After my inner voice was eavesdropped, I became the favorite of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 47

The sun shines obliquely on the gate of the ancient Tao Mansion. The golden light and the mottled paint on the lintel interweave the traces of time, but it cannot cover up the heavy haze that hangs over the mansion at this moment. Mr. Tao's eyes are wide open, as if he wants to take in all the injustices in the world. The eyes that were once full of wisdom and love are now filled with shock and endless grief, as if even the tears have dried up, leaving only desolation.

In the air around him, apart from the rapid breathing and sobbing of his family, there was a deathly silence. The wind seemed to have stopped at this moment, and the flow of time became slow and heavy. The faces of his children and grandchildren were full of anxiety and helplessness. They tightly grasped Mr. Tao's sleeves, as if they could share a little pain with him, but the power was too small to touch the abyss of despair deep in his heart.

Mr. Tao's face was transparently white, like a cold stone covered by the first snow in winter, without a trace of blood. His eyes were empty, as if his soul had gone away with the departure of his eldest son, leaving only an empty shell, struggling in this world. The grief surging in his heart was like a storm, wave after wave, hitting his defenses, and every breath was accompanied by a tearing pain.

At this moment, Liu Yong's loud and majestic voice broke through the silence like thunder. His appearance was like a judgment from another world. He was dressed in gorgeous official uniform and a tall crown. Every step he took was steady and powerful, as if every step was stepping on everyone's heartstrings. His voice echoed in the air, carrying unquestionable authority, making everyone present feel an indescribable pressure.

"The Queen has ordered that all land in the country is state-owned. Violators will be severely punished!" Liu Yong's words were loud and clear, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of the Tao family and everyone around them. In his eyes, in addition to contempt and disdain, there was also a subtle complex emotion hidden, as if he was deeply saddened by the fickleness of the world.

Shi Shuyu followed closely behind, the blood-scorching sword in his hand flashing coldly in the sun, and the tip of the sword lightly touched the ground, making a crisp sound, which was a warning of the coming storm. His words were provocative and threatening, but also tragic and heroic, as if he was not carrying out a cold mission, but defending a kind of justice that he firmly believed in.

Facing Liu Yong's ridicule, Mr. Tao responded weakly, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth, full of helplessness and sadness. He tried to defend himself, trying to save a bit of dignity, but those words seemed so pale and powerless in the face of Liu Yong's anger and disdain.

In the distant palace, Li Qingge stood quietly in front of the window, looking at the hazy mountains in the distance, but her heart was clear. Her eyes were deep and distant, as if she had penetrated the heavy fog and saw the essence of this world. She knew that the land under her feet was bought with the blood and tears of countless people, and maintaining its stability and prosperity was her unshirkable responsibility.

She already knew what Mr. Tao and the others had done. But she was not in a hurry to act, but was waiting for the right time. Now, the time has come. She asked Liu Yong to carry out this task, not only to punish those who dared to challenge her authority, but also to show everyone her determination and strength.

As Liu Yong gave the order, the Tao family suddenly fell into chaos. The soldiers of the White Horse Army moved as quickly as cheetahs and subdued the people of the Tao family one by one. Their movements were clean and neat, without any drag. The people of the Tao family were stunned by the sudden change. They couldn't believe that all this actually happened.

At this moment, Mr. Tao's heart was filled with regret and despair. He understood that his slip of the tongue had not only harmed himself, but also the entire Tao family. He looked at the family members who were tied up, and a trace of determination and tragedy flashed in his eyes. He knew that no matter how he struggled, he could not change the reality before his eyes. So he slowly closed his eyes and let the torrent of fate swallow him up.

The Tao family members were unwilling to be kidnapped like this, and they shouted to their servants to resist. But they had no idea how powerful the White Horse Army was, and they were soon knocked to the ground. While the White Horse Army controlled the Tao family members, they looted their property in the yard.

