Queen Cao can naturally understand what Cao Jingxiu said.
But as the queen of the dynasty, this kind of hostage-taking method to achieve something was definitely not what she expected.
Moreover, the situation now is different from that at the beginning. At that time, King Yan had no hope, so he took a chance.
In order to prevent a general from the capital from coming forward to quell the rebellion, he thought of threatening his life with his own papers.
So he said: "This is not appropriate. The situation in the palace is already under control. We only need to wait for the death of the official family.
If I personally read out the imperial edict in front of all the ministers and pass the throne to the young prince, then the matter will be justified, and all the officials will have no choice but to accept it.
Why do you need to do such unnecessary things, but it will be criticized by others. "
Cao Jingxiu thought about it seriously and felt that what Queen Cao said was reasonable, so he did not continue the topic.
Instead, he said: "In that case, the official's illness must be kept strictly confidential to avoid others finding out.
It's easy to talk about other people, but if Grand Prime Minister Ouyang and Grand Prime Minister Han come to the palace to see the emperor, what if they see something? "
This is indeed a problem, although Zhao Zhen's condition has been well concealed, and even Zhao Zhen himself does not know it.
But Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu are both good people and well-informed. If they really notice something, it will be really troublesome.
So we must find a way to keep these two people away for a few days. Of course, the most important thing is to keep Han Qi away.
So after thinking for a while, Empress Cao said: "The official family has been sick for more than a day or two, and I guess it is not so easy for them to notice something is wrong.
The imperial doctor of Song also said that Guan Jia's body would not survive for a few days, so he just had to hold on for a few days.
Didn't I say last time that Guan Jia's health got better because of the league's blessings? That's exactly the reason this time.
Let the great ministers go to the Great Prime Minister's Temple for me to pray for the official family. "
Cao Jingxiu replied: "This is a good idea, but it is impossible for the two Grand Prime Ministers to go together. What if Grand Prime Minister Han stays behind?"
Since Empress Cao had the idea, she naturally had plans for this, so she said, "Go to Princess Pingning and ask her young master to come forward and impeach Han Qi in court.
It was said that he had a bad intention and colluded with Zhao Zongquan to plot evil. "
After hearing this, Cao Jingxiu suddenly realized: "Yes, although this impeachment cannot shake the position of Grand Prime Minister Han, it will still make him have some scruples.
It happened that at this time it was necessary to pray for the official family. I thought that Mr. Han would definitely rush to go and express his loyalty to the official family. "
But after confirming it, Cao Jingxiu had doubts again: "Is it too much of a coincidence that these two things are connected together, and will it make Mr. Han notice something abnormal?"
Empress Cao didn't care about this question: "So what if something abnormal is detected, the main purpose now is to delay these few days.
Even if he does realize that something is wrong, it will still take time to find out the cause and effect.
Mr. Han is a scholar who knows the pros and cons of advancing and retreating. When the matter is settled, he will naturally make the right choice. "
After hearing this, Cao Jingxiu nodded and said, "Okay, I'll take care of this right away. Also, do you want to talk to Zeng Chaosheng and Bi Zhong?
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Let them pay attention during these days and prepare for any unexpected situations that may arise. "
Empress Cao thought for a while and said: "Now the palace must maintain normalcy, just like every time the official family got sick in the past.
Only in this way will people not think that something might have happened in the palace.
Zeng Chaosheng and Bi Zhongyou didn't want to tell the truth for the time being. They just said that the official's old illness had relapsed and asked them to be careful. "
There were no other questions, so Cao Jingxiu retired to do his work.
Queen Cao then sat next to Zhao Zhen's bed. When the Song Dynasty physician came over with the prepared soup, she fed Zhao Zhen to drink it herself.
After everything was done, Zhu Neijian came forward and said: "Empress, you have had very little rest these days.
, why don't you go back to Funing Hall to rest first, we'll be watching here.
After the officials wake up, I will send someone to inform you. "
After hearing this, Empress Cao shook her head and said, "I won't worry if I go back to Ciyuan Palace. I'd better wait here for the officials to wake up."
Seeing Empress Cao's resolute attitude, everyone did not persuade her any more, but went down to prepare tea fruits for easy consumption at any time.
As for the Song Dynasty physician, of course he also stayed here to observe Zhao Zhen's condition at any time.
Just like that, half an hour later, Zhao Zhen finally woke up from his confusion.
When he saw Imperial Physician Song at first sight, he asked, "Emperor Physician, how is my health now?"
