Qin Xiao was surprised and said: "Master Prime Minister?"
"The Prime Minister is the elder brother of the current saint and the uncle of the late emperor." Although Han Yunong has been staying in Xiling for many years, he obviously still knows the situation of the imperial court quite well. He said softly: "Do you know Lingxiao Pavilion?"
"I know." Qin Xiao thought to himself that Lingxiao Pavilion had a real reputation. Many famous ministers and generals wanted to enter Lingxiao Pavilion: "It was built under the decree of the founding emperor Taizu. The original intention was to commend the founding of the country. The first ones to enter Lingxiao Pavilion were
They are the sixteen divine generals."
The sixteen divine generals are the founding heroes of the country. Each of them has made great achievements. The stories of these sixteen people are also spread among the people. Over the past two hundred years, these founding heroes have been almost deified. Especially the storytellers among the people in the market talk about the ten.
The story of the six divine generals is even more lifelike.
Qin Xiao immediately nodded and said: "I know, he is the vanguard general under Emperor Taizu, and he is the first to charge in every battle."
Han Yunong nodded slightly and said, "The Prime Minister is the descendant of Marquis Qinghe."
When Qin Xiao had nothing to do in Turtle City, he would go into the teahouse and listen to Mr. Shu's storytelling. He also knew a lot about the deeds of the founding emperor Taizu and his sixteen generals, although the stories told by Mr. Storyteller were all
After adding more fuel and jealousy, Qin Xiaodao, the sixteen generals of Lingxiao Pavilion, also had many treasures.
"The sixteen divine generals who founded the country are all outstanding heroes of the empire." Han Yunong said seriously: "Then do you know that among the sixteen divine generals, Qinghehou Xiahou Pangde?"
Han Yunong nodded and said: "Exactly. The Pei family and the Xiahou family have been friends since their ancestors. The two families are considered family friends. After the saint ascended the throne, rebellions broke out. Pei Xiaogong followed his father Yu Guogong to conquer Qingzhou.
With the recommendation of the Prime Minister, Pei Xiaogong would not have the opportunity to make great achievements in putting down the rebellion, and later he would not be entrusted by the saint with the important task of taking charge of the military affairs of the south."
"So, the Southern Army should belong to the forces of the Prime Minister." Qin Xiao immediately understood the meaning of Han Yunong's words.
Qin Xiao was startled, but Han Yunong had already continued: "There are only a few descendants of the Sixteen Divine Generals who have inherited the title of their ancestors, and there are even fewer who can serve the country. When the late emperor was in the dynasty, there were still those who were loyal to the court.
There are only two clans, the Pei clan, Duke of Yu State, and the Xiahou clan, Marquis of Qinghe."
"Pei, the Duke of Yu, is naturally Pei Xiaogong, the general who governs the country." Qin Xiao said.
The emperor was born from the Xiahou family, and the country's prime minister was also held by the Xiahou family. These two positions alone put the Xiahou family high in the sky.
"The saint's successful accession to the throne must be attributed to her Xiahou clan." Han Yunong lowered his voice and said, "If the Prime Minister hadn't been behind her at that time, it would have been impossible for the Queen to become a saint smoothly. When a saint ascends the throne, he will be canonized immediately.
My uncle Xia Houying was the Prime Minister and was in charge of government affairs, so before Princess Sheyue participated in the government affairs, Xia Houying, the Prime Minister, really had all the power in the government, and almost all the yamen in the court were from the Prime Minister."
When he was in Xiling, he only felt that the imperial court in Kyoto was out of reach, and he had no interest in the affairs of the imperial court.
But when I arrived in Kyoto, I realized that the sea in Kyoto was really unfathomable. At this time, after hearing what Han Yunong said, I finally realized that the Xiahou family was indeed powerful.
People who wield swords are afraid, what do you think will happen to this sword?"
Qin Xiao understood what Han Yunong meant and said softly: "The Xiahou clan was originally a sword in the hands of the saints, but as the Xiahou clan became more powerful, the sword was too sharp, and the saints became wary of it. Looking at the civil and military officials of the dynasty, no one
We can fight against the Xiahou clan, and Princess Sheyue just happened to appear. The saint has supported the princess these years. Everyone only thinks that the saint loves his daughter, but silently, he has made the princess become a climate."
