After resigning from the court, Wu Zetian summoned Zhang Lin Ye Yu Di Guangyuan and others to the imperial study of Shangyang Palace and informed him of the news that Li Zhaode had killed his general and was defeated by our army.

"What? They actually used fake tiger talismans to transfer the troops and horses in the inner road?"

Zhang Lin and Ye Yu were both very surprised.

According to Zhang Lin's previous plan, the three generals and their followers used substitutes to obtain the ironclad evidence of Li Zhaode's killing of the general, the three generals showed their true identities and brought Li Zhaode and Cao Ren's army into the capital. Unexpectedly, the rebels who broke out of the inner road halfway, disrupting his perfect plan.

According to the laws and regulations of the Great Zhou Dynasty, the soldiers of the government cannot easily leave the country. They need the tiger talisman from one road to another. It seems that the plum blossom needle assassin who entered the palace to steal the tiger talisman, then went to the inner road of the Guannei, and held the false tiger talisman to transfer the soldiers of the Guannei to support Li Zhaode.

Using the fake tiger talisman to tune the real soldiers was completely beyond Zhang Lin's expectations. He could only admire the person who stole the tiger talisman for being too powerful!

Zhang Lin had previously suspected that the Plum Blossom Assassin was Li Zhaode's accomplice, and now the suspicion is even stronger. Although there is no definite evidence, it is certain that they are fellow travelers with the same anti-martial aspirations.

When Di Guangyuan's face changed completely when he heard that Li Zhaode was really killing the general, he felt a little cold sweat appeared on his forehead, as if it was not Li Zhaode who committed the crime of betraying the emperor, but him.

"Junbao, what are your good ideas for this?"

Wu Zetian asked with a smile, asking Zhang Lin for everything indecisive. This is her current habitual style. Although the unexpected incident of Guo Geng impeachment of Zhang Lin during the morning court, which made her have a big question about Zhang Lin's purity and loyalty, this did not change her view of Zhang Lin's ability. Ability and morality are completely different angles, and sometimes they are even in two opposite directions.

As an emperor who wants to do something, she values ​​human abilities more, especially in chaos. Now is in chaos.

For Zhang Lin, who was determined to make achievements through war, Li Zhaode's killing of generals was not a big deal. He had a crossbow and could easily quell the rebellion. His biggest idea was to start an overwhelming war with the Turkic army.

He thought for a moment, then formed a general strategy to combat rebellion in his mind, and then he said calmly:

"Your Majesty, our army's great defeat was not due to the strength of Li Zhaode, but because the rebels from the inner road suddenly arrived, which was beyond our expectations and was beaten under the attack of the three sides of the enemy.

"According to the Tang newspaper, there were 40,000 people from the left and right Yingyang Guards, and 30,000 rebels from the inner road, nearly 70,000. In addition to the casualties, there are estimated to be more than 60,000. In addition to the casualties and injuries, there are still 70,000 people. Our army confronted them outside the city, except for the casualties and injuries. We have a strategic advantage, and with the reinforcements sent by the emperor, there are more chances of victory. However, it is estimated that it is not easy to suppress the rebellion immediately.

"I believe that next, there will be a stalemate between the two sides. If no special situation occurs, it will usually take ten days and months to see the outcome.

"In view of the current situation, my suggestion is, first, transfer several ministers and generals who are prostitutes from Li Zhaode from their original positions, and they can no longer be allowed to participate in important rituals. If they act rashly and immediately arrest them, they must not be lenient. Otherwise, they will inevitably form a situation of internal and external cooperation. That will be quite passive for us. Second, immediately search the mansions of Li Zhaode, Cheng Wuyang and Cao Renshi, and throw their families into the prison to disrupt their mood and dampen their will. Third, there will be a heavy reward. No matter who can hold or kill Ni Kui, Li Zhaode, Cheng Wuyang and others, they can receive the reward. Under the heavy reward, there must be a brave man. Perhaps there is no need to fight to quell the rebellion."

"Authentication!" After listening to Zhang Lin's suggestion, Wu Zetian immediately agreed. If he did not copy Li Zhaode and others' mansions at this time, how long would he wait?