As soon as these words came out, the Song Dynasty doctor immediately hesitated, because according to Empress Cao, he could not tell the truth to avoid irritating Zhao Zhen.
But the imperial doctor of Song Dynasty did not dare to lie to Zhao Zhen, after all, he was deceiving the emperor.
Seeing that the Song Dynasty physician did not know how to answer, Empress Cao immediately said: "There is nothing wrong with your body. This coma is just because you were in a state some time ago.
You were busy with official duties before your body fully recovered. It was caused by overwork. As long as you rest and rest for a few days, it will be fine. "
After finishing speaking, he did not forget to say to Imperial Physician Song: "What I just said is right."
Upon seeing this, Imperial Physician Song immediately replied: "That's true. As long as the officials rest in peace, they will definitely recover."
Hearing this, Zhao Zhen nodded slightly and stopped asking further.
Then Empress Cao made an excuse and sent Imperial Physician Song back, lest he stay here and get into trouble if he slips up in front of Zhao Zhen.
After they were sent away, Empress Cao returned to the bed and asked, "Guan, you must be hungry after sleeping for so long. How about I ask the imperial kitchen to send you some food?"
Zhao Zhen was also quite weak at this time, so he said softly: "That's fine, the queen will make arrangements."
Then Empress Cao ordered people to go to the imperial dining room, asked them to make some white porridge, and fed it to Zhao Zhen personally.
After eating these, Zhao Zhen seemed to have regained some energy, but his body still felt very tired.
Then he said to Queen Cao: "I think you don't look very good, so you should go back and have a rest.
After all, I have fallen now. At this time, you have to support yourself alone. You must not fall. "
Empress Cao replied: "Don't worry, officials, I can still hold on. Just let me stay here with you longer."
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Zhao Zhen said: "What are you talking about? We still have a long time to live in the future, so there is no need to rush now.
And after eating, I felt a little sleepy and wanted to rest for a while. "
After hearing what Zhao Zhen said and thinking that there was not much time left to meet Zhao Zhen, Queen Cao's expression couldn't help but change.
But he quickly realized that it was not appropriate for him to reveal such feelings in front of Zhao Zhen.
Dang Ji answered the question and said, "Okay, let me serve the officials and lie down first, and then go back to Ciyuan Hall to rest.
I will come back around You hour and have a meal with you. "
Zhao Zhen didn't say anything after hearing this, and lay down again under her service and slowly closed his eyes.
Then Empress Cao left the Funing Palace. Of course, she didn't want to give Zhu Naijian any warning before leaving.
"If something happens in Funing Hall, you must send someone to Ciyuan Hall in time to inform you."
After Zhu Naijian agreed, Queen Cao left with peace of mind.
Then Funing Hall fell into silence, especially after Zhu Neijian saw that Zhao Zhen's breathing was smooth and he seemed to have fallen asleep.
Zhu Neijian called all the palace maids and eunuchs in the inner room to wait outside so as not to disturb Zhao Zhen's rest.
But what Zhu Naijian didn't know was that Zhao Zhen quietly opened his eyes when there was no one in the inner room.
At first, a gap was slightly opened to observe the situation inside.
It wasn't until he confirmed that no one was there that Zhao Zhen suddenly opened his eyes and stared blankly at the top of the bed, wondering what he was thinking.
It wasn't until a long time later that Zhao Zhen's eyes began to gather together, as if he had made some decision in his heart.
Then Zhao Zhencai closed his eyes again and thought about how to break the current situation.
At the beginning of the Youshi period, Queen Cao rushed over on time, asked Zhao Zhen what he wanted to eat, and asked the imperial kitchen to prepare it.
After dinner, Queen Cao waited in Funing Hall until Zhao Zhen fell asleep, and then returned to Ciyuan Hall.
It was on this night that the news that Zhao Zhen was unconscious again spread from the palace, which suddenly made many people in Bianjing feel anxious, including Han Qi.
If it hadn't been for the news that Zhao Zhen had woken up early the next morning, many families in Bianjing would have closed their doors to thank guests.
It was precisely because of Zhao Zhen's coma that no one dared to be absent from today's court meeting. Basically, all the officials who could attend court in Bianjing City came, including Li Hao.
The entire court meeting was co-hosted by Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu. The first thing discussed was Empress Cao's order to pray for Zhao Zhen at the Daxiangguo Temple.
Naturally, all officials in the imperial court would object to this request.
What was left was to discuss the specific candidates. Originally, according to Han Qi's wishes, Zhao Zongquan was allowed to go this time.
