The comments of Zheng Hong and Wang Da did not arouse the consent of the court officials, and the Xuanzheng Hall suddenly became silent.

Nonsense, this is against the prince, it is a rhythm of seeking death! The ministers in Xuanzheng Hall are not burned out, so how can they be fooled by others? Even Helan Minzhi, who was gritting his teeth ruthlessly at Li Hong, chose to remain silent.

But Zheng Hong and Wang Da were censors, and their power was to impeach and advise. What they said at the court meeting was extremely important. Therefore, as soon as they spoke, even if the ministers remained silent, Emperor Gaozong had to express something.

Emperor Gaozong glanced at Empress Wu, and saw Empress Wu looking at the people in the hall and ignored him. He turned his eyes to Xu Jingzong and asked, "Xu Aiqing, has Zhang Deyu not submitted a memorial on the Huaxian tragedy so far?"

"Go back to Your Majesty, no." Xu Jingzong bowed and replied.

The high school nodded slightly and turned his eyes to Empress Wu again. Seeing that Empress Wu was indifferent, he continued, "What do you think of this?"

"Your Majesty, the Hua County tragedy involved His Royal Highness the Crown Prince. Zhang Deyu, the young minister of Dali Temple, was cautious in investigating the case. I think there is nothing wrong with it." Le Yanwei said, "So, I think we cannot believe others' slander because of this, so I questioned Zhang Deyu's investigation process."

As the newly promoted prime minister, Le Yanwei's words were heartbreaking, and in one sentence, he described Zheng Hong and Wang Da as villains who slandered them.

"I also think that you should not send someone to supervise Zhang Deyu!" Dai Zhide also said, "Your Majesty, Zhang Deyu has been in the position of Shaoqing of Dali Temple for a long time. He has rich experience in investigating cases and has not submitted a report for half a month to investigate the case. We must not question him because of this, think that he has other intentions."

"I agree with Dai Xiang's meaning." Sun Chuyue also spoke.

As the prime minister, he knew that he had to choose between Empress Wu and Emperor Gaozong. After thinking for a long time, he finally chose Emperor Gaozong today.

When Emperor Gaozong saw Sun Chuyou agree with Dai Zhide's words, he showed a faint smile in his eyes. He promoted Sun Chuyou and Le Yanwei and others to be the ministers, but wasn't he trying to restrict Empress Wu's excessive power? Now Sun Chuyou made his own choice, which made him very happy.

As for Empress Wu, because the distance was a bit far, the ministers below did not notice the change in expression on her face. Only Li Hong was closer to her and clearly saw the gloom that flashed through her eyes.

If Le Yanwei supports Zhang Deyu alone and Zheng Hong and Wang Da can still behave very lightly, then now Dai Zhide and Sun Chu have also come forward to say that Zhang Deyu says good things, Zheng Hong and Wang Da are a little panicked.

Because there are only seven prime ministers in the Tang Dynasty, three of the seven have expressed their support for Zhang Deyu. Even if the remaining four people do not express their opinions, it is enough to make the court officials make their own choices in this matter.

Just as Zheng Hong and Wang Da looked at each other and were about to continue to advise Emperor Gaozong, Jiang Ke stepped out and said, "Your Majesty, I think Zhang Deyu's investigation speed is too slow and there is no progress so far. There must be hidden information to be found. I also ask Your Majesty to send someone to Hua County to supervise Zhang Deyu's investigation of the case."

Jiang Ke was both the Minister of War and the Prime Minister. His words were quite important in the court. He suddenly saw his support for Zheng Hong and Wang Da, and he seemed to be standing opposite Li Hong.

However, Li Hong noticed one thing that was that before Jiang Ke came out to speak, Empress Wu's eyes fell on his face intentionally or unintentionally. It was obvious that the reason why Jiang Ke supported Zheng Hong and Wang Da was obviously instructed by Empress Wu.

According to Li Hong's judgment, if someone really wants to frame him, Empress Wu will never sit idly by, because his position is threatened, and Empress Wu may not be able to sit steadily.