"In addition, it's best..." Zhang Lin thought about it, but he stopped talking.

"What's the best?" Wu Zetian asked hurriedly.

"It is best to take out a part of the gold and silver retrieved from the Ge Mansion, appropriately reduce part of the taxes to the people of the world, and add some salary to the court ministers to stabilize people's hearts. Those people and ministers will naturally not obey Li Zhaode's bewitching and instigation when they wait for the emperor's benefits. Li Zhaode lost his heart, and his rebellion will not last long." Zhang Lin suggested in a slightly excited voice. In his mind, Wu Zetian has always been obsessed with money. He just got so much money, and he was about to spread it out. I wonder if she would be reluctant to let it go, so he stopped what he said just now.

After listening to Zhang Lin's suggestion, Wu Zetian did not answer immediately. She was hesitating, thinking, weighing how much money would it cost to reduce tax exemptions and salary for the people of the world and increase salary for the ministers? Because once the tax is reduced, it would have to be reduced year by year. Otherwise, once it is restored and does not reduce, the people would be disappointed and have resentment. Similarly, if the salary is increased by the ministers, it would have to be increased year by year, and it would not be possible to reduce it again. Although the gold and silver retrieved from the Gefu was huge, it would not grow. When it was used up, it would not be possible to continue such grace? So she really could not make a decision very readily.

Seeing the hesitant look on Wu Zetian's face, Zhang Lin could roughly guess her concerns and her reluctance, so he generously added and modified his suggestions: "Tax cuts can set a period of time, such as two or three years. As for the salary increase, if the emperor thinks it is inappropriate, he can change the name to an additional reward."

"This suggestion is feasible." Wu Zetian finally nodded, and said with a longing, "I would be great if the three palaces of Li Cheng and Cao can also be seized!"

"Please wait and see!" Zhang Lin said with a smile. In fact, he said in his heart that the result is likely to disappoint the emperor. As the generals of Cheng and Cao, the two of them would definitely not have as much gold and silver as Ge Fuyuan who dealt with land, money and grain all day long. Besides, they had a barracks outside the city, so they were likely to hide the gold and silver from the barracks. As for Li Zhaode, since he had already deliberately made plans, he would probably hide most of the gold and silver he had lost elsewhere in advance.

Suddenly thinking about his experience in Ge Mansion yesterday, Zhang Lin's expression became solemn, and he expressed his concern without any concealment: "Emperor, yesterday, the Ge Mansion was investigated, and several assassins forced their way in, intending to kill and silence him. Later, he was besieged by thousands of troops from Zuo Yingyang Guard and Li Zhaode's army to provoke him. Today, the three governments, including the Prime Minister's Mansion, are also investigated. I don't know what kind of accident will happen. The number of people in the East Factory is not enough, so I beg the emperor to increase his manpower."

"You don't need to worry. I will assign Qianniu Guards to assist you in scouting your house." Wu Zetian said with a smile, "Also, I will give you Shangfang Sword. If anyone is hindering you, you can kill first and then report!"

"Thank you, the emperor, for sympathy!" Zhang Lin was overjoyed. With the Shangfang Sword, he was no longer afraid. If someone interfered, he could kill and shoot immediately!

Hearing that the emperor wanted to give Zhang Lin the sword of Shang Fang, the people present responded differently.

Wu Chang was surprised and shocked by Di Guangyuan and gave Shang Fang’s sword to the head of the harem. This was a graceful encounter that he had never had before. Is Zhang Lin going to heaven?

Ye Yu was happy and Shangguan Wan'er was excited. The gift of Shangfang's sword shows that Zhang Lin was really valued by the emperor.

"The emperor is wise! With the Shangfang Sword, we can really do things cheaply!" Ye Yu was very happy and couldn't help laughing out loud.

Shangguan Wan'er hopes that the emperor can ask her to grant Shangfang sword to Zhang Lin so that she can meet him close again. At this time, she completely threw Guo Geng's impeachment statement behind her, leaving only her happy memories of living together in Lanyuan.
Chapter completed!