Palace!

Li Zhi sat in front of the study and stared at the imperial edict on the table that he had personally drafted.

After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and shouted outside the door: "Zhang Desheng."

I heard a squeak immediately, and Zhang Desheng hurriedly walked in.

Li Zhi handed him the imperial edict and said, "Talk this imperial edict to Li Yifu in the Secretariat and let it be implemented immediately."

Zhang Desheng was stunned and then said, "The villain obeys the order."

He respectfully took the imperial edict and then walked out.

Zhang Desheng came to the Secretariat with the imperial edict, found the Secretariat Li Yi's mansion, handed over the imperial edict to him, and informed him of Li Zhi's original words.

Li Yifu was curious and quickly opened the imperial edict and saw it. It would be fine if he didn't look at it, but he was really shocked when he saw it.

It turned out that this imperial edict was to demote Chu Suiliang to Tanzhou as the governor, which was the Changsha of later generations. Of course, Tanzhou was not a provincial capital at this time, but was quite remote. Although this governor was the head of a state, and his military power and regime were in his hands, for a prime minister like Chu Suiliang, let alone Tanzhou, even if he went to Luoyang, he would be demoted.

Li Yifu was shocked. He was not surprised by this content. But Li Zhi didn't discuss it with him for such a big thing. He couldn't help but wonder why I didn't know anything about this. Did I do something wrong and make His Majesty unhappy? He glanced at Zhang Desheng and asked with a smile: "Shaojian Zhang, Grand Sikong, can a special envoy come to the palace to meet the saint?"

He didn't need to ask Xu Jingzong and others because they were on the same side, but Li Ji and Han Yi were on the same side.

Zhang Desheng was also very smart in his heart. He didn't know what Li Yifu was thinking and said, "No! Your Majesty has not met anyone today."

Li Yifu secretly breathed a sigh of relief and suddenly understood.

What is Li Zhi doing? He has to make decisions by himself. Not only Changsun Wuji and the others cannot interfere with him, but even Li Yifu and others cannot interfere with him.

This imperial edict can be said to have fully implemented Li Zhi's personal will, even Wu Meiniang didn't know it.

After thinking about all this, Li Yifu was overjoyed. Chu Suiliang's affairs were always here, and they couldn't sleep or eat, because Chu Suiliang was also a vengeful person, so naturally he was demoted the better.

So he read out this imperial edict directly in the Secretariat, which worked immediately.

But logic is that this must be reviewed by Menxia Province and then implemented by Shangshu Province. However, Menxia Province Monks is Changshu Wuji's base camp, and this imperial edict cannot be passed.

This is the first step for Li Zhi to break free from the constraints of the three provinces.

Officials from the Secretariat were shocked. This was too unruly. Why did the Secretariat do the Secretariat work, especially the Secretariat Ling Laiji, who was Chu Suiliang's best friend. He almost fainted after hearing the news.

This was like a thunderclap, and people were panicked from the court and the country.

Chu Suiliang was a minister who was entrusted with orphans, which was a big deal. The response caused by his demotion was much greater than that of Liu Shi and Pei Xingjian.

However, from the overall perspective, Li Zhi was actually very cautious. At least he did not directly abolish Wang Liwu, but instead took every step. Chu Suiliang was just the first step. The significance of this step was to test how Changsun Wuji's reaction was.

Of course, from Li Zhi's perspective, leaving Chu Suiliang is much more meaningful than abolishing Wang Liwu.

Han Yuan and Lai Ji rushed to the Taiwei Mansion, but the two of them did not give any advice this time, but only informed Changsun Wuji of the news, and then looked at Changsun Wuji.

It’s not that they don’t want to persuade Changsun Wuji to come forward to rescue Chu Suiliang, but they know that once Changsun Wuji comes forward, it’s going to fight to the death and have no way out. They are also very conflicted. On the one hand, they certainly don’t want such great turmoil in the Tang Dynasty, but they are old friends with Chu Suiliang for many years and are as close as brothers.

After hearing this, Changsun Wuji remained silent. After a long time, he slowly said, "I understand."

That's just one sentence.

After hearing this, Han Yuan, Lai Ji did not speak out again. He bowed and said goodbye.

After they left, Changsun Wuji immediately got up and went to the backyard. A burly man was already waiting there. Changsun Wuji said lightly: "I want to meet Han Yi. Remember, the city is no longer as good as before, so you must be careful."

"yes."

The man took the order and went out.

Although the situation in Chang'an City has changed slightly, Changsun Wuji has been operating here for decades, and it is very simple to see someone quietly.

That night, Han Yi and Ono secretly came to a bamboo forest in the northern suburbs. They saw a small house among the bamboo forest, with a faint candlelight shining inside.

Han Yi suddenly stopped and stared at the hut blankly. Everything was so familiar.

I remember that he was forced to leave Chang'an by Cui Jieren, but after he came here, his fate took a turn. However, today, his mood inside and outside the house has completely different, but one thing has not changed, that is, today is another turning point in fate for Han Yi, and he wants to start to reap his own benefits.

"Brother, what are you?"

When Ono saw Han Yi suddenly stopped, he said curiously.

