Chapter 8 chapter eight

During the interrogation, Wei Jifang was really tough and unyielding, and would rather die than confess.Xu Jingzong used both soft and hard methods, all kinds of temptations, severe torture, but nothing worked.Wei Jifang never admitted to conspiring to rebel, let alone Changsun Wuji's participation in their "rebellion" activities.Xu Jingzong was so angry that his lungs exploded, he jumped into a rage, and he fought violently. The torture became more and more urgent and violent, and he did not use any means.Wei Jifang refused with death, but attempted suicide.Xu Jingzong found an excuse and claimed that he had solved a terrible case of treason. He played Li Zhidao: "Wei Jifang and Li Chao entangled dissatisfied elements in an attempt to frame Zhongliang and the emperor's relatives, so that the power returned to Changsun Wuji, and then conspired to usurp the country. Now that the matter has been exposed, Wuji is afraid that he will be implicated, so he forces Wei Jifang to commit suicide."

Li Zhi was so surprised that his eyes turned black for a while: "No way, my uncle was alienated by a villain, and there may be small suspicions and estrangements. How could there be a rebellion?" "As for the evolution of the situation, I investigated and deduced it from the beginning to the end. The conspiracy is very obvious and the evidence is solid. Your Majesty still has doubts. I am afraid it is not a blessing for the country?" Xu Jingzong's attitude is solemn, and his words are sincere and serious. The indecisive emperor's eyes were wide open, his breath was short of breath, and his heart was agitated like a sea tide: suddenly he thought of Wuji's support, then he thought of his arrogance and domineering, then he thought of his moodiness, and then he thought of his usual warm heart, and then he thought of His depression and indifference in recent years seem to be hiding dissatisfaction, and it seems that he has a dark heart, and he is doing some shady secret behind his back.

"Uncle and I have disagreements in political views, and they are divorced, but it's not enough..." Li Zhi didn't dare to think about it any further, he didn't want to touch the word "rebellion", but he couldn't get rid of his doubts.His heart was intertwined and entangled with complex emotions, he was indecisive, in a dilemma, his brows were tightened in distress, and he moaned like a patient.He stepped down from the throne in a trance, walked across to Xu Jingzong, pointed at his chest with a finger and said: "Xu Aiqing, you must have made a mistake, right? I hope you are wrong, I just want to make it clear. I don't blame you."

"Your Majesty really can't believe it, it's best to go and have a trial in person." "Hey~" Li Zhi sighed with a long sigh and shed tears, "My family is so unfortunate. There are people with different ambitions among relatives. In previous years, Princess Gaoyang conspired against her husband Fang Yiai, Today, the uncle of the country is like this again, making me ashamed of the ancestral temple, the country, and the subjects of the world. If this is true, what should I do?" Xu Jingzong saw that Li Zhi's face was pale, and the corners of his eyes were wrinkled in distress. It's getting thicker.It is guessed that he has already suspected that Wuji has a different ambition, but his heart is tossing and turning like a potter's wheel, unable to be cruel.So he knelt down on both knees, and in a worried tone, he said generously: "Fang Yiai is nothing more than a young boy, and it won't do much to get a weak woman to rebel. Changsun Wuji and the late emperor planned to seize the world. Everyone admires his resourcefulness. He has been the prime minister for 30 years, with power in the government and the public, and there are so many former officials. Everyone is afraid of his prestige. If there is a rebellion, who can resist it? Thanks to the blessing of the gods of the ancestral temple , Emperor Heaven hates evil, and it is a great fortune for us to discover the treacherous minister hiding in the dark when we are interrogating trivial matters!" After a pause, he continued: "I am very worried. Changsun Wuji got Wei Jifang News of an attempted suicide must be embarrassing and urgent. If a rebellion is launched, and the party gathers together, it will definitely become a disaster for the country. I used to be an official in the Sui Dynasty. After Yu Wenshu’s death, Yu Wenhuaji was in charge of the imperial guards again. He staged a coup d’état in Jiangdu overnight and killed those who did not belong to him. My father was also killed. Many ministers, such as Su Wei and Pei Ju, obeyed for fear that it would be too late. At dawn the next day, the Sui Dynasty collapsed. This happened not long ago, and the past is not far away. I hope that your majesty will make a quick decision without delay. Not to be tolerated."

Li Healing felt more and more serious about the situation. His whole body was hot, his head was sweating profusely, and he couldn't sit still.But he still couldn't accept such a rapid change, a gust of cold air shot up from the soles of his feet, Venus stared out of his eyes, and his dizziness seemed to be about to attack again.He ordered Xu Jingzong and Xin Mao to further interrogate and verify.With one hand on his head, he retreated into the apse.Xu Jingzong's face and expression did not change, but his heart was extremely anxious.As the saying goes, nights are long and dreams are many.If the days drag on for a long time, if Wuji finds out, picks out the flaws, and tells the emperor, it will be troublesome.After leaving the Tai Chi official and coming to the Zhongshu Hall, Xu Jingzong retreated to the left and right, and discussed with General Xin Mao.The two will divide the work, and Xin Mao will go to monitor the movement of Changsun Wuji's mansion, and strictly seal the news to prevent those who know the news from tipping off.After Xu Jingzong hurried to the palace to report to the military, he took emergency measures.The eldest grandson Wuji was smart all his life, but he was confused for a while.He underestimated the capabilities of the Wu Group, and he didn't believe that Li Zhi would do anything to him. He thought that this move was just to continue to eliminate his one or two cronies and confidants, and it would not cause trouble to him.Li Zhi once trusted him so much, and he still has no second thoughts about Li Zhi.Back then, Li Hongtai from Luoyang secretly wrote a letter, saying that "Eldest Sun Wuji has a different heart", Li Zhi was so angry that he executed Li Hongtai without trial.He miscalculated the situation, and hadn't realized Wu Zetian's strength from the failure and learned a lesson.Loneliness, foolish loyalty, arrogance and self-confidence, but not knowing what to do, just ruined himself, and finally died without knowing how he died.After receiving the Queen's order, Xu Jingzong became more confident and straightened his waist.The next day, he and General Xin Mao went to the hall, and played back loudly in an indisputable tone: "Last night Li Chao made a confession, and Wei Jifang finally confessed, admitting that he conspired with Changsun Wuji in rebellion. I asked Wei Jifang: Wuji He is a close relative of the emperor, a veteran of the three dynasties, why does he have to rebel against him? Wei Jifang replied: Han Yuan once told Wuji that since Liu Shuang and Chu Suiliang persuaded him to support Liang Wangzhong as the crown prince, the emperor became suspicious of him. Then he abolished the crown prince Loyalty, humiliation, performance, no fear, worry and fear, thinking of ways to save ourselves. Later, when he saw that Chang Sun Xiang was exiled and Han Yuan was punished, he quickly followed us to plan a coup d'etat. The minister checked the confession and the facts, and asked the emperor to allow him to accept it according to law. Capture the eldest Sun Wuji."

