Once the final decision of Concubine Xue is established, the cabinet will have a backbone.

The four husbands still took turns to the cabinet to sign official documents according to the rules of the cabinet.

The rotation system of the prime minister is the principle of decentralization, checks and balances established by Li Zhongyi. The logic is not complicated, and it is to prevent a certain prime minister from being too powerful.

Although the cabinet has divided military power, police power, supervision power and spy power, it is undeniable that the cabinet plays an important and decisive role in finance, economy, people's livelihood and other matters.

Just as the capital was in trouble, the old lady Zhe from the Zhe family in the northwest stepped into Kaifeng City from the Zhuque Gate.

When Li Zhongyi was preparing for the Northern Expedition, Old Lady Zhe submitted a memorial saying that he was old and had good legs and feet, and planned to move into the capital to retire and enjoy a peaceful life.

In name, Mr. Zhe returned to Beijing to retire. In fact, he took himself as a hostage and planned to stay under Li Zhongyi's nose.

The purpose is actually very simple, so as not to avoid Li Zhongyi being suspicious of the Zhe family in the northwest, which would be a big problem!

After Mr. Zhe entered the inn, he immediately submitted a memorial to the ruling royal family, telling the Li family that he had come to Kaifeng from the northwest.

The Tongjinyinfang Department, which was responsible for uploading and distributing memorials, was originally affiliated to the Political Affairs Hall. Later, after Li Zhongyi took office, it was changed to the ruling royal government, which was directly under the jurisdiction of Li Zhongyi.

The importance of Tongjin Banking and Taiwan Department is not an exaggeration no matter how you emphasize it.

In the past, when the Tongzhiyi Office was under the jurisdiction of the Political Affairs Hall, my husbands saw the memorials before the emperor.

Now, after Li Zhongyi changed the system, the memorials received by the Banking and Taiwan Department must be handed over to the inner study room where Li Zhongyi handles official duties on a daily basis, and then passed it to the cabinet.

Therefore, Concubine Xue learned the news that her in-laws, Mr. Zhe, had come to Beijing.

Old Lady Zhe was old and was a respected northwest vassal state. Whether it was public or private, Concubine Xue would meet him.

As a result, on the day when the old lady handed over the memorial, she received an oral order from Concubine Xue, asking him to have a tea talk tomorrow for the ruling royal family.

The so-called treatment of the royal palace tea ceremony is definitely not the so-called treatment that important officials can enjoy in the general sense. It must be a veteran and very famous prime minister or a former prime minister.

In fact, Old Lady Zhe had already learned the news that Li Zhongyi was defeated and his whereabouts were unknown on the way to the capital.

However, the relationship between the Zhe family in the northwest and the old Li family was too close. Old Mrs. Zhe thought about it over and over again and still chose to support the old Li family.

After all, even if Li Zhongyi is defeated by the Khitans, Guo Huai in the northwest, Li Yunxiao in the capital, Liu Heyang in Yangzhou and Song Yunxiang in Jingzhao Mansion are all direct members of Li Zhongyi. With the strong support of these people, it is not particularly difficult for Li Zhongyi to make a comeback.

More importantly, if Li Zhongyi has a good life, he will always choose one from Li Zhongyi's sons to take over the position?

Zhe’s granddaughter Zhe Saihua, her son Li Jide, happened to be on the list of alternatives, so Zhe’s grandmother is here openly and openly.

Zhe Yuko, who had been staying in the capital and was taking care of Zhe Saihua nearby, rushed to the inn as soon as he learned the news.

"Oh, according to your statement, Li Zhongyi was indeed defeated by the Khitans?" Old Lady Zhe stroked her white beard with a suspicious look on her face. He still didn't believe it. This was true.

"I was covered in blood and rushed into the palace in the middle of the night. Many people saw it." Zhe Yukoo said it with no sign, but the old lady Zhe could definitely understand it. Among the servants who witnessed it with their own eyes, there should be Zhe Saihua's people.

"The eldest sister has never cried, but that's even more so than crying... Alas, it makes people feel sad when they look at it." Zhe Yuko sighed.

Old Mrs. Zhe felt very uncomfortable. She finally had a promising grandson-in-law. Who knew that she was a short-lived ghost. The facts of the world were unpredictable!

"What are the attitudes of the important officials in the capital?" Old Mrs. Zhe is a very realistic person. Since Li Zhongyi has had a big problem and it is useless to think too much, it is better to face the reality calmly and seek the most favorable situation for the Zhe family.

This is the typical warlord idea!

The first starting point for the warlords to consider the problem is the fundamental interests of the entire family. Only on this basis can they talk about the unity, vertical and horizontal connections.

Moreover, marriages or marriages between warlords are almost all due to political or military interests, and it is unlikely to pay attention to the emotional issues of the daughter of our family.

Women in the warlord family have almost no choice in terms of marriage. Since they have enjoyed the glory and wealth of their family, they should have the awareness of working for their family at a critical moment!

Almost at the same time, Concubine Xue invited Li Qiong to come forward to represent the court to welcome the old lady Zhe to Beijing.