When it comes to confiscation, the White Horse Army is even better than the Jinyiwei and Dongchang of the Ming Dynasty. They are well-trained and quick, and in a short time, the Tao family was plundered clean by them. Old Master Tao was furious when he saw that the millions of dollars of property that his family had worked hard to accumulate for generations were gone.

His eyes turned red and bloodshot, and he cursed loudly with red eyes: "Tyrant emperor! Dog officials! You will all die a horrible death!" His voice was full of anger and despair.

Shi Shuyu was furious when he heard this. He held the Liexue Sword in his hand and wanted to draw it. But Liu Yong quickly stopped him, looked at Old Master Tao with a smile and said, "Our queen is kind and gave me instructions in secret. If we meet a family with strict family traditions and good relations with the people, we will only take the land and not confiscate the family. But you, the Tao family, are blind and have been plotting against your will before the queen has thoroughly investigated your evil deeds. Now you dare to resist the law and disobey, so don't blame us for handling the matter impartially."

Liu Yong's words hit Mr. Tao's heart like a heavy hammer. He never expected that his drunken nonsense would bring such a disaster, and even the huge fortune accumulated by several generations was gone. He regretted it so much that his intestines turned green!

Mr. Tao fainted on the spot before he could catch his breath. Seeing the old man being angry to death, the whole family of Tao cried heartbreakingly, feeling that the sky was falling. They knew in their hearts that if they just took back the land, they would still have hundreds of thousands of silver coins to squander with the family's accumulation. But now that they have offended the queen, they can't even keep the last of their property. How are they going to live in the future?

According to the rules of the feudal monarchy, the drunken nonsense of Mr. Tao and others is equivalent to the great crime of treason! The whole family should be executed and the nine clans should be punished! In addition, the Tao family has been rich and unkind for many years, oppressing the people and committing countless sins. But Li Qingge implements the dual monarchy system, and does not practice collective punishment. The evil deeds were all done by Mr. Tao and a few unfilial sons, and have nothing to do with the women and children in the family.

So once Mr. Tao died, the remaining guilt was shared by others, and they would only be sentenced to a dozen years in prison at most. The women and underage grandchildren were released on the spot.

The Tao family had been operating for several generations from the Ming Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty. They not only owned thousands of acres of fertile land, but also accumulated amazing wealth. The White Horse Army moved dozens of trucks to empty all their belongings. Generally speaking, when the family was confiscated, officials would inevitably steal some benefits. As long as they didn't go too far, the leaders above would turn a blind eye.

But the soldiers ordered to confiscate the property this time were the White Horse Army. They were absolutely loyal to Li Qingge and didn't touch a single copper coin! Liu Yong saw this and couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "The queen is good at managing the army! Everyone has principles! No wonder she can win the world! If all officials can be like them, then why worry about the instability of the country and the unhappiness of the people?"

After raiding the Tao family, Liu Yong and Shi Shuyu immediately went to collect land from other landlords and gentry. They especially focused on those who had drunk with Mr. Tao and talked about stealing the throne that day.

Just as Li Qingge had expected, this action was met with fierce resistance from all the landlords and gentry. They united to resist, wanting to overthrow Li Qingge's rule and re-elect a monarch who was in line with their class interests.

But how could they know Li Qingge's ability and means! Li Qingge not only has the invincible White Horse Army, which can defeat hundreds of enemies alone, but also has the musket team and artillery team!
On the vast land, the smoke of gunpowder filled the air and the flames of war were everywhere. The White Horse Army, the Musketeers, and the Artillery Team fought bravely on the battlefield, showing their unparalleled combat effectiveness. Their figures shuttled across the battlefield like gods of war, making the enemy terrified.

Li Qingge stood in the palace, overlooking all this. Her eyes were firm and sharp, and her heart was full of confidence and determination. She knew that this war was something she had to face and win. Only in this way could she truly sit firmly on the throne and realize her ideals and ambitions.