Qin Xiao felt something keenly and whispered: "Captain, the princess was later favored by the saint and got everything she asked for. Isn't this... just the mother's love for her daughter?"
"I'm very happy that you can understand this." Han Yunong sighed softly: "Although the saint comes from the Xiahou clan, she is the master of the world after all. Naturally, she will not let any minister have excessive power. The Prime Minister of Xiahou State has
The merit of supporting the saint is the biggest supporter behind the saint. When the saint first ascended the throne, the people he could trust and rely on were naturally the Xiahou clan. Therefore, the Xiahou clan received the grace of the saint and flourished. A person with a knife in his hand can naturally protect himself.
But if this knife becomes sharper and sharper, even sharp enough to
It was noon, and the streets outside were quite noisy with people coming and going. Precisely because of the cover of those voices, the two of them whispered in the room, which made them feel safer.
Qin Xiao is not worried that there are ears through the wall. With his fourth-grade Zhongtian realm cultivation, he can quickly detect anyone eavesdropping nearby.
Han Yunong smiled faintly and said: "The saint is very skillful, and the princess is outstanding in talent. As you said, the civil and military officials in the dynasty did not see through the saint's plan at the beginning. I am afraid that even the shrewd Prime Minister did not notice the saint at the beginning.
The purpose is to use the princess to restrain the Xiahou clan."
"Seventeen years ago, when the Prime Minister of the country promoted the saint to the throne and became a hero, the princess was less than ten years old. She was just a child." Qin Xiao also leaned forward slightly, approached Han Yunong and said: "Although the princess is growing up day by day.
, but in the eyes of the Prime Minister, she has always been just a child, and she is also his niece. Naturally, he will not think that a female doll can pose a threat to his status." A slight smile appeared on his lips: "Wait until he suddenly reacts.
By then, the princess already had her own power."
Just like a hunter who goes into the mountains to hunt, he must have a thorough understanding of the environment in the mountains and forests, as well as the habits and haunts of the prey he is hunting. In this way, even if he does not fail to kill the prey, he will not fall into the prey's mouth.
Food.
"Many people think that after a saint ascends the throne, it is not a good thing to reuse eunuchs and let the power of eunuchs rise." Han Yunong sighed: "But the Prime Minister once controlled the government. If the saint does not have his own power, wouldn't he become the hand of the Prime Minister?
Puppet? She reused the eunuchs and established the Purple Clothes Prison and the North Courtyard. It was actually a matter of course. After years of support, the saint borrowed the princess's hands to form a huge force in the court, and the saint also handed over the North Courtyard.
As a result, the princess's power will grow day by day, and she already has the power to rival the Prime Minister in the court."
He knew very well that it was almost a foregone conclusion that he would stay in Kyoto.
Han Yunong was worried that he was alone in Kyoto and knew nothing about the intricate situation in Kyoto. If he made a mistake accidentally, the consequences would be disastrous.
Qin Xiao sneered and said: "I don't care if you are their chess piece or not. As long as you, Captain, are safe and sound and achieve my own goals, that's enough."
Han Yunong chuckled and said: "This is the difference between chess players and chess pieces. We are chess pieces. We are struggling in this chess game just to save our own lives. Lu Junzhong of the Criminal Department is jumping up and down on this chess board just to gain some personal gains."
interests, but what the two chess players fought was the outcome of a game, which was related to the structure of the Tang Dynasty. After the princess promoted Fan Wenzheng to the position of Minister of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of War became the princess's sphere of influence. Although there was Nanyuan
Although the power is decentralized, the Ministry of War is still a force that cannot be ignored. Of course, the Prime Minister does not want the Ministry of War to be controlled by the princess." He picked up the tea cup, drank the remaining half of the water in one gulp, and then continued: "Changsheng
The army failed to leave the customs in time, the general was killed in Xiling, and the rebels
After Han Yunong's explanation, Qin Xiao finally had a clear understanding of the situation in the DPRK.
