Sure enough, during the morning court meeting the next day, Lu Zhaoci did not bring up anything about choosing a concubine for the prince. Not only did Cen Wenwen breathe a sigh of relief, but it also made Master Cui Ren understand that the first thing the emperor had to do today was not to appease the princes at all.

Instead, he kept talking to the outside world. When he thought of Lu Zhaoci's methods, Cui Renshi quickly suppressed his thoughts and thought of Lu Qingyun in prison.

What Cui Hongdao said is very reasonable. As long as the privacy of those officials is kept in his pocket and the power of the officials is used to suppress the prince, even if the emperor really wants to depose the prince, he has to think about it.

In Zezhou City, inside the post house, Zheng Renji was sitting in his study. There was a hint of excitement between his brows, but more importantly, he was worried. Through the screen window, he could clearly see the soldiers outside. These soldiers were all

It was sent by the Zezhou Governor's Office. As for the imperial army brought by Zheng Renji from Chang'an, it could only act as a second line of defense at this moment.

Although there were dozens of officials inspecting the Tang Dynasty this time, he himself went straight to Zezhou because the governor of Zezhou was Cui Li, a member of the Cui clan. Throughout the entire Tang Dynasty, the Cui clan had

Cui Renshi is the bachelor of Xuande Palace, and there is Cui Li, the governor of Zezhou, as his minions, and countless Cui clan members gathered all over the country. Among them, Cui Li has the highest reputation, and because he is much younger than Cui Renshi, he is even more...

Some people say that he is the second person from the Cui family who can enter the Xuande Palace after Cui Renshi. It is difficult for Zheng Renji not to pay attention to this person. More importantly, for so many years in the capital, Zheng Renji has heard a lot of rumors.

That is why Cui Li is known as the local emperor in Zezhou. If a person has been operating in the same place for nearly ten years, even if he has nothing to do, something will happen. If you want to catch Cui

The handle, except for Boling and Qinghe, will be the best place in Zezhou. More importantly, Zheng Renji knows that with his own power, it is impossible to have an impact on the entire Cui family. All he needs is

It was just a matter of cutting off one of Cui Renshi's arms. This arm was Cui Li. And this Cui Li was just a member of the Cui family. Getting rid of him would not trigger a backlash from the entire Cui family. This is why Zheng Renji personally committed suicide in Zezhou.

Purpose.

But what he didn't expect was that Cui Li was much smarter than he thought. Although there were no obstacles in the assessment on the surface, in fact, it made Zheng Renji feel like he was beaten into cotton. In this Zezhou,

Cui Li was known as "Qingtian", "Parent Official" and other titles. The gentry throughout Zezhou praised the young governor. They also came to intercede one after another. This made Zheng Renji extremely angry. Of course, this also

Even more determined, Zheng Renji wanted to thoroughly investigate Zezhou's thoughts. He did not believe that Cui Li was really so wise. There was no flaw in his usual behavior, so more than ten days later, he still stayed in Zezhou, slowly.

Slowly waiting for Cui Li to reveal his tail.

It would be best if the dozens of Zezhou government officials outside could be mobilized. He naturally knew that these government officials were used to monitor Zheng Renji. Not only that, even around this post station, Cui Li did not know the arrangements.

How many spies have been monitoring all of Zheng Renji's actions? After all, Cui Li has been operating in Zezhou for many years. If he wants to find out something, Zheng Renji cannot find out in a short time. But if he wants to find out the reason,

The inspection must be done in Zezhou City, not in this post house. On the surface, he is regarded as a distinguished guest by the Zezhou government, but in fact, he is just a person under house arrest. If he wants to visit Zezhou,

I'm afraid I have to leave Zezhou City. But Zheng Renji is unwilling to leave Zezhou City like this. So for a while, Zheng Renji couldn't think of any way, so he could only sigh in the post house.

"Father." At this moment, a beautiful girl slowly walked in. She was the daughter of Zheng Renji, named Liwan. She was a famous talented woman in Chang'an City. She and Cen Qingying, the daughter of Cen Wenwen, were known as the twin beauties of Chang'an. This

This time he also followed Zheng Renji and came to Zezhou.

"Liwan, why did you come in?" A kind smile suddenly appeared on Zheng Renji's face.

"Father, is this about Zezhou?" Zheng Liwan's eyes shone with wisdom, and she said with a sweet smile: "Father, my daughter has a plan to break this situation."

"Oh, tell me about it." Zheng Renji has never underestimated his daughter, but he never thought that his daughter could actually break the situation in front of him, and the curiosity on his face became even more intense.

"Praise Cui Li." Zheng Liwan said with a sweet smile: "Praise Cui Li liberally, and praise him as the best official in the world, the most capable minister in the Tang Dynasty, and the Zezhou that he governs is in good order, the people live and work in peace and contentment, and every family is rich.

The state treasury is full."

