Impeachment will make me stronger, and I will be invincible on the road to death.

Chapter 254 The Contest in the Imperial Study Room
The news of capturing Yunzhou City was quickly delivered to Wu Zetian overnight.

Looking at the words in the letter that Yunzhou City was captured after only losing thousands of people, Wu Zetian felt a strange feeling in his heart.

"Yang Yanzhang is a useful talent, but if he is attracted by the Li family's forces, then I might as well destroy him from the beginning!"

This thought flashed past, and Wu Zetian gently put down the letter in her hand.

She did not let her dark thoughts continue to spread, but quietly spread the news to the ears of other ministers.

Li Dan only received the news about taking Yunzhou City at noon.

"When Li Xuance comes back, I will definitely listen to him talk about what happened in Yunzhou City!"

The victory of the Tang army inspired people and officials everywhere.

The oppression of Qinling was downplayed a lot overnight.

Many people are in urgent need of good news to prove that the Tang Dynasty in their hearts is not declining!
When Yang Yanzhang returned to Luoyang, he was welcomed by the people. They excitedly waved things in their hands to express their gratitude to him.

"Yang Zhongcheng, thank you for taking back Yunzhou City!"

"Lun Qinling is still guarding the border, Yang Zhongcheng, are you going to deal with him?"

"Lord Zhongcheng is the hope of our court!"

Similar words were said many times in one day, and the more Yang Yanzhang listened, the more panicked he became.

In such a situation, being loved by the people is not necessarily a good thing!
Wu Zetian wanted to ascend the throne and become the first female emperor in history. She secretly controlled the government and weakened Li Dan's power. Without her permission, Li Dan could not contact the government at all.

People's hearts are gradually tilting towards Wu Zetian.

But Yang Yanzhang appeared at this time!
If he took refuge with Li Dan, Wu Zetian would definitely not let him live in Luoyang!
"Xuan, Yang Yanzhang comes to see you!"

The civil and military officials in the court watched Yang Yanzhang enter the hall expectantly. He knelt down respectfully and briefly talked about the recent events in Yunzhou.

"Aiqing is flat."

Li Dan sat on the dragon chair and looked at him with relief.

Wu Zetian sat at the back and did not appear in front of everyone.

She wanted to show up, but the time wasn't right.

"Yang Zhongcheng, what do you think of the border issue? Should we send troops to attack Lun Qinling?"

Li Dan asked according to what Wu Zetian once told him.

After Yang Yanzhang thought for a moment, he replied: "As I see it, now is not a good time to send troops! Lun Qinling is eager for a head-on battle to stabilize his power, so that Songtsen, the Red Capital, cannot do without the Ga family, but in the Tang Dynasty But there is no need for this war!”

War is never a good thing for the people!
If possible, all people do not want to see war!

Especially when the political affairs in various places are not yet stable!

"Then...what does Yang Zhongcheng think we should do?"

Li Dan asked.

"According to what I see, the top priority is to understand Tridu Songtsen's attitude towards Lun Qinling. If he is afraid of Lun Qinling, we can make a fuss about this matter."

No one in the civil and military circles in the dynasty was a fool. As soon as Yang Yanzhang finished speaking, they realized what to do.

Li Dan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Then let Master Zhongcheng plan this matter! My dears, do you have other important matters that need to be addressed?"

Yang Yanzhang returned to the team and looked at the floor tiles at his feet.

Li Dan's attitude is Wu Zetian's attitude!

They did not ask for detailed plans in the court, but planned to let Yang Yanzhang explain the matter in detail after the court meeting was over.If the plan he provides is enough to satisfy Wu Zetian, the matter will be left to him!
But before that, Wu Zetian will definitely let Yang Yanzhang choose the team!

This is what gives Yang Yanzhang the most headache!
"I must have had a hard time following Li Dan in the past few decades. My career has probably reached the level of Zhongcheng. I won't be able to go any further in the future unless Wu Zetian passes away."

"But if she takes refuge with Wu Zetian, she will definitely not survive me. After she dies, I will definitely be suppressed by the Li family!"

If it were just suppression, Yang Yanzhang could have resigned from office and retired to the countryside when he was still several decades old.

I'm afraid that he will lose his life in the power struggle!
"No matter which choice you make, it's very dangerous!"

Yang Yanzhang thought helplessly.

If you want everything, you will get nothing.

There is really not much time left for him. After the court meeting is over, Wu Zetian will let him choose a team!

Until then……

Yang Yanzhang must give an answer!
If his answer didn't satisfy Wu Zetian, he wouldn't have to think about what would happen decades later!

I’m afraid I won’t even have a chance to think about anything tomorrow!
"If it really doesn't work... why not resign now and return home! I have captured Yunzhou City, and Empress Wu will definitely not make things difficult for me."

Yang Yanzhang had just made great achievements, and Empress Wu could not find any reason to take action against him.

Even if he proposed to retire to the fields at this time, Empress Wu would have to agree!
otherwise……

Rumors all over the world will not let Wu Zetian go!

Especially when the court is in turmoil!
After about half an hour, the court meeting finally ended.

When Yang Yanzhang followed the crowd and walked out, Eunuch Zhang ran to catch up with him and said, "Master Zhongcheng, the Queen Mother invites you!"

The courtiers who heard this sentence looked at Yang Yanzhang with clear faces.

"Lord Zhongcheng, please."

Yang Yanzhang, led by Eunuch Zhang, went all the way to the imperial study. As soon as he entered, he saw Wu Zetian sitting on a chair leisurely, and Li Dan was nowhere to be seen.

Once it comes to government affairs, Li Dan doesn't have much say or right to know!
Although Wu Zetian did not officially sit on the throne, she already controlled the entire government and could decide Li Dan's life at will!

Yang Yanzhang was about to kneel down and salute, but Wu Zetian stopped him.

"Yang Aiqing, there is no need to be polite, please sit down!"

Yang Yanzhang sat down in fear, raised his hands in the direction of Wu Zetian and said, "I wonder if the Queen Mother has called me over to discuss something important?"

Wu Zetian nodded and said, "The Ai family would like to hear your detailed plan on discussing Qinling. What you said at the court meeting makes sense."

Yang Yanzhang said: "The attitude of Tridu Songtsen is the most important. If he is really afraid of the Ga family as the rumors say, we can make them alienate!"

Wu Zetian nodded in approval.

Yang Yanzhang continued: "I have a plan that may solve the border crisis!"

"What's the plan?"

Wu Zetian became interested and asked.

"A plan to alienate people! But before the plan begins, we still need to understand Chidu Songtsen's attitude!"

Yang Yanzhang has already thought about how to deal with this matter!

"Then the Ai family will leave this matter to you!"

(End of this chapter)