Tang Dynasty: The seventh rank of official residence, and you will be given the Ten Thousand People

"What! Retreating?"

Wu Zetian stood up suddenly in shock, with a livid look on her face.

Dafeichuan was an important frontier for Tang Dynasty to send troops to attack Tubo, deploying tens of thousands of troops. She did not expect that problems would arise so soon.

Fan Xin said solemnly: "The Ministry of War received a report from the front line last night. Due to the reversal of the situation in the Qinghai Lake area, the front line troops were forced to retreat eighty miles from Russell Khan Mountain.

"And the one who led the sneak attack this time was Lun Qinling, the first general of Tubo."

"This person occupied Russell Khan Mountain and stationed troops to prepare for war. He has great intentions of fully occupying our Hexi Corridor."

After the initial shock, Wu Zetian quickly calmed down and said with a gloomy expression.

"Qinghai Lake is related to the stability of the Tang Dynasty's front line. Does Aiqing have any good ideas?

Fan Xin thought for a while and said, "I have heard of something.

"When the news of Qinling's victory reached the Tubo King's City, King Chidu Songtsan of Tubo looked at the cheering people and said:

"The prestige of Qinling is even higher than that of this king."

Wu Zetian walked around with her hands behind her back, her face changing constantly.

"Are you saying that discussing Qinling has aroused the dissatisfaction of the Tubo King?

"That's right, Queen Mother, Qin Ling is known as the number one general in Tubo due to his outstanding military exploits, and his clansmen also monopolize important positions in Tubo.

"I think the King of Tubo must have wanted to get rid of the threat of Lun Qinling, a master of great achievements."

“If we send people to Tibet to stir up dissension and use the hands of the Tubo King to get rid of Lun Qinling, a serious troublemaker, wouldn’t it be the best of both worlds?

Wu Zetian did not rush to reply, but fell into deep thought.

Datang and Tubo fought each other not once or twice. The two sides won and lost each other but never completely defeated this opponent.

If it were like Fan Xin said, a fight would be provoked between the Tubo king and Lun Qinling.

So for Datang, it was tantamount to saving a lot of national power.

a long time.

Wu Zetian clapped her hands.

"As Aiqing said, I will immediately send people to Tubo to meet Tridu Songtsen."

Speaking of this, Wu Zetian said loudly to the outside: "Come, General Xuan Jin Wuwei has an audience!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a middle-aged man wearing a cloak walked into the hall.

"Your Majesty Xiao Jian, please see the Queen Mother!

"Get up, I order you to go to Tubo immediately to secretly meet Tridu Songtsan!"

"Discuss the matter of getting rid of Lun Qinling. As long as he agrees to cooperate with the Tang Dynasty, we can help him sit on the real throne unconditionally."

Xiao Jian solemnly clasped his fists.

"Sir, obey the order!"

By the time Xiao Jian left, it was already afternoon.

Wu Zetian looked tired and yawned, planning to ask Zhang Changzong to bring the medicine in.

Unexpectedly, Fan Xin took out another secret book and placed it on the table.

Wu Zetian had no choice but to cheer up and continue reviewing.

And this busy time comes at night.

At this time, Wu Zetian was already restless, feeling sore and numb all over her body, and her mind was full of fairy soup.

"Fan Qing, it's getting late. You should go back first. I'll review the rest tomorrow." Wu Zetian said, suppressing the addiction.

Sensing something unusual about the Queen Mother, Fan Xin took out a few poppies from his sleeve.

"Queen Mother, this is the poison given by Xi Langzhong to the ministers. It is called Poppy and was introduced to the Tang Dynasty from the Western Regions."

Wu Zetian looked impatient and said: "I don't want to see this now."

Fan Xin ignored it.

"This drug is delicious and has analgesic effect, but if taken in large quantities, it will cause drug addiction and make it difficult to extricate yourself."

“If I don’t drink for a day, my whole body will feel sore and numb, as if I’m being gnawed by ants, and I’ll become as thin as a stick and lose all vitality.

What kind of person was Wu Zetian? Seeing that the symptoms mentioned by Fan Xin were the same as her own, I still didn't understand what she meant.

"Fan Qing, you mean..."

Fan Xin nodded helplessly: "According to the investigation, the real Zhang Changzong died before entering Luoyang."

"The codename Silver Snake in the palace comes from an organization called Snake."

“His purpose should be to make you die in uncontrollable pain while you are in high spirits.

"Your Majesty, we are all careless."

There was a bang.

Wu Zetian felt as if she had been struck by lightning, and her face was as pale as paper.

She didn't expect that such a pleasant thing would have such a backlash.

What's more, he didn't expect that the remnants of Queen Wang would sneak into the palace.

If Fan Xin hadn't discovered it in time, wouldn't he...

a little.

Wu Zetian suppressed the surprise in her heart and said calmly.

"Is this why you came to Guanfeng Hall to discuss matters?"

"Yes."

Fan Xin admitted unabashedly that his words would be convincing only if Wu Zetian tried it for herself.

"What are you going to do?" Wu Zetian hesitated and asked.

"I have ordered the Beijing army to take over the defense of Luoyang City and closely check people with tattoos."

"At the same time, I hope you can issue a decree to completely replace the guards and chamberlains in the palace."

"Only in this way can you protect your safety to the greatest extent."

"I have my own opinion on this matter. You should go back first."

"The minister obeys the order!"

Fan Xin stood up and cupped his hands, leaving Liuzi to leave the Guanfeng Hall by himself.

He believed that Wu Zetian's political wisdom would definitely handle the matter properly.

Not long after Fan Xin left, Zhang Changzong walked in with a smile on his face.

Seeing an unfamiliar face in the bedroom, I couldn't help but be startled.

"Who is the Queen Mother...?"

"This is Fan Xinjin's servant to this palace. He is responsible for the food and daily life of Guanfeng Palace."

Zhang Changzong smiled and didn't take it seriously, walked over with poppy soup and said.

"Queen Mother, I will serve you to drink the medicine."

Wu Zetian leaned on the bed, enduring the pain of drug addiction and said calmly.

"Thanks to you these days, otherwise I wouldn't have recovered so quickly."

"When I take medicine recently, I always feel that there is something missing in the soup. Please try it for me."

"Something less..." Zhang Changzong was stunned. The medicine was boiled by his own hands. It is impossible to lack anything.

"Why, you don't want to?" Wu Zetian said meaningfully.

"Ah, of course I am willing." After coming back to his senses, Zhang Changzong laughed twice.

"It's just that Weichen has a bad stomach recently and can't take medicine." He turned around and said loudly to the two palace ladies.

"You two come here and try to see if there's anything missing."

"Yes, Divine Doctor Zhang."

The two girls took a spoon and each took a mouthful and swallowed it.

Seeing this scene, Wu Zetian smiled, and an unnoticeable killing intent flashed in her eyes.

Fan Xin is right, there is indeed something wrong with this poppy soup...

Early the next morning, we went to the main hall of Yang Palace.

The ministers walked into the hall under the leadership of Di Renjie.

Just as Fan Xin entered, a smiling voice came.

"General, what a coincidence."

The person who came was none other than Zhang Changzong. Since he became the third-class Duke, he had many ministers attached to him.

"It turns out that Mr. Zhang Guogong is here to meet you. I wonder what you have to do for me?"

"Don't think it's just a hello."

"In that case, I will go in first."

Fan Xingong took the lead and entered the hall, leaving everyone looking at each other.

"Doctor Zhang, Fan Xin is too arrogant. It's clear that he doesn't take you seriously." Someone was indignant.

"Don't worry, his good days are coming to an end soon." Zhang Changzong said with a mysterious face.