Placid Chang'an

Su Cen felt that he might be the most leisurely court official in the world.

It may be that he has seen his trouble-making skills. First, he offended the two powerful officials in the court. Wherever he went, there were assassinations. A casual investigation could lead to old cases decades ago. As an ancestor confessed, he never dared to let him take over the case. On the pretext that he was a new official and familiar with the business, he sent piles of files here, trying to confine Su Cen in the study.

Su Cen is happy to be free, and helps Song Jiancheng grow flowers and walk birds on weekdays, and takes the opportunity to make up for the rules of officialdom.This case has been completely tied up until now, because of Li Shi's forced interference, but also because of his somewhat reckless behavior and ignorance of authority and change.I knew in my heart that Mr. Zhang couldn't keep him locked up. This case involves a lot. When he can really investigate with his hands and feet, he must be able to handle the law with ease. Can't pick a handle on him.

The life in Dali Temple is quite relaxed and comfortable, there is one thing, he is now an official residence from the fifth rank, and he needs to enter the court on the first and fifteenth day of the lunar new year to participate in the court meeting, although at his level he only needs to follow behind to see It's lively, but fortunately, there are always people who are unwilling to be lonely and willing to come out to entertain everyone.

Su Cen dozed off and hid behind the crowd, listening to the Minister of the Ministry of Officials recommend the candidate for the governor of Huzhou.

What kind of place is this Huzhou? People all over the world say "Suhu is cooked, and the world is full". This lake refers to Huzhou, which is known as the world's granary.

Originally, the Huzhou governor did a good job, but there were water bandits on Taihu Lake. The governor accidentally fell into the water and died while leading people to suppress the bandits, which shocked the government and the public.Later, the imperial court sent troops to encircle and suppress them, and the water bandits disappeared, but there was another disturbance about the candidate for the governor.

After all, whoever occupies Huzhou is equivalent to seizing a small treasury. Everyone has a love for money. The Empress Dowager Chu has always wanted to send her nephew there, but there is still a big mountain blocking it. The Prince Ning He's not a vegetarian either, he has to mess around in everything.

Su Cen listened to the minister's long speech, which was very close to flattery, praising the Empress Dowager Chu's nephew, his eyes slowly drifted away, and he unconsciously fell on the back of that person.

That Prince Ning didn't seem to care about this clown-like behavior, he casually leaned on the back of the chair, put one hand lightly on the armrest, and inadvertently rubbed the black jade wrench on his hand.

This person seems to be born with a distinctive bearing, handsome and handsome, who can be distinguished from everyone at a glance.

Sure enough, when the Minister of the Ministry of Officials finished the report, Li Shi didn't say yes or no, he tapped lightly on the armrest with his finger, and someone stood up immediately: "I have objections."

It was the Minister of the Ministry of War who spoke, and said directly: "In the land of Huzhou, floods are rampant. Sending a pampered young master there may not be able to suppress the bandits, but I will have to feed the water ghosts in Taihu Lake. I recommend Weizhou Sima Kangyu, who has a hundred years of experience. War can keep Huzhou peaceful."

Immediately, someone came out to retort, "It's unreasonable, there has never been a general in my Great Zhou who served as the governor!"

Minister of the Ministry of War sneered, "An extraordinary place should be treated with an extraordinary method. Have you forgotten how the last governor of Huzhou died?"

There was a lot of quarrels below, and it was the little emperor in the court who was in trouble. He looked here and there, glanced at Liu Zhen, and then at Li Shi, his little head was spinning like a rattle, but he couldn't make up his mind.

The eunuch next to him took advantage of the intense quarrel in the court, and quietly leaned forward to whisper a few words in the little emperor's ear. After a while, he saw the little emperor's brow furrowed, and before he could speak, he heard a light cough.

There was a moment of silence in the hall, only to see Li Shi raised his hand, pointed at the eunuch, "Drag out, die with a stick."

"Uncle Emperor?" The little emperor raised his head in a daze, and asked again in disbelief: "Uncle Emperor, what did you say?"

"It is an unforgivable crime for an eunuch to intervene in politics and disrupt the imperial power."

The eunuch was stunned for a moment, then knelt down and kowtowed, "Your majesty, forgive me, my lord, my servant... I didn't... I just followed orders, my lord, please forgive me!"

