The land was measured, and the royal uncle Gao Yi was also eliminated. He was forced to withdraw from the 10,000 mu of fertile land. These 10,000 mu of fertile land were investigated before Gao Yi could even warm them up.
Naturally, Empress Dowager Gao was furious.
The officials in the court had already informed her through the eunuchs about the unified operation in the throne room. Her brother Gao Huan came crying again.
Gao Taotao was a strong woman. Her own son did not even let go of his own uncle. If this continued, how could she still have the face to be the Empress Dowager?
Therefore, she came in a rage.
When she reached the entrance of the Hall of Heroes, two eunuchs and two imperial guards stopped her.
"Get lost!" Empress Dowager Gao gritted her teeth at the four of them.
"Replying to the empress dowager, the emperor is in a cabinet discussing important matters. He ordered us to guard here and no one is allowed to enter.”Wang Yong came out and bowed.
"Wang Yong, you traitor, if it wasn't for this widow, you would have been beaten to death long ago. Hurry up and get lost!"
Wang Yong was silent, still guarding outside the door.
Gao Taotao's words were true. Back then, Wang Yong had violated the palace's rules, and Old Lady Cao wanted to punish him. Gao Taotao had protected him in time, allowing him to save his life.
But today, Wang Yong was still unyielding, guarding outside the door and not moving half a step.
"Little Mei, Little Xia, go up and give this little person a few slaps.”Gao Taotao's face was ashen as he ordered his personal servant girl.
The two personal maids immediately went over and gave Wang Yong a few big slaps. Nosebleed gushed out from Wang Yong's nostrils. Wang Yong did not move, nor did he wipe it, allowing the nosebleed to flow down his face.
"Good, you've learned how to rebel. This widow will personally come and see if you can stop her.”
After saying that, Gao Taotao directly rushed in. The two young eunuchs beside Wang Yong immediately blocked him, but were kicked away by Gao Taotao. Suddenly, one of the young eunuchs staggered and fell to the ground. His head hit the stairs, and blood flowed.
At this moment, a voice came from inside.
"Mother, why are you making things difficult for the servants?”Zhao Xu walked out calmly, followed by Wang Anshi, Su Dongpo, Zhang Juzheng, and Hai Rui. All of them looked nervous.
Gao Taotao stopped in his tracks and looked at Zhao Xu, her "biological son", in a daze.
At this moment, the royal son in front of him was as cold as ice. His eyes were filled with indifference and disdain.
"Mother wants to ask you, why do you want to reform? Why did the reform have to be carried out by one's own family?”Gao Taotao said.
"Family? I am the father of the subjects of the world. How can I have another family?”
Zhao Xu gave him a look, and Wang Yong had already ordered the imperial guards to carry the fallen eunuch away. His face was covered in blood, but he didn't wipe it off.
"This widow's little brother, the emperor's uncle, isn't he family? The ten thousand mu of fertile land was a gift from a rich merchant friend in the capital. It was not obtained by fighting with the people or taking bribes. With the reform, the court will be in chaos, and the world will be in chaos. Let's see what you can do!”Gao Taotao was furious. He didn't care about the presence of outsiders and simply said it out loud.
"Mother, what did you say?" Zhao Xu's voice was calm, as cold as ice, and as still as water.
This coldness made Gao Taotao shiver. She had never thought that her son would have such a great Emperor Pressure.
"Mother only wants to advise you to stop. Some things have to be done slowly. Don't be bewitched by others.”
Gao Taotao instantly changed his tone and softened.
Zhao Xu just looked at Gao Taotao coldly. Such a cold gaze made Gao Taotao feel cold. He didn't dare to say anything and just waited for Zhao Xu to speak.
After a long time, Zhao Xu said coldly,"
"Men."
"Yes!" A few royal guards hurriedly bowed and listened to the decree.
"The Empress Dowager is not feeling well and is spouting nonsense. Get the imperial physician to treat her. Without this one's decree, the Empress Dowager is not allowed to enter and exit as she pleases.”
Zhao Xu waved his hand, and two royal guards walked towards Gao Taotao. They were not afraid of the Empress Dowager's noble status. They only listened to the Emperor.
Gao Taotao saw that the situation was not good and knew that he could not force it. He could only sigh and turn around to leave. The Royal Guards behind him followed closely behind.
The four ministers were all shocked by Zhao Xu's handling of the matter. Such a clever and authoritative method was simply a stroke of genius. Not only did he take care of the Empress Dowager's face, but he also managed to put her under house arrest. As long as the Emperor did not issue an edict, the Empress Dowager would continue to be " sick."
She was no different from Empress Dowager Cao, but her living conditions were definitely much better than Old Lady Cao's.
After a long time, Wang Anshi finally said,"Your Majesty is wise and truly the supreme ruler of all ages. I admire you!"”
"You guys can go back. There is nothing to admire about this. I work for the common people of the world and will not be held hostage by anyone.”
With that, Zhao Xu walked back to the Hall of Heroes and drafted the imperial edict.
"Imperial decree, the Empress Dowager is unwell. Other than her personal maids, no one is allowed to enter the Cining Palace. The Empress Dowager's treatment, meals, and expenses must be rich and extravagant. Pay attention to moderation.”
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