These words were prepared by Wu Zetian and Xu Jingzong according to Li Zhi's psychology, and they are so convincing that one cannot but believe it.After a suffocating silence, Li Zhi shed tears, sobbed and said: "If uncle is really like this, I will never have the heart to kill him, otherwise what will people in the world say about me, and what will future generations say about me?" I?" "The situation is urgent," Xu Jingzong and Xin Maojiang held up the Yahu with both hands at the same time, "Please make a quick decision, Your Majesty, so as not to make a big mistake."

"In any case, I will summon my uncle and ask him personally." Li Zhi withdrew from Liangyi Hall, returned to Ganlu Hall, changed his clothes, and sat in front of the imperial case to review documents as usual.But dizzy, couldn't bear to watch, got up and walked outside the hall.The eunuchs and maids following behind held their breaths, not even making a sound of their footsteps.Gao Yansi didn't know whether to prepare a chariot to serve him, so he stepped forward and asked, "Where is your Majesty's luck? Do you want to take a chariot?" Li Zhi's face was gloomy, restless, restless, as if he didn't hear, and he didn't say a word .As usual, he didn't go to the imperial garden to enjoy the flowers, but went straight to Empress Wu's sleeping hall, but today he didn't want to go anywhere, just wandering aimlessly.Suddenly he heard the sound of orchestral strings and bamboo from the east, and he turned around and asked, "Where is the singing and dancing performed?"

"Your Majesty, the Temple of the Sun is ahead." Gao Yansi pointed with his whisk. "Since you're here, let's go in and have a look." Li Zhi didn't allow the eunuchs to call to pick him up, and only Gao Yansi and Wang Fusheng were left to accompany him, and the rest of the eunuchs and maids went back to the Ganlu Hall.Walking into the second gate of the Temple of Juri, the eunuchs of the Temple of Juri hurriedly shouted "Pick you up", Wu Zetian and many eunuchs, maids, and prostitutes knelt down outside the hall, Li Zhi just made a gesture and told them to "Pingshen" , walked into the main room of the bedroom, and sat down on the throne specially set up for him.Wu Zetian poured hot tea into his hand like an ordinary court lady, while carefully observing his expression, she said with concern: "I must be tired after coming back so late, let's drink some hot tea first."

"How many times have I told you that these things are done by the maid and the servants, and you don't need to do it." Li Zhi put the teacup on the imperial case, and Wu Zetian was about to leave the hall to deliver the meal, Li Zhi stopped him and said, "I'm not hungry, wait a moment. Hey, what are you playing first?" "The warbler sings." Wu Zetian replied, "Does the emperor want to see it?" "Soft dances" such as Chunying, Shoushouluo, Huibole, etc., as well as Zhezhi, Daweizhou, Dharma, etc. called "jianwu", are mostly foreign dances. The music and dance of the descendants, the music is melodious, the melody is beautiful, or it is slow and fast, or the tune is cheerful, or high-spirited and exciting, or crisp and melodious.The dance whirls and turns, leaps and bounds, or exaggerated movements, or graceful, all have a unique artistic charm.Li Zhi likes music and dance outside the territory very much, and even more loves watching spring warblers singing.Wu Zetian obeyed Li Zhi's preferences and indicated that he would continue to perform Chunying.On a separate carpet, a maiko is wearing a flower crown, a yellow gauze shirt, a red embroidered belt around her waist, and flying shoes on her feet. She is dancing to the sound of music. And fast, beautiful shape, moving mood.Li Zhi was in an abnormal mood and didn't care to watch, frowning and waving his hands: "I'm so annoying, everyone go down!"

"Your Majesty," Wu Zetian looked at Li Zhi with wide eyes, "what's the matter?" Li Zhi tilted his neck sadly, and painful convulsions passed by his mouth, and the two wrinkles quivered like two threads. A bitter smile.The heart seemed to be stabbed, cut, torn, and shattered by sharp things.With a sore nose, he fell on Wu Zetian's shoulder, choked with sobs and wept in a low voice: "The family is unlucky, and there are constant troubles. Cough, I never dreamed that my uncle would make things difficult for me and plot rebellion." "Sooner or later, this will happen. There is no need to make a fuss. Fortunately, it was discovered in time and did not cause disaster."

Wu Zetian's face remained unchanged, her demeanor was calm and calm, she just wrapped her left hand around his waist, and rubbed his cheek and forehead with her right hand.Li Zhi turned his head and stared straight at Wu Zetian: "He is my real uncle, what should I do?" "Decisions are made impartially and dealt with in accordance with the law." "I want to ask him face to face, find out the whole story and the ins and outs of the matter, and see if there is any possibility of saving it." "Do you still need to ask?" Wu Zetian sneered, "Uncle Yuan has long been dissatisfied with the emperor, the emperor is lenient, he doesn't care about him, and he doesn't pursue him, but he thinks that the emperor is weak and easy to bully, and he wants to form cliques and stir up trouble. " "It seems that it is better not to be summoned." The wavering Li Zhi lost his courage. "When we meet each other, both sides are embarrassed. Maybe there will be arguments and quarrels, and the scene will not end." "It's the same thing whether to call or not. For the crime of treason, there is no pardon for killing." "No, no," Li Zhi stammered, "Uncle