Big Song Xiaohou Ye

Chapter 134
Liu E nodded expressionlessly, with no trace of joy, anger, sorrow or joy in the majesty of his face. "Li Ce, tell me what happened." Liu E said lightly.

"Yes, Empress Dowager." Li Ce replied with a bow, and then he described the situation that day in detail again. He knew that Liu E was extremely shrewd and was as famous as Wu Zetian and Lu Zhi in history, so he didn't dare to hide anything. At the moment, I said fifty-one-ten.

"Is Guan Yiqi dead?" Liu E asked after hearing this.

Li Ce was stunned, why did the Queen Mother know about him?
"Oh, I'm sorry for him." Liu E said with a long sigh.

When the Liao army invaded the Central Plains on a large scale, Guan Yiqi shot the vanguard of the Liao army to death with an arrow, which greatly frustrated its spirit. The morale of the generals of the Song army was high, and they defeated the Liao army in one fell swoop. , Zhenzong personally rewarded him with a bow, which was later passed on to Li Ce's "iron arm".

After that, every time the Liao army invaded, Guan Yiqi was the vanguard. He fought fiercely with the Liao army vanguard and never lost. It was a pity that he was revenged for beheading Wang Lin, the youngest son of the then Prime Minister Wang Qinruo.At that time, Zhenzong had passed away, and Liu E's foundation was not stable, so he had to sacrifice Guan Yiqi, and demoted him from a commander of the guards of the imperial army and a vanguard of the anti-Liao army to a commander of the frontier army.Since then, Liu E has been busy with government affairs and has been ignoring this matter. Just now when Li Ce mentioned Guan Yiqi's name, she remembered that Wang Qinruo had fallen for many years, but Guan Yiqi had never been recalled.

Li Ce was very surprised, the queen mother's fleeting self-blame did not escape his eyes. As a bank account manager in his previous life, he was best at observing words and emotions, and trying to figure out the psychology of the other party. It is obvious that the queen mother heard Guan Yiqi Her mood fluctuated a little while she was there, and combined with her performance, she should be sympathetic to Guan Yiqi.

Some old ministers understood this history in their hearts, Prime Minister Ding Wei had already frowned secretly, but Zhang Shixun and others were overjoyed, it seemed that the Empress Dowager was nostalgic for the past, so this matter had a turning point.

"I don't understand military affairs, Cao Wei, do you need a commander to spy on the military situation?" Queen Mother Liu asked.

"Reporting to the Empress Dowager, the number of people spying on the military situation should not be too large. Usually, five or six scouts and scouts are enough to go, with one leader leading the way." Cao Wei replied.

"My lords, there was a turmoil more than ten years ago, and there was a commotion. Do you still remember Wang Qinruo?" asked the Queen Mother.

"Of course I remember, the prime minister of the Zhenzong Dynasty." The veterans replied.

"Hmph, if I remember correctly, the relationship between He Ruinian and Wang Qinruo is extraordinary, right?" The queen mother looked at Prime Minister Ding Wei and said.

Ding Wei is 64 years old this year. He was conferred the Duke of Jin in the first year of Qianxing. It is also a three-point courtesy to him.

When Zhenzong passed away, leaving behind orphans and widowed mothers, the emperor was young, and Zhenzong's legacy ordered Liu E to assist the government. Many ministers opposed it. It was Ding Wei's support that Liu E gained a firm foothold. In recent years, she has worked hard and recruited talents. , Has gradually won the recognition of the scholars of the world.

Prime Minister Ding Wei also took this opportunity to further consolidate his power, and his followers spread all over the court.Except Chen Yaozuo, Zhang Shixun and other veterans who dared to oppose him, the other ministers chose to attach themselves to him.

"Reporting to the Queen Mother, He Ruinian is Wang Qinruo's nephew." Everyone in the court knew about this relationship, and Ding Wei didn't need to hide it.

"That's it. He Ruinian's doing so would be suspected of public revenge." The queen mother said.

"The empress dowager is wise, and the veteran also thinks this is strange." Ding Wei agreed.

