However, if the Zheng family chooses to create trouble in Luozhou, what political benefits can they gain?
Zheng Shanguo and Zheng Yuanxuan are still idle by themselves. If they attack Luozhou, can they be reactivated by themselves?
No, it's not that simple.
To think about it differently, if you don’t find out the truth, what will happen next?
Cen Wenwen was impeached and removed from office because of the plague.
In this case, the position of governor of Luozhou will be vacant.
Luozhou, where the eastern capital is located, has an important status.
Could it be said that Zheng is seeking Luozhou?
No, it's not that simple. There must be problems.
Thinking of this, Li Zhiyun suddenly made a plan.
Since you can't guess it yourself, it's better to let those people take the initiative to expose it.
"I have an idea."
Du Ruhui asked: "Does your Majesty have an idea?"
"That's right." Li Zhiyun looked at the two of them and said, "This time, I need you to cooperate with me to find out the purpose of this villain."
Du Ruhui and Xue Shou looked at each other and agreed at the same time.
"yes."
The next day, there was a small court in Liangyi Hall.
"Your Majesty, I have this memorial." Du Ruhui held the wat tablet and shouted loudly.
Li Zhiyun's eyes hidden under the crown flashed away, and he said in a tired tone: "Keming, if you have a solution to the plague, you might as well tell me."
Du Ruhui straightened up and said: "Your Majesty, Cen Wenwen failed to manage Luozhou, which led to the emergence of the plague. And now, he is unable to solve the plague, which is really a dereliction of duty. I believe that he should be dismissed immediately and imprisoned on the spot, while the officials go
Luozhou, dealing with the plague."
"Haha." Li Zhiyun suddenly smiled and said: "When Prime Minister Pei asked Cen Wenwen to be dismissed from office, you stopped him and persuaded me to give Cen Wenwen a chance. Now, why have you changed?"
Pei Ju below opened his eyes slightly, and he was also a little curious about Du Ruhui's changes.
Du Ruhui said with shame: "Your Majesty, I am thinking of old friendship and hope that Cen Wenwen can solve the problem. I didn't think too much about it. It's my fault. Now the plague is getting more and more rampant. If we don't strictly control it, I'm afraid there will be endless troubles. I don't dare to gamble."
Cen Wenwen’s ability.”
That's it. Pei Ju nodded slightly. With Du Ruhui's caution, it was understandable that he would change his mind after seeing the current situation in Luozhou.
Xue Shou also said: "I am also at fault. I should not have tried hard to keep Cen Wenwen in Luozhou. Now that Luozhou is corrupt, I am guilty."
"That's enough." Li Zhiyun said coldly: "What's the use of admitting your mistakes now? Could it be that if you admit your mistakes, the Luozhou plague will disappear?
Cen Wenwen is indeed incompetent, but now, who of you is confident that you can suppress the Luozhou plague?"
Many ministers were a little scared. The emperor was so angry this time that he even rebuked his closest ministers.
Du Ruhui said: "I know I was wrong, but I still want to say that Cen Wenwen is afraid that he will not be able to solve the plague. No matter what, your Majesty still needs to make plans in advance."
"Do you have any idea?" Li Zhiyun asked.
Du Ruhui lowered his head and did not dare to speak.
"Humph, I have no choice but to go back."
"Yes." Du Ruhui lowered his head.
Immediately afterwards, Li Zhiyun asked: "Which of you can do something?"
Ministers, you look at me and I look at you. Everyone shakes their heads and pretends to be discussing, but no one can come up with a solution.
Seeing this, Li Zhiyun narrowed his eyes and looked at the facial expressions of the ministers.
Some are confused, some are expressionless, and some are feeling sleepy.
Half an hour later.
"That's it, that's it for today. If any of you have any idea, please write a memorial and submit it to me. In addition, regarding Cen Wenwen, I have decided to send another minister to Luozhou to take charge. As for the candidate, you can express your opinions."
After saying that, Li Zhiyun stood up and left.
That afternoon, Li Zhiyun summoned Pei Ju at Wude Hall.
