The Lone Star of the Tang Dynasty

At the same time, in a deep house compound in the south of Chang'an City, the courtyard is deep, the flowers and trees are sparse, and the willows and flowers are bright.

An old man sat upright, holding a bowl of steaming soybean porridge in his hand, savoring it slowly. This person is Cui Baihe, who is famous as the Jingshi, and there are several old people who are also old and energetic sitting around him, each of whom is also tasting the same bean porridge.

Cui Baihe took a bite of gruel, as if reminiscing about the precipitation of the years, and breathed a long sigh of relief leisurely.

"I remember when I was a child, my father would always make this bowl of farmer's bean porridge for me every New Year's Day, and warned me to remember the hardships of entrepreneurship and protect the foundation left by my ancestors. He mentioned with emotion that the bean porridge that carried the family memory was widely known in ancient times because of the story of Shi Chong and Wang Kai fighting for wealth in the Jin Dynasty.

After hearing this, several colleagues nodded their heads in approval: "Brother Cui's words show that your family has a noble demeanor, adheres to the ancestral teachings, and warns future generations with this bowl of poor bean porridge every year during the New Year's holidays, and is a good story to be diligent and thrifty!" As soon as the words fell, several beautiful maids appeared at the right time.

"Master, the porridge has run out. The handmaid said respectfully.

"Well, get down. Cui Baihe answered, in fact, he only took a symbolic sip, mainly in this form to celebrate the big events that happened in the court today. The maidservants then took away the bird's nest heart soybean porridge that only drank a small sip, Cui Baihe took out a lake silk handkerchief and gently wiped the corners of his mouth, and then threw it into the trash, his face was solemn, and he turned to business.

"Ladies and gentlemen, today's events are long overdue. "

As soon as Cui Baihe's voice fell, the old men around him immediately adjusted their postures, sat upright, and echoed: "That's true, it's time to give Li Er a little color." "

"If you can't cure the Turks, can't you cure Li Er?" everyone's dissatisfaction with Li Er was obvious.

Cui Baihe waved his hand to signal everyone to be quiet, and then indignantly expressed the grievances in his heart: "Since Li Er usurped power and seized the throne in Xuanwumen and imprisoned the first emperor, our family has lost its protection and suffered from his oppression and humiliation. Although he knew a little about the art of war and had a huge amount of power, now his atrocities have aroused public anger - innocent and mutilated people, resulting in the unjust death of my grandson Cui Zhengde in prison. My Cui family has been heirlooming poetry and books for generations, abiding by discipline and law, but they have suffered such a catastrophe! What is even more outrageous is that he also implemented the imperial examination system in an attempt to subvert the old order

At this moment, Cui Baihe raised the crystal clear and priceless luminous cup, which was filled with grape wine that the Cui family had purchased at a high price from the Western Regions. The old men responded, raising their glasses and drinking together, laughing loudly, and the room was full of spring.

Everyone understands that after today, Li Er has completely offended the people of the world. His abuse of lynching and disregard for court procedures undoubtedly made the nobles of the whole world hate him to the core.

Behind the laughter and anger, there was still a hint of worry on everyone's faces.

Cui Baihe saw through their thoughts and smiled slyly: "I'm afraid you still have some doubts in your hearts, right?"

"Alas...... What Brother Cui said really touched our hearts. "

"That's right, although Brother Cui said it easily, but after all, this matter is very important, what if it fails? Or Li Ergou jumped over the wall in a hurry and used the army to suppress hundreds of officials, how should I deal with it at that time?"

Although Cui Baihe behaved calmly, this move to force the palace was risky after all, and any slightest accident could bring catastrophic consequences, which made everyone present unable to completely let go of their worries.

Cui Baihe laughed heartily, and his eyes flashed with determination.

"It is reasonable for you to have concerns, after all, it is the work of a wise man to worry about defeat before he thinks about victory. However, it is not unprepared for the fact that we are rushing to the battlefield with the strength of our people today. His words exude confidence and certainty.

