Chapter 538 Pro-government

In the second year of Yingshun, October 24th is approaching.

Chang'an, heavy snow.

Yang Xu led the horse into Chunming Gate and looked up. In front of him, wine flags were waving, orchids were dancing, and wealthy guests were singing. It was a lively scene.

After a turmoil, returning seems to be the Tianbao years.

He sat down in a wine shop and prepared to inquire about some news. Before the wine was served, his attention was attracted by the chattering in his ears.

It was about a man and a woman's affair, which was quite erotic. From time to time, the crowd would exclaim "No way?"

"You are at the age where you are like a wolf and a tiger, how can you endure it?"

"Didn't you say that the person is dead?"

"Fake your own death and escape, so that we can stay together and be with you every day."

"The rumors have always been about him and Third Sister Yang."

"You don't understand this, hee hee..."

A knowing smile appeared on Yang Xu's face. After listening for a while, he could already tell who the two people in question were.

The beautiful and graceful beauty in people's mouth must be referring to Yang Guifei. As for the young man whose name cannot be mentioned, but who holds great power, it is also ready to be revealed.

His eyes fell on the person who stirred up the topic and revealed the most inside information, and observed that the person's expression was somewhat sneaky.

Sure enough, the other party quickly changed the topic slightly.

"Everyone says that he has made great contributions, but how unbearable it must be for a man to covet his grandfather's woman."

"Beasts are not even..."

Yang Xu rolled his eyes and had a guess in his mind. When the man left, he didn't even bother to drink. He immediately followed him and saw that the man went to the next wine shop to discuss.

In fact, there is no need to deliberately spread rumors about romantic affairs. They have been spread for a long time and cannot be suppressed. But in order to prevent it from being forgotten, someone still needs to spread it. It is better to make a few comments and give some people a final conclusion.

If you ask who in Chang'an City can do this, the result is actually not difficult to guess.

After leaving a wine shop, the man walked towards the north of the city. Yang Xu quickly followed him, and after passing through a gate, he suddenly lost track of him.

He looked left and right and walked forward for a while. Suddenly a question sounded behind him.

"Brother, why are you following me?"

Yang Xu turned his head, a smile appeared on his face, and he bowed his hands and said: "I have no ill intentions, I just want to meet your master, and I will give you a generous gift."

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The carriage carried all kinds of treasures to Dou Wenyang's house. He counted them and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

As soon as Yang Xu came in, he expressed his position and said: "As the saint's closest brother, King Yong is naturally willing to offer treasures to the saint."

Dou Wenyang had a very high attitude and said: "The Tang Dynasty did not have the practice of letting kings leave the town. The saint originally wanted to recall King Yong and thought of the brotherhood, so he did not issue an edict. What is this? It is trust."

"The saint really trusts King Yong so much." Yang Xu was very understanding, "I would like to express my gratitude to King Yong for his grace."

Then, he changed the topic and asked in a questioning tone: "It is said that the kings did not leave the town, but King Yong went to Fan Yang. It seems that the saint also trusts King Yong very much?"

Dou Wenyang looked at Yang Xu condescendingly and asked, "What is King Yong's attitude?"

"King Yong worships the saint, but he has concerns about King Yong, worrying that he is not at peace with himself."

Dou Wenyang thought that it would be good if he could unite with King Yong to deal with Xue Bai. His attitude immediately improved a lot, and he did not hide it. He pointed out frankly that Xue Bai was too big to lose, and it was not easy to weaken him.

Yang Xu immediately expressed his stance on behalf of King Yong and was willing to contribute money and efforts to this matter.

Dou Wenyang was overjoyed, and after accepting Yang Xu's gift, he soon treated him as an honored guest.

After living in such harmony for two or three days, Yang Xu began to advise Dou Wenyang, mentioning the rumors in Chang'an City and pointing out that the saint should rely on the power of the Supreme Emperor to deal with Xue Bai.

Some time ago, Li Cong's proposal to let Zhang Bian and Chen Xilie become prime ministers had aroused Dou Wenyang's vigilance. He was still deeply afraid of Li Longji and remained silent after hearing this.

Yang Xu saw his hesitation and said: "Mr. Dou, you and I should think about the saint in the long run. To put it bluntly, how old is the Supreme Emperor, and how old is King Yong?"

Dou Wenyang was of a small family and did not want to let go of any power. But the reason is not difficult to understand. After what Yang Xu said, he also understood that if he did not unite with the saint's father and brother, it would be difficult to deal with Xue Bai, and with Xue Bai's

Due to their age, they will not be given a chance in the future.

Yang Xu continued to persuade: "There are rumors that King Yong has an affair with Concubine Yang, and the Supreme Emperor has been disgraced. He wants King Yong to die more than anyone else. When the time comes, Mr. Dou, you will be the number one contributor to saving the country."

This matter was spread by Dou Wenyang. He only thought about ruining Xue Bai's reputation. Only then did he realize that he could kill two birds with one stone.

He finally nodded in agreement.

Yang Xu also proposed that now that the New Year is approaching, he would like to pay tribute to the Supreme Emperor on behalf of King Yong as a filial piety.

Everyone has reached this point. Next, they have to work together to deal with Xue Bai, and Dou Wenyang is not easy to refuse.

After all, although he had received a generous gift, King Yong's contribution to Zuo Zangku had not yet arrived.

As for Li Cong, he doesn't have much say in this matter.

