Of course, Cui Geng understood that it was impossible for Wu Zetian to pardon Wei Yuanzhong just by relying on Wang Hui's intercession. However, this person is so loyal, Wu Zetian is really difficult to deal with him, so she let herself, Zhang Changzong's henchman, be a shield.

Cui Geng thought for a while, and said carefully: "Weichen thinks that Wang Yushi's intercession for Wei Yuanzhong also has some truth. However, people's hearts are separated from their stomachs, and they don't know how to do things, Wang Yushi hasn't seen Wei Xiang for more than ten years, even if he is sincere and sincere, it doesn't mean much. In addition, the royal history of the king is exempt from the crown, and the monarch loses his honor, which is suspected of coercing His Majesty, which is very inappropriate. ”

Wu Zetian looked at Wang Hui and said, "Wang Yushi, Cui Langzhong's words, have you heard them?" ”

"Yes, Wechen heard it. Weichen admitted that what I did today was indeed Meng Lang, and asked Your Majesty to forgive me. However, Weichen always believed that Wei Xiang was innocent. I also ask Your Majesty to find out about this case as soon as possible and return Wei Xiang's innocence. ”

"I have a point, step down."

"Yes!"

In fact, Wang Hui's combat effectiveness is quite strong, and it is definitely not Cui Geng who can be persuaded in a few words. However, Di Renjie had already gotten angry with Wang Hui, and he knew that Cui Geng was his own person, so he quickly withdrew his troops.

Wu Zetian didn't know the twists and turns here, and when he saw that Cui Geng had persuaded Wang Hui, who was known as "Wang Death", so he immediately glanced at this new favorite minister.

She said: "Cui Aiqing! ”

"Wechen is here."

"What do you think about the assassination of the prince?"

"This ......" Cui Geng smiled bitterly: "Weichen is not good at investigating cases, Your Majesty used this matter to ask me, but I was blind to ask." However, the crown prince was assassinated, and Weichen really had a suggestion. ”

"You speak!"

"The assassination of the prince must have been committed by high~ officials and nobles, even if it can never be found out, it is possible. It is not too late to make amends, and I also ask Your Majesty to issue an order to restore the system of jade deeds. ”

The so-called jade deed is actually a kind of symbolic faith.

According to the regulations, all officials of the imperial court who are qualified to go to the court have Fu Xin. For example, during the Tang Dynasty, the surname of the Son of Heaven was Li. Li and "carp" have the same sound, and at this time, the ministers all wore fish charms. When it came to the anniversary of Wu, the Son of Heaven was surnamed Wu, and he used the turtle charm to take the meaning of Xuanwu. In order to prevent the edict, when the edict is passed on in the palace, the other half of the talisman will be compared with the minister's talisman, which proves the authenticity and reliability of the decree. In addition, this is also an ID card after the minister enters the palace place.

Of course, the edict is an extremely unlikely event, and the meaning of the turtle talisman is gradually changing, and now it is basically an ornament. Cui Geng's proposal is actually based on the records of later generations, to re-establish the procedures for this talisman test.

The prince and the ministers are divided into kings and ministers, so his talisman is not a turtle, but a jade deed. According to reason, if there is an edict but no jade deed, the prince can disobey his orders, which eliminates the possibility of the edict to the greatest extent.

Wu Zetian instantly understood what Cui Geng meant, and exclaimed: "The proposal to restore the jade contract system is very good, Cui Aiqing, you really surprised me repeatedly!" But...... Your plan is very beneficial to the prince's safety, aren't you afraid of offending Rokuro? ”

Cui Gengxin said that my boss is Li Xian, and I am afraid that Zhang Changzong will be hairy, but he said in his mouth: "The reason why Weichen did this is precisely to wash away Zhang Changshi's injustice." If Weichen doesn't say it, I'm afraid many people will think that Zhang Changshou is the mastermind behind the assassination of the prince. ”

Cui Aiqing really knows a lot. Come, reward Cui Lang with 20 taels of gold, and 10 brocades to commend him. ”

"Thank you, Lord Longne!"

Finally dealt with this mess, Wu Zetian got up, and the ministers continued to drink the banquet.

Zhang Changzong did not return to the palace with Wu Zetian, but glanced at Cui Geng and called him out.

When he came to a quiet room, Cui Geng found that Song Bazi was standing with a few high-spirited men hanging his hands.

Cui Geng bowed slightly and said, "I don't know what Zhang Changzhi has to tell when he comes to the next official?" ”

"Bold!

