Li You's casual words caused the wind in the Wenhua Palace to change drastically, and there was another turning point. People with less thoughtful ideas could no longer keep up with this changing situation.
Everyone knows that the person he talks about wanting to be the eunuch in charge of the ceremony is Duan Zhien, the emperor's companion. Duan Eunuch's desire to be a eunuch and the eunuch in charge of the family is not an exaggeration. It can be said that everyone knows Sima Zhao's heart.
Even the emperor understood it very well.
However, if Eunuch Duan wants to achieve his goal, Eunuch Mai, the current eunuch and eunuch of the ceremony, Mai Cheng'en, is the stone standing in the way.
But Mr. Mai was born in the Cisheng Palace. When the Queen Mother was in power, he was appointed by the Queen Mother to be the Chief of Ceremonies and the eunuch in charge of seals. It can be said that he was a close confidant of the Queen Mother Qian.
So here’s the subtlety. Duan Zhien wanted to usurp the position of the Queen Mother’s confidant, Eunuch Mai. Huang Yong deliberately provoked a conflict between the Emperor and the Queen Mother in another place. Duan Zhien and Huang Yong seemed to be in the same group. Among them
The logical relationship is worth pondering and analyzing...
The smart people in the palace once again automatically figured out many plots of conspiracy. The rich associations and exciting plots would make them feel inferior if "innocent" parties such as Duan Zhien and Huang Yong knew about it.
In fact, except for a few slanderous remarks, Eunuch Duan did not elevate Li You's matter to any great heights. Li You may be a very influential focus, but he may not be the focus of the power structure.
But he didn't expect that Li You would take the initiative to escalate the matter time and time again, using true and false means, to the point where even he, the emperor's companion, could hardly bear it.
Mai Cheng'en, who had been dragged out by Li You for no apparent reason, stood quietly on the left side of the Emperor, dumbfounded. Since entering the palace, he has been keeping a low profile and silent, with no sense of presence. Because Eunuch Mai did not think that what happened today had anything to do with him.
Relationship - that is just a struggle between Li You and Duan Zhien. He, the head of the eunuchs, can completely stay out of the matter.
Unexpectedly, Li You's nonsense and detours turned the flames of war onto him, and he was not allowed to continue pretending. If the matter involved the Queen Mother, he would not be able to sit low and watch the fight between tigers and tigers.
When things have developed to this extent today, not only Eunuch Mai, who was also hit by an arrow while lying down, but Li You's backers and accomplices were also dumbfounded.
They were all a bit pretentious, and Li You didn't seem to need their help or rescue. Li You simply took advantage of the useless Qian Guojiu and designed several scenarios that were difficult to distinguish between true and false.
Can get out of trouble and knock down enemies.
This time, Li You probably didn't want to create a dynasty conflict that would prevent the emperor from stepping down. Many of his previous actions were just feints. It was probably to confuse Duan Zhien and others.
Others were busy figuring out the increasingly confusing plots, fearing that they would not be able to follow the latest plot and miss something, but the emperor experienced the feeling of being betrayed! Yes, it was the feeling of being betrayed by Duan Daban!
Could it be that in Duan Zhien's heart, his personal selfishness as the Chief of Ceremonies is more important than his dignity as the emperor? Is it that Duan Zhien is not a person who sincerely thinks about him, the emperor?
Li You was secretly happy after observing his words. For someone close to his boss, such as Duan Zhien, it is useless to expose him for doing bad things. Even if Duan Zhien commits murder and arson, he may not be able to be punished by the emperor. Because no matter how bad a dog is, then he will be punished.
He is also his own dog.
But as long as the emperor can be made suspicious that he seems to be not loyal enough, Eunuch Duan's downfall is just around the corner. A disloyal dog has no value in existence.
Thinking of this, Li You added another sentence: "I impeached Duan Zhien for my own power, deliberately causing trouble, and making Your Majesty an unfilial person! This is what Your Majesty must pay attention to!"
