some time before dawn, and the emperor got up and left.

Mrs. Doulu personally rolled up the quilt soaked in tears and bitten to pieces by her teeth, and put it in an inconspicuous cage in the room. After hastily washing up, she turned to the side bed to appease the two wrestling, quarrelsome The two young kings together.

The world is vast, and anyone is just a drop in the ocean. Whether they are present or not, life in the world must continue.

The January Ceremony of the second year of Changshou was held for several days in a row. After that, all the divisions followed their own orders, and the court affairs returned to the normal track.

In the morning, Li Tong received a notice from his aunt Princess Taiping at Yunshao Mansion, asking him to leave work early today and go to Luobinfang Bieye to receive Si Binqing Dou Lu Qinwang.

It was Li Tong's eldest cousin Xue Chongxun who came to notify him. This kid was wearing a crimson official robe. Although he tried his best to look like an adult, he still revealed an unconcealable childishness.

One of the contents of the January celebration is to award hundreds of officials. For example, Li Tongsan officials are added to the seventh-rank council doctor, which is a rank under the fourth rank, but the position itself has not changed.For Li Tong, who was determined to become a prince again, this was really better than nothing, nothing more than a little more salary and lumi.

But Xue Chongxun was different. He was directly awarded the fifth-rank imperial official, and he was released from the official position. He directly assumed the fifth-rank position of AMTD Fengyu, a subordinate of Dianzhong Province.

"How do you feel about getting out of brown and becoming an official?"

Seeing Xue Chongxun coming, Li Tong asked with a smile.His cousin, who is only in his early 12s, is already wearing a scarlet robe, and it really makes people feel that doing well is not as good as being born well.

"All the people in the office treat me kindly, but there is nothing wrong with going in and out. The government hall is really boring."

After Xue Chongxun heard the words, he had a wry smile on his face, stepped forward and pulled Li Tong and said, "cousin, can you advise my mother a few words, I am so stupid, I really don't want to sit idle in the office!"

When Li Tong heard this, he just lamented that this kid really didn't know how to be blessed. He sat in a high position that others could not reach at such a young age, and he still had a face of reluctance.

To be honest, he was really greedy for this position, and even wanted to help his second brother Li Shouli get it for a while.But before he could make a move, his aunt took the lead.

Shangcheng Fengyu is in charge of the horses in the inner and outer stables, including the imperial horses used by the Nanya Imperial Army.Although his grandma expanded the Beiya imperial army and transferred some of the idle stables to introspection, this position is also promising.

Regarding the affairs of the forbidden soldiers and horses, even if Li Tong had ideas, he had to be cautious.Some time ago, the polo league was held and Zhang Keji was given the position of deputy envoy of the idle stables, which was also laying the groundwork.

But his aunt didn't have so many scruples in doing things, so she directly put her son in this position.The provincial officials in the temple are different from other temple offices in other provinces. They are mainly used to arrange clan relatives and nobles and other close believers. The employment mainly depends on the emperor's wishes, and the foreign court can interfere very little.

Li Tong understands his aunt's thoughts better. It may not be because of any clear idea of ​​power control. It is more like a single mother's strength. Although the children have no father's shadow to rely on, they are not willing to let them If you lag behind your peers, you will live better than your peers.

But in order to be stronger in this point, he gave his son a fifth-rank official position. This is really not a comparison that ordinary people can engage in.

"What stupid things did you say? After being ordered by Fengge, it is no longer a private court. Since you are in this position, you must concentrate on the matter and don't think too much."

Li Tong patted him on the shoulder and said sourly.

After Xue Chongxun heard the words, he had a bitter expression on his face, and lamented: "I feel bored sitting in the yamen hall, why do I still have to go to the stables to raise horses? I have no time to go to the imperial city like a wandering soul all day long, and I don't have time to play with the bridesmaids !"

After Li Tong heard this, he wanted to kick this kid even more. The so-called summer insects are indescribable. You little pervert really don't know that there are more interesting things in the world than women!

He still suppressed his anger and encouraged him, so that if this kid had any difficulties in official affairs in the future, he would come and ask him for advice.

After that, he summoned Yang Chong and other government officials to explain the affairs of the government, and then left Yunshao Mansion together with Xue Chongxun.

When walking near the Duanmen of the imperial city, Li Tong saw the crowd gathered in front of the Suzhengtai government office, each one looking forward to it.Xiantai was originally the most overstaffed institution in the imperial city, so it was really noticeable that so many people gathered together at the moment.

"Go and ask, what is this doing?"

