Great Ming Palace.
The Saint Emperor Wu Zetian was gathering his ministers for the afternoon court session.
Wu Zetian asked in a self-deprecating manner," My dear ministers, you were all present that day. I was mocked by that bastard Li Xian. Every time I didn't have time, I had to go to Luoyang to eat steamed buns.”
"Today, let's discuss how to solve the problem of the grain shortage in Guanzhong.”
After hearing this, the ministers revealed bitter expressions.
If it could be solved, why would it have to drag on until now?
Unless the emperor could make the temple and the nobles spit out the land they had swallowed.
Redistribute them to the landless people and mobilize the enthusiasm of the people.
"Mother, why care about the words of a child.”Princess Taiping immediately said in disgust.
She was filled with disgust towards Li Xian.
Wu Zetian looked at Li Lingyue and said,"The words of a child really exist."”
"Wu Chengsi, tell me."
Wu Chengsi's expression changed. Did the Sage Emperor want everyone to spit out the land they had swallowed?
Wu Chengsi pretended to ponder and tentatively suggested,"Sage Emperor, why don't we start the water transport? The Grand Canal that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty built has already become an important hub for transporting grain from the south to the north.”
"If water transport can…"
"It's inappropriate!" Yuan Shuji immediately stood up to object." The excavation of water transport costs a lot. The money and grain accumulated by Emperor Youwen of the Sui Dynasty have made the people suffer.”
"The Imperial Court currently doesn't have the ability to dig a water transport channel that connects to the Luoyang Grand Canal.”
Wu Sansi did not want to be outdone and retorted,""Lord Yuan, since you think that digging the canal is inappropriate, you must have a brilliant idea. Why don't you share it with everyone?”
Yuan Wuji's lips moved.
In the end, there was silence.
Everyone knew the solution. It was nothing more than cracking down on land annexation and releasing more land.
But who dared to say?
In the matter of land annexation, the most rampant ones were the nepotism of the Holy Emperor's relatives.
The court fell into a dead silence.
Wu Zetian looked at Wu Chengsi in disappointment.
she asked Wu Chengsi.
He hoped that Wu Chengsi would take the lead and give up a portion of the land to set an example for the nobles in court.
This time, the fishing wheels of the commoners alerted Wu Zetian.
The fishing boats fermented, and the people complained.
Of course, the rich families added fuel to the fire.
However, there was no wind in the empty hole.
Flies won't bite a seamless egg!
The Wu Clan had to make a change to win back the hearts of the people.
However, her two nephews 'response disappointed her.
If they wanted to sit on the throne, the entire world would belong to the Wu Clan.
But he was unwilling to even give up this little bit of personal gain?
These days, the flood of fishing boats made her think of the words Li Xian said with a cold smile that day: Once the flames of public anger were ignited, the Wu Clan would be burned to ashes!
His cold words were bone-chilling.
At that time, she only felt the evil creature's hatred for the Wu clan.
Then, the voices of the people over the past few days made her deeply realize the accuracy of this prediction.
"Holy Emperor, my grandson Xue Chongjian requests an audience!”
A hurried voice came from outside the hall, breaking the dead silence.
The ministers all turned to look.
"Correct!"
When Xue Chongjian heard the order, he hurriedly entered and bowed,""Sage Emperor…"
Xue Chongjian quickly and succinctly recounted what had happened in the old city.
The ministers were all shocked.
Xue Chongjian immediately reminded her angrily," Grandmother, Li Xian is trying to buy the hearts of the people. His intentions are worthy of punishment. We have to resolve this as soon as possible. Otherwise, I'm afraid he won't be able to fall!"”
"I agree!" Wu Sansi seized the opportunity to speak.
"Holy Emperor, Li Xian's intention to buy people's hearts is worthy of punishment!”
……
After Wu Sansi stood out, a loud crash sounded!
More than half of the people in the court stood up to impeach Li Xian.
Wu Zetian's expression was solemn.
She did not expect that bastard to come up with a solution in just a few days.
And it had already been put into practice.
"Di Qing, what do you think of the King of Liang's impeachment?”Wu Zetian glanced at Di Renjie and the others and asked.
Di Renjie's expression was calm as he stepped out and said loudly,""When the Sage Emperor made Li Xian the magistrate of Chang 'an, he wanted Li Xian to do things. If Li Xian does things now, he will be buying the hearts of the people.”
"Then I think it's inappropriate. I'm afraid the people will complain.”
"If you work for the people, it means that you are plotting against them. Who in the world would dare to work for the imperial court?”
"Lord Di, Li Xian is different from other officials. Don't you know that?”"Lord Di," Li Lingyue said coldly,"you're always protecting Li Xian. I'm afraid you have some plans, don't you?”
Di Renjie's words made Li Lingyue very sensitive.
She objected to her mother passing the throne to the Wu family.
He was also more opposed to Li Xian sitting on the throne.
She was not allowed to appear even if there was a hint of it.
She was shocked that Di Renjie was defending Li Xian.
Di Renjie's expression was calm as he shook his head." Princess, I'm not defending Li Xian. In my eyes, Li Xian, who has been demoted to a commoner, is no different from other local officials.”
"I also object to blaming Li Xian for this matter.”
"I also object!"
……
Zhang Jianzhi, Yuan Shuji, and the others stood up to express their opposition.
Wu Zetian looked at the ministers of the Ministry of Central Affairs, the Ministry of Menxia, and the Ministry of Shangshu. Their attitudes were clearly against it, and she couldn't help but think that they were protecting the fairness and justice of the officialdom.
Or to protect that bastard.
She needed to seriously consider this question.
So Wu Zetian said,"Therefore, it is indeed inappropriate to blame Li Xian. I promised him to go to the old city to work, so let's drop this matter."”
……
That night.
The official road from the old city to the Wei River was brightly lit.
Bonfires were burning at intervals.
"Work harder and try to bring the water into the city at dawn.”Li Xian held a shovel and encouraged the people around him as he dug.
"Rest assured, Your Highness!"
"Even the Regional King is doing such lowly work with us. We are working for ourselves. If anyone dares to not work hard, we will not forgive them!”
……
The commoners 'faces were filled with smiles as they echoed loudly.
Through contact, the people of the old city realized that this prince was not as cruel as the rumors said.
On the contrary, he was very amiable.
Moreover, he didn't have the lofty airs of a prince.
Qiao Junbei was digging a ditch not far away from Li Xian. When he saw the reaction of the people, deep worry flashed in his eyes.
Xue Chongjian had yet to return.
He wasn't sure how the Sage Emperor would react when he heard this news.
Would he not be able to hold it in any longer and make a move?
Would he soon become a blade in the hands of the Holy Emperor?
Qiao Jun did not know.
Li Xian did not expect this either.
At this moment, Wu Zetian was at the east gate of Chang 'an with her ministers, staring at the old city from afar.
The flames thirty miles away could be vaguely seen at the east gate.
It was like a fire dragon.
The ministers looked at the Sage Emperor Wu Zetian carefully.
They already knew that Li Xian was leading the citizens of the old city to cancel the curfew and rush to work overnight.
There was no money or food, no coercion, and tens of thousands of people rushed to work overnight.
At this moment, everyone had the same word in their minds to describe the scene before them.
Win grain, shadow follow!
How many days had Li Xian been in the old city?
Someone was shocked.
Some people were afraid!
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