Emperor Taizong's Growth Plan

Chapter 441

Cloud Country, Zhongqing City.

Yizihou Mansion, which used to be clean and tidy in the past, opened its doors today, with lanterns and streamers in it, which is quite festive.

Every few moments, the carriages of officials and eunuchs in Beijing parked in front of Yizihou Mansion.The gift giver put down the congratulatory gift in front of the concierge, then turned around and left without stopping for a moment.

The people in the Hou's mansion didn't even say anything to persuade them to stay, they just stood in front of the door and continued to welcome and see each other off.

This scene, not to mention the time when Ma Minwen was serving as Shang Shuling.Even the older generation of dignitaries in Beijing who stayed at home and stood aside in the middle of the court were not so deserted when they held a banquet.

Perhaps in the eyes of others, they just feel that this Yizihou mansion, without the favor of the holy family and the power in its hands, is just a neglected family, which makes people feel a lot of emotion.

But only the many veterans in the DPRK knew that the Yizihou Mansion, which seemed inconspicuous and deserted, had a great influence in the DPRK!

When the first emperor was alive, this Ma Minwen served in the court.After Wang Xiao came to power, he also took the position of Jiuqing by virtue of his smooth temperament like a fish in water.

After the current Holy Majesty ascended the throne, he, Ma Minwen, resolutely took refuge in him, took the lead and stabilized the government.Then the marriage with the Yang family, and the Qu family and the Tao family are the current saints, and they all talk about relatives.

When the power of the four families was at its peak, the important officials of the North Korean, Chinese and military classes were either former students of the several families, or they were favored by them for promotion.When Qu Cheng was serving as Shang Shu Ling, the mere family servants were able to order local officials, relying on this influence.

However, it is precisely because of this that Qu Cheng, who took over as Shang Shuling, was "seriously ill" and returned home to take care of him.By the way, Xiao Cheng was also given the opportunity to replace Shang Shuling's duties with the cabinet.

As the emperor, Xiao Cheng's thoughts hidden in every word and deed will be patiently pondered and guessed by the people below.

Among the four families, it doesn't matter if the daughter of the Yang family is favored in the harem, and the old Taiwei of the Tao family is still respected by His Majesty today.

But for the Ma family and the Qu family, His Majesty has already shown a bit of fear and scruples. Naturally, most of the people in the court dare not have any contact with them. come and go.

But even so, at the banquet held by the Ma family, there were still so many ministers from the DPRK and China sending people to give gifts.Even if there is no banquet, it shows how amazing the remaining influence of the Ma family is in the court!

In the study of the Ma Mansion, Ma Minwen, who had been relieved of his duties in the court and was raised at home, had a much better complexion than before.Even the slightly thinner figure in the past can be seen to be a lot richer.

At this time, Ma Minwen waved his hand, making all the people waiting on the side retreat.Even the eldest son who wanted to wait on the side was kicked out together.In the entire study room, only Ma Minwen, Qu Cheng, and Yang Xuanyan were left.

After a moment of silence in the study, Ma Minwen said with a smile:
"Although your and my three families have relatives by marriage, they rarely interact with each other. Today, I can only get together with the two of you through my eldest grandson's birthday party!"

Hearing this, Qu Cheng couldn't help chuckling, and said:
"That's right. This scene reminds me of when His Majesty first ascended the throne, and the Marquis of Anning did the same thing. He secretly contacted His Majesty by taking advantage of the birthday banquet."

Yang Xuanyan nodded when he heard the words, and said:
"Today is different from the past! Your Majesty, however, has never prohibited you and my three families from communicating... It's just for the sake of safety that we are so careful."

Marquis of Anning, that is, the title that Yang Xuanyan confers now.

When Wang Xiao, the power minister, was in charge of the court, Xiao Cheng used the relationship of the Yang family to contact the three families of Ma, Qu, and Tao. Only then was he able to quickly stabilize the court after taking power.Back then when Yang Xuanyan secretly contacted Xiao Cheng, it was just like today, in the name of a birthday banquet...

Hearing this, Qu Cheng quickly waved his hands and said:

"It's me who made a blunder!"

Xiao Cheng still remembers his old feelings towards them, and he never restrained them too much.In any case, it has not reached the situation where Wang Xiao was in power.

After a little reminiscence, Ma Minwen coughed lightly and said:
"The Taiwei is currently on military affairs, so he didn't come here. However, he sent someone privately to send a congratulatory gift and a letter!"

When Qu Cheng and Yang Xuanyan heard the words, they put down the teacups in their hands and sat up straight.

This letter is the key to the gathering of the three of them here.

"You should have heard a little about the recent events. Although Beijing and China seem to be calm on the surface, there are undercurrents surging in private, which makes people uneasy."

