Chapter 4501 Chapter 1434 The Wrath of the Emperor
In the Wude Hall, Li Chengqian, who had taken a shower and changed clothes after a tiring day, had lunch and was sitting with Queen Su, talking, when he heard the chamberlain coming to announce that Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, and Li Yuanjia, the king of Han, were jointly present.
Li Chengqian knew that it must be a matter of concern to the clan, and hurriedly asked the servants to lead the people into the palace.
Queen Su placed the tea and cakes on the table, then excused herself.
Looking at the back of the queen who was still slender and graceful even after giving birth to children, Li Chengqian swayed his chin in thought. It seemed that the queen would only come out to receive Fang Jun when he entered the palace, and the rest were not seen at all, even the kings of the clan.
So...
The servants served tea. Li Chengqian, Li Xiaogong, and Li Yuanjia sat opposite each other on the mat by the window. They asked with a smile: "I am entering the palace at this time. What important matters do you two uncles have?"
Like Emperor Taizong, Li Chengqian did not like to act like an emperor. Most of his courtiers sat facing each other and talked like this when they met in private, let alone two uncles who were high in power and could be called the pillars of the clan.
Li Xiaogong and Li Yuanjia looked at each other, and the latter said respectfully: "Your Majesty, there has been some instability in the clan recently, but it is only a slight disturbance and cannot be confirmed yet. It is not appropriate to let the 'Baiqisi' intervene, otherwise it will inevitably lead to
It is in a state of decay, and the foundation of the imperial power is unstable. We should carefully screen and verify it together with the 'Hundred Knights', but Your Majesty must also be prepared, and do not allow rebellious thieves to take advantage of it."
Li Chengqian also understood that it was probably someone within the clan who was secretly doing something, but Zongzheng Temple only noticed clues. Not only was there no evidence, but he couldn't even figure out who it was. If he rashly asked "Baiqisi" to intervene in the investigation, it would be wrong.
It may also be deeply implicated and shake the foundation of imperial power.
Although he understood clearly, he was still unavoidably angry and puzzled: "Since the clan has so many connections with Guanlong and the King of Jin, is the clan still the cornerstone of imperial power?"
Looking at it now, the clan, which should have been the most solid force to maintain the imperial power, has become a constraint on the imperial power and the biggest hidden danger...
Li Xiaogong and Li Yuanjia were frightened when they heard this. The latter hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, please calm down. There is no evidence for this matter after all. Once a large-scale investigation is carried out, not only will the conspirator not be found out, but he will be aware of it early and hide it even more."
deep."
Li Chengqian looked ugly and said angrily: "Am I just here in Tai Chi Palace to guard against the murders of the traitors at all times, so that every tree and plant is surrounded by soldiers, and I become a laughing stock in the world?"
Li Xiaogong was greatly troubled by the emperor's reaction. He pressed his palms down and whispered: "Your Majesty, please be patient! There are certainly some risks, but after all, the most important thing at the moment is to ensure political stability. First, Emperor Taizong poured out the whole country's support.
The strength of the Eastern Expedition, followed by a series of battles, the vitality of the empire was almost exhausted, and the clans all over the world were severely damaged. Although the strength was weakened, in fact, everyone was turbulent. At the slightest sign of trouble, they were easily deceived and went to extremes. If anything happened,
Anyone who recklessly raises a flag of rebellion will most likely lead to wars and chaos in China."
Li Chengqian naturally understood this truth, but he still couldn't get rid of his anger. He said coldly: "So I have to take care of the overall situation, but put myself in danger?"
Li Xiaogong remained silent.
Li Yuanjia didn't know how to persuade him, so he could only say earnestly: "As long as the 'Baiqisi' is responsible for your majesty's food and sleep, there won't be much problem in thinking."
Again, the royal family of Li and Tang Dynasties is one of the Guanlong clans. It has a deep connection with the other Guanlong clans. The entanglements between them can even be traced back to a hundred years ago. It can be said that "you have me, and I have you."
"You", it is difficult to tell who is who, and behind anyone there may be several or even multiple interests involved.
Under such circumstances, even if all the palace servants, chamberlains, and guards in the Taiji Palace were purged, the people who would be replaced might not be completely loyal to the emperor.
You can't recruit people from all over the world to fill the Tai Chi Palace, right?
That's more dangerous...
Li Chengqian's face was as solid as iron, and he was full of resentment. He waved his hands and said: "In this case, why do you need to ask me what I want? Just do as you say."
"...Here."
The two resigned.
Outside the Wude Hall, the cold wind howled as the two of them walked out of the Taiji Palace from Chengtianmen one after another. Before boarding the car, Li Yuanjia whispered: "Your Majesty's temperament... seems to be a bit irritable."
Li Xiaogong glanced at him and said slowly: "The Nine-Five Lord, the Lord of the world, yet he still has to risk being assassinated and poisoned at any time. I am afraid that anyone will be angry, frightened and uneasy, but he is also a human being."
It’s normal.”
Li Yuanjia nodded: "I hope so, Brother Wang, please."
Li Xiaogong didn't say much, got into the car and left first.
Li Yuanjia looked back at the Chengtian Gate, which had been built in a hurry but still had traces of the war. He felt deeply worried, sighed, turned around and boarded the car.
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Hibiscus Garden.
After the rebels invaded Chang'an, although they caused harm to many lanes, most of them were in the more prosperous lanes near Zhuque Street. Although the scenery of Furong Garden was beautiful and there were many palaces, there was a lack of merchants. The rebels did not bother to pay attention to the location of their mansions.
, so it never suffered military disasters.
The fluttering snowflakes fell, passing through the halo of the palace lanterns under the corridor, giving a sense of chaos and sadness.
