Little emperor

Chapter 22

After a brief talk with Manager Wang, Zhou Shangshu felt that the burden on his shoulders was heavier, and he stepped out with heavy steps.

Taifu Li doesn't have a fixed office, he either stays in the conference room or goes to Zangshuge.

Zhou Shangshu came to Zangshu Pavilion and met Li Taifu here.

As soon as Li Taifu saw him, his expression was not good, his eyes were indifferent and full of disgust.

Zhou Shangshu glanced at the clerk in Zangshu Pavilion, and said to the other party: "I have something to discuss with the Taifu."

The civil official said with interest: "It happens that the next official will leave for a while."

Li Taifu looked at him coldly, pointed to the top and said: "There is another person above. Should the Minister of the Ministry of War ask him to go too?"

Minister of the Ministry of Industry loves to read books. When the Ministry of Industry is not busy, he would come to Zangshu Pavilion to read.Having been an official for dozens of years, except for business trips, he would come to Zangshu Pavilion almost every day.In terms of reading, even Li Taifu did not read as many books as the Minister of the Ministry of Industry.Among the six ministries, the Ministry of Industry has the least power. Because of his eccentric temper, the Minister of the Ministry of Industry has been a lone official for many years, and he is the most straightforward and pure minister.

Zhou Shangshu thinks it's okay to let the Minister of the Ministry of Industry hear their conversation?The minister of the Ministry of Industry does not like to be nosy, and he will not even participate in the power struggle in the court. Apart from work, eating and sleeping, all he cares about is reading.Above the court, there are too few people as simple as the Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry!

So, Zhou Shangshu said to Li Taifu: "I heard that Taifu misunderstood the official."

Taifu Li: ...

Commander Ye is really unreliable!He specifically told the other party yesterday not to tell the third person!As soon as he turned his head, Commander Ye told the Minister of the Ministry of War!

Now that Zhou Shangshu knew that he was suspicious, Taifu Li asked: "Using the people of Qinzhou and Wenzhou to plot against the Minister of the Household Department and the Minister of the Ministry of Officials, and using the king's palm seal to promulgate the imperial decree, secretly murdering the Lu family, all these things Is it your fault?"

Zhou Shangshu nodded and replied: "So what? Could it be that the Taifu misunderstood Zhou because of these things?"

Li Taifu immediately became angry, pointed at him and scolded: "Unfaithful and unrighteous! Colluding with the vassal king! Trying to usurp the throne! You are ashamed of your trust in the late emperor! You are not worthy of wearing this official robe! You should be damned!"

These words made Zhou Shangshu's face change, and he retorted unhappily: "Why does the Taifu say that Zhou is unfaithful! What collusion with the vassal king is just nonsense! Your Majesty's first birthday banquet is coming soon, and Zhou arranged for people from Qinzhou and Wenzhou to plot against each other. The Minister of the Ministry of Households and the Minister of the Ministry of Officials are to warn those who have different ideas in the court! Let them not dare to take any action in the near future! As for the promulgation of the imperial decree by the king's palm seal, it has nothing to do with Zhou! Zhou is worried that the Lu family will interfere in politics in the future , so he sent someone to secretly murder the Lu family, and Zhou admitted that he did it!"

"For plotting against my colleagues, you can call me despicable and unrighteous! For plotting against the Lu family, you can call me ruthless! But you can't say I'm disloyal! Zhou did all these things for the sake of Da Zhou! For His Majesty! For the overall situation! Ye After the commander found out that I secretly sent someone to attack the Lu family, he told Wang Zhangyin about it. That's why Wang Zhangyin came out of the palace to meet me, and the two of us had a big fight about the Lu family!"

Zhou Shangshu blushed with anger, and after saying these words, he stared at Li Taifu angrily.

For the sake of Great Zhou, for the sake of the little emperor, and for the sake of the overall situation, he can be blamed for anything.But it cannot be said that he was unfaithful!

