time flies.
Another year passed in the blink of an eye.
But this year, Li Zhi suddenly changed his name to Yifeng.
Regarding this, the common people have taken it lightly. They have changed nearly ten era names in more than ten years. This is just a fucking era name maniac.
Within this year, the civil and military officials discovered a very interesting thing, that is, the queen seemed to have changed into a different person, with an easy-going temper.
Sitting upright and silent in the court, even if Li Zhi asked about something, she would obey Li Zhi's holy will with a smile and no longer raise any questions.
Then she put aside all government affairs and went out to visit temples, claiming to pray for Li Zhi.
He also offered to pardon the Shangguan family's sins and bring back all the exiled people.
The tolerance and generosity displayed by the Queen this year made all civil and military officials shine.
The ministers who initially targeted Wu Meiniang also had suspicions about her. They couldn't figure out what tricks she was going to play and were on guard at every turn.
But as time passed, they all accepted it and gradually felt at ease. They felt that Wu Meiniang had really changed her mind.
Of course, this group of people does not include Li Xian.
Li Xian is not only worried about Wu Meiniang, but even his father Li Zhi will not fully show his suspicion and wariness.
Wu Meiniang put down her heavy burden and felt her body relaxed a lot. Now she had to do something fun, which was to teach Shangguan Wan'er.
She not only taught Shangguan Wan'er books, but also taught her how to write step by step.
Something happened that surprised Wu Meiniang. Shangguan Wan'er was talented and intelligent, even more intelligent than she was when she was a child. She had almost a photographic memory and could understand a book in a short time.
Then Wu Meiniang called many civil servants and scholars to teach Shangguan Wan'er.
All the civil servants and scholars looked listless as they listened to Shangguan Wan'er reciting the "Book of Filial Piety".
They are worried.
I have been compiling books before, but now I no longer compile books. I stay here for half a day every day, and I can’t see any government affairs. What kind of thing is this?
But because of the queen's face, they did not dare to refute, so they could only sit there with blank eyes.
At this moment, Gao Lishi suddenly came to report.
"Empress, Your Majesty invites you..."
"Um?"
Wu Meiniang was startled: "What's the matter?"
Gao Lishi whispered: "General Zuowei and General Zhonglang secretly cut down the wood on the side of Zhaoling. The Holy Emperor was furious and said that the crime of destroying the tomb was treason. They were imprisoned and beheaded at noon tomorrow!"
"But someone was dissatisfied and interceded for the two of them, and now they are already quarreling in the hall."
Wu Meiniang smiled helplessly, was Li Zhi planning to use her to become a villain again?
However, she was very interested: "How dare someone object to such a serious crime as destroying a mausoleum? Who dares to stroke the Holy Dragon's beard?"
Gao Lishi said calmly: "Prime Minister... Di Renjie."
Hearing the words Di Renjie, Wu Meiniang felt both love and hate.
Within a few years of entering the dynasty, thousands of cases were solved each year, involving tens of thousands of people, without any unjust accusation. They even dug up the residence of many mountain bandits and the Xuantian Sect.
His behavior was excellent and his reputation was endless. Everyone in the civil and military circles praised him.
"Okay, let's go and see him."
When Wu Meiniang came to the main hall, she heard the sound of quarreling inside from far away. There were not only two people in the main hall, but also another person.
Ming Chongyan.
Ming Chongyan was a Taoist priest Li Zhi recruited from outside half a year ago, claiming that he could cure Li Zhi's wind disease.
Although Li Zhi's wind disease is still there, his body feels much better, and Ming Chongyan is almost always with him wherever he goes.
At this time, he was right behind Li Zhi, squeezing his shoulders and beating his back, just like a eunuch.
Di Renjie was standing in the center below, his tone was neither humble nor arrogant, his voice was like a bell, and he said:
"This incident happened because one of his subordinates broke the law. When the general learned about it, he punished him with a stick. Who knew that the subordinate was not grateful and even reported the logging incident to the Holy One in order to seek revenge."
"But I have already investigated and found out that the purpose of cutting down trees is to repair the gate. This is out of public interest. How can it be treason?"
Wu Meiniang just listened to what he said, and slowly came to the main hall and sat beside Li Zhi.
Li Zhi didn't take it seriously and said in a cold tone: "I know your good intentions, but you used the cypress from my father's mausoleum. Isn't this trapping me in unfilial piety? After all, the two of them have committed treason and are guilty of death!"
