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Volume One: First Visit to the Tang Dynasty Chapter 88 The following era belongs to him

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    Thank you very much to the Qianye Feng book friend for the two monthly passes and the reward, and to the book friend who loves Jiangshan even more for the monthly pass!) ¡ª¡ª When Chen Yi walked into the Xianju Hall, he saw Wu Zetian and Helan  Minzhi sat opposite each other, the two of them silent.  But the dejection on their faces told Chen Yi that they had reached a conclusion and had succumbed to his military might.  This made Chen Yi relieved. After getting along with Wu Zetian for so many years, he knew the general characteristics of her temper.  If Wu Zetian doesn¡¯t show any excitement when encountering something, and just sits quietly, it means that she is confident, or letting nature take its course without exerting any force.  The difference between the two can be seen from her expression. If she sits silently and looks indifferent, it means that she is confident. But if she is listless and has a dull face, it means that she "accepts her fate" in this matter.  "Yes.  Wu Zetian¡¯s performance today is of course the latter.  In fact, the three people present all know that the generals of the Forbidden Army have been used to besiege the Xianju Palace. The ending is destined not to be happy for everyone. There will always be people who are happy and others who are worried.  Looking at the current situation, Chen Yi must be happy, and Wu Zetian and Helan Minzhi are naturally worried.  Seeing Chen Yi come in, He Lanmin stood up angrily, stood up and walked aside, standing facing the window and ignoring Chen Yi.  Chen Yi didn't pay attention. After bowing to Wu Zetian, he stood still and asked: "Empress Dowager, I have been summoned to obey your instructions!" "Minzhi, you go out first!" Wu Zetian, who was trying to stay calm, tried his best.  In a calm tone, he ordered He Lanmin who was waiting aside.  Helan Minzhi, who did not turn around, said stubbornly: "No, aunt, Minzhi won't go out. Minzhi will stay here and listen to what you have to say! I want to see how my good brother-in-law forces you to agree to him."  Shameless request!" "That's fine. It doesn't matter if you are here and listen to what we have to say!" Wu Zetian did not insist, ignored He Lan Minzhi, turned to Chen Yi, and said without any emotion:  "Chen Yi, I know that you have given the Yulin Army complete control over Daming Palace and Taiji Palace. Some of the ministers' brothers have also sent Jinwu Guards to guard everything you have done today. You have already planned it.  " Wu Zetian waved her hand, signaling Chen Yi who wanted to interrupt to stop talking. After Chen Yi shut his mouth knowingly, he continued: "Since you have already planned it, then I and Minzhi can plan no matter what, as long as you continue to take charge.  Yulin Army and Jinwu Guards, and use your power to stop it. I and Minzhi have no chance of success. I regret not removing you from your post first!" Wu Zetian said, looking at Zhengqi and humming.  Helan Minzhi, who was standing, glanced at Helan Minzhi after listening to her words, sighed and said: "If I listen to Minzhi, I will first relieve you of all your duties. There will be nothing like today.  Yes! Even if Min Zhi is in charge of the imperial army, it will be much better than yours, but I can't make up my mind. Chen Yi, do you know why?" Chen Yi didn't have time to answer.  Helan Minzhi on the side snorted angrily: "Aunt, you are too fond of Chen Yi and follow him in everything. Now you have become a tiger. If you had listened to Minzhi's advice, you would not be like this today.  What happened? " After He Lan Minzhi said this, Chen Yi didn't know what to say and sighed and closed his mouth.  Wu Zetian seemed to ignore He Lan Minzhi's hot and cold taunts. She stared at Chen Yi blankly with unspeakable sadness in her eyes. After a long sigh, she said: "Chen Yi, I regret it very much. I regret it."  Treat you like this! But things have come to this, and there is no use regretting!" "Queen Mother, in fact, I have always supported you. As long as you don't want to become emperor, no matter what you do, I will not object!" Wu Zetian said this  Naturally, Chen Yi could not remain silent, and said helplessly: "When the Queen Mother had this intention, I clearly expressed my opposition. My objection was for the Queen Mother's own good! In this case, the Queen Mother can say that she has nothing to do with the emperor.  There is not much difference. You have the final say in everything in the court, and most of the courtiers obey your orders! It¡¯s just that after the news that you wanted to become emperor spread, the ministers all criticized you, even if you haven¡¯t  Now that you have officially taken this step, the ministers have also turned away from you!" Chen Yi said, looking at He Lan Minzhi who had turned his back to him while he was talking and looked out the window, and smiled sarcastically: "And Minzhi  My uncle's poor performance made the ministers even more alienated from you, Queen Mother. Everyone knows that those so-called auspicious omens are man-made, and even the people's petitions were deliberately made for the courtiers and the people of the world to see.  