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Chapter 268: Clearing Obstacles

Wang Ju’s speculation is correct.

Two days later, there was indeed a visitor, and the person who came was really the one named Wei Xuanzhen.

Wei Xuanzhen was actually a famous figure in the Great Zhou Dynasty. It can even be said that Wu Zetian’s title of emperor today also has a great relationship with him.

After Emperor Gaozong's death, Li Xian was briefly appointed as emperor. Wu Zetian had no chance, but Li Xian was afraid of his queen Wei. His father insisted on letting his father be the prime minister. However, her father was just a state official like the governor. Compared with the prime ministers of the three provinces, it was a thousand miles apart. So Prime Minister Pei Yan and others strongly opposed it. Li Xian refused and finally blurted out and said, "So what if I give it to Wei Xuanzhen by the country, let alone a mere servant."

Pei Yan was frightened and without saying a word, he immediately went to report to Wu Zetian, who was the Empress Dowager at that time. Wu Zetian seized the opportunity to depose Li Xian, and ordered Pei Yan and Liu Yizhi, General Yulin Cheng Wuting, and Zhang Qianxu led his army into the palace to announce the imperial decree of deposing the emperor, and then helped Li Xian go to the palace. At that time, Li Xian said: "What are my sins?" Wu Zetian answered him: "If you want to give the world to Wei Xuanzhen, how can you say you are innocent!"

Although even if Li Xian did not have such a fault, it was inevitable that Wu Zetian usurped the throne, but Li Xian was rare to "work hard" and was directly deposed. Since then, he has become weaker.

Wei Xuanzhen was dismissed from office because of this, but recently King Luling arrived in Luoyang again, and his status began to rise. Although he had no official position, he had become a person that cannot be ignored.

Although Qin Shaoyou had never seen Princess Wei, it is believed that those who can be Princess must be the most beautiful country. Therefore, when they first saw Wei Xuanzhen, they were born with a handsome appearance. Although there were traces of time on their faces, they had a fairy-like temperament.

Qin Shaoyou is no stranger to Queen Wei.

In fact, he had heard rumors in Luoyang for a long time. Since the resurrection of King Luling, the crown prince has always been low-key. Even all officials avoided it, but some of the Wei family members took advantage of it and were probably instructed by Concubine Wei.

According to the countermeasures that Qin Shaoyou and Wang Ju had previously figured out, Qin Shaoyou naturally had a way to deal with them. He smiled and took Wei Xuanzhen to the central hall.

Wei Xuanzhen was like a spring breeze and said, "I came along the way. What I saw and heard. Meng Jin was a huge business. Such a large-scale construction was really a big deal. In the past, I only heard that the Duke of Wei had great financial resources. When I saw him today, I realized that the rumors were indeed true."

Qin Shaoyou hurriedly invited him to sit down and said modestly: "Where is it, Mr. Wei came to be proud of me. Even if we build a large scale of construction, I am afraid that it will not be the words of Mr. Wei."

Wei Xuanzhen shook his head quickly and said that this was a true word. In fact, he didn't agree with the Qin family's wealth. He knew that building a city like this was indeed a big deal. However, this city has begun to take shape. He has been following along but he didn't agree with it. He just felt that the city was built too shabby.

To put it bluntly, Wei Xuanzhen looked down on such a rough way to build a city.

The Wei family is also a family family. Although the Wei family in Wannian County is not top-notch, it is also a second-tier line. The city built by Qin Shaoyou is obviously too practical, without any decoration or fancy. In this Zhuangzi, what Wei Xuanzhen saw is probably the same. There are all the functional things in the Zhuangzi, but it is just too simple.

But the purpose of his visit this time was nothing more than to make Qin Shaoyou, so naturally it was impossible to tell the truth. He smiled and said, "Now Duke of Wei is also well-known, especially in the battle of Pingna Li Longji, Luoyang and inside and outside, everyone praised him. What we need most in the Great Zhou Dynasty is a loyal and courageous person like Duke of Wei..."

He hyped for a while, and Qin Shaoyou naturally just listened, but was guessing in his heart whether this guy was sent by Concubine Wei or by Li Xian?

He thought about it, and then couldn't help but mutter: "It shouldn't be sent by Li Xian. Wei Xuanzhen doesn't seem to know about the matter between Li Xian and the eldest princess. If he knew about it, wouldn't it be possible to use this to make friends with him? Li Xian was naturally unwilling to deal with the Wei family with him because of the eldest princess' affairs. In this way... this should be the decision of Concubine Wei."

When Qin Shaoyou thought of this, he smiled and greeted him. Wei Xuanzhen had heard that Qin Shaoyou was a chef, and he was not polite and often had evil things with others. He thought it was not easy to deal with. Who knew that this guy could even talk and laugh with him? Neither side mentioned the main topic, but Wei Xuanzhen changed the subject and talked about the tea. Qin Shaoyou naturally had a deep conversation with him.

