Manchao Wenwu looked at Zhou Zhenwen blankly, feeling extremely shocked.
This topic has been circulating among officials for a long time.
But I never dare to say it openly...
The reason is that the person in charge of the Dahuang family now is not Emperor Xuan on the throne, but the Empress Dowager Su behind the curtain.
In front of the person who holds the imperial power, he told her to step down, to go back to the harem, and let the emperor rule in person.
This is like hitting someone on the left cheek and asking her to turn the other cheek and continue hitting her. What's the difference?
Zhou Zhenwen's move was too bold, it was simply audacious!
"Um?"
Empress Liang Zhao was also shocked by Zhou Zhenwen's initiative, but she quickly understood what Zhou Zhenwen meant.
This is Zhou Zhenwen's kindness, and it is also his further attempt.
After so many simulations and contact with Zhou Zhenwen, Empress Liang Zhao discovered that Zhou Zhenwen was a person with great ambitions, and that he was not satisfied with the position of chief minister of the cabinet.
Although this position is already full of power!
Even taking control of the cabinet and becoming the chief bachelor of the cabinet is not enough to satisfy him.
He wants to take further power!
Now the imperial power is firmly held by the Queen Mother Su Chang. If he wants to get involved, he needs to get rid of the Queen Mother.
From this point of view, the interests of both parties are consistent.
"Master Zhou, what do you mean by this?"
Empress Liang Zhao was secretly happy, but her face remained calm, and there was even a hint of sullenness in her eyes.
"Your Majesty is the True Dragon Emperor, and he should govern personally. This is his destiny!"
"The purpose of the imperial title is to stabilize the government. Now that the government is stable and the world is at peace, I think I won't bother the Queen Mother."
"The Queen Mother is already old, so she should return to the harem as soon as possible to take care of herself!"
Zhou Zhenwen answered neither humble nor arrogantly.
But all the civil and military officials heard the subtext in the words.
Queen Mother, you are old and it’s time to return to the harem to take care of yourself. You can’t handle matters in the court...
Queen Mother Su Chang, who was behind the curtain, heard Zhou Zhenwen's words, and her eyes were about to burst into flames. She held the armrest tightly, suppressing her anger and said nothing.
"I am still young, and I still need my mother to take charge of the overall situation..." Empress Liang Zhao followed the usual practice and excused herself, waiting for her ministers to persuade her.
But Zhou Zhenwen was not interested in this back-and-forth, and interrupted directly: "Your Majesty, you have reached adulthood, and you should do everything yourself. The Queen Mother is the master of the harem. It is a helpless move to take the throne before the court. It is no longer appropriate."
Empress Liang Zhao's face was not very good. Zhou Zhenwen's behavior was too strong, which made her, the emperor, unable to step down.
"Master Zhou, His Majesty is speaking. As a minister, it's inappropriate for you to interrupt His Majesty... isn't it appropriate?"
Liang Yong, who was sitting on the chair, spoke indifferently.
"I am dedicated to serving the public good, and my advice is also for the sake of Dahuang. If I have offended anyone, I hope your majesty will forgive me!" Zhou Zhenwen's tone remained calm.
"You are so dedicated to serving the public good, aren't you, Bachelor Zhou? I will remember you!" Liang Yong chuckled, with a chill flashing in his eyes.
Zhou Zhenwen still looked at the empress Liang Zhao and ignored Liang Yong's words.
"Master Zhou, your hard work has paid off, I won't blame you!" Empress Liang Zhao did not want to offend Zhou Zhenwen at this time. After getting rid of the Queen Mother, she needed the power of the Tsing Yi Party to stabilize the court.
If the Queen Mother's Party falls, other parties will divide and eat away at the power of the Queen Mother's Party.
But if both the Queen Mother's Party and the Tsing Yi Party fall, then the entire court will definitely be torn apart and fighting with each other.
What the current empress Liang Zhao needs most is stability.
"As for the cancellation of the imperial title system..."
When Empress Liang Zhao said this, she paused, waiting for the response from Queen Mother Su Chang behind the curtain.
But Queen Mother Su Chang seemed not to hear her and remained silent.
Empress Liang Zhao secretly laughed in her heart, hum! Demon Queen, do you have this day too?
