Throughout the political history of China and other countries, the issue of taking sides has always been very important. Especially in the Song Dynasty, where the old and new parties were very fiercely contested, the problem of taking sides was even more common, after all, it was quite easy to distinguish between friend and foe after taking a stand.

There was a row of people kneeling behind him, and Zeng Bu and Zhang Dian both sighed.

As a close minister of the Son of Heaven, there is no one who knows Zhao Xu's temperament better than the two of them.

Zhao Xu is different from other emperors, and his affection can be regarded as his signature - of course, his handsome appearance that makes people's scalp tingle......

Empress Meng was the marriage arranged for him by Empress Dowager Gao, whom Zhao Xu hated the most, although the husband and wife relationship between the two only lasted less than three years, but before Meng used the death of Princess Fuqing to make a fuss, Zhao Xu never revealed the idea of abolishing the queen.

Even after this incident came out, Zhao Xu only sent the Meng family into the cold palace, and did not pursue anything else. He didn't even attack the Meng family, the mother of the Meng family.

Even if he learned that the Meng family was cursing himself in circles all the time in the cold palace, Zhao Xu only didn't hear the news, so his own character can be seen.

What the hell do those idiots on their knees think? The relationship between Tangning and the official family has not only not declined over the past few years, but has gradually warmed up. To put it mildly, then Tang Ning is obviously the official's dog, and it depends on the owner to beat the dog, don't you understand such a simple truth?

Sighing again, Zhang Dian shook his head and thought to himself, maybe he was going to see Zhao Xu angry for the first time in a long time.

When was the last time? After receiving the high-spirited envoy of the Liao Kingdom......

"You ......" Sure enough, as soon as Zhao Xu spoke, people felt his anger: "...... Is this forcing the palace against me?! ”

When Zhang Dian heard Zhao Xu's self-proclaim, he was so frightened that he shuddered.

Except for the great etiquette and the reception of foreign envoys, no one has heard Zhao Xu call himself 'I'...... He was really angry.

"Do you think I'm having a problem with my judgment? Or do you think there is something wrong with the Imperial City Division's investigative ability? ”

The civil and military officials kneeling on the ground were silent, and they also began to realize that something was wrong. What is the origin of this Downing?! How can it be the same as the official family's forbidden belly, you can't touch it?!

Tang Ning looked up at Zhao Xu, and saw that his face was a little abnormally flushed, and he secretly said something bad in his heart.

With Zhao Xu's physical condition, great sorrow, joy and anger are completely forbidden. Once it happens, it is completely unknown what kind of impact it will have on Zhao Xu's body.

Seeing this, Li Duzhi hurriedly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty is angry......

Zhao Xu grabbed Li Duzhi's wrist and took a deep breath. Then let him support himself and sit back in the chair behind him.

Then he closed his eyes and breathed for a long time before the strange flushing on his face slowly subsided and turned into a normal complexion.

Tang Ning also breathed a sigh of relief, if Zhao Xu was killed by this group of people now, then he would definitely be finished. After the next emperor ascends the throne, this group of people will be

They will themselves to the death to ease the guilt in their hearts.

"Get up." Zhao Xu's voice looked a little tired: "Forget about Zhongqing's proposal, the gunpowder that General Tang is currently using in the army is more powerful than the gunpowder that will be used as a supervisor."

This was made in the army after General Tang improved it himself.

The gunpowder used by the Luzhou bandits is as powerful as that of the superintendent. If the gunpowder leaked out by General Tang, the casualties would only be worse, so there is no doubt that the gunpowder leaked out from the general's prison......"

Zhou Cheng stabbed Tang Ning quite excitedly, lowered his voice and said sneakily in his ear: "It's really yours!" To be honest, I was thinking about how to clear your name! ”

Tang Ning smiled awkwardly and said, "Thank you big brother for caring about ......"

The gang of people kneeling on the ground were dumbfounded, and they even suspected that this was a trap set by Zhao Xu.

Some people are like ashes, and some people sigh and regret...... In any case, their overly drastic behavior just now must be recorded by Zhao Xu in a small notebook and slowly settled.

"Eunuch, do you have anything else to say?" Zhao Xu said softly.