After more than an hour, after eating seven or eight pairs of tea, Wei Xuanzhen seemed satisfied and stood up and said, "It's not too early, and I'll come to visit you after a while. At that time, I'll ask Duke Wei to teach you some tea ceremony."

Qin Shaoyou said with regret: "Why are you leaving so in a hurry? Why are you better leave after eating?"

Wei Xuanzhen shook her head and said, "It's not a few miles back to Luoyang, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient."

Qin Shaoyou had to send him out. The two seemed to be in a warm mood and said goodbye.

But Wei Xuanzhen left the village and rode his escort to Luoyang City. Along the way, he looked good, but he followed one of his confidants and said, "Lord, is it because he has no fun with Qin Shaoyou, otherwise why would he be depressed?"

Wei Xuanzhen said lightly: "This Qin Shaoyou seems to be trying to find a way out." Wei Xuanzhen couldn't help laughing, showing a contemptuous look: "But who is not looking for a way out inside and outside Luoyang? Who will be the emperor in the future and who will have a way out. This is the case for those high sects, and Qin Shaoyou is the same. I am just a test now, but he is very smart and quickly beats the snake and sticks. This is good. If he can hold him, the prince can rest assured."

"It's just a warrior..." the confidant said contemptuously.

Wei Xuanzhen just said calmly: "It's true, but it's very useful. The position of the prince has been stable. Now I'm not worried about anything else. There is only one thing. I'm afraid that I'm afraid that after Your Majesty's death, if someone doesn't accept it, it will breed some changes. This is the most terrifying thing. With this Tiance Army, you can rest assured."

Wei Xuanzhen revealed the truth about the incident. Qin Shaoyou is not very useful to the prince now. The only use is that once Wu Zetian dies, the entire Luoyang will form a power vacuum. At this time, prestige and so-called orthodoxy cannot be suppressed. The only way is to the army. Although the number of Tiance troops is small, it is a force that no one dares to underestimate.

Wei Xuanzhen was playing the horse leisurely, and he was proud of the spring breeze. He seemed to feel that his attitude of just now made him feel a little unhappy, so he couldn't help but say, "But Qin Shaoyou is a chef after all. Although he has made contributions, he is at most a dog-slaughtering person. I have to do it today, stop... and return to the city."

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Qin Shaoyou sent Wei Xuanzhen away. When he returned to the central hall, a person flashed out of the side room, Wang Ju, who had been hiding on the side.

Wang Ju was behind the curtain, carefully observing and listening to the conversation between Qin Shaoyou and Wei Xuanzhen.

Seeing Qin Shaoyou come back, he pursed his lips and smiled, saying, "Duke Wei, congratulations."

Qin Shaoyou shook his head: "Where does the joy come from?"

Wang Ju restrained his smile and said seriously: "Didn't the Duke of Wei have already begun to plan a way out?"

When Qin Shaoyou heard this, he smiled and said, "Mr. Wang is spending time with me?"

In front of Wang Ju, Qin Shaoyou rarely speaks in such a tone.

Wang Ju's face became even more solemn. He looked at Qin Shaoyou deeply and said, "Did the prince also see the clue?"

Qin Shaoyou nodded and said, "Not bad."

Wang Ju sneered: "I looked at him carefully behind the curtain just now. When I saw him kneeling, he seemed cautious and he didn't want to put his sleeves on the desk. Although his face was friendly, his eyes were floating and his lips curled up, but it was too false. Duke Wei, although this person made friends with you because he used you, I believe that in this person's heart, Duke Wei was afraid... "

He did not continue to say the following words, but paused before continuing, "Now the Duke of Wei has something to use, so he has to do this, but one day he will not be able to use it?"

This is the key to the problem.

Qin Shaoyou pursed his lips and said nothing, and then asked for a long time: "So what should we do in your opinion?"

Wang Ju said lightly: "Now this Wei surname is proud, so he can't help but look down on others. Since he underestimated Duke of Wei, he should teach him a lesson."

Qin Shaoyou raised his eyebrows and said, "Does Mr. Wang have an idea?"

Qin Shaoyou knew what Wang Ju meant. If you want to make people equal, you have to get rid of others' arrogance. In other words, these people with the surname Wei are now ascending to heaven, but Qin Shaoyou's treasure should be held on King Luling. Why do you need these people with the surname Wei to be an agent? Instead of doing so, it is better to negotiate with King Luling directly. As for Wei Xuanzhen, it is best to sweep him away.

Wang Ju smiled slightly before saying, "I have compiled a letter just now and asked Duke Wei to see it. This letter is enough to make the surname Wei unlucky."

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Chapter completed!
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