Tiantang Splendid

Chapter [-] Entering the Palace for an Audience
Wang Fangyi couldn't help but ask someone to bring two wooden sticks to fix Linghu Defen's broken leg briefly, then carried them into a carriage found in the manor, and assembled the troops.Every prisoner in the manor is a "walking meritorious service", so naturally they will not let them go, they searched more extensively, and seized valuables such as soft and golden objects...

After gathering, more than [-] riders left the manor in mighty force, headed north along the Chan River, and returned to Chang'an.

Chu Suiliang was so angry that he vomited blood, but he could only follow closely behind. No matter what, he had to follow the officials of the Ministry of War into the palace and show himself in front of His Majesty.It is meaningless to think about meritorious deeds now. It can be said that "the one who sees it has a share" when Wang Fangyi made such a move. How much credit do I have left?Just to show His Majesty the position: I, as well as the entire Qiantang Chu family, are wholeheartedly loyal to His Majesty, and have no second thoughts. Whoever wants to stand on the opposite side of His Majesty is an enemy.

Besides, we are now taking the blame for ourselves and returning to our hometown, so you can forgive us and don't target us...

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A group of cavalry returned to Chunming Gate in a mighty manner. Outside the gate, the six soldiers of the East Palace inspected Wang Fangyi's badge and let them go. When they arrived at the bottom of the city, they checked again and asked why they entered the city at this moment. A group of people entered the city.

After entering the city, he went straight to Yanxi Gate along the main street, called to open the city gate and led more than ten riders into the imperial city, and went straight to the Yamen of the Ministry of War.

It was around midnight at this moment, but many yamen, including the yamen of the Ministry of War, were brightly lit, and many clerks came in and out at the door, busy.The rebel army has just decided, the government is waiting to be revived, and it coincides with a major adjustment of the power structure. There are countless personnel and affairs involved. Every yamen has to work overnight to put the government on the right track as soon as possible.

Of course, every appointment and dismissal of personnel and every government affairs of the court are related to the interests of countless people. No one dares to slack off in this negligence so that the benefits obtained are taken away by others, which improves the operating efficiency of the central organization in a disguised form. It's a surprise...

After getting off the horse outside the yamen of the Ministry of War, a doorman greeted him early: "General Wang is entering the city at this time, but is there something wrong? I don't know which superior officer I want to find, so I'll go and report to you."

Wang Fangyi jumped off his horse, threw the reins to the soldiers, walked towards the gate, and asked, "Is Cui Shangshu here?"

The door hurriedly said: "Yes, Cui Shangshu stayed in the yamen for a whole day today, and even ate lunch and dinner in the yamen. You know, there are too many things in the yamen now, and several Shangguans can't finish it."

With the defeat of the King of Jin, the Zuo Tunwei, Youhouwei, Youxiaowei, and many other armies involved are facing major personnel changes. The major events in front of the Ministry of War are cumbersome and complicated, and there must be no mistakes in the slightest. It is not a small challenge for the officials of the Ministry of War.

But at the same time of being busy and nervous, there is also the joy of being in control. Today, the Ministry of War has already held the appointment and dismissal of all the personnel of the Datang army. Excited.

Standing at the door, Wang Fangyi asked someone to plug Linghu Defen's mouth and carried him through the door, and said to the door: "Please tell me, just say Wang Fangyi... together with Chu Suiliang, I begged to see Cui Shangshu."

"Uh...here!"

Menzi glanced behind Wang Fangyi, Chu Suiliang?One of them was tied up and sent to the gate, and the other was Chu Suiliang. Could it be that Chu Suiliang was so determined to start a rebellion?
I was curious in my heart, but I didn't dare to ask more questions, so I hurried inside to report, and turned around in a moment: "Cui Shangshu invites the general and the Duke to meet inside."

Wang Fangyi nodded, glanced at the soldiers who were guarding Linghu Defen, and ordered: "Be careful, don't let him talk!"

"Here!"

Only then did Wang Fangyi say to Chu Suiliang: "Your Majesty, please!"

"Please!"

The two entered the main hall of the Ministry of War, one after the other, and then turned left from the rain corridor in front of the main hall, and went to the Minister of the Ministry of War to be on duty.

Along the way, many military officials saw Wang Fangyi and greeted them one after another. Wang Fangyi smiled back one by one, which made Chu Suiliang jealous.From the generation of his father Chu Liang, the Chu family has been famous more than their strength. When it comes to fame, everyone knows it, but when it comes to real power, they are too far away from the core of power. Originally, Chu Suiliang had the opportunity to truly enter the power of the empire. The central one was accidentally involved in Wei Zheng's manuscripts before his death, and was punished by Emperor Taizong. Although he returned to Emperor Taizong's side, he could only participate in military secrets as a "lucky minister".

And Wang Fangyi is just a mere general of the right-hand guard, but he entered the military office of the military center, but he seemed to be coming home, with a pleasant face and very respectful manners, just because he was Fang Jun's lackey...

From this, it can be seen what kind of power and influence Fang Jun has in the center of the entire empire.

It's really enviable...