Zhang Changzong changed color and said: "Okay, you Cui Ying, it turns out that you are just a scholar, even if you are admitted to the Jinshi, you are only able to live in the nine grades of Zhengzi." It is the cultivation of this official, so that in just a few months, you will be in the official residence, and the prime minister is hopeful. Such a great favor, you don't think about reciprocating, but today you help Li Xian speak, it's really unreasonable! Someone, take him down for me! ”

"Whoa!"

The big men agreed, rushed up, wiped their deaf shoulders and two arms, and tied Cui Geng.

Cui Geng hurriedly said: "Zhang Changshi, the lower officials are thinking about you wholeheartedly, they are really wronged!" Now that the crown prince Li Xian is dead, it is not a good thing for you! ”

"Well, what do you mean by that?"

"Zhang Changshi, please think about it, the crown prince is dead, can you ascend to the throne of the crown prince?"

"Nonsense, how is that possible? However, Wu Sansi or Li Dan are more likely. ”

"Then the prince is dead, will the ministers change their allegiance to you?"

"Still can't, I'm afraid they can't wait to eat the flesh of their own officials and drink their blood."

"It's still true, now that the prince is dead, it will do you more harm than good. On the contrary, it is the best policy to save his life, attack his position, and take the opportunity to develop his own power. Only then, in time, will you be able to ascend to that highest position. ”

"The Supreme?"

It is true that Zhang Changzong wants to be the emperor, but the person who really mentioned it to him is Cui Ying in front of him, except for the mysterious Taoist.

His heart moved, and he said coldly: "You dare to provoke this official to rebel?" ”

Cui Gengxin said, anyway, you already have that thought, what to pretend, Zhengse said: "Zhang Changzhi has the appearance of the Son of Heaven, and if he doesn't take it, he will be blamed!" ”

"Huh? Do you know how to face each other? ”

"A little bit of it."

"Good, good"

Zhang Changzong laughed and said, "If you don't take it, you will be blamed for it." Come on, quickly untie Cui Langzhong, ah, no, the official will come in person.

He first helped Cui Geng loosen his restraints with his hands and feet, and then ordered someone to make two good tea soups, which made Cui Geng startled.

Then, Zhang Changzong coughed lightly and said, "Cui Langzhong, this official just deliberately tried each other, you must not take it to heart!" ”

Afraid that Cui Geng wouldn't believe it, he added: "Actually, the officials understand what you just said, I have nothing to do to assassinate Li Xian."

"You really didn't do it?" Cui Geng's heart suddenly moved, if this matter was not done by Zhang Changzong, and in addition to the possibility of Li Xian's self-directed and self-acting, it was Wu Sansi who was the most likely. Yes, it's probably him! He wanted Li Xian and Zhang Changzong to fight and lose both, so that he could benefit from it.

Thinking of this, Cui Geng said: "Since it's not you, then guess...... Is it Wu Sansi who deliberately framed you? After all, it was also his job to instigate the tributes to make trouble. ”

"Wu Sansi? Benguan had already thought of it. However, his little tricks can't deal with this official, everything is under my control. ”

As soon as the words came out, Zhang Changzong realized that he was too much to brag, and said: "Wang Hui's matter is an accident, who would have thought that this old boy would be so ignorant?" In fact, even if there is no Wang Hui, Wei Yuanzhong will be dead this time. ”

"What do you mean?"

Zhang Changzong glanced around, lowered his voice and said: "The main reason why this official called you out is not to test you, but to treat you as his closest confidant and want to do a big deal with you." As long as this important matter is handled well, Wei Yuanzhong's case can be easily solved. ”

"What's the big deal?"

Zhang Changzong didn't answer positively, looked out the window and said, "What time is it?" ”

"Not to the second one."

"That's not good, wait a little longer, let's talk about it in the third watch."

Cui Geng and the others waited for a while, and when they saw that it was the third watch, they went out of the room with Zhang Changzong and came to the southeast.

A man in eunuch costume carried a lantern and did not speak, and everyone twisted and turned around and came to a secluded courtyard.

At this time, Zhang Yizhi had been waiting for a long time, and the group entered a side room, which was a wooden structure, and several round holes had already been made in the wall and nailed with wooden wedges. Open the wooden wedge and see the scene in the adjacent room.

The room is so large that there is even a hot spring that leads directly into the room, forming a small pool. The slight steam rises, presumably just right for bathing.

The decoration in the house is also very luxurious, and there are even many Yangzhou mirrors placed at will. On a carved wooden bed, pink drapery hangs high.

Cui Geng's face was strange, and he said, "Isn't this a woman's boudoir?" Zhang Changshi, you called the lower officials here for this? That's not the ...... Voyeur ~ voyeur? ”

Until now, Zhang Changzong didn't hide it, and said: "Stealing ~ peeping is peeping ~ peeping, but, do you know, who are we going to peep ~ this time?" ”

"I want to hear about it!"