"The Prime Minister has naturally realized a long time ago that the little girl in the palace has become his biggest enemy. If it is not contained, the status of the Xiahou family in the court will only become weaker and weaker." Han Yunong looked calm and slowly said
Said: "So as early as a few years ago, the two forces have begun to fight overtly and covertly in the DPRK. This case of Fan Wenzheng of the Ministry of War is just a power game between the Prime Minister and the princess. Whether it is the Ministry of Punishment or the Ministry of War, of course
Including us, we are just pawns on the chessboard of these two noble men."
"At the same time, I have offended the princess." Han Yunong sighed: "Being in the court in Kyoto, there are traps at your feet, and you will be startled at every step." Han Yunong was naturally frightened by the dangers of the court: "But this time, the result was somewhat unexpected.
Beyond my expectations.”
Qin Xiao was a little confused. Han Yunong whispered: "The princess did not take action to save the Ministry of War. Of course, it was because she knew that Fan Wenzheng was to blame. Another reason was that she knew that the Prime Minister would never miss the opportunity to overthrow Fan Wenzheng.
If there is an opportunity, once she wants to take action, she will definitely have a direct conflict with the Prime Minister." She pondered for a moment, then lowered her voice and said: "If the princess asks the saint for mercy, according to the saint's love for her in the past, although it is absolutely impossible
It is not difficult to save Fan Wenzheng’s official position, but it is not difficult to save the lives of these people.”
Seizing the city and grabbing land, these things may not be very important in the eyes of the Prime Minister. For the Prime Minister, the most important thing is that this is an opportunity to attack the Ministry of War. Even if we don't show up, the Prime Minister will still not miss this opportunity.
This is a chance, but things will become more complicated."
Qin Xiao was silent for a moment and then said: "So we are actually doing the Prime Minister a favor this time?"
Qin Xiao thought that Han Yunong was more thoughtful, and couldn't help but nodded slightly and said: "What the captain said is that abandoning the princess will only make others disappointed in her." After a pause, he frowned and said: "But in fact, if the princess abandons her, others will be disappointed.
, the princess really didn’t take any action this time.”
"I have been thinking about this matter these days, and I vaguely understand the strangeness of it." Han Yunong said: "It's not that the princess doesn't want to save it, but that she knows that she can't save it at all. To save Fan Wenzheng, she must convince the saint, and
The princess obviously knew that it was impossible to change the saint's mind. In addition, Lu Junzhong was a pawn in the Ministry of War, and he was the one who directly convicted Fan Wenzheng. At least he was actually helping the Prime Minister. After this case, Lu Junzhong was
After being granted a title, a group of people from the Ministry of War received rewards, which is quite unusual."
Qin Xiao immediately asked: "Could it be that the princess felt that Fan Wenzheng was of no use anymore, so she ignored him?"
"No." Han Yunong spoke decisively, shaking his head and saying: "There are so many officials in the court who have the princess's back as a tree. As the official of the Ministry of War, Fan Wenzheng is the princess's most effective general. Regardless of whether Fan Wenzheng is of any use in the future.
, the princess cannot abandon him. With so many eyes below, if he abandons her immediately if there is no value, what will other officials think of the princess? Even the military officials will not protect him. If other officials become the targets of the Prime Minister,
Doesn’t the princess care even less?”
Before Qin Xiao could understand, Han Yunong whispered: "Lu Junzhong has been working in the Ministry of Justice since the saint came to the throne. He has set off many major cases, which can be regarded as a great contribution to the saint. This time, the investigation of Fan Wenzheng's case is not counted.
It was an ordinary case, but compared to many major cases in the past, it was nothing. However, he was not awarded a knighthood for so many major cases in the past. However, he was granted a knighthood immediately after this case. This at least shows that the saint has great respect for Lu Junzhong.
I am very satisfied with the job I did this time." He looked into Qin Xiao's eyes and asked: "Why do you think the saint is so satisfied with Lu Junzhong's handling of the case this time?"
Qin Xiao thought for a while, vaguely understood something, and whispered: "In this case handled by Lu Junzhong, the person who benefited the most in the end was the Prime Minister, and the one who suffered was the princess. Could it be...that the princess was harmed?"
, the saint is satisfied?"
"That's right." Han Yunong said word by word: "The saint is beating the princess!"
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