Whenever the tide of resistance surged like a storm and waves, sweeping across this ancient land, the White Horse Army was like a mainstay, trapped in endless bitter battles. The two great weapons, muskets and cannons, took turns on the battlefield, like the roaring thunder god, helping the White Horse Army and adding a bit of tragic color to this chaotic world.

The muskets fired one after another, and the sound was deafening, like thunder in the sky, echoing in the valleys, rivers and fields in all directions. Then, a cannon roared, like the collapse of the sky and the crack of the earth, and the whole world seemed to be silent, even the dust in the air trembled.

In this war-torn land, some cunning landlords and gentry, seeing that the situation was hopeless, secretly planned to hide the land deeds like a cunning rabbit with three burrows. They sent people to the north to places they thought were safe, intending to wait until the storm subsided, and then come out to collect rent and continue their exploitative life. If it didn't work, they would flee to the north, find those ignorant people to sell the land deeds at a low price, use the money to buy more land in the north, continue to be their landlords, and enjoy the supreme power and wealth.

The White Horse Army needed to guard the capital and could not leave Jinling to prevent rebellion. Therefore, Li Qingge sent her capable general Li Ping'an to lead the musket team and bring five cannons to go to various places with Liu Yong to implement the policy. They were like an unstoppable torrent, breaking through the layers of obstacles of the landlords and gentry.

Wherever the imperial guards went, they were invincible and unstoppable. They were dressed in armor, holding muskets, and their eyes were firm and cold. Although the landlords and gentry resisted with all their might, their resistance seemed so powerless in the face of absolute power, and eventually they all collapsed and turned to ashes. Their mansions were sealed, their property was confiscated, and those landlords and gentry who were once high and mighty were now like dogs that had lost their homes, fleeing everywhere.

However, there were some stubborn people, such as the Zhu family of Chenjun. Facing the majesty of the imperial envoy, they were tough to the end and arrogant. Zhu Chongliang, the patriarch of the Zhu family, who claimed to be the descendant of the sage Zhu, said arrogantly: "What's so scary about the emperor's envoy? I am the descendant of the sage Zhu (Zhu Xi), who dares to touch me? Our family's land was rewarded by emperors of all dynasties, used for farming and reading, and passed down from generation to generation. No one can touch it!" His voice was high and sharp, as if it would pierce the sky.

"Whoever dares to confiscate our land is the enemy of all the scholars in the world. They can drown you with just one spit!" Zhu Chongliang continued, with a look of disdain and anger on his face. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, Cheng-Zhu Neo-Confucianism has been regarded as the mainstream Confucian thought by successive rulers. As the master of this thought, Zhu Xi was naturally revered as a saint, and people called him "Zhu Zi" or "Zhu Shengren". Moreover, although Zhu Xi was not a direct disciple of Confucius, he was able to be worshipped in the Confucius Temple and was listed as one of the twelve philosophers in the Dacheng Hall. The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties both praised Zhu Xi's idea of ​​"preserving the principles of heaven and eliminating human desires". Therefore, as one of the descendants of Zhu Xi, the Chenjun Zhu family, although there are no high-ranking officials in power, is a spiritual saint in the hearts of scholars all over the world.

Seeing them so disobedient and arrogant, Liu Yong was furious. He clenched his teeth, as if to suppress the gasp that was about to come out. But because of Zhu Chongliang's prominent status, he dared not act rashly even if he was angry. He said in a deep voice: "Mr. Zhu, I came here by order. If Her Majesty the Queen knew that you were so disregarding the will of the emperor..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Zhu Chongliang: "Hmph, don't try to scare me with this. So what about Her Majesty the Queen? Doesn't she still have to rely on us scholars to govern the world? You shameless villains, who only know how to deceive the queen and curry favor with her, will sooner or later have a bad end!" Zhu Chongliang's voice was full of disdain and anger, and his eyes pierced Liu Yong like a sharp sword.

