In this way, Wang Mu began a life of filial piety.

In addition to worshiping her father, she practiced martial arts intensively, and the martial arts that had regressed were also advancing by leaps and bounds during this time, which can be said to be a thousand miles a day.

And those veterans who once made trouble in the Ming Army Square also received corresponding subsidies after the tax came up in the coming year.

As for Brother Ali Bu, after seeing that Taiyuan had not been captured for a long time, he also went back with the army in despair, and then mostly did not show up in the capital.

Got this opportunity, Xiao Feng was finally able to come back from Taiyuan and began to reorganize the situation in Chang'an, and was also surprised when he learned that Wang Mu had resigned, but after understanding the reason, he didn't insist anymore, just a letter and some plaques, there was no other expression.

For the rest, it's business as usual.

It's just that in parliament, the bickering continues.

"I said Zhao Wenying. Do you really want to see that Kang Guangsha succeed?"

Zhang Shangying glanced at Zhao Wenying sideways, and scolded directly: "It's not that you don't know what kind of character this Kang Guangsha is! It's just a villain who tends to be inflammatory, greedy for money and profit, why are you with him?"

Just now in the parliament, Zhao Wenying and Nakang Guangsha had another debate.

Needless to say, the content of the debate is naturally whether Xiao Feng should be appointed emperor or not, and similar topics have been discussed dozens of times in the parliament, and each time it has been aborted for various reasons. And this time, Zhang Shangying was because of Zhao Wenying's defection, which ultimately led to the failure of the issue.

Zhao Wenying replied helplessly: "Alas. Don't you see the situation in the council? There are not a few people who support Nakang Guangsha. If you keep going, it won't do you any good. ”

"That said. Then I will never agree!" Zhang Shangying replied categorically: "As long as I am in the parliament for one day, I will definitely not let this issue come true." ”

Seeing that Zhang Shangying was so determined, Zhao Wenying couldn't help but sigh: "Alas. Can you tell me, then, why you are so insistent and refuse to let the lord ascend to the throne and become emperor?"

Nakang Guangsha is despicable, but he is also sharp, obviously saw the thoughts of the people in Chang'an, and recognized the people in the court, especially the disdain of the ministers of Chang'an for the scholars of the Song Dynasty, so he raised this issue, wanting Xiao Feng to further ascend to the throne and truly become the emperor.

In this way, as ministers of the dragon, they will definitely be able to get corresponding benefits.

"Humph!"

Zhang Shangying shook his head, looked at Zhao Wenying in disbelief, and then said: "You were a person of the Song Dynasty, you should know the shortcomings of the emperor. And this is exactly what the lord wants to reform in every possible way. It is precisely because of this that the ancestral law was established and all kinds of restrictions were set on the emperor. Now, you have to choose to go backwards?

"Hey. ”

After hearing this, Zhao Wenying immediately replied: "Isn't this the moment or that? In the past, the emperor was stupid and easily deceived by powerful ministers and traitors, so it was necessary to adopt various means to restrain him. But now the lord is wise and martial, and his exploits are even more ancient and modern. In that case, what about letting the lord be called the emperor? And at this moment, the lord did not interject, which shows that he is also hesitant in his heart, so let us continue to discuss. ”

"Then how do I think it's just procrastination?"

Zhang Shangying sneered: "After all, as the prime minister, his words and deeds can determine the direction of the entire court." But if you become an emperor, you will be restricted by that ancestral law, and even if you want to do something, you will be criticized by others! Do you think the lord doesn't even know this?"

He also participated in the enactment of the ancestral law on the day it was enacted, so he was naturally familiar with the regulations, especially the division of power between the prime minister and the emperor, which he personally formulated.

In view of the failure of the Song Dynasty and the reflection on the imperial system, this ancestral law completely eliminated the possibility of the emperor meddling in politics, and maximized the power of the prime minister, except for the inability to freely appoint and dismiss officials, create laws, and command the army, he could completely control everything in the court, which was not much different from those powers in the Song Dynasty.

Speaking of this, Zhang Shangying was taken aback, and immediately replied: "Or, do you want to use this excuse to completely overthrow the lord?"

"This-"

Zhao Wenying's face was embarrassed, and she immediately revealed her thoughts, and replied: "Don't you think that the power of the lord is really too great? And it is for life! If she wants to do something, no one in the court can stop it." ”

"Then you want to make the lord the emperor?" Zhang Shangying felt ridiculous.

They also have some understanding of the lifelong prime minister, knowing that this is just a special product of a special period and an existence that should be abandoned, but because they are afraid of Xiao Feng, no one dares to put forward an opinion.

Zhao Wenying smiled bitterly: "What else should I do? Tell the lord directly, do we want to abolish the lifelong prime minister?"