There was a sarcastic smile on Li Taifu's mouth, and he didn't believe the explanation of Minister of War.He retorted coldly: "Why does the Minister of the Ministry of War have to act with the old man? You deliberately arranged the people of Qinzhou and Wenzhou to plot against the Minister of the Ministry of Households and the Minister of the Ministry of Officials. It must be to make everyone suspicious of King Qin and King Wen, even if there is really King Qin in the court." People or King Wen's people, because of this matter, they will not dare to act rashly in the near future, and will persuade King Qin and King Wen to give up acting at His Majesty's first birthday banquet. The chance of winning will be greater for the vassal king you secretly support!"

Zhou Shangshu was very angry, and said loudly: "You said that I colluded with the feudal lord, but do you have evidence? Without evidence, why do you speculate about me so maliciously! Wrong me! Insult me!"

Seeing that Zhou Shang's face was flushed, his eyes were full of anger, his forehead was stretched with veins, and his hands were clenched into fists, Mrs. Li felt that the other party had become angry from embarrassment!

Li Taifu said indifferently, with a blank expression on his face: "You first arrange people from Qinzhou to make us suspicious of the Minister of the Household Department. It is expected that we will definitely cancel the matter of taking turns in the palace to raise your majesty for the sake of your majesty's safety. Take this opportunity to let the king's palm seal promulgate the decree , arranged for the Lu family to enter the palace to raise His Majesty. But secretly murdered the Lu family. There is only one explanation! That is, you intend to arrange for the princes to enter the palace instead of the Lu family! Make arrangements in the palace in advance!"

After finishing these words calmly, Taifu Li was not at all afraid that the Minister of War would attack him.If Shangshu of the Ministry of War is flustered and wants to attack him, it just shows that the other party has a guilty conscience!Panic!To kill him!Anyway, Mrs. Li had already had a deep talk with Commander Ye about the Shangshu of the Ministry of War.Taifu Li also left a letter after returning home yesterday.If something happens to him, it will directly prove that there is something wrong with the Minister of War!

Zhou Shangshu was shocked by Li Taifu's words, the anger aroused by Li Taifu just now was extinguished, and he gradually calmed down.With a helpless expression, he said: "Teacher! You are so wise and good at calculating. If you have a wrong mind, it must be a big disaster!"

"This old man is loyal to the emperor and patriotic in this life! Doesn't it look like you are disloyal and unrighteous!" Li Taifu stared at Zhou Shangshu displeasedly with a cold face.Noticing that the stretched veins on the opponent's forehead were gone, and his fists were loosened, he was surprised.

Sure enough, it was Wen Chen who knew how to speak to make people angry.Zhou Shangshu just regained his composure, and became a little angry again.He directly asked Taifu Li: "How can Taifu believe in my loyalty to His Majesty?"

Li Taifu said indifferently: "Unless you become an official, leave the temple immediately."

Zhou Shangshu was silent.

"Why? Can't bear it?" Mrs. Li laughed.

Zhou Shangshu asked him: "If Zhou is to become an official, who should be the minister of the Ministry of War? There are two servants of the Ministry of War, one is the left minister and the other is the right minister. If they are promoted, the balance of the court will be destroyed. It’s broken. The left side and the right side, one faction will definitely overwhelm the other.”

Of course Taifu Li knew that one of the two servants of the Ministry of War was the left minister and the other was the right minister.Therefore, they will definitely not be selected as Ministers of the Ministry of War.Deliberately forcing Zhou Shangshu to take office is just testing the other party.

"That's not something Zhou Shangshu should worry about." Taifu Li responded.

Zhou Shangshu frowned and said: "Why can't Zhou worry about it? Zhou has been loyal to Da Zhou for half his life. As a person who loves his country, whether he lives in a temple or is far away in the countryside, he should care about national affairs!"

This remark moved Taifu Li a little, he changed his words and said: "The old man intends to let the deputy commander temporarily take the position of Minister of the Ministry of War."

Whether it is Commander Ye or Deputy Commander, as the imperial guards, they only obey the emperor's orders.No partisanship will be involved.