cannot be killed." Wu Zetian hugged him tenderly and comforted him, then gently pushed him away.She was like a cheetah preying on it, trying to catch her, her eyes were cold and bright, piercing into a person's chest like sharp needles. "Bo Zhao is the uncle of Hanwen Emperor Liu Heng. He welcomed Liu Heng from Daiguo to inherit the imperial line. His merits are as high as the sky, and the crime he committed was nothing more than murder. Hanwen Emperor ordered all the officials to wear mourning clothes and go to mourn. Forced him to commit suicide, and the people of the world regard Han Wendi as a wise emperor." After a short pause, she emphasized her tone: "Now Changsun Wuji has forgotten about Long En of the Three Dynasties and conspired to overthrow the imperial court. His crimes are worse than Bo Zhao's. Fortunately, the conspiracy was exposed and his accomplices confessed. What doubts, why can't you make a decision early? The ancients said: "If you don't stop, you will be subject to chaos. The key to stability or danger, there is no room for a hair in the middle. Changsun Wuji is a generation of traitors, belonging to Wang Mang and Sima Yi." If your Majesty delays a little, I am afraid that something will happen immediately, and I will regret it at that time." As he listened, Li Zhi gasped, his hairs were shivering, and goose bumps appeared all over his body.Wu Zetian was reasoning while making analogies, talking eloquently, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages, impassioned, his face turned red and then pale, and his Yi wings fluttered.Especially the tips of the two eyebrows moved with the conversation, which strengthened the weight and explanatory power of the words, which made Li Zhi's heart tighten and shudder.He didn't care about summoning his eldest grandson Wuji, so he couldn't wait to issue an edict: "Wei Jifang committed suicide in fear of crime and reaped the fruits of his own. He served as the governor of Yangzhou and was sent to Qianzhou for resettlement." Qianzhou [Pengshui County, Sichuan] was once the place where the deposed prince Chengqian was exiled, and he died there.Now it has become the place of exile of Changsun Wuji, which does not seem to be a good omen.Li Zhi recalled his uncle's support, and then thought of the long-term intimacy between uncle and nephew.Wuji has liked him since he was a child, cared about him, loved him, took him to play, played games, taught him to read and write, told him stories, and they sat under the shade of a tree and played chess against each other.When the queen mother passed away, my uncle was afraid that he would be lonely, so he often went to the palace to visit him and comfort him.Chengqian and Wei Wangtai's brothers fought against each other, leading to a rebellion. His uncle persuaded his father to make him the crown prince, and eliminated all kinds of obstacles for him, allowing him to successfully inherit the throne and become the third emperor of the Tang Empire.Inheriting the past and the future, following the rule of Zhenguan and the rule of Yonghui, the society is peaceful, the barbarians submit, and the country is steadily moving from glory to a more brilliant tomorrow.However, due to Wuji's high self-esteem and self-righteousness, he monopolizes the power and arranges everything, forming a tendency to be a king. Even the abolished queen is stubborn and obstructed in every possible way.Li Zhi took advantage of this to open a breakthrough, got rid of the shackles, and regained part of the imperial power.Ambitious Wu Zetian was already restless, so he was willing to step down from power, and started a new contest with Changsun Wuji.Wuji's conceit and miscalculation made a big mistake again, and his reputation was ruined.The winner is the king, and the loser is the bandit.Wuji, who was sentenced to the crime of treason, his warm heart at the beginning turned to ice-coldness at this time, and suddenly he seemed to be ten years older, staggering, and his blue face showed deep lines. There are many wrinkles, the back is bent, and the joints are thin in the hands.When Li Zhi learned of this situation, he remembered his uncle's many benefits, felt compassion, and reissued an imperial decree: provide Changsun Wuji with food according to the standard of a first-rank official, so that he can spend his old age safely.After bringing down the big tree of Wuji, Wu Zetian finally let out a bad breath. During the struggle to abolish and establish the queen, Li Zhi took her to his mansion and gave him generous rewards. King Wuji talked about him, but he still didn't express his position and blocked him.Xu Jingzong repeatedly analyzed to him the reasons for establishing the Wu family as empress, but he refuted them severely, embarrassing him, so he also resented Changsun Wuji.Now, revenge and shame, both Xu Jingzong and Wu Zetian are proud.However, Wu Zetian was still not reconciled, so he asked Li Zhi to transfer Changsun Wuji's nephew Sun Xiang from the Minister of Industry to Jingzhou, demoted him to Changshi, and later transferred him to Changzhou Governor.Wu Zetian, who has clear grievances and grievances, is very energetic, courageous and persistent, quick to act, shrewd and self-willed, courageous and invincible, just like the good fortune of heaven. History has pushed her to one height after another, and she is constantly changing. history.She was not satisfied with bringing down a big tree, and she was not satisfied with it. She didn't do it, she kept digging up the tree and rooting it out, and then secretly ordered Xu Jingzong to publish a memorial. To follow