"Even so, then you shouldn't make the lord emperor. Zhang Shangying scolded directly: "Do you know what kind of influence this emperor has in the court and among the people?"

Zhao Wenying pursed her lips, also showing a little impatience: "Of course I know." But is there any other way to limit the power of the lord? Wait for the lord to automatically abdicate and make way for the virtuous? Do you think this is possible?"

"Maybe not, but you have to try, don't you?"

Zhang Shangying replied: "And do you think it is really a very good thing to make the lord the emperor? In my opinion, even if the lord becomes the emperor, it is absolutely impossible to give up power." When the time comes, it will only become a disaster. ”

"Disaster, this is impossible!" Zhao Wenying flatly vetoed.

Zhang Shangying sneered: "Impossible? No! It's very likely. You must know that it has been thirty years since the lord came to power. How could she easily relinquish power in her hands?"

"Then just like you, will you be hard with the lord? When the time comes, if you can't keep it, you will be killed by the lord! Don't forget how Kang Di died. Zhao Wenying said that when Kang Di was taken away directly because of his resistance to Xiao Feng, they still remember it vividly, and they have never forgotten it until now.

Zhang Shangying's body trembled, obviously shocked, but he still raised his head and said, "Of course I know." And do you think that if the lord really becomes the emperor, she will really abide by the ancestral law?"

"How could it be? The ancestral law was formulated by her herself, so it should be impossible to abolish it. Zhao Wenying's face showed a little hesitation, and his mouth also replied with a slurrel.

Zhang Shangying shook his head, his face full of ridicule: "You, I didn't expect to be so naïve, and you actually expect the main guild to restrain itself and no longer interfere in court affairs?"

"Isn't it? After all, it's written above the ancestral law, and the lord shouldn't take the initiative to destroy it, right? Zhao Wenying's face was slightly gloomy, revealing displeasure.

Zhang Shangying replied: "Hmph." Then let me ask you, in the past, the court clearly stipulated that no one was allowed to sit on the dragon chair except for the emperor. In order to assert his authority, every emperor promulgated an era name after he ascended the throne, but now it has been abolished altogether, leaving only a Chinese calendar! Not to mention the parliaments created by various roads and states, which is also an unprecedented thing in ancient times! As for the guns, trains, steam engines, and the like, they have never appeared before, but now they are broadcast to the public. Do you think that the ancestral law will not change, but the world is easier, even if it is the ancestral law, how can it last long?"

"But the ancestral law also stipulates that unless more than eighty percent of the members of the parliament agree, the ancestral law cannot be amended. Isn't it?"

Zhao Wenying still put forward his own opinion: "I have thousands of parliamentarians, so not everyone will agree." ”

Even in this Zen position, the ratio of the pro-side and the anti-side did not exceed seven to three, and the Kuomintang with Zhang Shangying as the core, although it was a short-term disadvantage, still occupied a considerable number of seats.

Zhang Shangying said: "Indeed, more than eighty percent of the parliamentarians are needed. As for the opposing councilors, as long as they can't be killed, it's just like when the lord killed Kang Di. Kill all the opponents, and there will be no opponents!"

"Kill, kill?"

Zhao Wenying was obviously stunned, with Xiao Feng's temperament, he was indeed a person who would do this kind of thing.

Otherwise, the establishment of the ancestral law in the first place would not have opened up the situation.

Zhang Shangying scoffed: "Even so, do you agree?"

"This-"

Zhao Wenying was obviously in deep thought, he was also a little afraid of these things expounded by Zhang Shangying, feeling that this was likely to become true, and it was indeed something that Xiao Feng's temperament would do.

"So, you better go back and think about it, don't really be deceived by Nakang Guangsha. He is just a villain for his personal interests, but he only proposed this bill in order to seek advancement. But if you are deceived and involved, then don't blame me for not reminding you. After Zhang Shangying finished speaking, he was also tired, and immediately turned to leave, leaving Zhao Wenying to stand in place.

Although they both wanted to limit Xiao Feng's power, because of their differences with each other, they eventually went to the opposite side.

"Well, could it be that I really thought wrong?"

Zhao Wenying shook her head, also feeling distressed.

He has always lived in the Song Dynasty, and he has long been accustomed to the existence of the emperor, and he is not as disgusted as Zhang Shangying, so after learning about this, he will also have a similar luck, thinking that Xiao Fenghui will always manage hundreds of officials with a neutral and peaceful attitude like the emperors of the Song Dynasty and rule the world.

But he forgot that Xiao Feng, who came up from the countryside, was not comparable to those emperors who lived in the deep palace for a long time.

Xiao Feng's talent and courage are also destined that she will not easily trust others, and if she senses any danger, she will take decisive action and completely annihilate it in the seedling stage.

Once such a person becomes an emperor, it is unimaginable what he will do.