The experience of living in the cold palace.

Chapter 254 The Queen Mother’s Loyalty Test (Please subscribe)

Li Xuan frowned deeply when he heard Zhao Hao's words.

During this period of time, he hardly went out because he had learned a crucial step in creating his own martial arts.

Naturally, he didn't pay attention to Dongchang's affairs.

He didn't expect that Yang Guan would be so impatient to take action.

after all.

It has only been more than three months since Wei Jingzhong left.

Yang Guan couldn't wait to take over Dongchang, and he was a little impatient.

On second thought, though.

Yang Guan has promulgated many laws these days, as if he wants to clean up internal affairs and eliminate dissidents.

Taking control of the entire Dongchang in advance would indeed allow him to do a lot of dirty and dirty work.

'It seems that the situation in the court is more complicated than I imagined. If Yang Guan wants to completely control the court, he must take drastic measures to replace his own people. Dongchang is only the first one to be operated on, and there will definitely be more follow-up. There is a big move. Princess Hongying's previous prediction was right. This Yang Guan will be punished, narrow-minded, and nepotistic. He is not a suitable candidate for the emperor. Unexpectedly, less than half a year after taking the throne, there will be trouble! ’

Li Xuan had a clear mind and roughly guessed what Yang Guan was thinking.

at the moment.

Although Yang Guan succeeded to the throne as the prince and placed various princes who threatened him under house arrest, the court was not his only one.

The eunuch group promoted by Qingliu, Waiqi, and Wei Jingzhong always occupied important positions in the court.

Take the current chief minister of the cabinet as an example. He belongs to the Qingliu faction. On the surface, he obeys Yang Guan, but in fact, he represents the interests of the world's literati. He will directly remonstrate with Yang Guan and will not completely follow Yang Guan's will.

Naturally, Yang Guan couldn't wait to replace these people.

of course.

It is also difficult to replace these people. You must make some accusations against these people to make yourself justified!

These shameful things naturally need to be left to Dongchang to handle.

However, Shangguan Rou is not Yang Guan's confidant. If Yang Guan wants Dongchang to obey him completely, he must replace the leader of Dongchang.

"What crime did the emperor convict the governor of Shangguan Factory?" Li Xuan couldn't help but ask.

Although he didn't have much contact with Shangguan Rou, he was also taken care of by Shangguan Rou when he was suppressing bandits in Guangning Mansion.

If Shangguan Rou had not given him the identity of Dongchang, he would not have gained the respect of the Queen Mother.

Therefore, if he could help Shangguan Rou, Li Xuan would also be willing to help.

Zhao Hao said: "Corruption and bribery, a group of Jinyi guards found a large amount of money and jewelry of unknown origin at the house of the factory governor in Shangguan, with a total value of hundreds of thousands taels."

Li Xuan tightened his lips: "If it is just a crime of accepting bribes, the Shangguan Factory Superintendent should not be punished to death, so you don't have to worry too much."

In the current situation, at most Yang Guan found an excuse to replace Shangguan Rou.

He definitely wouldn't dare to actually kill Shangguan Rou.

If Yang Guan really had murderous intentions, then the crime convicted of Shangguan Rou would be treason.

Yang Guan did not kill Shangguan Rou, probably because Shangguan Rou was Wei Jingzhong's confidant.

If Wei Jingzhong comes back and sees Shangguan Rou being killed, he will inevitably have a conflict with Yang Guan.

Wei Jingzhong has been hailed as the best in the world since he defeated all the heroes before.

Even if Yang Guan is the emperor now, he will not dare to offend easily.

Zhang Dafu said: "We all know what the emperor's purpose is. Although the governor of Shangguan Factory will not be in danger, it is inevitable that the emperor will do something else to the governor of Shangguan Factory in order to frighten other people in Dongchang. "

Li Xuan raised his eyebrows slightly: "You mean, the emperor might abolish the martial arts of Shangguan factory governor?"

"We can't rule out this possibility. After all, many people in Dongchang are brought out by the Governor of Shangguan Factory, including me. If the Emperor wants to control Dongchang, he must first control the time bomb of Governor Shangguan. You Do you know, the person who arrested the Shangguan factory governor this time is a martial saint I have never seen before, I don’t know where the emperor found him." Zhao Hao said.

Li Xuan pondered for a moment, then said: "The world situation has changed now, and it is not surprising that some strange martial saints appear. This may also be the emperor's confidence to take action."

Zhao Hao said: "Right now, only the Queen Mother can restrain the Emperor's actions. Eunuch Li, you are the Queen Mother's confidant. I would like to advise the Queen Mother a few words and explain my interests to her. Don't let the Emperor really abolish the Governor of Shangguan Factory. Otherwise, There may be a riot in the East Factory, and things will be even more troublesome then."

