"Mr. Gu feels that this matter is a bit strange, but he is at a loss as to what the problem is. Can Wushuang teach me anything?"
Not only did Empress Wu feel something was wrong with Li Xian's chapter, but the Yue King Li Zhen also felt a little weird. He didn't want to express anything in court. When he returned to the mansion, he quickly summoned a group of confidants to discuss the matter. After briefly recounting the inside story on the brochure, he asked the question to Chen Wushuang, who was always wise.
"Well, something feels wrong. Logically speaking, the summer harvest is approaching, and it is customary for the court to send officials to supervise the surrounding areas. Since His Highness the Crown Prince is in charge of the introduction of overseas fine varieties, this chapter is appropriate, but the specifications seem too high. The Prime Minister's inspection is no small matter. If the Prime Minister is involved in a mere summer harvest matter, it would be a big fuss. Unless His Highness intends to stir up trouble, there is no need to make such a big fuss!"
Chen Wushuang's wisdom was far superior to that of Li Zhen. Even Li Zhen noticed something was wrong about this matter. Chen Wushuang naturally couldn't smell it, but he couldn't tell where Li Xian's ambush was for a while, so he couldn't speak for a while. I have some reservations, but I am not in a hurry to draw a conclusion.
"My lord, my son-in-law thinks that what Wushuang said is true. However, those who are making a fuss are just announcing to the world his achievements in the past few years. They are probably trying to make up for the losses caused by his failure in supervising the country in the previous period. Even though his reputation is a little outside the norm, it is still justified."
In the Yue Prince's family, Pei Shoude had always been as famous as Chen Wushuang, and as the son-in-law of the Yue Prince, his status was higher than Chen Wushuang. However, after returning from defeat in Hexi a few years ago, he had gradually lost Li Zhen's absolute trust. , Before Chen Wushuang returned, he could still say something, but since Chen Wushuang returned, Pei Shoude has been almost marginalized. Although he can participate in every important matter, when it comes to the right to speak, he has There are so few of them, and the recent discussions have almost become a question and answer between Chen Wushuang and the King of Yue. Pei Shoude, who has always been conceited, can't help but feel a little annoyed. He often thinks about changing this situation. At this time, he saw Li Zhen frowning and saying nothing. , seemed not to agree with Chen Wushuang's analysis, thinking that he had seized the opportunity, and rushed to interject.
"Well, judging from this article, it does make sense, but I still feel that there is something fishy in it, and it is not as simple as it seems!"
Li Zhen also has some eyes and ears in various places. She knows that she has done a good job in promoting overseas grain seeds. Now that the harvest is basically a foregone conclusion, it is indeed worth publicizing her previous political achievements. It will undoubtedly have a huge impact on Li Xian's reputation. However, Li Zhen did not think that things would be so simple. After all, Li Xian's reputation has always been extremely high. Even if the supervision of the country was slightly damaged, it still did not affect Li Xian's respected reputation. It seemed unnecessary Relying on publicity of political achievements to further improve one's career, because there are not many advantages to doing so, but there are many disadvantages. It violates the suspicion of the Holy Emperor and Empress Wu, so how can it be a good thing? I feel that there must be something fishy about this matter.
"What the prince said is true. If His Highness the Crown Prince is not doing this to promote his political achievements, then the problem should lie in the inspection itself. If so, he may really be targeting the prince!"
Chen Wushuang ignored Pei Shoude and Li Zhen's questions and answers. He lowered his head and thought hard with his brows slightly furrowed. After a long while, he raised his head and said with a solemn expression.
"Huh? How do you say this?"
Upon hearing Chen Wushuang's astonishing words, Li Zhen was suddenly startled, and the hairs all over her body stood up instantly. She couldn't help but tremble, and hurriedly asked.
"Gao Xiang!"
Chen Wushuang didn't explain much, but simply said two words.
"Ah, this...can't do it?"
Gao Zhizhou was Li Zhen's greatest helper in the court. If something happened to him, the strength of the King of Yue's line would drop by nearly half in an instant. Li Zhen would not be free and would not be frightened by this. He really couldn't believe that Li Xian really dared to do this.
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"Wushuang has just said that, the high minister is the esteemed prime minister and assistant. No matter how arrogant your highness is, how dare you risk such disgrace? If you fail, your reputation will be ruined. Even if you can barely succeed, you will be one of the kings of Yue.
A mortal enemy, isn’t he afraid that I, the King of Yue, and the empress will work together to deal with him?”
Chen Wushuang's words really had some alarmist meaning. Not only Li Zhen couldn't believe it, Pei Shoude also disagreed with it, so he refuted it with disdain.
"Yes, Wu Shuang, shouldn't things end like this?"
Li Zhen obviously agreed with Pei Shoude's judgment, but she knew Chen Wushuang's intelligence and calculation ability very well, so she couldn't help but feel a little surprised, so she hurriedly asked.
"I also hope that things will not end like this, but after eliminating all possibilities, this is the most likely one left!"
Facing everyone's doubtful glances, Chen Wushuang shook his head helplessly, exhaled and explained in a deep tone.
"Oh? How do you say this?"
Hearing Chen Wushuang's words with such certainty, Li Zhen couldn't sit still and asked further with a frown.
"Your Majesty, the reason why His Royal Highness dared to act like this was because he knew that His Majesty's power had aroused the suspicion of His Majesty, so he dared to do it. If someone's prediction was not bad, My Majesty might also have noticed it.
