Gao Zhaogong stood up as leader of the class. Big beads of sweat rolled down his forehead and dripped into his collar. In a short time, most of his crimson official uniform was soaked through.
"Establishing a prince and killing the mother" is an ancestral system established by Emperor Daowu, the founding emperor of the Wei Dynasty. It is a major event involving the stability of the country and the importance of its foundation. When His Majesty and Gao Zhao first discussed this matter, everyone felt that it was extremely difficult.
I'm afraid it won't be any easier than cleaning up Buddhist affairs.
According to common sense, as long as someone proposes a proposal, there will be a huge commotion in the court. What is strange is that there are two systems of civil and military, nine-grade and eighteen-grade thirty-six classes, and there are more than 600 court officials in the palace. Not to mention objections, there are actually
Not even half of the officials raised any questions?
The clan was nothing more than that. It had already been governed obediently by the emperor. Even if it was unwilling in its heart, it would never dare to come forward. But among the Han officials who regard the Four Canons and the Five Classics as the foundation of their world, no one came to dissuade them? Liu Fang, as Taichang Qing, is responsible for the world's etiquette and ancestral temple sacrifices; Cui Guang, as the sacrificial wine, is in charge of the classics and principles, and teaches the world; Wang Xian, as the censor's lieutenant, is responsible for enforcing laws and regulations, observing words and corrections. Both of them should be opposed, and even more so.
They all went out to advise the emperor. Unexpectedly, as soon as Yuan Yi made the presentation, it was these three people who were the first to second the proposal?
Even Yuan Yong, who always followed the emperor's lead and was smarter than anyone else in flattering His Majesty, was actually a beat slower?
At this point, how could Gao Zhao still not see that before the start of the dynasty, the emperor had already had an affair with these people. And he did not know what method he used, but he actually forced all the ministers to agree unanimously without any doubts?
What’s even more weird is that I have become a Sikong and a civil servant, but I haven’t even heard a trace?
The emperor was clearly on guard against himself...
Why is this, and why is it necessary?
Thinking about the seriously injured empress, the seven-day palace ban, and Wang Xian and other close ministers who had also been banned from the palace for seven days, Gao Zhao's heart became tighter and tighter.
It must be one of the concubines in the palace who is pregnant. If nothing else, the fetus is likely to be a boy...
Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I am your uncle. As long as you issue an imperial edict, even if it means killing me, I will never frown. Why do you need to be so raw and unfeeling?
It seemed like he had been thrown into an ice cave for thirty-nine days, but in an instant, Gao Zhao was chilled from head to toe.
It wasn't until he heard General Jin Wu singing "If you have something to report, if nothing happens, you will retreat from the court", Gao Zhao felt as if he had woken up from a nightmare, and he was shocked.
The emperor nodded with satisfaction. When he stood up, he said to Gao Zhao: "If you have something to discuss with Sikong, come with me!"
"I obey the decree!"
It seems that the emperor is not ready to take action on himself immediately...
Gao Zhao felt relieved and followed quickly.
All the court officials were stunned.
Especially someone like Yu Zhong, who is in the same boat as Gao Zhao. I thought that even if His Majesty today would not dismiss Gao Zhao and seize the title, I am afraid he would treat Gao Zhao as nothing. He would also gradually become indifferent and wait for some time.
Looking for some excuses, dismissal, investigation, house raids...
But who would have thought that the emperor would be like before, summoning Gao Zhao as soon as the court was over...
This is clearly a sign of trust and loyalty, of being favored and not mourning?
For these days, the emperor has been on guard in the palace, cutting off the inside and outside, and under house arrest for important ministers who were close to Gao Zhao to prevent leaks... and so on, if it is not Gao Zhao who is being guarded against, then who is it?
Could it be that he was acting or just having fun?
The expressions of those who reacted faster have changed.
Yuan Yong trembled violently, as if he couldn't stand still.
Cui Guang's face turned pale, and all of his blood was gone in an instant.
Liu Fang was even more anxious and rushed straight towards the preface gate, seemingly trying to chase Gao Zhao out.
But as soon as he reached the palace steps, he heard Liu Teng's command: "Stop!"
Immediately, several Jinwu generals pressed forward and pushed Liu Fang back like a wall.
The old man was already thin, so he almost fell over after being hit like this. Fortunately, Cui Guangyan quickly gave him a hand.
Knowing that these two people must have reacted, Liu Teng sighed sadly and advised in a gentle voice: "You two, go back! His Majesty said: No one will be seen today..."
Liu Fang's eyes were about to burst: "Your Majesty...are you crazy?"
Just when the strong man was about to scold him, Liu Teng glared at him, saying, "Don't bother me." Just pretend you didn't hear him.
Then he turned around and winked at Cui Guang, which meant that His Majesty had made up his mind, it was useless!
Yes, if it was useful, His Majesty would have listened to the advice a long time ago. Why did he actually have his mind set on a small official like Li Chengzhi a few days ago?
I accidentally fell into His Majesty’s trap?
Cui Guang secretly felt resentment, pulled Liu Fang hard, and whispered: "Let's go first!"
