Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4123 The storm is coming
The sky was getting brighter and the rain was getting lighter. Li Ji and Li Xiaogong came out of the main hall and walked to the Zhaode Hall not far away. When passing through a bamboo forest, Li Xiaogong suddenly said: "Why is this so? It will stand on the sidelines, and it is very likely that no matter what the outcome is, it will not be good."

If you want to stay out of the matter and not offend, the result often backfires and you become inhuman.

The raindrops are falling on the bamboo leaves and rustling, the temples not far away are brightly lit, and the "small burial" will be carried out at dawn. The officials of the Ministry of Rites and Zongzheng Temple have ordered the servants in the palace to start the arrangement, and the noise of life is coming from afar. Can't hear clearly, can't see clearly.

Li Ji walked a few steps silently, and seemed to be deliberating and said: "Your Majesty, we only need to ensure that the new emperor is His Majesty's blood, and we have completed our duties. As for whether it is the crown prince or the King of Jin... They are all His Majesty's flesh and blood, let them Fight for yourself."

Li Xiaogong shook his head, walking heavily.

This time Li Ji didn't use the last time "neutrality to ensure the stability of the world" to prevaricate himself. It can be seen that Fang Jun's words today must have stimulated Li Ji's pain.

Although the words are harsh, the truth is absolutely true. As the head of the prime minister, you should take on your responsibilities at this time. Determine the candidate for the new emperor as soon as possible to ensure the smooth succession of the throne. How can you stay out of the matter and wait for the price?Even if the position expressed at this moment is far from the benefits that can be obtained by helping one of the parties when they are at the end of their ropes, how can you not be responsible for the damage to the foundation of the empire caused by the outbreak of the battle for reserves?

If this really laid a lot of hidden dangers for the political situation of the empire, and even led to the collapse of the empire in the future, how would the history books evaluate you as the prime minister?
Or do you really not care about the prosperity and survival of the empire, but only care about the interests of one family, and even push the empire into the abyss with one hand?

But there are some things that don’t need to be mentioned again. When they reach their position, they must be tenacious and hard-hearted, and they will not change their opinions and positions easily.

The reason why I ask is just to try my best...

The two walked side by side, and when they entered the Zhaode Hall, Li Ji suddenly asked: "The king of the county has a lot of complaints about what the minister has done, and the minister also wants to ask whose side the king is standing on?"

Li Xiaogong stood still, looked up at the night sky that was still dark and rainy, and said slowly: "It is theoretically possible that your majesty has a will, and it is not surprising that your majesty is wise and mighty, so I will leave it in advance. If you don’t express your support in time, you are waiting for this edict to appear. Maybe a certain clan, or a certain servant, was entrusted by His Majesty to make the will public at a certain time... But I won’t wait forever, and I will be buried in the future At that time, the new emperor will read the sacrificial oration in public and then ascend the throne. If there is still no will at that time, the crown prince should succeed in line. Whoever dares to object will be a traitor."

This is the first time he has expressed his attitude and position. He doesn't care whether the crown prince or the king of Jin is in power, he only cares about following His Majesty's last wish.

It is possible that His Majesty left a will and entrusted the holders to make it public at a certain moment. Throughout the ages, no profession has been more insecure than the emperor, especially His Majesty Li Er, from the initial firmness to the Yi Chu. In the final confirmation, it is very likely that he has some concerns that outsiders cannot understand... In short, it is difficult to fathom the emperor's mind.

But he can't wait indefinitely. If there is no will at the time of the funeral, the crown prince will be named and righteous, and the destiny belongs to him. No one can prevent the crown prince from ascending the throne.

Li Ji nodded slightly, and said calmly: "I hope so."

Lift your feet and walk into Zhaode Hall first.

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The sky will be bright, the pattering rain will not be exhausted, there are still stars dripping, the sky is dark, white flags are everywhere in the Taiji Palace, the clouds are gloomy, and the servants, palace people, and concubines walking between the palaces are full of sadness. .

In front of Wude Hall, princes, princesses, concubines, clan relatives, and imperial ladies gathered together. The sound of bells and music was melodious. Everyone wore sackcloth and filial piety, with tears in their eyes, trying to suppress their sorrow.

A melodious bell rang, and Wang De, the head servant standing on the steps in front of the hall, shouted: "Princes enter the hall, and change the mortuary clothes for Emperor Daxing!"

According to Zhou rituals, on the day of the small burial, the servants changed nineteen sets of mortuary clothes for Emperor Daxing. These mortuary clothes are the crown clothes of Emperor Daxing in another world. They are very important. All princes need to kneel on one side to Peace of mind.

Headed by the crown prince, the kings of Wei, Jin, Qi, Shu and other princes filed in and knelt on both sides of the imperial bed placed in the middle of the hall. He and several other old servants who have served His Majesty Li Er for many years stepped forward and changed the mortuary clothes one by one.

This was already the last time that he could see Emperor Daxing in person. After today, Emperor Daxing would be put into the coffin, and he would never be able to see his children, relatives, and subjects all over the world again.Life ends sometimes, and since then Yin and Yang have been separated, and there will be a new emperor ascending the throne to rule the country...