These things were done by Brother Minzhi, and the Queen Mother wanted to become emperor. Isn¡¯t it known to everyone in the world? It can be said that what Brother Minzhi did for the Queen Mother was a disservice!¡± Hearing what Chen Yi said  , He Lan Minzhi turned around again and looked at Chen Yi angrily, but was speechless! ?It was true that he did not do those things well, and was scolded by Wu Zetian many times for this, but he knew that it was Chen Yi's trouble behind the scenes.  It¡¯s just that it doesn¡¯t make much sense anymore to scold Chen Yi for being troublesome. He has almost become a prisoner, and he can only endure being ridiculed by Chen Yi.  "Minzhi did not do those things well!" Wu Zetian agreed with Chen Yi's words, twitched her mouth, and showed an ugly smile, "Chen Yi, if you help me do it, I believe it will be better than Minzhi!  If both of you help me, then any of my ideas can be realized! I originally expected to be able to support you two unconditionally, but I didn¡¯t expect" Seeing Wu Zetian sigh, he stopped.  After saying that, Chen Yi immediately took over: "Queen Mother, I have always supported you, as long as you don't take the throne and want to be the emperor yourself! Also, you don't use any means to deal with me! If I have done this to myself, if anyone  No matter who wants to deal with me, as long as I find out, I will definitely try my best to fight back. If the other party threatens my life and my family's life, or my family and I lose everything now, then I will definitely do it.  An act of preemptive aggression, like what happened today!" "Empress Dowager, uncle Min, I know that if I act a step too late, you will definitely sack me from all my posts, and even throw me into prison, right?  " "It should be!" Wu Zetian said expressionlessly: "Originally, I was discussing with Minzhi to remove all your duties so that you have no ability to move! Minzhi also suggested that if you want to become emperor.  Then we must remove your blockage! You will be my strongest supporter of becoming emperor, but if you oppose it, then you will be the biggest stumbling block! It¡¯s a pity that I can¡¯t make up my mind!¡± At this point, Wu Zetian said  Eyes that seemed to be shining with tears were staring straight at Chen Yi, and there was a pitiful look in her eyes.  Seeing this, Chen Yi's original sarcastic words were choked in his throat and he couldn't spit them out.  Seeing that Chen Yi looked a little sad, Wu Zetian smiled miserably.  Her eyes left his face and she said faintly: "Chen Yi, since you don't want me to continue to rule the court, I promise you that I will never interfere with the affairs of the court from now on. Just be a free man! Just"  "If the Queen Mother has any instructions, just tell her!" Chen Yi breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't want to do it in front of He Lan Minzhi.  Talk to Wu Zetian about these things.  Wu Zetian¡¯s last words.  It can be said that he gave in to him, which made him a little excited and nervous.  He was deeply afraid that Wu Zetian would say some unpleasant things or even expose some scandals between them, which would make it difficult to deal with it.  Wu Zetian surrendered, which meant that this was not a fierce, but far-reaching battle.  He achieved complete victory. From then on, the Tang Dynasty belonged to him and no longer belonged to Wu Zetian.  Things are developing in the direction he expected.  Everything just needs to be carried out according to the original arrangement.  When Wu Zetian agreed, she would certainly put forward a lot of conditions. Chen Yi thought that no matter how excessive Wu Zetian's conditions were, he would still satisfy her.  "I just want to know, what do you want to do with me and Minzhi?" Wu Zetian only hesitated for a moment before asking the question she most wanted to know the answer to.  Chen Yi looked at Wu Zetian, and then at Helan Minzhi, who was standing with her back turned but listening with her ears erect. After thinking for a while, she said: "Of course the Queen Mother will continue to live in the palace, and any court affairs will  , I will personally report to you and ask for your advice, and the little emperor will also ask you for advice in the future! It can be said that in my plan, the life of the Queen Mother will remain as before and will not be changed!"  Wu Zetian was surprised by these words and asked in disbelief: "Chen Yi, are you fooling me?!" "The Queen Mother, how is this possible?" Chen Yi said with great certainty: "Of course the Queen Mother must stay here all the time.  