Fang Jun looked at the two people whose expressions changed suddenly, suppressed the anger in his heart, and persuaded: "You two have been serving in the East Palace since the day when His Highness was canonized as Crown Prince. You have taught Your Highness earnestly for so many years. You are really good teachers and helpful friends. No matter you are good to yourself or the family,
Anyway, we have already shared weal and woe with the East Palace, how can we just retreat if we want to? Unless the seller seeks honor and uses His Highness’s head as a certificate of surrender for both of you.”
Why do aristocratic families remain prosperous for hundreds of years, even in troubled times?
The most important point is that the aristocratic families do not care about personal grudges and grudges. They put aside the core purpose of Confucianism that "revenge can be achieved even after nine generations" and only focus on interests. If you can get benefits from there, even if you have deep hatred, you can forget about it;
If there is no benefit, even relatives, friends and old friends will turn a blind eye.
Therefore, if the officials of the East Palace really want to withdraw from the big ship of the East Palace and join the Jin King's camp, they only need to show their real interests, and the other party will definitely accept it.
What benefits would enable King Jin to accept them and reuse them?
Naturally, he "stabbed" the prince in the back and received a certificate of surrender...
Yu Zhining became furious, stood up, pointed his halberd and cursed angrily: "Fart! I am as famous as your father. I have assisted Your Highness in these years and have worked diligently. I, the Yu family in Luoyang, are also strong-willed and upright. How can I allow you to slander me like this?"
Lu Deming was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, cursing: "You are not a son of man, no wonder everyone calls you 'Bangchui', you are such a bastard!"
Both of them are great Confucians of the time and are highly respected by the world. But what is a "Great Confucian"? Apart from knowledge, looking at ancient and modern times, they have spread their talents all over the world. More importantly, they have a good reputation.
If Fang Jun is allowed to be so slanderous, how will he conduct himself in the future?
Furthermore, even if they were scolded and ruined their reputation for a lifetime, they would have to do something serious to betray the East Palace and obtain enough benefits from it. Now there is no benefit at all...
Fang Jun was not afraid at all and retorted: "The news just came out from Taiji Palace, and you two entered the palace at night. You couldn't come to care about whether His Highness had enough food for dinner, right? Don't think that others don't know what your plans are.
, you persuaded His Highness to take a risk, and it will be your credit for success. From then on, the power is held with great qualifications. Even if you lose, Your Highness will be responsible for it. You only need to lower your heads and pay a certain price, and you will be able to succeed when King Jin ascends the throne.
Showing loyalty... is simply shameless."
These words are equivalent to completely exposing the civil-military dispute that has always existed within the East Palace. It will no longer be in the state of superficial harmony and spiritual separation, and the differences will be openly put before our eyes.
How can Yu Zhining and Lu Deming still sit still?
The expressions of the two of them changed greatly, and they stood up together. They did not look at Fang Jun but bowed their hands to Li Chengqian. Lu Deming said sadly and angrily: "Your Highness clearly knows that we have been serving His Majesty since the day he was established as the Crown Prince.
, but it’s always a bit of hard work, right? Now the Duke of Yue’s words are like a knife. He has not only ruined the face of our old ministers, but also plunged us into a place of eternal disaster. I ask Your Highness to uphold justice!"
Yu Zhining sighed and said over and over again: "Why is this so? Why is this so? Although there were some disputes between civil and military officials in the past, everyone was working for the future of His Highness. It can be said that they worked hard and had no selfish motives. Today, they have been
To be regarded as clinging to Donggong, and even suspected of betraying Donggong for his own benefit one day, is really a bleak situation in the world, and people's hearts are not as old as they used to be."
The two of them were soft and hard, with the same old tears running down their cheeks, which made me really feel pity for them.
Li Chengqian, one with his head in front of the other, first glared at Fang Jun angrily, and then hurriedly comforted the two of them: "You two masters don't have to be like this. Gu Fei is a cold-blooded person, how can we forget the efforts of all the masters over the years? But now. It is difficult to change my father's heart, and I will eventually lose this throne. It is difficult to repay the two masters, and I feel very guilty... But no matter what, the two of you are knowledgeable, loyal, and determined."
In fact, he doesn't care whether the East Palace will be completely divided due to the civil and military disputes. No matter whether the father of today or the new emperor of tomorrow, how can he throw himself into the trap just because the power of the East Palace is too strong? Whether he, the deposed prince, can end well, can only Let's see if the affection between father, son and brother can outweigh the greed for imperial power.
So he just didn't want the two teachers to lose their face by being crushed by Fang Jun...
Fang Jun looked calm and noncommittal.
Regardless of the documents and archives in his previous life, or the subtle influences in this life, he has a clear understanding of the life of the aristocratic families. The continuous inheritance of these aristocratic families that lasts for hundreds or even thousands of years has indeed played an immeasurable role in the inheritance of Chinese culture, but At the same time, it is also the main culprit for the change of dynasties and the rebellion of the people.
They cling to the body of the Chinese nation, knocking bones and absorbing marrow, and are only loyal to their family.
Therefore, he doesn't have any good impressions of the family members, and every time something big happens, he has to be extra careful about the dangers of the family members...
Seeing that Fang Jun was doing everything right, Li Chengqian had no choice but to turn to the two of them and comfort him: "Erlang has a stubborn temper, which is known to the world. For this, my father has punished him many times, but he can't find the right way. You two are both highly virtuous and respected people in the world." A great Confucian has a clear mind and will naturally be open-minded and open-minded."
