Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 2675 Good words to persuade
The reason for this is entirely due to His Majesty Li Er's strategy for "Hundred Knights".

The original intention of creating the "Hundred Riders" was to gather elite and brave soldiers to guard the palace and the capital, and to be responsible for the safety of the emperor. Later, the "Hundred Riders" gradually developed, and His Majesty Li Er also realized that as an emperor, if he cannot Opening eyes and ears, it is very easy to be deceived by courtiers, so the duty of "Hundred Knights" was changed from a simple guard to guard the palace, and the function of monitoring hundreds of officials was added.

However, His Majesty Li Er had far-sighted considerations and understood that the "Baiqisi" could be the eyes and ears of the emperor, but because of its special status, it had undergone a qualitative change. The privilege that no government office could check and balance would become an uncontrollable behemoth for a period of time.

The sword has two fronts. His Majesty Li Er forged this sword to consolidate the imperial power, but he absolutely did not want it to become an irreconcilable obstacle between the emperor and his subjects...

Therefore, the power of the "Hundred Knights" has always been restricted. The most basic one is to strictly prohibit the "Hundred Knights" from developing forces outside Guanzhong.

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His Majesty Li Er naturally thought about Li Junxian's worries in advance.

However, he didn't mention it too much, he just said indifferently: "You only need to keep an eye on Guanzhong, and the rest don't need to ask."

Li Junxian's heart trembled, and he hurriedly said: "The general obeys orders!"

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said, "Okay, let's step back for now."

"Here!"

After Li Junxian saluted, he left the imperial study room. His Majesty Li Er sat there alone, and ordered his servant to make another pot of tea and put it on the desk by the window. His Majesty Li Er sat behind the desk, sipping fragrant tea slowly. , weighing in mind.

How could he not know that the nobles of Guanlong have already extended their hands to Hedong, Shandong, and even Jiangnan these years?As a member of Guanlong, I know everything about the internal movements of this interest group, and I will never underestimate or neglect it at any time.

But at present, although the Guanlong nobles are only short of their last breath before being disintegrated, they still can't swallow it, and have been lingering on their last breath.

For His Majesty Li Er, as long as the Guanlong nobles are not divided for a day, they will always be a serious concern. Compared with them, the Shandong aristocratic families and the Jiangnan gentry are not worth mentioning. After all, the penetration and control of the court by these two are far inferior to the former. , even if he gains power for a while, he cannot do without the support of the emperor or the prince, and it is difficult to pose a real threat to the imperial power.

But the Guanlong nobles are absolutely different.

Don't do too many things like prospering a country and destroying a country, abolishing an emperor and establishing an emperor. In the hearts of Guanlong people, the idea of ​​loyalty to the emperor and patriotism is extremely indifferent. As long as it is beneficial to their own interests, they can do and dare to do anything. Dry.

His Majesty Li Er never thought before that the nobles of Guanlong would walk to the edge of the split cliff so quickly, and now it is a surprise, if they can push the nobles of Guanlong to take the last step this winter, This huge group has since disappeared from Datang's political map, and he is willing to take some risks.

Conquered Goguryeo and split the nobles of Guanlong. Since then, I have not only accomplished the unprecedented great cause, but also made the forces of all parties in the court to achieve a balance. The imperial power is as stable as Mount Tai, and then I can do whatever I want. ...

After drinking a cup of tea, His Majesty Li Er got up and stood in front of the window, looking at the withered branches and leaves of the flowers and trees in the yard, only the plants in the greenhouse in the distance were still lush.

Eyes firm.

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East Palace.

In the side hall, several exquisite dishes were placed on the tea table. Crown Prince Li Chengqian and Du He sat opposite each other, drinking lightly and slowly.

Du He held the pot and poured wine into the wine glasses in front of them, and then they drank a glass together, Li Chengqian said: "You can do whatever you want, there is no need to be formal."

Du He responded, took a mouthful of food and put it in his mouth, poured the wine again after swallowing it, and asked: "Your Highness summoned my ministers to come today, but what are your orders?"

Li Chengqian held the wine glass in his hand, pondered for a while, and said softly: "We grew up together since we were young, and we are brothers and sisters, so today I don't hide it alone, I have a few words to tell you. As for whether you can listen to it yourself , that is your own business."

Du He hurriedly said: "What is your Highness talking about? I have always been loyal to Your Highness, your words are military orders, and I will obey everything."

"Hehe," Li Chengqian chuckled, staring at Du He and asked, "If Gu asked you to completely cut off from the nobles of Guanlong, would you obey me?"