her decision, the conservative eldest grandson family and the gentry tyrants fell down from their dignified positions one by one.Changsun Wuji's eldest son, secretary supervisor, and son-in-law Duwei Changsun Chong, the husband of Princess Changle, was stripped of his official position and exiled to Lingnan.Wuji's cousin, son-in-law Captain Sun Quan, is the husband of Princess Xincheng, exiled in Songzhou.When they arrived in exile, they were immediately killed by the county magistrate.Wuji's eldest cousin, Sun Zhiren, was also demoted to Sima of Yizhou.Shi Gao, the governor of Yizhou, was transferred to the governor of Hongzhou, and soon demoted to Yongzhou as the governor.Xu Jingzong went on to play and said: "Changsun Wuji conspired against him, and he has already formed a dead Han with Chu Suiliang, Liu Xun, and Han Ai, and is ready to fight together. Liu Xun has secretly communicated with the Zhong Palace many times, providing poisoned wine to the deposed queen Wang, and instigating him Murder the emperor." Li Zhi issued an edict to pursue Chu Suiliang's official title, and his two sons, Yiyanfu and Yanchong, were subsequently exiled to Aizhou.On the way to exile, Wu Zetian secretly ordered the prison officer to execute them secretly.In the "fierce battle" to abolish and establish the queen, Yu Zhining remained neutral, kept his mouth shut, wise and wise, and held both ends without words.He is a native of Gaoling in Yongzhou, which belongs to Shaanxi today, and the great-grandson of Yu Jin, one of the Eight Great Pillar Kingdoms of the Northern Zhou Dynasty.Wu Zetian let him go at that time, but she was not at ease with him. Taking advantage of this opportunity, she secretly ordered Xu Jingzong to write a book: "Yu Zhining is also a member of Wuji's party, and should be punished." Li Zhi issued an edict, removing Yu Zhining's Zuo Pushe, Tongzhong Shumenxia Sanpin, and Prince Taishi from the posts, and demoted him to Huazhou Governor.At this time, Yu Zhining was already seventy-two years old.Liu Shi, who was exiled in Xiangzhou, was ordered to be executed on the spot.Han Yuan died of illness, and the inspector censor opened the coffin for an autopsy before leaving Zhenzhou.Sun Xiang, the chief governor of Changzhou, was hanged for communicating with Changsun Wuji.Their homes were ransacked, and their families were all exiled to Lingnan regardless of men, women, or children.Zhao Chiman, governor of Liangzhou, was powerful in Kong Wu, good at riding and shooting, loved chivalry and righteousness, and had good interpersonal relationships.His aunt is the wife of Han Yuan, and his uncle Changsun Quan is the younger brother of Changsun Wuji.Xu Jingzong was afraid that Zhao Chiman would launch a mutiny, so he framed him for rebellion with Changsun Wuji, recalled the capital Chang'an with a post car, put him in the prison of Dali Temple, and tortured him to extract a confession.Zhao Chiman refused to give in, and wailed heart-piercingly: "If you want to kill, you will kill, and your confession will not be changed. Zhao is clean for others, and he is innocent, and he will not tell lies when he dies." "If you don't change your confession, your legs will be broken." The prison officer showed his fierce face, "You can't live, you can't die." "That can only be up to you, I have nothing to say." Zhao Chiman didn't speak anymore.The officials in the prison had no choice but to fabricate a confession and beheaded in Xishi.His body lay horizontally in a pool of blood, and his relatives hid far away for fear of getting burned.Wang Fangyi, Zhao Chiman's friend, sighed and said: "Luan Bu cried for Peng Yue, which is righteousness; King Wen of Zhou buried the dry bones in the wild, which is benevolence. People in lower positions do not lose righteousness, and people in higher positions do not lose benevolence. Isn't it okay?" He risked his life Dangerously collected Zhao Chiman's body and buried it in the western suburbs.When Li Zhi heard about this, he did not pursue Wang Fangyi's crime.Wang Fangyi is the cousin of the abolished Empress Wang.Li Zhi was originally weak and tired for months, coupled with strong mental stimulation, triggered vertigo and fell ill for several days.After recovering from the illness, he still ignored government affairs on the grounds of recuperation, and handed over the memorial to Wu Zetian for review. He watched dances and listened to music day and night, indulging in sensuality.Ever since he banished his eldest grandson Wuji, he has been restless, sometimes distressed, sometimes depressed, sometimes feeling empty, distracted, distracted, lost, like a reed that has been beaten by wind and frost, he has lost his vitality, and there is no smile on his face. Even talking has decreased.Later, I heard that when Wuji was escorted on the road, the tree fell and the monkeys scattered. The scene was very bleak. Only Zhongshu's servant Shang Guanyi and Yue prostitute Fenghe went to see him off.On the one hand, he sighed for his uncle, and on the other hand, he was sincerely grateful to Shangguanyi and Fenghe, so he ordered Fenghe to enter the Yichun courtyard of the Inner Jiaofang, and specially gave him a residence, and gave him a fish-shaped bag to prove his favor—a fish worn on his body one by one. She soon called her to her side and became an "internal prostitute" who accompanied her around.Among all the civil and military officials in the Manchu Dynasty, Li Zhi only summoned Shangguanyi, chatting and laughing with him, talking about poetry and prose, dancing and writing, and the monarchs and ministers seemed to have become literary