In the Zichen Hall, Empress Wu looked at Pei Yan with a playful smile on her face.
At this glance, Pei Yan felt uncomfortable all over his body. He had a feeling that he might have made the wrong move.
Empress Wu glanced at Pei Yan, turned to look at Li Xuan on the other side, and then asked calmly: "King Nanchang, what do you say about the impeachment of Pei Shangshu?"
Li Xuan raised his hands with a solemn expression and said, "Reporting to the Queen of Heaven, I had previously suspected that the King of Donghai was either the King of Yue or the King of Cao, but the Southeast team proved that the King of Donghai has nothing to do with the descendants of the Hailing County King. Now the grandson of the crown prince is involved in the case, so I doubt whether he is a descendant of Prince Yin, so he used the name King of the East China Sea to confuse the world. If it is true, then the Tianyin Sect is just a tool used by the descendants of Prince Yin."
Li Xuan turned her head to look at Pei Yan, who looked surprised, and a hint of indifference flashed at the corner of his mouth.
Pei Yan didn't seem to expect that Li Xuan had already suspected the relationship between King Donghai and King Cao Yue. This, coupled with everything today, directly locked him as the descendant of Prince Yin Li Jiancheng.
"When one tool is destroyed, he can make another one at any time. Therefore, the Tianyin Sect is just the tip of the iceberg of the Donghai King's huge power." Li Xuan bowed slightly, and then said extremely rigorously: "The one I destroyed was only Tianyin. It’s just teaching, the person who has emerged now is the King of Donghai, a descendant of Prince Yin, the two cannot be confused, nor can they be used in the same way.”
In the final analysis, the Tianyin Sect is just a remnant of the previous dynasty, but if such matters as the King of East China Sea and Prince Yin are not handled carefully, it will directly shake the foundation of the Tang Dynasty.
"Pei Aiqing, you understand what the King of Nanchang said." Empress Wu turned her head, looked at Pei Yan, and said coldly: "The King of Nanchang has discovered so many things in less than half a year since he became an official. You are in charge of the Criminal Department. It has been several years, but why has there been no progress at all? It’s because those people in the Ministry of Punishment are useless, and they say it’s you, Pei Zilong, who is incapable of governing the ministry!”
Empress Wu shouted loudly, and with a "pop", Pei Yan knelt down directly.
Pei Yan's face was ugly, but he still calmly held his hands and said: "The Queen of Heaven, I am guilty and incompetent. I also ask the Queen of Heaven to remove me from the post of Minister of the Ministry of Punishment. However, the Tianyin Sect's affairs have become more serious recently because of their actions, so they were dismissed. ... Seize the handle and ask the Queen of Heaven not to punish the ministers of the Ministry of Punishment."
Li Xuan turned her head and looked at Pei Yan, feeling surprised in her heart.
Pei Yan is really good at talking. He not only shirked his responsibilities, but also became a good person.
Empress Wu snorted coldly and said with a sneer: "Of course you are guilty. You did not manage the punishment department strictly, which caused Ashina Nishugui to steal the officials and horses of the punishment department. I will fine you one year's suspension to atone for your sins."
"I obey your decree." Pei Yan had already knelt down deeply.
Li Xuan had already lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes. Now he could see that Empress Wu and Pei Yan had completely taken away Pei Yan's responsibility for this matter as soon as they sang and harmonized.
Li Xuan felt a little tired. Although Pei Yan was plotted by the King of East China Sea, it was really unpleasant to see him take away the responsibility so easily.
At the same time, Li Xuan also had some doubts in her heart. What on earth was Pei Yan doing in such a hurry to exonerate himself.
"Empress Tian, the Ministry of War is related to the country's military affairs. The war horses of the Ministry of War were stolen, and I am also guilty. Please investigate thoroughly and arrest all the guilty persons in the Ministry of War." At this time, Pei Xingjian also took a step forward and handed over his hands with a solemn expression.
Pei Yan lowered his head deeply, his face already cold.
Empress Wu gently knocked on the table, then looked at Pei Xingjian and said, "Pei Aiqing, you have not managed the military department well. You will also be suspended from pay for one year. As for what you said, you are allowed to investigate for yourself."