Li Tong was also surprised to see those officials and minions gathered so closely together, so he asked Yang Sixu to inquire.

Not long after Yang Sixu left, he returned in a hurry, but Wei Yuanzhong, the new Suzheng doctor, entered the palace today to thank him, and then returned to the office to perform his duties. Those royal officials were waiting here to welcome the chief.

Li Tong heaved a sigh of relief when he heard that there was no big news, but he still couldn't let go when he thought that Wei Yuanzhong was going to face the saint today, so he ordered Lego to go to Sigongtai to find the old eunuch Yang Chong. What a timely message.

After giving these instructions, he went out of Duanmen and went to Luobinfang on the west side of Tianjie together with Xue Chongxun.

In the villa in the square, Princess Taiping led the people in the mansion to prepare here early, and when Li Tong arrived, she quickly explained to him what Dou Lu Qinwang liked and liked about Dou Lu Qinwang's performance in this appointment. Very concerned.

This is not surprising, after all, the current Princess Taiping is not as powerful as the late Wu Zhou Dynasty and the Zhongzong Dynasty, and even the prime minister is half out of her family.Except for occasions and human relations at some court banquets, there is really little experience of directly communicating with such ministers and interfering in current affairs.

However, from his aunt's nervous preparation attitude, Li Tong could also see that Princess Taiping's invitation to Dou Lu Qinwang this time was not just for Xue Na's request, but also had other ideas.

But this doesn't have much to do with him. An official tycoon like Dou Luqinwang can be icing on the cake, don't even think about giving charcoal in the snow, the rate of return is too low. In his opinion, there is really no need for a deep friendship.But his aunt has her own standard of human relations, so he is not easy to interfere.

Chapter 0351

Not long after noon, Dou Luqin came to meet the appointment.Princess Taiping was notified by her disciples, and quickly sent her eldest son Xue Chongxun out of the workshop to meet her.Li Tong was also a junior, so he didn't want to be too arrogant after seeing this, so he went out together.

The two of them stood in front of the square gate for a while, when they saw Dou Lu Qinwang's carriage approaching, a horse-drawn carriage with five or six attendants.According to the time and position Dou Luqin looked at, this ritual was already very simple.

"How dare you be so courteous to Xunqing and Pingyang Gong!"

Dou Luqinwang saw the two people in front of the gate of the workshop, stopped the carriage after a few feet away, and got out of the carriage himself, showing his cautiousness.

Li Tong and Xue Chongxun hurriedly stepped forward to help, and said: "Mr. Doulu is the elder of the imperial court and a good friend of the family. Don't be fooled by the boy's shallowness. He should welcome you from a distance. Please get on the car again, my aunt is already at the mansion. Waiting for a long time."

After Dou Luqinwang heard the words, he said with a smile, "It's a rare opportunity for old people to be able to walk around the streets with two talented people."

Hearing what he said, Li Tong and Xue Chongxun could only be half a body behind, and followed Dou Lu Qinwang to the other industry.

Dou Lu Qinwang was in good spirits, and while walking, he turned his head and asked Li Tong about Yang Zhirou's condition, as if he had already treated Li Tong as the son-in-law of the Yang family.

Li Tong also felt helpless about this, but he didn't explain it too clearly.His current personnel relationship, apart from being his grandma and grandson, is also lackluster.

He doesn't have a prince himself, and although his official rank is considered high among his peers, he doesn't fall into the eyes of court officials like Dou Luqinwang.Counting down, apart from Yang Zhirou's relationship, there is really nothing else that is insensitive and can be used as a source of conversation between each other.

In front of the gate of Bieye, Princess Taiping had already been demoted to treat each other, seeing Dou Lu Qinwang coming on foot, she complained a few times that the younger generation was impolite in treating guests, and after exchanging pleasantries, they entered the main hall together.

The Doulu family originated from the Murong family in Xianbei. During the Southern and Northern Dynasties, when the Murong family's queen Yan died, he joined the Northern Wei Dynasty and was given a surname. After the Mutiny of the Six Towns, he joined the Yuwentai camp of the Western Wei Dynasty. The emperors and clans of the two dynasties had a very close relationship.

For example, Doulu Qinwang in front of me is considered to be the grandson of Yang Jian, Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty, and there are many children in the family who have been selected as princesses or princesses.When it comes to the background, it may not be much worse than the Dou family, but the style of the family is completely different, very low-key, not as troublesome as the Dou family.

Therefore, the Wu Zhou Dynasty lived very smoothly, and did not encounter any hostility from the empress. As the head of the family, Doulu Qinwang was even quite trusted, almost to a high position.It was precisely because of this that Princess Taiping valued this banquet so much, and acted a little more enthusiastically than Li Tong, the trustee.

