When Cui Geng heard this, he couldn't help but secretly ponder, he couldn't imagine that the power of the secret hall was so great, it seemed that the reason why Li Dan wanted to protect Li Xiu was not just for the love of the monarch and the minister.

He thought for a moment and asked, "Then if Weichen gives up his grudge with Li Gongzi, will he no longer be able to compete for the position of the master of the secret hall in the future?" ”

"How is that possible?" Li Xiandao: "It's a pity to just let go of such a good opportunity now." You must know that the position of the master of this secret hall can only be changed if the head of the family with the five surnames and seven wangs agrees. Li Xiu has the full support of the Li clan in Longxi, and in the future, if you want to take the position of the master of this secret hall, it will not be so easy. Or even ...... It's hard to climb. ”

"Hehe, it's hard to climb to the sky?" Cui Geng's chest was pulled, and he said proudly: "Since Weichen stepped into the official career, what has he done that is not as difficult as climbing to the sky?" ”

Li Xiandao: "So, after listening to the introduction of this king, you still want to agree to my imperial brother's conditions?" ”

"Yes, exactly."

In fact, for Li Xian, no matter how Cui Geng chooses, he will make sure that he will not lose, and said: "Since Cui Aiqing has made up his mind, it is not good for this king to be a villain again." ”

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Now that the deal between Li Xian and Li Dan has been reached, there is no suspense about the position of the crown prince.

Three days later, Li Dan took the initiative to go to the table and declared that he was shallow in virtue, and that he should give the crown prince to Li Xian, the king of Luling, both in terms of identity and ability.

Her Majesty the Empress soon issued an order to re-establish Li Xian, the king of Luling, as the crown prince. In addition, Li Dan moved out of the East Palace and was demoted to the prime minister. In fact, Li Dan's original title was the king of Xiang, and he was not so wronged.

Li Xian ascended the throne, Li Dan became an idle prince, and the secret transaction between them was poked out by whom.

On the surface, this is not a bad thing for Cui Geng. At least, being able to participate in such a secret matter shows that Cui Geng's actual influence is no longer under any important ministers of the current dynasty. With the spread of this news, the atmosphere of banqueting Cui Geng has formed a small high ~ tide. He is a small five-grade writer, no one dares to offend, and he is a big student ~ a sense of lack of skills.

Fortunately, people quickly diverted their attention, because there have been too many weddings in Luoyang recently.

Li Xian ascended the throne, and the battle for the crown prince has been settled.

Li Xian and Li Dan's many adult children, who were originally avoided by everyone, have suddenly become fragrant and sweet, and people continue to come to propose marriage.

Wu Zetian was also very happy to see it come to fruition, and the edict of marriage was issued one after another, and even took the initiative to match people from the Wu family and the Li family.

The only thing that made Her Majesty the Empress touch the nail was Li Bao'er. Wu Sansi desperately said that Wu Zetian would let her marry Li Bao'er and Wu Chongxun.

However, Li Bao'er firmly disagreed. In the end, he was in a hurry, and shook out the matter of Wu Chongxun's coveting of Empress Wei.

Wu Zetian heard this, and he didn't have the face to force Li Bao'er anymore, so the marriage was stopped.

Wu Chongxun is hopeless, but the others are hopeful.

Li Bao'er is not only the daughter of the prince of the dynasty, but also the first beauty of the Great Zhou, such a character, but who has some qualifications, who doesn't care? The prince's east palace was suddenly full of people.

However, the crown prince Li Xian did not let go of anyone, only said that as long as Li Bao'er took a fancy to it, he would never stop it.

The Tang royal family is quite unscrupulous, but no one accuses Li Xian of not conforming to etiquette. So, the young talents of each family, each with their own means, began to pursue this Anle princess.

However, Li Bao'er did not show a particularly good impression of any young man. I was really anxious, so I said that what I liked was the world-famous Cui Geng Cui Erlang.

Of course, no one took her words seriously. Cui Geng has two wives, and even one of them is Princess Pingyang, how can it be possible to marry another Princess Anle?

Therefore, everyone regarded Li Bao'er's words as childish words. On the other hand, in response to the scene, he also used this matter to make fun of Cui Geng.