Zhou Shangshu nodded, and said in agreement: "The deputy commander is indeed suitable to act as the Minister of the Ministry of War. In this way, Zhou can rest assured. Now I will write the letter of appointment! In the future, this court, please take care of yourself! Wait for Your Majesty After reaching the age, Taifu must teach His Majesty well. Let him become a Mingjun."

As he spoke, Zhou Shangshu burst into tears.Whether it is talent or resourcefulness, Zhou Shangshu is not as good as Li Taifu.If only one of the two can stay in the court, Zhou Shangshu is willing to withdraw.

Seeing Zhou Shangshu crying, Taifu Li was stunned.

Could it be that he was worrying too much?Wrong guess, misunderstood Minister of War?

At this time, a voice suddenly appeared.

"Teacher, did you bully Zhou Shangshu? Why is he crying?" The Minister of the Ministry of Industry was too noisy to read quietly.After watching the play for so long, I really couldn't help but say a few words for Minister of the Ministry of War.Minister of the Ministry of War was suspected by Li Taifu, and he would rather serve as an official, so it can be seen that he is indeed innocent!

The Shangshu of the Ministry of Industry spoke suddenly, which made Taifu Li look unnatural.He rarely retorted without confidence: "The old man didn't bully him..."

Zhou Shangshu shook his head, choked up and said, "Teacher didn't bully Zhou, it was Zhou who hurt his eyes..."

The Minister of the Ministry of Industry came down and said as he walked: "Teacher, just now what you two said, the lower officials have heard. The lower officials want to say a few words of justice. If Zhou Shangshu really colluded with the vassal king, how could he be so stupid?" Came here to talk to you about these things openly and honestly? Knowing that you suspect him, he will definitely attack you secretly, so that you can't stop him from doing things. Taifu is a smart person, and he should understand such a simple thing. "

Li Taifu also admitted at this moment that he misunderstood Zhou Shangshu.He lowered his head, bowed his waist, and apologized to Zhou Shangshu: "It is the old man who misunderstood Zhou Shangshu, and the old man apologized to Zhou Shangshu for what he said before!"

Seeing that he was finally willing to believe in himself, Zhou Shangshu stretched out his hand to help him up, and said with a smile through his tears: "They are all loyal ministers, the Taifu can be so cautious and suspect Zhou, it is also for Da Zhou and His Majesty. How can Zhou care about these things?" ?”

Seeing that they were reconciled, Minister of the Ministry of Industry turned around and went upstairs to continue reading.

Taifu Li took out a handkerchief and handed it to Zhou Shangshu, asking him to wipe away his tears.

After Zhou Shangshu wiped away the tears from his face, he smiled and said to Taifu Li: "Teacher, Mr. Zhou has sent someone back, and he will not attack the Lu family again."

Although he already believed in Zhou Shangshu, Taifu Li still deliberately asked: "Is the poisoning of Ning's family related to Zhou Shangshu?"

Zhou Shangshu: ...

Can he carry this blame?

Although Manager Wang didn't mention this matter, Zhou Shangshu could guess that Manager Wang poisoned Ning Daquan's family.It's just that no one intends to investigate in depth about this matter, so the major issue has been turned into nothing.

Li Taifu, an old fox, said that he believed him, but he wanted to test him again.

Just now Zhou Shangshu explained to Li Taifu that he attacked the Lu family because he was worried that the other party would enter the court and interfere in politics.The way to deal with the relatives is so straightforward, just like how Manager Wang dealt with Ning Daquan's family.It's no wonder that Taifu Li would associate these two incidents together and use the affairs of the Ning family to test him again.If Zhou Shangshu denies it, then Taifu Li will definitely continue to doubt his purpose of assassinating the Lu family.So it's better to admit the pot, lest Mr. Li continue to be suspicious.

After thinking it over clearly, Zhou Shangshu nodded to Li Taifu, and asked in a low voice: "What the queen mother did that day must have been instigated by the Ning family. For the sake of the royal face, although this matter did not spread, but the Ning family instigated the queen mother to hurt your majesty. First of all, Zhou is not wrong to dispose of them, right?"