Zhang Dafu said: "If the Shangguan Factory Supervisor is really deposed, it is estimated that many factory guards in the East Factory will leave."

"Perhaps this is what the emperor wants to see. If some old people in Dongchang don't stand down, how can he deploy his own people?" Li Xuan shook his head.

Paused.

He continued: "Well, you guys wait here while I go to Cining Palace to find out what the Queen Mother has to say."

at the moment.

Although the Queen Mother did not indirectly participate in the affairs of the court, she acted like listening to politics behind the curtain.

However, the Queen Mother must have known about Shangguan Rou's arrest.

Li Xuan also happened to go to find out what the Queen Mother's attitude was towards this.

Zhao Hao nodded and said: "Eunuch Li, I'm sorry to trouble you. I hope things won't have the worst outcome."

He was brought out by Shangguan Rou.

If Shangguan Rou was really abolished by the emperor, he would definitely not continue to stay in Dongchang.

Li Xuan didn't say much and asked Zhao Hao and Zhao Hao to wait in his yard.

then.

He left the courtyard directly and went straight to Cining Palace.

After a stick of incense.

Li Xuan then came to Cining Palace and walked into the main hall under the leadership of the young eunuch.

now.

Queen Mother Xia was sitting on her seat, holding a document and examining it, her eyebrows slightly frowned.

"I've met the Queen Mother." Li Xuan bowed.

Queen Mother Xia said: "Oh, Xiao Xuanzi, haven't you been consolidating your cultivation recently? Why are you free to come to Cining Palace today?"

Li Xuan said: "Back to the Queen Mother, I have heard some rumors recently, so I want to talk to the Queen Mother."

Naturally, he would not bring up Shangguan Rou's matter directly and foolishly, but was going to make subtle insinuations to see the Queen Mother's attitude.

"You said it." Queen Mother Xia nodded.

Li Xuan then said: "It's like this. I went to Dongchang recently and heard that the emperor was planning to change the Dongchang's blood. Many factory guards in Dongchang were panicked and had no intention of doing anything. I felt that this was not a good idea. The signal, so I came here to report it to the Queen Mother." The Queen Mother Xia's eyes flashed, and she looked at Li Xuan and said: "Xiao Xuanzi, do you think these senior leaders of Dongchang should be replaced? After all, Dongchang is directly taking orders from the emperor. A special organization, but at present, these senior officials of Dongchang, including Shangguan Rou, were all promoted by Wei Jingzhong, and they are not very loyal to the emperor."

"The Queen Mother Xia really knows about Shangguan Rou, and the arrest of Shangguan Rou is most likely the Queen Mother Xia's intention..." Li Xuan understood Queen Xia's words from the few words of the Queen Mother Xia. the meaning of.

Empress Dowager Xia and Yang Guan were both planning to take action on Dongchang first and replace the senior executives of Dongchang with their own people in preparation for taking control of the court.

Li Xuan thought for a while and said: "If the Queen Mother has a suitable candidate, there is nothing wrong with replacing the top management of the East Factory. However, the guards at the East Factory will inevitably have a stress reaction. Many people left Dongchang to find another way to make a living. After all, many people in Dongchang were promoted by Wei Jingzhong, including Shangguan Rou. If they were replaced, it might make people uneasy."

Queen Mother Xia nodded and said: "What you say makes sense. Therefore, these senior officials need to be screened and those who are reliable can be kept. If they are unreliable, it is okay to let them leave."

"I wonder how the Queen Mother will screen these senior officials in the East Factory?" Li Xuan couldn't help but ask.

Empress Dowager Xia said: "To tell you the truth, Shangguan Rou has committed corruption and bribery and has been arrested and imprisoned. After that, the emperor will arrange some things for high-level officials like the criminal officials of Dongchang to do it. If they do well, they will do it." Stay, and if they don’t do well, let them leave.”

Li Xuan's eyes flashed and he asked: "I wonder what the Queen Mother plans to do with Eunuch Shangguan?"

Queen Mother Xia asked, "How do you think we should handle it?"

Li Xuan said: "Killing is definitely not possible. This Shangguan Rou is Wei Jingzhong's confidant. If Wei Jingzhong comes back and sees Shangguan Rou being killed, he will definitely not let it go."

"Well, it's just a bribe, and the amount is not large. Naturally, he will not be sentenced to death. However, there is no way he can continue to hold the position of factory supervisor." Empress Dowager Xia expressed her intention, "Waiting to lock him up for a period of time, Your Majesty Completely take control of Dongchang, and then let him out. When the time comes, it will be up to you whether he will continue to stay in Dongchang and atone for his sins, or whether he will have other plans."

When Li Xuan heard this, he knew that the Queen Mother would not depose Shangguan Rou for the time being, and couldn't help but say:

"The Queen Mother is wise."