Di Renjie refused to give in, and said in a solemn tone: "Your Majesty, if you make this decision, it will be detrimental to loyalty and virtue. How can you have filial piety?"
When Li Zhi heard this, a flash of embarrassment flashed across his face.
The two of them have indeed made a lot of achievements. Di Renjie's meaning is very clear. Just a few trees can't match the achievements of the two of them?
Perhaps because he had a headache, Li Zhi said impatiently: "Although the law is immortal, the imperial mausoleum cannot be damaged. I hate him so much that I need to kill him to respect him!"
When Di Renjie heard this, he was slightly startled.
He has imperial power, and his words are a bit unreasonable, but others can't do anything to him.
"Your Majesty, if you insist on doing things like this, where will all the officials follow? Where will the common people follow? The world is in the palm of your Majesty's hands! Why do you hold it!?"
After three questions, Li Zhi was speechless, and even Wu Meiniang was stunned.
Isn't this just a real Wei Zheng?
I think Wei Zheng reminded Li Shimin everywhere that the two complemented each other.
But doesn’t Di Renjie understand that this is not Taizong...
Li Zhi knew that he could not defeat Di Renjie, so he simply followed his own temper and said: "I have made up my mind, the edict has been issued, here comes someone!"
"Please invite Di Aiqing down, I want peace and quiet."
Being rude is rude, and Li Zhi can distinguish between loyal and traitorous people, so there is no point in asking but getting out.
Wu Meiniang saw that someone could fight Li Zhi like this, and she admired Di Renjie's courage.
Not long after, two guards walked in, held Di Renjie's arms and walked out.
"Hey, hey... wait! I haven't finished speaking yet!"
"But I've already heard it!"
"no!"
boom!
Di Renjie's internal energy shook, and the two guards groaned and were shaken away.
"Rong Chen, say one more word, just one word!"
The two guards are both in the mid-star position, and their strength is unknown to that of ordinary people.
Only then did everyone realize that Di Renjie was also a practicing practitioner...
The moment Wu Meiniang felt it, she discovered that Di Renjie turned out to be a little genius...
Li Zhi waved his hand, and the two guards stepped forward again, but before they could touch Di Renjie, they looked back and were tapped on acupuncture points by Di Renjie.
Uh-huh!
Swish, swish, swish!
Then four more guards came in and chased Di Renjie. Di Renjie walked around in the hall, but within a moment he tapped their acupuncture points and immobilized the four of them.
Li Zhi was so angry that he jumped up.
"You!! You!! How indecent are you!?"
Di Renjie said unconcernedly: "Rong Chen, please say something."
Li Zhi said impatiently: "Talk, talk, talk! Hurry up!"
Di Renjie's eyes moved, as if he was thinking about something, and then his eyes suddenly lit up. Then he adjusted his clothes, lifted his robe and knelt on the ground, with a smile on his face and said:
"Being disobedient to the emperor has always been a problem since ancient times. However, the ministers are dull and do not take it seriously. They have something in their hearts and cannot express it happily."
"If you go against the king's way, it will be difficult in the time of Zhou, but it will be easy in the time of Yao and Shun. I am lucky enough to be born into the master of Yao and Shun. If I am a loyal minister, I will naturally not be afraid of difficulties."
"Now, if Your Majesty does not accept my loyal advice, I may not be able to rest in peace. If I go down in the future, I will be ashamed of my ancestors!"
"Your Majesty wants to kill two people with just a cypress tree. I will not dissuade you from this matter. I am just afraid that your Majesty will be trapped in unrighteousness by future generations."
Wu Meiniang almost laughed out loud after hearing this.
Di Renjie was smart. He knew that hard persuasion would not work, so he changed to a soft one, and the softness with hardness was even more powerful than before.
The meaning behind his words is very simple. If you listen to him, you will be Yao and Shun. If you don't listen, you will be Zhou. So does Li Zhi want to be Zhou or Yao and Shun?
"You...you bastard..." Li Zhi was so angry that his face turned from white to red, and then from red to white. He opened his mouth for a long time before cursing.
After taking a deep breath, Li Zhi slumped on the dragon chair, breathing heavily.
"You are really good, Di Renjie, okay, you let me think about this and make a decision later, and you...get away from me quickly! I don't want to see you today!"
Li Zhi had obviously given in, but because of his face, he couldn't agree directly, so he said he would let him think about it.
Di Renjie understood, and the corners of his mouth curled up.
"The humble minister has resigned. Your Majesty's great kindness is known to all the world. His sage is brighter than ever..."
After saying these complimentary words, Di Renjie walked away.