Among the three religions of Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, Confucianism and Taoism are both disgusted with women in power. They believe that women in power will lead to chaos in the world. Therefore, the empress Wu Zetian also needed to use the Buddhist "Dayun Sutra" to provide a legal basis for her enthronement. For Li Qingge, a female monarch, scholars represented by Zhu Chongliang were very disgusted. But because Li Qingge held powerful military power, they had to bow their heads and surrender, but they were not convinced in their hearts.

Hearing Zhu Chongliang's insulting words, Liu Yong, Su Xiaomei and others all looked gloomy. Li Pingan was even more indignant. He held the pistol tightly, and his finger was almost about to pull the trigger. He took out the pistol and wanted to shoot Zhu Chongliang, but Liu Yong quickly signaled him not to act rashly, so as to avoid irreversible consequences.

"Why not execute such a rebellious person immediately?" Li Pingan said angrily, his eyes filled with anger and unwillingness.

Liu Yong shouted, "This man is no ordinary person. He is the descendant of Master Zhu. We cannot act rashly." His voice revealed helplessness and heaviness.

Su Xiaomei said: "Her Majesty the Queen hates these parasites who oppress the people. Before leaving, she has authorized you to handle the matter with full authority. Even if you kill him now, Her Majesty the Queen will not blame you. What else do you have to be afraid of?" Her eyes revealed determination and resoluteness.

Liu Yong said in a deep voice: "The life or death of this old man is irrelevant, but Her Majesty the Queen's reputation cannot be damaged. If you kill him, all the scholars in the world will criticize Your Majesty as a cruel and incompetent monarch. Is this what you want to see?" His voice revealed deep worry and helplessness.

Su Xiaomei frowned and said, "Then...what should we do?" Her eyes revealed confusion and helplessness.

Liu Yong said: "I will immediately write a letter and send it to Nanjing at an express speed of 800 miles to ask for instructions from Her Majesty the Queen before taking any action. Before that, no one must act rashly." His voice revealed firmness and determination, as if he had already made preparations for the worst.

After that, he ordered everyone to leave the Zhu family. Zhu Chongliang looked at the backs of Liu Yong and others leaving, and sneered disdainfully: "A bunch of villains! You think you can rob my Zhu family? You really overestimate your own abilities!" His voice was full of ridicule and disdain. Other members of the Zhu family also laughed at them, as if they had seen their failure and humiliation.

However, they did not know that a terrible bloody storm was about to come. At this time, Li Qingge was reviewing memorials in the palace of Jinling. The new dynasty had just been established, and many things needed to be done by the queen herself. She was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe, sitting on the dragon throne, with a serious and cold face. Her eyes revealed determination and wisdom, as if she could see through everything.

Li Qingge was delighted as she looked at the memorials. Except for a few that suggested she give up the land reform and gender equality policies, the rest were all good news. She seemed to see the prosperity and prosperity of the new dynasty, and the laughter and hope of the farmers.

People often say that "a man cannot become rich without unexpected wealth, and a horse cannot become fat without night grass". This time, the private property of landlords and gentry was confiscated, amounting to more than 230 million taels. Moreover, the collection work in urban and rural areas of most provinces has not been completed. If all of them are collected, the national treasury can earn at least 700 million taels of silver! This figure shocked and delighted Li Qingge. She seemed to see the future of the new dynasty, and the endless wealth and power. 700 million taels of silver! Li Qingge couldn't help but think of the late Ming Dynasty. At that time, the Ming Dynasty was in turmoil, with Li Zicheng's uprising inside and the Qing army eyeing it covetously outside. The national treasury was empty, and Emperor Chongzhen had to put aside the dignity of the emperor and solicit donations from ministers and relatives in order to raise silver to pay the soldiers in Liaodong. As a result, all the royal relatives, civil and military ministers were stingy, pretending to be poor and miserable, and only donated a few hundred or a few thousand taels, looking extremely "painful". But now, these landlords and gentry have such huge wealth! These wealth should have belonged to the country and the people, but they were privately occupied. Now, Li Qingge has finally nationalized these wealth, laying the foundation for the prosperity of the country.