It's strange, but it will definitely not stop it, but will only add fuel to the flames. The approval of this inspection report will definitely be very fast, and the prince must make preparations in advance."
Chen Wushuang did not explain too specifically, but pointed out the subtlety of the situation in just a few words.
"Well, what's the plan now? What if Gu Rang Zhizhou takes a sick leave and declines the matter?"
Li Zhen's family affairs are well understood. His Yue Prince's family seems to be strong and strong, but in reality they are still dancing on three eggs. If they are not careful, they will end up not being human inside and outside. Chen Wushuang clarified the situation.
, having already believed it, he hurriedly wanted to find a safe way out.
"That's right. Since we know there is an ambush, it's better for the Prime Minister not to go!"
Pei Shoude was considered a wise man after all. At this time, he had already believed Chen Wushuang's analysis. When he heard Li Zhen's suggestion, he felt quite satisfied and hurriedly echoed it.
"Replying to the prince, if this sick leave note is really written, I'm afraid it will fall into the hands of His Highness the Crown Prince. An old and frail ginseng book is enough to take down the prime minister, let alone the empress.
I am happy to see this. Once the two parties join forces, our Yue Wang family has no resistance at all! From this point of view, the high minister cannot escape the responsibility of patrolling the place this time. We must protect the high minister.
, we can only focus on this end, other than that, there is no other choice!"
Chen Wushuang was able to sense that Pei Shoude was at odds with himself, but he didn't take it to heart or pay attention to it. Instead, he looked at Li Zhen solemnly, and in a few words he already pointed out the key to the matter.
"Well, Wu Shuang thinks what kind of efforts the prince will take, and how can Gu take precautions in the bud?"
The situation was so serious that Li Zhen couldn't help but become a little anxious. Her brows were tightly knitted into a "chuan" shape, and her face was so gloomy that it could almost drip.
"This..., it's hard to say. His Highness the Crown Prince has never played his cards according to common sense, and his behavior is unpredictable. I dare not say anything about it. I have thought about various possibilities. Perhaps there are two that are the best. One of them is Ruoming.
Chongyan's death is like death. Secondly, maybe he is looking for an excuse in government affairs operations. I don't dare to draw a conclusion on the specifics."
When it came to guessing Li Xian's possible actions, Chen Wushuang lost his previous full confidence and only gave two vague judgments.
"Um!"
Li Zhen also knew that it was extremely difficult to guess Li Xian's specific actions, so she did not blame Chen Wushuang for his vague judgment. She said loudly, got up suddenly, and paced back and forth anxiously in the study. After a while,
He suddenly stopped and ordered through gritted teeth: "Chong'er, here's the order from Gu, let Yan Wanshan and Zhang Chu lead the team to protect Prime Minister Gao. In addition, send a message to Prime Minister Gao to prepare for the inspection. Be careful on the way."
For the best, stay out of everything, and try not to get involved in anything you can do, so as not to be plotted by villains!"
"No, I'll do it now, kid!"
Now that Li Zhen had made up her mind, as the leader of a group of undercover forces in the Yue Palace, Li Chong did not dare to neglect. He hurriedly responded and hurriedly exited the study to arrange relevant matters.
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"Your Highness, the manager is here."
In the study room of the East Palace, Li Xian and Zhang Jianzhi, who were dressed in casual clothes, were discussing matters in a low voice when they saw Gao Miao turning around from behind the screen, rushing towards him quickly, and whispered a report.
"Xuan."
What Li Xian was waiting for was Zhuang Yong's arrival. There was no nonsense, and he announced it with a wave of his hand.
"promise!"
Gao Miao hurriedly agreed, turned around, and hurriedly exited the room. In a moment, Zhuang Yong, who was dressed in the uniform of an East Palace guard, walked in from outside.
"Subordinate, please see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
As soon as he saw Li Xian sitting high on the throne, Zhuang Yong did not dare to neglect him. He hurriedly rushed to him with a few strides and paid homage with great respect.
"Excused, how is the situation?"
The matter was so important that Li Xianzi would not be too fussy about formalities. He just raised his hand to gesture to Zhuang Yongping and asked for the news directly.
"When I get back to Your Highness, news has come from insiders in the palace that the Empress has approved your Highness's plan. In addition, according to the investigation, Yulin Army General Ge Gong had a long secret conversation with the Empress. The details are unknown, and then he left.
Dajiaoguan transferred a lot of manpower from it. The specific arrangements were not stated clearly. They only said that the empress had other appointments. Furthermore, there was also news in the Palace of the Prince of Yue. Li Chong, the crown prince of the Prince of Yue, rushed to the 'Changqing Commercial House' half an hour ago.
We have gathered a lot of people from them and are rushing to the Prime Minister Gao's mansion."
Li Xian asked, but Zhuang Yong did not dare to be negligent and hurriedly reported all the information he had obtained.
"Hmm, the movements are very fast. What do you think of this, sir?"
Hearing that both places were moving, Li Xian couldn't help but smile, but he didn't make much comment on this, but asked the question to Zhang Jianzhi, who was silent.
"The snake has come out of its hole, so let's go as planned."
Zhang Jianzhi gave the answer simply and neatly without any ambiguity.
"Okay, Mr. Zhuang, please pass on my order and 'Operation Bird' will begin!"
When Li Xian heard the words, he didn't hesitate any more. He smiled slightly and gave the order in a calm tone. Although his voice was calm, it was full of domineering meaning...