After all, the last time he went to Daxiangguo Temple to pray for blessings, it was Zhao Zonghan who went there, and it was that time that brought Qi Guogongfu and Zhao Zonghan together.
Others in the court had no objections to Han Qi's proposal, just when Han Qi thought the matter would just go away.
"I think this is inappropriate," Qi Heng said as he walked out of the courtroom.
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When they first heard the voice, everyone was still wondering who was so stubborn, but when they saw it was Qi Heng, everyone thought it was quite normal.
Although they did not say it in detail, the ministers who could participate in the court meeting were all smart people selected from a million, so how could they really not understand their position.
After all, one of the two people supports Zhao Zongquan and the other supports Zhao Zonghan. It is reasonable for Qi Heng to jump out and oppose at this time.
Seeing this scene, Han Qi said directly: "The eldest prince prays for his father's well-being and respects heaven. It is a matter of law and order. I don't know what the admonishment doctor thinks is wrong with this."
Qi Heng said: "It is an act of filial piety for a son to pray for his father, so there is no problem."
Hearing Qi Heng's words, Han Qi couldn't help but ask: "Oh, then I don't know why what the admonishment doctor said is inappropriate."
Qi Heng replied: "If this is really done out of respect for filial piety, then there is nothing wrong with it.
But this matter should never be recommended by Grand Prime Minister Han. After all, you were very close to the eldest prince in the beginning. Is this recommendation really without selfish motives? "
Seeing Qi Heng directly targeting Han Qi, everyone below was really shocked.
Among them, Li Hao was thinking in his heart: "The young master is getting more and more violent now. This is a head-on fight with real swords and guns."
After hearing this, Han Qi said angrily: "I advise the doctor not to talk nonsense. I have some personal relations with the eldest prince, but it has nothing to do with government affairs.
By saying this, you are preparing to slander the Prime Minister in the court. "
Regarding Han Qi's threat, Qi Heng really didn't care and said directly: "The Yanguan has the power of hearing and reporting, so it's possible that the Grand Prime Minister still wants to block the salt channel.
And whether what I said was slander, the Grand Prime Minister didn’t know clearly in his heart! "
Han Qi was so angry that he took a deep breath, but for a moment there was really nothing he could do against Qi Heng.
After all, using the Yushitai and the Remonstrance Court to check and balance the prime ministers and assistants has always been the emperor's method of limiting the power of the prime minister.
Even in the later stages of the original plot, after Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne and Han Qi took over the power, facing the pressure of Taiwanese remonstrance, he could only ask Zhao Zongquan to come forward and denounce him.
[In view of the general environment,
Under the current circumstances, Han Qi really had nothing to do against Qi Heng.
, while the two sides were arguing.
Suddenly an eunuch came in from the back hall and said: "The official has ordered us to go to the Grand Prime Minister's Temple to pray this time. The prince will not be needed. The Grand Prime Minister will take his place instead."
The two Prime Ministers can discuss now who should go to the Prime Minister's Office, so that I can go back and report. "
The eunuch said that he would let the two of them discuss it among themselves, but he looked straight at Han Qi.
Of course Han Qi understood the meaning. If he really wanted to let the two discuss it, he would not let himself decide immediately.
It was obvious that the officials had already made a decision before they came out, and these words were just a formality. In addition, the previous argument had indeed had a bad impact, and they also intended to make up for it.
He came out directly and said, "In that case, I will go to the Daxiangguo Temple to pray for the country this time."
After finishing speaking, he did not forget to ask Ouyang Xiu for his opinion: "Master Ouyang, I wonder if you are willing to give this opportunity to me."
Of course Ouyang Xiu had no problem, and he didn't think about making money from this matter, so he immediately replied: "Then I'll bother Mr. Han."
After getting the letter, the eunuch returned to the harem and reported the news to Queen Cao and others.
After the inner prisoner left, Han Qi was really angry when he saw Qi Heng still standing outside.
But there was no other way. He could only say in a cold voice: "Master Jianyi, if you still don't leave the class, there may be other things you need to discuss with the officials."
Following Han Qi's voice, everyone's eyes focused on Qi Heng again, wanting to see if he was going to cause trouble again.
But Qi Heng replied: "I have nothing to report to you, so I will leave the class."
After saying that, he walked to his seat, which made everyone including Li Hao quite disappointed. It felt like they had missed a lot of excitement.
After that, Han Qi and Ouyang Xiu discussed other matters with the officials, and then left the court.
At this time, Queen Cao had received the letter and knew that Han Qi had agreed to go to Daxiangguo Temple to pray.
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