Wu Zetian wants to kill Li Xian, it doesn't have to be so troublesome, it is a matter of holy decree. Therefore, it is no problem for Li Xian to conclude that the holy decree is an edict.

As for the person Li Xian finally meant, of course, it was Zhang Changzong. He has been by Wu Zetian's side for a long time and has the ability to be pretentious. and Li Xian fought to the death in the case of Wei Yuanzhong, and there was a motive for overkill. Not who else he is?

For a moment, Wu Zetian believed Li Xian's speculation and began to think about how the matter should end.

However, she thought about it again, and this may not be the case. Zhang Changzong's idea is capable, he knows it too well, it's not that he doesn't dare to kill Li Xian, but since he wants to kill Li Xian, why do he have to go to great lengths to transfer Yushi Wang Hui back?

With Zhang Changzong's nature, he would not go around such a big circle to hide people's eyes.

Moreover, Zhang Changzong and Li Xian fought and fought, but Li Xian was assassinated, and everyone was frightened, what good did it do him? Did he really think that I could endure this murderous revenge? Not like! It's not like that!

Thinking of this, Wu Zetian comforted: "The prince gets up, no matter who dares to kill the prince, it is a heinous crime, and I will never tolerate it." However, it would be too arbitrary for you to determine who did it now. In this way, I will send Zhang Ling to investigate this case in detail, what do you think? ”

Zhang Yan is not only a rare person who balances between Li Xian and the Zhang brothers, but also has the ability to judge cases. Li Xian was not dissatisfied, and said, "Erchen obeys the order!" ”

Then, Wu Zetian gave an order and asked Zhang Ling to go to the scene to investigate the case and see if there were any clues.

The effort was not great, and Zhang Ling had already turned around, because there was really nothing to see, the assassins had disappeared without a trace, and even the bodies of the assassins who were killed by Wu Shifang were taken away, and even the Qingsi Palace, where the scene was fighting, was burned.

In fact, this case is so clean, but it shows a problem, the assassin must have been instructed by the high~official nobles, and the level of this high~official, nobles and relatives is quite high, and they can control part of the guard force of Tongtian Palace.

Since this is the case, there is no way to escape from these people - Wu Sansi, Zhang Changzong, Li Xian, and the prime minister Zong Chuke who is in charge of the guard, in addition, if it is said that a certain Yulin general in charge of the guard is also successful, but this possibility is really not very likely.

After Wu Zetian listened to Zhang Ling's report, he said, "Tang Xiujing! ”

"Wechen is here!"

"Your new official position, I have already thought about it, so I will be the general of the right Wuwei and the right Jinwu Erwei, and I will take office immediately, and there must be no mistakes!"

"Minister...... Obey! ”

Old Man Tang is so shrewd, he understands in an instant, this is to let himself take over all the troops guarding Sanyang Palace.

Otherwise, Right Wuwei and Right Jinwu each have generals, and the official residence is three products, why not have one more general who controls and manages the second guard?

He didn't dare to slack off, and took the order to go.

Wu Zetian relieved himself a little and said: "The assassination of the prince, Zhang Ling, don't be in a hurry, investigate slowly, be sure not to indulge in vain, and give me a clear investigation." As for today, it's better to have a drink and welcome guests from afar. Could it be that a group of small assassins could disturb my banquet? ”

"Yes!"

So, a banquet officially began.

It is said that on this occasion, Wu Zetian just drank three glasses of wine and left. Otherwise, he is here, and the ministers can't let go, but they don't drink very happily.

However, Zhang Changzong refused to let go of this great opportunity, and said: "Your Majesty, Wang Yushi has finally seen the face of heaven again, I'm afraid I have something to say." ”

Wang Hui is in his forties this year, less than fifty, with a cold face and no smile.

Hearing this, he knelt on the ground and said in a deep voice: "Yes, about Wei Yuanzhong's case, Weichen does have something to say. ”

Wu Zetian was not very happy at that time, and said: "Wang Hui, ten years ago, you impeached Wei Yuanzhong, and you became famous all over the world in the name of not being afraid of the powerful. Although I belittled you at that time, I still admired it in my heart. But...... Your impeachment of Wei Yuanzhong now is equivalent to beating a dead tiger, I'm afraid it's not very glorious, right? ”

She didn't want anyone to disturb this banquet, and her words were undoubtedly bitter and mean, and they greatly disgraced the empress's demeanor.