friends.Poetry circles in the early Tang Dynasty still followed the Huayan style of the Six Dynasties. There were too many poets who wrote court poems or erotic poems. Changsun Wuji, Li Yifu, and Shangguanyi were more famous.Among them, the most famous is Shangguan Yi. During the Taizong Dynasty, he was a servant of the court and often drafted documents for the emperor.His poetry creations, called "Shangguan Style", are almost all works of "Yingzhao", "Yingzhi" or "Fenghe". "Echi" and "Remnant red and bright pink are reflected in the curtain, and butterflies and warblers gather outside the window" are all some flamboyant words and phrases, and many people have imitated them.Li Zhi also admired his poems and prose, and deliberately imitated them.One day, Li Zhi made an exception and summoned Shangguanyi in the bedroom, leaving only Gao Yansi and Wang Fusheng to wait on him, and gave Shangguanyi a seat.The monarch and his ministers share similar interests, and after a period of close contact, Shangguanyi no longer feels cramped, and opens up, speaks freely, and expresses his feelings directly. "Your Majesty is sullen and sullen. In Yichen's opinion, the shadow of the treason incident has not been erased from his heart." "I'm very sorry that I demoted him to Qianzhou without meeting my uncle." "Hey, I dare to say it bluntly, if Your Majesty had summoned the Taiwei to ask about it, maybe you wouldn't have the troubles you have today." "How do you say that?" Li Zhi opened his eyes wide. "Wei Jifang's dissidents are not known to the officials. As for the Taiwei, he is busy writing and sorting out historical records and poems, but the officials have never noticed that he has rebellious intentions, let alone any abnormal behavior." "Didn't uncle have a heated fight with Wei Jifang and others?" "Wei Jifang is the crown prince washing horses, and his poems and essays are all sent to Wei Jifang for engraving. Naturally, there are many contacts." "Let's not talk about it." Li Zhi picked up his cup and took a sip of tea, "They call me a foolish king, and they want to support Liang Wang Zhong as the throne, how can they say that they have no resentment." "That's not what I said. It's about Empress Wu blinding the Holy Majesty, worrying that the imperial power will fall into her hands. That's what the clouds cover the day in Taiwei's poem." "It's justifiable." "Since this is the case, it would be unfair to demote the Taiwei." Li Zhi twirled a small beard on his chin, and wrinkled his forehead in thought: "If you want to be rehabilitated, you must ask Xu Jingzong and Xin Mao to review the case." "no." Shangguanyi quickly waved his hand, "They handled the case, and it would be unfair for them to review it. Your Majesty, if we want to find out this case, we must have the respected Sikong come forward." "Okay. I will send an edict to order Li Jin, Xu Jingzong and Xin Mao to review the Changsun Wuji's conspiracy case. Before the imperial decree was issued, Wu Zetian got the news. She was so surprised that her eyes were straightened, and cold sweat was seeping from the roots of her hair. out. "It's better to plan than to be anxious." She calmed herself down, "Well, we must try to prevent Li Jin from interfering. However, this cannot be discussed with the emperor, and we can only do it behind his back." Fifteen Clan Chronicles and Surname Records The west-slanting sun shines on an official sedan chair. The official sedan chair walks through the streets and alleys, and hurriedly walks towards Li Jin's mansion in Jinningfang.Shangguanyi, who was sitting in the sedan chair, wiped the sweat from his forehead with a silk handkerchief, while thinking about how to persuade Li Jin to uphold justice and rehabilitate the unscrupulous conspiracy.Li Jin is the only surviving founder of the Tang Dynasty, and has a high reputation.However, he came from a low family background and was a military general. He entered the middle and late stages of Zhenguan. Cracks appeared in the group, and they couldn't close the film.And for the emerging power of the Wu clan, he is also a vested interest. Gong Zhizheng, the first-rank Sikong, has nothing to ask for, and keeps a considerable distance, and is always on guard against their madness and rising momentum. It won't hit him.However, after all, he came from a poor family, and it was easier for him to communicate with the common people, and his heart was always inclined to the Wu Clan's side.Shangguanyi is a typical literati who is not proficient in politics. He is deeply influenced by Confucian ethics such as the three cardinal principles and five permanent principles. Even his own defense ability is very poor.Li Ji, who has come through turbulent times and wars, has been on the road of life and death since childhood, often relying on accurate judgment to save himself from danger.Shangguanyi couldn't compare with him in his sensitivity and decision-making ability to the crisis.Li Jin, who was in a high position, seldom interfered with government affairs. He lived in seclusion, reading military books, watching songs and dances, and enjoying family happiness.At that time, he was sitting in the shade of a tree in the back garden chatting with his younger brother Si Wei Shaoqing Li Bi and his eldest grandson Li Jingye.Hearing the guard's report: "Zhongshu Shilang Shangguanyi is asking for an audience!" He stroked his gray beard and thought for a while, then said to himself: "What is he doing here, this nerd?" "It's okay to be idle. Instead of sitting idle, it's a pleasure to listen to him reciting poems." Li Jingye looked at his grandfather, then