Princess Taiping was a smart girl who could understand the meaning of a person's words. Moreover, the person in front of her was Yang Fan. She knew Yang Fan very well. Therefore, when Yang Fan's tone was a little strange, she could feel the meaning behind it.
She moved her body and fixed her bright eyes on Yang Fan's face. After a long time, she put on a faint smile and asked softly, "This time, who is going to be unlucky?"
Yang Fan raised his eyebrows and asked, "Do you know what I am going to do?"
Princess Taiping smiled and shook her head, "I am not a worm in your stomach. How would I know what you are going to do? But … since you said so, I know you are digging a pit, and then someone will jump into it … "
Princess Taiping's charming eyes rippled and she giggled, "Maybe, even the pit is not dug by you. You just pointed to a place and said 'there is treasure down there', and then someone will go and dig a big pit and jump into it …"
Princess Taiping sighed softly and said, "I am afraid that even the person who dug the pit is not you!"
Yang Fan's shoulders gently shook, and then his movements became more and more intense. He was laughing, laughing silently. Speaking of a bosom friend, it must be Taiping. Unexpectedly, she could sum it up so concisely and clearly!
Princess Taiping's plump leg was still straddling Yang Fan's body. When Yang Fan laughed, her soft body also trembled. Yang Fan laughed very intensely, but he did not laugh at all. After laughing silently for a long time, he slowly stopped laughing and said while panting, "Since you know it, do you still want to participate?"
Princess Taiping hurriedly shook her head with a very obedient expression, "Of course not! But … "
Her eyes showed a touch of mischievousness, "At least, you should tell me how big the pit is, so that I can avoid it. Don't you think so?"
As she spoke, she wrapped her arms around Yang Fan's neck in an attempt to please him. She moved her sexy and plump lips closer and gently kissed Yang Fan on the cheek.
The aristocratic families had been suppressed by the imperial power these years. Every time they fought for an official position, they had to spend a lot of manpower and material resources. This time, there were a lot of official vacancies in the southern border provinces. They naturally cared about it because every position they had in the government meant more influence.
Although the border provinces did not have much influence on the imperial court, the risk was not small. But because the mountains were high and the emperor was far away, they would not be suppressed and excluded as soon as they entered the officialdom.
Moreover, the aristocratic families' plans were quite grand. They were determined to overthrow Wu Zetian's rule, and if there really came a day when they controlled more of the provinces and counties in the outer regions, the chances of the world falling into chaos would be smaller. From this long-term goal, they were determined to obtain these positions.
Right now, Zhang Changzong and Zhang Yizhi's biggest reliance was the Emperor's trust. They were eager to establish their own power and had no interest in the prefectures and counties of the border provinces. However, the imperial court needed to fill the vacancies in the officials, so it was impossible to appoint the governor, provincial governor, and other high-ranking officials from the candidates.
Whether it was qualifications, experience, or talent, these officials who were waiting to be elected had never held such a high position. They were afraid that they would not be able to do it. These officials could only be selected from the existing officials in the imperial court to be stationed there. Once they left, there would be a vacancy in the imperial court. Second Zhang valued this vacancy in the imperial court.
On the other hand, Wu Sansi, Wu Chengsi, and Princess Taiping wanted to expand their power in a roundabout way. It was not easy to become an official in the Imperial Court. They wanted to get their trusted aides to become officials in the southern border provinces. Using their superior position in front of the Emperor, these trusted aides would only need to work there for a year or two. After that, through their manipulation, it would be much easier to transfer them back to the capital.
Simply put, becoming an official in the capital, especially an official with real power, was no different from leaping over the dragon's gate. It was too difficult. Not everyone was as lucky as Yang Fan. However, they first sent their trusted aides to the local areas. With the capital as a springboard, it would be much easier to transfer them back to the capital from Fuzhou County.
Therefore, Wu Erwu and Princess Taiping paid special attention to these vacancies. Li Zhaode undoubtedly had the same wishful thinking. But now, after Yang Fan's words, Princess Taiping suddenly realized that her little husband was not so simple. It seemed that there was a great risk hidden in it.
Yang Fan thought for a moment and then gently patted her soft and bouncy bottom. He slowly asked, "Your power has not been exposed yet, right?"
Princess Taiping's eyebrows rose and she said proudly, "Of course! While I have recommended some officials to the mother-empress, it is just a recommendation. It is to choose talents for the country. The people I recommend are not all my people, so it has never been exposed that I actually control a force. You know, the mother-empress has always opposed me interfering in politics. "
Yang Fan nodded and said, "That's good. Now that you are 'pregnant', you can focus on nurturing the fetus. This is a very good cover. It's even more impossible for you to interfere in the selection of officials in the Southern Border."