In the bedroom on the second floor, on the bed, a man and a woman were lying wrapped in thick quilts and hugging each other.
When the passion subsides, it is when we lie together hugging each other and whisper to each other that we can best connect with each other and blend in candidly...
"It is inevitable that destiny will be violated. Who can blame Jin Jinmin for digging his own grave? You Silla people all say that he is a generation of outstanding people, and he himself takes it seriously, thinking that he will definitely make some shocking and unparalleled achievements. Little does anyone know that he is just a Silla man.
In a corner of the country, what does the so-called outstanding person count in a huge country like the Tang Dynasty? Even if he is not obliterated by everyone, he is just a middle-aged man, but he hopes to assassinate His Majesty in exchange for the support of the King of Jin.
He returns to the country... As everyone knows, even if he is lucky enough to succeed, the first thing King Jin will do after he ascends the throne is to avenge Li Chengqian, and no one in the Jin family will survive, and you will be implicated."
Holding Queen Seondeok in his arms, feeling the Queen's much thinner body, Bang Jun whispered relief.
Jin Jinjin tried to assassinate the king in the Mudeok Palace, but was killed on the spot. All three thousand Hwarang under his command were killed, and no one survived. This incident dealt a huge blow to Queen Seondeok. Hwarang was one of the nobles of Silla.
They were selected from among them, each with pure blood, noble status, intelligence and bravery. This was the last bloodline of Silla, but it was buried in Taiji Palace.
Although Queen Seondeok had never wanted to restore her country, she did not want to see the last bloodline of Silla dissipate before her eyes. The reason why she abandoned her ancestors and was willing to join the Tang Dynasty was to come to Chang'an with the queen's honor as a pledge.
, isn’t it just to preserve the last bit of flesh and blood of Silla and the Jin family?
However, now all hopes have been ruined, and it can be described as disheartened, despairing and collapsed.
This can be seen from the cold reaction despite the violent impact just now...
Hearing Fang Jun's soft words of comfort in her ear, Queen Seonde leaned sideways on the man's broad chest, wrapped her snow-white arms around the man's neck, sighed quietly, and her voice was like crying: "Why is that child like that?"
Are you stupid? I have warned him many times that it is impossible for Silla to return to the country. It is better to integrate into the Tang Dynasty and live a good life, and always leave a trace of blood for the Jin royal family, but he refused to follow it and finally reached a dead end.
…”
Two drops of clear tears fell on Fang Jun's chest, feeling slightly cold.
Fang Jun passed a hand under her neck through her rounded shoulders, and said with a smile: "Why is the bloodline cut off? If I work harder, Your Majesty, you also cooperate, I can always give birth to an heir, maybe inherit the blood of the Jin family.
maybe."
Queen Seondeok's voice was choked: "You can't do it."
Fang Jun raised his eyebrows, feeling offended: "What can't I do? Isn't it your Majesty who is the first to beg for mercy every time?"
"That's not what I meant, it's not that it won't work...but you are not from the royal family of Silla. Even if we have children, they are not sacred bones and cannot be regarded as the blood inheritance of Silla..."
The rulers of Silla are the royal family with three surnames and the nobles with six surnames. The king always circulates within these three surnames, and the intermarriage between these three surnames is the de jure ruler of Silla - the Holy Bone. If the royal family and the nobles intermarry
If the bloodline is mixed, it will be reduced to the next level as true bones. For the rulers of Silla, the bloodline is no longer pure.
Even the nobles with six surnames are of mixed blood, let alone Fang Jun, who is from the Tang Dynasty?
Throughout the ages, at home and abroad, "mixed blood" is not a good word...
Fang Jun disagreed and said, "What a place. Even the ancestors can't be traced back. I don't know where so many rules come from. The world is big, and the virtuous people live in it. There is always something different about blood."
Why? People always intermarry within these surnames, and they will become close relatives for a long time. The children they give birth to are all stupid and stupid. Are they waiting for the country to be destroyed and usurped by outsiders?"
In terms of purity of blood alone, who can be as pure as the "Eternal Lineage" Japanese emperor? People would simply marry the elder brother to the younger sister, and the niece to marry the uncle. After all this, the whole thing becomes mentally retarded, and then at a certain period the mental retardation disappears.
, a few smart people popped up, but they didn’t think about how they could produce shrewd people if they always had pure blood.
The Japanese also know that after a long time, they have to secretly exchange blood, but some idiots don't know...
These words already involve the blood inheritance of Silla. Even though Silla is now destroyed and the bloodline of the Jin family is cut off, it still touches the bottom line in Queen Seondeok's heart. She snorted and broke away from Fang Jun's arms and turned over.
Go away, the brocade quilt was folded, leaving him with a snow-white and beautiful back.
Fang Jun swallowed his saliva, bullied him from behind, suppressed Her Majesty the Queen's fierce resistance, and began to attack...
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The next morning, Fang Jun got up refreshed, put on his clothes under the service of Her Majesty the Queen, who looked cold and angry, washed up, had breakfast, opened the door and walked out.
The heavy snowfall that night had not stopped. The usually beautiful Furong Garden was covered with snow and the ice sculptures and snow bricks made it extra cold and pure. The soldiers had already gathered outside the door. Fang Jun got on his horse and was surrounded by dozens of soldiers.
The horse galloped down, running through most of Chang'an City from south to north, leaving the city through Fanglin Gate, then turning around and arriving at Xuanwu Gate.
Although the sky is full of snow, even the Xuanwu Gate not far away is covered with a layer of snow, the huge military camp is still filled with drums and horns, and groups of soldiers are practicing battle formations in the wind and rain, with high morale and murderous intent.