The slanting moon is in the sky, and the thin willows are facing the wind.

Shangshanfang, a gorgeous mansion that was directly opened outside the wall, suddenly opened the middle door. Two rows of Gaoli maids came out with lanterns. Kunlun slaves led the horse and knelt on one knee, waiting for the master to step on the horse.

Liang Wang Wu Sansi was so embarrassed that his face was already in a state of 600% drunkenness. He was supported by two charming beauties and bowed to the guests one by one.

The one who can work for King Liang to come out to welcome him in person is naturally not an idle person. Under the lights, a pair of jade men are Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi who are as beautiful as a lotus.

In addition to Zhang Changzong, Zhang Yizhi, who were secretly called the "Empress" and "Niu Concubine" by the people, there were also three brothers Zhang Tongxiu, Zhang Changqi, Zhang Changyi, and Zhang Changyi, as well as several brothers from the Cui family, Zhang Shuo, Gao Jian and other young handsome men.

As for Cui Di, she eventually lost Princess Taiping's favor and was not recommended by her. However, Cui Wei had an idea and summoned the two brothers Cui Ye and Cui Li to the capital in time.

Now, Cui Shi, Cui Li, and Cui Li, who had been lingering in the capital, have been jointly recommended by Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er. They spent another money in the palace and bribed the Zhang brothers to blow the pillow style. Finally, Wu Zetian summoned him to personally. After a while, Wu Zetian was very satisfied with their talent and appearance, so all the four brothers of the Cui family became officials.

Now Cui Shi has become a master of the Ministry of Personnel. Cui Ye, Cui Li and Cui Li have also been appointed as Hanlin Bachelor. Although he does not have much real power, his status is extremely noble.

The four brothers of the Cui family were proud and became famous in one fell swoop. The folk affair with Princess Taiping became increasingly popular, but everyone had to admit that the four brothers of the Cui family were indeed talented and learned, otherwise they would not be able to deal with the level of the imperial prelude alone.

Wu Sansi personally sent Zhang Changzong, and Zhang Yizhi's brothers left the palace. Zhang Changzong and his two brothers said goodbye to their friends and went back to the palace. The queen is now very obsessed with them and cannot stay away from them for too long.

The rest of the people took advantage of the wine and the horses were wandering around. There were servants outside who were walking along the Luoshui Long Dike with lanterns and torches, so they were so happy.

Today's banquet was facilitated by Cui Shi. Now that the guests and hosts are having fun, the first step of the plan that Princess Taiping instructed Cui Shi to be implemented smoothly. She couldn't help but feel proud. She took advantage of the wine and chanted in a roar: "A light boat in Quzhu, fishing for the evening stream in front of the stream. Geese rolling over the catkins leaves, fishing for water and flowers swimming. Gold hanging on the Hunan pomelo, pearl house turning on the sea pomelo. I have not yet found it, and the moon is half the west building..."

Not only did he write this poem, but his words were also gorgeous. When Zhang Shuo, who was invited to the banquet, couldn't help but sigh and sighed at Gao Jian: "You may be able to catch up with him with such literary talent, but you have achieved such success as his age, and it is hard for Zhang to play."

Gao Jian smiled and said, "The Cui family and the rich and powerful families and ministers of all generations have such a foundation. It is natural that you and my brothers are inferior to each other!"

Zhang Shuo pointed at him and smiled, "Brother Gao's mind is not as good as Zhang."

Cui Shi was riding his horse in front of him, and vaguely heard the two of them talking, and couldn't help but smile: Outsiders only saw the scenery, but did not know that the status of the four brothers today was not only learned by their family background.

The four brothers of the Cui family entered the officialdom at the same time, and they were infamous for a while. This was not just because of knowledge. There were many people who could not get the family. The joint recommendation of Princess Taiping and Shangguan Wan'er was an important reason for their entry into the officialdom. However, it would cost to ask Princess Taiping to agree to the recommendation and persuade Shangguan Kaijian to nod for them.

