Noon.
A group of palace attendants walked into the palace carrying lunch. Luo Xin's meal was very simple, while Liu Heng's was rich. Liu Heng was already used to this scene.
On the one hand, Luo Xin has not practiced martial arts for many years and has a much reduced appetite. On the other hand, Luo Xin subtly sets an example for Liu Heng. Adults have a great influence on children.
During the meal, Luo Xin opened the letter specially sent by Luo Yi.
After browsing quickly, anger flashed across his eyebrows. I didn't expect Liuhou Mansion to do such a thing.
He glanced at Liu Heng and quietly placed the memorial on the table without saying a word, as if nothing happened.
After all, the Liuhou Mansion is the emperor's maternal family. With the death of Lu Fei and Liu Ying, the Lu family is a thing of the past, and the Zhang family is now the number one maternal relative in Tianzi.
As long as the Queen Mother is not deposed, it is impossible to go too far and influence the residence of the Marquis in an honest and aboveboard manner.
As for deposing the Queen Mother, even the Regent of Luoxin could not do it. After all, the regent had the power of the emperor.
The regent was regent, but ended up killing the emperor's own mother. Isn't this a joke? The big man who rules the world with filial piety will become a laughing stock.
Moreover, Liu Heng's mental health must be taken into consideration. His father died when he was young, and the Queen Mother Zhang Yan is the person closest to him. If there is a scandal in the Zhang family, it will definitely have an impact on Liu Heng.
Naturally, Liu Heng didn't know what happened. In the afternoon, he had to study the classics with the learned people, mainly Huang Lao and Confucianism, mixed with the theories of Qi Legalism, which was mainly about the knowledge of self-cultivation. Now is not the time to let He learned how to govern a country.
No matter how bright and majestic the Holy King is in governing the country, he will inevitably use some cunning methods.
Exposure to these methods too early will have a great impact on a person's character. Luo Xin hopes that Liu Heng can become an upright king with thunderous methods, rather than a king who specializes in conspiracy but is indifferent to the common people.
Thinking of this, Luo Xin turned his head and glanced in the direction of Weiyang Palace.
Presumably the letter from Liu Hou's Mansion has been sent to the Queen Mother's Palace, so what will the Queen Mother do?
A sharp look flashed in his eyes.
If the Queen Mother really protected the Zhang family, she would not be able to keep the Zhang family.
…
Stay in the Marquis Mansion.
Zhang Buyi was pacing the house anxiously. He never expected, "How could I be so unlucky to meet such a stubborn Confucian scholar?
It's really ridiculous to shout about the teachings of saints without giving any accommodation at all. Can the teachings of saints be compared with my Zhang family?
How could an easy-going elder like the Marquis of Ying recommend such a Confucian scholar to be an official? "
The relationship between Zhang Liang and Luo Yi is pretty good. Of course, the top group among the founding heroes also have a good relationship with Luo Yi. After all, Luo Yi was Liu Bang's deputy.
The housekeeper of the Hou Mansion hurriedly walked in from outside. Zhang Buyi hurriedly greeted him and asked, "Has the Queen Mother's decree been issued?"
The housekeeper said urgently: "Master, the Queen Mother did not send a decree. This is a letter sent by the Queen Mother. I want you to open it personally."
Zhang Buyi's expression froze, and he quickly took the letter and started reading it.
"Father, burn after reading.
My daughter has received your letter and is shocked and very disappointed.
The Liuhou Mansion was so powerful that Empress Gao, Emperor Xiaohui, and His Majesty all conferred titles on the Zhang family several times. Apart from the Luo and Lu families, is there anyone who has received more favor from the emperor than the Zhang family?
My daughter is really unbelievable. She never imagined that the government would actually try to seize the land of its subjects. I have heard the story of a snake trying to swallow an elephant in a book to satirize the greed of people, but I never thought that people can really be so greedy. the point.
My daughter felt that her face was dull even in the confinement.
It is absolutely forbidden to issue an order directly during the ban.
You should tell all the causes and consequences, especially whether there was any loss of life. This is the most critical thing. You must not hide anything.
You are thinking too simplistically by letting your daughter issue decrees within the ban. Is this the Zhang family's world?
The Lu family was so majestic in the past, but once Empress Gao died, she immediately stayed down and worked in a low-key manner. Look at the current Chang'an City, the Lu family only left one or two people to contact the royal family, and all the main branches returned to Shandong. This is wisdom.
The Prime Minister Regent has great power over the world. Even if his daughter can save the family, will the Prime Minister Regent give up?
The Prime Minister is so powerful that he doesn't rub dirt in his eyes. If the Liuhou Mansion becomes a thorn in the Prime Minister's side, will anyone be able to keep the family's wealth?
You really shouldn't do something like this. God willing, don't let anything happen to you. Otherwise, you will be a disgrace to the Zhang family's ancestors.
If there are no casualties among the people, return the captured land as soon as possible, and bring gifts of gold, silver, pearls and jade, and ask the family to withdraw the complaint. After doing this, the daughter will have some face in front of the regent and can serve for her. The family speaks out.
It’s not too late, the sooner the better. "
After Zhang Buyu read the letter, his face turned blue and black. Unexpectedly, the Queen Mother not only did not issue an order, but also directly criticized him. However, the information revealed in the letter really shocked Zhang Buyu.
