It can also eliminate the wind and rain, and spring has returned in a hurry. I cherish the spring and am afraid that the flowers will bloom early, not to mention the countless falling reds. Spring will stay, and the grass will have no return. I resent the spring without saying a word. I can only be diligent, and draw
The spider webs on the eaves are covered with catkins flying all over Yogyakarta.
As for the elder's affairs, he was planning a good time but missed it. Someone once envied me. Even if I buy a prime minister with a thousand gold, who can complain about this feeling? Don't dance, if you don't see, the jade rings and flying swallows will be dust! Idle sorrow is the most painful! Don't go and rely on me.
Dangerous fence, the setting sun is setting, smoke and willows are breaking the heart.
——"Taking a Fish·Can Ease the Wind and Rain" by Xin Qiji
The banquet was over and the guests dispersed.
Li Qiu, on behalf of Prince Qing, sent the last distinguished guest into the carriage at the entrance of the mansion.
Li Qiu arranged for the butler to handle the closing matters of the banquet, while he walked to the inner study to visit his father.
Prince Qing Li Cong drank a lot tonight and was a little tipsy. After drinking the sobering soup, he was half-lying on the couch with his eyes squinting to rest. Seeing this, Li Qiu closed the door and was about to quietly push out.
King Qing Li Cong heard the footsteps and said, "But Qiu'er?"
Li Qiu bowed and said, "It's my child. I'm afraid it will disturb my father's rest."
The two maids helped Prince Qing Li Cong up from the couch. Prince Qing Li Cong rubbed his temples and said, "No problem, come in."
Li Qiu then entered the room and knelt down in front of King Qing Li Cong. The maid served them ginseng tea.
Seeing that Li Qiu had something to say, King Qing Li Cong asked the maids and servants to leave. At this time, there were only two people in the study, the father and his son.
Li Qiu asked: "Father, my child has something unclear. Please give me some advice."
Prince Qing Li Cong did not raise his head and took a sip of ginseng tea and said: "But ask Bai Fu?"
Li Qiu said: "Father, Bai Fu may be a talented person, but this man had a conflict with Li Xiang's son in the street. For this reason, Li Xiang deprived Bai Fu of his qualifications for martial arts, and used Bai Fu to frame the prince. Bai Fu and Li have settled their grudges. Li Xiang is
My father's greatest support in the court, to offend Prime Minister Li in order to get back in vain, is really..." Li Qiu pondered the words and did not dare to speak directly.
Qing Wang Li Cong raised his eyebrows and said: "It's really unwise, isn't it?"
Li Qiu quickly discounted his price and said, "Father, Wang Mingjian, I don't dare. I just think this deal is not worthwhile."
King Qing Li Cong sneered: "You just said that Prime Minister Li is our biggest support? Humph, I think he is adding trouble! It's okay that he doesn't recommend me, but it would be a disservice to recommend him. In the current situation, which prince does he recommend, and that person
He will withdraw from the battle for the right to inherit the throne in advance."
Li Qiu was puzzled.
Li Cong, the king of Qing, controlled his emotions and said slowly: "The court game is like a chess game. You have to look at a few more moves before making a move. When Li Linfu first came to power, he tried to elect Li Hao, the king of longevity, to take charge of the East Palace. This violated the taboo of the emperor.
, so although the Holy Emperor loved Concubine Wu Hui, he did not make Li Hao the crown prince in the end.
Today, Prime Minister Li is the head of hundreds of officials. He has monopolized power for nearly twenty years. Most of the officials of the fifth rank and above in the court have left his sect. The power has been transferred to the government and the public, and there is no way to increase it. If he can support him again, won't he rise to the top in one step?
If you have any ulterior motives, you can support the East Palace to ascend at any time. If the power of the prime minister is so great that it overtakes the imperial power, you will definitely touch the emperor's inverse scale. How can you, the emperor, stand silently?"
Li Qiu asked: "Li Xiang is very scheming. Couldn't he have imagined this?"
Li Cong, the king of Qing, shook his head and sighed: "Oh, it's not that he didn't expect it, but he didn't want to face this reality. After being the prime minister for twenty years, he offended the prince severely. If he doesn't overthrow the prince, once your third uncle ascends the throne, he will be killed later in the year.