Du He's hand holding the wine glass froze immediately, and forced a smile: "This...it's not because I don't want to, but now the Du family is the elder brother's head, so it doesn't count if I say so."

Li Chengqian gave a wry smile, shook his head, and sighed, "I told you that you wouldn't listen... But Gu Nian is in love with the past, so I still want to remind you of a few words."

Du He sat upright and said solemnly: "Your Highness, please tell me, I will listen attentively."

Li Chengqian took a sip of his wine and said slowly: "You are naturally unwilling to cut you off from Guan Long completely. After all, the Fangling Du family has been regarded as the backbone of Guan Long in recent years, and the interests involved with other families are too great. , It is understandable for you to be reluctant. But you have to remember, don't get involved in the schemes of the Guanlong nobles, let alone be used as a knife."

Du He was puzzled: "Is your Highness referring to the dispute over the reserve position? The Du family and Guan Long are too deeply involved, and it would be impossible to separate them suddenly, but the minister swore to the sky that the Du family firmly supported His Highness, even if He will go through fire and water at all costs! There is absolutely no heart to serve the yin and yang, and if there is anything against His Highness, he will be burned by thunder and fire, and both men and gods will abandon him!"

"Hey, what kind of poisonous oath do you swear?"

Li Chengqian frowned, and said, "Gu is not talking about himself, but Fang Jun."

Du He was taken aback: "Fang Jun?"

Li Chengqian stared into his eyes, and slowly asked: "Could it be that there hasn't been any discussion about Fang Jun in Guanlong recently?"

Du He hesitated for a moment, shook his head and said, "No."

Li Chengqian stared at him for a while, shook his head in disappointment, took a sip of wine, ate some food, and then sighed: "Thinking that Fang Xiang and Du Xiang were both called the twin jades of the country and the humerus of the father, even though they lived together in high positions , but never in the slightest. Both of these two are gentlemen among men, they are generous and knowledgeable, and they work closely with each other to govern the world, and they have the prosperity of Zhenguan today. But I still can't figure it out. It is said that Fang Du is as good as a family friend. Why, why have you and Fang Jun come to such a point now? It is not an exaggeration to say that you are strangers? If you can restore the old friendship with Fang Jun, assist Yu Gu together, and imitate the sincere cooperation of the previous generation in the future, wouldn't it be a legend in history? The last good story?"

Before that, he had a better relationship with Du He, while he was slightly estranged from Fang Jun. The main reason was that Fang Jun was uneducated and stupid at that time. The relationship between Du He and Chai Lingwu is very good, but they can't get along with Li Chengqian.

In comparison, although Du He is also a playboy, at least he is intelligent...

But then Fang Jun suddenly emerged, shining brilliantly like a comet. Li Chengqian admired him from the bottom of his heart. After deliberately making friends, the relationship between the two became closer and closer, until now Fang Jun had already become Li Chengqian's confidant team.

So from the bottom of his heart, he hoped that Fang Jun and Du He could clear up their past suspicions, restore the old relationship, and assist him in succeeding to the throne together, and then everyone would work hard to govern the Tang Dynasty and share the wealth, wouldn't it be beautiful?
Who knows that Fang Jun and Du He are drifting away now. Although the relationship has eased in the recent period, the gap still exists.

Even because the Guanlong nobles hated Fang Jun deeply, it is very likely that Fang Jun and Du He will turn against each other in the future, and they will never die...

This is what Li Chengqian doesn't want to see.

Who knows that as soon as he mentioned this, Du He immediately became angry and said angrily: "Your Highness, can you blame me for this matter? Fang Jun was so stupid back then, and I took care of him wherever he went, otherwise he would have to eat What a loss? As a result, because of being plotted against by Chai Lingwu, he seemed to be a different person after a serious illness. Not only did he hold a grudge against Chai Lingwu, but he even ignored me, and even turned against King Jing, repeatedly fighting against him! Fang Jun is capable, so why should I, Du He, nod and bow to him, flatter him and flatter him? What a bastard!"

Li Chengqian rubbed his forehead, and said helplessly: "It's not that I want to care about the grievances between you, but I just want to warn you, but if the nobles of Guanlong have any plans against Fang Jun, you have to stay away. Otherwise, you may still be used as a knife!"

Just as Du He was about to speak, his heart was shocked. He stared at Li Chengqian with wide eyes, and said incredulously, "Your Highness is saying...someone wants to kill Fang Jun, and Fang Jun has already made preparations in advance?"

(End of this chapter)