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Chapter 718 Persuading the disturbance (5)

It was about noon, and the weather was very hot. Even though he was only wearing a single robe, Gaozong was still sweating from the heat, but he was obviously in a good mood. Although his body was still a little weak after recovering from a serious illness, he could But he was very energetic, he woke up early in the morning, wandered around the back garden with great interest for a long time, and when he returned to the bedroom, he immediately urged to pass the meal, planning to eat a meal before going to take a nap The last time, but before the meal came, he saw Cheng Denggao jumping in from the outside in a panic, his anxious face immediately made Gao Zong frowned in displeasure.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, all the ministers and ministers of the Political Affairs Hall have come and said that they have important matters to meet with His Majesty."

Seeing Gao Zong's complexion was wrong, Cheng Denggao didn't dare to neglect, rushed to the front of the couch, and hastened to report.

"Huh? What's the matter?"

Gao Zong is now a big shopkeeper, and he doesn't care about anything except military and state affairs. Hearing that all the ministers came to see him suddenly, his heart immediately tightened, and he was slightly wrinkled His brow instantly frowned into a capital "Chuan".

"Returning to Your Majesty, it is said that someone in the court is clamoring for the crown prince to supervise the country, and all the ministers and assistants can't agree on it, so they come to invite His Majesty to order."

When Emperor Gaozong asked, Cheng Denggao hurriedly bowed his waist a little lower, and explained the matter with a disturbed expression.

"What? Is there such a thing?"

Upon hearing this, Gaozong's eyes widened instantly, and he asked urgently.

"Your Majesty clearly learned that this matter has caused a lot of trouble in the city. The subordinates are spreading rumors, saying that this matter is the result of the holy will, and that the crown prince has won the hearts of the people and is in charge of the world. I also ask Your Majesty to make a holy judgment."

Cheng Denggao had already received orders from Empress Wu, so he would not let go of this opportunity to give Li Xian eye drops. The hints in his words were strong enough, and he almost didn't directly point out that the prince was behind the scenes. up.

"Humph!"

Although Gaozong ignored political affairs, it did not mean that he was willing to give up the throne. Hearing what Cheng Denggao said, his face immediately became gloomy. Pacing back and forth, a wave of anger rose up, which made the temperature in the bedroom rise because of it.

"Does Mei Niang know about this?"

Gao Zong paced back and forth a few times, stopped suddenly, glanced at Cheng Denggao gloomyly, and squeezed out a question through his teeth.

"Returning to Your Majesty, Your Majesty knew about this matter yesterday, but she did not dare to judge rashly because it involved the Tian family. To avoid suspicion, Your Majesty went to the White Horse Temple to offer incense early this morning. Before leaving, she only confessed that all political affairs All the resolutions of the church, the empress has no objection, everything is up to His Majesty's holy ruling."

Being stared at by Gao Zong, even if Cheng Denggao had been mentally prepared, he still couldn't help breaking out in a cold sweat, but he didn't dare to delay a little, and rushed to report.

"Well, I see, go, and announce that all the ministers and ministers will meet together!"

Although Gaozong was cowardly, he was not considered a fool. Although he was confused, he did not express his opinion in a hurry, because he had already realized that this matter was not easy. If he could not handle it well, the court would definitely be in chaos. Whether it is the fall of the crown prince or the resignation of Empress Wu, it is not something that Gaozong would like to see. After pondering for a while, he decided to listen to what the ministers said before making further calculations.

"promise!"

Seeing that Gao Zong didn't get angry, Cheng Denggao couldn't help being a little disappointed, but he didn't dare to express it in front of Gao Zong. He could only respectfully respond, and hurried out of the bedroom. Accompanying Pei Xingjian and other ministers came in from outside.

"Come on and see Your Majesty!"

As soon as the Zaifu turned around the screen, they saw Gaozong sitting on the couch with a gloomy face, they couldn't help but cheered up, but they didn't dare to be rude, and rushed forward one after another, behaved There are too many visits to worship.

"Forget it, after all, it's all a fuss, huh?"

Gaozong was in a bad mood, so he didn't give the ministers a good look, he raised his hand with a dark face, and said with displeasure.

"Qizou Your Majesty, I have received nearly a hundred sons today, all of whom are recommending the crown prince to oversee the country. It is related to the state system, and I dare not do it alone. I am here to invite Your Majesty to make a decision."

Seeing Gao Zong's complexion was not right, after thanking the ministers, all the ministers shut their mouths tightly, and no one was willing to speak easily. After a long period of embarrassing silence, Pei Xingjian, the chief minister, had no choice but to stand up , carefully reported the statement.

"Well, I know, let's talk about it, do you have any regulations on this matter?"

Although Gaozong was annoyed in his heart, he didn't want to attack the ministers, so he could only forcefully suppress the anxiety in his heart, and asked as gently as possible.

"Responding to His Majesty's words, this is a big matter, and the ministers really dare not preside over it. Only His Majesty's holy orders should be obeyed."

