Northern Dynasties Imperial Industry

When faced with the weakness and entreaties of the superior, it is really difficult for the subordinate to refuse, because once they refuse, it will not only aggravate the existing conflicts and disputes between them, but may even cause the other party to become angry and retaliate.

Zhao Yan went deep here to ask for an audience with the Empress Dowager. He originally wanted to seek justice and an explanation for Li Zuxun, who was innocently beaten to death. However, after the Empress Dowager's actions, his original intention was not revealed and he even had to Help find a way to protect the Boling King Gao Ji who committed murder.

Of course, he can also ignore the Empress Dowager's cries, but in this case, at least with the Empress Dowager, the kindness accumulated over the years will be wiped out, and he will also become the one who instigates his sons to commit fratricide. Traitor. This crime was too big, and it was definitely not something Zhao Yanshen was willing to bear.

The empress dowager made Zhao Yanshen a little at a loss. Gao Ji, who was standing aside, felt a little embarrassed under his mother's repeated stern glances, but still walked forward dejectedly, bowed to Zhao Yanshen and said, "I... I didn't mean to kill Li Shangshu, but since I made a mistake, I have to accept the punishment.

What does it matter if I am punished alone? I'm just worried that the Supreme Being will be blamed for killing his brothers and that my mother will endure the grief of losing her son in old age. I beg Zhao Pushe to tell me what I should do. If I can avoid trouble, I will never forget Zhao Pushe's kindness! "

Zhao Yanshen was at a loss as to what to do after being bullied by the mother and son, and it became increasingly difficult to mention the purpose of his visit. While dealing with their pleas, he was thinking about what he should do.

After a while, he looked at the Empress Dowager and said seriously: "The Empress Dowager, please bear with your sadness for a while. Now that something has happened, you should think about how to solve it. Crying and crying is useless and only disturbs people's hearts. But As long as you are willing and willing, things will always be solved properly.”

When Lou Zhaojun heard Zhao Yanshen expressed his willingness to help, he put away his sadness, and then glared at Gao Jijin to come and thank him for listening to the lesson. She also returned to the table and sat down, looking at Zhao Yanshen seriously and asking questions. Said: "What kind of advice does Zhao Pushe have? I am all ears."

Zhao Yanshen first looked at Gao Ji and said in a deep voice: "Is your Majesty really willing to regret his mistakes and settle the matter? If so, please follow your subordinates back to the province and be temporarily detained. Your Majesty has a distinguished status, and Li Shangshu is also a noble relative of the country. , this case is far from being resolved by the Criminal Division, and must be reported to the Supreme Being for an edict.

Your Majesty, please elaborate on your unintentional mistake at that time. The Empress Dowager, the King of Puyang, and other relatives and friends will also speak for Your Majesty and request a lighter punishment. The lower officials and others also expressed their opinions slightly, and everyone was willing to help each other. The Supreme Being thought of the brotherhood and thought that he should be open to the king. "

"How is it possible for me to voluntarily surrender to prison? Zhao Pushe, you are not really trying to solve my problem, you just want to give yourself a name that is capable and not afraid of the powerful!"

After Gao Ji heard this, he glared and said displeased.

"Shut up! Don't presume on Zhao Pushe's kind words!"

Lou Zhaojun first glared and scolded his son, then looked at Zhao Yanshen and said, "Can I be temporarily exempted from imprisonment? This son is the youngest in the family. He has been timid and fearful since he was a child. If he suddenly leaves home and goes to prison, he may be even more frightened and harmed." I have lost my mind. Zhao Pushe, you are a wise man in the world, and your plan must be more than that. I am not in a hurry, I just hope that you can plan a comprehensive plan for it!"

Zhao Yanshen heard the Empress Dowager's aggressive words and looked at the big treasure that could kill an adult with a stick. He felt helpless in his heart.

His answer just now was indeed more from his own perspective, hoping that he could give a proper explanation to his superiors and subordinates, but after all, it was a fact that King Boling killed Li Zuxun, and there was no way to refute it. He could only plead guilty. Good to defend and plead for mercy.

But the mother and son were determined not to suffer any grievance at all, so it couldn't be achieved by normal means, and unconventional methods were needed. But once you no longer follow the rules, although there are more methods, you are faced with the question of scale and cost, which is even harder to answer.

Zhao Yanshen knew that he could not count on King Boling to actively save himself. This boy was capable of causing trouble, but after he caused trouble, he would just shrink back and rely on others to help him clean up the mess.

So his thoughts turned to the Empress Dowager. Since the Empress Dowager kept saying that she did not want to see her sons killing each other, she should take responsibility and do something. Moreover, not only was King Boling killing Li Zuxun in front of him, Zhao Yanshen also thought of the recent incident of King Puyang refusing to lead his army south. The previous incident was caused by this incident, and they can be treated as one incident.

Maybe what the Empress Dowager wanted to get from Zhao Yanshen with her behavior today was not just a solution to one thing, but a solution to the whole problem. For Zhao Yanshen, this question is even more difficult to answer. If he is not careful, he may be deeply involved in it in any minute, and he may be forced to do something against his will.