Zhang Shixun, Chen Yaozuo and others were taken aback, Ding said what happened today?How to lift a rock and shoot yourself in the foot.

Ding Wei said again: "If it is found out that He Ruinian has indeed publicized his personal grievances, he must be severely punished. First, and second, Li Ce flouted the military law, opened the city gates privately, and put the lives of the people in the city at risk. Everyone is guilty and should be punished severely.”

Li Ce secretly scolded this old bastard for being ruthless, in order to attack political opponents, he did not hesitate to lose his pawn to save his car, he would rather abandon He Ruinian than himself!
Zhang Shixun and the others were tongue-tied, Ding said that he was indeed an old fox, they had no way to refute his retreat.

Ding Wei was good at calculating all his life, seeing that Empress Liu came out today, he immediately implemented this strategy, and exchanged He Rui Nian for Li Ce, so as to silence the Queen Mother and the mouths of the ministers.Ding said that He Ruinian is not bad, and he is still an idiot, he will abandon it if he abandons it, but if he can take the opportunity to win Li Ce, it will undoubtedly be a good political deterrent.

In recent years, a small number of officials headed by Zhang Shixun have repeatedly opposed him, but they have never dared to challenge him publicly.But ever since Chen Yaozuo returned to Beijing, this group of people has been ready to move. Today they took advantage of this incident to compete with themselves, so they must be severely suppressed today, so as to calm down those who dare to oppose themselves. Some centrists, seeing the situation clearly, attached themselves to him.

Li Ce secretly lamented that Ding Wei really had good means, he could instantly reverse the situation that was unfavorable to him, and also strengthened his majesty. Although Chen Yaozuo and others were just, they were far behind Ding Wei when it came to political means.

It's just that prosperity is easy to decline, and if it is too strong, it will collapse. Ding Wei is already under one person and above ten thousand. Doesn't he understand this simple truth?I'm afraid that if you are in the middle of the game, the authorities will be lost.The evaluation of Ding Wei has been quite controversial in history, but his final farewell was also quite lonely. Li Ce knew that Ding Wei was not the prime minister of Song Renzong. I am afraid that Ding Wei is not far from defeat when he is in full bloom...

"Li Ce is also eager to save people. He Ruinian is so timid, and he was the first to publicize his personal grievances. Li Ce was also forced to do nothing. What's more, he has made great achievements several times, and the court has never rewarded him properly. If you make a mistake, all your past achievements will be wiped out? The ancients said that no one is a sage, and no one has faults. Li Qing is still young, so the prime minister might as well give him a chance." Zhao Zhen said.

The courtiers were in an uproar, and the emperor actually pleaded for this kid himself!Empress Dowager Liu E and His Majesty both excused him!
Ding Wei frowned secretly, Your Majesty is so blind, the Queen Mother begged for mercy, the old man had already taken a step back, but your Majesty, you still came out to intercede, wouldn't you be disregarding the old man's face?Today's matter is not just a matter of punishing Li Ce, but a contest between two major forces. If I bow my head, won't I be afraid of Zhang Shixun and the others?Wouldn't more people dare to oppose him in the future?

"Your Majesty, you are ruthless outside the law, especially if the military regulations are so mountainous, those who violate them will be punished! This precedent cannot be set." Ding Wei said firmly.

Zhao Zhen's face turned blue with anger, this old man is so tyrannical, he really doesn't know what's good and what's wrong.

"Ding Wei, the Empress Dowager and Your Majesty have already said that you are still so stubborn, how can you be a minister?" Zhang Shixun began to accuse them. The situation was originally not in their favor, but now that His Majesty has spoken, he has a new excuse. .

"Master Zhang, if I still call you my lord, do you just call the prime minister by your first name like this?" Ding Wei said coldly.

Zhang Shixun didn't speak, Ding Wei paid homage to the queen mother and Zhao Zhen and continued: "The old minister has a heart, and it's all for the sake of the Song Dynasty. Please understand the queen mother and your majesty."

Old and cunning, he tried his best to put gold on his face, Li Ce cursed secretly, he was not qualified to speak on such occasions, he was self-aware and did not dare to speak.