Han Yi was stunned and shook his head and said, "It's nothing. Go over."

When the two of them arrived at the door, the same guard was guarding the door. When he saw Han Yi coming, he immediately said to the door: "Taiwei, the special envoy is here."

"Come in."

Changsun Wuji's voice came from inside the house.

Ono looked at Han Yi and said, "Brother, do you want me to stay here?"

Han Yi shook his head and said, "You go and have fun."

This is so dark and there is nothing to play with, but Ono is just a bitch, and he smiles and soon disappears over the bamboo forest.

Han Yi tidied up a little in front of the door before pushing open the door and walking in. He saw Changsun Wuji sitting on the couch, lying on the low table on the couch with a pot of hot tea, which was exactly the same as the scene that day.

"Han Yi has met the Grand Marshal."

Han Yi bowed her hand.

Changsun Wuji smiled and said, "You are here, sit down."

"Thank you."

Han Yi was about to step onto the couch when he suddenly found that the hem of the long gown was covered with mud, and subconsciously glanced at Changsun Wuji. But the two of them laughed at the same time, because the same situation happened when they met here for the first time.

"Sit! Sit!"

Changsun Wuji smiled and waved his hand.

Han Yi nodded awkwardly before sitting on it.

Changsun Wuji glanced at Han Yi meaningfully, but did not make a sound.

Han Yi immediately said: "Taiwei, please believe me. I have never done anything to sorry to Taiwei. On that day, I just used a little trick and tried the Grand Sikong."

"This man understands, how can you control Li Jie's thoughts?"

Changsun Wuji nodded and said, "But I still want to hear what you and Li Ji have talked about."

Han Yi first informed Changsun Wuji about how he saw Li Ji. As for his conversation with Li Ji, of course what he said was true, but he concealed some conversations about his own interests. In addition, he also informed Changsun Wuji about his desire to cooperate with Li Ji because this could not be concealed.

Changsun Wuji frowned and said, "In this way, the reason why Li Ji has been pretending to be sick before is mainly to test His Majesty's determination?"

Han Yi nodded and said, "Not bad! But things are probably not as simple as Taiwei thought."

Changsun Wuji said, "How do you say this?"

Han Yi said: "Your Majesty sent me to lobby Li Jiqian and told me that in fact, the Emperor Taizong had also entrusted His Majesty to Li Ji." Then he demoted Li Shimin to Li Ji out of Chang'an, and told Changsun Wuji that Li Zhi had summoned Li Ji back.

Changsun Wuji opened his eyes, and he didn't know about this, and said, "What you said is true?"

Han Yi nodded.

In fact, Changsun Wuji has always thought that Li Shimin demoted Li Ji from Chang'an before his death, mainly to protect him, help him eliminate a competitor, and allow him to assist Li Zhi in the successful ascendance of the throne. But now it seems that things are not that simple. Obviously, Li Shimin also buried a hidden thread in the matter of entrusting his orphans.

Changsun Wuji was stunned for a long time, and suddenly started to laugh, smiling, with tears in his eyes, and sighed upwards: "The late emperor is really wise!"

But he was very hurt in his heart. He and Li Shimin were truly a rare wise ruler and wise ministers throughout history. The biggest difference between them and other wise rulers and wise ministers is that they have friendship beyond politics. Who is Changsun Wuji? Can he not know Li Shimin's intention to arrange this?

Han Yi glanced at him and said, "Taiwei, can I say something more?"

Changsun Wuji said: "Say!"

No matter what it was, it was not as big a blow to him by this insider. Changsun Wuji was always loyal to Li Shimin throughout his life, but he realized today that the relationship between the monarch and the subject was always greater than everything.

Han Yi said: "I think the arrangement of Emperor Taizong is understandable, and it is not just what the Taiwei thought, it is precisely to protect the Taiwei."

Changsun Wuji said with a groaning brow: "How do you say this?"

Han Yi said: "I have inquired about this matter specifically. At that time, Your Majesty arranged for the Taiwei to take charge of the court and let Duke Lu take people to guard the capital. Under this arrangement, a hero like Li Ji who had a very shallow relationship with the Taiwei would not allow him to stay in the capital. He had to leave. In addition, I think there is also a temptation in this. If Li Ji refused to leave at that time, or had acted procrastinated, then I think Emperor Taizong would never let him go. I believe this is why after receiving the imperial edict, Li Ji did not even dare to return home, and hurriedly left Chang'an."

Speaking of this, he paused and said, "As for whether it is to guard against you, Taiwei, I think there must be this meaning in it. But I think this is the situation that Taizong Master wants to see the least. Taizong Master left Li Ji, mainly to remind Taixian not to cross that line. As far as I know, before my death, Empress Changsun had instructed Taizong Master not to give too much to the Changsun family, probably the meaning of the Taixian. However, Taizong Master relied on the Taixian and entrusted important tasks, which shows that Taizong Master's trust in Taixian has surpassed everything."

After hearing this, Changsun Wuji had no expression on his face.

Even Han Yi couldn't understand what he was thinking and said, "Of course, this is just my personal conjecture, just listen to the Taiwei."

Changsun Wuji just nodded and suddenly said, "What's the situation with Your Majesty now?" (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!