"Gao Shouwen, Gao Shouwen, don't be confused..."
Seeing the two old ministers with their hunched bodies and indescribable desolation from their backs. Looking at Yuan Yong's face full of fear and his legs weak from fear, Yuan Yi was completely surprised. He thought that the emperor still had great favor for Gao Zhao.
Wow, why did you scare these people into looking like this?
Moving forward, Yuan Yi asked in a low voice: "Uncle Huang, what happened?"
Yuan Yong was so angry and anxious that he gritted his teeth in hatred: "You have been tricked by the emperor!"
Who would have thought that the emperor made so many arrangements not to guard against Gao Zhao, but to force Gao Zhao to commit a crime?
It's right to think about it. Gao Zhao is in the capital, and most of the military power is in the hands of the Yuan clan. Not only is it just changing the ancestral system, but even if Gao Zhao's family is about to be raided, the emperor doesn't need to be so cautious?
It turned out that it was all done for Gao Zhao...
Fooled by the emperor?
Yuan Yi is still confused.
Yuan Yong glanced around and saw that Yu Zhong and Yuan Yi were the only ones around him, so he raised his palms and placed them on his chest quickly and lightly.
Destroy the Buddha?
Yuanyun’s scalp felt numb!
The entire Xianbei clan believes in Buddhism and is very familiar with such gestures. In addition, these three days, the three of them are most aware of the arrangements made by the emperor, and it seems that everything is directed towards Gao Zhao. It feels like today's court, the emperor
They will seize the Gao family and exterminate the whole family.
But in the end, what was it like before and what it is like now?
At this time, when the two sides were combined, it was hard to see that the emperor actually took the opportunity to change the ancestral system, united with the ministers, and performed a show for Gao Zhao of knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger:
You see, I am going to have a son and will establish a prince soon.
Now that the ancestral system has been changed, the prince’s biological mother no longer has to die, so where should Queen Gao Ying go?
What about you, Gao Zhao?
Maybe when the prince was born, the queen was deposed and the Gao family declined!
Therefore, continue to resume your old business, dare to be the first for the world, and help me clean up the Buddhist affairs...
Gao Zhaoming knew that drinking poison would quench his thirst, but in order to live a few more days, or to gain time to arrange his escape in advance, he might agree...
Just like Yuan Yong, Yuan Yi's legs became weak and he broke into a cold sweat: What's the point of changing the ancestral system?
Things like the Buddhist banquet are the kind of disaster that shakes the foundation of a country and will most likely lead to chaos in the world.
Yu Zhong argued loudly and asked: "What should we do?"
Yuan Yong gritted his teeth: "Now I just ask for God's blessing, hope that Shouwen will take care of the overall situation, and don't make any mistakes..."
Is it possible?
Yu Zhong is very suspicious.
The emperor's skill was too high, and he manipulated all the ministers into applause, and even kept Gao Zhao in the dark. Moreover, he launched it very suddenly.
Gao Zhao only thought that today was his final day. Even if he was still alive, he would most likely not dare to disobey...
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Shiqianxi Hall.
Gao Zhao was sweating profusely, and his whole body was already soaked. He knocked his head down one after another, and the blue brick floor was hit with a "dong dong" sound, like a drum.
Within a few moments, blood was already visible on the forehead, and the ground was dyed red in large areas.
The emperor's face was black and green, and he was gritting his teeth fiercely. His fists were clenched tightly, and the veins on the back of his hands were bulging, as if he could no longer bear it and was about to violently kill.
Yuan Ke couldn't figure it out. It was obviously a sure thing, but Gao Zhao shouldn't do it?
He is not afraid. I will use my plan to uproot the Gao family?
Normally, whenever I meet Gao Zhao, he will always be Yuan Ke, who has a pleasant appearance and a soft-spoken voice. However, today I see how displeased Gao Zhao is, and I wish I could give him a few blows.
After enduring it for a long time, the emperor finally didn't get angry and just shouted coldly: "Stop!"
It is impossible to kill for real.
If Gao Zhao dies, who will help me check and balance the clan?
Let’s use it first...
Gao Zhao stopped suddenly, still not daring to raise his head. He put his hands on the ground and pressed his forehead against the blue brick, and blood seeped into the stone surface drop by drop.
"I originally thought that only my uncle could share my worries, just like before! But today, it really exceeded my expectations..."
It really exceeded his expectations.
Gao Zhao should be able to see clearly what happened today: except for me, the emperor, he has no one to rely on. But when it comes to big things, even Cui Guang, Wang Xian and others who are usually close to him avoid him like a snake... p>
But why does he still dare to disobey me?
Gao Zhaodu burst into tears: "If it had been in the past, I would have followed your Majesty's wishes. But what happened today is really a catastrophe that shakes the foundation of the country and the country. If I had agreed, I would have committed an eternal sin..."
Yuan Ke's face turned cold and he shouted sternly: "That's enough!"
If you become a sinner, what about me?
Wouldn’t it be like becoming an eternal emperor?
For no reason, Yuan Ke always felt that Gao Zhao's tone sounded familiar, as if he shouldn't have said the words.
