In Fang Jun's heart, Li Chengqian has never been the kind of tyrannical monarch who is "decisive in killing" and "willed to have his own way". His character is too weak, his will is not tough enough, and his ideas and decisions are easily influenced by the outside world. Whenever major events happen, he will
Hesitant and unable to go all out even after making a decision...
However, today, Li Chengqian's attitude was unexpectedly firm.
Fang Jun tried to persuade him sincerely: "Your Majesty, you can't do anything, and you can't use all your strength. Now that you are firmly on the throne and ruling the world, it is natural for you to cut off the traitors, but you should also leave room for unexpected events."
Just like the rumors going around nowadays, why bother?
You can completely use other methods to achieve your goal without having to be so desperate and regardless of the consequences...
Unexpectedly, Li Chengqian couldn't listen at all. He asked instead: "Emperor Taizong passed away in his prime. Do you think it has something to do with those old ministries that were built?"
Fang Jun pondered and said: "Not only does this matter have no real evidence, it doesn't even have any flaws. I don't dare to speak nonsense."
"It's just you and me, the king and my ministers, here. I just want to ask you, have you ever thought about that in your heart?"
Fang Jun was silent for a moment, and nodded helplessly. Although Emperor Taizong's health has been much worse than before in recent years, he has a good foundation. He was a strong general who could charge into battle back then, so he would not have died of such a sudden illness. On the surface, it is suspected that Emperor Taizong was favored by Emperor Taizong during his lifetime.
Entered by the monk
It is caused by drugs, but it is complicated and confusing, and the truth may not be that simple.
Who was Emperor Taizong? In terms of wisdom and prowess, few emperors in ancient and modern times could match him. Was he really stupid enough to die after swallowing the elixir of a monk?
If it is a conspiracy, it must involve countless people, involve a huge and meticulous plan, mobilize unimaginable manpower and material resources... and only a handful of people can do it.
And the "Jiangjiu Ministry" is the most questionable force. Li Chengqian said angrily: "Emperor Taizong is as big-hearted as the sea. He ignores those people and even promotes them to high positions and entrusts them with important tasks. As a result, they repay evil with kindness and repay kindness with hatred. How can you let me endure it?"
In addition, such a poisonous snake stings
Hiding in the dark, they will definitely be watching me. As long as I am a little negligent, I will follow in the footsteps of Emperor Taizong... Even if I ignore the overall situation, do you think they will let me go?"
Fang Jun sighed helplessly. Li Chengqian took a breath and softened his attitude: "I know what you said is reasonable, but time is running out for me now. If I relax, they will definitely take advantage of it. If you can only be a thief for a thousand days, how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days? Blindly.
Defense is not possible
Yes, it’s impossible to guard against them! But they lurk in the dark and dress up in various ways, making it difficult to tell the true from the traitor. Only by luring the snake out of its hole can we catch them all and completely eliminate the hidden danger."
This is the truth, but Fang Jun was quite critical of Li Chengqian's methods.
"Your Majesty, even if you want to lure a snake out of its hole, why do you do it in such a way? The reputation of a humble minister is not worth mentioning, how can you let the queen's reputation be compromised?"
This rumor cannot be groundless, there must be a reason for it. The one with the most reasonable motive is Li Chengqian, because it just fits his plan. The power of the supreme king in the world is too tempting, and there are many people who want to kill the king and usurp the throne, but there is no such thing.
Not everyone can bear the backlash of the "crime of regicide". Although the world has long since lost its etiquette and music, the core of Confucianism is still the "Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Virtues".
, the most important point among them is that "the emperor serves as the guide for his ministers". It is never allowed for a subordinate to usurp the superior and use his ministers to kill the emperor.
Whoever dares to do this will be punished by the whole world.
So when doing this kind of thing, you either hide it from others or find a shield.
Fang Jun was absolutely unwilling to act as a shield, even if it was just a way to lure the snake out of its hole... Li Chengqian said warmly: "You and I are monarchs and ministers, but in fact we are as close as brothers. We should trust each other and be honest. How can I destroy you and me?"
What about the queen's reputation? What's more, it is my face that will be hurt in the end. Such a stupid thing,
I don’t do it.”
Fang Jun was confused: "Who did that?"
Li Chengqian said: "It doesn't matter. As long as you and I work side by side, what's the point of some rumors? On the contrary, such behavior has given us an excellent opportunity. How can we follow the tide and take advantage of the situation?" Fang Jun remained silent, knowing that he could not
Refuse, when an emperor abandons the honor of a queen just to lure out the traitors hiding in the dark, and tries his best to complete the battle, no one can object.
. But he still reminded of the danger involved: "Brothers Li Anyan and Li Sixen seem to have exposed their flaws, but the thieves will never be discovered by us so easily. There must be back-up tactics. People around your majesty must carefully screen them.
We must be more cautious." Li Chengqian nodded heavily and followed suit: "Don't worry, I am not a fool, how can I be fooled by the bait deliberately exposed by the thief? I have already set up a dragnet around me, and as long as there is the slightest movement, the thief will be caught.
, and then follow the clues and catch them all in one fell swoop."
...... A fierce quarrel broke out in the imperial study. His Majesty accused Fang Jun of being arrogant and domineering and having no regard for the emperor. Fang Jun refuted that his Majesty had listened to rumors and did not distinguish between right and wrong. The servants standing outside the door were trembling with fear and fear.
Afraid of harming the pond fish.