The Queen's father, Zhou Kui, was a well-known wealthy businessman. His family was rich in gold and silver, and pearls were everywhere. No one within a hundred miles did not know his name. When the country was in danger, Emperor Chongzhen hoped that his father-in-law would be generous and donate 100,000 taels of silver to help the country in trouble. However, when Emperor Chongzhen looked at Zhou Kui expectantly, he saw that the old man was crying like a tearful man, with a look of heartbreak. In the end, he squeezed out 10,000 taels of silver from his fingers to deal with the task.

Empress Zhou, a gentle, virtuous and kind-hearted woman, saw it and felt pain in her heart. She really couldn't bear to see her father in such a difficult situation, and couldn't bear to see the country fall into a deeper predicament due to the shortage of silver. So, she took out 5,000 taels from her meager private money and asked her father to donate it to the country. She thought that this would help her father share his worries and contribute to the country, but she didn't expect that the old man Zhou Kui was greedy and secretly hid 2,000 taels and only took out 3,000 to make up the number.

Later, Li Zicheng, the King of Rebellion, attacked the capital, tortured people, and plundered people's property. A total of 70 million taels of silver were found. Among them, 3 million belonged to Zhou Kui, the father-in-law. It was really ironic to think that he only gave 10,000 taels to his son-in-law, but gave 1 million to the rebels. This contrast was like ice piercing one's bones, chilling one's heart.

Li Qingge, the woman who traveled through time, stood in the torrent of history, watching all this with mixed feelings. She knew very well that the people were starving and cold not because the country was poor, but because all the wealth was taken away by these landlords and gentry. She remembered what Emperor Chongzhen said before he hanged himself on Coal Hill: "All civil officials can be killed. I am not the king who lost the country, you are all the officials who lost the country!" That voice seemed to still echo in her ears, and she was heartbroken and angry.

Thinking of this, Li Qingge became more determined to do what she wanted. These greedy guys must be dealt with with a heavy punch. The 700 million silver in her hand was still less than the 800 million family property seized by Jiaqing after Heshen's death. Heshen's wealth alone exceeded the total wealth of landlords and gentry in the southern provinces. The corruption of the Qianlong Dynasty can be seen from this. And she, Li Qingge, wanted to use this money to change the fate of this country.

Li Qingge was so happy to receive this huge sum of money, she felt like she had won the jackpot, and she felt lighter. She seemed to see a magnificent picture of herself making great achievements and accelerating the process of modernization. When a person is happy, he is in high spirits, and even the court meeting feels refreshed, as if the whole world is cheering for her.

At the court meeting, Li Qingge sat on the dragon throne, which was magnificent and glittering. She was wearing a gorgeous dragon robe and a pearl crown, and she looked majestic and solemn. She was about to say, "If you have something to say, please report it. If not, please leave the court!" Suddenly, a tall and handsome guard hurried in, holding a secret letter in his hand. The guard had a heroic look between his eyebrows and a steady pace, which showed that he had been strictly trained.

"Your Majesty, Secretary Liu has urgent news!" the guard shouted, his voice loud and penetrating.

According to the old rules, eunuchs were responsible for delivering reports to the emperor. But Li Qingge was a modern person who traveled through time. She respected human rights and abolished the eunuch system early on, not allowing boys to become eunuchs. Therefore, the personal guards now took over the eunuchs' job and became an important role in delivering reports.

When Li Qingge heard the urgent news, her face changed and she immediately ordered, "Read!" Her voice was calm and firm, revealing an unquestionable majesty.

The guard tore open the sealing wax, and the wax fragments fell down like a red rain. He began to read about how Chenjun Zhu resisted the policy and how he spoke wildly and rebelliously. His voice was clear and powerful, and every word was like a hammer hitting everyone's heart. After reading it, Zhongshu Ling Liu Qingping gritted his teeth and cursed: "Who are Chenjun Zhu? How dare they disobey the imperial edict? They deserve to die!"

