Tiantang Splendid

4026 Threats and Intimidation
At this time, it was raining heavily, and the officials after the court dispersed gathered outside Chengtian Gate to wait for their carriages to come. They all saw Fang Jun catching up with Liu Ji's carriage in three steps and two steps, and then jumped on it with the agility of an ape, startled All the horses pulling the cart neighed and struggled left and right, making the carriage sway.

The officials all stopped to watch, as if they were waiting to see if Liu Jie would be thrown from the carriage by Fang Jun...

No one thinks that there is anything wrong with Fang Jun doing this. It is very common for officials to have different ideas and camps. But you live and die.

But like Liu Ji, he stood in the East Palace for a while, stood in the elites of Shandong and Jiangnan for a while, regarded Cen Wenwen as a senior teacher for a while, and swayed his head and tail for refuge in the past under the signal of His Majesty...these encounters in various camps were repeated. Jumping horizontally, it doesn't matter what the position is, it's just chasing interests, it's very embarrassing.

What's more, this is Fang Jun's style in the first place. When you are angry with His Majesty, you can't say anything, and you can't even resist. You, Liu Ji, want to jump up and let him find a chance to vent. Who is to blame?
However, what is disappointing is that Liu Jie was not seen being thrown out of the carriage until the carriage drove far away...

……

In the rainy day, his whole body was covered with moisture and sticky. Seeing Fang Jun kicking the car door and getting in, Liu Jie broke out in a cold sweat, wiped his greasy face, and said with a forced smile: "Erlang... this is for what?"

Fang Jun sat cross-legged in front of him with a sneer, fixed his eyes on him, and asked slowly: "Liu Shizhong, we didn't offend you, why should we seize the opportunity and do it to death?"

Liu Jieqiang calmed down and apologized with a smile: "This is what I said. Erlang and I have a deep relationship, how can we make trouble? But your majesty sent someone to the mansion last night to give special instructions. How dare I not obey? We are all ministers, and we must not disobey Your Majesty, I hope Erlang will be considerate. Besides, although Erlang lost General Youtunwei and the Minister of War, didn't he also get a Shangzhu Kingdom and Minister of Rites? Although he lost some, it is not counted. Nothing."

Although he felt that he had done nothing wrong, he would inevitably feel guilty facing Fang Jun at this moment, especially if this guy was unreasonable, he would be in big trouble.

At the very least, someone else would never rush into the carriage in full view of everyone, and hit the sap in the dark... This thought flashed in his mind, and he shivered again, thinking that he still rushed up like this It's good, after all everyone is watching, and Fang Jun doesn't dare to go too far. If he puts a sack on himself in the dark and hits him with a sap, it will be too miserable.

Fang Jun looked around, reached out and opened a hidden compartment on the wall of the carriage, and sure enough, he found a small jug inside, picked it up and shook it to find wine, took another glass, poured a glass of wine and took a sip.

Looking at Liu Jie, he said, "I'm impatient and have clear grievances and grievances. I think Liu Shizhong also understands."

Liu Jie squeezed out a smile: "Erlang is eager for justice, has a straightforward personality, and is really a role model for the court. I deeply admire it."

This statement is unavoidable to be flattering, but it is not a complete lie. Everyone knows that Fang Er is a stick. Playing tricks and tricks, as long as he can make friends with him, he can entrust his wife and son.

But you won't rush into your own carriage to flaunt your character, will you?

Fang Jun took another sip from the wine glass, and praised: "This wine is not bad..."

Then he said slowly: "So, I know that there are some things that you can't help yourself, so I don't care about you. It's understandable to be a minister. But some things must not break the bottom line, otherwise not only will I not get along with you, Liu Shizhong, you will also leave an eternal infamy."

Liu Jie's eyes widened, his face was stupefied.

How did I become famous through the ages?

Fang Jun put down his wine glass and patted Liu Ji on the shoulder: "I don't blame you for what happened today, it's your duty to be a minister, but please remember these four words by Liu Shizhong. Don’t forget. Otherwise, don’t blame me for doing the math with you today, which caused me to lose the two official positions of General Youtunwei and Shangshu of the Ministry of War!”

After saying that, he stopped the carriage, opened the door, went out and jumped off the carriage, followed by his own soldiers, who served Fang Jun and got on his horse. Iron hoofs stomped on the road rumbling, splashing a puddle of water, and walked away.

Liu Jie was sitting in the car, rubbing his chin, thoughtful.

The only thing that can make him infamy through the ages is the only thing at the moment... and Fang Jun's words warned and threatened him to strictly stick to the bottom line, what is the bottom line?Liu Ji couldn't understand it any more.

In fact, just like what he said just now, "a man's duty as a minister", if he had no choice, why would he be willing to add insult to injury?

Not to mention breaking the bottom line and doing things that will make the world scold for generations.

But the problem is that he can't help himself now, if His Majesty forces him to pick a head, how dare he refuse?