Immediately, he changed the topic and said: "I also think that the imperial title system should be cancelled!"
"My dear friends, what do you think?"
As soon as these words came out, many thoughtful ministers could no longer bear it.
He immediately walked out, raised the board high, and shouted loudly:
"Your majesty, a sage, should be in charge!!"
"Your Majesty is so majestic that you should be in charge!!"
"Your Majesty is as wise as the sun and the moon, so he should be in charge!!"
...
All kinds of flattering words came one after another, praising Empress Liang Zhao that there is nothing in the sky or on the earth, that she is simply the reincarnation of a holy king and a god descending to earth.
Everyone knows what the emperor means...he wants to take charge!
And by saying it so openly, coupled with the support of Zhou Zhenwen and Yongwu Hou Liang Yong, it is obvious that this matter is almost certain.
Under such circumstances, how could these quick-thinking ministers refuse and put forward other opinions?
Who would offend the emperor?
Empress Liang Zhao looked at all this indifferently. She thought she would be very happy and excited because she was finally in charge.
But now, she is not happy at all.
Her pro-government was not due to her own abilities, but because of the help of Liang Yong and Zhou Zhenwen, and even the Queen Mother's temporary compromise was due to this.
"alright."
Empress Liang Zhao stretched out her hand and pressed it down, signaling the civil and military officials to be silent.
The eunuch holding the whip also swung his long whip at the right time, hitting the ground and making a harsh sound, interrupting the speeches of the civil and military officials.
"We still need to ask the Queen Mother about this matter."
Empress Liang Zhao knew the rules. When she was in power, the Queen Mother's will represented everything.
The Queen Mother's response will determine whether to take strong measures to seize power! !
Hearing this, many ministers who secretly supported the Queen Mother moved their eyes slightly and cast their gaze on the figure behind the curtain, waiting for the Queen Mother to speak out.
As long as the Queen Mother says so, this matter can be discussed later.
In other words, reject the matter.
They would immediately jump out and support the Queen Mother's opinion.
The reason they didn't say anything just now was because they didn't want to stand out.
"Since His Majesty wants to rule personally, the Ai family will naturally support..."
Queen Mother Su Chang has been forced to go to Liangshan and has no choice but to compromise.
There was a powerful warrior who was suspected to be a great master sitting behind the curtain, and the civil and military officials were excited and called for the emperor to take charge.
In this case, Su Chang had no other choice.
Rather than breaking up and agreeing in embarrassment, it is better to be happy and be accommodating.
"Okay, since the Queen Mother agrees, let's return the jade seal to the imperial study after the morning court is over!"
Empress Liang Zhao was not surprised by this result and said in a light tone.
Queen Mother Su Chang did not respond, and was extremely angry at Empress Liang Zhao's attitude.
...
Before the morning court ended, Queen Mother Su Chang stood up and quickly left the Jinluan Palace.
Empress Liang Zhao did not react at all to this scene and continued to hold the court meeting.
All the civil and military officials had a feeling in their hearts that the relationship between the Emperor and the Queen Mother did not seem to be very good...
After the morning court, the empress Liang Zhao invited Liang Yong into the imperial study again.
"Since the Queen Mother agreed to send back the jade seal, this matter should be settled." Liang Yong took a sip of Yuqian Longjing and said softly.
Empress Liang Zhao thought for a while and said, "Marquis Yongwu, could you please shield the imperial study room? I have something I want to tell you."
"Um?"
Liang Yong frowned slightly, but did not refuse. He spread the warrior's intention outwards, directly covering the entire imperial study, blocking out all sounds.
"Okay, I can detect someone snooping, eavesdropping, or breaking in."
"You can say it."
Liang Yong looked at the empress Liang Zhao. He didn't understand that the matter had been resolved.
What else needs to be said so secretly?
"Marquis Yongwu, I want to tell you something."
"The current Queen Mother is not the real Queen Mother, she is pretending to be a descendant of the martial arts family of Jiuyou Kingdom!!"
Empress Liang Zhao took a deep breath and told the truth directly.
Empress Liang Zhao's opening was shocking! !
Liang Yong couldn't help but stood up and stared at the empress Liang Zhao: "What did you say?"