Old Lady Zhe was given the title of envoy prime minister, and the court arranged for the current cabinet to go to the inn to greet him personally, so that he would like to meet the old ministers!

Although Li Qiong was not a warlord and had never been a vassal state, his keen political sense told him that Old Lady Zhe came to Beijing this time with a profound purpose!

However, no matter what Old Lady Zhe is intended to do, you still need to do enough superficial skills.

After Li Qiong took a break in the mansion, he called the prime minister's full guard of etiquette and went to the inn with such a big fanfare.

When Old Lady Zhe heard that Li Qiong came to greet him in person, she couldn't help but stroke her beard and smiled: "I'm afraid this old fox is not good."

Zhe Yukoo was also a sensible person. He whispered: "Li Qiniang is already pregnant."

The grandparents and grandsons couldn't help but smile at each other. Among smart people, many things don't need to be too plain.

"Oh my god, Mr. Zhe, please forgive me for the late arrival of my family. I am really ashamed!"

As soon as they met, Li Qiong put his posture very low, and he looked completely humble and gentlemanly.

Old Lady Zhe held Li Qiong's hand and said affectionately: "Since the separation of the capital, it has been several years since the old man left, and his body is much harder than before."

"Oh, where, where, the appetite is not as good as before..." Li Qiong was humble and old lady Zhe was polite.

Two old foxes were at the entrance of the inn, and in front of everyone, staged a drama that was as close as brothers and sisters.

After more than a moment of politeness, Old Lady Zhe took Li Qiong's hand and the two of them walked into the reception study side by side, talking and laughing.

After the guests and hosts sat down, Li Qiong stood up first, bowed to the north, and said solemnly: "According to the oral order of the concubine, I ordered the old man to be the guest envoy and welcome the old man back to the capital."

"Oh my god, what good is the old minister? I really feel ashamed to be so kind to the concubine..."

They are all old foxes, who have done enough superficial skills and don’t know the inside story, think they are brothers who have met again after a long time.

Zhang San knew Li Si's background, Li Si knew who Wang Ermazi was. To put it bluntly, Li Qiong and Old Lady Zhe were both old foxes who had cultivated into spirits. Under the current situation, it must be who would speak up the serious things first, and who would lose the first move.

Li Qiniang was holding a man or a woman in her belly. It is unknown yet that Li Qiong naturally would not panic.

On the contrary, Xingge Li Jide, who was produced by Zhesaihua, is one of the most famous choices for the little prince.

The old lady should have been anxious about things, but he seemed to be fine. He never asked about the affairs of the old Li family and didn't even have the act of beating the side drums.

Li Qiong nodded secretly, saying that he is a thousand-year-old demon fox who has cultivated into a spirit. Old Mrs. Zhe must be anxious now, but pretending to be unhurried. Naturally, he was afraid that the price Li Qiong offered was too high, so he could not afford it at all.

However, Li Qiong has been prime minister for many years and has become very cunning. Since the old lady doesn’t want to say anything, Li Qiong has no reason to admit defeat first. In short, riding a donkey and reading the songbook, let’s take a look.

Between the two old foxes, they pushed and blocked each other with Tai Chi style. When Li Qiong got up and said goodbye after drinking, Old Lady Zhe kept her mouth shut and didn't say anything serious.

After Li Qiong got on the car, he carefully recalled the banquet scene just now. He couldn't help but secretly say that Old Lady Zhe was able to dominate the northwest for so many years, and he was indeed not a person who was worthy of fame.

In fact, Li Qiong has not yet thought about how to deal with the next dangerous situation. The core key is whether Li Qiniang is wearing a boy or a girl?

If it is a boy, even if Li Qiong sacrifices his life, as long as he can push him to the top, it will be worth it!

In history, isn’t there a precedent for the young lord to ascend the throne and the empress dowager to rule behind the curtain?

After going back and forth from this afternoon to evening, Li Qiong was sure that Old Lady Zhe was not hostile to him, but she could not be close. It belonged to a special relationship that was neither far nor close.

After Li Qiong returned to the Prince's Mansion, he brought Sanlang Li Hu. After some discussion between the father and son, he came to a conclusion. He kept his troops still and waited for the change to be the best choice.

After all, Li Qiniang was just pregnant and just waited for change. If she was too impatient, she would easily burn her mouth.

However, just after Li Qiong had already rested, news suddenly came from outside: Li Yunxiao, the general manager of the Gyeonggi Province Army, was assassinated in front of the Nine Gate Admiral's Office.

After Li Qiong heard the news, he was shocked. Li Yunxiao didn't even go to the cabinet, just because she was worried that safety could not be guaranteed.

Who would have thought that Li Yunxiao was plotted against by a thief within his own sphere of influence?

With Li Qiong's keen political sense, he made a judgment immediately: something big is going to happen in the capital!

Almost at the same time, whether it was an important official in the court or a person who was secretly interested, they all knew about Li Yunxiao's assassination.

It was like a pot of cold water pouring into a boiling oil pan, which caused a lot of turbulence!
Chapter completed!