In the palace, you have been in charge of the affairs of the court for so many years, and no one can compare with your prestige in the palace! Only if you sit in the palace, the court will be stable, and the order of the Tang Dynasty will be maintained!" "I see, you have a deeper understanding.  The purpose of the hierarchy!" Wu Zetian seemed to understand what was going on. He sighed and nodded, without asking any more questions. He just showed the loneliness in his eyes.  Chen Yi glanced at Helan Minzhi on the side and said: "Brother Minzhi is the only descendant of the Wu family. Presumably the Queen Mother also hopes that uncle Minzhi can continue the glory of the Wu family. I feel that uncle Minzhi should have been here for a long time."  I think the Queen Mother will not refuse to agree to the request of my uncle, Ju Minzhi, to confer the title of county prince. I think no one in the court will have any objections! Of course, my uncle Minzhi can continue to confer the title of queen.  Stay in the court and continue the glory of the Wu family!" Wu Zetian was once again surprised by Chen Yi's treatment of He Lan Minzhi. She stared at Chen Yi in disbelief, but she soon understood that Chen Yi  What does it ultimately mean.  Both she and Helan Minzhi can only be used as decorations in the future., no longer had the ability to influence the affairs of the Tang Dynasty.  They can get a lot of glory, but it is all illusory and has no actual influence.  Wu Zetian felt sad when she thought that after so many years of hard work, the final result was picked up by Chen Yi, but she did not have the urge to angrily scold Chen Yi. She just felt very tired and wanted to close her eyes and rest for a while, without thinking about anything! He  Of course Lan Minzhi was also surprised, and he suspected that he heard wrongly.  Chen Yi would actually treat him like this, not giving him any punishment, and letting him continue to maintain his previous glory.  Although everything is in name only, and the real power will never be obtained again, it is much better than what he thought, becoming a prisoner in the end! Is Chen Yi being merciful?  "Chen Yi, if you say this, I am relieved!" Wu Zetian saw Helan Minzhi's doubts and said to him: "Minzhi, don't worry too much! Go back to your house first to save your wife and concubines.  We are worried!" "Yes, aunt! Na Minzhi went back home first!" Helan Minzhi walked over obediently, saluted Wu Zetian, and looked at Chen Yi again.  Of course Chen Yi had to tell him whether he could go out! Seeing this, Wu Zetian sighed slightly.  He told Chen Yi: "Chen Yi, please go and give me some instructions. Minzhi must be inseparable from the palace like this. You will go and have a rest later. I don't want to say anything more. I want to have a good rest. You can handle the rest by yourself."  You have already figured out how to deal with it. I will not take care of which ministers can be retained and which ministers will be demoted. You can take matters into your own hands! Tomorrow morning, as the Queen Mother, I will issue an edict on the affairs of the world.  , you come here again to obey my orders!" "Yes. Queen Mother!" Chen Yi also stood up obediently and bowed to Wu Zetian, who had always closed his eyes.  Walked out of the temple.  Several palace ladies were ordered by Chen Yi.  He went into the palace and served Wu Zetian to sleep.  ¡ª¡ª Early the next morning, Chen Yi read out Wu Zetian's order from the Queen Mother at the court meeting.  On the grounds that she was in poor health and needed a long period of rest, Wu Zetian said that from now on she would no longer be involved in court affairs, and that all court affairs would be left to the ministers of the political affairs hall who assisted the young emperor.  It is recommended that Chen Yi, the right servant of Shangshu, be appointed as Shangshu Ling to preside over the affairs of the court, and all ministers will assist him.  It was also at this court meeting that Chen Yi, who had the support of all the ministers, was appointed to inspect the school.  He was awarded the title of Prince of Liang and became the chief assistant of the Tang Dynasty.  Pei Xingjian continued to serve as Shangshu Zuopushe, with Zhang Jianzhi as the inspecting Shangshu Youpushe, Di Renjie and Xue Yuanchao as Zhongshuling, Wei Xuantong and Cen Changqian as ministers, King Luo Bin as Shangshu of the Ministry of Personnel, Wei Yuanzhong as Shangshu of the Ministry of War, and Wang Xi as the Shangshu of the Ministry of Civil Affairs.  The four of them are the minister of Zhongshu and Huangmen. Wang Bo is the minister of the Ministry of Industry, Li Qiao is the minister of the Ministry of Punishments, Su Liangsi is the minister of the Ministry of Rites, and Fan Lubing is the minister of the Ministry of Households.  In addition, Ge Fuyuan was appointed as the Minister of Zhongshu, Yuan Wanqing was appointed as the Minister of Huangmen, and Song Jing and Yao Yuanchong were appointed as the Minister of Zhongshu.  