When they came to the door of a duty room and saw the door was open, Wang Fangyi and Chu Suiliang went in directly, and saw Cui Dunli sitting behind the desk in official uniform, buried his head in the desk, and said quickly, "I will refer to Cui Shangshu at the end!"

Chu Suiliang cannot be called "the last general", nor can he be called "the official", he can only be vague and fool the past...

Cui Dunli is a kind person, and he didn't mean to pursue the bottom line because of Chu Suiliang's vague words. He put down the pen in his hand and stood up, waving his hand casually at Wang Fangyi: "Get up."

Then he walked out from behind the book case, stepped forward and stretched out his hands to support Chu Suiliang's shoulders to lift him up, with a warm smile: "The county is so polite, isn't it a disgraceful official? Please take a seat."

Chu Suiliang's gloomy heart seemed to be broken through a gap, and then a ray of sunlight came in, warming his whole body. This kind of feeling like a spring breeze has never been felt since King Jin was defeated. I have a good impression, even a little moved...

It is the norm in the officialdom to be popular but not black, not to mention that Cui Dunli and himself have never been in the same camp. At this moment, it is kind to be able to avoid making trouble, and to be treated with such courtesy is simply a model of morality.

Cui Dunli and Chu Suiliang took their seats one after another, but Wang Fangyi stood still and told Cui Dunli what happened...

Who is Cui Dunli? Although Wang Fangyi's words are not complete and untrue, one only needs to look at Chu Suiliang's embarrassing face to know that Wang Fangyi may have played tricks on this matter, and forcibly shared a lot of Chu Suiliang's credit. .

But it's no wonder Wang Fangyi, since you, Chu Suiliang, couldn't get Linghu Defen by yourself and had to turn to Wang Fangyi for help, then naturally you have to get a piece of the pie, otherwise, who else can you expect to work for you for free?
There is no such rule.

However, he also knew Chu Suiliang's current situation, so he patted the back of Chu Suiliang's hand with a smile, and said warmly: "I will go to the palace to face the saint later, and I will invite the Duke of the county to accompany me, and I will describe the details to Your Majesty, so as not to cause any confusion. omission."

Chu Suiliang only felt a feeling of "seeing each other late". He knew that Cui Dunli knew his thoughts and Wang Fangyi's thoughts very well, but he still offered to enter the palace with him. That's all, since he "surrendered anyway", he hasn't seen His Majesty yet...

"Cui Shangshu is anxious and kind to the public. I am very grateful. There is no need to say too much. From now on, Cui Shangshu has orders, and the Chu family of Qiantang will follow."

These words naturally meant to express my gratitude, but at the same time, I also wanted to associate myself with Cui Dunli.

Everyone knows that Cui Dunli is one of Fang Jun's most confidant "hawk dogs". Besides, this person is knowledgeable, honest and courteous, and has outstanding talents. His future is limitless. If the Qiantang Chu family can form an alliance with him, the benefits will not be too much.

Cui Dunli laughed and didn't respond directly. He just nodded and said, "Let's go, it's getting late. If it's later, His Majesty will probably go to bed."

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These days, not only the three provinces, six ministries, and nine temples of the court are busy, but Li Chengqian also has a lot of government affairs in the Taiji Palace. He deals with official documents day and night. Relying on the fact that I only took a two-hour nap at noon during the day, I barely persisted.

When Cui Dunli brought Chu Suiliang to knock on the gate, Li Chengqian had just finished washing and had to get up from the bed, and forced someone to open the palace door to bring him into the palace for an audience.

However, it must be a big event to knock on the que to have an audience at this time, and it cannot be delayed...

When he met Cui Dunli and Chu Suiliang and heard that Linghu Defen had been captured, Li Chengqian was immediately refreshed.

Asked to serve tea, Li Chengqian looked at Cui Dunli and asked, "Anshang thinks, how should we deal with it?"

"Anshang" is Cui Dunli's word, and the emperor's words commensurate with each other, which shows that he is close. Chu Suiliang on the side couldn't help but twitch his eyelids. Now it is not only Fang Jun who is "simple in the emperor's heart", but even the entire camp belonging to Fang Jun. Having won the trust of His Majesty, I believe that a powerful power faction will appear above the court in the near future, and the power will be poured into the court.

Cui Dunli said respectfully: "Although Linghu Defen came to Chang'an on his own initiative, it seemed that he wanted to plead guilty, but after all he failed to enter the city, and was captured by the duke of the county and Wang Fangyi jointly...How to define the period is still up to His Majesty to decide."

Although Wang Fangyi could not enter the palace, Cui Dunli naturally would not treat his family badly. He even mentioned Wang Fangyi's name to let His Majesty know that he had a part in it, and then he left the choice of how to deal with Linghu Defen to His Majesty.

Whether he took the initiative to admit his mistake, pleaded guilty, or was stubborn, defeated and captured, the initiative is on His Majesty's side, and the two diametrically opposite verdicts doomed the fate of Linghu Defen's life or death.

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "I have always been soft-hearted, and I can't bear to kill. Let Linghu Defen choose for himself. If he is still stubborn, no one in the world will blame me for killing. If he knows his mistakes and corrects them, How can I be stingy and give him a chance?"

The monarchs and ministers looked at each other and smiled, Cui Dunli said: "Your Majesty is wise."