Emperor Jing He was slightly moved, impeaching Duan Zhien for instigating the relationship between the emperor and his ministers. He could remain noncommittal, and he could prefer the eunuchs around him. But now there is an impeachment for estrangement between mother and son. Out of filial piety, he still dares to remain noncommittal? Does he dare to prefer the eunuchs around him?
This is also the first time that Eunuch Duan has encountered such an extremely unfavorable situation, and he is really anxious.
Strictly speaking, he was not involved in Huang Yong's hoarding of coal. With his status, he could not pay attention to such trivial matters. However, Eunuch Duan protected Huang Yong in order to win over Huang Yong's godfather, the internal official Tan Zhangyin.
Before Li You resigned, he used the matter of hoarding coal to attack the internal prison. Eunuch Duan took advantage of it and instead led an army to attack Li You to "buy direct invitations and invite the emperor to gain his reputation." Although he won a great victory, Li You lost his official position.
, but in this way, it was confirmed in everyone’s eyes that Eunuch Duan was the mastermind, and Xixin Company was naturally happy to do so.
After that, Eunuch Duan could no longer explain clearly, and the responsibilities that he should bear could not be escaped. Therefore, Eunuch Duan could not help but refute Li You and said: "Li You is a traitor but is loyal, and lies should not be believed! Even though the Holy Mother has a kind heart,
But it is true that Li You took the opportunity to confuse people, incited riots, and had evil intentions. He also acted deceitfully and trapped the internal prison. Your Majesty must be on guard!"
In the past, it was Li You and the eunuch who were bickering back and forth, and among the others, only Qian Guojiu assisted once. At this time, Lu Gelao, the great scholar of Wuyingdian, suddenly stepped forward to increase his presence.
He reported to the emperor: "Li You has no official position and no son to inherit the world's duties. He has not yet been born. Now he is just a rich man. What's wrong with performing good deeds and sharing the worries of the imperial court? Building bridges and paving roads, giving rice and relief to the city.
It's a good deed commended by the government, so Li You can't do it?
What's more, Li You was afraid that Your Majesty might have a misunderstanding with Our Lady, and would rather bear the slanderous accusations than defend himself. Your Majesty, please don't let your loyal heart be chilled!"
After you have finished singing, I will appear on the stage. A great scholar came forward from the courtiers' side, and Mai Cheng'en, the head of the eunuchs and the chief eunuch of the Chief of Ceremonies, also bowed to play.
"Your Majesty! After going through the ceremonial prison, the servants dare to say that Duan Zhien is not the only one who is loyal! But only Duan Zhien is the most restless. The disputes with foreign dynasties have nothing to do with Duan Zhien. This is annoying your Majesty. Is it all the fault of others?
?Could this be Duan Zhien’s loyalty to the king?”
Emperor Jinghe had long been labeled as soft-hearted by Li You. Now that he saw Duan Zhien being criticized unanimously both inside and outside the court, coupled with the lingering doubts just now, he became even more confused.
Seeing that the situation was not going well, Duan Zhien knelt at the emperor's feet with a "pop" sound and said with tears streaming down his face: "I have served your Majesty for more than ten years. My sincerity can be used as a guide to heaven and earth, and my loyalty can be revealed to the sun and the moon! There are so many slanders in the whole dynasty that I can no longer defend myself.
If Your Majesty listens to this and believes it, I’m afraid it will be difficult for another Duan Zhien to appear in the future!”
The emperor sighed after hearing this.
Holy shit! Of course Li You could tell that Eunuch Duan was trying to play the friendship card. I have to say, "I'm afraid there won't be another Duan Zhien in the future." This sentence is really touching.
It's useless to just confuse the emperor! Moreover, the eldest princess has repeatedly said that the emperor's experience is still shallow, and there are certain things that must be said openly to the emperor!
Li You stepped forward vigorously, with the same grief and indignation as Duan Zhien, his eyes filled with tears, and he touched the gold brick with his head even more fiercely, and played hoarsely to the accompaniment of "bang bang":
"Your Majesty, please listen to my heartfelt confession again! No one else dares to say these words of loyalty, and I have endured them for several months. Even if I die, I will not express my regrets today!