If it had been someone else, I am afraid that I would have been afraid to speak up a long time ago.

However, Wang Hui was not afraid and said, "Where, Your Majesty, you have misunderstood." When did you hear Weichen say that you are going to impeach Wei Yuanzhong and Wei Xiangye? ”

"Isn't it?"

"Of course not, Weichen is avenging Wei Yuanzhong!"

Immediately, Wang Hui spoke eloquently and elaborated on three reasons why Wei Yuanzhong was innocent.

First, Wei Yuanzhong was the prime minister promoted by Wu Zetian, that is, he served in Li Xian's mansion, and it was also arranged by Wu Zetian. It's really closer than being close, or Wu Ze is close, and the prince has to be in the second place.

Second, Wei Yuanzhong and Li Xian have a good relationship, and the government and the opposition know it, does he need to say anything like wanting to take refuge in the crown prince? As for Gao Jian, his relationship with Princess Taiping~ is well known, what are you doing in this muddy water?

Third, and most crucially, the only evidence of this matter is that Zhang Changzong said that what Wei Yuanzhong said was heard by his own ears. However, Zhang Changzong and Wei Yuanzhong have an enmity.

At the beginning, Wu Zetian intended to recruit Zhang Changzong's younger brother, and Zhang Changqi, the assassin of Qizhou, entered the dynasty and wanted to appoint him as the governor of Yongzhou.

Wei Yuanzhong said: "Among the many courtiers now, there is no one more suitable than Xue Jichang. ”

Wu Zetian said: "Xue Jichang has been serving in the Beijing Mansion for a long time, and I plan to appoint him to another position. What do you think of Zhang Changqi? ”

The prime ministers replied one after another: "Your Majesty has really found the right person." ”

Only Wei Yuanzhong objected: "Zhang Changqi is still very young and unfamiliar with the way of governance. In the past, when he was in Qizhou, the Qizhou household registration was seriously fleeing, and there was not much left. Yongzhou is located in the capital, there are many things and heavy burdens, Zhang Changqi is naturally not as shrewd and capable as Xue Jichang, and is familiar with affairs. ”

Wu Zetian saw that Wei Yuanzhong resolutely disagreed, so he no longer asked for it.

However, Wei Yuanzhong continued to make inches and said: "From the reign of the first emperor to the present, the ministers have received great favors from the imperial court. Now that the minister has the position of prime minister, he can't serve the country loyally to death, so that the villain can take power around His Majesty, which is the sinful of the minister! ”

These words are equivalent to scolding the Zhang brothers by name, and since then, the Zhang brothers have hated Wei Yuanzhong deeply.

Therefore, Zhang Changzong's accusation against Wei Yuanzhong is all credible and purely slanderous.

It's not that no one has shouted grievances to Wei Yuanzhong before, but if you name Zhang Changzong like this, there is really no one.

He said angrily: "Wang Hui, don't you forget, without this official, you were still suppressed by Wei Yuanzhong as a county magistrate in Weinan County?" Now you actually help Wei Yuanzhong scold the official, you don't know how good or bad you are, and you don't recognize your six relatives! ”

Wang Hui smiled and said, "Let's put it this way, Wei Yuanzhong has done a bad thing in his life, that is, he framed Han Sizhong and demoted my official, but everything else is a good thing." The only good thing you Zhang Changzong did was to reinstate my official position. How do I choose, do I still need to ask? ”

"You ......"

"What am I?" Wang Hui said angrily: "I, Wang Hui, am loyal to the country, and I am not even afraid of death, do I still care about your little favor?" ”

As he spoke, he knelt on the ground, took off the black yarn on his head, and said, "Wei Chen is willing to use this black yarn on his head and the head of Xiang Shang to guarantee, Wei Yuanzhong has no objection!" Your Majesty, Holy Judge! ”

Wu Zetian's face was uncertain, but finally turned to Cui Geng and said, "Cui Ying, what do you think?" ”

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