Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4199 The situation is unpredictable

Faced with Li Chengqian's promise of "communicating wealth and honor", all the civil and military ministers left the table, bowed to the ground, and said respectfully: "I wish to follow His Highness and make great achievements for thousands of years!"

Li Chengqian hurriedly got up to return the gift, and then sat down together again.

He also knew King Jin's commitment to the "feudal side" of Cheng Yaojin, Yu Chigong and others, but he could not offer this condition.King Jin was in adversity, and in order to fight hard, he did not hesitate to pay any consequences and any price, just for the ultimate victory.

But Li Chengqian couldn't do that.

As a prince, and even the new emperor who is about to ascend the throne, stabilizing the structure of the court is the top priority, and "distinct rewards and punishments" are naturally the foundation of everything. Money and official positions can be excessively rewarded, but they are related to titles and must not be taken lightly granted.

Otherwise, it is bound to break the balance of the court and cause a disaster...

For example, Cheng Yaojin, he would be rewarded by the "feudal side" if he defected to the King of Jin, but even if he stood loyally on Li Chengqian's side at this moment, Li Chengqian could not give him the promise of "king the king", otherwise, would Fang Jun also want to be the king? ?What about Li Jing?What about Li Ji?What about the other sixteen generals?
The king of Jin can ignore it, even if he imitates the old things of the Western Zhou Dynasty and confers "eight hundred princes" all over the world except the capital city, but Li Chengqian can't...

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After everything was agreed, the civil and military ministers dispersed one after another, and Fang Jun followed Li Chengqian back to the apse.

As soon as the monarchs and ministers were seated, the crown princess Su came forward with a tray and offered tea. A 20-year-old woman in her prime, dressed in a crimson palace outfit with gold threads interwoven with dark cloud patterns, her skin is as white as snow, her waist is slender, and she walks like flowers shining in the water, and a weak wind supports the willows. Mixed with fresh and slightly cooked style flowing.

Fang Jun got up quickly and thanked him with a salute, but he didn't dare to look up.

Inside the palace, the rules are strict, and concubines and concubines in the harem cannot easily meet foreign ministers. Even as a queen, she can only accept the audience with the emperor during the Zhengdan dynasty or important festivals. Tea and water?

Such an honor not only demonstrates the honor and favor of the Tian family, but also fully reveals that the prince's family does not regard Fang Jun as a foreign minister, and it has the meaning of "good family"...

Crown Princess Su's beautiful eyes flowed, her smile was gentle, she whispered a few words like you're welcome, then turned and left.She knew that the monarch and his ministers must have important matters to discuss, so she didn't dare to stay longer, after all, Fang Jun had warned her "not to participate in government affairs"...

Fang Jun took his seat again.

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Erlang, you don't have to be so formal, the Crown Princess has always been close to you, even the orphaned children often follow your example, and those who have already started reading can't put it down because of your poems. Every day I clamor to ask you for knowledge... You and I belong to the monarch and minister, but we are inseparable in friendship, and we are also the subordinates of Langjiu. When there is no outsider, these vain courtesy should be exempted, and we should be more comfortable with each other."

For Fang Jun, apart from being grateful, he was also more willing to get close to Fang Jun, and he did not want to treat him as a pure servant.

Such a young nobleman with outstanding literary talents, excellent poetry and proficiency in money-making techniques is just an interesting and wonderful person, who wouldn't want to be close to him?

Fang Jun doesn't care much about these rules, but there are differences between monarchs and ministers, so it's not easy to be criticized by others. Since Li Chengqian said this, he naturally followed suit: "In this case, the humble minister is overstepping. To be honest, the humble minister also feels that those The rules are too cumbersome and complicated, and the respect between people comes from the heart, so how can those cumbersome etiquettes be able to express it?"

Li Chengqian laughed loudly: "It should be like this!"

The two took a sip of tea each, Li Chengqian restrained his smile and asked, "What do you think of Lu Guogong's performance today?"

Fang Jun put down his teacup, and said after deliberation: "That day, the Patriarch of the Cui family of Boling went to Beijing to lobby Duke Lu, but Duke Lu did not agree to completely stand on King Jin's side, which already showed Duke Lu's attitude. The battle for the throne. Whether he feels that the Eastern Palace is more powerful, that King Jin is about to fall, or he has other plans, he will never openly rebel against His Highness and stand on King Jin's side."

After a pause, he continued: "Which one of the ministers of civil and military affairs at the level of Lu Guogong is not an outstanding person in the world? Maybe they are different from each other, but they all have the characteristics of killing and decisive. Once a decision is made, it will never be taken lightly. Changes. On the contrary, those who have been watching the fire from the other side and hesitant to make decisions are likely to be influenced by some external forces and make unexpected decisions."

Li Chengqian deeply agreed: "In this way, Duke Lu will not become a threat for the time being. What we should pay attention to are those sixteen generals who have been watching?"