at his uncle.Li Bi pursed his lips, but stopped talking.Li Jin frowned, and said, "Listen to those empty and flirtatious words, what is the practical significance, should they be eaten?" "Grandpa lives like this," Li Jingye twitched his eyebrows, "I think it's boring to avoid reality." "You little bastard, you only know one thing, and you don't know the other thing. Grandpa has lived to this age, and he has seen through many things. He is indifferent to fame and wealth, and cultivates his moral character, in order to ensure the safety of his family and descendants." "Children and grandchildren have their own blessings. Grandpa doesn't have to worry so far. He can live his life well and have a clear conscience." "Everyone wants to be an upright person, but sometimes it is inevitable not to do something against their will." "Grandpa has great achievements, who are you afraid of? What are you doing against your will? You have to say what you have to say, and you have to do what you have to do." "Dedication," Li Bi interrupted and shouted, "It's good to listen to your grandfather more. It's not easy for him to live in this life. Being a human being is a great learning. If you don't do it well, you will lose your head, and even harm the whole family." .” Li Jin thought of the death of Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and other senior officials, their descendants actually committed treason and their families were ruined.There was an inexplicable fear in his heart, his hairs were trembling, and he shuddered.Lessons learned from the past, we must guard against the passing of time, and strictly discipline future generations.He stood up abruptly, and said to Li Bi seriously: "If there are unworthy descendants in our family, in order to prevent disasters before they happen, if there is any disturbance after my death, you should simply execute him in advance." Li Jingye slightly Startled, did not say a word.Li Bi silently nodded.Li Jin walked towards the inner hall while turning his head and said, "Let's chat with your grandparents again, I'll go to receive Shangguanyi." When Shangguanyi saw Li Jin in the East Flower Hall, he cupped his hands and said, "Master Sikong, please save Changsun Wuji!" Li Jin's heart shook for a moment, then he calmed down, and cursed in his heart: You nerd, so impatient, can you do a good job? ?He ordered his servants to serve tea, and after the guests and hosts sat down, he said gracefully: "Don't worry, Mr. Shangguan, if you have something to say, speak slowly." "The emperor ordered Lord Sikong, Xu Jingzong, and Xin Mao to review the case of Wuji. Sikong is a hero who founded the country, and he kept his promises. It is up to you to uphold justice to reverse the case." Li Jin analyzed the emperor's decree to review the eldest grandson Wuji's rebellion case, obviously because of his nephew and uncle's affection.However, this case involves a power struggle, and if the grievances are found out, there will definitely be a few more lives lost, so why bother?Besides, the downfall of the Changsun Group has nothing to do with him.Empress Wu and him both came from poor families, and there was no conflict of interest between the two parties, so why should they oppose her.Li Jin is old and sophisticated, and he knows in his heart when he is old, the more he thinks about it, the more he feels that it is not suitable to do such a thing, so he shirks: "I am old and weak, and I am sick, so it is really difficult to obey orders." "Sikong and Uncle Guo have been officials in the same dynasty for decades, and they were both the late emperor's right-hand man. Now that Uncle Guo has been framed, can you bear to die?" Shangguanyi raised his eyebrows and opened his eyes wide. "If you want to save Wuji, unless the emperor grants mercy. Otherwise, no one has the ability." "Isn't the emperor's order to re-examine Sikong very obvious?" "It's a pity that I am taking medicine to treat my illness, and I am really powerless." "Then what should we do, won't this matter go to waste?" "Sir Shangguan," Li Jin cupped his hands, "I ask you to do this for me." "Hey, how can I block Jia Xu Jingzong's attack?" "As the saying goes, text comes to text to block, martial arts comes to martial strategy. You are all literati, why can't you resist?" "Lord Sikong, you still have the time to joke around, but I can't stand it anymore." "Don't worry, I will take this matter seriously." "With your old man's words, I can rest assured." Not long after seeing off Shangguanyi, General Xin Mao came to visit again.Li Jin welcomes him into the West Flower Hall, and after serving tea and watching the seats, the host and guest exchanged greetings.The two of them are about the same age, and Xin Mao will look old and inconvenient to move around. "The old man is hardworking in state affairs, why did he take time out of his busy schedule today to come to the humble house for a walk?" "bother you for something." Xin Maojiang took a sip of tea to moisten his throat. "I came to you with something urgent." "Hey, it doesn't matter if it's important or not, why don't you send a letter from Mr. Xiang?" "No. This matter has a lot to do with it. You must talk to the old man in person." "what is the matter?" "The emperor ordered you and Xu Jingzong to review the case of Wuji, what's your opinion?" "Seek truth from facts and judge impartially." General Xin Mao was entrusted by Xu Jingzong to find out the details, and he couldn't help being secretly surprised when he heard Li Jin's blunt answer.He secretly took a look at Li Ji, and asked further tentatively, "When is Lord Sikong