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Chapter 1046 Counterattack (Part )

In this relaxed environment, the empress dowager could not only interfere in politics, but also legally depose and enthrone the emperor. She could control everything, and there was no such thing as insufficient authority. From a certain perspective, Zhangsun Wugou's authority was greater than that of Emperor Li Yan.

After a scolding, it was implied that he would strip Changsun Wuji of his position as Prime Minister. Changsun Wuji didn't dare to say a word and could only kowtow and apologize!

Li Yan knew that Changsun Wugou was not just talking.

Even as the Queen Mother, she was still alert. Zhangsun Wuji was in power, and the power given to him by the Emperor was far beyond what Li Shimin had expected when he entrusted him with his son. In addition, the heated discussions in the court and Fang Xuanling's retirement made Zhangsun Wuji feel uneasy.

Yesterday afternoon, after knowing the situation in the court, Fang Xuanling resigned again and left the court. She called Zhangsun Wuji over, criticized him severely, and asked him to at least resign from the position of Pushe, and never dominate the Shangshu Province alone.

The fate of the Lu family after they seized power always served as a warning to her.

If you drain the pond to fish out, it does not mean that there will be no fish, but that there will be no fish in the future; if you monopolize power, it does not mean that you have no power, but that your clan will be exterminated in the future; the lessons of the past are clear in our minds, so how can Changsun Wugou feel at ease?
Now, Gao Yang, a person who was not in the power field, was dragged into it and became the first victim, dying so easily.

It made her spine chill and her hair stand on end.

Only three days after his son ascended the throne, a princess died. It can be seen that the danger involved is not something that ordinary people can get involved in.

But what Changsun Wuji told her also made sense. The current situation was like rowing against the current, if you didn't move forward you would fall behind.

Unless the throne is given up, there is no way to retreat. Instead of shrinking back, it is better to fight with all your strength. With the Changsun family, the old generals of the Qin Palace, the old ministers of the Zhenguan period, the generals of the royal family, and the children of the royal family, you can still fight against the aristocratic families.

If he retreated, at best the throne would be lost, and at worst the emperor's lineage would all die a horrible death, just like Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, whose entire family was wiped out.

If he was in power, he could take care of his nephew to some extent. If the nobles took any action that conflicted with the imperial power, he could deal with it in advance. If it were someone else, it would be difficult for him to get along with his nephew, the emperor.

Although Zhangsun Wugou was wise, he could not get involved in the core power struggle in the court and could only support his son behind the scenes.

But today, Princess Gaoyang died, and she had to ask. Whether it was to show her strength or to give an explanation to the royal family members, she had to come to Taiji Palace to ask for accountability as the Empress Dowager.

After scolding Changsun Wuji, he turned to Xiao Yu, Cen Wenben, Ma Zhou, and Liu Bo. Changsun Wugui felt a little embarrassed. The emperor was his son, and the prime minister was his brother. They were all his own people, so he had to scold them.

But Xiao Yu was already a seventy-year-old minister, still an upright official, one or two generations older than himself. Cen Wenben also had white hair and beard, and if he scolded him mercilessly, he would not be able to bear it.

It won’t sound good if it gets out!
At this difficult time, Cen Wenben kowtowed and confessed his guilt: "I am guilty, please punish me, Queen Mother!"

After these words were spoken, Ma Zhou and Liu Bo also apologized, Xiao Yu followed suit, and Changsun Wugou also breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Yan took advantage of the time when Changsun Wugou was catching his breath and quickly stood up. With a look of sadness and anger on his face, he took out the letter from his arms and handed it to her: "Mother, please take a look. This is the suicide note of sister Gao Yang that was found in the Imperial Ancestral Temple by an official from the Secretariat."

"Sister Gao Yang, she died unjustly."

Changsun Wugou looked cold and glared at Li Yan fiercely. In fact, she also had some doubts whether Gao Yang's death was related to her son. Empress Changsun, who wrote the female rules herself, did not like Gao Yang, a willful princess.

I can even say that I hate it from the bottom of my heart.

Her original intention in compiling the Rules for Women was to restrain those royal families like Gao Yang who were dependent on the imperial power and arrogant.

Just because of Li Shimin's favor, she, the queen, had no face at all in front of Gao Yang.

On the contrary, because of the reason she wrote the Rules for Women, she was secretly hated by these lawless princes and princesses.

Zhangsun Wugou was familiar with history books, and she knew that unrestrained power would eventually backfire. This was exactly what happened to Gao Yang, who was too high-profile and was used as a pawn by others, and died in the power struggle.

Changsun Wugou knows her son's abilities and is definitely not as weak as he appears.

He had been wandering outside for more than ten years, so he didn't have much affection for his brothers and sisters. Wang De told her that Gao Yang had come forward to plead for the evil monk yesterday but failed, and had even argued with the emperor in the imperial study.

That is why when Wang De conveyed the imperial edict to the Daming Palace, she strictly demanded Gao Yang to follow the emperor's orders.

He even sent his personal female official, along with other people, to escort Gao Yang into the Taimiao.