After a while, the shadow of Li Chengzhi actually appeared in his mind?
Sure enough, those who are close to Zhu are red... a pair of rebellious ministers!
"Get up!"
Yuan Ke waved his hand coldly and said meaningfully: "Maybe I was too impatient and scared my uncle. Don't be scared, uncle. I still have great faith in you. Please also ask your uncle after he returns,
Think about it carefully..."
This is to make him think clearly before rejecting...
Gao Zhao was like a great man, and he knocked down again: "I obey the decree!"
Yuan Ke nodded expressionlessly, and then mused: "Liu Teng has found out that the Queen was assassinated, and it was actually the remnant of King Xianyang? Just in case, I have authorized the transfer of the 1st Guards Brigade to my uncle.
Protect your home!"
As if he heard a thunderbolt, Gao Zhao shook violently.
Is this just in case?
It was clearly a matter of surveillance and house arrest to prevent him from liaising with courtiers.
He is even hinting to himself: Who knows at what moment, the guard who protects the house will become a violent soldier who raids the house?
Thinking about the past since the emperor ascended the throne, how dedicated he Gao Zhao was and how he willingly became a knife in the emperor's hand, Gao Zhao couldn't help but feel chilled.
The most ruthless emperor's family...
"I...obey your order..."
Yuan Ke waved his hand lightly: "Well, go ahead!"
As Gao Zhao stood up, several Huangmen followed him. As soon as they left the hall, hundreds of guards followed and walked outside the palace.
After a long journey, they left the inner palace first and met Yuan Yong and Yuan Yi who were waiting to see the emperor.
Exiting the inner palace is the Great Chao City. Liu Fang, Cui Guang and other secretaries and servants are all on duty here. When they heard the movement, they all came out to greet them.
Further outside is Duanmen. Yu Zhong is still in charge of palace confinement and waited here specially...
Without exception, these people were all waiting to persuade or scold Gao Zhao. But who would have thought that the emperor had already predicted that, let alone persuasion, they could not even get closer than three feet in front of Gao Zhao.
Seeing that Gao Zhao's forehead was bloody and bloody, and his clothes were stained with blood, how could these people not guess that he was kowtowing to apologize?
Everyone was surprised, happy, and surprised: Gao Zhao actually rejected the emperor?
Otherwise, why would the emperor send both Huangmen and imperial guards?
Your Majesty clearly wants to isolate Gao Zhao from the ministers to prevent them from joining forces to force the palace...
What's strange, what's strange, Gao Shouwen went out of his way and stopped being a minister of honor?
Even someone with a mortal enemy like Yu Zhong couldn't help but feel relieved, and naturally felt a sense of gratitude towards Gao Zhaosheng.
Why?
Your Majesty's words are nice, and he keeps saying that things will be done step by step. But even a pig can guess that as soon as this talk is opened, the emperor will definitely make drastic changes, and it will definitely lead to chaos in the world. Who will then?
They all have a hard time...
He really deserves the name of loyalty and straightforwardness. I don’t know what Yu Zhong was thinking, but he actually held his hand towards Gao Zhaoyi from a distance.
Gao Zhao's eyes bulged and he stopped involuntarily.
Even if he bowed to Yu Zhong, Gao Shouwen had kowtowed dozens of times today in vain...
Recalling when he saw Yuan Yong and Yuan Yi, they seemed so shocked that they couldn't even turn their eyes, Gao Zhao felt even more pride in his heart.
Even Yuan Yong, a cunning and ingratiating person, knew how to grit his teeth on such a big issue of right and wrong. The emperor was so desperate that he would not let go even if he was beaten to death. Am I, Gao Zhao, not as good as Yuan Yong?
Isn’t it just death?
Geng Yan's divination is so clear, Gao Shouwen has already had this realization...
Seeing Gao Zhao walking out of the palace with his head held high, Yuan Yi was filled with doubts: "Why should Gao Zhao do this?"
Gao Zhao should know better than anyone else: if he loses the favor of the emperor, he will be like a tiger without teeth... No, I'm afraid he won't even be as good as a pig. A dog can swallow all his bones...
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Yuan Yong was stunned and took a deep breath: "I can't figure it out..."
Why is Gao Zhao?
These people couldn't even imagine that he dared to disobey the emperor because he relied on a few words of divination by the alchemist Geng Yan and Li Chengzhi's second confrontation with the emperor?
The emperor’s heir... Where did the emperor get the prince?
Since there would be no crown prince, how could the queen be abolished and the Gao family be defeated?
Since he has determined that Li Chengzhi is a man given by heaven, Gao Zhao naturally pays great attention to his every word and deed.
Even Li Chengzhi concluded: If Buddhist affairs are suppressed, the world will be in chaos, and then there will definitely be chaos...
At that time, it will not be whether Gao Zhao will become a criminal, or whether Yuan Ke will become a faint king, but the Gao family will definitely die without a burial place.
Any fool will settle the score: no matter how angry the emperor is, only he, Gao Zhao, will die. If he becomes the enemy of the world, his Gao family may not even be able to survive.
So sometimes, death is not the most terrifying thing for a person...