Fang Jun shook his head and said: "There is no need to pay attention to them at the same time. There are many troops scattered in Guanzhong. First, our troops cannot monitor them all, and then there is no need. Only a few troops near Chang'an should be firmly controlled. For example, Xue Wanche's Zuo Wuwei, for example... Right Tunwei."

"You Tunwei?"

Li Chengqian was taken aback.

If you talk about Zuo Wuwei, he agrees. After all, this army is powerful. During the Eastern Expedition, You Wuwei and Cheng Yaojin's You Wuwei acted as a forward attacking the city and plundering countless territories, making the Goguryeo army invincible. At this moment, You Wuwei The guards were stationed to the north of the Weishui River, across the river from Chang'an. If Xue Wanche stood on the King Jin's side, he would be able to approach the Xuanwu Gate in an instant after crossing the Weishui River.

But You Tunwei... Now Li Daozong is in charge!
As the king of the county whose military achievements in the clan are second only to Li Xiaogong, he has always been close to the East Palace. He also firmly stood on the side of the East Palace during the Guanlong Mutiny before. How could he make a move to rebel against the East Palace at this time?

Fang Jun's face was serious, and he said slowly: "It's not that I don't trust King Jiangxia, it's because Xuanwu Sect is too important to allow any danger."

In addition to the important strategic position of Xuanwumen, it also lies in the combat power of Youtunwei.

No one knows better than him, the person who created the Right Tunwei, how powerful the army can be when it is equipped with firearms and sufficient ammunition. Even the entire city of Chang'an will be completely captured by it within a few hours.

The consequences are too serious...

Li Chengqian also became nervous, thought for a while, and said, "Absolutely ask the Prince of Jiangxia to have a talk?"

Fang Jun said: "It is necessary to talk about it, but it is even more necessary to send people to closely monitor it. Maybe the Jiangxia County King has no rebellious intentions at the moment, but in case someone contacts him secretly, or seduces him with a three-inch tongue It is difficult to guarantee a firm stand if it is provoked, or perhaps with great profit... After all, the Xuanwu Gate is too important."

Anyone can see the strategic position of Xuanwumen. The East Palace is afraid of Li Daozong's rebellion, which will cause the entire Taiji Palace and even Chang'an City to be under his command. How could King Jin not send someone to contact him secretly?

In the final analysis, this time the king of Jin's revolt is regarded as a fight among the royal family. No matter who wins or loses, the throne is still among the sons of His Majesty Li Er. For those civil servants, generals and clan loyal to His Majesty Li Er, there is no such thing as defending to the death. The premise of the East Palace.

If it was not Jin Wang Li Zhi who was retreating to Tongguan at this moment, but the county kings in the other clans, the General of the Sixteenth Guards had already sworn allegiance to the prince and gathered his troops to go down in one go.

His Majesty Li Er's bones are still cold, and his prestige has not yet dissipated. Those who followed him to conquer the world in the past are still loyal, but when this loyalty is extended to his heirs, there will inevitably be changes-whether he is loyal to the prince, or loyal to the prince who holds the "legacy" and is more respected? King Jin who was loved by His Majesty Li Er and wanted to be crown prince several times?
More factors that can affect the decision lie in the interests...

Li Chengqian thought for a moment, and said: "Erlang has always been good friends with Xue Wanche, so you will meet him across the Weishui River and tell him how powerful he is, so he must stand firm and stand by our side. Gu will go to Xuanwu in person later Let’s make an appointment with the Prince of Jiangxia, he must be able to focus on the overall situation and prevent the rebellion from succeeding.”

He was also aware of the danger. What if Li Daozong seized the opportunity to capture Taiji Palace and Chang'an City when the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty went to Jiuyi Mountain to bury the late emperor, and then defended the city until King Jin returned to Beijing? Wouldn't everything be lost?

Fang Jun nodded, and was about to speak, the servant asked Li Junxian to see him, and Li Chengqian hurriedly asked him to come in.

At this time, since Li Junxian, who is in charge of the "Hundred Knights" monitoring the information of all parties, has asked to see him, he must have something very urgent...

Sure enough, Li Junxian stepped inside, and after paying respects to the Crown Prince and Fang Jun respectively, he said in a deep voice: "I just got the news that someone entered the city from Chunming Gate pretending to be an identity, and I summoned people to investigate. Without a trace."

Fang Jun asked, "Who is the thief pretending to be?"

Li Junxian said: "The thieves hold the badge of Duke Lu's mansion, and the person registered in the register is the mansion's steward, and the reason is to go out of the city to buy something."

Li Chengqian's face sank like water.

Cheng Yaojin had just shown signs of moving closer to the East Palace, and immediately sent people over there. Did he foresee it long ago, or did the news in the Wude Hall have leaked out?

(End of this chapter)