Therefore, not long after the princes entered the palace, the princesses, concubines, and clans waiting outside heard their wailing, so there was also a lot of crying outside the palace, and the princesses and concubines in the front were even more crying and heartbroken. , the filial piety clothes on the body were soaked by the drizzle, and the muddy water on the ground was stained. The noble ladies who were once golden, jade, and spotless described their embarrassment and sadness.

Immediately, the cries infected the surrounding servants, maids, and officials, and the entire Taiji Palace burst into tears, and the heaven and the earth were in mourning.

To Prince Yin Li Jiancheng, King Qi Li Yuanji, and their heirs and wives, His Majesty Li Er is like a devil, vicious, brutal, and ruthless, but to His Majesty Li Er's concubines, children, and even the clan kings and court ministers, he is like a devil. He is a wise and honest elder.

Not only can he accept advice with an open mind, be diligent in government affairs, but also be magnanimous and benevolent. Courtiers and relatives can forgive and forgive even if they make mistakes. constantly.

As the so-called Mingjun weather, nothing more.

Now that His Majesty Li Er passed away at a young age, how can he not be saddened and overturned like the sky?

What's more, in addition to going out to remember His Majesty Li Er, and because the ensuing battle for the throne is bound to be in full swing, it is unknown how many people will be swept in and suffer disaster.After all, as a royal family, unless you have a chance to sit on the throne, no one wants to fall into the chaos of fighting for the crown...

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Although the Tang Dynasty was not established for a long time, it only inherited two generations of emperors, and the number of princes was not many.Although Emperor Gaozu broadcasted dozens of seeds and dozens of women, it is still not a royal atmosphere.However, the Li family in Longxi has spread for hundreds of years, with deep roots and luxuriant branches, so there are countless close bloodlines, resulting in a large number of royal family members.

Everyone cried over and over again, and it was not until Youshi that the procedure of Xiaoyu was completed.

Not only Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Zhi, Li Zhen, Li Yin and others were also exhausted, their bones were about to fall apart...

After dinner, one should take a break to recover mental and physical strength, but as the night darkened, the atmosphere became more and more oppressive. Even the air seemed to be covered with water vapor and became heavy, making it difficult to breathe.Everyone in the entire Taiji Palace was in a hurry and kept silent, even if acquaintances met head-on, they would at most make eye contact and pass by.

Everyone knew that at the funeral ceremony after dawn, the new emperor would read the sacrificial oration in public. Although he was unofficially enthroned, his title had already been decided and there would be no change.

If there is any change in the succession of the throne, it must be tonight...

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Everyone knows that if the king of Jin wants to usurp and change his fate, he will take action tonight. "Baiqisi" has already put the entire Taiji Palace under surveillance under Li Chengqian's order, " After the "Little Mortuary", all the princes, princesses, and concubines returned to their respective palaces, and they were not allowed to go out unless necessary. The palaces, gardens, and pavilions were all guarded every five steps and every ten steps. The entire Taiji Palace was impenetrable.

In addition, Cheng Yaojin was ordered to strictly guard the four gates, not to be slack in the slightest, and if there is chaos in the city, he will be punished severely!

Even so, Li Chengqian still felt unsafe...

"Young slaves are obsessed with the throne, and it is impossible to give up easily. What's more, those elites in Shandong and Jiangnan have already placed their bets on him. How can they allow Gu to ascend the throne smoothly? They are bound to cause trouble, and they will never bow down to their ministers honestly. "

Li Chengqian is full of worries, and it is inevitable that he will worry about gains and losses.

After dinner, it was a rare moment of leisure, Li Chengqian managed to recover some energy from the whole day's torture, and immediately called Fang Jun, Ma Zhou, and Li Junxian to discuss countermeasures.

Li Junxian said: "I have already ordered the elite of the Sizhong to guard Jinwang's residence closely, not even a fly is put in, there is absolutely no possibility of mistakes."

This is already the safest way. After all, King Jin is the prince, so he can be monitored, but he can't be placed under house arrest, right?At a time when the wind and rain are in turmoil, once you do that, you will definitely give the King Jin family an excuse. Things like "imprisoning brothers" and "suppressing brothers and feet" can be done, but they must not be shown in front of others.

Otherwise, it would be extremely unfavorable for Li Chengqian to be aroused by the Jin Dynasty.

Now it is not only necessary to successfully enthroned, but also to stabilize the public opinion in the world, otherwise the rumors of King Jin being persecuted will attract countless sympathizers. After all, His Majesty loved this prince the most during his lifetime, and he once preferred to grant the throne to Li Zhi...

People's hearts are the most unpredictable.

Li Chengqian nodded slightly, that's all he could do.

Fang Jun frowned in deep thought, then got up immediately, and said: "I have a chat with King Jin, if His Royal Highness King Jin doesn't mind, we should have a long talk."

Since the Guanlong mutiny, the palace has been like a big sieve, unable to keep any secrets, and the whole city will know about it after a while, who knows how many eyes and ears of various powerful families are hidden?In particular, Wang Shoushi has been responsible for cultivating dead men for His Majesty Li Er. Although he was strangled by the "Hundred Knights" before and lost everything, who knows if there is still an ambush in the palace?

(End of this chapter)