Tiantang Splendid

Chapter 4248
As for how to deal with his brothers, Li Chengqian had already thought about it. After he ascended the throne, he discussed with Fang Jun, Li Jing and others many times, and finally decided on the strategy of "feuding outside the country". land.

Put the brothers there, if you don't have the ability to stand still in the environment surrounded by wolves, and eventually die and the country disappears, you can't blame him as an elder brother; if you have the ability, you can rely on the suzerain and expand the territory. Even if one day in the future he backs down on the suzerain, Li Chengqian will admit it.

Throughout the ages, there has never been a dynasty that lasted forever, and his Li family's Great Tang Empire will not be an exception. Instead of waiting for the center to sink and change dynasties in the future, at least the descendants of the Li family, Pingfan, will continue to be blood heirs.

Even when the center is corrupted, each branch of the Li family can take control of Chang'an, which is better than someone else destroying the country, slaughtering the family, and digging out the roots...

Zheng Rentai was holding a teacup in his hand, full of admiration: "Throughout the ages, only in order to fight for the throne, father and son fight against each other, brothers fight against each other, and dream of cutting off all those who threaten the imperial power. Has there ever been such a magnanimous and benevolent monarch? Before it was We were blinded by our interests, did not see His Majesty's sincerity, and almost made a big mistake, and we just woke up today, even if we bear infamy for such a monarch, we are willing to do so."

It wasn't all flattery.

All over the world, throughout the ages, His Majesty Li Er has been regarded as an extremely kind king, who treats meritorious service well, loves the people like a son, and is as broad-minded as a mountain, but he is such a king. Yuanji's sons were killed and wiped out, for fear that they would become elbows and armpits and cause disasters in the future.

In comparison, Li Chengqian is obviously more generous and kind.

As a minister, who wouldn't want to meet such a king?
Now that I think about it, I was forced to change course, betray the King of Jin and surrender to Li Chengqian.

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Jingyang.

Inside the mansion, Li Daliang was sitting by the desk next to the window in his study, drinking tea slowly, with his eyelids drooping, and he didn't even look at Linghu Xiuji who was chattering across the way.

The rain was gurgling outside the window, but Linghu Xiuji's words were noisier than the irritable rain. If it hadn't been for the self-cultivation after becoming an official in the past two years, he would have been driven out of the house according to his temper back then...

Linghu Xiuji didn't realize how annoying he was, he leaned his upper body slightly forward, and said in a quick tone: "The old general has fought in battle all his life and made countless achievements, but now he is still young and strong but has to disarm and return to the field and stay away from the center. So decayed into dust? Now that the rebels are correcting orders, stealing high positions, the world is at a loss, and the rules are upside down, it should be a great time for the old general to come out again, set things right, and repay the late Emperor Long's kindness!"

After a pause, seeing that Li Daliang was indifferent, he hurriedly said again: "The old general is an honorable official of the Tang Dynasty. This time the matter is accomplished, not only can it be promoted to the Duke of the state, but it can also be feudalized and passed down for generations, what an honor!"

Now that Yu Chigong is about to approach Chang'an, the situation in Guanzhong has changed, especially the group of honorable ministers who have been watching the fire from the other side and standing still are waiting for such an opportunity.So the disciples of the Guanlongmen faction went out everywhere, trying to persuade these people to join forces with the King of Jin, counterattack Chang'an, and decide the overall situation in one fell swoop.

And Li Daliang, the former Youtunwei General, Wuyang County Duke, and Minister of the Ministry of War, was naturally the object of persuasion.

Moreover, Li Daliang was born in the Li family of Longxi, and he was one of the most important elders in the Li family of Longxi. As long as he could be persuaded, the Li family of Longxi could be pulled to completely side with the King of Jin, and the power of the King of Jin would increase dramatically.

When Emperor Gaozu ascended the throne, he not only recognized Lao Tzu as his ancestor, but also claimed that his family belonged to the Li clan in Longxi. If even the Li clan in Longxi supported the King of Jin and opposed Li Chengqian, the resulting momentum would completely shake Li Chengqian. foundation...

Li Daliang put down his teacup, raised his eyelids, and asked, "Why did you come instead of your father?"

Linghu Xiuji thought that Li Daliang was dissatisfied with his lack of seniority and weight, so he hurriedly said: "My father is old, and most of the time in the past two years has been lingering in the sick bed, and occasionally he is busy writing books when he recovers. The heavy rain caused the water levels in various rivers to rise sharply, and the road was difficult, so I ordered the younger generation to come and listen to the teachings."

"Ah,"

Li Daliang sneered, ignored Linghu Xiuji, waved his hand to the eldest son Li Fengjie who was standing beside him, and said: "Send Linghu Dalang out of the house."

Linghu Xiuji suddenly became anxious, and hurriedly said: "Why is the general so stubborn? My father..."

Li Daliang waved his hands impatiently, and reprimanded: "You did this important matter without telling the elders in your family, but have you ever thought about how to explain it if there is a mistake that affects the whole family and the whole family? I have the right to ignore this matter. But, you go back and ask your father, if your father agrees to meddle in this matter, you can come here again."