The queen mother was afraid of the regent.
In fact, Zhang Buyi was also afraid of Luo Xin, or in other words, there was basically no powerful person who was not afraid of him over the years.
It is true that the Prime Minister is an unusual person. In Chang'an City, the reputation of the Prime Minister's benevolence is spread among the people. However, only those who are really involved in the top aristocratic circles know that the Prime Minister has a kind face but a dark heart and has too many ways of torturing people.
In the past, they and Empress Gao teamed up to torment the princes of the Liu family. Now, they have to deal with a mere Liuhou Mansion. Even the Queen Mother sometimes cannot take care of it.
Thinking of this, Zhang Buyi instantly felt cold sweat running down his back.
Judging from the history books, every Luo family member is a gentleman.
But how could a gentleman keep winning for a thousand years and eventually kill everyone except Luo Shi?
Is it just based on King Su’s blessing? But a miraculous man like Zhao Gong is also unique in Luo's thousand-year history.
Thinking of this, Zhang Buyi immediately wrote to Zhang Yan.
…
In a quiet room in Changle Palace, Luo Xin and Luo Yi sat across from each other. On the table were letters sent by Luo Yi. Here, the two brothers took off their outer disguises.
Luo Xin flipped through it casually and asked, "Third brother, you are friendly with these founding heroes. What do you think?"
The two brothers Luo Xin and Luo Yi can be considered extreme. Luo Yi is almost one of the most core people among the founding heroes, while Luo Xin has nothing to do with the founding heroes.
Hearing this, Luo Yi shook his head and said: "Those with whom I have the best connections have all passed away. The remaining Zhou Bo and others have little contact with them, but Zimu Acai has more contact with them. You don't have to worry about me here. If someone does something illegal, Then act according to the law.
The beauty of a gentleman will be cut down in five lifetimes.
It is destined that future generations will be dishonest and bring shame to their ancestors.
Do you want to deal with these founding heroes now?
I think it's not time yet, no new military nobles have appeared yet, and there is no substitute.
However, if you deal with Liuhou alone, there is still no problem, as long as it does not expand. "
Luo Yi finally said something to the founding heroes, fearing that Chi Yu would be affected by the matter of staying in the marquis.
After all, he knew his younger brother very well. On the surface, he seemed to be shining and unsullied, but in fact, he was very evil. The evil that honorable nobles knew was only superficial. If Luo Xin really wanted to do something, he could Cleanse all the disobedient among the founding heroes and send them all to open up wasteland in Lingnan.
Luo Xinyan nodded slowly, which was regarded as accepting Luo Yi's proposal.
…
The letter from the Liuhou Mansion came very quickly. There were very few rules in this era. This kind of internal and external communication was too common. Not to mention that Zhang Yan was the Queen Mother, let alone just two letters, even if they were two people, she Can be brought in.
Opening the letter, she saw that there were no civilian casualties. Zhang Yan exhaled softly, that's good. It's good that the worst outcome didn't happen.
If casualties were caused to the common people, the Liuhou Mansion would at least be deprived of its title, or even more likely to have all its titles taken away, demoted to common people, or even have to guard the city gates in serious cases.
At that time, Zhang Yan had to give the order no matter how unwilling she was. She could not watch the inheritance of her ancestors be lost like this.
Zhang Yan was still very active and immediately ordered: "Prepare the chariot, I want to visit the Prime Minister in Changle Palace."
When Luo Xin heard that Zhang Yan was visiting, he tidied up his clothes and went out to greet her. Although Zhang Yan was anxious, she still calmed down and walked over, not wanting to leave a bad impression on Luo Xin. When Luo Xin saw Zhang Yan, Yan's demeanor was dignified, still the same as before, so she was satisfied.
"I see the Queen Mother. She is well."
Zhang Yan smiled and said, "I wish you peace, Prime Minister."
Luo Xin welcomed Zhang Yan in, and the two sat upright. Zhang Yan looked at Luo Xin opposite. The prime minister was getting older. Some deep wrinkles gradually began to appear on his face, and his eye sockets began to collapse, but this did not damage him at all. The power of the Prime Minister became as deep as the abyss, exposed in these eyes, as if he were naked, all the thoughts in his heart were pierced out, Zhang Yan became even more nervous, and even felt uneasy.
Luo Xin felt Zhang Yan's nervousness. He was very satisfied that Zhang Yan did not directly interfere with the judicial affairs, so he asked warmly: "Queen Mother, do you have important matters when you come to Changle Palace to find ministers?"
Hearing that Luo Xin's tone was not bad, Zhang Yan's heart dropped slightly. She knew that Luo Xin must have known about this matter with how well-informed he was. In this case, it seems that the matter has not developed to the point of irreversibility. the point.
Zhang Yan's red lips slightly opened and she said helplessly: "Prime Minister, it's hard to say this. Yu's people did some wrong things and were imprisoned in Yousi. Alas, after much thought, I should inform the Prime Minister of this matter. This After all, she is His Majesty’s maternal wife, so it is really indecent to do this.”
There was no expression on Luo Xin's face, and he sneered softly: "Empress Dowager, are you talking about the Liuhou Mansion seizing people's land?"
Zhang Yan's delicate body trembled and her voice became dry, "Yes, Prime Minister."
Thanks to the leader of Zhulanbaicai for the reward!
(End of chapter)
