At the second equinox of spring, the willow trees are still green, and the desire is whirling. Even the books and swords are floating around, and I am like a guest, and the years are passing by frequently. Is the hometown of West Lake where I am? I am afraid of the east wind, and the plum blossoms are falling today. I walk along the ancient road with my arms in my arms, and the gulls in the alliance are deserted.
You know. I am singing wildly. My heart has not yet rested, and my temples are stained. I sigh at the loss of my mink fur. I have driven thousands of miles, crossing the river in the wind and snow. I wake up in doubt in front of the lamp,
——"Magnolia" by Zhang Yan (Song Dynasty)
After sending Yang Yichan away, Yin Sanniang came to the study with a lot of worries. Yang Guozhong was lying on the couch sobering up. When he saw Yin Sanniang, he sat up.
Although Yang Guozhong now has many wives and concubines, only this third lady is rich in wisdom and scheming. In addition to the pillow talk of the imperial concubine and the three sisters of the Yang family in front of the Holy Master, Yang Guozhong's success is all due to the scheming and guidance of this third lady behind his back.
Under Yin Sanniang's countless plans, Yang Guozhong spied on Xuanzong's likes and dislikes and tried every means to cater to him. In just a few years, he won Xuanzong's appreciation and favor. Therefore, Yang Guozhong valued Yin Sanniang particularly, trusted and respected him:
Xuanzong was fond of playing with Pu, so Yin Sanniang asked Yang Zhao to enter and leave the ban as a worship official, and was responsible for calculating points and winning and losing. While Xuanzong was in high spirits, she took the opportunity to transfer to the household department.
Yin Sanniang carefully studied the history of the sudden rise of Yu Wenrong, Wei Jian, Yang Shenjin, Wang Xian and others, and found that people who were good at helping Xuanzong recruit people would rise to prominence overnight and become popular in the eyes of the emperor. So she helped Yang Zhao plan a plan Financial drama: Convert the grains handed over from various places into silk and satin, and use taxes to purchase cloth. After the silk cloth was piled up like a mountain in the treasury, Xuanzong was invited to visit the treasury. , trust is added, and grace is unparalleled.
Yang Zhao was originally the illegitimate son of Emperor Zetian's male favorite Zhang Yizhi and his maid Yuzhu. Taking advantage of Xuanzong's favor, he rehabilitated his father Zhang Yizhi and his uncle Zhang Changzong. From then on, he was no longer a remnant of the previous dynasty, but a hero.
Yang Zhao asked Xuanzong to give him the name "Guozhong" on the grounds that his name contained the word "Golden Sword", which coincided with the prophecy and was unlucky for the court.
Through this series of dazzling and mysterious operations, Yin Sanniang successfully packaged Yang Zhao as a hero with a prominent background and a name bestowed by the emperor. She found a basis for the orthodox tradition to seize power in the court in the future.
…
Yang Guozhong asked: "Are you sure it's correct?"
Yin Sanniang nodded and said, "I've confirmed it, it's my daughter Yang Yichan."
Yang Guozhong was drunk and confused, and he patted his chest and said: "Okay, just find it. Sister Yin, your daughter, I, Yang Zhao, regard it as my own! With the prominence of our Yang family today, she will be as noble as a princess from now on. Pass the prince!"
Yin Sanniang looked at the drunk Yang Guozhong with cold eyes and said, "Why have you drank so much recently?"
Yang Guozhong smiled contemptuously and said: "The Holy One has expressed his intention to change the throne. Recently, all the ministers in the court have formed parties and aligned themselves, and the competitive princes have also begun to move around. The princes in the Ten Princes' House, and the princes and grandsons in the Hundred Sun Palace, are like a revolving lantern. They all poured into the homes of the three ladies of South Korea, Guo and Qin, as well as Yang Zhen and Yang Qi. In Wuyang's house, there has been an endless flow of people coming and going in the past two days." |
Yin Sanniang rolled her eyes and said: "Sir, among these princes, who is most likely to become the crown prince? Is there any hint from the noble concubine?"
Yang Guozhong thought carefully and said: "The imperial concubine did not leak any words. She made it clear that this is not something she should worry about, and she advises us not to get involved."
Yin Sanniang frowned deeply and said: "Sir, don't be careless about this matter. The imperial concubine is now unparalleled in favor, and I don't understand it deeply. But no matter how beautiful a woman is, there will be a time when she withers. The more she looks like a fish, the greater the contrast. Don't believe it.
What nonsense about vowing to be a brother-in-law and being in love with each other, none of you men are good!
At that time, the Wang family and the King of Linzi shared the joys and sorrows and supported each other. When he started to rebel, the Wang family had planned ahead and agreed with the great cause. But what was the result? After the Holy Emperor ascended the throne, he fell in love with Concubine Wu Hui, fell out and became ruthless, and found someone who was 'hated to win'.
For this reason, Empress Wang was thrown into the cold palace, and her brother Wang Shouyi was demoted to death. Three months later, Empress Wang died of depression and seclusion. Everyone in the harem was filled with longing and weeping..."
Yang Guozhong was shocked and quickly covered Yin Sanniang's mouth: "You damn bitch, shut up. If anyone listens to you, this will be the crime of genocide."
Yin Sanniang let out a long sigh, let out the bad breath in her heart, and said from a different angle: "The main reason why Queen Wang was deposed was because she had no biological son. As the saying goes, the mother is more valuable than the son. Today, the Holy Emperor is already in his prime, and it may be difficult for the imperial concubine to have a son.
Even if the favor continues, after a hundred years, if the concubine has no one to rely on, the good days of our Yang family will come to an end."
Yang Guozhong was mostly sober at this time. The more he thought about it, the more frightened he became. He said sadly: "Sister Yin, what you said is absolutely true. What should I do?"
Yin Sanniang said: "If we can figure out the holy will, we can make good friends with the future prince in advance. With the current status of the Yang family, which prince is not willing to form an alliance with us? With the support of the emperor, the Yang family will be able to stand firm.
fall."
Yang Guozhong was astonished and said, "How could I have forgotten this? A while ago, the Holy Master specially called King Qing Li Cong, King Rong Li Wan, King Ying Li Xuan, King Yong Li Lin, and King Shou Li Hao into the inner hall to comfort them.
Some errands were assigned. Later, Mrs. Guo Guo heard what the Holy Emperor said: Prince Qing was the eldest son of a concubine and was raised as an heir since childhood. Prince Rong had a well-known name and elegant style. Prince Yong was smart, studious, handsome and martial, and was the most like him.
The young King of Linzi."
Yin Sanniang frowned and counted them one by one: "In this way, the candidate for the crown prince should be selected from these three princes. Prince Qing is older and his influence among the royal family cannot be underestimated. But he has always looked down on us new nobles.
, it is not easy to make friends. King Rong is elegant and peaceful, and has won the trust of the aristocratic family. Although he has not had much contact with us, it is not difficult to make friends with him. King Yong, although he is powerful and powerful, but his qualifications are still young after all..."
Yang Guozhong interjected: "Speaking of King Yong, Your Majesty has asked him to be in charge of this year's batch of Wu Jinshi. Because there are many descendants of Bashu among the Wu Jinshi, King Yong has invited me to discuss with me several times in recent days. I feel that he is using the topic to his advantage."
"The Holy One asked him to manage Wu Jinshi?" Yin Sanniang's black and white eyes rolled around, trying to figure out and think about it. Suddenly, the plan came to her mind and she said: "Sir, you can do this..."