Linghu Xiuji: "..."

His father, Linghu Defen, has been obsessed with writing books for the past two years, and has basically ignored the affairs of the court. Fen not only ignored it, but also strictly ordered his children not to participate.

He was not willing to accomplish nothing, and even more unwilling to stay away from the center of the court with the silence of Linghu's family, so he volunteered in front of Yuwen Shiji and took the initiative to persuade Li Daliang, but Li Daliang saw through the clinker at a glance...

This matter was Linghu Defen who ordered him to come here, and the meaning of coming here on his own initiative is completely different.

Li Fengjie, who was standing by the side, bowed slightly and said in a low voice, "Da Lang, please."

Linghu Defen had no choice but to get up and salute, and walked out of the door dejectedly.

The two stood in the hallway and waited for Linghu Xiuji's accompanying servants to drive the carriage over. Looking at the wind-blown rain in front of them, Linghu Xiuji took Li Fengjie's arm and said sincerely: "My lord My father and I are getting older, and the ambitions of the past have gone with the wind, and we don't know that the court is facing major changes. However, we are young and vigorous, and it is a good time for us to work hard. Once things are done, we can Copying the glory and meritorious deeds of the father's generation is even better, and my virtuous brother should advise your lord a lot, and don't come again when the opportunity is not lost!"

Li Fengjie stood in the hallway, the wind and rain slanted in and wet the hem of his clothes, he was silent for a long time, and then slowly opened his mouth: "What does Da Lang mean by that?"

The corners of Linghu Defen's eyes twitched, he said something tentatively, but Li Fengjie was really thinking about it...

Busily pulling Li Fengjie's arm, he leaned forward and said in a low voice, "Your Honor, this is the General of You Tunwei. , but you can’t change everything up and down, inside and out, right? There must be your father’s confidants! And Dalang, you are your father’s heir, not only inheriting the family business, but also inheriting the political legacy, as long as you go You Tunwei secretly joined forces to encourage your father's confidantes to rise up and capture the Xuanwu Gate, and then you, Dalang, will be the first contribution to King Jin's enthronement!"

These words made Li Fengjie's heart pounding.

He is now in his prime, full of ambitions, and intends to make great achievements, but in the end he has to fade out of the center with his father's retirement, how can he be reconciled?

Standing behind the Li family is the entire Longxi Li family, the royal family in name, as long as they win this meritorious service, they will naturally have the entire family as their backing.
But he also knew that this matter would be difficult to handle, so he hesitated: "But the person in charge of Youtunwei now is the King of Jiangxia County, and the deputy general is Fang Jun's dog-legged Cheng Wuting. How difficult is it to steal the command of Youtunwei?"

Linghu Defen would not give up, and continued to confuse him: "Li Daozong's duty is to guard the Xuanwu Gate, how can he leave his post and go to the right guard? The lieutenant generals of the Wei Lianjun Army will easily cut off Cheng Wuting in a sudden attack, and then seize the command and storm the Xuanwu Gate. Li Daozong was caught off guard, and we have a great possibility of success!"

If everything can go as expected, then according to his operation, the possibility of success will be greatly increased.

Li Fengjie could hear his heart swaying and his blood rushing, as if he had achieved the power of the dragon in an instant, spanning decades of ups and downs in the officialdom to the highest level of the Tang Dynasty, shining in the world like Fang Jun, and his name will last through the ages.

Don't blame him for comparing Fang Jun. After all, since a few years ago, Fang Jun has been used by the heads of various families in Guanzhong as a model for educating their own children. He is a typical "children of other people's family"...

While envious and jealous, who wouldn't want to replace it?
Now, such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is in front of you, should you take the risk and seize it tightly?
Looking at Li Fengjie's vacillating eyes, Linghu Xiuji was a little disappointed, but also a little contemptuous. He does great things but cherishes his life. What can such a person do?
At this time, the servant had already driven the carriage to the door, and Linghu Xiuji said indifferently: "The matter is of great importance, and it is right for my brother not to dare to take risks. But the late emperor must also understand a truth, if it is not for the risk It’s huge, how can there be such a harvest? If you just want to stay in the officialdom in a safe and steady manner, you can just say what you said today and leave.”

After saying that, he walked into the wind and rain, but was grabbed by Li Fengjie, he turned around in surprise, and saw that Li Fengjie's entire face was flushed, obviously excited and nervous, he gritted his teeth fiercely, Said: "This matter, I did it!"

Linghu Xiuji was overjoyed: "Since my virtuous brother has made a decision, please stay calm and don't be impatient. When I contact the heroes of all parties to start troubles one after another and echo each other, I will personally go to Youtunwei with my virtuous brother to plan a mutiny and achieve success." event!"

Now the two discussed how to contact each other, Linghu Xiuji left and said, "I'm going to another house, trying to persuade more people to join us in upholding justice and maintaining Zhengshuo, so I will leave first."

Saying goodbye, Li Fengjie boarded the carriage, the coachman flicked the whip, and the horse pulling the cart hit a trunk, the four hooves slowly accelerated, and soon walked into the night and the wind and rain, the sound of hooves was faint, missing...

(End of this chapter)