"Master, Gao Shilian is here." Kong Yingda's mansion had just returned from Tai Chi Hall. Before he could sit down and rest, Kong Yingda received news from his servants.
Gao Shilian has been living in seclusion in the Imperial College and has never been concerned about the affairs of the court.
Kong Yingda suddenly came here today, and he also knew what he meant.
Kong Yingda didn't want to see Gao Shilian, but after thinking about it, he still asked someone to invite Gao Shilian in.
"How come Duke Shen has time to visit his humble house today?" Kong Yingda asked Gao Shilian with a smile.
Even though he knew his purpose, Kong Yingda would not take the initiative to expose it.
Gao Shilian looked good on his face. Although he was old, he didn't work hard at the Imperial College and lived a good life.
But today Gao Shilian suddenly heard that Kong Yingda told all officials in Tai Chi Hall that in three days, he would threaten Zhao Chen with the life of Wei Zheng.
Otherwise, all Wei Zheng's family would be killed.
This is not a trivial matter.
Wei Zheng was an extremely important person, both in the court, in the emperor, or around Zhao Chen.
If Wei Zheng's whole family is really killed, he will definitely offend Zhao Chen completely. No matter who comes to plead with him, Zhao Chen will not let Kong Yingda go.
Even with Zhao Chen's willingness to sacrifice himself, the family behind Kong Yingda will never have any possibility of survival.
Although the family behind Kong Yingda did sometimes do something unkind and righteous.
But for the stability of the entire Tang Dynasty, it still has positive significance.
Gao Shilian came today to persuade Kong Yingda.
"Mr. Yingda, I believe Mr. Yingda knows the reason why I came here today."
"No matter what, the crown prince has been captured by Zhao Chen. As the eldest son of the royal family, what he does to the crown prince is also a matter within the royal family."
"I hope Mr. Yingda will escape from this quagmire as soon as possible." Gao Shilian and Kong Yingda said.
I hope he can give up the plan that he said he would threaten Zhao Chen with his life.
But when he saw Kong Yingda sneering, he said, "Duke Shen came to me here to say this?"
"Don't Duke Shen knows that Zhao Chen is already facing each other in life and death?"
"Get out, I and the prince control the entire Chang'an. How can I get out at this time?"
"Or, Duke Shen thought that I was so easy to convince me by you?"
Kong Yingda knew very well.
He followed Li Tai to control the court, and even imprisoned and killed all the officials in the court at will.
If the emperor returns to the court, will he be able to survive?
Kong Yingda's only way now is to ask Zhao Chen to send Li Tai back.
In this way, Li Tai can regain Chang'an and the court, and maybe he can become an emperor.
Only then can he, Kong Yingda, have a way out.
Otherwise, it will be a dead end.
"Will Mr. Yingda do this completely ignore the family behind him?"
"The Confucius family in Lu, the place where the saints are, do you want to be ruined in one go?" Gao Shilian stood in front of Kong Yingda and said in a deep voice.
If Kong Yingda surrenders, Gao Shilian can go and plead with the emperor and Zhao Chen.
If Kong Yingda really insists on killing Wei Zheng's family in three days, then no one can stop Zhao Chen from attacking the family behind Kong Yingda.
Even the emperor cannot do it!
At that time, Zhao Chen could have broken Li Tai and Kong Yingda's legs in front of the officials for an ordinary businessman.
Even Duke Lai's youngest son Duke Lai was killed in front of Huang Zhi's tomb.
Gao Shilian had no doubt that Zhao Chen would attack the entire Kong family in the future.
Furthermore, even if Zhao Chen doesn't take action, what about the emperor? Will he tolerate a family that can inspire the power of the court at any time be behind him?
At that time, it will really affect the whole body.
"Gao Shilian, are you here to threaten me today?" Kong Yingda looked at Gao Shilian's eyes with a dull look.
It is obvious that Kong Yingda didn't listen to a word now.
He naturally thought that Gao Shilian was telling himself that if he did not kneel in front of Zhao Chen, what would happen if he would surrender.
Gao Shilian frowned. He didn't expect that Kong Yingda would not listen at all now, and he didn't even have the most basic thinking ability.
"Mr. Yingda!" Gao Shilian shouted loudly.
"You threatened to ask Zhao Chen to release the prince with the life of Wei Zheng's family."
"Ask yourself, will Zhao Chen agree to your conditions?"
"Yes, I admit that Wei Zheng and Zhao Chen have a good relationship, but do you think Zhao Chen will exchange his wife and daughter for Wei Zheng?"
"If you were Zhao Chen, what would you choose?" Gao Shilian said slowly.
Kong Yingda's complexion was gloomy.
He had thought of such a result.
Zhao Chen completely ignored his threats and ignored anyone's life.
In the end, Kong Yingda was unable to control all the officials and various armies for a long time.
Contradictions will naturally start from within.
If there is another news from the emperor, the power that Kong Yingda tightly holds in his hand will instantly turn into a pool of loose sand.
But what can he do?
Give up this last chance completely?
Become the lamb to be slaughtered in Zhao Chen’s hands?
"Gao Shilian, I know what you think. To be honest, I have never thought about such consequences."
"But, I'm willing to take a try for it."
"Do your best and leave your destiny..."
"Kong Yingda, God's will cannot be violated!" Gao Shilian interrupted Kong Yingda and said angrily.
Gao Shilian came to persuade Kong Yingda to return after being lost.
He also said the reason why he could not succeed in doing so.
I just hope that this farce will end here.
But Kong Yingda's stubborn attitude made Gao Shilian punch the air.
"Duke Shen asked for advice. If Duke Shen doesn't mind, please watch the ceremony in three days!" Kong Yingda let out a deep breath, and his expression on his face had returned to calm.
"Oh!" Gao Shilian sighed heavily and turned around and left.
...
It was already noon when Zhao Chen received the message on the notice.
Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaiyu, Li Ke and others were all sitting in the yard, and the eyes were all looking at Zhao Chen.
But no one spoke up.
They knew very well the relationship between Zhao Chen and Wei Zheng.
Although the two of them don’t deal with each other very often, they are truly close friends.
There are only a few friends in Zhao Chen, and Wei Zheng is one.
Now they have received news that Kong Yingda is planning to use Wei Zheng's family's life to threaten Zhao Chen and force Zhao Chen to hand over Li Tai.
On the one hand, it was Wei Zheng, and on the other hand, it was Li Tai who they had finally caught.
No matter what decision you make, it is difficult to achieve both things.
Everyone didn't say anything, but they actually didn't know how to help Zhao Chen make a decision.
"What do you think?" Zhao Chen was silent for a long time before he spoke slowly.
The three of them looked at each other, their mouths were whispering twice, but they didn't say anything.
"Actually... our relationship with Mr. Wei is also very good, but..." Qin Huaiyu hesitated a little.
He wanted to tell Zhao Chen not to hand over Li Tai because Kong Yingda threatened Wei Zheng.
If Li Tai is really handed over, they will really have no way to heaven and no way to the earth.
Chapter completed!