Suddenly, another half a month passed, and Luoyang City was calm, and even filled with a peaceful and happy atmosphere.

But in fact...... Everyone seems to have forgotten one thing.

Inside the Cui Mansion, the back house.

Smack!

Lu Ruolan slapped a chess piece and said slowly: "Husband, the concubine has heard the ancients say a sentence, I don't know how to say it, why don't you explain it to me?" ”

"This ......" As soon as Cui Geng heard this, he knew that it must be fine. The reason is very simple, Lu Ruolan is a five-surname seven-wang girl with a good education. If she didn't understand the words of the ancients, she would give it to herself!

Cui Genggan laughed dryly and said, "I don't know what Ruolan wants to ask?" ”

It is "people do not believe in their words, and they do not know what they can do", this sentence. ”

Cui Gengdao: "This sentence is from "The Analects of Politics", which is true, people must believe in their words, otherwise it will not work. ”

"Oh? Is it? Then Erlang, you don't believe in your words, don't you can't do it? ”

Cui Geng's face was full of grievances, and he said, "I...... Where did I not believe me? ”

Lu Ruolan pursed her lips slightly, and said, "Hmph, what did you say before you left Chang'an, after you come back, let those female soldiers move places." Why hasn't it been so long? ”

"I'm ......" Cui Geng scratched his head, as if he did reveal this meaning, but it was not the original words.

However, when he was about to open his mouth to explain a few words, Lu Ruolan winked, and Wang Meifang spoke again.

The beauty lowered her head and said weakly: "Also, the husband once said that after he comes back, he will be added to the official and enter the knighthood, and then he will marry the concubine in a beautiful manner." Right now...... The concubine has been in the door for so long, where are you to add an official to the knight? ”

"I ......"

Cui Geng rolled his eyes when he was squeezed, and said in his heart, Wang Meifang has always been gentle as water, and never raised a bar with herself, which was taught badly by Lu Ruolan.

Of course, Cui Geng was already at a loss, so he didn't dare to accuse Wang Meifang in person. Cui Geng's eyes rolled, fell on Qin Yu'er's body, and said, "Yu'er, do you say that the husband is a villain who is untrustworthy?"

"I ...... I listened to Sister Ruolan. ”

Cui Geng was speechless and asked Cangtian, secretly thinking, how did you form a united front with Lan? Aren't you going to fake your illness? Why did the chain fall off at this critical moment? It seems that this woman is jealous, and she has really lost her mind!

Pedal pedal pedal ~~

Just when Cui Geng was embarrassed, suddenly a heavy footstep came, and Feng Changqing's big voice sounded outside the door, saying, "Cui Geng's book is inside?" There is an envoy in the palace to announce your entry into the palace! ”

"Okay, this official is here."

Cui Gengru was pardoned, and quickly got up and walked out.

When he first arrived at the door, he suddenly stopped and said, "What is the untrustworthy word?" Isn't the husband waiting for His Majesty's will? Maybe Your Majesty has forgotten about it. Maybe today, her old man helped me solve these two things? ”

Lu Ruolan knocked on the bricks and nails, and said, "Then if Your Majesty is looking for you, isn't it for this?" ”

"There are no conditions, to create conditions, I also have to make His Majesty remember."

After speaking, Cui Geng shook his spirits, followed the little eunuch, and went straight to the palace.

In fact, he also wondered, Wu Zetian has clear rewards and punishments, it is said that he has made such a great contribution, it is reasonable, and he should also promote his official position, right? The prince's right eunuchs led the mansion to take it back, which is a matter of course, why hasn't Her Majesty the Empress helped him solve it?

Said she had Alzheimer's and forgot about it? This reason is just to save face, but in fact it is very far-fetched.

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At the same time, inside the Tongtian Palace.

Wu Zetian is high in the main seat, and the two male favorites Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi are accompanied by the side seats.