Creating an atmosphere for the Zhang brothers to actively make friends with Wu Sansi is part of this price.

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The four brothers of the Cui family are romantic and come from famous families. They are the people they like to make friends with the Zhang brothers. The Zhang brothers are now recruiting soldiers and expanding their power. The ones they value most are these noble families with noble origins, talented and age-like families. The two sides hit it off.

With the intentional cater to the four Cui Shi brothers, they soon became guests of Zhang Tongxiu, Zhang Changsi and other three brothers.

On this day, the four brothers of Cui Xi invited Zhang Tongxiu and the three brothers to drink and chew by the Luoshui River, and chatted happily. The three brothers of Zhang happily attended the banquet.

At the banquet, Cui Ye seemed to have accidentally talked about Li Zhaode's imprisonment. Cui Li immediately said: "The emperor passed the Three Courts and handed over the case to Lai Junchen. It seems that it won't take long before Lai Junchen can be transferred back to the Three Courts and regain the power to monitor all officials."

When Zhang Changqi heard this, he couldn't help but feel worried and said, "I was at Longmen that day, Lai Junchen and my three brothers had a bad time. I had heard that Lai Junchen was holding a grudge and was waiting for an opportunity to take revenge. If he was asked to take over the Three Laws again, I would be afraid that it would be unfavorable to my Zhang family."

Zhang Tongxiu sneered with a "sneer" and said disdainfully: "What is Lai Junchen? I'm afraid that he will do anything. Looking at the government and the country, who is qualified to be an enemy of me, Zhang?"

Cui Xi advised: "Go together, this matter is not careless. Lai Junchen has defeated more than one or two big names over the years. Which of these people was not in power at the beginning and was important in the court? Being stared at by such a venomous snake is not a good thing."

Zhang Tongxiu still disagreed and said, "The soldiers come and the generals come and the water comes and the soil is covered. What are you afraid of if he will do?"

Cui Shi smiled slightly and said in a deep voice: "Only a thousand days of thieves, no one to guard against thieves! If you are so careless, it is difficult to protect one day, and you will not be able to seize the opportunity to eat you."

Zhang Tongxiu frowned and said, "Otherwise, what can we do?"

Cui Xi leaned over and lowered his voice: "To deal with people like Lai Junchen, you should take the initiative first!"

Zhang Tongxiu said: "Brother Cui, do you think I don't want to punish that crazy villain? It's just that the queen valued this minion and leaned on it as a force. Although my Wulang and Liulang were favored by the Queen, there was no sufficient reason, and it was impossible for the Queen to let her lose her arms in just a few words!"

Cui Xi smiled coldly and said, "Why not let him be foolish and take his own life?"

Zhang Tongxiu's eyes lit up and he asked hurriedly: "So, is Brother Cui having any trick?"

Cui Shi whispered to him with his ears. After listening to Cui Shi's words, Zhang Sixiu thought carefully for a while and hesitated: "Is this plan feasible? What if... let Lai Junchen succeed..."

Cui Shi smiled and said, "So what if he can get it? If Lai Junchen succeeds, it will be borrowing Junchen's hand. Apart from our other major resistance, the King of Wei has long been dissatisfied with Brother Zhang's incorporating more and more brothers and feet in the court and suppressing his power!"

Zhang Tongxiu said excitedly: "No matter whether this plan is successful or failed, we have profitable! Hahaha, the trick is really a seamless trick. I will enter the palace and discuss it with Yi Zhi and Changzong!"

Cui Shi grabbed him and said, "Did you go together, you don't have to hurry up. Now it's the time to be full of light. Let's talk about it after drinking!"

Zhang Tongxiu had something to do, but he didn't even have the heart to drink. After a while, he left Zhang Changqi and Zhang Changyi with the four Cui brothers, and excitedly entered the palace.