Liu Qingping had doubted Li Qingge's female identity at first, but was later deeply impressed by her ability and became her die-hard fan. After Li Qingge ascended the throne, he was appointed Shangshu, equal to Liu Yong's Zhongshu Ling. Although his actual power was slightly inferior, he was also an important figure in the court. His words revealed his extreme anger and dissatisfaction with the Zhu family of Chenjun.

Those who came from the grassroots and followed Li Qingge in the uprising also denounced Zhu Chongliang for his disrespect for the emperor and demanded severe punishment. However, some ministers stood up to speak for Zhu Chongliang. They were either Confucian scholars or disciples of Zhu Xi, so they naturally spoke for their great teacher Zhu Xi and protected his descendants.

"Your Majesty, the Zhu family of Chen County is the descendant of Zhu Xi. Even if they have offended you, you have to forgive them for the sake of the sage and teacher." A minister said, with a hint of pleading in his voice.

"This matter is of great importance. If we punish them for disobeying the imperial edict, wouldn't it hurt the hearts of people all over the world?" Another minister echoed.

"The land and property of the Zhu family of Chen County was used for farming and studying and passed down from generation to generation. If it is forcibly confiscated, it will also damage your reputation as a saint." Another minister said, his tone revealing a bit of worry.

"I suggest that Your Majesty should personally issue an edict to appease them and exempt the Zhu family of Chen County from paying taxes!" The last minister concluded, with a hint of urgency in his voice.

The words of these ministers revealed their admiration for Zhu Xi and their protection of the Zhu family of Chen County. After they finished speaking, they turned the topic to the land policy and asked Li Qingge to withdraw his decision. The land policy was an important measure implemented by Li Qingge to change the fate of the country, but it was strongly opposed by these ministers.

Liu Qingping got furious when he heard this and retorted loudly: "Your Majesty, your words are not joking. Once your majesty's decree is issued, how can you change it overnight? If you change the policy because of the Zhu family of Chen County, how will people in the world view your majesty? What you are doing is clearly to make your majesty the queen go back on her word and destroy her prestige. You have ulterior motives!" His voice revealed strong dissatisfaction and anger towards the ministers.

When the ministers heard this, they all started to attack Liu Qingping. They either accused him of not knowing etiquette or said he was arrogant. The whole court was in chaos. Li Qingge was upset and shouted, "Enough! This is the Golden Palace, not a vegetable market!" Her voice was like thunder, which hurt everyone's eardrums and made them shut up.

Liu Qingping said quickly: "Your Majesty, the government decree cannot be changed. If you feel that the Zhu family of Chen County is difficult to deal with, it is better to confiscate their land first, and then appoint their descendants as officials to appease them. In this way, the scholars in the world will not have too many objections." There was some rationality and calmness in his voice.

However, Li Qingge waved her hand to indicate that there was no need to bother. She looked at everyone fiercely, as if she could see through people's hearts. She said coldly: "That old man wants to die, I will help him!" Her voice revealed an unquestionable determination and coldness.

She announced loudly: "Decree! The Zhu family of Chen County has disobeyed the emperor's order and is rebellious and presumptuous! Once the imperial decree arrives, the entire family will be executed, not a single one will be spared!" Her voice was like ice, freezing everyone's hearts. When these words came out, everyone present was stunned. Although it was not uncommon for the emperor to execute an entire family, Li Qingge once said that a humane legal system should be implemented, and a system that would not punish the entire family for a single crime should not be implemented. Why did the entire Zhu family of Chen County suddenly have to be executed today?
"Your Majesty, you must not do this! The Zhu family of Chen County is the descendant of a saint, and they cannot be implicated!" Chief Censor Wu Weiliang said anxiously with a red face. He was a third-rank official, and although his rank was not as high as that of Shangshu Ling or Zhongshu Ling, he was responsible for impeaching all officials. He was in a low position but had great power, and all the civil and military officials in the court were afraid of him. His voice revealed a bit of pleading and anxiety.