One side is oppressed by His Majesty, and the other is eternal infamy, how to choose?
However, another thought suddenly popped up in Liu Jie's mind - Fang Jun boarded his carriage in full view, was it really just to threaten him?Such words can be said in private at any time, why choose this time?
Could it be that this guy did it on purpose, to make others think that he had reached some kind of compromise with him?

It's fine if others think so, if His Majesty thinks the same way, and even thinks that he will be drawn over by Fang Jun again...

Liu Ji had a splitting headache.

A weak stand is indeed a big taboo in official circles. Although it can be done both ways, it is difficult for anyone to entrust this kind of repetitive and erratic generation with important responsibilities.

But is it because he likes to jump repeatedly?

It was completely forced by His Majesty...

*****
In the Hall of Wude, His Majesty Li Er took a hot bath after the court was over. After bathing, he changed his clothes. For lunch, there were some delicate dishes and a bowl of white porridge. Sitting in front of the window with a pot of tea, drinking tea, watching the rain, thinking about the affairs of the court.

Wang Shoushi bowed and entered from the outside lightly, came to His Majesty, leaned over and muttered a few words.

"Fang Er jumped into Liu Ji's carriage?"

His Majesty Li Er just took a sip of tea, and Wen Yan asked back in surprise.

Wang Shoushi nodded and said: "That's right, the court has just left, and many ministers outside the palace gate have not yet left, they all saw it clearly."

"Hey!"

His Majesty Li Er didn't know how to express his feelings, clicked his lips, and said: "I really plan to spend my whole life as a fool..."

Back then, Emperor Gaozu was very favored as a relative of the Sui Dynasty and a cousin of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty. He, Li Er, also used to rely on the power of his father's generation to be domineering and dandy. less trouble.But as he got older and his official position was promoted, his heart began to yearn for making contributions, and his dandyism gradually decreased. When Jinyang raised troops, his generals were like clouds, and counselors were like rain, so there was no more dandyism.

But Fang Jun is now in the Shangzhu Kingdom, the highest honor in the empire, and the Minister of Rites who represents the world's etiquette. Instead of restraining his previous bad habits, he has intensified and went his own way, making him an emperor who doesn't know how to treat him.

Do you want to scold me for not thinking about making progress, or praise me for not forgetting my original intention?
"What happened in the end? Did Liu Ji get beaten?"

Although Fang Jun who cut off the wings of the East Palace this time did the surgery, he was wronged and he was willing to give some compensation, but Liu Jie is a high-ranking official in Zhongshu, one of the prime ministers, representing the face of the empire, if Fang Jun beat him up , that must be punished.

It is one thing if I am willing to give you some tolerance and compensation, but it is another thing if you rely on my guilt and lawlessness...

Wang Shoushi shook his head, seeming to be a little regretful: "Duke Yue probably didn't make a move, or Liu Shizhong didn't dare to make a move in the carriage... In short, after getting off the car, Duke Yue looked as usual and walked away. Liu Shizhong never showed his face. , go straight home."

If it was in the past, he could use the spies placed everywhere to find out what happened to Liu Jie after he returned home, whether he was beaten or injured, he would be able to see clearly.But this time, the "Hundred Knights" joined forces with the Six Commanders of the East Palace and the Jingzhao Mansion to launch a thunderous attack on the dead soldiers and spies under his command. The power in the city was almost lost, except for those who followed him. reduce.

His Majesty Li Er put down his teacup, got up and stood in front of the window, stroking his beard, squinting his eyes at the torrential rain in the courtyard, and his mind turned to the affected people in various places in Guanzhong.

He doesn't care whether Liu Ji is likely to be lured to the East Palace by Fang Jun again. With the power of the emperor and the majesty of the majesty, Yi Chu is imperative and no one can stop him. How can he care about one more Liu Ji?The reason why Liu Ji was brought here this time was that he was using it as a knife, and it was easy to use. He was kept as a servant if he honestly carried out the emperor's will.

The powerful families in Jiangnan and Shandong are about to enter the imperial court in a big way, and they want to appease a few heavyweight positions, and the position of servant is very suitable...

But the disaster cannot be ignored.

No matter who the crown prince changes, no matter who the ministers are, this world belongs to him, Li Er, and the people in the world are his subjects, who doesn't he love?
"Immediately send people to search for the disaster situation in Guanzhong. Previously, more than [-] people were affected by the flood in Guanzhong. Now there is a wave of unrest and another wave. Relief is urgent. I have to know it well. Also, go and check that Lao Shizi' Royal Rescue Team carefully." ', find out how it works, how powerful it is, the source of money and food... and then report it quickly."

"Here."

Wang Shoushi bowed and retreated as ordered.

His Majesty Li Er glanced back at his back, turned back to the desk and sat down, sighing imperceptibly.

Although Wang Shoushi's strength was severely damaged and the power in the city was almost uprooted, he could only delegate such tasks to him, not the more powerful "Hundred Knights".

On the contrary, the stronger the "Hundred Knights" is, the more suspicious he becomes. Li Junxian, Zhang Shigui... must be dealt with gracefully. Standing on the side of the East Palace, without anyone noticing, he also gave himself a "Xuanwu Gate Change"...

(End of this chapter)