Princess Taiping's heart itched and she begged, "Good husband, tell me, what do you plan to do?"
Yang Fan could not tell Princess Taiping that he was the leader of the Xian Sect. After all, she was a member of the Imperial Family. Princess Taiping knew that the aristocratic families were also opposing the mother-empress. She herself had some contact with the aristocratic families, but she did not know that the aristocratic families had created an organization just for this.
The existence of this organization was a great help to the Li Tang Imperial Family. But once the Li Tang Imperial Family regained power, they would also have to view the existence of such an organization as a threat.
The honeymoon period would eventually pass. No matter who became the Imperial Family, they could not tolerate a force subtly influencing them and controlling them.
Therefore, Yang Fan described the whole plan as his own design, and didn't mention the involvement of the aristocratic families. He explained in detail the parts that he could explain to Princess Taiping. Princess Taiping opened her mouth wide in astonishment, and said in surprise, "If you do this … I'm afraid that you will also be trapped in it!"
Yang Fan shook his head and said, "I have thought very clearly. In reality, no matter what I do, I will have to offend a power and be deeply involved. At that time, if the goal is not achieved, the angered side will retaliate without regard for anything else. Do you think that Li Zhaode or Wu Sansi will do their best to protect me? "
Yang Fan smiled coldly and said in a deep voice, "In order to show the Imperial Censorate what they are made of, in order to attack their arrogance, Li Zhaode could watch as Su Weiwei, Cui Yuanzong, and Zhang Xi, the three prime ministers, were imprisoned and exiled. If he had been willing to compromise, Hou Sizhi would not have died, and these three people could have been used in exchange to clear their names. What was the result? "
Yang Fan took a deep breath and slowly said, "In his bones, Li Zhaode is a cold-blooded politician who will do anything to achieve his goals. Do you feel that his promises are reliable? When his goal is achieved, he will definitely hand me over to appease the anger of the rebels! "
Princess Taiping's brow furrowed slightly and her expression became serious.
Yang Fan continued, "As to Wu Sansi, he is of the Wu Zhou Imperial Family. As long as the empress does not fall, he has nothing to fear. So his greatest support is the Emperor and he does not pay attention to the management of his subordinates. The Five Hounds are loyal to him. Have you seen how much effort he has put into cultivating the Five Hounds? He has always treated me as his disciple, but how has he ever helped me? "
Yang Fan said, "Therefore, he won't hand me over. But once I'm attacked by the powerful forces, he won't give me much help, either. He's still the supreme, carefree lord. Losing me won't be a big deal for him!"
Yang Fan gently patted Princess Taiping's smooth cheek and softly said, "What will you do at that time?"
Princess Taiping's eyes were glistening. She hugged him tighter and said with a firm expression, "Of course I will do my best to protect you! You know, I have never treated you as a lackey like Li Zhaode or Wu Sansi. I … "
"I know! Of course I know! "
Yang Fan saw that she was a little anxious, so he quickly patted her shoulder and comforted her, "But, even if you can protect me, your power will be exposed. Although the empress is a woman, she has never considered letting other women have such great power in the imperial court. Even you are no exception. At that time, what will you do?"
Princess Taiping was stunned.
Yang Fan said seriously, "I believe you can protect me! But at that time, I will definitely be transferred to an idle position and will never be entrusted with important tasks! As for you, all your forces will be destroyed. Whether you are willing or not, you can only travel around and attend banquets like a princess. You will never be able to get involved in politics again. How can you help your brother restore the Li Tang Empire? "
Princess Taiping said worriedly, "But you …"
"I will be fine!"
Yang Fan smiled strangely and said, "In the eyes of the empress, I am her watchdog. This watchdog helps her to guard her yard. If it barks at the guests, she will kick it and scold it. If this guard dog is a traitor and helps others to move things out of her house after taking a piece of meat from her, then that's the end of the line. "
Princess Taiping was silent for a long time. She sighed softly and said, "In that case, it seems that there is really no better way. But … after this chaos, how to clean up the mess? We originally wanted to have more places to strengthen ourselves. I didn't expect that you took a different way and used this matter to weaken the opponent. Weakening the opponent is equal to strengthening ourselves in disguise. But it is a pity to give up these vacant positions in the Southern Border! "
Yang Fan smiled and said, "Who said that I will give up? This is just a way to survive in a desperate situation. "
Princess Taiping's eyes lit up again, "You still have a plan? What do you want to do? "
Yang Fan rolled his eyes slightly. He didn't answer her directly, but asked, "Who are the important people in the secret power in your hand? I am talking about the people who can play a big role in the imperial court, not the power in the army! "
Princess Taiping said vigilantly, "Why do you ask this?"
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