Chapter 881 Gu Tingye offers advice to drive away Li Zhan

Although Gu Tingye and Li Zhan had met each other for many days, they had never had an in-depth conversation due to the numerous affairs, the death of the previous emperor and the ascension of the new emperor. The two put aside government affairs and talked about their experiences during this period, mainly about Gu Tingye. While talking, Li Zhan spent most of the time listening, nodding frequently, happy with Gu Tingye's fate.

The two chatted happily. Hua Lan ordered his servants to prepare a sumptuous meal. The two exchanged glasses and chatted until late at night before Gu Tingye said goodbye and left.

The next day, the officials received a report from Gu Tingye and learned about Li Zhan's position. Although they were dissatisfied with Li Zhan's insistence on opposing the imperial examination, they were still heartened that he did not fall to the Queen Mother. The battle between the monarch and his ministers did not involve political interests. It's just that our opinions are different, so the relationship has improved.

The officials watched the following people argue with each other and once again opposed the imperial examination. They pressed their heads with a headache and reluctantly announced the disbandment of the court again, leaving Gu Tingye and Shen Congxing behind.

The officials sat at the table, and King Huan Zhao Ceying sat at the bottom. Gu Tingye and Shen Congxing also took their seats after seeing the ceremony.

The official was a little tired and looked a little ugly. He looked at Gu Tingye and asked expectantly.

"Zhong Huai, can you find a way to get Mr. Li to give in? He has always been firmly opposed to the imperial examination dispute and has always been in harmony with the Queen Mother. It is not an option to continue like this!"

Gu Tingye looked at the official's ugly face and quickly stood up and bowed.

"In the official family, Ziqing is only opposing the imperial examination, and is not on the same side as the Queen Mother!"

The official closed his eyes to rest, waved his hand for Gu Tingye to sit down, took a few deep breaths, adjusted his posture, opened his tired eyes, looked at Gu Tingye who was anxiously defending Li Zhan, and said.

"Okay, okay, I understand that Mr. Li is indeed not from the Queen Mother's party, but every time I bring up the imperial examination dispute, he fiercely opposes it. The Queen Mother's party takes the opportunity to make trouble, which makes me very passive and can only take steps. If you give in, if you continue like this, you will definitely be controlled by the Queen Mother and unable to use your hands and feet!"

When Gu Tingye heard this, he was also silent. Now the relationship between the Queen Mother and the officials has been on the same level since the imperial examination. Everything must be fought. As long as it is something that the officials agree to, the Queen Mother's party will definitely oppose it. Both sides Completely disregarding the safety of the government, it has become a dispute of temper, just fighting for the sake of fighting, without caring about the right or wrong of the matter. If this continues, it will inevitably cause chaos in the court.

King Huan Zhao Ceying glanced at the troubled Gu Tingye and calmly said some fair words.

"Xiangong Li has outstanding talents, profound knowledge, far-reaching vision, and a strategic mind. He is indeed rare in this dynasty. He is also very handy with government affairs. All things are easily solved in his hands!"

King Huan glanced at everyone present. They were all from Yuzhou. There was no need for him to hide them and said bluntly.

"Even if Mr. Li becomes the Prime Minister, he will definitely do better than Mr. Han!"

The official glanced at King Huan, thoughtfully, and remembered the memorials submitted by Li Zhan, which he had corrected in the past. Indeed, there must be countermeasures for everything, and they were careful and steady. He did not need to worry at all, and could not find anything wrong. He couldn't help but nodded in agreement with King Huan's words and said with some disappointment.

"It's a pity that he is a tough guy and is unwilling to give in to me. Otherwise, I will definitely be a minister of the humerus and have many people to rely on!"

Gu Tingye also had a look of approval, and sighed to the officials and King Huan.

"I have been friends with Ziqing for a long time. I have discussed ancient and modern times with him many times. He knows everything about the world, and his talent is unparalleled in the world. No one can match him!"

Shen Congxing looked at the three people who praised Li Zhan's talent and scratched his head. He was a rough man who only knew how to march and fight and nothing else. So he didn't believe it and questioned Gu Tingye.

