Chapter 510 Announcement
Weirdly, Zhang Changzong actually felt a sense of tension and steadfastness that the big stone in his heart was about to land, and asked Princess Taiping: "My mother-in-law really thinks so?"
Princess Taiping ignored her eyes and asked leisurely: "What about you? What about Xiu'er and I'm afraid I'll be lost in power?"
Zhang Changzong and Xue Chongxiu had never concealed their worries. The two tried again and again and again to advise Princess Taiping that it was normal for her to see it, but it was strange that Princess Taiping did not have the aura of mental retardation.
Zhang Changzong smiled and said, "Of course we support our mother-in-law."
Princess Taiping tskated: "Did the son-in-law forget the reason for coming here today?"
Bang! Slap in the face with strength!
Zhang Changzong felt his face a little swollen, and he was so easy to fool him just now. He was waiting for him here, and immediately felt bitter and dared not speak.
Princess Taiping sneered and said calmly: "I know that I am a little short of politics, so I am not as good as yours and the prince's vision."
"Prince?"
Zhang Changzong pointed out a point. Princess Taiping glanced at him in anger and said, "Okay, you are not as good as you and Xiu'er in terms of looking at people. The prince is indeed smart and capable, not a person at the mercy of others. I underestimated him that day."
Zhang Changzong also comforted her: "The prince used to be the King of Linzi. Everyone knows that it is not surprising that my mother-in-law misread it. But, do you still have the mercy to the prince now? If you change the prince at the beginning of the throne, then you will say that now, the prince is in the court, but my mother-in-law is not as good as that."
The new king ascended the throne, and Li Dan was a coward who knew the current affairs. Since the throne, the major affairs of the court have been left to Princess Taiping and the prince. People are not afraid of having something to do, but they are afraid of having nothing to do. Only by doing things can you show your ability. This is how Prince Li Longji is.
They are not outsiders, so Zhang Changzong said bluntly: "The first few princes who have been crowned princes are more unreliable than the other, and they have made the court miserable suffering. Now that the new king has ascended the throne, the prince will be better than the one who is more or less apt to do. Besides, the prince does more than just apt, which naturally makes the court officials who have been suffering for a long time overjoy!"
Princess Taiping laughed softly and commented in a mood: "The word "overjoyed" is used quite exquisitely. The son-in-law is worthy of being a talented man, and even the eloquent ones that talented men are used to."
Zhang Changzong was so happy that he laughed. However, what he said was really the truth. Li Longji was a bit capable. At the beginning, there were indeed times when he was busy and ignorant, but some people were willing to teach, and he was willing to learn, and his learning ability was quite good, and he did a good job unexpectedly.
It is quite difficult for the ministers. Most of them have experienced the Empress and Zhongzong dynasties. Now it is the third dynasty. There are no reliable princes in front of them, especially the princes in Zhongzong dynasty, which has caused everyone to be troubled.
Just like what Zhang Changzong said, as long as Li Longji passed the score, everyone would be very happy. There was no way. The previous one was too bad, which lowered everyone's standards. However, Li Longji did more than just the standards, but he did quite well, which was a surprise!
However, no matter how funny it is, the important thing has to be said. Zhang Changzong said: "I will not hide it from my mother-in-law. Since my mother-in-law decided to support the Prince of Linzi as the prince, my son-in-law and Xiu'er were worried. If the prince is a mediocre person, he needs to rely on his mother-in-law to gain a foothold in the court, but the prince is not. So, does the mother-in-law still have the heart to mercenary with the prince?"
Princess Taiping paused and shook her head: "Even if you have the will, you have to be at my mercy."
It seems that I can't do it anymore.
Zhang Changzong nodded and continued to ask: "Since the prince is not the one who can be manipulated by others, can the mother-in-law change the prince's heart even more? After all, your Majesty, you can obey your mother-in-law."
Princess Taiping glanced at him and said angrily: "That's his son! Although it's his son if he changes his prince, can he survive if he is deposed? The emperor's ears are soft and involves the life and death of his parents and children. Do you think he is Zhongzong?"
Oh, that's your brother. You actually complain about your brother like this... It's true that he is a real sister!
Zhang Changzong didn't even want to give his Majesty Zhongzong who had already passed away. There have been many emperors who have been cold and disgraceful throughout the ages, but Zhongzong is the only one who has forced his son and daughter to death because he is afraid of his mother.
Zhang Changzong breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile: "Since my mother-in-law understands it, that matter is much easier!"
"The plan will be released?"
Princess Taiping asked. Zhang Changzong said, "First take the possession of the possession!"
“How to say it?”
"There are quite a lot of people who have joined the mother-in-law's disciple, right?"
“There are quite a lot.”
"Does your mother-in-law remember your name and official position?"
"Remember roughly."
"Please write ink."
The servant brought the pen, ink, paper and inkstone, dripping water and grinding ink. Zhang Changzong dipped the brush, spread the paper and started writing. One piece of paper was written about how many official positions there were in the court, regardless of civil and military affairs. The other piece of paper was written by the person who was sent to Princess Taiping, and wrote it in a category according to the official positions. After writing, it was spread on the table and dried, and two pieces of paper were placed together: "My mother-in-law, please read it."
Princess Taiping drove him aside, stood in front of the case and looked carefully, after a while, commenting on himself: "There are many disciples under the palace, which may be the eyes of the virtuous son-in-law?"
Zhang Changzong: “…”
There are too many complaints, and there is a feeling of pain that you can't spit out!
Zhang Changzong calmed down and said, "There are too many but useless!"
Princess Taiping glanced at him and said coldly: "Why is it useless?"
Zhang Changzong clicked on the imperial court official list and said directly: "Can't my mother-in-law see it? Who are the soldiers in the capital? Also, how many of the important officials of the court are inclined toward the prince, can't my mother-in-law see it?"
Princess Taiping said proudly: "The military power in the capital is mostly in the hands of the kings. Apart from the Eastern Palace and some soldiers of the Yulin Guard, there are not many people who can use it."
Zhang Changzong hit the nail on the head: "There are not many people, and the capital is so big. It's not about guarding the capital, quelling the coup, and killing the rebels. What you need is surprise. It's enough for someone to be aware of. It's not about the essence but not the lot."
Princess Taiping remembered the Tanglong coup and was speechless in an instant, squinting her eyes and staring at two pieces of paper. Zhang Changzong said again: "There is another important question. Don't your mother-in-law think there are too many officials in the court?"
Princess Taiping was stunned for a moment, looked at the official position carefully, and asked: "Is there too many? Didn't the slanted official title be removed? There are still many official positions now?"
Zhang Changzong nodded seriously: "Many officials are redundant, the national treasury is empty, the military power in the capital is scattered, the military power is scattered in the hands of the kings, etc., are all current problems. The dispersion of military power is harmful to the prince, but it is a good thing for the mother-in-law. The prince has few soldiers, so his position is not stable enough, and he has concerns if he wants to do things. However, this harm is limited, because the kings in charge of the army are his brothers, and they are all brothers who surrender to him. If there is anything, who will the kings support?"
Princess Taiping's expression became solemn. Zhang Changzong asked and answered: "Under the current situation, the prince has made contributions and has a stable position, the first choice is naturally the prince. After all, it is legitimate and has a great reputation. What's more, it is better for brothers to be the prince to take power than the aunt?"
Princess Taiping nodded with a calm face.
Chapter completed!