"The Governor's Mansion of the Chinese Army, the Forbidden Army Yamen, the Gyeonggi Prefecture Yamen, the Shangyu Preparation Office, and the Dongji Incident Factory. These important yamen in Beijing have now received secret reports. Now there are forces in Beijing that are secretly stirring up trouble, and they are so bold Arriving, I want to attack the palace."

But in just a few days, the news spread in Beijing.Even Yang Xuanyan, who has been at home for a long time and has always been far away from the court, has heard of it at this time.

Hearing this, Qu Cheng nodded and said:
"It was because of this matter. What did I think it was? This kind of thing, before it was done, has already become so well-known. The forces behind the scenes are obviously nothing more than a clown, so why worry about it?" So far?"

Attacking the palace, such a big event of losing one's head, has spread to everyone before the action is taken.It's really no wonder that Qu Cheng looks down on the person behind the scenes so much at this time.

"If it was only because of this incident, it would naturally not have caused such trouble..."

Ma Minwen paused, his eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice:
"The Taiwei sent a letter, but it was to inform that at some point, several yamen followed the clues, and even followed one of the clues to my Yizihou mansion!"

As soon as these words came out, Qu Cheng and Yang Xuanyan were shocked.

"what?"

"Why is this matter involved in the Yizihou Mansion?"

Ma Minwen raised his hand slightly, signaling to the two not to panic, and continued:

"The Qing is self-clearing. If you think about it, this is just a way for people behind the scenes to deliberately disturb the line of sight! Since I, the Yizihou Mansion, did not participate in it, I am naturally not afraid of anything. Every government office wants to investigate, and my Hou Mansion is Open the door of convenience and let it investigate.”

Hearing Ma Minwen's statement, Qu Cheng and Yang Xuanyan felt relieved.

After all, relying on the influence of Ma, Qu, Yang, and Tao, the four families will not be wronged.I'm afraid that the Ma family is really involved in this matter, so it will be difficult to deal with it...

But in fact, thinking about it carefully, with Ma Minwen's tact and prudence, and not forgetting to restrain the temperament of the children in the family, it is obviously impossible to take such risks.

"Since that's the case, it's a good thing to let it go. Your Majesty is now on his way back to the capital, and he will be able to return to the capital in less than a month. Why should we panic?" Yang Xuanyan said.

At this time, Qu Cheng did not look relaxed, but his face became extremely serious, and he said in a deep voice:
"What Yizihou is worried about is probably this sign..."

"The people behind the scenes want to attack the palace, and the targets are probably the two princes who are not yet one year old. Among the three concubines in the harem, only Yang Zhaoyi has no heirs. Even if we don't have the courage and thought to assassinate the prince, I'm afraid it will be difficult to put an end to the suspicion of interested people!"

Hearing this, Ma Minwen nodded sullenly, and said:
"Yes! From now on, as long as the princes in the palace are slightly different, our family will be suspected and even criticized. How can we deal with it in the long run?"

The alliance of the four families has deep-rooted influence and considerable influence.Under the great wind, this tree has already been the target of public criticism.If there is no way to frighten others this time, I'm afraid it will be even more exhausting in the future!
Hearing this, Yang Xuanyan frowned and said:

"so what should I do now?"

Hearing this, Ma Minwen said in a deep voice:

"No matter what, we must not let the two princes in the palace have an accident, otherwise it will be difficult! Also, it is not because we are greedy for power, but in order to keep the wealth of the four families, Empress Zhaoyi must also give birth to an heir as soon as possible."

Qu Cheng and Ma Minwen nodded in unison as they listened.

"The people behind the scenes have actually been suspects for a long time. It's just that there is no real evidence, so it is difficult to take down. Let's mobilize our own strength and contacts to see if we can find any clues."

"Okay!" The two replied.

But at this moment, outside the study, a servant from the mansion walked quickly to the door and said:
"Three marquises, someone from the palace has delivered the decree!"

In the study room, the three of them heard someone coming from the palace, so they got up quickly and came out. After arranging their clothes, they went to the front hall to greet them together.

As soon as he arrived at the main hall, he saw Chu Li, the great eunuch with palm prints in the palace, leading a group of young eunuchs holding brocade boxes of gifts, waiting with smiles.

Seeing this, the three quickly stepped forward, bowed and saluted, and apologized:

"Keep the Grand Duke waiting for a long time!"

Chu Li hurriedly turned away, not daring to accept the gift, and hurriedly said:
"The three Marquises are honorable, and our family dare not accept the gift. I came here today only by His Majesty's order. The three accept the order!"

"Your Majesty's will?" Ma Minwen was slightly taken aback, and said.