On the surface, she was defending her son, but in reality, she was protecting Gao Yang. She knew that in the eyes of an emperor, there was only power, no family affection. Gao Yang's troubles had already made the emperor lose face.

He also relied on his temper to contradict the emperor in Chengqing Hall and openly disrespected the emperor.

She also said that if it was the third brother, the fourth brother, or even the ninth brother, they would not treat her like this. This is simply a way to seek death!
Zhangsun Wugou was very troubled and was planning to wait for two days until his son's anger subsided, and then come forward to persuade Gao Yang to apologize to his son. Unexpectedly, the news of Gao Yang's suicide came so soon.

The first moment she heard the news, Changsun Wugou felt it was impossible. Based on her understanding of Gao Yang, she would never admit her mistake, let alone commit suicide.

Zhizi Moruomu!
Changsun Wugou subconsciously guessed that it was his son who took action.

It must be said that Li Yan solved the problem once and for all in a straightforward manner. The reason why she rushed over in a rage was not so much because she was blaming him, but because she was afraid that her son would not handle the matter well and would be caught by others, so she came to clean up Li Yan's mess.

Changsun Wugou didn't care whether Gao Yang lived or died.

But she was afraid of making a big deal out of it. Li Yan was so cruel and ungrateful to his brothers and sisters that he would be ostracized by everyone.

After all, Li Yan now has far less prestige and strength than Li Shimin, and he still needs the support of the royal family to sit firmly on the throne.

After glaring at Li Yan fiercely, Changsun Wugou took the letter and burst into tears before she finished reading it, "My poor Gao Yang, you are only sixteen years old and have just grown up, and you have suffered such misfortune. You have suffered so much bullying, why didn't you tell your mother!"

"If your father knew, he would definitely skin that evil villain alive and avenge you!"

At this point, Changsun Wugou seemed unable to bear the shock. In great sorrow, his body swayed and he was about to fall down.

Li Yan hurriedly supported Ankang and helped Changsun Wugou sit down on the chair.

Princess Jinyang quickly poured a cup of tea. With Li Yan's help, Zhangsun Wugou drank the water and relaxed.

Then he opened his eyes and angrily shouted at the ministers who were kneeling on the ground: "Look at me, all of you. Look carefully. What kind of person is my Gao Yang? Is he as despicable as the rumors say?"

"The princess of the royal family, the jewel in the crown of the emperor, was bullied like this. My daughter of the Li family was humiliated like this, and she will be cursed even after her death. What are you, the loyal ministers and filial sons of the Tang Dynasty, doing?"

Zhang Sun Wuji was the first to receive the "suicide note" and read it quickly.

After reading it, Changsun Wuji lowered his head and curled his lips slightly. It was unclear whether he was sneering at the death of Princess Gaoyang, a chaste and heroic woman, or was secretly despising the emperor for confusing right and wrong. It was really absurd.

However, Changsun Wuji did not say anything. He handed the suicide note to Cen Wenben beside him, and then passed it to Xiao Yu, Ma Zhou, and Liu Bo in turn.

After everyone had finished watching, Xiao Yu was the oldest and also had a hot temper. When Li Shimin was in power, he often contradicted Li Shimin and was thrown out of the court by Li Shimin. Later, he returned to the court, but this repeated behavior did not change Xiao Yu's stubborn character.

Xiao Yu stood up in a flash, his hair standing on end, and he started to curse loudly: "What a Huichang Temple, what a wicked monk. I have long said that these temples are places where filth and corruption are hidden, and these monks are all kind-hearted people."

"To bully my Tang princess like this is simply too much. This is a princess. If it were an ordinary woman, wouldn't it be even more inhumane and unbearable?"

After saying that, Xiao Yu turned to Li Yan and said angrily: "Your Majesty, I request that you send troops to surround Huichang Temple and conduct a search to see how many shameful things are hidden in this temple."

"Don't worry, Xiao Qing."

Li Yan said immediately: "As soon as I saw this suicide note, I sent out the Jinyiwei to surround Huichang Temple and make sure not a single evil spirit escapes."

Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction.
At this time, Zhangsun Wugou said angrily: "The evil monk who harmed Gao Yang dared to defile the princess and blasphemed the majesty of the royal family. He must not be let off easily. And the Jingzhao Yin Chu Heng who made this matter so popular."

"It is really despicable that you slandered the royal princess in the court before you have figured out the cause of the incident."

"Changsun Wuji!"

Changsun Wuji was so excited that he quickly responded, "I am here."

"You are the Zuo Pushe, I will leave this matter to you. If you cannot give me an explanation, and give an explanation to my daughter Gao Yang whose body is still warm, my entire Li royal family will not let this go!"

This sentence was said with such decisiveness and force that no one had any doubt about Changsun Wugou's determination at the moment.

I saw that Changsun Wuji had a mess on his head and looked very nervous.

Li Yan was watching from the side and felt extremely happy. You, an old fellow, pushed Fang Xuanling down so quickly. If you take someone else's position, you must naturally take on their responsibilities. Go and compete with the nobles under the pressure of the Empress Dowager and the Li royal family!

(End of this chapter)