At this moment, Zeng Fan was already disheartened, and the idea of pulling Tangning into the water together was also shattered because of Zhao Xu's words just now. So he shook his head and said, "No." ”

Zhao Xu smiled, then waved his hand and said, "Where is the Imperial City Division?" ”

The imperial city envoy ran in from outside the door, knelt on one knee and clenched his fists: "The minister is here!" ”

"Take the eunuch down and ask, you must find out whether the gunpowder is flowing out of the recipe or the finished product, and how it flows out."

"Obey orders!" The Imperial City Envoy replied loudly, and then stretched out his hand to pick up Zeng Fan and said, "Eunuch, offended, let's go?" ”

“……”

After the imperial city envoy took Zeng Fan to retreat, Zhao Xu knocked on the table and said, "Do you have anything to do?" ”

The hundred officials did not say a word.

"Since it's okay, let's retire today. Prime Minister, Privy Envoy and General Tang, the three of you stay. ”

"Only." The hundred officials agreed in unison, and then retreated one after another.

After everyone left, Zhao Xu got up and walked in front, leading the three of them out of the Vertical Arch Hall and coming to the Wende Palace.

The beautiful palace maids immediately brought tea and brought three chairs for the three of them to sit in.

Zhang Dian and Zeng Bu seemed to be commonplace, and sat down with ease. Over there, Tang Ning was still thanking the palace maid......

"Isn't it a surprise?" Zhao Xu took a sip of tea, swallowed it, and looked at Tang Ningdao.

"Uh...... What kind of accident do you mean by accident......"

Zhang Dian smiled: "Naturally, this is the first time you have participated in the court meeting, is the situation at the court meeting very surprising to you?" ”

Tang Ning scratched his head vigorously and said, "If you mean that the official family is angry, it is indeed a bit ......."

"Not this thing, it was before this." Zhang Dian explained: "At the beginning of the court, there was no serious topic, and it was always going back and forth. ”

"Ah, you said this......" Tang Ning nodded and said: "It's really quite unexpected, does it mean that every court meeting is like this?" ”

Zeng Bu sighed and said, "Yes, it's like this at every court meeting. As he spoke, Zeng Bu stepped on the ground of the hall with his foot and said, "This is the place to talk about things." ”

"Then the official, you called me here to ......"

Zeng Bu looked at Tang Ning and said, "A few days ago, the official family discussed with the old man about the possibility of conquest.

The old man meant nine deaths and one life, but when the official told the old man about your idea of preventing diseases, the old man felt that this matter was feasible. ”

Zhang Dian nodded and added: "I called you here today to confirm to you whether your statement is true. According to your method, can you really reduce the impact of the harsh environment of Jiaozhi on the soldiers? ”

Tang Ning blinked and said, "The gunpowder thing ......"

Zeng Bu said with a smile: "It's just a condiment, there is no impermeable wall in the world, and the old man can see some clues just by observing the purchase of the guys who only know how to work hard as a prisoner."

And how long has it been? It's been almost six or seven years, and whoever should know can always know, it's just a matter of whether he wants to know or not. ”

Before Tang Ning could answer, Zhao Xu knocked on the table and asked, "So what is your answer?" You weren't lying to me when you said it before, were you? ”

The speed at which the conversation progressed made Tang Ning a little unable to react, it was better to say that he was still in a state of confusion. After coming out of the vertical arch hall that had just made people feel palpitating, he immediately changed his painting style.

If it weren't for the fact that the heart was big enough to fit an elephant, probably no one would accept it easily......

Blinking, Tang Ning said: "I didn't lie to you, what Weichen said is the truth." If you have any doubts, you may wish to find some soldiers in the army to conduct experiments.

This level of thing, you can know it by trying. ”

"Well, I've already sent someone to do that experiment. But that was a few days ago, and I'm going to observe for at least three weeks. ”

"The prudence of the official family makes Weichen feel admired."

"Don't be busy patting on the back, Tang Mingyuan, I have more important things to ask you."

"The official family says it's okay!"

"I'm talking ahead, and that's the main purpose of calling you here today. Don't you give me a reply that disappoints me? ”

“……”

Zhang Dian laughed and whispered in Zeng Bu's ear: "This kid doesn't speak, haha, it's really interesting......

Zeng Bu nodded and agreed: "The first time I saw him like this in front of the official family, the old man probably understood why the official family favored him. ”

"Send you to lead the army to crusade against Jiaozhi, are you willing?"

“……”