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

Chapter 79 Ku Liqiu Shenji appears!
The matter of selling the cannonballs was quickly finalized. Datang was willing to buy it, and Po Zan was even more willing to buy it. You and I were willing to do it, and there was nothing wrong with it.

However, in order to avoid leaks, only a few people knew that Yang Yanzhang planned to buy low-end artillery shells.

Because of this, all the officials who had seen the power of the new artillery shells were quite critical of this deal.

Fortunately, this matter was initiated by Yang Yanzhang, and Yang Yanzhang had previously impeached and eliminated traitors such as Xue Huaiyi, Lai Junchen, Zhou Xing, and Suo Yuanli, which made all officials respect him, so they all restrained themselves and did not discuss this matter in the court. thing.

But the fact that most ministers are unwilling to impeach Yang Yanzhang does not mean that no one will give up this opportunity.

Qiu Shenji, who had just ascended the throne as General Zuojinwuwei, was so greedy for profit that he came up with Yang Yanzhang's plan.

This time, Qiu Shenji impeached Yang Yanzhang after a period of observation and preparation.

In the past, Yang Yanzhang was favored by Wu Zetian and escaped safely many times. This had made him realize that Wu Zetian treated Yang Yanzhang differently from others.

Later, the deaths of Lailai Junchen and others confirmed his guess.

Therefore, Qiu Shenji concluded that if ruthless officials like them do not want to make progress, they will still use the old tricks to frame ministers and beat them into submission, which will no longer work.

If he wanted to be promoted to a higher position, Qiu Shenji felt that it was reasonable and well-founded to obtain a teacher with a good reputation.

For example, this time Yang Yanzhang presided over the renting of cannons and selling cannon shells. This is something that everyone knows and is irrefutable.

"Haha, you are unwilling to impeach Yang Yanzhang out of face and affection, and you don't bother to take the credit, so don't blame me for being rude!"

After making up his mind, Qiu Shenji began to impeach Yang Yanzhang without hesitation at the court meeting.

"The Queen Mother! Chen Qiu Shenji wants to impeach Yang Yanzhang, the censor Zhongcheng!"

When the officials heard this, their expressions suddenly became strange.

Qiu Shenji knows with all his toes what he wants to impeach Yang Yanzhang!

Although the officials found it difficult to accept the betrayal of the country's artifact, they felt that Yang Yanzhang was more important than the cannonballs.

But the person they were unwilling to impeach was taken advantage of by Qiu Shenji.

For a time, many ministers felt itchy with hatred.

Wu Zetian was behind the curtain and couldn't see her expression clearly. She just asked calmly: "Oh? What's wrong with Yang Yanzhang? Do you want to impeach him?"

Qiu Shenji said righteously and loudly: "Queen Mother! The cannon is so powerful that it belongs to our country, the Tang Dynasty! With this thing, Tubo has only recently stopped looting the frontiers! Now Yang Yanzhang has sold the artifact to Tubo for money!" If Tubo gets this thing, the Tang Dynasty is in danger! I ask the Queen Mother to strictly investigate traitors like Yang Yanzhang to protect the peace of the Tang Dynasty!"

As soon as these words came out, Zanpo, the Tibetan envoy, suddenly showed a look of astonishment and began to murmur in his heart. "Although I saw the power of the cannonballs that day, after thinking about it carefully afterwards, 1 taels of gold per piece was really too expensive! At such a high price, I couldn't even buy a few of them with all my strength! Originally, I planned to meet the Empress Dowager of the Tang Dynasty today. I talked about this and lowered the price, but I didn’t expect someone to mess with this! Although I don’t want to buy cannonballs at a high price, I can’t let this person ruin my situation!”

Thinking of this, without waiting for others to say anything, Zan Po was the first to be unable to hold her breath and shouted directly at Wu Zetian: "Queen Mother! In a big country like the Tang Dynasty, you can't just keep your words!" I have discussed this matter with the Censor Zhongcheng Yang Yanzhang a few days ago, and the Queen Mother also nodded! Even if you want to regret it, you have to sell me some of Tibet!"

Wu Zetian waved her hand impatiently: "Since I have promised you, I will not regret it. You must go first and don't interrupt."

When Granny Zan heard this, she was immediately happy. She had no intention of lowering the price, for fear that there would be another change in the transaction.

When Qiu Shenji heard Wu Zetian's answer, he felt something bad in his heart.

In order to avoid the outcome of stealing the chicken but losing the rice, Qiu Shenji immediately attacked the ministers!
"Wei Xiang! You have a distinguished status, and you have just suffered a loss from Tubo in the Western Regions! You know the power of Tubo best! Our Tang Dynasty could not defeat Tubo. Now that Yang Yanzhang sells cannons to Tubo, then our Western Frontier Wouldn’t it be more dangerous?”

Wei almost vomited out the old blood after taking a mouthful of it!
The only stain in his life was the defeat in the Western Region!
But Wu Zetian didn't pursue this matter, and now Qiu Shenji, a villain, stood up and said this!

Therefore, Wei Baiji immediately snorted: "The Tubo soldiers are indeed brave, but we, the men of the Tang Dynasty, are not vegetarians. The fact that the Tang Dynasty can set up the Protectorate in the Western Regions is the best proof! How can I, Wei Baiji, be so brave in a short time?" If you are defeated, you are saying that the Tang Dynasty cannot defeat Tubo? Qiu Shenji, you are slandering the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty. Such remarks will bring shame to us and the Emperor and Queen Mother!"

Qiu Shenji didn't expect that when he failed to force Wei Tieqi to express his position, he was bitten back. He was suddenly shocked and angry. However, in order to ensure the success of impeachment of Yang Yanzhang, he risked his life this time!

"Just now, it was just a slip of the tongue. I am willing to accept the crime and be punished! However, one code is the same, and I want to ask Prime Minister Wei. If these cannons and shells are sold to the Tubo people, what will the soldiers below think?"

Wei Daiqian's expression changed, and he opened his mouth several times but was speechless, because if this news spread, the soldiers below would definitely hate Yang Yanzhang, especially those who had seen the power of artillery shells with their own eyes.

Seeing that he couldn't answer, Qiu Shenji became proud again.

"The Empress Dowager knows this! Prime Minister Wei is worried about this matter. I think this matter should be treated with caution! Even if the Tang Dynasty sells cannonballs and you rent cannons to Tibet in order to fulfill its promise, Yang Yanzhang must be punished severely to set an example and also to the following. The officers and men will give an explanation!"

Wu Zetian was also a little annoyed at this time. Naturally, Yang Yanzhang's plan could not be told to others. If it were told to people like Qiu Shenji, who knows if they would leak the information.

But she also knew that it was not just Qiu Shenji who was asking, but countless people in the government and the public were discussing this matter and wanted an explanation.

If a reasonable explanation cannot be given, this matter will definitely continue to ferment. It would be better if there is no more trouble in the Western Regions. If Tubo comes back, all charges will be placed on Yang Yanzhang.

As another participant in this matter, she will also be affected. It is very likely that the military officers and soldiers will have different ideas and be used by people who support Li Tang to join forces to oust her.

Seeing that no one among the officials was willing to defend Yang Yanzhang, and no one could defend Yang Yanzhang, Wu Zetian took a deep breath and resorted to her last resort.

"Yang Yanzhang naturally has a reason for saying this! Come here! Invite Yang Yanzhang to the court immediately and let him give a reasonable explanation to the officials!"

As the saying goes, to untie the bell, you must tie the bell. Whether this matter can be resolved smoothly depends on Yang Yanzhang's performance.

(End of this chapter)