Empress Dowager Xia said: "Speaking of which, I said before that I would find an opportunity to promote you to the position of Dongchang Criminal Officer. Now, it is a good time. I have arranged something for you to do. If you can do it, I will write to the Emperor to promote you!"

"Please give me the Queen Mother's orders." Li Xuan bowed.

He is not very interested in the position of criminal officer.

However, since the Queen Mother took the initiative to bring it up, he naturally would not refuse.

With his current strength, he can solve even the Martial Saint.

I'm not worried that I won't be able to complete Queen Mother Xia's mission.

Empress Dowager Xia said: "Right now, the emperor wants to carry out land reform, re-measure the world's land, organize household registration, and register the population. However, Pei Yuanzhong, the Minister of Household Affairs, has been disobeying the government. I am very displeased. You can lead a team tonight. We went to search Pei Yuanzhong’s residence. The charge was that he abused his power and used his power for personal gain. Let him press his fingerprints to prevent other courtiers from getting caught."

Li Xuan frowned slightly when he heard what Empress Dowager Xia had arranged.

Is this a certificate of submission? !

Li Xuan understood in an instant how Empress Dowager Xia wanted to screen the top executives of Dongchang.

Those who are willing to cooperate with the emperor in doing these dirty work will stay.

If you don’t want to, just send him away!

Li Xuan bowed: "I obey the order, I will do it tonight."

"Well, here's the search warrant. Take it. There are many dead soldiers in Pei Yuanzhong's mansion. There may be some master-level warriors. You have to be careful."

Queen Mother Xia handed a piece of paper with a seal and the word "search" written on it to Li Xuan.

Li Xuan took it: "Please don't worry, my dear, the little one will do it properly."

"Well, I am waiting for your good news." Queen Mother Xia nodded.

Li Xuan didn't wait long, bowed and retreated.

He frowned slightly.

The Queen Mother and the Emperor of Xia are seeking death by carrying out land reform and census so soon.

You must know that the land in the country is in the hands of most of the wealthy families. Measuring the land will obviously infringe on their interests and may even trigger civil unrest.

Not to mention the population census, every family and sect has illegal households, such as unregistered slaves, dead soldiers, etc. The total number is probably tens of millions.

These aristocratic sects will definitely not allow these people to register.

If you want to reorganize your household registration, you are bound to encounter a lot of obstacles!

Land reform and household registration are not easy to accomplish and involve great risks.

'It seems that the Queen Mother Xia has also discovered that the fundamental reason for the increasing decline of Daqian is land annexation and uneven distribution of wealth. That's why she wants to carry out reforms. However, if she does not have the strength to implement such a policy, it will undoubtedly accelerate Daqian's death, alas, the Empress Dowager Xia also made a stupid move. ’

Li Xuan shook his head and didn't think more about it.

No matter what happened to Da Gan, it was none of his business.

At worst, Yang Guan will be forced to abdicate and someone else will be the emperor.

Both the princes and Princess Hongying are eyeing the throne.

Soon.

Li Xuan returned to the courtyard of Leng Gong.

Zhao Hao and Zhang Dafu came over quickly.

Zhao Hao couldn't help but said: "Eunuch Li, what did the Queen Mother say?"

Li Xuan said: "Don't worry, the Queen Mother has made it clear that just shutting down the Shangguan Factory Governor for a period of time will not abolish the Shangguan Factory Governor's martial arts. When the Dongchang becomes a little more stable, the Shangguan Factory Governor will be released."

Hearing this, Zhao Hao first breathed a sigh of relief, then frowned:

"It seems that the emperor is determined to take over the East Factory."

Li Xuan nodded: "Yes, the emperor needs Dongchang to help him with some shady work. He definitely needs reliable people. This is understandable."

Paused.

He continued: "Speaking of which, the Queen Mother also arranged things for me to do. I wonder if you are interested."

"What's the matter?" Zhao Hao and Zhang Dafu said in unison.

Li Xuan explained the matters arranged by the Queen Mother and her next plans.

After all, Zhang Dafu had been the general manager of the Cold Palace for many years, so he naturally understood the Queen Mother’s intention at once:

"This is to ask the top management of Dongchang to submit a certificate of surrender, and also to remove some powerful officials who do not obey orders."

Zhao Hao frowned:

"I heard that Pei Yuanzhong, the Vice Minister of Pei, has a bright mind. He has repeatedly written letters to reduce taxes in various places and work for the welfare of the people. He is a rare and good official. Will the house of such a person also be confiscated?"

When Li Xuan heard this, his expression froze:

"Really? I've never heard of this."

The Queen Mother must have known the details of Pei Yuanzhong, and she even ordered her to ransack his house.

Could this be a test of my loyalty? !

We can only resolutely implement the instructions from above regardless of the reasons or indiscriminateness.

Is he a qualified Dongchang factory guard? !

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