Cheng Ji Ji fell to his knees in the imperial history of the right Su Zhengtai and said: "Wei Chen see my emperor long live, long live, long live." ”

"Ji Aiqing is flat and gives a seat."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

Wu Zetian said slowly: "Ji Aiqing, about the opinion on the reward of the author Lang Cui Geng, Wulang and Liulang have already told me. It's just that I'm still a little hesitant and want to hear your opinion directly. ”

"Yes." Ji Ji said respectfully: "I don't know why Your Majesty hesitated? ”

Wu Zetian was embarrassed: "After all, Cui Geng has made great contributions to the country, but I have risen and fallen to him in the dark, I am afraid that the world will say that my reward and punishment are unfair." What's more, this is not just an ordinary rise and fall, but it is really he who wronged him who made him the target of public criticism. ”

Ji Ji had a plan for this problem, and raised his head and said: "Weichen thinks that His Majesty's words are wrong. As a monarch, of course, there should be clear rewards and punishments, but that is just a small benevolence and small righteousness. Your Majesty now, what you should consider more is benevolence and righteousness! ”

"What benevolence?"

"Today, the greatest benevolence and righteousness is to find a way to make the Li family and the Wu family always want to live in harmony. Otherwise, a hundred years after Your Majesty, it will be the time when swords and soldiers are everywhere. At that time, the lives will be ruined, and the Li family or the martial family will be raided and exterminated, which is not only a great misfortune for the common people in the world, but also not what His Majesty wants to see, right? ”

Wu Zetian said unknowingly: "Go on!" ”

Ji Ji took a deep breath, shook his spirits, and continued: "However, how easy is it to let the Li family and the martial family live in harmony? May I ask your Majesty, will there be a dispute between the water and the earth into a piece of mud? ”

Wu Zetian said: "No." ”

"Then divide the mud into two halves, one is molded into the Buddha, and the other is molded into the Heavenly Venerable, will there be disputes?"

"One is the chief of the Buddha, the other is the respect of the Tao, of course there will be disputes."

"Now the problem comes, the Li family and the Wu family each keep their duties, and the world will be stable. Now that the crown prince has been established, and the Wu clan is still the king, this is the future of His Majesty's creation of a future for them, and the ministers are afraid that they will not be at peace. ”

Wu Zetian also understood this truth, sighed and said: "I also know, but the matter has come to this point, what can I do?" ”

"Weichen really has a way!" Ji Ji said: "Your Majesty might as well attribute the military power to the Wu clan and the throne to the Li clan." In this way, because the throne is in Li, the subjects of the world will be happy and convinced, and will not raise an army to make trouble. The Wu clan was afraid of the Li clan's reputation, and the Li clan was jealous of the Wu clan's military power, or did not dare to quarrel again. ”

Wu Zetian thought for a moment and said, "What you said is not unreasonable, but I'm afraid you will only have to keep peace for decades." ”

"Decades are enough!" Ji Ji said firmly: "After decades of intermarriage between Wu and Li, you have long had me, and I have you." Even if there is a change of throne, there is no worry about the extinction of any of Wu Li's families! ”

“……”

Wu Zetian did not answer, and pondered for a long time. She understood that although Ji Xuan's statement was a bit exaggerated, it was indeed the only feasible solution.

After a long time, Wu Zetian said slowly: "The military power belongs to the military, the throne belongs to Li, Ji Aiqing's insight is really extraordinary!" Well, with Jiqing's great talent, being a small imperial historian seems to be ignorant. In this way, since Cui Yuanzong went out, there are only four prime ministers in the DPRK and China, which is too little, so it is better for Ji Qing to do it, how about this with Fengge Luantai Pingzhang? ”

Tongfeng Pavilion Luantai Ping Zhangshi, is the prime minister of the Eight Classics!

Ji Ji never expected that he would have such an unexpected joy in dealing with Cui Geng1

For a while, his happy heart jumped out of his chest, knelt on the ground, and said, "Your Majesty Xie, Your Majesty Longen!" ”

Zhang Changzong saw that Wu Zetian was happy, and took the opportunity to say: "What about Cui Geng......

"Well, if you want to martial Li Xiang'an, you must remove the Li wings. This time...... I can't say it, I'm going to be wronged and wronged Cui Erlang! ”

Coincidentally, as soon as Wu Zetian's voice fell, Gao Lishi walked in from outside the hall and said, "Your Majesty, the author Lang Cui Geng has arrived!" ”

Wu Zetian frowned slightly, and said, "Xuan He came in, I really want to talk to him well...... Said! ”

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