Taifu Li was really surprised. He thought that Mr. Wang sent someone to poison Ning Daquan's family, but he didn't expect it to be done by the Minister of the Ministry of War.Even if it is now known that the Minister of the Ministry of War poisoned Ning Daquan's family, of course Taifu Li will not pursue the responsibility.The Ning family encouraged Empress Dowager Ning to harm the little emperor, she deserved to die.It can't be dealt with openly, but it can kill the opponent secretly.

If the Secretary of the Ministry of War did not attack the Ning family, Taifu Li would also attack the Ning family.It's just that his methods will not be as rough and neat as the Minister of War.

Taifu Li has already dispelled his doubts about Zhou Shangshu. He pointed out: "It is too easy to kill the other party directly. If you leave clues and are found out, you will definitely be affected. If Zhou Shangshu wants to deal with someone in the future, it is better to give him a hand. The other party will be charged with a crime, and the other party will be executed according to the laws of the Great Zhou Dynasty. This way we will not fall into the trap of others."

Zhou Shangshu: ...

dirty!The means are so dirty!In terms of insidiousness, you civil servants are even better!

"Understood, thank you, Taifu, for your advice!" Zhou Shangshu nodded hastily.

Taifu Li pointed to the outside and said to Zhou Shangshu, "Go for a walk?"

Zhou Shangshu knew that Li Taifu had something to say to him, and he didn't want to be known by the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, so he followed Li Taifu out of the Zangshu Pavilion.

The two walked a remote road, Li Taifu asked: "What did Zhou Shangshu and Wang Zhangyin talk about yesterday?"

What Manager Wang said yesterday was impassioned and frenzied.Li Taifu's upright old stubbornness would definitely not understand, and would instead target Manager Wang because of it.Other people's hearts are made of flesh, and these two people are full of calculations.It was already in crisis, Zhou Shangshu didn't want these two to fight.Since everyone is a loyal minister, of course we must unite and protect the little emperor together.

After Zhou Shangshu had considered it, he answered Li Taifu in a low voice: "The lower officials feel that the king's palm seal is promulgating a decree, which is a disorder of power. Therefore, he specially asked Commander Ye to stare at the king's palm seal. , so he kindly invited the two of us out to meet. After meeting Wang Zhangyin, Xiaguan started to quarrel with him. Later, I understood his painstaking efforts, and this dispelled the suspicion."

Li Taifu said: "Don't Zhou Shangshu think that there is a problem with Wang Zhanyin promulgating Yizhi privately? If no suitable person can be selected, His Majesty will continue to be raised by him. This is beneficial to him, and he can cultivate with His Majesty early on. Feelings, gaining the trust of His Majesty. How could he take the initiative to let other people enter the palace to raise His Majesty?"

It doesn't make sense at all.The eunuch is the most interested.Manager Wang must have other purposes for doing this.

Zhou Shangshu: ...

It was very hard for Taifu Li to dispel his suspicions about him. Unexpectedly, Taifu Li only dispelled his suspicions about him, and he still had a skeptical attitude towards Mr. Wang.

Zhou Shangshu decided not to participate in this matter. He responded to Taifu Li: "Why don't the Taifu ask the king's palm seal face to face? I always suspect behind my back, but don't confirm it. Doesn't the Taifu feel tired?"

Taifu Li: ...

I always feel that there is a trace of resentment in Zhou Shangshu's words.Although he said he didn't mind and didn't care about it, Zhou Shangshu still felt a little uncomfortable, right?

Taifu Li looked away, and replied absent-mindedly: "It is time to ask the palm seal of the king."

"Do you need an official to accompany the Taifu to see the king's palm seal?" Zhou Shangshu asked.

"No need. The old man will go there by himself." Mrs. Li felt a little uncomfortable when he thought of Zhou Shangshu crying just now.

Gu Yang had already woken up. After waking up, he crawled to the side of Manager Wang and obediently watched him stamp his seal.

Director Wang had already finished his work, and seeing that the little emperor was curious, he took out a series of documents and read them to him.