This time Zhao Yan thought for a longer time, and even the Queen Mother, who was waiting in the banquet, became irritable and uneasy. She opened her mouth several times, but she still suppressed her voice.

After a while, Zhao Yanshen looked at the Queen Mother and said respectfully: "The Queen Mother has the solution to the problem, so why bother looking outside?"

When Lou Zhaojun heard this, his eyebrows suddenly raised, and he immediately asked: "Can Zhao Pushe be more straightforward?"

"Since the Empress Dowager does not want to see her disciples killing each other, she should tell her children, and more importantly, the disciples, and the world! The Holy Emperor is stationed in Liaoyang today. If the Empress Dowager goes straight to persuade her, Your Majesty will surely do the same. After careful consideration, I will give justice to the king to comfort my benevolent relatives."

Since it was difficult for him to answer and solve this problem, Zhao Yanshen simply kicked the ball back. It depends on whether the Queen Mother herself has the desire to properly resolve the matter: "Is there any relationship in the world that is more important than mother and son? Is there any relationship that is more important than filial piety?" Righteousness? If the Empress Dowager goes, the matter will be settled! If it is still not settled, there will be no one in the world who can settle the matter!"

"Shall I go to Liaoyang?"

After hearing this, the Queen Mother immediately frowned and hesitated in her heart. Then she asked in a deep voice: "Is there no other better way?"

It wasn't that she didn't dare to come forward on her own, but she felt that her face was limited to the emperor, and she had been humiliated by the emperor more than once when he was drunk. All her sons are talented, especially her eldest son and second son, who are the most outstanding. However, both of them refuse to listen to advice and each have their own rebellious behavior. This makes her especially fond of the gentle and courteous third son Gao Yan. .

"What your Majesty is doing is unusual. Even if there are other plans that can achieve the goal, it will inevitably go through some personnel twists and turns. The more twists and turns, the more variables there are. The only way to make a decision is to decide the matter as soon as possible!"

When Zhao Yanshen said this, he said in a deep voice with profound meaning: "Not only this matter, but also many extraordinary matters need to be decided quickly, and we must not delay it! If things are slow, we should be conservative, and if things are urgent, we must be conservative. Then when establishing the new, nothing can be left behind, and the old and the new are all taken by people.”

After Lou Zhaojun heard this, his eyes suddenly became deep. After being silent for a while, he slowly nodded and said: "I will keep Zhao Pushe's advice in mind. But if there are other options, please Pushe, don’t hesitate to teach me.”

"Mom, I think what Zhao Pushe said makes sense..."

At this moment, Gao Ji stood aside and couldn't help but interject, but when he saw his mother's glare, he hurriedly closed his mouth.

After thinking about it for a while, Lou Zhaojun still felt that Gao Yan was more important. She had just asked her nephew to contact personnel for it, and now she still had to stay in Jinyang to take charge. And if Gao Yan's matter can be achieved, Gao Ji's matter will naturally not be a problem.

But soon a piece of news came that made her change her mind. Before Zhao Yanshen could make any other plans, the loud laughter of the returning Puyang King Lou Zhongda rang outside the hall: "Good news, good news. ! Aunt, there is good news from the south. The king of Changshan has taken control of Yedu and captured the prince and his men alive, and is leading Yedu troops to surround Liaoyang! "

After hearing this, Lou Zhaojun in the room suddenly showed a look of surprise. Soon he noticed Zhao Yanshen sitting in the room, and his expression became a little embarrassed. Then he waved to Zhao Yanshen and said, "Please Zhao Pushe temporarily." I'll go back to the province, and if I have anything else to do later, I'll come back and ask for advice."

After Zhao Yanshen heard this, he quickly stood up and bowed to the Queen Mother to leave. It was not until he exited the Queen Mother's chamber that the suppressed emotions in his heart were revealed, with a look of shock on his face.

Although he had vague speculations before, he still did not expect that such an important thing happened in Yedu. Not only was the prince under control, but even the emperor was besieged in Liaoyang! And judging from this, the Queen Mother seems to have participated in King Changshan's conspiracy.

Although the Empress Dowager has not yet taken action against her, Zhao Yanshen is filled with a sense of crisis. He rushes all the way to return to Bingzhou Shangshu Province as soon as possible to make some personnel preparation arrangements.

Not to mention Zhao Yanshen who was traveling all the way back to the province. After Lou Zhaojun waited for his nephew to enter the hall, he couldn't help but scolded him: "He didn't even ask if there were any outsiders in the hall, so he just yelled!"

"So what if there are outsiders? Why worry about others knowing about the good news! Besides, Zhao Yanshen also has close contacts with the Han officials in the Yedu Dynasty. We need to let him know the changes and be surprised, so that he can keep his duties!"

After Lou Zhongda heard this, he smiled nonchalantly.

Lou Zhaojun rolled his eyes at him angrily, and said: "When the late emperor was still alive, he had great respect and trust in Zhao Yanshen. He is naturally not a bad person, and he is different from those men in the Yedu court. He should not Look at it from a different perspective! Moreover, he taught me to go to Liaoyang in person, and now I think it is very feasible!"