Li Zhi, don't be a coward

Chapter 1235
When everyone was eating soup in harmony, Pei Yan suddenly jumped out and threw a lump of cake into the soup pot.

Not only Li Zhi, but also the courtiers were disgusted.

You didn’t object when Yang Hongwu and a dozen other people first initiated the joint shuffle. Later, when public opinion expanded, you didn’t say anything when [-] or [-] courtiers joined the shuffle. Now hundreds of people have chosen to agree and join the shuffle together. You just jumped out at this time to object.

Didn't you get beaten by your own father when you were young? Why is this person so rebellious?

Li Qinzai was also standing on the golden hall, looking at Pei Yan's expressionless face, his eyes were also full of respect.

I can't accept it, I haven't seen such a heartless person in many years, look at him more, and look at him less.

Li Zhi sat on the golden hall, his face turned green with anger.

You are the ones who want me to draft, and you are the ones who oppose my draft, you are the good guys and the bad guys, what is I?
His gloomy gaze swept across Pei Yan's damn face, Li Zhi held back his anger, and then turned his gaze to Li Qinzai.

Li Qinzai replied with an innocent look, it has nothing to do with me, I also went to Shangshu, and I said what should be said, who knew that such a heartless person would appear halfway.

There was silence in the golden hall, and everyone looked at Pei Yan with respect.

Pei Yan raised his head proudly, not caring about the eyes of others.

He is a bachelor of Hongwenguan and also a supervisory censor. As for why he suddenly appeared against the draft, there is only one reason, he is still a member of the Pei clan of Hedong.

The Pei family and Li Qinzai formed a big feud, because Li Qinzai was in favor of the draft, so Pei Yan had to oppose it.

This is the imprint of the family on the individual. Pei Yan and Li Qinzai have no personal grievances, but since Li Qinzai is the family's enemy, he cannot stay out of it.

Therefore, whatever Li Qinzai agreed with, Pei Yan would oppose.

As for whether he offended the emperor, Pei Yan didn't care.

This is an era when the emperor and the aristocratic families rule the world together. Pei Yan has the support of the Hedong Pei family behind him, and he also has sufficient confidence.

He is not only a member of the Pei clan, but also does not rely on the influence of the family. In fact, he is a Jinshi who has participated in the imperial examination and has passed the imperial examination. He is talented and powerful, and he is not afraid of offending the emperor at all.

The originally peaceful court was very disappointed by Pei Yan, Li Zhi's face was ugly, and the faces of the courtiers were not much better.

However, Li Zhi couldn't say much about the draft. Once he opened his mouth, he would inevitably be criticized by others for being obsessed with beauty and not interested in government affairs.

The golden hall was silent for a long time, Li Zhi stood up suddenly, and shook his sleeves violently.

"Retreat!"

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The officials dispersed, but Li Qinzai remained in Tai Chi Palace half an hour later.

It is still the Foguang Temple where I met Empress Wu. Empress Wu is still kneeling in front of the golden statue of Buddha, worshiping her own desires.

Li Qinzai stood behind Empress Wu, watching her quietly.

After Empress Wu finished all the salutes, she turned around and glanced at Li Qinzai lightly.

"Jing Chu was very helpful. I asked you to boost the prestige of the queen. You are good. You can go directly to the draft to apply for the draft. Don't you know your own weight? It's all right now, you took the lead and agreed to the draft in a blink of an eye. There are hundreds of courtiers, are you satisfied?"

Li Qinzai said with a wry smile: "Queen, you listen to my minister's sophistry..."

"I really can't blame the minister for this matter, it's really... His Majesty went to the minister's house in a smug service two days ago, does the empress know about this?"

Empress Wu narrowed her eyes, as if realizing something: "You mean, it was His Majesty's order that you agree to the draft?"

Li Qinzai blinked innocently: "I didn't say anything."

Empress Wu said coldly: "You didn't help my palace at all, but added countless enemies to this palace. Those women who were selected into the palace couldn't do anything in order to compete for favor?"

Li Qinzai said carefully: "Didn't the queen say that she doesn't care about those women who are selected into the palace? A hundred of them can't beat you..."

Empress Wu sneered: "Of course I don't care, but I don't have to make trouble for myself. If you don't go to the memorial, maybe the matter of the draft will be nothing. Now that you are in the memorial, hundreds of courtiers agree, just in time. If His Majesty wishes, I have no reason to object."

Li Qinzai showed an innocent expression again.

Empress Wu sighed, and said: "Forget it, I'm not unreasonable. If there are more girls in the harem, I won't be out of control."

"Let's get down to business. How can I boost my prestige? Do you have a solution?"

Li Qinzai pondered for a long while, then slowly said: "I do have a solution, but I have to work hard for the queen..."

Empress Wu's eyes lit up: "You said, as long as you can achieve your goal, it doesn't matter if you work hard."

"Queen, spring is about to begin. Spring is not only the time for spring sowing, but also the time for picking mulberry and silkworms. I heard that every spring, the emperor will not only sacrifice to the Taimiao with his ministers, but the queen will also sacrifice to the farmers with the court women. Pray for good weather..."

Empress Wu nodded: "Yes, there is indeed such a rule."

"In the past, the empress and wives sacrificed to the agricultural altar in the palace, but this spring, why didn't the empress consider taking the wives from Chang'an to Luoyang to complete the sacrifice in the Luoyang palace?"

Empress Wu frowned: "What's the meaning of going to the Luoyang palace to sacrifice? It's just a sacrifice to farmers, why do you have to run so far?"

Li Qinzai said with a smile: "The important thing is not the result, but the process. The queen drove in a light car, and set off with her wives in a mighty way. How many subjects watched this way? The devout appearance of the queen praying for the farmers in the world must also be deeply felt. People's hearts?"

After all, Empress Wu was extremely intelligent, and immediately understood the deep meaning, her phoenix eyes flashed with joy.

"So, what you mean is that Ben Gong led the wives from Chang'an all the way to Luoyang in a big way, to show the prestige of the Tian family and make people feel awe of me, the empress?"

Li Qinzai sighed: "If it's so easy to boost the empress's prestige, the empress probably doesn't need the help of her ministers... The ceremonial trip is just an appearance, and the empress still has a lot to do."

"The empress needs to visit more poor villages along the way. You should dress more plainly and see those poor people more. It is best to shed a few tears of sympathy..."

"When we arrived in Luoyang, after offering sacrifices to the farm altar, the most important thing came..."

"The Empress saw so many poor families along the way, and saw them struggling for food and clothing. How could I feel sorry for them? Therefore, Empress, you immediately decided to set up a charity hall and use your personal money to fill the charity hall. The purpose is to help those poor people. People."

"This charity hall will be opened year after year, and it will not be limited to Guanzhong. It will gradually expand in the future, and more and more will be opened. Empress, think about it. If this is really done, your prestige among the government and the opposition will be great. Isn't it getting bigger and bigger?"

(End of this chapter)