"Your Majesty, Jiang Guo, Wu Guo, and Li Guo have all sent visiting documents, and they want to come to Dazhou to attend your birthday banquet."

Next, Director Wang began to introduce these three countries to Gu Yang.

The Great Zhou lived in the south, also known as the Southern Zhou.Jiang Guo lives in the north and is called Bei Jiang.The state of Wu is in the east and is called Soochow.Liguo is in the west, called Xili.Among them, Xili and Beijiang have national hatred and family hatred, and their relationship is extremely bad.Because Xili and Dongwu are far apart, the relationship between the two countries is good, and there has never been a war.

Speaking of this, Director Wang told Gu Yang: "Our country has a bad relationship with these three countries. They have all fought wars with these three countries. And it was our Da Zhou who took the initiative to attack them. Now these three countries Knowing that Da Zhou has changed to a new monarch, this country will definitely look for opportunities to deal with us. They came to attend His Majesty’s first birthday banquet this time, saying it was to celebrate his birthday, hehe, but in fact they came with bad intentions.”

Good guy, I didn't expect Da Zhou to be so domineering. He has bullied these three countries and has a bad relationship with them.It seems that the national strength of Dazhou is quite strong.Otherwise, I would not dare to provoke the surrounding countries.Only those who have confidence dare to fight hard!

Gu Yang clapped his little hands happily, and said aloud, "Good! Good!"

Seeing that the little emperor was so happy, Mr. Wang said with a smile, "Our Da Zhou is the most powerful among the four countries! As long as there is no civil strife, other countries will not dare to invade."

Gu Yang nodded, and looked straight at Mr. Wang with clear eyes.

Director Wang did not continue to talk about the grievances between Dazhou and the three surrounding countries, but asked the little emperor: "Do you want to eat, Your Majesty?"

Gu Yang shook his head, he didn't go to bed until he was full.

"The old slave will accompany His Majesty to climb for a while?" Director Wang wanted to know how Commander Ye played with the little emperor yesterday afternoon.

"Climb!" Afternoon is Gu Yang's exercise time, and Gu Yang likes to have someone to accompany him to exercise.

Manager Wang specially put pen and ink on the white jade floor tiles, and began to crawl with the little emperor.

Commander Ye stood outside, and his knees were sore and sore overnight.

"Your Majesty climbed so fast! It's really amazing!" Director Wang's praise came from the hall.

After Commander Ye heard it, he couldn't help but walked to the door curiously, and looked inside.Seeing that Director Wang was crawling with the little emperor, Commander Ye felt that the other party would not be able to last for a quarter of an hour.After all, bending over and crawling around is really tiring!

Commander Ye just watched them crawl with interest.Unknowingly, the time drum sounded.Ye Tong was surprised, half an hour had passed!Director Wang is still crawling with the little emperor, don't you feel tired?

The other guards coughed suddenly, Commander Ye turned his head and found a person walking in the distance, it was Mrs. Li.

Mrs. Li must have come to see Mr. Wang!Commander Ye reminded Manager Wang: "Eunuch Wang, the Grand Tutor is here."

Director Wang stopped and said to the little emperor with a smile: "Your Majesty, the Tai Tuo must have come to look for the old slave, and the old slave went out to meet him. Let Commander Ye play with you for a while!"

Gu Yang nodded, sat down and waved to Commander Ye.

Commander Ye: ...

Well worth it!Since His Majesty likes it, he will climb with His Majesty for a while!

Then Commander Ye walked into the Long Live Hall, took off the knife, and began to crawl with Gu Yang.

When Director Wang walked out, Mrs. Li had already approached.He pointed to Li Taifu in a direction.

Mrs. Li felt that Commander Ye must have told Mr. Wang that he was coming. What happened to Commander Ye?When the first emperor was around, he stayed far away from other officials and was unwilling to get close to other officials.After the death of the first emperor, Commander Ye is now wandering among them, what is the purpose?

"Teacher." Director Wang bowed slightly to Taifu Li to show his respect.