After a long time, Fang Jun led the door out, and the sound of breaking porcelain could be heard in the imperial study behind him...
Wang De was worried, so he stepped forward and said, "Old slave, I will escort the Duke of Yue out of the palace."
Fang Jun stood on the stone steps in front of the door, snorted and said, "I'm going to pay my respects to the queen. You can lead the way."
"Ah?" Wang De and the people in the palace were shocked. The Taiji Palace was a big sieve. While news from the palace was transmitted to the outside at will, news from outside the palace could also flow in quickly. The rumors about the queen and Fang Jun in the market were all.
have
I heard that the reason for His Majesty's anger is precisely for this reason. If you don't try your best to avoid suspicion at this time, how can you take the initiative to come to the door?
"this……"
Wang De was sweating a little and didn't dare to agree.
His Majesty is still watching in the imperial study behind him...
Fang Jun ignored him, walked down the steps, and walked directly towards the Li Zheng Palace.
Wang De quickly arranged for two palace men to go into the imperial study to tidy up, while he followed Fang Jun...
Passing by the Daji Hall, Wang De couldn't help but whispered: "Why should the Duke of Yue be angry with Your Majesty? After all, there is a difference between monarch and minister." Fang Jun said as he walked: "It's not that I don't care about the difference between monarch and minister, it's really that Your Majesty has gone too far. Those outside
Anyone with a discerning eye would know that the rumors slandering the Queen are false, but His Majesty believes them to be true. In his mind, what kind of person is the Queen?
, who am I? Who can believe those nonsense? Do you believe it?"
Wang De did not dare to speak. When he arrived at the door of the Li Zheng Palace, Fang Jun stopped and said to Wang De: "You go inside and report that I have come to see you. Those rumors don't matter to me, but the queen has a noble temperament and abides by etiquette." , how could it be possible to suffer such slander?
Treat it calmly? Since Your Majesty won't come to comfort the Queen, then I will."
Wang De: "..."
Fangjiro, are you serious?!
Your Majesty has not done what he should have done. You have to do it for Your Majesty...
Fang Jun glared and scolded: "What are you doing stupidly? Come in quickly and report."
"...Here."
Wang De did not dare to say anything and hurriedly entered the Li Zheng Hall.
After a while, he turned around, and two female officials followed him: "The queen has invited me... I will go back first to avoid not being able to find the person when your majesty gives the order."
Fang Jun hummed and followed the female officer into the Li Zheng Hall.
... Empress Su met Fang Jun in the side hall. Her slender figure was dressed in a splendid palace dress. She didn't use any jade steps, and only used a white jade hairpin to tie up her hair, revealing a slender white hair. neck, sitting on chair
It is dignified and elegant, with a fresh and natural beauty.
It's just that his face is a little pale, his eye circles are slightly swollen, and his whole person looks a little delicate and haggard...
The two sat opposite each other. After the maid served tea, the queen waved her away.
The queen took a sip of tea, held a silk handkerchief in her slender hand and wiped the corners of her lips. She looked calm and asked softly: "Who is responsible for those rumors outside?"
Fang Jun sipped his tea cup, paused for a moment, and then said: "Why does the queen ask questions knowingly?"
The queen stared at Fang Jun with her beautiful eyes: "Is it your idea?"
Fang Jun really wanted to say, how could a hero who was seven feet taller than me, Fang Erang, be able to do such a thing? However, such a statement was suspected of belittling Li Chengqian, so he could only shake his head: "No."
Unexpectedly, the queen breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that if this matter was done by Fang Jun rather than by His Majesty, she would be more relieved...
He just said calmly: "Let him go."
The atmosphere was somewhat silent.
Fang Jun drank tea in silence for a while and then said: "Your Majesty has great ambitions and is under great pressure. It is inevitable that he did not think carefully for a while. The queen does not need to take it to heart."
"Ah."
The corner of the queen's lips raised and she sneered: "Can I sacrifice my wife's reputation for my ambition? In his eyes, what do I mean as a queen? A tool to achieve great things?"
The teacup was empty, so Fang Jun poured himself some tea.
The queen looked at Fang Jun and asked calmly: "Since your majesty has already responded and the matter has come to this, why did the Duke of Yue not hesitate to provoke your majesty and come here? Is he afraid that I can't think about it and commit suicide?" Seeing Fang Jun Without saying a word, he slowed down his tone and said softly: "Don't worry, Lord Yue. Although I am a female generation, I am by no means a weak and sorrowful woman. When your Majesty went through those dark and torturous years, you still managed to survive." thanks ben
Gong has been behind him constantly comforting and encouraging him. He has overcome such a predicament, so what is the point of just rumors now?"
Fang Jun sighed and said helplessly: "Your Majesty... you have some demons." The Queen's eyes turned wild, and the corners of her lips raised: "If you don't stand by His Majesty but the Queen when something happens, how can you blame His Majesty for the demons? For example,
At this moment, you should have left the palace, but you came here regardless of external rumors and His Majesty's face. Then
No wonder His Majesty is angry."
These words were a bit frivolous and sounded a bit ambiguous. Fang Jun frowned and glanced at the queen: "The minister is doing this to cooperate with your majesty. The queen must not misunderstand." A rift appeared between the emperor and the queen, and scandals between the queen and Fang Jun continued.
It is in line with Li Chengqian's plan to let people with ulterior motives feel that they have an opportunity to take advantage of it...