There were also major transfers of generals in the border towns. Wang Fangyi, the Minister of War, was appointed as the Protector-General of Anxi. The newly-established Protector-General of Beiting was appointed Li Youdao, the governor of Shaanxi Province. General Zhang Xuanyu of Youwuwei was appointed as the Protector-General of Anxi.  Li Zhaode was appointed as the Protector-General of Xining, and Yang Zhirou, the minister of the Ministry of Industry, was appointed the Protector-General of Annan. Among the six Protector-Generals of the Tang Dynasty, only the Protector-General of Anbei was not changed and was still held by Mangbuzhi.  There are a lot of soldiers in the six major military governors. In order to prevent chaos at the border, Chen Yi naturally thought of replacing these major military guards.  Some people get promoted, while others lose their posts or are demoted.  Many ministers who gained Wu Zetian's trust and wholeheartedly supported Wu Zetian's bid to become emperor were either dismissed from office, demoted, or exiled! Helan Minzhi was removed from his post and was no longer in the political affairs hall, but he was awarded the title of Prince of Taiyuan.  He received the title of nobility and was entrusted with a special promotion and an additional food town for 500 households.  Everyone knows what happened. Helan Minzhi ended up defeated in the battle with Chen Yi, but Chen Yi didn't kill them all.  Prime Minister Li Jingxuan, who had always supported Wu Zetian's affairs, was removed from the post of Zhongshu Ling and demoted to the governor of Youzhou. Qiu Shenji was demoted to the post of General Youwuwei and demoted to Sima of Songzhou. Zhou Xing, Suo Yuanli, and Lai Junchen  Several cruel officials who were famous in history were all dismissed and exiled to Anxi. They were not allowed to be pardoned and were not allowed to return.  King Li Xian of Luling, who was exiled to Fangzhou and died of illness, was considered King Si by the court and was buried with Qianling as a prince.  This palace incident was under Chen Yi's special order. Although there was no big trouble, all the imperial troops and the guards guarding the gates of Chang'an were mobilized. How could such a large-scale movement be hidden from the court?  Most of the courtiers who had been around for so many years were in a state of panic, fearing that a bloody purge would come and they would not know what charges would be brought against them.  However, the development of the situation surprised everyone. There was no bloodshed and not many ministers were severely punished.??The only people who were severely punished were Li Jingxuan, Qiu Shenji, Zhou Xing, Lai Junchen and others. It was just that some people who were originally very prestigious in the court have since lost power, such as He Lan Minzhi, the Queen Mother.  The empress's nephew was only given a special and idle position and became his free prince.  Because he controlled most of the troops inside and outside Chang'an City, Chen Yi had the upper hand in this preemptive coup, and did not even encounter any setbacks or problems. In the end, he forced Wu Zetian to hand over power and agreed to what he proposed.  It was suggested that Shangshu Ling be in charge of the political affairs hall and assist the young emperor in handling court affairs until the emperor can take charge of the government himself.  After Wu Zetian announced that he would no longer be involved in politics, Chen Yi also organized his "cabinet" vigorously and resolutely. He changed some of the prime ministers in the Zhengshitang and stuffed those who were very capable and promoted by himself into the Zhengshitang.  And people with outstanding abilities have been placed in various important positions.  It can be said that the court of the Tang Dynasty did not experience violent turmoil due to this relatively small coup. The turmoil only lasted for a short period of time and then subsided. Those who continued to serve as officials continued to perform their duties as usual.  Do your job conscientiously.  Of course, Chen Yi also made further follow-up actions. The control of the army was of course the most important one. Those generals he did not trust were gradually replaced.  If the military and political aspects are both under control, there will be no trouble.  After Chen Yi took the position of Shangshu Ling, of course he was still very worried, fearing that the ministers would disobey and cause chaos in the court. Fortunately, his worries were unnecessary, and the affairs of the court were worry-free! The affairs of the court were worry-free, and many things he concluded  The plans for governing the country based on the experience of later generations will also be implemented one after another! He fully believes that history has turned a new page, and the next era belongs to him! Two people with very special identities and positions in the original history  Women also belong to him!  )
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