planning to go to Qianzhou?" "I am taking medicine, and I will leave when I recover from my illness." "Okay," Xin Maojiang heaved a sigh of relief, "I'll wait for you to go together." "It's up to you, I think you don't have to think about me, you can do things on your own." Li Jin is worthy of being a great military strategist. He applied the falsehood and reality in the art of war to social life and dealing with people in the world. Wake up, angry and it seems unreasonable.General Xin Mao bid farewell to Li Jin, hurried to Xu Jingzong's private residence, and learned Li Jin's original words.Xu Jingzong grinned and said with a wry smile: "The old slicker is really powerful, no wonder even Emperor Taizong couldn't do anything about him." "How do you say that?" Xin Maojiang raised his chin and twirled a handful of pale beard. "He didn't want to participate in the re-examination, but he didn't dare to disobey the holy order, so he had to delay the time on the grounds of illness." "Nights are long and dreams are many, and things change for a long time. We can't procrastinate." "He skating here, knowing that we can't delay, so I threw a sentence to you, you can do your own thing. If you do it, he is one of the supporters. If you make a mistake, he can clean himself up." "Then what should we do?" "I can't think of a way to deal with it for a while, so I have to go to the palace to report to the queen and ask her to take it." Xu Jingzong prepared a sedan chair to enter the palace, but Ding Dian told him that the emperor was lucky enough to go to the palace of the sun, and the empress was not free, and there was something to do tomorrow See you in the afternoon.As soon as night fell, the Temple of Sun was lit up.Under the light, Wu Zetian was at his desk copying the copybooks of the Lanting Preface, while Li Zhi was watching from the side.In the early Tang Dynasty, due to Li Shimin's strong advocacy, Wang Xizhi's calligraphy prevailed. Wang Xizhi, an outstanding calligrapher in the Jin Dynasty, was good at Zhen, Xing, and cursive scripts, especially Xingshu.Although regular script, running script, and cursive script had appeared before the Tang Dynasty, official official documents still used official script and seal script. Writing was laborious and difficult to identify. Obviously, it could not meet the needs of efficiency in the Zhenguan era.Li Shimin complied with the trend of the times and the development trend of writing from complex to simple, and by virtue of Wang Xizhi's reputation, he promoted the reform of calligraphy in the early Tang Dynasty, unified the situation of independent portals since the Southern and Northern Dynasties, and made Wang Shu a national calligraphy. The authenticity of the book style.Under the influence of Li Shimin, Li Zhi and Wu Zetian learned from Wang Shu, and both achieved something.Wu Zetian's fonts are delicate and strong, boldly innovated on the basis of inheritance, and have a style of their own.Li Zhi looked at it for a while, and said with emotion: "The difficulty of learning books is that the spirit is the most important, followed by the shape and quality, and those who have both are the ancients. The insights of the late emperor are really unique and incisive." "It's better said by the first emperor," Wu Zetian put the pen on the pen holder, and stretched his wrist. "People who study calligraphy must first understand Wang Youjun's wonderful skills. The real book, Le Yi's running script, Lanting preface; cursive script, ten Seven posts. Then understand the essence of his calligraphy and achieve both spirit and form." "Writing and composition are the same as being a human being. If the mind is upright, the characters will be in harmony with Yuanmiao. If the mind is not upright, the characters will be leaning, and if the ambition is not in harmony, the characters will be upside down." "Front and oblique are also relative terms. From the side, it seems to be crooked; but from the front, it is just upright. There is only one standard for testing whether the writing is upright, and whether things are done correctly. .Being right will help you a lot, but losing your way will help you a lot. Those who lose the hearts of the people will inevitably fail, and those who win the hearts of the people will eventually win.” "Zi Tongzhen is a female class super, a female strategist, sensitive and eager to learn, and good at thinking. She makes plans and plans as she pleases, and never makes mistakes." "As the saying goes, an upright heart leads to a spirit. The ministers and concubines don't make mistakes, the main reason is that their minds are upright. The top ones contribute to the emperor, and the bottom ones share the best for Li and common people. Therefore, both sides have a source of success, and they are invincible." "You have a wealth of knowledge and can use it freely. Where is the secret?" "I learned it, here," Wu Zetian stretched out his hand and pointed to the north wall, "These are all my favorite books." 李治踱动了几步，把目光停在殿角的书架上：“你又增加了一架新书？” “书是新弄来的，但大部分都曾经阅读过。” “哟，又弄了一本太公六韬” “太公六韬是我的案头书，”武则天露出一种自得的神态，“案面上的这本快摸烂了，架上的那本备用。” “借一本给我看看，父皇生前也常常翻阅这本书。” “传闻老君阳给先帝三卷天书，其实就是太公六韬。此书博大精深，文武权略与战策兼备，所言俱为周文王和武王时期的事。皇上读过尚书，不妨两相对照看看，那样也许体会得更深刻些。三国时刘备也非常推崇太公六韬，白帝城托孤时还跟诸葛亮谈到了该书。可惜诸葛丞相太忙，没有静下心来钻研，以至北伐失败，抱憾终生。” 李治受舅舅长孙无忌和母后的影响，从小熟读经书，爱好文学，对于兵书战策之类不感兴趣。李世民留给他的帝范十二篇，也是从正面讲述的用人治国的根本法则。因此，他的思路窄狭，视野也不开阔，只知道就事论事，然而又缺少主见，人云亦云，由人家摆布，把他推到前台，仅仅起了个传声筒的作用。武则天明显不一样，她生性明敏，涉猎文史，历经九磨十难，死里逃生，阅历丰富，曾经作为侍候皇上的宫女长期呆在李世民的身边，直接观察他如何处理朝政，应付种种突发事件，耳濡目染，受益匪浅。在她看来，一代王朝也是一个活的生命，必须不断更新，进行新胨代谢。艰苦创业，打下江山之后，由外戚和功臣等组成的贵族官僚集团的地位逐渐巩固下来，他们又成了保守势力，躺在功劳簿上吃老本，作威作福，竭力打击新生力量，扼杀新生事物，变成了社会发展的拦路虎和绊脚石。