"Don't think that we are going to the meeting empty-handed, you must know that we carry the most powerful weapon - public opinion!" Cui Baihe paused slightly, and his tone increased.

At this time, Zheng Taiming, the patriarch of the Zheng clan in Xingyang, took over the conversation, smiled leisurely, took out a letter from his sleeve, and read it aloud: "Your Majesty kills innocents indiscriminately, how can this be called the way of the monarch? Since ancient times, harsh government has been more terrible than a tiger......

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Zheng Taiming read the contents of the letter word by word, and the smile on his face became brighter and brighter. The words on this letter are the words of accusation that Zheng Xuannian raised his arms and shouted outside the Suzaku Gate.

He went on to explain: "We chose to defend Li Shimin on the streets of Chang'an instead of in the inner court of the palace to let the people see that we are gentlemen who ask for their lives and uphold justice." Of course, that's not critical. "

"The most important thing is that when these facts are exposed in public and confronted by Li Er and thousands of people, his popular will be lost. "

Zheng Taiming asked with a smile on his face, but also full of deep meaning, "Let me ask, since ancient times, how many emperors who have lost the support of the family and aroused the anger of the people have been able to sit firmly on the dragon chair?"

When several old men heard this, they couldn't help laughing out loud and admiring: "This script is really wonderful! Even we are enthusiastic when we listen to it, not to mention those low-level people." Today, don't say that you want Li Er to bow your head and admit your mistakes, I'm afraid it's not impossible to even let him abdicate!".

Cui Baihe, Zheng Taiming and other powerful people of the family are pushing cups and changing lamps in laughter, immersed in today's major victory of overthrowing Li Er and canceling the imperial examination.

In the small courtyard filled with the smell of wine, when a cheerful atmosphere was strong, suddenly a small servant broke in and shouted loudly: "Master, something is wrong!"

Seeing this scene, Cui Baihe's brows furrowed, his face sank, and he reprimanded him rather unhappily: "What's the matter? Don't you see me entertaining guests? What about your master Cui Yun? How did he discipline his subordinates? I think it's too little lesson, go and call him over to me!"

The little guy was obviously frightened by this sudden rebuke, and he struggled to explain: "But my lord, the old mother of the young family is seriously ill, and she has sold a few acres of thin land to raise medical expenses, and I beg the lord to be gracious ......."

However, Cui Baihe did not listen to his explanation, and was furious, and ordered him to be dragged out of the family to serve and expelled from the Cui family's door.

At this time, he just wanted to immerse himself in the joy of celebrating the victory, thinking that no trivial matter could be worth today's great joy.

The little guy was dragged away in grief, but the letterhead slipped to the ground at this moment.

After Cui Baihe caught a glimpse, although he didn't want to scan his friends' Yaxing, he still picked up the letter out of curiosity.

When he opened it, his face turned pale instantly, as if it was really as pale as a swan's feather, and as dead as a dead paper.

“...... The emperor found auspiciousness and issued an edict declaring ......".

"5,000 catties per mu?!".

Cui Baihe's heart was pounding in disbelief. If such a bizarre thing were to be spread, how would the people react?

The letter goes on to describe that the emperor, on the occasion of announcing this so-called "auspiciousness", decided to share this heavenly gift with the people of the world.

After the news came out, the people in Chang'an City were shocked, crying and crawling, and the sound of the mountain crying long live shook hundreds of miles, and even birds and beasts avoided it.

Then, the emperor issued a second edict, detailing the details of Cui Zhengde's extravagant and erosive life, which made the people sad and angry.

When the emperor counted Cui Zhengde's crimes and exposed what he had done in Chang'an, the people were filled with righteous indignation and shouted in unison: "Long live Your Majesty, Your Majesty is wise!"

However, the emperor laughed and said that since he was called the faint king, why did he need such many officials to serve, so he ordered all officials to be demoted three levels in a row, and vacated the position for outstanding talents in the imperial examination.

Before the letter was finished, the last line hit Cui Baihe like a thunderbolt from the sky: "Old man Cui Yun heard the news, suddenly fell ill, and has now ......passed away due to heart disease."