The moment he stepped into the palace, Li Qinzai understood that Empress Wu was going to use the assassination case to cause trouble, and it was going to be a big deal.
A few years ago, the matter of deposing Wang Liwu that shocked the world was finally settled with the joint efforts of Li Zhi and Empress Wu and his wife. The couple gave the noble family a hard slap in the face.
Taking this incident as a dividing line, the relationship between the Tianjia and the aristocratic families has become more tense since then, but the benefits are also obvious. The imperial power of the Tang Dynasty has gone through three generations of emperors. After the deposed king and the establishment of Wu, the imperial power has never been more concentrated.
Today, the relationship between the Tian family and the aristocratic family is a long-lasting game, with mutual interests and opposing interests. Above the court, the emperor must not only make important use of the children of the aristocratic family, but also be wary of the children of the aristocratic family.
As for the aristocratic family, they were dissatisfied with the emperor but did not dare to openly express their dissatisfaction. On the surface, they had to sing praises and express their loyalty to the emperor.
In terms of interests, they had to follow the emperor's decrees and adjust them at any time. They were no longer like the Wude and Zhenguan years, where they openly violated the central court's decrees at the local level.
The relationship is very complicated, with enemies and friends, both grudges and grudges. Invisible to the world, there are repeated intertwining interests and antagonistic hatreds.
And once the two sides really start playing the game, some ordinary people next to them will often be minced into mincemeat.
The size is so huge that if an elephant sneezes, it will be a disaster for the ants.
Therefore, Li Qinzai did not dare to get involved. The grandson of the British Duke said he could run rampant in Chang'an, but in the eyes of the Tian family and the real aristocratic families, it was not enough, unless Li Ji himself ended up.
Li Qinzai's real identity and weight was that he was the uncle of Weinan County and the military supervisor.
What does this identity mean in the court?
Nothing.
When the Tianjia and the Shijia put their hands together, they could blow his bones to pieces with just a fart.
Judging from the tone of Empress Wu, it seems that the Queen is still interested in suppressing the aristocratic family. She has been honest for a few years after being appointed queen, and now she wants to take action against the aristocratic family.
And her excuse for taking action was the assassination of Li Qinzai.
The atmosphere in the palace was inexplicably solemn, and Queen Wu could feel Li Qinzai's resistance through the bead curtain.
She knew that what he resisted was that the matter was involved in the court, and then expanded infinitely, and he became the center of the storm.
After sighing leisurely, Empress Wu said: "Jingchu, your majesty and I attach great importance to you. You are an outstanding talent to the Tang Dynasty. Your majesty and I will respect you both in public and private matters." He will do harm to you."
Li Qinzai lowered his head and said, "Thank you very much for your Majesty and the Queen's favor. I am ashamed to accept it."
Empress Wu added: "There is no need to involve you in the assassination. Your Majesty and I both want to protect you and allow you to teach in Ganjing Village with peace of mind, to be a mentor who teaches without competition, and occasionally comes up with some novel gadgets." , adding wings to the Tang Dynasty..."
"But, it can't be done. Things have come to this. Next year will be the year of scientific research in the Tang Dynasty. Now there are many aristocratic families active in the Ministry of Rites and the Ministry of Personnel, constantly giving advice to His Majesty. The memorial recommends talents within the family, but turns a blind eye to next year's scientific examination."
Empress Wu suddenly strengthened her tone and said: "Scientific examination is a national policy that must be implemented by the Tang Dynasty. It must replace the recommendation system of aristocratic families and give the children of poor families in the world a chance to get ahead. Do you understand, Jingchu?"
Li Qinzai understood.
Before the scientific examination next year, Empress Wu must find a reason to beat the family hard, so that the family will be honest and not jump up and down before and after the scientific examination, interfere with the results of the scientific examination, and undermine the imperial examination system promoted by Li Zhi and Empress Wu.
At this time, the assassination occurred. For the Tian family, this was a god-sent opportunity.
The Wang family of Taiyuan made an extremely stupid move and finally allowed the Tian family to seize the opportunity.
After figuring this out, Li Qinzai understood the purpose of Empress Wu summoning him.
Sighing secretly, Li Qinzai asked: "I understand, I wonder what your Majesty and the Queen have to do?"
Empress Wu was silent for a moment and said slowly: "Wang's secret assassination of an important court official is a big deal, but it is not big enough. The noise caused was limited to Ganjing Village, and no one in the court even knew about it. This is not enough."
Li Qinzai understood again.
If the matter is not big enough for the emperor and the queen to take action, the matter will eventually become too big and it will be impossible to deal with. The news will spread to the court and the golden palace, and everyone in the streets and alleys will know about it, so the emperor can take the opportunity to take action.