Li Taifu said indifferently: "Do you know why the old man came to you?"

Director Wang shook his head, and asked suspiciously: "I don't know, please let the Taifu express."

"You really don't know?" Taifu Li looked directly at Manager Wang with sharp eyes.

Manager Wang shook his head again.

Mrs. Li said with a half-smile: "You have a lot of ambitions, and you want to support your relatives in politics!"

Zhou Shangshu of the Ministry of War can guess the mind of Director Wang, and of course Taifu Li can also guess the mind of Director Wang.Originally, he suspected that Zhou Shangshu of the Ministry of War was instigating General Manager Wang to do something.Now Zhou Shangshu of the Ministry of War has explained it clearly to him, the purpose of Director Wang's bold promulgation of Yi's decree must not be simple!It is definitely for greater power that you will take risks to do bold things!

Manager Wang smiled, and said slowly: "Teacher, I'm too worried. Our family is not related to the Lu family, so why should we support the relatives of the Lu family to participate in politics? What good will this do to our family?"

Taifu Li was too lazy to talk nonsense with Director Wang, and asked directly: "The old man only asks the king's palm seal, are you loyal to His Majesty?"

Director Wang replied solemnly: "Our family is loyal to the former emperor and His Majesty the present!"

"Okay, you eat it!" Taifu Li took out a small porcelain bottle and handed it to Manager Wang.

Manager Wang took the small porcelain bottle without hesitation, opened it and poured out the pills inside, then put it in his mouth and swallowed it.

Taifu Li was surprised, he didn't expect Mr. Wang to eat it without asking, isn't he afraid it's poison?

After Mr. Wang finished eating, he told Taifu Li with a smile: "Our Taifu is a loyal minister, so I trust him."

Taifu Li was silent, staring deeply at Manager Wang, then turned his eyes away, and said: "The old man is going to see His Majesty."

Saying so, Li Taifu walked towards the Long Live Hall.He didn't explain what happened just now, or the pill.

Director Wang followed, but did not ask Li Taifu whether that pill was poison.

Walking into the Long Live Hall, I saw Commander Ye crawling with the little emperor.Li Taifu changed his stern expression, and his face became kinder.He walked over, knelt on the ground and talked to the little emperor: "Your Majesty, the minister is here. Do you still remember the minister?"

Gu Yang smiled and crawled towards him, opened his mouth and shouted, "Tai——Fu!"

This call was clearer than the previous few days, and the sound was very standard.Taifu Li showed a sincere smile, and responded happily: "Hey! Your Majesty is so smart!"

Gu Yang stretched out his small hand.Pull him and say: "Play——"

Taifu Li nodded, following the example of Commander Ye, crawling with the little emperor.

Manager Wang stood aside and looked at them calmly.

After all, Taifu Li is over 60 years old. As he gets older, he starts to feel uncomfortable after climbing twice.He stopped and said, "Your Majesty, I am too old to continue playing with Your Majesty. Let Commander Ye continue to play with Your Majesty!"

Commander Ye: ...

Of course he couldn't refuse, so he could only smile and continue to play crawling with the little emperor.

Manager Wang was thoughtful, and asked Taifu Li: "Teacher Li, how about choosing a few children to play with His Majesty in the palace?"

Mrs. Li did not directly refuse, but said: "Then you have to choose their children from trusted people."

"What do you think of Mr. Ye Family?" Manager Wang asked.

Taifu Li: ...

Speaking of his son, Commander Ye looked up at Manager Wang.

"I don't know Mr. Ye's family well, why don't you visit Ye's house after leaving the palace." Mrs. Li felt that something was wrong with Commander Ye, so he had to ask him why he meddled in everything.Only after confirming that Commander Ye is fine can he consider whether to let Mr. Ye Jialang enter the palace to play with the little emperor.

Commander Ye thought for a while, between his suffering and his son's suffering, let the latter do it!Young people should suffer a little bit!Only then will we cherish and study hard!He had already figured out which sons he should let into the palace to play crawling with the little emperor.

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Ye Sanlang: Why do I feel a little cold?

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