Li Qingge sneered, "The descendant of a saint? Zhu Xi is also a saint?" Her voice revealed a bit of disdain and ridicule. She knew very well that Zhu Xi's personal morality was corrupt, and she had long disdained his sainthood.

Wu Weiliang was stunned. He did not expect Li Qingge to dare to question Zhu Xi's status as a saint. He quickly said, "Zhu Xi is the founder of Neo-Confucianism. He promoted the teachings of Confucius and Mencius and inspired generations of scholars to serve the country. Of course, he is a saint." His voice revealed a bit of respect and admiration.

Other officials also nodded in agreement, as if Zhu Xi was a god in their hearts. However, Li Qingge sneered: "You are full of benevolence and morality, but in fact you are a scum with corrupt personal ethics. How can you be called a saint?" Her voice was like a sharp sword, piercing through the hypocrisy and blind worship of those officials.

In the magnificent and majestic Jinluan Palace, the sun shines through the intricately carved window lattices, casting mottled light and shadows, adding a sense of unreality and fantasy to this solemn palace. However, the atmosphere at this moment is so solemn that it is suffocating, and the air is filled with tension and confrontation like gunpowder.

Li Qingge, the queen dressed in a complex and gorgeous dragon robe and wearing a dazzling pearl and jade phoenix crown, sat on the high dragon throne. Her figure was even more lonely and resolute in the interweaving of light and shadow. Her face was as cold as frost, and her brows were condensed with an inviolable majesty. Her deep eyes seemed to be able to see through all the hypocrisy and hypocrisy in the world, and reach the darkest corners of people's hearts.

Her words, like a thunderclap in winter, instantly exploded in everyone's ears, shaking everyone's heart and soul. "Zhu Xi, the man who calls himself the forerunner of Confucianism, does his deeds really deserve these two words?" Li Qingge's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting the hearts of everyone present, causing ripples.

Her thoughts seemed to have traveled through time and space, back to the rumors about Zhu Xi. All the actions of his corrupt private morality flashed through her mind like pictures, making her more angry. She thought of the prostitute named Yan Rui, a woman who should have lived at the bottom of society, but was imprisoned and tortured because of Zhu Xi's frame-up. Her fate, like a microcosm of countless innocent people in this era, makes people feel pity and indignation.

Li Qingge's fingers, slender and white, like the tenderest buds on the branches in early spring, gently tapped the handrails carved with dragons and phoenixes. Every touch seemed to carry an indescribable power, which was her profound accusation of the hypocritical morality in the world and a silent lash of unfair fate. Her eyes were deep, like the brightest stars in the night sky, flashing with a resolute and firm light. In that light, there was both an endless desire for justice and a determination to correct historical errors. Her face, illuminated by the candlelight, looked particularly resolute, as if she could penetrate the dust of time and look directly into the darkness in the deepest part of people's hearts.

The air in the hall was so heavy that it was almost possible to squeeze water out of it. Li Qingge's voice was neither high nor low, but it was like a sharp blade, accurately cutting through those false and hypocritical disguises, leaving them nowhere to hide. "I tell you, among all the literati, the one I hate the most is Zhu Xi, the hypocrite. His doctrines seem noble, but in fact they imprison people's hearts. His actions are more despicable than those treacherous ministers in public!" Her voice, with an unquestionable power, echoed in the hall, shaking people's hearts.

Wu Weiliang, the leader of the southern Confucian scholars, had a livid face at the moment, as if Li Qingge's words had hit him directly in the heart, and he was almost unable to breathe. He shouted angrily, with a trembling and unwilling voice: "Your Majesty, this is wrong! Zhu Xi is a saint of our Confucianism, and his doctrine is profound. How can you humiliate him like this?" His eyes showed both anger at Li Qingge's words and persistence and defense of Confucian beliefs.

