Three hundred and seventieth IX Empress Wu's determination
On August 19, the second year of Yonglong in the Tang Dynasty, the news of Tubo's defeat reached Luoyang. It could be said that the government and the public were shocked, and there was great joy. Everyone praised Gaozong's wisdom and martial arts. The martial arts of the Tang Dynasty were so great that even the martial arts of Emperor Qin and Han Dynasty were far inferior.
, so the voices of praise were endless, and some people even wrote tens of thousands of words.
Under such circumstances, auspicious signs appear frequently in various places, such as dry well water suddenly spouting out sweet springs in a certain place, the sound of phoenixes mingling in a certain place, the footprints of a turtle appearing in a certain place, and so on. Anyway, they are all here.
Indirectly praising the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty.
Gaozong, who had been ill for a long time, was suddenly relieved a lot at this time. As the saying goes, people feel refreshed when happy events happen. Now Gaozong is immersed in good news one after another every day. Every time he reads one, he feels happy in his heart.
He was even more proud, and finally smiled at Empress Wu and said: "Of all the emperors in history, who has a land as vast as our Tang Dynasty? Who has a population as large as our Tang Dynasty? I ascend the throne.
In more than thirty years, the territory of the Tang Dynasty has nearly doubled, and the population has also nearly doubled. To have such achievements is enough for me to comfort the late emperor. In fact, I also know that I have given birth to a good child.
Your Majesty, I have created a good prince. I believe that after I control the crane, the prince will be able to become an emperor for eternity. This Xue Ne is worthy of being a famous general. He has made such great achievements at such a young age. Mei Niang, what do you think of me?
Should I worship him as the third rank of Tongzhongshu’s disciples, or should I worship him as Pingzhangshi of Tongzhongshu’s disciples?”
At this time, Empress Wu suddenly said: "Your Majesty, the prince is now in charge of three-quarters of the world's troops, especially Xue Rengui and his son, who were generals in the same dynasty, and Xue Ne has made unparalleled achievements. This is really called merit."
Lord Gao Zhen, in view of such a situation, Your Majesty still wants to worship Xue Ne as prime minister, isn’t it possible that you are not worried that the father and son will have different intentions?”
But Gaozong waved his hand and said with a smile: "Mei Niang doesn't need to worry about this. Although Xue Ne has made great achievements now, he is still under the guidance of Xian'er. What's more, all his generals have received favors from Xian'er. If he dares to have different intentions,
, with Xian'er's prestige in the army, those generals will definitely oppose it at the first time. In this way, isn't Xue Ne inviting disaster? When your child grows up, you have to have full confidence in him, and this Xue Rengui
He is my loyal minister, loyal to the Tang Dynasty, and will never have any dissent. I can guarantee that in order to prove his innocence and for the sake of his son's future, Xue Rengui will definitely write to me and ask for an official position. Haha, if this is really the case.
, I will worship Xue Na as my chancellor, the same as the third rank of the Zhongshu sect."
"Alas, Your Majesty, you have misunderstood my concubine. Even if Xue Rengui and his son have great achievements, they are still ministers. They want to plot evil with their power. Even if they have such courage, they do not have such strength.
, I am worried that someone will secretly support them and seek the highest power in the Tang Dynasty..." Empress Wu gently pointed her hand to the east and sighed softly towards Gaozong.
When Emperor Gaozong heard this, he burst into laughter and said, "Why is Mei Niang still worried about this matter now? Don't worry, my son is pure filial piety and will never have a disobedient heart. Sooner or later, this world will be full of disobedience."
His, why should he rush for a while? Besides, if he really wants it, I will give him this world immediately. I also want to understand that a body like mine will not live for many years. Instead of
If you occupy this position, you might as well give it to him directly. Anyway, he is basically handling the government affairs now. Mei Niang, you have been tired of handling the government affairs for me for so many years. Now my son has grown up, matured, and can
Now that we have handled the government affairs independently, shouldn’t it be time to take a break? When the time comes, I will be my Supreme Emperor, and you will be your Empress Dowager, and the two of us will enjoy our old age together. Isn’t that a wonderful thing in life?”
"Haha, what your Majesty is saying is true, and I also feel that your Majesty is right. Now that the children are older, we don't have to worry about it at all. Why do we not enjoy the blessings and live such a laborious life?"
How could Empress Wu not hear that what Gao Zong just said was meant to persuade? However, it was completely contrary to her ideals and completely aroused her inner anger, but she did not show it, facing Gao Zong and Yue
He said something righteous and awe-inspiring.
Emperor Gaozong didn't know that Empress Wu didn't mean what she said. He thought that Empress Wu had really given up the idea of gaining power. He couldn't help but feel very happy in his heart. He said softly to Empress Wu: "Mei Niang, you can do this, I am very pleased. You
Don’t worry, I will never let you suffer so much from now on.”
Empress Wu forced a smile on her face, and after putting Gaozong to sleep, she quietly returned to her palace, with a cruel smile on her face, and said silently: "I didn't expect you to treat me like this, could you?
Didn't you see my embarrassment? I had given in step by step before, but now I have reached the point where I can no longer give in. This kid Li Xian bullied others too much. If I don't fight back, all my thirty years of hard work will eventually turn into nothing.
Liu Shui, I don’t even dare to think about the days after that boy takes complete control of power. Hehe, I will give up the world to him and be content with being mediocre. I can’t live in such a life. Since you care so much for your son,
But you are so ruthless to me, so don’t blame me for ignoring our thirty-year relationship as husband and wife!"
Empress Wu had made up her mind, so she quietly called her confidant, Guanglu Cheng Ma Jin, and gave him some instructions quietly.
"Ah? Please forgive me, Queen Mother, I dare not do this." After listening to Empress Wu's instructions, Ma Jin's face suddenly turned extremely pale, he broke out in a cold sweat, and said tremblingly.
"Humph, get up for me. I have the final say in everything. If something happens, I will take care of it. What do you have to worry about? Hehe, Ma Jin, if you do well now, I will wait until the matter is completed.
The palace will definitely benefit from you. The position of Guanglu Shaoqing will be yours from now on. If you dare to resist the decree, don't be careful about your wife, children and mother. You may not find out when you get home one day.
, they have all disappeared, and by then, even if you regret it, it will be too late..."
"The Queen of Heaven, please forgive me, Weichen. I was just confused for a moment and failed to understand the meaning of the Queen of Heaven's words. I am loyal to the Queen of Heaven. I will never frown even if I die. Please rest assured, the Queen of Heaven."
That is, I will definitely fulfill my mission and fulfill the instructions given by the Queen of Heaven." At this point, Ma Jin had no other choice but to wipe the cold sweat from his forehead, gritted his teeth, and said respectfully to Empress Wu.
(To be continued.) This chapter has been completed!