This eunuch has been serving the Emperor under the orders of the Empress Dowager Chu since the Little Emperor succeeded to the throne. The Emperor is close to him and supported by the Empress Dowager Chu. He walks sideways in the palace on weekdays, so he dares to make decisions for the Little Emperor in court.I wanted to convey the queen mother's thoughts when the prince was in trouble, and maybe I could invite credit and rewards in the future, but I didn't expect to hinder Prince Ning's eyes, and was given such a big hat for no reason.

Liu Yu finally couldn't bear it anymore, and took a step forward, "My lord, beating a dog depends on the owner!"

Li Shi raised his eyebrows: "Are you saying that the eunuch's disorderly government was ordered by someone?"

"You!" Liu Zhen was speechless.

Li Shi then said to the little emperor: "I'm handing over the decision-making power to you now, so that you can judge right from wrong and have your own opinions, instead of being manipulated and manipulated by others. If you are in charge in the future, you will also Are you letting a eunuch tell you what to do?"

"Uncle Emperor, I..." The little emperor was scolded in court, the two golden beans were shaking in his eyes, and he remembered that his uncle had admonished him not to express his emotions at will, so he held back his tears for a long time, and let them hang down "Uncle Huang, I remember."

"It's 'I'."

"I, I remember."

The emperor was so trained that he didn't dare to look up, and the people in the hall didn't even dare to show their air.Su Cen couldn't help sighing secretly, no wonder those people listed Li Shi as the first person in the court who could not be offended, the emperor was merciless, who would dare to commit crimes against the wind.

Su Cen couldn't help touching his neck. Now that no one's head has landed, it's really a blessing.

Li Shi said: "You make the decree yourself."

The little emperor looked at the eunuch who was kneeling on the ground crying, and then at Li Shi who was sitting upright. On one side was the valet who had been with him since childhood, and on the other was the stern emperor uncle. He knew in his heart that this man would definitely not be able to keep him today , but if he wants to personally order people to be executed, he will not be able to say it after repeated entanglements.

Liu Yu sneered at the right time, "If you want to control the court, I'm afraid the prince is the best in the world."

A crisp voice sounded from behind Li Shi, "Your Majesty taught His Majesty how to make decisions. This is to teach His Majesty to judge things rationally. Is it possible to ignore His Majesty being deceived by traitors? The Lord weighs the court for the sake of the great Zhou. Some people only do it for their own self-interest!"

Su Cen followed the voice and looked over, couldn't help raising his eyebrows, this Li Shi is really capable, he even brought his little Beloved by his side in the court, the person who spoke was none other than Xiao Yuanchen, Prince Xiao.

In fact, what he said was reasonable, but this Liu Zhen also learned Li Shi's tricks at some point, and he didn't buy anyone who was inferior to him, and just said "what are you" that made Xiao Yuanchen speechless.

Su Cen clicked his tongue twice in his heart, seeing that Xiao Yuanchen's face immediately became extremely ugly.

These words hit people's minds, who is this Xiao Yuanchen, his ancestors followed the Tai|Emperor Tai|Zu to fight in the north and south, conquering the world of Zhou, and later he was granted the title of King of Liangzhou in Liangzhou, a hereditary inheritance from generation to generation.He escaped the wind and sand in Mobei, escaped the open and secret fights in his father's backyard, finally survived until he became an adult, and just ascended the crown prince, a piece of imperial scroll sent him from Liangzhou to Chang'an City.This time, it's not a routine court service, it's not a knighthood to receive a reward, it's just because a certain censor with a cramp who didn't know where to say that his father supported the army and wanted to collude with the Turks to rebel, he was forced to come here as a hostage .

In Liangzhou, although the wind and sand were raging, he was still the young son of the Northern Liang Palace, and he could shake off two taels of sand by stomping his feet.In the blink of an eye, he arrived at Chang'an City, where dukes and grandchildren were everywhere, but he was an unaccompanied, lonely son who could be bullied.What's more, the imperial court recruited him here with the intention of confinement, his every move was monitored, even if he sneezed, someone reported him for contempt for the emperor, it was really aggrieved.

So he wanted to find someone to rectify his name and back him up. With the most powerful official in the dynasty as his backer, not only him, but no one in Beiliang Palace would dare to think about it.

Being despised by Liu Yu in court, Xiao Yuanchen's face turned blue and white, and he sneaked a glance at Li Shi, seeing that no one wanted to make decisions for him, he gritted his teeth angrily, and fell silent.

"Since your majesty is undecided, to be fair, you might as well listen to the opinions of neutral people." Liu Zhen smiled.

Su Cen said inwardly.

Sure enough, Liu Zhen glanced over coldly, "What do Master Zhengsu of Dali Temple think?"