But now, Empress Wu has asked his prime ministers to support Zheng Hong and Wang Da. There is only one reason that can be explained by the meaning of Empress Tongwu's move, that is, today's court meeting is no longer targeting him, but has become a power competition between Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu.

Sure enough, just as Li Hong guessed, as soon as Jiang Ke finished speaking, Dou Dexuan immediately stepped out and said, "The old minister also felt that Zhang Deyu's investigation of the case was too long and needed to send someone to urge him."

After Dou Dexuan finished speaking, the number of prime ministers who supported and opposed it suddenly became two to three.

Now it's Xu Jingzong's turn to speak. He is the hard-core confidant of Empress Wu, so he will naturally support Zheng Hong and Wang Da according to Empress Wu's wishes. In this way, the number of people who support and oppose will become three to three. Then, as the only prime minister who did not speak, his words became the key to whether he supports it or not.

However, what everyone did not expect was that the person who spoke this time was not Xu Jingzong, but Li Ji.

Li Ji left the line and said calmly, "Your Majesty, I also think that the Huaxian tragedy cannot be delayed for too long. I have to send someone to Huaxian to supervise Zhang Deyu."

At this moment, not to mention that the ministers were stunned, even Li Hong was stunned. Is Li Ji sick? Or did he provoke him? Why do you always go against him?

When Emperor Gaozong saw Li Ji say this, he frowned.

In the past, he eliminated Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang and other noble and powerful ministers through Li Ji, and made Wu Mei the queen. From then on, Li Ji became his confidant minister. Even though he had a dispute with Wu Mei over power later, Wu Mei forced him to let her take charge of the court and rule. During this period, Li Ji was a little inclined to Wu Mei, but his position was not obvious.

But today, Li Ji suddenly took the initiative to speak for Zheng Hong and Wang Da, and stood on Wu Mei and the side with a clear attitude, openly expressing his support for Wu Mei.

This made him a little unexpected!

Empress Wu, who was sitting next to Emperor Gaozong, saw Li Ji standing on her side. Even though she was very deep in the Chen family, she also showed a faint smile between her eyebrows. Because she knew that from today on, Li Ji, the number one in the Tang Dynasty military, would be her confidant in the future. With Li Ji's support, it would be equivalent to being supported by the Tang Dynasty military. So what else can she worry about if she wants to continue to undermine Emperor Gaozong in the future?

Li Ji's statement made today's dynasty lose its suspense.

Because, at today's court meeting, Emperor Gaozong was defeated again in the confrontation with Empress Wu!

The confrontation with Empress Wu was at a disadvantage again and lost a confidant minister like Li Ji. Emperor Gaozong seemed a little impatient and asked lightly, "What does Xu Aiqing mean?"

"Your Majesty, I agree to send someone to Hua County." Xu Jingzong said slowly, "but it is not to supervise Zhang Deyu to investigate the case, but to assist Zhang Deyu in investigating the case. As for whom to send, I think the Censorate and the Ministry of Justice can send one person to each."

Gao Zong nodded slightly.

In fact, he asked Xu Jingzong when the ending was decided, so he naturally wanted Xu Jingzong to give specific suggestions for sending people one by one.

"Just--" Xu Jingzong said this, paused for a moment, and continued, "The Huaxian tragedy involved the prince. Just as the British Duke said that the case was delayed longer, the more unfavorable it would be for His Highness. Therefore, I suggest that the person sent to Huaxian to supervise the case, the prince's East Palace will recommend one!"

When Li Hong heard that Xu Jingzong finally did not treat him perfunctorily, a faint smile appeared on his face.

Empress Wu was not surprised to say this to Xu Jingzong, and did not show any dissatisfaction. Just as he knew that Xu Jingzong would say this, in fact, she received Li Ji's support today and won a great victory against Gaozong. She no longer wanted to worry about the rest, and would be so open-minded again.

