Li Si said dejectedly: "Compared to the above, the army is Lu Buwei's weakest link. At least in Xianyang City, our strength is superior to his."

Xiang Shaolong frowned and said, "I'm very confused about the mechanism of the imperial court. Brother Li, can you explain a little bit."

Li Si looked at him in astonishment for a while, then nodded and said: "If you really want to explain it in detail, I'm afraid Mr. Xiang won't have to go home tonight, but in simple terms, there are three main levels. Of course, the highest level is

The political prince, plus minor auxiliary ministers like me, have become the inner court, but this inner court is already very complicated."

Xiang Shaolong said: "I know the inner court's opposition best. Brother Li, there is no need to explain. Below the crown prince, there are the right prime minister and the left prime minister. What is the difference in their powers?"

Li Si patiently explained: "This started with Shang Yang's reform during the reign of Duke Xiao. When the king established the concubine chief and Daliang Zao, to King Huiwen, at that time, Shang Yang's Daliang Zao and concubine chief combined military and political affairs, and his achievements shocked the king.

King Huiwen was afraid of it, so he split Shang Yang's chariot in the city. From then on, he concentrated power on the king, and then appointed the prime minister to replace the chief minister, and the general to replace Daliang. The government and the army were separated. The prime minister was the leader of all officials.

Later, because the prime minister's duties were too heavy, he was divided into the right prime minister and the left prime minister. Generally speaking, the right prime minister was in charge of government and the left prime minister was in charge of the army. Therefore, the former was like the former chief of the common people, while the latter was created by Daliang."

Xiang Shaolong felt his head grow bigger when he heard this, and asked: "Then why does Lu Buwei always have to take care of the army's affairs?"

Li Si smiled bitterly and said: "It is difficult to separate military and political affairs. Since the left and right prime ministers directly assist the monarch, they naturally have to consult their opinions on anything decided by the monarch. Now that the political prince is still young, and the queen mother is personally in charge of the court,

The situation is naturally more complicated."

Xiang Shaolong felt even more headache and frowned: "Then how do these two prime ministers operate?"

Li Si calmly replied: "The left and right prime ministers govern the country through the four houses. The four houses are military affairs, justice, taxation and public affairs. They are controlled by four ministers: Sima, Sikou, Situ and Sikong. Currently, the left prime minister is in charge of military affairs.

and public affairs, and the right prime minister is in charge of justice and taxation. Mr. Lu was originally Sima, but now this position has been vacated."

When Xiang Shaolong was about to ask again, a chamberlain came to the outside of the pavilion and saluted: "The Queen Mother has invited Mr. Xiang."

Xiang Shaolong and Li Si looked at each other and felt bad.

The heavy snow started to fall now.

In the Queen Mother's Palace, Princess Zhu sits high on the platform, four maids and four chambermaids stand on the left and right sides, while the imperial guards line up at the palace gate.

Xiang Shaolong knew something was wrong when he saw this kind of battle. On the one hand, Zhu Ji made it clear that she did not want to talk to him privately, but on the other hand, she showed that she was evil-minded, so she did not want to meet Xiang Shaolong alone.

Dragon, avoid causing Miao Du's displeasure.

Sure enough, after Xiang Shaolong Shi Liping died, Zhu Jifeng's eyes were cold and she shouted coldly: "Master Xiang, don't you take it seriously that I, the Queen Mother, have been gone for more than half a year and haven't come back to ask for greetings from the Ai family.

"

Xiang Shaolong knew that the only way to overcome strength with softness was to use softness to control strength. He sighed and said, "The Queen Mother calms down. Just because..."

Zhu Ji interrupted him and said: "No matter how you explain it, it will not calm the anger of the Ai family. Xiang Shaolong, tell the Ai family what the hell you and the Crown Prince are causing. You are so secretive about everything and keep the Ai family in the dark."