"Mr. Pei, I regret that I didn't listen to you. If I had dismissed Cen Wenwen as soon as possible and sent the minister to Luozhou to take charge, the situation would not be as difficult as it is now." Li Zhiyun sighed to Pei Ju sadly.
"Your Majesty is serious." Pei Ju comforted him: "Cen Wenwen is still capable, but after all, he lacks experience and cannot handle the affairs of Luozhou. You cannot blame him."
"Huh, I believe him so much, but he gave me such an explanation. Can't I blame him?" Li Zhiyun said: "Mr. Pei, you are too kind. You are right. Cen Wenwen is inexperienced, and the same is true for me in governing the country.
Too confident."
Hearing this, Pei Ju's lips curved slightly, and he immediately said: "Your Majesty, please don't think like this. Your Majesty has done a good job in destroying the Turks and relieving the victims. Whatever happened in Luozhou, Cen Wenwen failed your Majesty."
Hope, how can you blame His Majesty?"
"Alas." Li Zhiyun looked at Pei Ju and said: "The elder Mr. Pei, when the late emperor was here, often told me that if the country is in trouble, I should ask Mr. Pei for his opinion and ask me for advice."
Pei Ju chuckled and said humbly: "The late emperor was so complimentary. I should do my best for the Tang Dynasty."
"Okay, I'm safe now that Mr. Pei is here." Li Zhiyun asked, "Mr. Pei, what should I do now?"
Pei Ju thought for a moment and said, "I still think it would be better to send another minister to Luozhou to take charge."
"I think so too, but I don't know who has this ability." Li Zhiyun said distressedly.
"I recommend someone to your majesty. Although he may not be able to solve the plague in Luozhou, he can provide food and grass for your majesty."
"who?"
"Zheng Shanguo."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun's eyes flashed with a sharp look.
Old fox, it really has something to do with you!
From the beginning, Li Zhiyun felt strange. Cen Wenwen and Pei Ju had no grievances. Why was it that Pei Ju was the first to deal with Cen Wenwen when something happened in Luozhou, and he was also secretly colluding with ministers to impeach Cen Wenwen?
Yes, many officials have been in private contact with Pei Ju over the past few days regarding the impeachment memorial against Cen Wenwen.
With Xuanyi Guard in hand, Li Zhiyun knew the movements of Chang'an ministers very well.
Now, Pei Ju recommended Zheng Shanguo, which almost convinced Li Zhiyun that Pei Ju was definitely involved in what happened in Luozhou this time.
I just don’t know what role this old fox plays in it.
"Zheng Shanguo?" Li Zhiyun continued to act, doubting: "Can he do it?"
Pei Ju said: "Your Majesty, he may not be able to solve the plague, but he must be able to control it. Your Majesty should know the power of the Zheng family in Xingyang. Moreover, he is an old friend of Prince Yin. For his future consideration, if your Majesty uses him this time
, the veteran believes that he will do his best to help His Majesty relieve his worries.
At that time, Zheng Shanguo may be able to provide disaster relief food from his own clan."
Pei Ju was certain that the young emperor would not refuse this proposal. Everyone knew that the plague had to wait for it to disappear, and before it disappeared, the resources consumed would undoubtedly be huge. If Zheng Shanguo could come up with it, the emperor would never
reject.
I have to admit that Li Zhiyun felt that if he didn't know the truth, he would really think Pei Ju's proposal was very good.
But now, he just feels that Pei Ju is digging a hole for him.
More importantly, why did Pei Ju help Zheng so much?
What could Zheng give Pei Ju to convince this old fox to take the risk of impeaching his closest minister?
Interesting, things are getting interesting.
Pei Ju, this old fox, is indeed very thoughtful.
Seeing the emperor's hesitation, Pei Ju asked, "Does your Majesty think there is something wrong?"
Li Zhiyun shook his head and said with emotion: "Mr. Pei, thank you for having you by my side. Otherwise, I really don't know what to do."
What he hesitated about was not Zheng Shanguo, but Pei Ju, an old fox.