汉朝的吕后协助髙祖刘邦诛杀功臣，说明开国皇帝心狠手辣，冷酷无情。而从另一个角度来看，又觉得似乎迫于无奈，不得已而为之。开明的唐太宗坚持不杀功臣，重用以长孙无忌为代表的外戚，最终受制于功臣外戚，违背自己的心愿立慊弱的李治当太子，让他继承了皇位。李世民当年压抑在内心的苦恼和烦闷，武则天相当清楚，给她上了生动的一课。现在武则天挑动李治清洗了元老重臣和外戚，可以说完成了李世民的遗愿，把皇权重新收回到了天子的手中。百足之虫，死而不倕，况且无忌还活着，武则天当然不会善罢甘休，就此住手。她精抻奋发，从来都不感到满足，女皇梦没有实现，任重而道远，还得一步一个脚印地走下去。虽然贵为皇后，可是仍有人轻视她，说她出身卑贱，是满身铜臭味的商人的女儿。运筹打倒旧门阀，又成了当务之急。 太公六韬中说：“发之以其阴，会之以其阳。”意思是处理军国大事准备要充分，要严守机密，等到条件成熟，就要大张旗鼓、雷厉风行地展开攻势。 贞观十二年春正月，专旨召武则天为才人入宫不久，氏族志最后定稿，收入了二百九十三姓，一千六百五十一家，姓分九等，共计百卷，李世民诏令颁行天下。所谓氏族，就是士族。魏晋南北朝系指“官有世胄，谱有世官”的身份性的士族，唐初则指非身份性的士族。李世民之所以重修氏族志，就是想打破魏晋以来的门阀制度。 最初，魏文帝确立九品中正制，把各郡有声望的人即士人，按才能分别为九等九品，朝廷按等选用叫做“九品官人法”。各郡担任“大中正”的，都是豪门世族。九品中正制相应成了世族地主，即贵族阶层操纵政权的合法体制。隋文帝洞察其弊端，下令废除中正制，实行科举制度，为庶族士人进身官场打开了一扇门窗。 唐承隋制，继续采用科考取士。可是，不管天下属隋属唐，魏晋以来所确定的上品氏族，如山东崤山以东的崔、卢、李、郑，都无法动摇他们的髙贵门第，即使唐朝皇室李姓，也落到了三流以下。 庶族若想抬高身价，一是不惜用大量的聘金跟士族联姻，二是离乡别井，迁到人生地不熟的地方，冒称家道中落的名门之后。李世民恼火老牌士族凌驾于以宗室与功臣为主体的新兴贵族集团之上，决计以“尚官”的原则取代魏晋以来“尚姓”的原则，诏命吏部尚书髙士廉、御史大夫韦挺、中书侍郎岑文本和礼部侍郎令狐德棻，负责修订氏族志，用新门阀代替旧门阀，重新排位。李氏皇族跃居第一等，外戚列为第二等，崔民干等名门贵族由第一等降到了第三等。 然而，李世民以“刊正氏族”禁止“卖婚”的构想，并没有收到预期的效果。山东士族虽然因其世代衰微，全无冠盖而降低了族望，新贵们却慕其祖宗的显贵或荣耀，不惜多输钱币，缔结婚姻。房玄龄、魏徵、李筋等甚至带头攀附旧族，与之联姻。 高宗朝，社会上联姻照旧崇尚门阀，甚而至于愈演愈烈，一些衰宗落谱的旧士族，反而自称“禁婚嫁，益自贵”，暗中相互聘娶，置“禁卖婚”的诏令于不顾。 武则天尤其不能容忍的是，她的父亲武士鹱，堂堂的开国功臣，官位并不算低，也和许多庶族出身的新贵们一样，没有收人氏族志。但是，她的处境和作为大唐天子的李世民明显不同，急于提高武姓的地位，又不宜公开表态，以免造成不良印象，说她处处都在为个人争荣誉，争权夺利。 咬着嘴唇忖度片刻之后，她想出了一条计策：最好由他人出面，自己暗中操纵，同样可以达到目的，又可以避免非议。 第二天午后，武则天在就日殿正殿召见了许敬宗，授意他奏请皇上下诏，将礼部郎中孔志约和着作郎相仁卿等修改的氏族志，改编为姓氏录。 许敬宗额头皱起深深的皱纹，抬眼望着武则天，说：“娘娘，当务之急，应该是彻底打倒长孙无忌，挖树刨根，以绝后患。至于修改氏族志，迟一点，早一点，并不影响大局。” "No." 武则天踱了几步，回转身来，“双管齐下，一手抓姓氏录，一手抓复查无忌案。姓氏录由你最后把一次关，立即公布。复查长孙无忌谋反案，也要双管齐下，一方面派人去黔州，逼迫无忌自尽；另一方面，设法拖住李筋，不让他插手。” “辛茂将虽然可靠，但是年老多病，不及袁公瑜有魄力。臣想让袁公瑜去黔州，娘娘以为如何？” "Well, yes." “现在人手不够，最好尽快把李义府调回来。” “暂时不行，得放到解决无忌以后再说。” “派哪些人去拖住李勤呢？” “最近，兵部尚书任雅相和度支尚书卢承庆，同时擢升参知政事，都很可靠。还有黄门侍郎许圉师，准备任命他当散骑常侍、检校侍中，也可以派上用场，考验考验。你分别去串联一下，分一分工，让他们和辛茂将轮流去李筋府上拜访，旁敲侧击，晓以祸福利弊，暗示他安心养病，便万事大吉呶。” “娘娘英明，考虑得又周到又仔细。” “用不着奉承，赶快去落实。” 武则天诡秘地笑了笑“事务繁杂，你肩上的担子重，不可粗心大意哟。” “老臣谨奉懿旨，不会让娘娘失望。” “单纯谨慎不行，”武则天加强了语气，“既要稳打稳扎，又要迅速果决。” 许敬宗行完跪拜礼，转身朝殿门外走，武则天又喊住了他：“注意，不可顾此失彼，本宫等候你的佳音！”显庆四年六养二十二日，李治敕令改编氏族志为姓氏录入以皇后家族、国公及三公、太子三师、开府仪同三司和尚书仆射为第一姓，文武二品及知政事三品为第二姓，其余各以官品髙低为标准，共分九等。自此，士卒因军功提升到五品以上的官位，便进入了士人一流，当时人称它为“功勋表格”。时光如江河一般不停地向前流去，金风消暑，天气渐渐地凉爽起来。许敬宗将武后的懿旨秘密传达给中书舍人袁公瑜，袁公瑜带着一行随从和公差，日夜兼程赶到了黔州。长孙无忌站在破落失修的院墙的一角，仰望云天，长吁短叹。忽然听到一阵急促的马蹄声，他从院门朝外面一瞧，只见袁公瑜等气昂昂地来了。袁公瑜在大门口下了马，径直跨进堂屋，呼唤道：“长孙大人！” “噢，”长孙无忌迎了出来，“不知袁大人驾到，未曾远迎，休得见怪。” "You are Welcome." 袁公瑜彝孔里哼哼着，“下官奉旨而来，请讲清楚你们串通谋反的内情。” “此事纯厉无中生有，叫老夫从何说起？” “韩瑗他们都划了押，你还抵赖干什么？” “韩瑗人都死了，未必尸体还能开口说话？”袁公瑜涨红了脸，恼羞成怒：“你到底说不说？告诉你，不要敬酒不吃吃罚酒。早说为好，免得动刑。” “老夫身为国舅，谁敢动我一根毫毛？” “请放明白点，如今你是国贼，皇上降诏赐你自缢。” "I do not believe." “不信？”袁公瑜双肩耸了耸，大摇大摆地走到堂屋正中，面南而立，喊道：“长孙无忌接旨！”长孙无忌迟疑了一下，面北跪了下来：“臣长孙无忌接旨。” 袁公瑜从袖筒内取出“圣旨”，亮着嗓子宣道：“奉天承运，皇帝诏曰：长孙无忌受褚遂良、柳奭和韩瑷等人的挑唆煽动，图谋不轨，罪不容诛，赐其在流放地自尽。钦此！” “吾皇万岁，万万岁！”长孙无忌叩头接了圣旨，却在原地立定了。 “长孙公，走啊。” 袁公瑜阴阳怪气地说，“迟早反正一死，留个全尸多好。” “老夫要上书皇上，洗清不白之冤，否则死不瞑目。” “用不着延宕啦，老人家，这回你不想死也得叫你死。” 袁公瑜用手掌拍了三下，门外走进来两班公差，一班手持夹棍，一班手捧白绫，在长孙无忌对面站住了。 “你们要干什么？”长孙无忌脸孔发黑，冷汗涔涔。 “二者选一，”袁公瑜摊开一只手，“请便。” “小人得志，得志的小人，不要高兴得太早了，一切才刚刚开始，我的今天，说不定就是你的明天，助纣为虐者，决无好下场。” “何必怨天尤人呢？骂我们，消消气，倒无所谓，可是把当今圣上比作纣王，那可就要罪加一等。” “我从来不恨皇上，只怨他受了你们的蒙蔽。你们这些狼心狗肺的家伙，不得好死！”长孙无忌一抖衣袖，拿着白绫转进了内室。沐浴之后，他换上了白色的丧服自斟自饮，喝下了人生的最后一杯酒，然后把白绫挂到梁上，点燃了香炉里的植香。望着缕缕飘向白绫的青烟，像受了无限委屈一样，这样高傲的长者终于忍不住抽泣起来。室内烟雾沉沉，愈来愈显得阴暗，他感到一阵强烈的晕眩，胸口发闷，耳内嗡嗡然响，倏忽之间，眼帘浮现出相貌酷似李世民的吴王恪的幻象，忽而双眼喷火，忽而怒目四顾，忽然幸灾乐祸似的狂笑。六年前，他借高阳公主与房遗爱谋逆案处死吴王恪时，吴王恪咬牙切齿地诅咒道：“列袓列宗的神灵共鉴，不久的将来，无忌一定会灭九族！”如今果然得到了验证。但他始终想不通，雉奴为什么要处死他，他只相信这一切都是“美女蛇”武后的所作所为。 “大唐必然会亡在她的手中，这个妖妇，比吕后更毒辣，野心更大。哈哈，”他仰天纵声大笑，“强中必有强中手，因果报应，天道循环，似乎谁也无法逃脱。嗨，不管怎么说，老夫已年过花甲，也算活够了。” “你还在唠叨些什么？”门外传来袁公瑜的声音，“老人家，说得再多也没用啦。” “我说的你不懂。” 长孙无忌隔着关紧的门窗没好气地回答说，“也许当初我迫使太宗立他当太子时就为自己种下了苦果，也给大唐的社稷埋下了危机。天呀天，难道果然如秘记所言，非要演出一场唐三代，女主昌的闹剧吗？不过，即使她的本领再大，也无法维持到底。历史就是这样，风水轮流转，你方唱罢我登场。” “快点儿，别磨磨蹭蹭的，安安心心上路吧！” “用不着逼迫，我自然会走。最后求你做一件事，你知道，我这一辈子很少求人，仅此一次。求你回京后，奏明皇上，如果他还认我做舅舅，就让我陪葬昭陵，永远去侍候太宗皇帝和文德皇后。” 内室静了下来给人心灵以极大压力地沉默着。袁公瑜又等了一阵，这才破门而入，见长孙无忌悬吊在从横梁垂下来的白绫上，已经断了气。长孙无忌的尸体运回长安，李治大哭了一场，下诏以国舅礼安葬，陪葬昭陵。武则天表现出一种超然的姿态，没有干预。但是，姓长孙和姓柳的人家，受长孙无忌和柳奭牵连的，她一户也不肯放过，被贬降的官员，有十三人，一律抄家没藉。于志宁由华州剌史再贬到偏远的荣州〔四川荣县〕当刺史，于姓人家的九位官员也跟着被贬黜降职。自此以后，朝廷大权落入了皇后武则天的掌握之中。八月，从普州召回了李义府，任命他当吏部尚书、同中书门下三品。李义府开头显贵后，自称祖先是赵郡人，跟当时第一等门第世家的赵郡李姓论辈排行，不少李姓子弟看重其权势，认他做堂叔堂兄。给事中李崇德把他列入家谱，而当他被贬为普州剌史时，立刻从族谱中删除了他的名字。李义府怀恨在心，再度担任宰相后，便指使别人诬告李崇德，逮捕下狱，迫使他自杀。长孙无忌死后，李治深感歉疚，好像有根无形的鞭子，日夜都在鞭挞他的灵魂。回想往事，痛心疾首，神思俱乱。他责备自己太忘情，太做过了分，感觉受了武则天和许敬宗的蒙骗。然而哑巴吃黄连一苦口难开，只能生闷气，或者摇头叹息，或者关在殿内摔东西，发泄怨忿。不久他发了头眩症，眼前金星乱飞，耳朵里犹如奏响了钟磬一样铮铮轰鸣，头愈来愈沉重，太阳穴和心脏隐隐作痛。他紧闭着双眼呻吟着，高延嗣和王伏胜好劝歹劝也不肯服药。武则天闻讯赶来了，上前抱住他像哄小孩一样哄了一气，忽然他哇地一声哭了起来，推开武则天，顿足捶胸地嚷嚷着：“都是你的馊主意，活活逼死了我的舅舅！” “皇上息怒，”武则天辩解说，“他自作自受，不要错怪臣妾。” “你说说，舅舅到底是怎么死的？” “袁公瑜回朝复命时，不是奏明了皇上吗？他羞愧难当，懊恼不已，又感到绝望，自己悬梁自尽。皇上不计较他的谋逆大罪，还让他陪葬昭陵，并没有亏待他嘛。” “朕要赦免舅舅的后裔，把他们从流放地召回来。” “皇上爱怎么做就怎么做，只不过，请听臣妾一言，不要法外施恩，以免上行下效，造成不良的影响。” 李治嘟着嘴巴：“偏要，偏要。” “你是皇上，不可耍小孩子脾气，一切都要以社稷为重。” “不依我的，我就不服药。” “皇上原来在跟臣妾赌气，嗨，犯得着吗？今后臣妾什么事也不插手了，百依百顺，做一个贤妻良母。快服药，我喂你，好不好？”武则天陪在李治身边，精心照料，几天后，他的头不痛了。深秋季节，太阳黢淡。李治和武则天来到禁苑中散步，微带寒意的风吹拂着袍袖，四野笼罩在浅黄色的雾霭里。远望终南诸峰，杳杳冥冥，宛然一团团青烟紫雾，融进了苍茫的云海里。北面横贯东西的渭河，水上的舟船，有的在扬帆航行，来来往往；有的恍若浮在水面的水鸟，漂漂荡荡。苑内的树木，黄叶纷纷舆落，一片跟着一片向行人的脚下滚着。武则天用脚踢了一下落叶，偏过脸去对李治说：“外面走一走，多舒服。太极宫地势低，又阴暗又潮湿，还经常闹鬼，臣妾替皇上着想，今年冬天不如去洛阳。” “朕的头眩症刚刚痊愈，就怕受不住路上的颠簸。” 李治生来好静恶动，犹犹豫豫，推推脱脱。 “在御辇内垫上软垫，缓缓行驶，臣妾坐在旁边，护着你。” “你真会想，算我服你啦。” “皇上，多活动活动，疏散疏散筋骨，对龙体有益处。臣妾可不是单凭个人爱好，贪图游玩。” “什么时候启程？” “闰十月初。” “来得及吗？” “请放心，我会安徘得周周到到的，让皇上满意。” 武则天回到就日般，李义府请求召见。他报复李崇德之后，名声更加狼藉。然而他还在挖空心思钻营，还想给儿子娶一房名门闺秀，借此提髙家门的声望。最初，李世民痛恨山东士族自以为有很髙的门第与社会地位，跟别人缔结婚姻的时候，总是尽量向对方索取钱财，于是重修氏族志，企图抑低山东士族的族望。并且以身作则，王妃、主婿皆取当世勋贵名臣家，未尝尚山东旧族；同时阻止勋臣贵戚和新官之辈跟山东士族联姻。然而种种措施都不奏效，既没有达到禁止“卖婚”的目的，也不能禁止山东士族世代出现髙官而抑低其族望。比如崔姓十房，终唐一代，共出了二十三位宰相，不能不令人咂舌。李治颁发的姓氏录，又被人暗中饥之为“勋格”，一些名门贵族和士大夫反而以自己的家名登在姓氏录上为耻。李义府寻找名门联姻，想往自己的家门“贴金”，到处碰鼻，没有人答应。他气得两眼泛白，眉毛胡子都抖动起来，呼嗤呼嗤地对武则天说：“尽管先帝有遗旨，皇上又下诏发布了姓氏录，而那些旧士族仍和以前一样，装腔作势，妄自尊大，只在他们内部通婚，不理会外姓。” 武则天知道李猫的思维并不弱于她，可惜的是