Chu Li smiled and nodded, saying:

"Although your Majesty has not returned to Beijing, you have known about the birth of Yizi Hou's eldest grandson before. Therefore, he sent someone to send back the imperial decree and a reward!"

Hearing this, Ma Min Wendun felt flattered, and said quickly:

"Hurry up and bring my grandson to receive the order!"

Although there was a banquet in Yizihou's mansion today, not many people attended.Therefore, the imperial decree was sent suddenly, and after a while of panic, there was no major mistake.

After announcing the imperial decree drafted by the cabinet to say auspicious words in response to scriptures and classics, Chu Li closed his hands slightly, handed it to Ma Minwen, and said with a smile:
"Your Majesty's eldest grandson Yizi is one year old. His Majesty has always kept it in mind and rewarded him with many rewards. Yang Zhaoyi also specially sent someone to send him an extremely precious gold and jade longevity lock. Even the two ladies in the palace have their own rewards. To the Marquis This kind of honor, no one can match it!"

Hearing this, Ma Minwen lowered his head and said respectfully:

"Your Majesty Long En, I dare not forget!"

Chu Li chuckled, then glanced at Qu Cheng and Yang Xuanyan next to him, leaned in front of the three of them, and said softly:
"And Your Majesty, let our family give some oral instructions to the three Marquis."

"It's common for in-laws to socialize and help each other, so there's no need to avoid it deliberately in the future!"

Hearing this, the three of them were slightly taken aback, and subconsciously looked at each other...
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In the Yamen of the East Police Factory.

In the East Factory, which makes outsiders look intimidated and avoid, at this moment, there is a sudden, melodious and extremely beautiful piano sound, slowly resounding.

Wearing an official robe, a middle-aged man with a refined appearance and an elegant temperament sits cross-legged in a well-kept garden, with a piano on his lap, and plucks his fingers.The sound of the qin, like the gurgling water, flows out from the qin.

In the sound of the piano, the artistic conception is full, as if you can feel the joy, anger, sorrow and joy of the person playing the piano just by closing your eyes, showing the rare piano skills of the person playing the piano in this world.

Wang Zhi, who was dressed in a big red python robe and had an outstanding temperament, signaled to the Dongchang fans behind him not to startle the piano player, and just leaned quietly in front of the door, listening carefully to the melodious sound of the piano.

It wasn't until the end of the song that Wang Zhi stood up straight, smiled and puffed up his palms, admiring:

"The sound of the zither while being tortured is really rare in the world! People in the world only imagine that this East Factory is like a purgatory on earth, and they dare not approach it. These people, no matter how hard they dare to believe it, in this East Factory, There is also a side to punish this elegant man!"

Bian Borong, a member of the Yin family who is in charge of punishing Qianhu in Dongchang, and also Bian Liuyun's master, got up slightly at this moment, bowed slightly to Wang Zhi, and said:
"Meet the factory supervisor!"

Wang Zhi chuckled, stepped forward quickly, and said:

"Why do you need to be so polite! Our family is about to enter the palace as an errand, so I want to come and ask, is there anything to be delivered to the imperial concubine or empress while being tortured?"

When Bian Borong heard this, his eyes moved slightly, he shook his head and said:
"I have troubled the factory supervisor, but there is nothing to send to the palace..."

At this time, Wang Zhi smiled very kindly, and said in a warm voice:

"It doesn't matter, I just asked by the way. In short, if there is anything to do with the punishment, please don't be polite to our family... By the way, if the imperial concubine has any orders, you can leave it to me to do it, and I promise to be considerate and proper." !"

Thinking of Wang Zhi's recent friendly gestures, Bian Borong knew exactly what he thought of him!

In fact, speaking of it, Bo Rong here is just a disciple of a music family, who was obsessed with music in his early years.Although I don't say it, I can't help but look down on these intrigues.

It's just that now, the apprentice whom he regards as his own daughter, even though he bears the status of a concubine of Xia Kingdom, is isolated and helpless in Yun Kingdom.

Bian Borong, who was already full of guilt for sending Bian Liuyun to the court of Xia Kingdom and causing her to face the current situation, naturally had no choice but to bite the bullet and try her best to help her apprentice.

Faced with Wang Zhi's overtures, Bian Borong, who already felt somewhat powerless, chose to accept the kindness without saying a word, and said with a warm smile:
"Your Majesty knows the factory governor's loyalty... Now that someone wants to attack the palace, the safety of this empress and His Royal Highness still needs to be taken care of by your own people. Please take care of the factory superintendent!"

When Wang Zhi heard this, he smiled even more, and said in a high voice:
"Please don't worry about the torture, the safety of the empress and the little prince, our family will never let it go!"

(End of this chapter)