Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4070
Yuwen Shiji suppressed the ecstasy in his heart, bowed his head and said earnestly: "Your Majesty is broad-minded, the old minister has no place to admire and is grateful, and he will lead Guanlong to do his best and repay him with death!"

He knew that although His Majesty Li Er did not agree to allow Yu Chigong to enter the city on the spot, he already had this intention in his heart, but it was a big matter and he had to weigh the interests of all parties before making a decision.

But no matter what, turning from the crime of treason to become the first choice for His Majesty to support is like rain from heaven for the Guanlong Clan who are like a bereaved dog at the moment... Will they even choose Yu Chigong to replace the sixth guard of the Eastern Palace? The responsibilities of the capital are no longer important.

As long as His Majesty eliminates the hostility towards the Guanlongmen Clan, it will be considered a great thing, and the rest still needs to be figured out gradually.

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After Yuwen Shiji left, the light in the hall was dim, so His Majesty Li Er got up and went to the study, sitting by the window alone, thinking about the current situation.

The prince's sudden withdrawal of the East Palace Six Rates from Chang'an was beyond his expectations. This put the reserve position on the table, and the situation suddenly became tense.

In the past, no matter what the king of Wei or the king of Jin, no matter what he said or did, how could he not care about the reserve position in his heart?It's just that I have a lot of fear, so I can only cover it up, so as not to make a mistake and be caught by the other party, resulting in losing the opportunity.

But now that the sixth rate of the Eastern Palace is withdrawn, whoever succeeds the sixth rate of the Eastern Palace to guard the capital will take the lead in the battle for the reserve, and it is likely to be a complete advantage. It's because those forces in the court who are interested in making contributions to the dragon can't sit still.

Li Ji brushed a flower gun. On the surface, it seemed that he supported Cheng Yaojin and stood with the Shandong family, but in fact, no matter whether Li Ji or Cheng Yaojin, their own interests have gradually separated from the Shandong family. The fact that the Shandong aristocratic family is in power may not necessarily agree with their interests, so what Li Ji's intentions in this move remains to be discussed.

The Guanlong sect who lost his family also jumped out, intending to use this opportunity to regain trust. This is reasonable, and His Majesty Li Er is also happy to see it succeed.

As for the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River, they may not have a suitable general to lead the army, so they have been silent, but judging from their recent getting closer to the King of Jin, they will not let the important task of guarding the capital fall to the hands of the King of Wei...

After clarifying the context of the current situation, His Majesty Li Er found that Wei Wang Li Tai, who was the first choice for the crown prince, seemed to stay out of the matter and not participate in it.

Do you feel that the position of guarding the capital is not important and does not affect the ownership of the reserve?

Or do you really agree with your heart and have no intention of competing for reserves?
Or a certain force has secretly reached an alliance with the king of Wei to fight for the power to guard the capital without anyone noticing...

The situation is so complicated that even with His Majesty Li Er's ability to deal with politics handy, he will inevitably feel that there are so many things and possibilities, and his head will burst for a while.

He called Wang Shoushi in, fetched a pill and drank it with tea, closed his eyes and meditated for a while before recovering.

Wang De also came in from the outside at this time, took a torch and lit the candles on the candlesticks, and the study gradually lit up.

Looking at the two servants, His Majesty Li Er suddenly sighed with emotion: "I am really a lonely person now..."

His words and demeanor were full of sadness.

He has always dismissed the so-called "hehe Tianwei" such as "the distinction between superiority and inferiority". He believes that Tianwei is not established by relying on cumbersome and strict etiquette systems, but by setting an example and leading the way, leading civil servants and generals from one to another. Played out of one of the victories.You can lead everyone to victory, even a beggar on the street can gain majesty and everyone is in awe, otherwise, even if you are a nobleman, you will still be killed by your subordinates.

Don't use blood to pressure people, princes and generals, would you rather have a kind?
So he didn't care about those red tapes, and wanted to mingle with his subordinates and gain their heartfelt love and admiration. He believed that throughout the ages, there was no other ruler and minister who could get along like him.

However, to this day, there is not even a single person around who can completely trust and discuss the situation.

Only two eunuchs remain respectful...

A sense of irritability suddenly rose.

Suppressing his anger, he asked Wang Shoushi: "Is the prince unusual in Da Ci'en Temple?"

Wang Shoushi hurriedly replied in a respectful voice: "His Royal Highness drums the morning bell every evening, and chants sutras in the morning and evening. There is nothing abnormal. His daily behavior is also in front of others, and there is absolutely no place to hide from others."

There are many monks and disciples in the Da Ci'en Temple, and the eyeliner is complicated, so it is easy to collect every word and deed of the prince.

His Majesty Li Er nodded: "Send someone to watch the residence of the two Highnesses. I want to know who they met and what they said. I can't miss anything."

"Here."

Wang Shoushi bowed to the order, feeling very excited.

In the past, it seems that the duty of monitoring the prince and officials has always been dominated by the "Hundred Knights". The dead soldiers and secret spies under his leadership are hidden deeper. "Cavalry" is no longer credible in His Majesty's mind.

This is a great opportunity for him to regain his power...

His Majesty Li Er just sighed, with a sluggish expression, he waved his hands and said, "I'm a little tired, you can step back for now."

"Here."

The two servants bowed and retreated.

His Majesty Li Er sat motionless behind the desk, closed his eyes and meditated, stood up after a long time, and returned to the bedroom.

*****
Great Mercy Temple.

As the night fell, light rain fell from the sky, and the rainwater hit the leaves of the huge ancient locust tree in front of the window, making a soft "rustling" sound, like spring silkworms eating mulberry leaves...