"That's it?" Zheng Renji showed a hint of disappointment on his face, shook his head and said: "In the past, when the Guandong family was one, it would have been okay for me to praise him so much, but now that the Guandong family has been disintegrated, Cui and Zheng

The Cui family has all become enemies. If I praise him so much, wouldn't it make others laugh? Then everyone in the world will think that I, Zheng Renji, are afraid of their Cui family. What's more, the Zezhou city he governs is not what you said.

, My father always thinks that there are many things behind this that we have not noticed and discovered. Cui Li has been operating here for ten years. As far as my father knows, Master Cui Ren has wanted to transfer Cui Li to Beijing many times. Cui Li

None of them agreed. It can be seen that there must be a mystery in this. Hum, maybe this is Cui Li's flaw. If this flaw can be found, Cui will have a broken arm. "

"What does father think of today?" Zheng Liwan shook her head secretly and asked.

"The emperor of today is naturally wise and powerful, and the wisest monarch in history." Zheng Renji replied without thinking. Looking at the series of achievements of the emperor today can only prove this point.

"What about the academics in Xuande Hall?" Zheng Liwan asked again.

"As today's people are wise, this matter has been spread throughout the government and the public. Except for Cui Renshi, the great scholars in Xuande Hall, the rest are all powerful characters and capable people in governing the country. It is precisely because of these that we have in the Tang Dynasty

Only because of human existence today can we defeat Jieli Khan and unify the world with our strong strength." Zheng Renji's eyes showed admiration. This is also a fact, a fact that cannot be changed.

"I think if Cui Li is really as outstanding as his father said, how much money and food will the state treasury pay to Taicang every year from Zezhou? These things can all be checked. My father thought that His Majesty and the bachelors in Xuande Hall are now

Don’t you know? Father, the discord between father and Cui is known to both the government and the public, but even so, his father praises each other. Isn’t this surprising? The daughter thought that her father would

The better Cui Li praises, the more doubtful the princes in the court will be. I am afraid that soon, an imperial envoy will come to check. This is much better than having father sitting here in the city of sorrow." Zheng Liwan smiled sweetly and said: "Father is here.

Therefore, if there is no compromise, this Cui Li is a ruthless person, and his ingenuity is probably even higher than that of Cui Renshi. If he comes up with any idea, I am afraid that his father will never be able to return to Chang'an. Hum, although the world is peaceful,

But there are still bandits. I heard that there is a group of fierce bandits at the junction of Zezhou and Hedong. They often rob passing merchants, burn, kill, and loot. They do all kinds of evil. The local garrison cannot wipe them out at all. Although my father is protected by the Royal Forest Army,

I'm afraid it will still be difficult to return to Chang'an safely."

"You mean this group of bandits?" Zheng Renji's face suddenly changed, and he asked in surprise. If you knew that this was true, then it would be difficult to explain Cui Li's heart. Zheng Renji couldn't help but feel excited.

"My daughter guessed this." Zheng Liwan said without hesitation.

"If this is really the case, he is too courageous." Zheng Renji looked pale and couldn't help but said: "What does Cui Li want to do? What does Cui Shi want to do?"

"Since ancient times, collusion between officials and businessmen, and collusion between officials and bandits has not never happened." Zheng Liwan said disdainfully: "Cui Li has been operating in Zezhou for many years, and the mountains and rivers of Zezhou are in his heart. The captain of the Hedong garrison listened to

He is also the son-in-law of the Cui family. If Cui Li really does something, it would be an easy thing to hide it from his superiors. But my daughter feels strange that if this person is so resourceful, why would he stay in a corner of Zezhou instead of going there?

Capital."

"Officials in the capital are all under the eyes of the imperial court. Whatever they want to do is not that simple, but it is different in the local area. Cui Li is like a local emperor in Zezhou." Zheng Renji snorted:

"Once he enters the capital, how can he be so free and at ease?"

"What my father said is absolutely true. It's just that this is Zezhou, and my father is weak alone. I'm afraid he is no match for the other party. Even if evidence of his violation of law and discipline is found, I'm afraid he won't be able to leave Zezhou." Zheng Liwan persuaded him tactfully.

: "The boy thinks that it is better for his father to return to Chang'an immediately and ask Your Majesty to make the decision. I think Your Majesty will definitely have a way to deal with him."

"You are right." Zheng Renji showed a cold look on his lips and snorted: "But before I leave, I have to confuse my father a lot, otherwise we, father and daughter, will not even be able to return to Chang'an City."

"But please let your father make the decision." Zheng Liwan nodded and said.

"Come, go and invite Ambassador Cui." Zheng Renji made up his mind and immediately shouted to the guards outside the door. He was not a reckless person, so he naturally knew that if he wanted to bring down the opponent, he must first save his own life. At this time,

If he doesn't retreat, Cui Li may be thinking of ways to kill himself at this moment! Zheng Renji doesn't dare to take this risk. (!)
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