"I obey your order." Pei Xingjian bowed deeply.
Empress Wu suddenly turned her head, looked at Li Xuan, and asked with a hint of amusement: "King Nanchang, do you think this is appropriate?"
Li Xuan held up her hands with a solemn expression and said: "Reporting to the Queen of Heaven, this time the Tubo and Turks jointly planned the plan, it was basically for our imperial expedition to conquer Tibet, so they framed the two ministers Goulian, and the Queen of Heaven handled it extremely appropriately. In this way, the court There are explanations both internally and externally.
But this matter cannot be settled so hastily. I propose that Shangshu Pei be invited to patrol the border this winter...
The Turkic tribes must be rectified after all, otherwise if there is any change in the coming year, the consequences will be disastrous. "
Empress Wu nodded with satisfaction and said: "What the King of Nanchang said is reasonable. Although the Ashina royal family mostly served in Chang'an, they are still in the grassland tribes. If the grassland tribes are not loyal, how can they have the intention to act rashly."
Empress Wu's eyes fell on Pei Xingjian and Pei Yan. After thinking for a moment, she said directly: "As for the border patrol, Pei Yan, you go this winter. I don't want to hear any more voices from the Turkic tribes who are acting recklessly this time. "
"I obey." Pei Yan immediately raised his hands solemnly and stood up.
"Also, the Ministry of Punishment and Dali Temple must continue to investigate the matter of King Donghai without slacking off." Empress Wu clenched her fists tightly.
Compared with marginal clans like Li Xuan, the descendants of the hidden prince Li Jiancheng naturally pose a threat to the throne.
The Xuanwumen Incident of that year has an unspeakable past.
Even today, Empress Wu still dare not take it lightly.
Then, with a cold face, she continued: "The Jinwu Guards, as well as the Ministry of War's Staff Division, must keep a close eye on the links between Tubo and the traitors in the DPRK, and must not arrest or indulge anyone in vain."
"I obey." Li Xuan and Pei Xingjian handed over their hands at the same time.
"The preparations for the war against Tubo must be accelerated. Pei Qing, this matter must not be delayed." Empress Wu looked at Pei Xingjian again.
The reason why she was unwilling to let Pei Xingjian go on patrol this winter was because she wanted to keep him to prepare for the conquest of Tibet.
In the battle of Tubo, if there is a slight negligence, tens of thousands of powerful soldiers will be buried in the danger of Gaoyuan immediately, which cannot be ignored at all.
Except for Pei Xingjian, Empress Wu was not at ease with anyone else.
"I obey the decree." Pei Xingjian immediately handed over his hand in an extremely serious manner.
"No one in the court or outside is reassuring." Empress Wu took a deep breath, looked at the memorials placed high on the side of the table, and said coldly: "How long has it been since the Turkic incident happened? There are so many people impeaching the two Pei Aiqings. It seems that King Donghai has great influence in the court!"
Li Xuan suddenly raised his head in surprise, and his eyes fell on the pile of dozens of magazines on the table on one side.
He really didn't expect that so many people would join forces to impeach Pei Xingjian and Pei Yan just because the Turks stole horses from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Punishment.
No wonder Empress Wu had to implement the punishment decision of Pei Xingjian and Pei Yan so quickly. It turned out to be all because of this.
Li Xuan quickly lowered his head. He knew that these memorials may not have much to do with Tubo. Pei Xingjian and Pei Yan were both from the Pei family in Hedong, and they were both people trusted by Li Zhi and Empress Wu. As long as they took a little further, they would immediately become prime ministers.
Although the two of them don't deal with each other, it's an old trick of the aristocratic family.
There were three hundred states in the Tang Dynasty, and I don’t know how many people were staring at the position of Pingzhangshi.
Two people are about to enter the Pei family all of a sudden, and there are countless people in the world who are jealous. Now that they finally have the opportunity, they must seize it.
Perhaps, this is also the method of the King of East China Sea.