Pei Xingjian was originally worried that Gao Zong would ask about Tiao Chen, but when he heard that Gao Zong really asked about it as soon as he came up, he couldn't help but feel a little numb, so he had no choice but to respond vaguely.

"All the princes are the pillars of the country. I entrust the government affairs to you, etc., because I hope that the princes can share my worries. No matter how big or small, the political affairs hall is in charge of it. By the way, didn't Pei Aiqing want to tell me that you can't even figure out the details, huh?"

Pei Xingjian wanted to be vague, but it was a pity that Gaozong didn't intend to let him pass by so easily, he relentlessly clung to Chen, his words contained guns and sticks, and he was beaten so hard that Pei Xingjian was sweating profusely endlessly.

"Your Majesty forgives the sin, the ministers are incompetent, ashamed, ashamed."

Even though Pei Xingjian had been in the officialdom for a long time, he was stunned by Gaozong's sap. He knew that Gaozong's move was intentional, and his intention was to force the Zhengshitang to decide the matter, but But he didn't dare to complain, he could only take half a step back in fear, bowed his body down, and confessed his fault with a face full of shame.

"Incompetent? I don't believe that all the lords are so incompetent. Hmph, everything cannot escape the word 'seriousness'. This is the only way to manage politics. I don't want to hear any excuses. Let's make a statement and come to see me again. Everyone back down."

Gaozong himself didn't know how to resolve such a lawsuit, especially since he didn't know the intentions of the prince and empress Wu, he was even more unwilling to make a holy judgment on this matter. Who would be in charge of the political affairs hall? He scolded Pei Xingjian unceremoniously, and kicked the ball back to the feet of the ministers in the Zhengshitang.

"No, the minister will leave."

Hearing Gao Zong's words, the ministers who originally expected to hand over the conflict were all dumbfounded, but when they saw Gao Zong's gloomy face, no one dared to say "no". He bowed to the promise, reluctantly exited the bedroom, turned back to the political affairs hall, and then made the "difficult childbirth" statement without mentioning it.

"A bunch of slickers!"

Zhu Zaifu went away, but Gaozong's mood did not improve, on the contrary, he got up suddenly, scolded angrily, flicked his big sleeves, and walked back and forth in the palace with his head down Walking around, the speed was extremely fast, and Cheng Deng who was waiting on the side was dazed, but he didn't dare to make the slightest movement, for fear that Gaozong would turn his anger on his own head, so he could only move cautiously. He held his breath and waited silently.

"Go, Prince Xuan is here to see me!"

After wandering around for a while, Gaozong suddenly stopped, gritted his teeth, glared at Cheng Denggao, and squeezed out a sentence from between his teeth.

"No, the old slave obeys the order!"

Seeing Gaozong's distraught look, Cheng Denggao didn't dare to say anything, he hurriedly responded, turned around and rushed out of the bedroom.

"Wait a minute, go, invite Meiniang to me first!"

Before Cheng Denggao left, Gaozong changed his mind again.

"Ah, yes, the old slave is going now, right now!"

Hearing that Emperor Gaozong wanted to see Empress Wu first, Cheng Denggao's hanging heart immediately fell to the ground, but he didn't dare to show it in front of Emperor Gaozong. After leaving the bedroom, he hurried to the White Horse Temple in a carriage... In the study room of the East Palace of the Taiji Palace, Li Xianduan, dressed in court uniform, was sitting behind the copywriting, holding a booklet, and seemed to be reading it attentively, but in fact he didn't see it for a long time. Seeing that Li Xian turned the previous page, it was obvious that his thoughts were not on the book itself at all. The reason why he appeared so calm was actually due to his energy-cultivating skills. Strangely, this time the turmoil was a bit big, even though he had already prepared a plan in mind, there was no guarantee that there would be no omissions, if there was a slight mistake, the consequences would be unimaginable, even if he was as strong as Li Xian, he would still be nervous because of it.

"Your Highness."

Just as Li Xian was in a dull daze, a figure flashed in the study room, and Luo Tong, who was dressed as a guard of the Eastern Palace, had already appeared in the room, but he saw him striding towards the copywriting with a big stride, and hurriedly bowed , called out softly.

"Well, how's the situation?"

Hearing the sound, Li Xian immediately raised his head, glanced at Luo Tong, and asked in a calm tone.

"Returning to His Highness, news came from the inside. It is said that the Political Affairs Hall could not make a decision, and went to meet the saint to ask for the Holy Judgment, but unexpectedly, His Majesty did not say a word, but asked the Political Affairs Hall to discuss this matter. In addition, His Majesty has sent Cheng Denggao went to the White Horse Temple to return to the palace of Empress Xuan!"

As Li Xian's confidant, Luo Tong naturally knew the general reason of the matter, how could he not know the importance of this matter, once he heard Li Xian's question, he dared not be negligent, and hurried to report the news he got Once reported.

Heh, the old man still trusts the old thief and wife more, I'm afraid there will be twists and turns in the matter!
When he heard that it was Empress Wu who was summoned by Gao Zong first, Li Xian's heart sank unavoidably. Although his face remained calm, there was a trace of sadness in his eyes.

(End of this chapter)