.That day, Lord Tianlie Gaoling rebelled. You obviously got the news in advance, why didn’t you let the Ai family know?"

Only then did Xiang Shaolong realize that she wanted to settle old scores, and said with a wry smile: "Even if I have thousands of words to say, with so many eyes and ears, it would be difficult for me to tell the Queen Mother one by one. How can I tell the Queen Mother directly?

How is the Crown Prince, how is Prime Minister Lu, and how is Prime Minister Xu?"

After Zhu Ji looked at him intently for a while, she softened and sighed: "Everyone, please get out of here. Anyone who dares to eavesdrop will be killed without mercy."

In the blink of an eye, all the attendants and guards left, and all the side doors of the palace were closed.

Zhu Ji, who was sitting in the Luan seat, sighed again, and her voice changed to Judo: "I knew I wouldn't be able to do anything to you, so tell me"

Xiang Shaolong took two steps forward, calmed down, and simply sat down on the edge of the steps, saying calmly: "Lu Buwei killed Xiang Xu and harmed Mr. Lu. If he can kill me again, it will be his turn next."

It’s Master Miao.”

Zhu Ji saw that he was so rude that he was sitting on the steps with his back to her. She was about to scold him, but she didn't know that Xiang Shaolong's words were shocking and she said in shock: "What did you say?"

Xiang Shaolong buried his face in his hands and said in a deep voice: "Any obstacle that blocks Lu Buwei's path to power will be kicked away by him sooner or later. Except for himself, everyone can be sacrificed. The Queen Mother should be better than me."

I know this better."

Zhu Ji's breathing became heavy, and after a while she said: "The Chu people sent Chun Shenjun's superiors to plead guilty for Xu Xian's death. What does this matter have to do with Lu Buwei? If you don't make it clear, the Ai family will not forgive you.

you."

Xiang Shaolong got up in anger, turned around fiercely, glared at Zhu Ji and said: "Killing Xu Xian is of no use to Lord Chun Shen. If it weren't for Tian Dan's instigation and Lu Buwei's support behind him, promising all kinds of benefits, Chu people would

How dare you act so boldly? Why don't you let me go? Find someone to kill me and see if I, Xiang Shaolong, even frown."

Zhu Ji's eyes were full of murderous intent, but after meeting his eyes for less than a moment, she was immediately defeated, lowered her gaze, and said softly: "I'm talking too harshly, but I have such a big temper."

Xiang Shaolong stopped immediately when he saw that he was good, but he started talking and said decisively: "Now that we have Prime Minister Zuo, everyone is jealous. If we fall into Lu Buwei's hands again, not only will I, Xiang Shaolong, die without a burial place, but also the Queen Mother's side."

Not many people in the world can live a long life."

Zhu Ji said softly: "If Shaolong is willing to be the Prime Minister of Zuo, I will definitely support him strongly."

Xiang Shaolong responded calmly, smiled and shook his head: "It's not me, it's Lord Changping."

Zhu Ji said in astonishment: "How can Lord Changping convince the public? Why don't you consider the royal tomb?"

Xiang Shaolong said: "Because we need Wang Ling to take charge of the Military and Political Council instead of Lu Gong so that he can control Wang Chi, Meng Ao, Du Bi and others. Although Lord Changping is a little short of age, he is a member of the royal family, so let him

Being the prime minister is actually the best way to stabilize the minds of the Qin army. Don't forget, Queen Mother, that two of the three tiger generals of the Western Qin Dynasty have been eliminated. Not only did Wang Chi turn to Lu Buwei, but his current momentum is not as good as Meng Ao. Every time there are people who follow the trend of the Yan Dynasty in this world, people will

When everyone leans towards Lu Buwei, will the Queen Mother and the Crown Prince still have a foothold?"

After Zhu Ji stared at him for a while, she said dejectedly: "Why can't I always convince you? But this matter is not trivial. I have to think about it. Please step back."
Chapter completed!