aircannonsinc Chapter 309
Chapter 309
Jinluan Palace.
Officials lined up on both sides, and Wu Zetian sat high on the dragon throne.
She glanced around and saw that Gao Yang and Gao Feng's seats were empty.
Her phoenix eyebrows immediately raised.
"Where is the Minister of Revenue Gao Yang?"
Gao Yang had vowed last night that he was a very punctual person, but he was late today?
"He must have overslept. I heard that Mr. Gao went to the Rouge Pavilion last night. He must have indulged himself all night and was too tired, so he was a little late for the morning court today."
"I beg Your Majesty to spare him from punishment for Mr. Gao's overwork."
Lu Wen stepped forward and said righteously.
Seeing this, Wang Zhong also spoke in agreement, "Mr. Gao is full of vigor and vitality. He works for the country and the people and takes care of those lonely women. It is understandable that he is late once in a while."
Cui Xinghe glanced at Lu Wen, and then at General Wang.
He said nothing, trying to reduce his sense of involvement as much as possible.
And he also had a pair of dark circles under his eyes, because Cui Jian was too enthusiastic last night.
When he returned home, the concubine who had not yet married and had not even touched him was looking at him with a watery look, and on the table was the big black dog meat that Cui Jian had been raising.
At that time, his heart skipped a beat, thinking that something bad had happened.
Especially Cui Jian was excited, looking at him with an extremely eager and expectant look, and the little beauty looked at him with an admiring look.
Cui Xinghe hesitated for a moment, the little beauty's heart didn't matter, but Cui Jian's heart must not be hurt.
So he deliberately concealed everything and simply shaped his image.
There is no other reason, only filial piety!
In short, what happened in the imperial study was top secret, and the one-whip method and the land tax could not be achieved in one fell swoop, and there was a lot of room for operation.
At this time, a voice came from outside the palace.
"I didn't expect that Lord Lu and General Wang would care about me so much. I am really moved."
Gao Yang walked in from outside the Golden Palace, his eyes fell on Lu Wen and Wang Zhong.
The eyes were full of scrutiny, especially on Lu Wen.
Lu Wen and Wang Zhong were shocked and looked away at the same time.
They felt more and more that Gao Yang's eyes were becoming more and more intimidating.
"The Minister of Revenue discussed national policy with me in the Imperial Study last night until late at night. Cui Zhuangyuan was also present for this matter. He didn't go to the Rouge Pavilion for a night of nonsense."
At this time, Wu Zhao spoke lightly.
After a few words, Cui Xinghe immediately said, "Yes, Lord Gao did come to offer advice late at night and worked hard for me!"
Gao Yang looked at Cui Xinghe unexpectedly. Why did Cui Zhuangyuan start to lick?
He is obviously very arrogant and noble!
When they heard about the late night discussion of national policy, for some reason, Xu Xuanji, Lu Wen and others were all shocked and looked a little unnatural.
The living devil offered advice late at night, what kind of strategy needs to be offered late at night?
This doesn't sound like a good thing.
"But the family has its own rules, the country has its own laws, and since Mr. Gao is late, there must be a punishment!"
"Just fine him three hundred taels of silver and deduct it from your salary. I hope you will take it as a warning!"
Wu Zhao was wearing a golden dragon robe, her face was indifferent, and her voice sounded slowly.
Gao Yang was stunned when he heard it. He raised his head in shock and looked at Wu Zhao in disbelief.
Is this what a human would do?
The dignified empress, whose heart is smaller than his, fined him three hundred taels of silver?
You know, although he asked the empress for money last night, he only asked for thirty taels!
This time, deduct three hundred taels?
Lu Wen hurriedly bowed and said, "Your Majesty is wise!"
Gao Yang glanced at Lu Wen again, then retracted his gaze. Thinking about what would happen later, Gao Yang still bowed to Wu Zhao.
"I am willing to be punished."
Wu Zhao raised her eyebrows, and her phoenix eyes fell on Gao Yang, who had a calm face.
In the past, when Gao Yang was impeached, Lu Wen's behavior of adding insult to injury would have jumped out to scold him.
But today it was particularly quiet, even if he was punished, he was willing.
Something was wrong.
Quite wrong.
Wu Zhao stared at Gao Yang, who was standing in her position and began to close his eyes to rest, and couldn't help but look at him twice more.
"Your Majesty, I have something to report..."
At this time, some ministers also began to report, interrupting Wu Zhao's thinking.
She also suppressed her doubts and began to deal with state affairs...
"..."
At the same time.
In the Dali Temple.
A man with two small mustaches on the corners of his mouth, wearing an official robe, sat upright on a sandalwood chair.
There was a cup of hot tea on the table in front of him. The man picked up the cup and took a sip, looking relaxed and comfortable.
He was the chief of the Dali Temple, Tian Qing, a sixth-rank official of Daqian.
According to the rules of Daqian, he could not attend the court.Just go to the Dali Temple every day to deal with the backlog of cases.
Usually, he is very free, just basking in the sun every day, taking a nap during lunch break, and going home at sunset.
"Where are that crazy woman and that little beast?"
Tian Qing put down the hot tea in his hand and asked.
On the side, Wang Ergou hurried forward, "I have sent people to keep an eye on them. They are still hiding in the corner of Chang'an City. These two people are too ignorant. Do you want me to..."
Wang Ergou made a gesture of wiping his neck, and his eyes were murderous.
Tian Qing's eyes were deep and he shook his head, "You are smart and can figure out my thoughts."
"But Chang'an City is under the feet of the emperor. Fighting in the street has a huge impact. Once it is noticed by some big shots, the consequences are not something you and I can bear."
"Let's wait and see. If that crazy woman still doesn't know what to do in the next few days, don't blame me for being ruthless."
When Tian Qing said this, his eyes suddenly revealed a touch of cruelty.
"Then listen to your Excellency. Otherwise, if these two people still don't know what's going on in two days, your Excellency can tolerate them, but I, Wang Ergou, as your Excellency's most trusted confidant, can't tolerate them!"
Wang Ergou said loudly.
But at this time, a figure ran in quickly, shouting.
"My Excellency, something bad is happening!"