So when Zhao Weilong pressed him for the second time, Wang Tinghe could only reply: "What the emperor said is absolutely true!"
Then Zhao Weilong glanced at Xie Xiaofang, who also gave an affirmative answer.
Of course, the reason why they so readily agreed with Zhao Weilong's words was not just because the Zunzu system occupies a righteous position.
After all, a statement can have multiple interpretations, as long as you are willing to argue.
Therefore, the key to determining why the two of them agreed lies in the current political situation.
This massive purge process, while removing a large number of officials, has also left a large number of official vacancies.
These gaps are prime opportunities. After the foreign enemies are eliminated, the two major factions want to push their own people to the top.
In this game, Emperor Zhao Weilong went to the referee, so both sides had to please.
"If that's the case, then after you go down, discuss this matter as soon as possible!"
"I think this matter will be concluded within this month!"
After the two cabinet ministers looked at each other, Wang Tinghe replied: "I will discuss it as soon as possible!"
"The imperial army has advanced to the two counties of Hexi and Hedong!"
"Taizu established the vassal state back then in order to protect the imperial court. If they want a vassal state... let them go to these two places!"
After hearing what Zhao Weilong said, although Wang Tinghe and Wang Tinghe looked normal, they were extremely shocked inside.
It's just a vassal. Asking these vassal kings to go to the Lianghe area is equivalent to asking them to die.
After all, the imperial army cannot effectively control these places, and they may lose control at some point. Once zombies riot, many officials and citizens will die.
But this is not over yet, Zhao Weilong continued: "My second brother has also reached the age of becoming a vassal. Why don't we seal him out together this time? What do you two think?"
The people who urged the vassal king to join the vassal just now were referring to Zhao Weilong's imperial uncles, that is, the sons of Emperor Tai'an.
At present, Zhao Weilong mentioned that Zhao Weiheng was the biggest threat to his throne, so he must be eliminated.
Just listen to Wang Tinghe say: "Your Majesty, Your Highness... you are not yet old enough to become a vassal!"
Zhao Weilong picked up a memorial, slowly stood up from the dragon chair, and came to Wang Tinghe.
"My dear, many times... we can work around it, he's only a few months away, don't you think so?"
He listened to Zhao Weilong's words, but Wang Tinghe's eyes were fixed on the memorial in Zhao Weilong's hand.
"Moving the capital will benefit the country and the people. Your Majesty is wise and should know the pros and cons..."
Wang Tinghe was deeply shocked by these words in the memorial.
He could be sure that the emperor deliberately let himself see this in order to beat him, the leader of the northern faction.
"What the Emperor said is absolutely true. His Highness's decision to establish a vassal state should indeed be put on the agenda!"
Speaking of this, Wang Tinghe glanced at Xie Xiaofang and said, "Mr. Xie Ge, what do you think?"
He was already on the emperor's side, helping to urge Xie Xiaofang to express his position.
At this moment, Xie Xiaofang had no choice but to say: "I have no objection!"
Zhao Weilong smiled, then walked towards the dragon chair and said: "My dear friends, I trust you... Discuss this matter as soon as possible, and everything can be simplified!"
Turning around, Zhao Weilong said in a serious tone: "I... want them to vassal me as soon as possible!"
"I'll wait for the decree!" the two cabinet ministers said in unison.
After arranging these, Zhao Weilong's heart dropped. He had been planning this for a long time.
If this matter is really accomplished, even if Li is respected as the Empress Dowager, it will not have much impact on his status.
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On the construction site of the Imperial Tomb, the progress of the project has been greatly improved.
But it was not that the Ministry of Works accelerated the pace after the emperor's death, but that Zhao Weilong reduced the amount of work in order to complete the work as quickly as possible.
There is nothing that can be done about it. Building the imperial mausoleum requires a lot of manpower and material resources. This kind of money-burning thing cannot be afforded by the court at the moment.
It is actually not easy for the officers and soldiers on site to support the defense line. Zhao Weilong must devote as many resources as possible to the front line against zombies.
With the current chaos in the court and the zombie crisis, no one accuses the new emperor of being unfilial.
At this moment, on the side of the imperial mausoleum, a team rushed over.
There were guards at the front and rear of this team, guarding a large carriage in the middle, and drove directly towards the main gate of the imperial mausoleum.
There is a thousand-household station stationed in the imperial mausoleum as a temporary garrison force. After the imperial mausoleum is completed, they will become the mausoleum guards guarding the mausoleum.
Knowing that a noble person from the palace was coming, Qianhu quickly came out from the mausoleum area to welcome him.
He had received the news in advance that today the late Queen was coming to pray for the deceased emperor.
After all, the late empress was a woman, so she made the trip without making any announcements. She only brought more than a hundred guards to see each other off.
Before the thousands of households could approach, hundreds of guards who were escorting each other came to greet them and reminded them: "My Majesty said, you don't need to come to receive me, just do what you should do!"
"yes!"
As a result, the carriage entered the mausoleum area directly, and then rushed to Changshou Zhai on the side of the imperial mausoleum.
Since we are praying for the late emperor, we naturally have to find the nearest Buddhist temple, and Changshou Zhai is a good place to go.
When Li's carriage arrived, the gate of Changshou Zhai was already surrounded by guards.
After getting off the carriage and looking at the closed door of Chang Shou Zhai, Mrs. Li showed a smile.
Although she was about to become the Empress Dowager, Mrs. Li was going to the imperial mausoleum today after all, so she wore simple plain clothes.
"Open the door!" Mrs. Li said to the grandmother beside her.
The latter could not hold himself back for a long time, so he went forward with a few eunuchs and knocked directly on the door of Chang Shou Zhai.
After a while, the door of Changshou Zhai opened, and several nuns appeared inside. These were Concubine Duan's former maids.
The nun at the door sneered and said, "The Queen is here, why don't you kneel down to greet her?"
Several nuns knelt down quickly, and then a large number of eunuchs rushed in from outside. As they passed by, they accidentally kicked down some of the kneeling people.
After everything calmed down inside, Mrs. Li took steps and walked into Changshou Zhai.
Entering Changshou Zhai, you will see a few green smoke, and the Buddhist hall is in front of you.
At this moment, Concubine Duan was standing at the door of the Buddhist hall, holding a rosary in her hand and looking at Mrs. Li who was walking away.
This pair of life-and-death rivals looked at each other with calm expressions.
But under this calm appearance, they both cursed each other and died in the most miserable way.
Arriving at the bottom of the steps, Mrs. Li stopped and asked, "How come... you have only been out of the palace for a few months and you have even forgotten the etiquette?"
Concubine Duan said calmly: "Donor, this poor nun has become a monk and is no longer bound by worldly etiquette!"
Li asked unconcernedly: "Really?"
Then she took steps and walked to the steps.
Looking at the Buddha statue inside, Mrs. Li said to Concubine Duan beside her: "I came here today specifically to pray for the late emperor!"
"You can't just sit idly by and watch this happen!"
Immediately, Mrs. Li walked into the main hall, and Concubine Duan followed her.
Immediately afterwards, several eunuchs stepped forward and closed the door, which made Lingsu who was watching on the side feel bad.
But when she made a move, she was immediately restrained by two eunuchs.
There were two "papa" sounds, and Lingsu received two slaps on the face.
The nanny on the side said coldly: "Who are you? You can disturb the Empress Dowager when she prays and chants sutras?"