If it was possible, Li Tong really didn't want to deal with this kind of old fox, the efficiency was too low, and he didn't get to the point after sitting down for nearly an hour from Dou Lu Qinwang. Going around, I just had a short chat with Princess Taiping's parents, and occasionally involved Hongnong Yang's related personnel.

Li Tong could also hear that Dou Lu Qinwang attached great importance to his specious relationship with the Hongnong Yang family.This is also a common problem of some old people in Guanlong. They are keen to engage in their small circles, and they will only take a high view of what they think they are their own people.

One of the reasons why Li Tong's family did not do well before was because the Guanlong family did not regard them as their own.Even his old man Li Xian may not be accepted by these people.

The relationship between the four sons of the emperor can also reflect the progressive trend of Li Zhi and Wu Zetian's power as a couple.Although the eldest and the second child are also married to famous clans, the wives' clans can actually provide very little help.Until Li Xian, the third child, married Jingzhao Wei's concubine in his second marriage.

Looking at the lineup of the fourth child's in-laws, it can be called luxurious.This also means that because Emperor Gaozong forced Wu Zetian to be the empress, the nobles of Guanlong, who had always had a bad relationship, finally bowed their heads during this period, and obediently sent their prostitute daughters out as wives and concubines.

During the Guangzhai period, the reason why Wu Zetian was able to easily abolish Li Xian and support Li Dan was not only the use of superior power and tactics, but also the fact that the potential supporters behind Li Dan could not be underestimated.Leveraging strength to fight, crossing the bridge and pulling the board, the game is really smooth.

Li Tong's father is no longer there, and his mother's family is from the south of the Yangtze River. Even if he made a show because of his grandmother's favor, he was not seen by these Guanlong people.Therefore, Yang Zhirou's condescension and entrustment to his daughter really gave him a qualitative boost to his reputation, but the benefits of this level are not so easy to digest.

Dou Lu Qinwang had a very happy chat with Princess Taiping, but he did not completely ignore Li Tong, and took the time to smile at him during the conversation: "I just found out the other day that the concubine of the mansion believes in Buddhism, and it just so happens that there is an ancient glazed Buddha statue in the mansion. I will give it to the family in the daytime, and thank the concubine for her kindness."

What he said was also a detour. After thinking about it, Li Tong realized that it was nothing more than to explain that his grandmother had given the scriptures a few days ago, and Doulu's family in the palace had properly preserved them, and he had already felt the deep meaning in them.

"Huida's elder brother dare not resign, Baoyu thanked Duke Doulu on behalf of his mother."

Li Tong cupped his hands and smirked, sighing in his heart, it is not easy for a stranger to survive in this world.

On the first day of the first lunar month, both the former Empress Liu and the noble concubine Dou disappeared, along with several eunuchs and palace officials who had followed the emperor's heir for a long time. Although this matter has not been widely spread in the outer court, Li Tong He is often forbidden to enter and leave the palace, and there is also a fixed source of news in the palace, and he has already known about this matter.

The reason why Dou Lu Qinwang is willing to come to the appointment this time is probably because of this feeling, full of crisis in his heart, he dare not offend the Queen and her neighbors at this sensitive moment, and wants to be kind to others.

Hearing Dou Lu Qinwang talk about this verse, he and his aunt gave each other a knowing look, and finally got to the point.

"Well, Yushi Xue came to my mansion to bid farewell when he left the capital. Knowing that his work involves Xunqing, I also told him to ask Xunqing for advice when he arrived in Xijing. Now that he is in trouble, It’s really sad too.”

What Dou Lu Qinwang said was nothing more than explaining from the side that Xue Jichang left Li Tong in the cold after he arrived in Xijing, and it was not at his behest.

But of course Li Tong also understood that without the backing of this old fox, Xue Jichang might not have dared to treat him so arrogantly.Although he had faded out of the current situation for a long time at that time, this was the murder of him after all.

"Although I was in Xijing at that time, I had a few encounters with Xue Yushi, and I dare not talk lightly about him. But now that Pu Guogong is in trouble with me, it is not good to sit idly by. When a living person is alive, whether he does or stops, It's just a matter of 'friendship'. But this matter involves a lot, and I dare not specialize in it alone, so I have the audacity to ask Mr. Doulu for advice today."