I heard that if your Majesty is powerful and all officials are in awe, you will not be deceived easily! But now that Your Majesty is in charge, you are not yet fully in control. You should seek a safe and golden mean and do it slowly.
When things are unclear, if you listen to others and suddenly put untrustworthy people in positions of responsibility, you will definitely create trouble, and you will have a strong tail that cannot be lost, but you will be controlled by it! I look at the current situation, Bai and others collude internally and externally, and there is such a momentum!
What Duan Zhien, Bai Yunsheng and others did was only to sow discord between Your Majesty and the Central and Central Courts, relying on Your Majesty to forcefully fight against the internal and external courts! What they were trying to do was just to take advantage of Your Majesty's favoritism for their own selfish interests.
I want to turn His Majesty into a loner in the fight!
If it really comes to that point, Your Majesty will be helpless both internally and externally, and you can only trust Duan Zhien and others, thus fulfilling their wishes! I'm afraid Your Majesty will be threatened by them at every turn, and there will be no need to express your ambitions in Longgui Shoal!
Duan and Bai, one of them wanted to be in the cabinet, and the other was to be the minister of ceremony. They always resorted to unscrupulous means to alienate the monarch and his ministers. This time, they even did not hesitate to alienate His Majesty's mother and son, and put the name of unfilial piety on His Majesty, which is intolerable!
Can Your Majesty continue to be tolerant! If this continues, there will be alienation inside and outside! Alienation of family ties! Does Your Majesty want to be the lone star in the sky? Does Your Majesty want to be someone who has no one to rely on except Duan Zhien? Is Your Majesty willing to be hijacked by domestic slaves?
All the people in the world know that Your Majesty is a rare good gentleman, but you must not let villains abuse your grace! I uphold my loyalty and say this, and I hope that there will never be another Duan Zhien in the future. This is your Majesty's blessing!"
Dozens of people in the hall were all sweating for Li You. His words not only exposed the conspiracy of Eunuch Duan and Shilang Bai, but also vaguely reflected the emperor's mind. It was called truth or dare! Fortunately, he really
Dare to admit it frankly in front of the emperor, Li You's liver and gallbladder are not only made of iron, but his mouth is also made of steel.
Everyone scored fairly in their hearts. Although Duan Zhien's acting skills and lines were good, they were still inferior to Li You. This is the difference between a first-class actor and a superstar.
Some smart people lamented that although the finale did not appear, Eunuch Duan had already lost! Eunuch Duan gave up the advantage of behind-the-scenes production and had to be forced to face Li You at the front desk, and he improved his acting skills and lines. This is
defeat!
Duan Zhien's face was ashen. Being on the side of the emperor in the inner palace was their advantage and disadvantage. They had to rely on the emperor closely. But once the emperor's belief was shaken, and they looked at it with suspicion, every word they said,
Countless charges can be attached to every line of work. What's more, now that Li You has no official position and does not care about political affairs, it has become an advantage. If you want to attack him, you don't have much to say.
But it is said that Li Youzhi's words were deafening to the emperor's ears, and he felt many differences.
The advice given by other ministers may have been full of truth, but this time Li You did not have any benevolence, righteousness or moral content. Every sentence was from his perspective and standpoint, as if they were outspoken words between friends. It is strange why he still
Do you feel that there is a bit of a royal sister tone in those words?
In any case, these are indeed loyal and bold words, and people who are not sincere cannot say them, the emperor judged.
I also remembered that Duan Daban once said that Your Majesty does not need to be afraid of failure. You can get acquainted with the courtiers and civil servants through the process of promoting Bai Shilang to the cabinet. You can try the depth of the water and the shallowness of the water. A little dispute is nothing.
To paraphrase Li You, is this all just to provoke a fight between clams and snipe so that the fishermen can benefit? Or is it just to make himself more isolated?
If you think about it carefully, it is indeed a bit like this. Damn it! The emperor felt betrayed again.
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