Otherwise, the results obtained by capturing several members of the Wang clan and interrogating them now will not be convincing to the public, and the emperor will not be able to take action against the aristocratic family based on these results.
But to make things bigger, only Li Qinzai is suitable.
Because he was the party and victim in the assassination case, and he was also a notorious bastard playboy in Chang'an City who couldn't stand any disrespect.
Who better to cause trouble than Lee Chin Jae?
Empress Wu stared at his face through the bead curtain and said softly: "Jingchu, I am not afraid to tell you frankly that you are a pawn in this matter, but not an abandoned one. The Tian family really wants to take advantage of you. And you, but I will never put you under a dangerous wall, do you understand what I mean?"
Speaking of this, what else can Li Qinzai say?
The ministers were originally pawns of the imperial power. To Li Qinzai's relief, Empress Wu clearly spoke out.
Although it is also being used, if the attitude is frank and sincere, it might as well be regarded as a cooperation between the Tianjia and the ministers.
After pondering for a long time, Li Qinzai suddenly asked: "Does your Majesty know about the Queen summoning ministers today?"
This question is very skillful, and the implicit meaning is whether this is your queen's idea or a joint decision between you and your husband.
The answer is very different, and it determines Li Qinzai's attitude towards this matter.
No matter what he does, Li Qinzai does not want to be labeled as a "post-party". This is seeking death.
Empress Wu was obviously not stupid. She immediately understood what he meant and said with a smile: "Promoting the imperial examination is not something I can do alone. It is a national policy advocated by His Majesty."
"Also, Your Majesty deliberately avoided meeting you today."
Li Qinzai sighed and said, "I understand, I will not let your Majesty and the Queen down."
Empress Wu stared at him with interest and said with a smile: "What are you going to do?"
Li Qinzai smiled: "As for making trouble, the dandy is good at it."
Empress Wu took a deep look at him through the beaded curtain and said with a smile: "Go, your Majesty will take care of everything for you."
Li Qinzai resigned and walked out of the palace alone.
Outside the palace gate, Liu Asi and other tribes were waiting with their horses. Seeing Li Qinzai coming out, all the tribes went to greet him.
Li Qinzai stood in front of the palace gate and thought for a long time, then asked: "Ah Si, how many people can our family mobilize?"
Liu Asi thought for a moment and said, "It's probably less than five hundred."
Li Qinzai nodded. Although the British Duke had great achievements, he did not dare to have too many subordinates in the palace, otherwise he would be easily suspected.
Frowning, Li Qinzai said: "No, please pass on the order. The British government officials are scattered all over Guanzhong. As long as they have served as government soldiers and are under the age of forty, they will all gather together."
Liu Asi was surprised: "Fifth Young Master, what are you..."
Li Qinzai spread his hands: "Isn't it obvious enough? I'm going to cause trouble."
Liu Asi hesitated and said: "I'm afraid..."
Li Qinzai smiled mysteriously and said: "It doesn't matter, grandpa won't object. I dare to guarantee it with the head on your neck."
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Ganjingzhuang.
Cui Sheng, who returned to Chang'an, suddenly sent a servant to Zhuangzi to convey a message to Cui Jie.
In the simple courtyard, Cui Jie stood up abruptly, her beautiful almond eyes full of anger.
"Is it really Wang who instigated this behind the scenes?"
The servant of the Cui family lowered his head and said: "Yes, Baiqisi of Chang'an has taken the Wang clan members for interrogation. Wang Cong'an has recruited them. The masked assassin is a dead soldier of the Wang clan in Taiyuan."
"Did it come from the instructions of my father's new wife?"
The servant reported: "The steward of the Cui family reported to Mr. Shao Lang that before the assassination, the servants of the Wang family who were married to the Cui family were secretly transferred and traveled between Taiyuan and Qingzhou. Mr. Shao Lang judged that most of them had escaped from the new wife. It doesn’t matter.”
Cui Jie's eyes became even more angry.
She doesn't understand the grudges between the Tian family and the aristocratic family, nor how deep the water behind this matter is.
All she knew was that her stepmother in name only almost killed her husband, and the Cui family was inexplicably involved in the matter. How could she behave in front of her husband after they got married?
Pursing her lips, the gentle and demure Cui Jie's eyes suddenly shot out as sharp as a knife.
At this moment, she was no longer the frustrated little daughter-in-law who was bullied by Li Qinzai everywhere in Ganjing Village.
She is the eldest lady of the Cui family in Qingzhou, a descendant of a thousand-year-old family.
She has never lacked sharpness, but her long-term good upbringing has obscured her sharpness. At this moment, she no longer covered up.
"In my name, I am ordering all the generals and households of the Cui family in Qingzhou to assemble outside Qingzhou City."
"Also, tell my brother that I, Cui Jie, am going back to Qingzhou!"
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