The sutra of rebirth written by King Zhao Shuo of Chu was handed over to Li Xun and asked him to take him to the imperial tomb of Zhao Zhi of Xingzong to burn it. Unfortunately, this wish may not be realized.

Li Xun could not make a decision on this thing without authorization, and took it to the imperial tomb to burn it. He could only hand it over to Zhao Xun as soon as possible, and Zhao Xun decided how to deal with it. Otherwise, who would know what Zhao Shuo wrote, this matter is difficult to explain.

Zhao Xun looked at Zhao Shuo's blood book in his hand. He carefully read the contents inside. It was indeed only a few hundred words of the sutra of rebirth, and there were no other sensitive words.

Li Xun bowed and said, "Emperor, Zhao Shuo hopes to use this blood letter to worship the former emperor to fulfill his filial piety."

Qian Mingdu said coldly: "If Zhao Shuo had this filial piety, he would not have done so many traitorous things."

"The emperor will not accept Zhao Shuo's filial piety."

Li Zhongquan took two steps forward and bowed to Zhao Xun and said, "Your Majesty, Zhao Shuo has a lot of connection with the Yang family. I suggest you make a decision early to get rid of this hidden danger and don't wait."

Li Xun glanced at the two of them and couldn't help but frowned, asking the emperor to execute his own brother in front of him. Is this what a minister should say?

"Emperor, Zhao Shuo's plan to kill Yang An and Yang Zuo and take the initiative to hand over the military power, but he still has some contributions."

Li Xun said truthfully, and at the same time reminded Zhao Xun that Zhao Shuo’s actions in Luojing were made contributions but not wrong. Moreover, from the beginning to the end, King Zhao Shuo of Chu did not show any rebellious intention. Among the three princes, Zhao He, Zhao Xun and Zhao Shuo, Zhao Shuo was the first to withdraw. Such a person who had no great mistakes was just because he had a close relationship with the Yang family and could kill his brothers without authorization based on this charge, which would probably damage the emperor’s reputation.

Qian Mingdu looked at Li Xun and sneered: "Mr. Li and Zhao Shuo have been together for some time, but they have some feelings."

Li Xun looked at him coldly and said in a low voice: "Sir Qian, don't be bullshit if you have something to say."

Li Xun has heard of it. Qian Mingdu and Li Zhongquan, privately, often slander and talk badly in front of Zhao Xun, and slandering and cracking down on themselves as the basis of their promotion. In Li Xun's opinion, this is to step on his own and speak normally just now. Qian Mingdu immediately brought words in his words and slandered Zhao Xun in front of him. It was unbearable, and Li Xun immediately scolded him.

Qian Mingdu was slightly stunned, then reacted, his face turned red, and he pointed at Li Xun and said angrily: "Mr. Li, you are so brave. You dare to speak dirty words in front of the emperor."

Qian Mingdu really didn't expect that Li Xun would dare to insult him in front of Zhao Xun.

Li Xun rolled his eyes and refused to argue with him at all.

Lu Bojiang, who was standing aside, quickly stood up and interrupted: "Your Majesty, what Lord Li said is not without reason. The King of Chu did not commit any serious crimes, but made considerable contributions to Luojing. If he was killed for no reason, many ministers in the court would probably not be convinced."

Qian Mingdu sneered: "Those ministers who were dissatisfied are all accomplices of the King of Chu."

Lu Bojiang glanced at Qian Mingdu and said with great dissatisfaction: "Sir Qian, if this is the case, you'd better not go outside and talk, otherwise many ministers will cause trouble for you."

Qian Mingdu bowed to Zhao Xun and said shamelessly: "Minister is open-minded, has a clear conscience, and is devoted to serving his loyalty to the emperor, and is not afraid of others causing trouble."

Zhao Xun waved his hand and smiled, "I naturally believe in Lord Qian's loyalty."

Qian Mingdu, Li Zhongquan and others followed Zhao Xun before he became the crown prince. They were Zhao Xun's absolute confidants. Sometimes, whether they can get the trust and promotion of the emperor or whether they can become high-ranking officials has nothing to do with their ability. For example, Qian Mingdu and Li Zhongquan have very poor abilities and bad character, but they have followed Zhao Xun for a long time and have always been very loyal. It is based on these things that after Zhao Xun took office, the first thing they consider is the people who value and promotion, not Li Zhong, Yang Daolin, and Huang Sui, who are capable of being good, but Qian Mingdu and Li Zhongquan.

Seeing that Qian Mingdu had gained a price, Li Zhongquan quickly expressed his loyalty: "The loyalty of the minister to the emperor is also a testament to heaven and earth."

Zhao Xun smiled and nodded at Li Zhongquan. These two people have been following him for many years. No matter how difficult it is, they will never leave each other. There is no need to question their loyalty.

It has been almost one month since Zhao Xun succeeded to the throne. The most difficult time period for the new emperor has been successfully passed. What Zhao Xun needs to consider now is the next action and direction.

In the military, Zhao Xun was generous and amnesty to those soldiers who participated in the coup, but this was not the case, so Zhao Xun would not pursue it. In fact, Zhao Xun was ready to clean up and eliminate the three armies of the Yulin Guard and the Imperial Army, but it was not a large-scale purge, but only selectively purges the middle and high-level generals of the army. Zhao Xun would not let go of any of the higher-level generals involved in the coup.

After nearly a month, under Li Zhong's adjustment and dispatch, the military's emotions have basically stabilized, and it is time to use the knife.

Zhao Xun had already made plans and plans in the military, and then the court, which made Zhao Xun very troubled.

It is not difficult for ordinary officials to adjust, but the difficult thing is the Political Affairs Hall.

In the fifth year of Chengping, after the victory of the Battle of Jiangnan, Zhao Zhi increased the original seven prime ministers of the Zhengshi Hall to nine. Now, in the past five years, there have been no new members of the Zhengshi Hall. In the late period of Zhao Zhi's rule, the political struggle was the most intense, and this situation was very strange and unusual.

The nine prime ministers at the beginning of the Political Affairs Hall are.

Minister of Personnel, Right Prime Minister, Yang Daolin.

Minister of War, Left Prime Minister, Li Zhong.

Liu Zhigu, Minister of Works

Liu Zhongyuan, the prince Zhanshi, and the secretary of the Central Secretariat

He Zhongkai, Minister of Revenue

Liu Guanghui, Minister of Justice

Qin Anming, Minister of Rites

Zheng Renjie, Right Attorney of the Ministry of Personnel

Xiao Hui, the assistant to the political affairs, and the affairs of the Secretary of the Central Committee

With the successive dismissal of Xiao Hui, Liu Zhigu, Liu Zhongyuan and other three, six ministers are on duty in the current Political Affairs Hall.

These people are all old ministers during the Zhao Zhi period and have no close ties with Zhao Xun. Moreover, in the years when Zhao Xun and Zhao He competed for the crown prince, except for Li Zhong who clearly stood on Zhao Xun's side, the other prime ministers were either neutral or both.

The Prime Minister of the Political Affairs Hall who truly participated in the competition for the prince at a deep level, except for Li Zhong who was entrusted by Zhao Zhi, there was really no other person.
Chapter completed!