It was already afternoon. Wu Zetian went to the court and first went to Wucheng Palace to handle some important memorials. He then asked Shangguan Wan'er about the progress of transporting food, grass, horses, and weapons to calm the Khitan rebels. He turned to Lichuntai and chatted with Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yi for a while. He was in a bad spirit and fell asleep on the couch.

When Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi saw Wu Zetian taking a nap, they went to the garden to swing and went fishing. They felt bored and went fishing again. As soon as the hook was thrown into the pond, an eunuch came to report that Zhang Tongxu had arrived. The two brothers were very happy and quickly put the fishing rod aside and asked someone to invite the brother.

Zhang Tongxiu was led to the edge of the pool. Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi sat with him at a stone table. The palace maid presented fresh fruits and stepped back. Zhang Changzong said to Zhang Tongxiu: "We were very upset in the palace. We hoped that our brothers would come to talk to us every day. Brother entered the palace today, why didn't we bring Changyi and Changqi?"

Zhang Tongxiu looked around and lowered his voice, "I entered the palace today, so I have something important to discuss with you."

Zhang Yizhi said in surprise: "Brother, what happened to the family?"

Zhang Tongxiu shook his head and said, "Everything is fine at home, nothing is going on!"

Then he told him what Cui Shi said to him and Zhang Yizhi and Zhang Changzong that among the Zhang brothers, Zhang Tongxiu was known for his strategy, so he had a high prestige. At this time, he naturally would not say that this idea was Cui Shi's suggestion, but instead took it as his own.

After hearing Zhang Tongxiu's words, Zhang Yizhi frowned slightly and pondered: "Lai Junchen is so arrogant and domineering that I, the Zhang family, should have dealt with him long ago. However, using this method seems to be a little risky..."

Zhang Tongxiu said: "Yizhi, you are timid. What risks can this matter be? I have already carefully considered it. With the Queen's favor for you and Changzong, if this matter is exposed, I can blame you for a few words. What else can I do?

Think about Lai Junchen's case when he framed Di Renjie, Ren Zhigu and other prime ministers, but the matter was exposed, what would happen to him? Lai Junchen's impersonation of Ji Xu, and now the queen knows what would happen to him? In the eyes of the emperor, are you not as important as Lai Junchen?

If the matter is exposed, there will be no future troubles with my Zhang family. If the plan is implemented, then we will make profits regardless of success or failure. If the plan is successful, Lai Junchen will collapse and we will become a mortal enemy. If the plan fails and Lai Junchen succeeds, the unlucky one will be King Wu Chengsi of Wei!

Yizhi, who is the biggest enemy of our Zhang family now? The Wu family! If Wu Chengsi can be defeated, the emperor will definitely not be at ease to hand over all the military power to Wu Sansi. Who else can she rely on except our Zhang family? In this way, our Zhang family will not only have people in the court, but also have military power. Only in this way can our Zhang family be rich and prosperous for thousands of years!"

Zhang Changzong nodded heavily and agreed: "Wulang, I think the eldest brother is right. No matter how you say this plan, it will benefit our Zhang family without any harm. You can try it."

Seeing that Zhang Changzong agreed, Zhang Yizhi couldn't help but be moved. He thought for a while and said with concern: "Are you sure you can release the wind to make Lai Junchen moved? That Wei Suizhong, can you bribe that Wei Suizhong?"

Zhang Tongxiu said confidently: "Don't worry, Wulang, when is the eldest brother not careful when doing things? Wei Suizhong, who broke into the mansion drunk and insulted the relatives of Mrs. Wang. Mrs. Wang was humiliated and hanged herself in anger. Wei Suizhong was frightened and stayed in brothels every day, and didn't even dare to return home. He was now looking for a great backer who could protect his safety!"

Zhang Tongxiu smiled proudly, raised his jaw and said, "If you say that you can keep him safe in Lai Junchen, is there another one besides our Zhang family?"

Zhang Yizhi pondered for a moment, nodded vigorously, and said, "Okay! I will follow you, brother, be cautious!"
Chapter completed!