"I know that the prime minister is working hard, so don't think too much about it." Liu E comforted him, but Li Ce could see that Liu E was faintly displeased.

Zhao Zhen kept silent with a cold face. After all, he was young and didn't want to hide his emotions.

"The prime minister's words are wrong. Could it be that you are the only one who is dedicated to the public in the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty? Aren't we all waiting for the Song Dynasty?" Chen Yaozuo stood up and said.

Li Ce secretly praised him for being beautiful, and Ding said that what he had done was infinitely elevated to the height of the country and the country, and he could no longer blame him. The only way is to return the same way to him.

"Of course the old man believes that Mr. Chen is also dedicated to the public, but no matter what..."

"Enough!" Ding Wei was still boasting, but was interrupted by a shout.

Zhao Zhen stood up angrily, pointed at Ding Wei and said, "Are I the emperor of Song Dynasty, or are you Ding Wei?!"

When Zhao Zhen said this, all the officials fell to their knees in panic, and the hall was silent for a while.

Ding Wei was stunned. He stared blankly at the angry Zhao Zhen, knelt down on the ground and kowtowed: "The old minister is guilty, I hope His Majesty will forgive you!" He has been an official for many years, and he understands this truth.

Liu E glared at Zhao Zhen sternly, which was rare. Why did this kid get so angry today?If the prime minister is offended and all the ministers are against the emperor, who will rule the world for him?The consequences would be serious.

"My lords are at peace, the emperor is young, and I don't know the seriousness of what I say, so don't take it to heart, my lord prime minister." Liu E was willing to apologize in person.

After such a commotion, Ding Wei couldn't say anything, no matter how domineering he was, he didn't dare to make Zhao Zhen unable to step down. If the Queen Mother hadn't asked him to step down along the slope just now, he still didn't know how it would end.Although he was very powerful, he was definitely not far from death if he blatantly opposed the emperor. He understood this truth, so after he got up, he bowed his head and stepped aside without saying a word.

Zhang Shixun and Chen Yaozuo were also extremely surprised. Zhao Zhen had been on the throne for nearly ten years, and the ministers had always said what they said. He had never seen him get so angry. Today, he dared to turn against the prime minister just because of Li Ce!
"I think Li Ce is innocent, please make a decision." Zhao Zhen said.

Seeing his stubborn appearance, Liu E knew that if he didn't go his way today, the matter would end without knowing how. This was the first time this child was so stubborn.Besides, Guan Yiqi's death made him feel very guilty, so it's fine if he doesn't pursue the murderer. If Li Ce is also charged with the crime, wouldn't it chill the hearts of all the military officers?Thinking that Guan Yiqi stayed in Zhending Mansion for ten years, and it was the ten years when he was the most vigorous.

Although Liu E has been dissatisfied with Ding Wei's actions for a long time, but now that Ding Wei's power is in full swing, she really doesn't want to turn against him prematurely. Zhen, it's not impossible for him to retreat to the harem... Huh, this world belongs to Zhao Guan's family. No matter what he is, he is just a personal minister. The old man has tolerated him enough. If he doesn't know how to advance or retreat, Just turn around completely!
Liu E quickly made up his mind that the majesty of the royal family still needs to be maintained.

"General Cao, what do you think?" Liu E asked.Cao Wei is a member of the Privy Council, neither a member of the prime minister, nor a member of the Chen and Zhang factions, but he is obviously a military officer, so he is naturally similar to Guan Yiqi, and Li Ce was brought by him today, Liu E is so Asking him, it is obvious that he is already biased towards Li Ce.

"The merits and demerits are balanced, and we will not be held accountable." Cao Wei said lightly.

The queen mother looked at the prime minister, and Ding said that at this time, it was like an old monk in meditation, standing with hands down, without saying a word.

"Okay, today's matter ends here, Li Ce is not guilty." After all, Liu E was old and tired after sitting for a long time, so she stopped procrastinating and quickly issued an order.

Li Ce finally breathed a sigh of relief, damn it, after tossing and tossing for a long time, he finally returned to his free body!

(End of this chapter)