In front of the window in the house, several exquisite vegetarian dishes and a pot of rice wine were placed on the floor mat. Li Chengqian, Li Jing, and Fang Jun sat on their knees facing each other, drinking and talking.

Fang Jun held the pot to pour wine for the two, and asked Li Jing with a smile, "Does Duke Wei still have a grudge about withdrawing from Chang'an?"

Holding the wine cup in Li Jing's hand, he took a sip first, and then smiled wryly: "This old man has experienced ups and downs in his career all his life, no matter how big setbacks he has suffered, how could he be as ineffective as you think? Suddenly scattered, and finally there is no trace. It's just that this time, the highness is highly valued, so that the old man can have the opportunity to lead the army again. He has made the ambition to swear allegiance to the death, but now he is helpless in the face of the crisis. He is very ashamed and invincible."

After saying that, he respected Li Chengqian and drank it all in one gulp, feeling very depressed.

Li Chengqian drank half of his cup, and said softly, "Wei Gong's heart, I am very grateful, but father and emperor have made up their minds, how can there be a way to return to heaven? The matter has come to this point, it is God's will, I still have no grievances, you and the others We should be more sympathetic to father and emperor's difficulties and understand."

The matter of Yi Chu is almost a foregone conclusion. The Dong Gong Liu rate, who is loyal to the prince, must withdraw from Chang'an. The difference is only active or passive, and the result cannot be changed.

No matter how broad-minded His Majesty Li Er is, he would not dare to keep the Donggong Liuzhao, who has tens of thousands of horses, in the city of Chang'an. Digging your own grave?
The first step to cut off the wings of the Eastern Palace is to gather the military power in Fang Jun's hands, and the second step is to withdraw the Sixth Commander of the Eastern Palace from Chang'an and weaken the combat power.

Only by doing these two steps can His Majesty Li Er rest easy...

Li Jing nodded and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, don't worry, the old minister knows what is important at the moment. This time, he will withdraw from Chang'an and station at Kunming Pool North. He will be diligent in training, readying his troops, and waiting for His Highness' orders at any time!"

There is a secret passage leading to the Daci'en Temple outside the city, which is near Kunming Pond. Once the situation in Chang'an changes suddenly, the prince can escape through the secret passage and enter the Six Commander Army Camp of the East Palace after arriving at Kunming Pond to ensure safety.

This is the last effort of the East Palace, not to keep the reserve position, but to keep the crown prince and his family.

As for the scramble for the power and responsibility of guarding the capital caused by this, it was completely incidental...

Fang Jun poured the wine again, and said with a smile: "Don't be so nervous, this is just the last step, and it may not be that far. Your Majesty is determined to be easy to store, but he will never sit back and watch His Highness be killed. What we need to guard against It's just a black hand in the dark, at least no one dares to harm His Highness in the open."

Although His Majesty Li Er has never made it clear, the meaning of ensuring "brothers and brothers respect" among the several princes could not be more obvious: easy storage is okay, but no matter who the storage is, you can't kill your elder brother or mutilate your siblings. A bottom line that cannot be changed.

As long as His Majesty Li Er is not dead, no one dares to blatantly touch this line.

Li Chengqian raised his glass with both emotion and shame: "There is no meritorious service in the world comparable to Conglong's meritorious service. Originally, I was lonely and thankful for your support. I thought that I would treat each other with all my heart and share wealth and honor when I become a great treasure in the future... But I am alone and incompetent." In this generation, instead of making your faithful followers prosperous and rich, you will suffer oppression and setbacks in your official career... In this life, I am afraid that this kindness will not be repaid, if there is an afterlife, I would like to be connected by blood with you, and share life and death together!"

Li Jing and Fang Jun toasted hurriedly, the former panicked and said: "Your Highness is the Zhengshuo of the Empire, and the destiny belongs to him. I should do my best to serve you. I only regret that my ability is limited. I can't persuade Your Majesty to change his mind. It is a capital crime!"

Fang Jun also said: "Your Highness is benevolent, and the world knows it. Even if you give up the position of the crown prince, the whole government and the public will also appreciate your benevolence. The ministers will follow your majesty."

Li Chengqian didn't say any more, wiped the tears from the corners of his eyes with a wave of his sleeve, clinked glasses with the two of them, and drank it all in one gulp.

When the mood calmed down, Li Chengqian said: "Qing Que intended to win over you and others to achieve great things. This time, the six leaders of the East Palace have withdrawn from Chang'an. Qing Que must not be able to sleep at night, and I am afraid that he will come to ask you again."

Li Tai valued the strength of the officials of the Eastern Palace, and the first was the Six Rates of the Eastern Palace stationed in Chang'an City. This army, which was reversed and won the Li Jingguan Long Mutiny, was too important for Li Tai who had no soldiers in his hands. Now he suddenly withdrew , How can you not panic?

In case the successor supports King Jin, then the chances of winning the battle for the crown are not great...

Fang Jun said calmly: "Don't worry, Your Highness, it's the battle between the King of Wei and the King of Jin, and our East Palace family will stay out of the matter. When His Majesty's Edict to Abolish the Crown Prince is promulgated, the King of Wei must be at the end of his life, and then we can negotiate terms."

under what conditions?
Naturally, it is a promise not to persecute the deposed prince.

But for any high-ranking prince, the existence of the abandoned prince is like a thorn in the throat and a thorn in the back. How can he sleep peacefully if he doesn't get rid of it?I can only wait until the end of the mountain when there is no other way, and then I agree with my nose.

(End of this chapter)