Li You's Tang Dynasty

Chapter 792 Li Zhi's Murderous Intent

In ancient China, the dragon robe is not just a kind of clothing, it is a symbol of the highest power, it can be said that it is the symbol of imperial power, and it is the "forbidden robe" that the emperor can enjoy alone. Others include ministers, sons and brothers of the emperor, No matter how much the emperor favored him, he couldn't wear a dragon robe, and he couldn't even keep it private.

This is almost a "high-voltage line". If a minister touches this high-voltage line, he will be executed in severe cases, or exiled in light cases.Not only that, after the Tang Dynasty, even the bright yellow color was used exclusively by the emperor, no matter how rich and noble the ministers were, they could only be "big red and purple", wearing red robes with purple ribbons.

The well-known story of the "yellow robe added to the body" vividly illustrates this taboo.Later, the generals of the Zhou Dynasty put a yellow robe on Zhao Kuangyin in Chenqiaoyi, launched a mutiny, and forced Emperor Zhou Gong to abdicate, and the Great Song Dynasty was established since then.It can be seen that the yellow robe was the most important prop in this mutiny, and it also silently announced that the highest power had been transferred to Zhao Kuangyin who wore the yellow robe.

"Fighting the Dragon Robe" is a traditional play of Peking Opera. It tells the story of Bao Zheng, who was ordered to release grain in Chenzhou during the Renzong period of the Northern Song Dynasty, and met a blind beggar woman in Tianqi Temple to sue.This woman is the concubine of Zhenzong, the mother of the son of heaven, and has a yellow silk handkerchief as evidence.Bao Zheng promised to return to the court to defend his injustice on his behalf.

After Bao Zheng returned to Beijing, on the occasion of watching lanterns on the Lantern Festival, he specially set up a lantern show by Lei Qiang and Zhang Jibao to point out the emperor's unfilial piety.

Renzong was furious and wanted to kill Bao Zheng. The old eunuch Chen Lin revealed that the civet cat was replaced by the prince, so the emperor pardoned Bao Zheng and welcomed his mother, Empress Dowager Li, back to court.Empress Li blamed Renzong and ordered Bao Zheng to whip the emperor on her behalf.

No matter how upright Bao Heizi is, he can still handle this matter clearly. How dare he fight the emperor's dragon body?So I made a change, took off the Renzong dragon robe, and flogging the dragon robe symbolized beating the emperor.It can be seen that for the representative of the highest power, the dragon robe is more concrete than the Jade Seal of Chuanguo.

During the reign of Emperor Wuzong of the Ming Dynasty, Liu Jin, the great eunuch, was powerful and domineering all over the world.

Another eunuch, Zhang Yong, who was unwilling to be bullied by him, conspired with the minister Yang Yiqing to get rid of Liu Jin.The key point is to report to Emperor Wuzong that Liu Jin has disobedience and wants to rebel.With the emperor's permission, he sent someone to raid Liu Jin's mansion, and found out the dragon robe and jade seal, which confirmed Liu Jin's intention of treason.What does an eunuch want to do with a dragon robe hidden at home?Isn't he coveting the highest power?As confused as Wu Zong, seeing such evidence, he couldn't spare Eunuch Liu.

In August of the fifth year of Zhengde (1510), Liu Jin was sentenced to Lingchi.

At this time, Suo Yuanli directly reported that Li You had hidden the dragon robe, and all the officials in the court whispered again, and Li Zhi looked at Li You with incredible eyes.

"Fifth Brother. Is what he said true or false?"

It was the first time that Li Zhi questioned Li You with a stern voice. This voice was exactly what Wu Zetian wanted. In fact, Li You didn't hide the dragon robe at all. This was Wu Zetian's framing.

If Li You admits it, it is a rebellion. If Li You does not admit it, then Wu Zetian can send people to Dunhuafang to search, and when searching, just put the dragon robe he prepared into Dunhuafang. It is even more solid evidence of Li You's rebellion.

"This king didn't hide the dragon robe..." Li You looked at Li Zhi and replied.

"it is good!"

Li Zhi didn't speak, but Wu Zetian on the side shouted hello loudly, and then Wu Zetian said: "King Qi doesn't admit that he has hidden dragon robes, so do you dare to let people from my palace go to Dunhuafang to search. "

"You dare... want to enter my Dunhua Workshop, I think you don't want to live anymore." Li You shouted angrily!

"Haha.!" Wu Zetian laughed: "If King Qi didn't hide the dragon robe, why are you afraid to search for it? I see, King Qi, you really disappointed His Majesty.

Your Majesty really regards you, King Qi, as your own brother. Whatever you want, as long as your Majesty can give it, you will give it to you, but you want to rebel against His Majesty. You are really worse than a beast. "

"Wu Meiniang!" Li You looked at Wu Zetian and said angrily, "This king said, this king did not rebel, and this king has always been loyal to His Majesty, this heart can be seen in the sun and the moon.

The barbarian in front of me is clearly slandering. Could it be that His Majesty believes what such a barbarian said, but not the king? "

Li You looked at Li Zhi, and Li Zhi looked at Wu Zetian in a panic at this time.

"Okay!" Wu Zetian shouted "Okay" again, and then Wu Zetian said: "Since King Qi wants me to confirm your conspiracy, then I will not be polite. What the barbarian said just now is slander. What about King Qi's love general Su Dingfang's confession?"

After finishing speaking, Wu Zetian shouted loudly: "Xuan Su decides to enter the palace."

At this time, Wu Zetian was very sure that Li You could be kicked out of the court today, because Li You's performance was completely unprepared. As long as Wu Zetian could directly force Li You to a corner today, then Li You Yu didn't have a chance to stand up at all.

And if he could use a little more force, it might make Li Zhi want to kill. At that time, he could use Li Zhi to kill Li You, which would be even more beautiful.

At this moment, Su Dingfang slowly walked up to the main hall. At this time, Su Dingfang no longer looked miserable in prison, but was cleaned up and walked into the main hall. Su Dingfang bowed to Li Zhi: "Meet Your Majesty!"

"Let's get back down! General Su came to ask you, who ordered you to hide the treasures of Western Turks in Western Turks?" Li Zhi asked immediately when he saw Su Dingfang coming up.

"Your Majesty!" Su Dingfang stood up slightly, then looked at Li Zhi and said, "I dare not say that!"

"Don't dare to say it!" Wu Zetian hurriedly said: "General Su, you are afraid of someone in the palace, don't worry about that, as long as His Majesty is here, as long as I am here, that person will not dare to do anything to you.

As long as you tell who is the person behind your back, then this palace and His Majesty can keep you safe! "

"Your Majesty!" Su Dingfang looked at Li Zhi.

At this time, Li Zhi also nodded: "General Su, don't worry, I have a good word, as long as you tell who ordered you, I don't care who it is, I will definitely keep you safe.

Not only that, but I will let the past go and let you return to your original post. "

As soon as these words came out, Su Dingfang's eyes finally changed. Su Dingfang looked slightly at Li You, who was sitting behind the curtain, and Wu Zetian could see everything in his eyes. At this time, Wu Zetian was very happy in his heart. Flowering.

As long as this Su Dingfang can identify Li You, then he will immediately ask Li Zhi to order to search Dunhuafang, and if he finds the dragon robe in Dunhuafang, he can directly crucify Li You. At that time, maybe Li You Li Zhi will also be furious, as long as a little guidance, then Li Zhi may become murderous.

Thinking of this, Wu Zetian was overjoyed.

(End of this chapter)