The implication is that this man is just a stick, why should we be familiar with him?
When it comes to serious matters, even your father can't convince him, so you will only suffer a loss. I will not help you...
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming looked at each other and remained silent.
They didn't care about Fang Jun's attitude. Although his words were fierce, they couldn't bear it based on their restraint. It was just that Fang Jun showed up at the right time and broke their plan, causing the plan to persuade the prince to completely fail, so they were unwilling to accept it. .
Just as Li Chengqian said, Fang Jun has now been deprived of the post of Minister of War. Although his title is high, he is far away from the central government. His official career is not smooth. Even His Majesty Li Er knows that he has wronged him, but he has no choice but to do so. The feeling of guilt must be deep, and the feeling of protection is at its strongest at this time.
As long as Fang Jun does not rebel, even if he pokes a hole in the sky, His Majesty Li Er will only turn big things into small things.
Whoever provokes Fang Jun will have to admit that he is unlucky...
To endure the calm for a while, it is not difficult for two big men who are in charge of the court.
A rush of footsteps broke the embarrassment in the palace. Li Chongzhen, the second-in-command of the "Hundred Cavalry Division", walked in with a chamberlain. His eyes glanced at Fang Jun, Yu Zhining, and Lu Deming, knowing that these were all from the East Palace. humerus, so there was no hesitation, and he directly whispered: "Your Highness, your Majesty just fainted again, and my father has ordered the four gates to be tightened to strictly prohibit entry and exit. At the same time, he ordered Zuo Wuwei to be stationed outside Taiji Palace to block the road to prevent any accidents. "
As soon as these words were spoken, it was like a thunderbolt exploding in the hall, causing the ears of several people present to buzz.
Although His Majesty Li Er woke up from a faint last time, everyone knows that this kind of thing is not terrible the first time. As long as the treatment is timely, he will basically wake up, but if it happens again, the chance of waking up is extremely slim...
Is the sky really going to fall?
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming only felt a chill rising from their backs, and cold sweat began to trickle down their spines in an instant. If Fang Jun hadn't stopped him in time, they would have taken action immediately after convincing the prince. No matter whether they took action or not, as long as they arranged the matter,
It will inevitably leave traces.
At this time, His Majesty Li Er fainted again, the palace gate was closed, and a thorough investigation was carried out... As long as the slightest clue was found, it would be a bloody massacre.
This is simply a turn from hell...
Li Chengqian's face was pale and he was on the verge of collapse. He staggered a little and said in a trembling voice: "Send the orphan...into the palace."
"Your Highness, wait!"
Fang Jun quickly stopped Li Chengqian.
Li Chengqian touched the corners of his eyes and said dissatisfiedly: "My father has fainted again. He must be in danger. As a son of a man, how can he not hurry up and serve?"
In terms of filial piety, he had a deep admiration for His Majesty Li Er. Even though His Majesty Li Er wanted to depose him several times, he never complained. The throne belonged to his father, and if his father refused to give it to him, what would he do?
Furthermore, now that my father is in a coma and on the verge of death, if King Jin arrives first to control the situation, if his father has something he cannot bear to say, wouldn't he become a piece of meat on the chopping board and be slaughtered?
The King of Jin only needs to write a false edict to make himself die without a burial place. Afterwards, no one will investigate the authenticity...
Fang Jun didn't answer, turned to look at Li Chongzhen, and asked in a deep voice: "What did the Prince of Hejian say?"
Li Chongzhen said: "My father has said that if the prince has not arrived, no one is allowed to enter his majesty's chamber."
Several people in the hall let out a long sigh.
Li Xiaogong, the prince of Hejian County, is the first prince of the clan. He can be said to be the leader of one person and more than ten thousand people. Apart from His Majesty Li Er, he is the most powerful, the most prestigious and the most senior. Although such a person seems to be close to the East Palace,
But no one can guess which side they will be on in the critical moment.
Once His Majesty really leaves behind the edict of abolishing the crown prince, he will definitely implement it with all his strength...
However, since there are such words, it shows that Li Xiaogong's stance is impartial and he will never fall to the side of King Jin, allowing King Jin to do whatever he wants by taking advantage of His Majesty's fainting.
The safety of the East Palace is temporarily intact.
Of course, if His Majesty has left a posthumous edict, that is another matter...
Fang Jun nodded slightly, thought for a while, and said, "Brother, please send someone out of the city to the Sixth Command Camp of the East Palace to inform Duke Wei that the entire army is on alert."
Since the four gates of Chang'an City have been closed and the whole city is under martial law, naturally only the "Baiqisi" can get out, and only them.
Li Chongzhen readily agreed: "The commander-in-chief has given instructions and will act in accordance with the orders of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and the Duke of Yue."
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming couldn't talk at all at this time, and they could only watch the relationship arrangements between Fang Jun and the military at the critical moment. However, they were half relieved after hearing Li Chongzhen's words. After all, Li Chongzhen had a different identity. He was a member of the clan.
He is also the son of Li Xiaogong and the second-in-command of "Baiqisi"...
Both of them had to admit that when the situation reached an emergency, only the army had the ability to turn the tide. No matter how great an official, no matter how prestigious he was, he was just a bird on the bridge, making too much noise and not helping the situation.
Military power is fundamental.
No matter what the future of the East Palace is, if they want to completely replace the military forces represented by Fang Jun as the dominant force, it is just a dream.
The greatest interests will always be completely swallowed up by the military... How can you be willing to do so?