Without protection, the Li family will not be able to escape the disaster of being invaded by the three Yi clans."
Li Qiu asked: "Why doesn't Prime Minister Li reconcile with the prince?"
Li Cong, the king of Qing, said: "Back then, when he supported the longevity king Li Hao, he had already established a relationship with your third uncle. Even if he changes his family, it is difficult for the prince to trust him. What's more, only by constantly attacking the prince and becoming enemies with the prince can his position be stable.
Think about it, although Prime Minister Li also has some talents and means, is his talent, knowledge and popularity comparable to those of famous prime ministers such as Zhang Jiuling, Yao Chong and Song Jing? But in the previous dynasty, he was the only one who had a stable position and a long-term political position.
Qing. Why? All the previous prime ministers regarded the prince as the foundation of the country and were respectful and obedient. They not only obeyed the orders of the emperor, but also assisted the crown prince. Only Prime Minister Li could figure out the thoughts of your grandpa. Since he ascended the throne, he has continuously attacked the princes of all generations.
Your biological father, the prince Ying, and your third uncle, the prince Heng, are not as good as this."
Li Qiu suddenly realized that Li Linfu was one of the driving forces behind his father's murder. Li Qiu gritted his teeth with hatred.
Li Cong, the king of Qing, said: "However, this method of pleasing the king is like drinking poison to quench thirst, which will lead to endless troubles. The older the emperor is, the more afraid he, Li Linfu, is. Today, there is no possibility of reining in the situation."
Li Qiu kowtowed and apologized: "I am stupid, and now I understand what my father meant. What my father did today was to win over Bai Fu and convey the message to the Holy One to cut off from Prime Minister Li."
Li Cong, the king of Qing, smiled and said: "Yes, I, the father, are ashamed to be associated with such a person who has set his sights on Xishan."
…
After Li Qiu left, a man came out from behind the screen. He was secretly observing Bai Fu in the West Wing Hall.
King Qing Li Cong stood up and poured tea for the man himself: "Sir, what do you think of Bai Fu?"
The man sighed with emotion and said: "Thanks to Jiang Yinnong and Taifu Xu, he is the one chosen. This boy has extraordinary skills and talents. He will be regarded as an important weapon of the country in the future."
Prince Qing Li Cong's eyes lit up and he said with a smile: "Sir, you rarely think so highly of others."
The man said: "This man is capable of bending and stretching. Li Linfu could not endure such humiliation back then. However, he was able to take advantage of the situation, mingle with humble people like servants, talk about friendship, and conveniently obtain information from a powerful family. Such a unique talent, the world
It’s rare. Congratulations, Your Highness!”
…
After seeing Li Cong's condition, the imperial doctor shook his head at Li Heng. Li Heng waved his hand, and the imperial doctor excused himself.
Li Cong, the king of Qing, said to Li Heng: "Third brother, I don't have much time left. Back then, my father launched a coup, deposed Emperor Zetian, killed Empress Wei's party, and wiped out Princess Taiping. The second brother and you, our three brothers, are here every day.
We cling to each other in the light of swords and shadows, and we don't know when our heads will be in different places. It is also true that among all the princes, we three brothers have the deepest affection.
I finally waited until my father ascended the throne and the country was unified, and I thought I could enjoy peace and tranquility. Unexpectedly, the three of us brothers have become competitors with each other, and the person who wants to kill us the most is actually our biological father!"
After saying this, Li Cong sighed and said: "I guess you can guess the truth behind the murder of my second brother. It's really not easy for you to bear the humiliation and bear the burden these years."
Li Heng burst into tears when he heard this. He held Li Cong's hand and said, "If it weren't for the support from my eldest brother, I would have died so many times."
Back then, he supported Li Hao, the longevity king, and had already established a relationship with your third uncle. Even if he changes his family, it is difficult for the prince to trust him. What's more, only by constantly attacking the prince and acting for the emperor can his position be stable. Hum, drinking poison to quench thirst is your own fault.
"
He was good at charity, courteous and virtuous, and made friends with a group of important officials in the court. Even Zhang Jun, the Minister of Household Affairs, secretly supported him. He was the only important official who could compete with Li Linfu.