"The Queen of Heaven, Liu Yingdao, the doctor of the Ministry of Personnel, has been ordered to see you." Empress Wu waved her hand and said to Li Xuan and the other three, "Stand aside."
"Here!" Li Xuan, Pei Xingjian, and Pei Yan stood on one side, all holding their hands in awe.
Immediately afterwards, a fifty-year-old man wearing a scarlet robe walked in from the outside. His face was solemn and serious, and he could see clear caution in the way he raised his hands and feet.
He didn't know yet that his second son was dead.
Li Xuan, as well as everyone in the hall, came to this conclusion at the same time.
"Liu Yingdao, a doctor in the Ministry of Officials, pays homage to the Queen of Heaven. May the Queen of Heaven be in peace!" Liu Yingdao saluted Empress Wu very strictly, without any mistakes in etiquette.
Empress Wu raised her eyebrows, and then said: "Mr. Liu, how long has it been since you saw your second son?"
"Guangye?" Liu Yingdao's face instantly became embarrassed, but he didn't hesitate much and said with his hands raised: "Reporting to the Queen of Heaven, Guangye and his wife are not getting along. They often miss flowers and have an outhouse. When your Majesty saw him later, he was still there. Half a month ago."
Liu
Ying Dao didn't lie. Everyone present was a smart person. If some people lied, they might not be able to tell what kind of lies they told, but whether they lied or not can be seen at a glance.
What's more, under a few pairs of sharp eyes, if you lie, some suspicious details can be seen immediately.
But there was nothing on Liu Yingdao.
"But what did Quanzi do and commit a serious crime?" Liu Yingdao raised his head cautiously, looked at Empress Wu, cupped his hands and said, "If Guangye violates the laws of the imperial court, please deal with it according to the law, and I will not ask for mercy."
Liu Yingdao glanced at Li Xuan, Pei Guangye and Pei Yan, and his brows suddenly furrowed tightly.
Although he usually does not take the initiative to touch those sensitive things, the Turkic incident, although the news is blocked from the outside world, is well known to everyone in the court.
Liu Yingdao didn't expect that he would see Li Xuan, Pei Guangye and Pei Yan at the same time, and his heart immediately skipped a beat.
However, Empress Wu did not let him think deeply. Empress Wu directly asked decisively: "Mr. Liu, how long has it been since you have been to Changlemen?"
Liu Yingdao suddenly raised his head in astonishment. He cupped his hands in a panic and said, "Reporting to the Queen of Heaven, I have never been to Changle Gate except on the first day of the year to pay my respects."
"Then go and see. Your mother-in-law has been unwell recently. The imperial doctor said she doesn't have much time left." Empress Wu's words made even Li Xuan, Pei Guangye and Pei Yanye extremely shocked.
Liu Yingdao's son Liu Guangye is the great-grandson of Prince Yin Li Jiancheng. Liu Yingdao is naturally Li Jiancheng's son-in-law.
Liu Yingdao's mother-in-law was naturally Li Jiancheng's wife.
Princess Yin, Zheng Guanyin,
Li Xuan bowed her head firmly. There were very few people inside and outside the court who knew that Princess Yin was still alive.
There are even fewer people who know that she has been hiding in Changlemen.
At that time, the hidden prince Li Jiancheng and the king of Chao Li Yuanji were executed.
Li Yuanji's first wife, Mrs. Yang, remarried to Li Shimin, enjoyed the favor, and raised a son together, King Cao Li Ming.
The first wife of Prince Yin Li Jiancheng was none other than Zheng Guanyin.
Zheng Guanyin was born in the Zheng family in Xingyang, one of the seven families with five surnames. Her father and brother were both officials in the government and the public.
Even though the family was implicated due to the incident of Prince Yin Li Jiancheng, it still firmly sat in one of the Five Surnames and Seven Families, and Taizong did not dare to make any mistakes.
As for Li Yuanji's wife Yang, although she is the grand-niece of Sui Guan Wang Yang Xiong, her family support is very weak.
Although he firmly refused many times, Li Shimin finally succeeded, but throughout his life, he was not canonized as a concubine by Taizong.