The officials around him, either shocked or angry, or suspicious or confused, all echoed Wu Weiliang's remarks, their faces full of doubts and dissatisfaction with Li Qingge. However, Li Qingge just sneered, and in that smile, there was both mockery of the world's coldness and persistence in her own beliefs. Her eyes were as cold as ice, penetrating through everyone's disguises and reaching the cowardice and hypocrisy in the deepest part of people's hearts. "Humph, whether Zhu Xi is a hypocrite or not is not up to you to decide, nor is it up to me alone. History will give a fair judgment." Her voice was firm and powerful, as if she had foreseen the truth coming out in the future.

Seeing this, Wu Weiliang felt a surge of tragic emotion in his heart. He knew very well that at this moment, he had to stand up. For the dignity of Confucianism and Zhu Xi's innocence, he was willing to pay any price. He took a deep breath, straightened his back, and said solemnly: "As the Chief Censor, I have the responsibility to uphold the way of the saints. If Your Majesty insists on doing so, I will die as a warning!" His voice was full of determination and tragedy, as if he was ready to die.

Seeing this, other officials also began to stir. They were inspired by Wu Weiliang's loyalty and courage and wanted to emulate his behavior. They seemed to see the moment when they became historical heroes, and their hearts were filled with excitement and anticipation. However, Li Qingge just looked at them coldly, with a hint of ridicule and disdain in her eyes. "You want to die for your remonstrance? Okay, I'll grant you your wish!" Her voice was filled with an unquestionable majesty and coldness, as if she had seen through their minds.

At this moment, a gust of wind blew, bringing the coolness of early autumn, gently brushing everyone's face. It rolled up the curtains in the hall, surging like waves, and also blew away the tension and confrontation in the air. The sun shone through the window lattices and sprinkled into the hall, adding a bit of warmth and vitality to this cold hall. Li Qingge stood up slowly, her figure appeared taller and more majestic in the interweaving of light and shadow, like a goddess who is about to lead the change of the times.

"But what I want to tell you is that dying to remonstrate will not solve the problem." Her voice was soft and firm, like a spring breeze that moistened everyone's heart. "Real change requires us to start from the heart and examine those old ideas and constraints. We must dare to question, dare to challenge, and dare to break the shackles that bind our thoughts. Only in this way can we usher in an era that truly belongs to the people, an era full of freedom, equality and justice!"

Wu Weiliang and the others were stunned when they heard this. They had never thought that this young queen would have such profound insights and determination. Every word she said was like a key that opened the closed door in their hearts and let them see a whole new world. They began to re-examine their own positions and concepts, and an unprecedented shock and admiration surged in their hearts.

The atmosphere in the hall gradually eased. Li Qingge walked down the platform and walked towards the officials who had questioned and opposed her. Her steps were firm and powerful, and every step she took touched everyone's heart. She smiled and scanned their faces one by one with her eyes full of wisdom and warmth. "We are all part of this country, and our destinies are closely linked. Let us work together to create a better future!"

The officials nodded in agreement, their eyes gleaming with new hope and determination. They knew that from this moment on, they would no longer be enemies, but partners in common struggle. They would work together to contribute all their strength to the prosperity of the country and the happiness and well-being of the people.

In the end, this fierce dispute ended with Li Qingge's victory. With her wisdom and courage, she broke those old ideas and constraints and opened up a new path for the future of the country. Those who once questioned and opposed her also gradually realized their mistakes and shortcomings in the process and began to re-examine their values ​​and beliefs. They understood that only by daring to change and innovate can they keep up with the pace of the times and become truly strong.

From then on, Li Qingge's name resounded throughout the country. She was not only a wise queen, but also a pioneer who led the change of the times. Her story inspired countless people to move forward bravely and pursue truth and justice. The era that was once full of hypocrisy and hypocrisy gradually faded away, replaced by a new era full of freedom, equality and justice.

(End of this chapter)