Volume II Winter Lake Chapter 262 The Fisherman and the Invitation
The blood and heads of the clansmen made the surnames in Qinghe County wake up from their previous arrogance. Especially during this great chaos, no matter how they mobilized public opinion, they still could not gain the sympathy of the people. They only aroused the people's disgust and contempt, and even more so.
Let them be shocked.
In the years that followed, they discovered more shocking things.
The one who was selected to be sent to Chang'an City as the queen must be the best and smartest woman from all the surnames in Qinghe County. She had received many years of education in the clan's family. However, except for the Empress Dowager of the Song Dynasty who was imprisoned during the Conghua period, all the empresses in the past dynasties were here.
Everyone in the Chang'an Palace was known for being virtuous, chaste, and quiet, and they were extremely silent on court affairs. They rarely spoke for the people in Qinghe County. Only then did the people understand that these smart queens had already understood the general trend of the world.
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No country can escape the laws of history, and the same is true for the invincible Tang Empire. With long-term peace and stability, and as the war cannot continue endlessly, this old empire gradually becomes rigid and decayed with the passage of time, but I don’t know why.
, and what was recorded in the torn history books of the Qinghe County princes.
Compared with those once glorious empires, the effect of this historical law in the Tang Dynasty was obviously much weaker. The empire's rigidity and decay rate was very slow. Whenever big changes were about to happen, it seemed that there was some kind of power in the dark.
, repaired the overturned carriage of Datang, and then forcibly towed it back to the correct road.
As the power of the Tang Dynasty grew stronger, the majesty of the royal family became more and more irresistible. After years of suppression, the people of Qinghe County returned early. The most important thing is that the academies quietly replaced part of the role of the imperial examination. The surnames of Qinghe County
It no longer has the supreme glory of a thousand years ago. Its strength and authority are much weaker than before.
But after all, the surnames in Qinghe County have been a family for thousands of generations, and their heritage is extremely profound. With their sincere surrender, they changed their attitude towards Chang'an City, and with the tacit permission of the royal family, the surnames gradually returned to the stage of the world.
Today, the great surnames in Qinghe County still have a power that cannot be underestimated in the court, and many great scholars are enshrined in the opposition. Although they are still far away from military power, no one knows that in these quiet clans that have been home for thousands of generations,
Is there a great practitioner who knows destiny hidden deep in the temple?
Therefore, even today, being able to obtain a Qinghe girl is still the best ideal for many men. The first wife of Zeng Jing, the current Wenyuan Pavilion scholar, is the daughter of the Cui family of Qinghe.
However, the various surnames in Qinghe County who once had infinite scenery in the world, once occupied most of the seats in the court, and once had several Xiling God Seats, how could they be willing to accept the current situation?
The nobles are a kind of cold existence, and they instinctively want to grab more benefits, so although they dare not rebel, and they seem to be low-key and about to be forgotten by the world, but deep down they still yearn to have a higher status in the Tang Dynasty, and to be more powerful.
More power. Over the past hundreds of years, Qinghe County has produced nine more empresses. This is the result of their efforts. More than ten years ago, they tried to give Qinghe County one more empress.
At that time, His Majesty the current Emperor ascended the throne for the first time. Unfortunately, the Empress died of illness. The eyes of the princes of Qinghe County were red, like vultures staring at carrion. They used all the power in the government and the opposition to kill the best and brightest among the seven surnames.
A girl was sent to the palace. After some planning and a lot of money, His Majesty finally met the girl by chance, and then a heart-stirring story unfolded.
However, the princes of Qinghe County worked hard to create that seemingly beautiful situation, but they did not know that a big shot named Liansheng before them had already launched a similar plan.
Liansheng won, and the Holy Girl of the Demon Sect became the current queen.
Liansheng was also defeated because the Queen fell in love and had long forgotten the mission of the Demon Sect.
The princes of Qinghe County were completely defeated. Not only did their hopes fail, but they also seriously offended the Queen, and they also offended His Highness the Prince and General Xiahou.
The only one who truly wins is His Majesty the Emperor.
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Although the princes of Qinghe County were completely defeated, they dared to plan this matter, which also shows the strong strength and self-confidence of these families. You must know that the Zhong family, which is now the only one in Yangguan City, is only the weakest among the seven surnames in Qinghe County.
Just a branch.
For more than ten years, because the empress and other important people in Chang'an City were offended by the incident, the people in Qinghe County became increasingly low-key and silent, especially the elders in the clan who did not dare to enter the capital. This situation continued until the Qintian Prison made a decision
After the famous edict of covering the stars at night, some changes were made.
Everyone knows that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty had a deep relationship with the Empress, and the Empress still looks radiant. If she is in excellent health and will not die young, the East Palace will naturally not have the opportunity to change hands to Qinghe County. However, fortunately, His Majesty the Emperor
There is also a very beloved princess.
Nowadays, it is impossible for the surnames in Qinghe County to gain the goodwill of the Queen, so they naturally began to support Her Royal Highness the Princess without hesitation. To be more precise, they supported the prince Li Hunyuan who was assisting the Princess.
In a quiet mansion in the south city of Chang'an, there was an old man with a calm expression sitting in the study at the back of the house. This old man's surname was Song. He was worshiped by the Song clan, and he also had an official status in the imperial court.
Twenty years ago, this Song minister was a guest minister at Tianshu Office, but he knew very well that this guest minister's identity was more of a reward from the imperial court to the Song family in Qinghe County, so he never paid attention to the affairs of Tianshu Office.