Emperor Gaozong was already impatient, and he felt a little unhappy when he saw that Emperor Xu Jingzong wanted to chatter. However, when he suddenly heard Emperor Xu Jingzong say this, he calmed down and asked Li Hong, "Crown Prince, is there such a person in the East Palace?"

As soon as Emperor Gaozong finished speaking, before Li Hong could speak, the Minister of Works Yan Liben came out and said, "Your Majesty, I recommend one person. You can enter the Eastern Palace as the Minister of the Prince's Family and ask him to enter the Dali Temple and represent the Eastern Palace to supervise Zhang Deyu's investigation of the case."

Because Yan Zhuang is the crown prince's family order and Yan Liben is Yan Zhuang's uncle, no matter how Yan Liben supports Prince Li Hong, the ministers in Xuanzheng Hall would not be surprised. Naturally, Emperor Gaozong asked lightly, "Who is it?"

"Di Renjie, the governor's office of Bingzhou." Yan Liben replied.

"What is his ability to represent the Donggong to Hua County to supervise Zhang Deyu to investigate the case?" Gao Zong asked in confusion.

"When you go back to your Majesty, Di Renjie passed the Mingjing exam during the reign of Emperor Taizong, and was upright and honest when he served as the governor of Bingzhou. He was not good at enforcing the law and worked diligently. I believe his ability is enough to take on this great task." Yan Liben said loudly.

Because he knew Di Renjie's ability and admired Di Renjie's talent very much, he dared to say so righteously. Otherwise, even if Li Hong instructed him, Yan Liben would not dare to stand on Li Hong's side so obviously and could not get along with Empress Wu.

"Crown Prince, have you ever thought it through?" Suddenly, Empress Wu asked. This was the first time she spoke at the meeting today.

"My mother, since she was recommended by Shangshu Yan, I met again and asked him to represent the Donggong to Hua County to supervise Zhang Deyu to investigate the case. My son had no objection." Li Hong naturally would not object.

"Then you will promote Di Renjie to the Chief Secretary of the Prince's Family Order Temple, and then promote him to the Dali Temple, and you can immediately rush to Hua County with the people sent by the Ministry of Justice and the Censorate." Empress Wu said in a loud voice.

"I am going to receive the order!" Xu Jingzong hurriedly bowed to accept the order.

Emperor Gaozong quietly watched Empress Wu give the order, but he didn't say a word.

Afterwards, the ministers discussed some court affairs and military affairs, and Emperor Gaozong ordered his retreat.

After the court meeting, the prime ministers will go to Zichen Hall to discuss specific government affairs with Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu. Li Hong may not participate due to physical reasons. He left Xuanzheng Hall and moved forward alone.

"Your Highness, I heard that you will check the tax revenues of the east and west cities in the past two days, but are you looking at them?" At this moment, Helan Minzhi suddenly approached him and asked in a low voice. However, his arrogant look made Li Hong very disgusted.

"Why are you so concerned about orphans' actions?" Li Hong asked back.

"Because I like to see Your Highness busy for a long time, but it still ended up in the end. I think it's fun." Helan Minzhi laughed proudly. Li Hong was angry. It was not because of Yang, otherwise how could he not continue to investigate, how could he let Helan Minzhi go so easily?

Seeing Li Hong's face was furious, Helan Minzhi was very happy and said even more proudly, "Your Highness, if you feel frustrated, you can continue to investigate. However, Wu Er is dead, the clues you got were cut off. Without Wu Er's confession, I don't know if your Highness wants to continue to investigate the tax issues in the east and west cities. Is it a bit inappropriate for you to continue to investigate the tax issues in the east and west cities? After all, Your Highness has no conclusive evidence now. If you investigate the imperial officials privately, if you let the censors of the Censorate know, you will have to impeach Your Highness again."

"Haha, Your Highness is the king, and I am just a little minister, but this is also my advice to Your Highness. I hope Your Highness will adopt it!" After Helan Minzhi finished speaking, he laughed arrogantly and left.

Li Hong looked at Helan Minzhi's back and disappeared from his sight, and murderous intent appeared in his eyes. (To be continued)
Chapter completed!