When Dou Lu Qinwang heard this, his face was a bit embarrassed, and he raised his hand and said, "Xunqing's strong words make people feel ashamed. Xue Yushi and our family have mutual interests, and now that things are going wrong, I certainly don't I will just sit back and ignore it. Just today when Mr. Wei returned to the capital, after saying goodbye to this, I will go to the mansion to ask Qu Yin about the matter, and then I will invite Xun Qing to come to the mansion to discuss good plans."

Speaking of this, he showed a little smile on his face again, pointed to Li Tong and said: "In the world, Mr. Yang is not the only one who praises knowing people. In the past, Xunqing was a jade branch held high in the temple. As time goes on, the reputation gets higher. Xiuge's eager eyes and ears are unknown. Such a talent, I can't sit in my living room, and the few people in the door are afraid that I will laugh at the old man who can't get close to the knowledge."

Li Tong couldn't help being taken aback when he heard the words, he didn't expect that this old man would be greedy for him, but this should be just a polite remark, don't take it seriously.

After hearing this, Princess Taiping, who was sitting on the other side, looked at her son and sneaked a glance at Li Tong, but she still didn't say anything.

Doulu Qinwang sat for a while and got up to say goodbye. After seeing him off, on the way back to Bieye, Princess Taiping taught her son, "I want you to go out and come in with your cousin. I hope you can follow him." Think about it, don't be underestimated by others because of your words and deeds, so that your mother can not be ashamed when dealing with relatives, can boast and speak, and dare to sell your son in front of others!"

Xue Chongxun was clever at the moment, pulling Li Tong to laugh and said, "I am not as clever as my cousin, but as long as I am willing to teach with my heart, my cousin will naturally know that I have merits, don't you, cousin?"

Li Tong chuckled when he heard the words, and Princess Taiping held him back, carefully telling him about the children of Doulu's family, and was very enthusiastic about Doulu Qinwang's ambiguous invitation.

At this time, there was also a conversation about Li Tong going on in the palace.

Returning to the capital of God in a hurry since Xijing, although he had already rested at home overnight, he was not young after all, and Wei Yuanzhong was equally tired when he faced the saint today.

Facing the confidants he had promoted, Wu Zetian was easy-going, and specially asked someone to add cushions to Wei Yuanzhong's seat to make him sit more comfortably.

After talking about some important military affairs, Wu Zetian changed the topic, and smiled again: "Wei Qing has been working for a few months, and I think there is no shortage of contacts with people in Xijing. Shen Zhijiu is in Xijing, and his reputation is too high. I would like to hear about Wei Qing From what Qing has seen, the people of Xijing really think of him."

After Wei Yuanzhong heard this, there was a cautiousness in his brows and eyes, and he lowered his head and pondered, his attitude was more solemn than before answering some important government affairs. After a while, he slowly said: "If your majesty asks questions, I have only worked with Xunqing for a short time, so I really dare not discuss right and wrong lightly. Besides, Xunqing is in the court, and what he does is seen by the eyes of the crowd. I don't think this minister, a distant guest, should criticize what he says."

Wu Zetian sighed after hearing the words: "Living people have a long life, and long-term worries are here. I can't avoid it. This kid is clever and can entertain the crowd, so it is inevitable that the praise is false and unfounded. He is short-lived. To be able to distinguish the authenticity, it still depends on the relatives. In the old year, when the capital was returned, people flocked to welcome it, causing anger in the street, and recently there were soft and strong feelings, boastful and strange. Is it a good choice that can be matched in the world? This one?"

After hearing this, Wei Yuanzhong's eyes flickered slightly, and then he said: "Xunqing is indeed of extraordinary quality, even His Majesty cares deeply, let alone the worldly people. Love is an obstacle, so I don't see you. The nobles in Guanzhong Being more powerful is not what Xun Qing is good at. If they cooperate with each other for a long time, they will inevitably hate each other. Xun Qing is talented and beautiful, and there are naturally many people who complement each other in the world."

"With what you said, I have a plan."

Wu Zetian laughed when he heard the words, and then said apologetically: "It's a private matter, you shouldn't disturb the public. It's a pity that there are very few people who can complain. Wei Qing, please don't be offended."

Chapter 0352 looks interesting, outspoken and cute

In the middle of the first month, Li Tong gradually became irritable because Linfang Yang Zhirou's condition became more and more serious.

Originally, Li Tong took advantage of this opportunity to send Xi'er back from the Yang family on the grounds of visiting a sick person, and returned all the accompanying gifts, and added a lot more. Benevolent.

However, he did not expect Yang Zhiyi to send his niece back the next day, as if he didn't understand what Li Tong meant, but Li Tong didn't send back the gift that Li Tong added, as if he took it as a gift of returning to the province.