, never even entered Chang'an City, but today he finally came.
General Xiahou is about to retire, and the Queen's power seems to have been seriously weakened. However, in the eyes of the Qinghe County princes, this move has successfully resolved all the conflicts accumulated in the past decades. They do not want to
Seeing Xiahou leaving Chang'an City with a smile like this.
Censor Song Ke stood respectfully in front of the old man and said with a bitter expression: "Three ancestors, the court has already made a decision. Everyone knows your majesty's mind. No matter how you persuade me at this time, not many colleagues are willing to submit a letter with me. Although it is rumored that
There is nothing wrong with what you say, but it involves the general, so you have to be careful."
Song Gongfeng frowned, thinking about his family's success in the court, and said in a hoarse voice: "I think back then, Zong Xian was a member of the clan, and contacting more than a dozen imperial censors was just a trivial matter. It was never as difficult as it is now.
, don’t make it too difficult. If it doesn’t work, just do it.”
Song Yushi did not dare to say anything, but his expression was obviously much more relaxed.
"Now it seems that we can only place our hopes on Mr. Thirteen."
The old worshiper said expressionlessly: "If this thing really happens, the Academy will definitely break with General Xiahou. By then, why will the Queen's son be on the dragon throne?"
The Yushi of the Song Dynasty was not a Buddhist monk. Although he knew that many ministers in the court came from the academy, he still could not understand what his ancestors said. He thought, how could the academy decide the succession to the throne?
The old priest sighed and said: "The Thirteenth Gentleman did not fear the law of the Tang Dynasty and killed Huang Xing and Yu Shuizhu on Yu Street. It was because he was strong enough and confident that he would not be caught. However, in front of Xia Hou, the strong
Weak and easy. If I were him, I don't know how to start. No matter how fast his realm has improved in the past two years, he still can't be Xiahou's opponent. Xiahou can crush him to death with just one finger."
Song Yushi was confused after hearing this, and said subconsciously: "Should we secretly help Mr. Thirteen?"
The old priest glanced at him, his gray eyebrows slightly furrowed, and lectured: "Xia Hougui is the Academy's method. If Ning Que wants to forcefully break the rules, the Academy will not help him, but it may not stop him. At best,
Maybe we were just watching from the sidelines, but that's because Ning Que is a student of Master and a member of the academy. But if we get involved in this matter, do you think the academy really doesn't dare to attack Qinghe County?"
Song Yushi smiled awkwardly, but he was thinking in his heart, if the clan does not dare to get involved in this matter, then wouldn't it be unreasonable for you to come to Chang'an City?
The old priest guessed what this distant nephew was thinking. But without any explanation, he slowly closed his eyes. He didn't need to act enigmatic at this moment. It was really because he was still thinking hard at this moment.
Mr. San thought about how to defeat Xiahou.
If Ning Que couldn't figure it out, then this battle would never happen. If the old priest couldn't figure it out, the surnames of Qinghe County behind him and Her Royal Highness the Princess wouldn't be able to benefit from this matter.
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The confusion of the princes of Qinghe County was also the confusion of many people in Chang'an City at this time. As the rumors of Ning Que's life experience spread to a very limited range, the big shots in the palace were frowning and thinking. Without the support of the academy,
In this situation, what would Ning Que do?
Those big shots who had vaguely guessed the inside story, such as His Highness the Prince, were not deceived by Ning Que's seemingly frivolous and scoundrel disguise. They all knew that Ning Que was a man with strong self-control, very rational, and even seemed cold because of his rationality.
Heartless guy.
At the moment when there was no hope, Ning Que should not take any action. The big shots thought hard for Ning Que for a long time, but could not find any hope, so they gradually became lighter and felt that the city of Chang'an should be peaceful this autumn.
, there will not be any problems between the academy and the military.
At this time, a piece of news spread from the general's palace to the palace, and also to the palaces of the princes and ministers, making these big shots confused and uneasy.
General Xiahou is hosting a banquet at his residence tonight for Mr. Ning Que, the thirteenth gentleman of the academy.
In the house beside Yanming Lake.
Ye Hongyu looked at Ning Que in the shadow of the locust tree, looked at the expression on his face, and suddenly asked: "Only now do I know why you need strength."
Ning Que said: "As expected, he was once the chief minister of the Judgment Department of the temple. He escaped from Taoshan and lived in Chang'an City, and he was able to receive such secret information."
Ye Hongyu said: "Of course the revenge for killing my father must be avenged, but now is obviously the most inappropriate time. You can't even beat me now, so why should you kill Xiahou?"
Ning Que said: "When did I say that I wanted to kill Xiahou?"
"Feel."
Ye Hongyu said calmly: "This Qiu Lake, the house by the lake, the food prepared by Sangsang, your breath, and the smell of the garden all tell me that you are preparing to kill someone."
Ning Que shook his head and said: "Killing is against the laws of the Tang Dynasty. Teacher and senior brother do not allow me to do this."
Ye Hongyu said: "Then why do you still go to the banquet?"
Ning Que said with a smile: "Why not go if you can get it for free? I can't beat him now, and I can't kill him, so I have to eat up all the delicacies in the general's mansion, which can be regarded as revenge."
Ye Hongyu naturally didn't believe what he said and said: "If there is really a dispute between you and Xiahou, the temple will benefit a lot from it, so I won't stop you."
Ning Que said: "I asked Sang Sang to prepare a midnight snack, so I will come back alive."
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