"Did Zhong Huai praise Xianggong Li too much?"

Gu Tingye wasn't upset at all. He knew that Shen Congxing was a rough man and didn't understand what Li Zhan was capable of. Seeing that he didn't believe it, he continued.

"He is an expert in astronomy and geography, articles and poems, three secrets and six strategies, water conservancy and farming, formation of troops, laws and punishments, and he knows everything! He can be ten times or a hundred times better than me!"

Shen Congxing looked at Gu Tingye with a look of admiration on his face and his eyes widened. He admired Gu Tingye's abilities very much. Among them, only Gu Tingye had both civil and military skills and unparalleled strategy. Today, the official can become the emperor because of Gu Tingye's plan. , is the number one hero of the official family. If Li Zhan's talent far exceeds that of Gu Tingye, then he is indeed a genius in the world.

When the officials heard this, their faces became even more sad, and they sighed and exclaimed.

"That's why I have a headache. Every time Xianggong Li quotes scriptures to refute the controversy over the Imperial Examination, no one in the civil or military circles in the dynasty can compete with him, which makes me helpless and even more aggrieved!"

In fact, the official felt uncomfortable. He was already in the wrong. This time, he was heartbroken by Li Zhan's reasoning, but he couldn't refute it. After a long time, he became unbearable.

The official straightened up, looked at Gu Tingye expectantly, and said bluntly.

"Zhonghuai, you are resourceful and know Mr. Li very well. Is there any way to prevent Mr. Li from getting involved in the imperial examination dispute? I will have some time to relax. Don't worry, I will never force Mr. Li to agree. This matter!"

Gu Tingye looked troubled. He knew Li Zhan well enough to know that he was a man of firm belief. As long as he made a decision, even the nine cows could not pull him back.

When the official saw Gu Tingye's expression of embarrassment, his disappointment flashed away and he said in frustration.

"It seems that Zhong Huai has nothing to do. In this case, he can only fight with Mr. Li to the end!"

Gu Tingye's expression changed. Since ancient times, conflicts between kings and ministers would inevitably result in injuries. He didn't want anyone from the official family or Li Zhan to make any mistakes.

In fact, Gu Tingye really had an idea in his mind that would make Li Zhan unable to intervene in the imperial examination dispute, and even if Li Zhan knew about this strategy, he would definitely fall into it willingly.

Gu Tingye sat on the Taishi chair carved from huanghuali wood, watching him and King Huan discussing how to deal with the Queen Mother's party and how to deal with the tough-minded Li Zhan. After all, he still didn't want Li Zhan to have a conflict with the official family. He swallowed his saliva and raised his voice. A little dry, he opened his mouth and said.

"In the official family, I am good friends with Ziqing, and I know that he has always had an ambition, which is to imitate the champion prince, ride the horse on the Yin Mountain, and seal the wolf as a slave."

The officials and King Huan were a little surprised. Who was Li Zhan? He was a Tanhualang who was born in the Imperial Examination. He served as an Imperial Examiner and a Censor. Now he is the Privy Councilor of the imperial court and the Vice Minister of Zhongshu. He is also the Privy Councilor. The two of them were really surprised that the leader of the civil service, who held the position of deputy prime minister and was no less powerful than Mr. Han, aspired to become a champion-style military commander.

Gu Tingye stood up and bowed.

"Please ask Your Majesty to order Prime Minister Li Xianggong to inspect the border defense and rectify military discipline. I am sure he will not refuse. This will take at least half a year, which is enough for the officials to settle the dispute over the imperial examination. Even if Xianggong Lin returns to the court, Tang, it’s a done deal, there’s nothing we can do!”

The official nodded and was overjoyed. He immediately drafted an edict and ordered Li Zhan to inspect the border defense, rectify Hexi, rectify military discipline, seal the four-way system to appoint envoys, recruit envoys, and command Qinfeng Road, Yongxing Military Road, Hedong Road, Hebei The West Road and the West Third Road are given the power to deal with the situation as the opportunity arises. They can act expediently and kill first and then report later.