Li Longji had lived in the palace for a long time, and occasionally saw one or two foreign ministers. He was very happy and gave Yang Xu, a little-known official, a glass of wine. During the dinner, he also proposed to move to Xingqing Palace.

His father had a wish, and if Li Cong refused to agree, it would be unfilial. But he was extremely unwilling, so he simply closed his eyes and refused to answer, and Dou Wenyang refused for him.

"Xingqing Palace was much damaged due to the war and is not suitable for the Supreme Emperor to live in. It is better for the Supreme Emperor to live in Taiji Palace."

Being able to stop the Emperor's wish undoubtedly gave Dou Wenyang a lot of power.

Gao Lishi couldn't see his arrogance and scolded him instead: "Since the rebels have not invaded Chang'an, how can the Xingqing Palace be ruined? If the Supreme Emperor is willing to live there, how can you have a slave to boss around?!"

Dou Wenyang's expression changed. He was lectured by Gao Lishi over and over again. He had already made up his mind to demote Gao Lishi and release him before assassinating him.

He also had a straight face and said: "The high man has lived in the palace for a long time and does not know what is going on outside the palace. Since the rebellion of An Lushan, the people have been in dire straits. How can the imperial court have the money to repair Xingqing Palace."

This is to ridicule Li Longji for being fatuous, condoning the rebellion, and blocking his words.

But on the other hand, he also exposed Li Cong's current plight of lack of money, and he would have to compromise sooner or later.

It was decided that on October 28, before the New Year's Day, Li Cong issued an order to worship Chen Xilie as prime minister.

This matter was influenced by Li Longji, and Zhongshu Menxiasheng did not object. The Tang Dynasty has always had a system of group prime ministers, but Yan Zhenqing has always been an independent prime minister since he became prime minister. Previously, he needed to coordinate money and food due to wars, but now he objects to others becoming prime ministers.

It doesn't make sense.

During the war, after Chen Xilie was captured by Xue Bai, he did several things for Xue Bai, which can be considered meritorious.

Using him as a prime minister is a more acceptable result for the Yongwang line than using others.

As for Zhang Bian, since he had become a monk, he finally missed the opportunity to become prime minister again. This was also the result of the trade-off between all parties.

October passed quickly, and Ying Shun's second year ended abruptly.

In just ten months, Li Cong put down the rebellion in Hebei, captured and killed the Khitan Khan, and gradually gained some power in the governance of the court. He seemed to have the appearance of a wise king who would rebuild the Tang Dynasty.

He felt that the two years of Ying Shun's second year were a transitional two years. Xue Bai exerted too much influence on him. Behind every achievement he had was the shadow of Xue Bai, which made him very uncomfortable.

The next step will be for him to dominate the world and show off his power.

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The first day of the first lunar month of the Yuan Dynasty, the first day of the lunar month.

Today is Xiu Mu, Yan Zhenqing did not go to the Yamen, and stayed alone in his deserted home.

It is said to be deserted because Wei Yun also went to Yangzhou and has not been brought back yet, so the family has a small population. But in fact, many officials came to visit the prime minister, and the gate was actually bustling with people.

Yan Zhenqing saw no one else. Only one person came to see him, and that was Du Youlin.

"Is Mr. Yan worried about the situation in the DPRK?" Du Youlin asked.

"Why are you worried?" Yan Zhenqing asked.

Du Youlin said: "Chen Xilie is weak and incompetent, swaying from side to side. The saint made him the prime minister just to make him obey the saint's decree. But is what Chen Xilie is really carrying out the saint's intention? I'm afraid it's Dou Wenyang's."

Yan Zhenqing did not answer, knowing that Yidu's idea of ​​having neighbors would only end up swaying Lord Xue Baiqing, and then the war that had finally been calmed down would start again.

Du Youlin continued: "If Chen Xilie is not worthy of attention, I think it will not be long before he will have to introduce Wei Jiansu as prime minister again, but this person should not be underestimated. If so, Mr. Yan will not be far away from being dismissed as prime minister.

"

Yan Zhenqing was not someone who was obsessed with power. He smiled wryly and waved his hands, saying, "If Wei Jiansu really wants to pay homage to the prime minister, it would be okay for me to resign."

Seeing him like this, Du Youlin no longer forced himself. Instead, he asked his own questions.

"King Yong wanted to transfer his brother Yan Gaoqing to stay with Yuan Luqian and others in Fanyang to take charge of military affairs. My brother had served as a camp judge in Hebei, so he is the most suitable candidate."

"Yes." Yan Zhenqing said: "It is more suitable for my brother to go to Fanyang than to stay in Hebei."

Du Youlin said: "In this way, the candidates left in Dongdu will be vacant. This position should be recommended by King Yong. In terms of qualifications, although I am not talented, I am still suitable. However, if I go to Luoyang again

, Duke Yan is in the court, I’m afraid he will have no one to support him.”

Yan Zhenqing said: "The Hebei military camp is a major event. You have served as a transfer envoy and are familiar with the situation in Luoyang. This arrangement is very appropriate. There is no need to delay the official business due to worries about party disputes in the court."

"Then, I'll take office right after the new year starts?"

Du Youlin had actually anticipated the saint's determination to depose Yan Zhenqing, which was why he paid today's visit.

After a somewhat deserted Shangyuan Festival, Du Youlin went to Luoyang to take up his post in the first month of the year.
To be continued...