Li Xian has never been very fond of putting on airs when dealing with others, especially when facing his two brothers. He has never been lacking in etiquette. However, at such a delicate moment, Li Xian had to put on airs. The reason why the deputy refuses people thousands of miles away is very simple. It is just a matter of initiative. Considering the current situation, He Lanmin's case will definitely set off a storm in the court, but The difference between large and small is just that. Unfortunately, Li Xian himself is at the top of the storm. If he is not careful, he will end up in a doomed situation. Therefore, whether he wants to protect himself or plans to profit from it, , Li Xiandu must fully mobilize all forces and let all forces revolve around him, instead of trying to please multiple parties. This is the fundamental principle.
"Seventh brother, father and mother, do you have any explanations?"
Compared to the calmness of the other princes, Li Xian was obviously the most impatient one. Li Xian had just returned home, and he didn't even have time to take a breath. He had already rushed to the door, not even bothering to exchange greetings. , as soon as he saw Li Xian's face, he immediately started asking questions anxiously.
"Well, Sixth Brother, let's talk in the room, please!"
Li Xian was well aware of Li Xian's impatience, because he was basically a bare-bones commander now and was in urgent need of a chance to make a comeback. Otherwise, he would most likely be completely marginalized. If things go wrong, it is not impossible for him to be vassaled again. Under such heavy pressure, Li Xian's anxiety is understandable. Of course, considering the overall situation, Li Xian does not want Li Xian to be vassal again. Xian was marginalized, and no matter how good this "shield" was, Li Xian was reluctant to leave it behind for the time being, but no matter what, such important matters in the court could not be discussed freely in such a chatty place as the gate. Wuji, Li Xian could only smile, make a "please" gesture, let Li Xian into the door of the house, and walked side by side to the study in the backyard almost speechlessly.
"Seventh brother, what is the situation? Brother Wei is so worried. Alas, this case is difficult. Seventh brother really shouldn't be the chief judge. If something goes terribly wrong, how should brother Wei deal with it?"
Li Xian was really anxious, mostly because he was concerned about his own interests, but he also wanted to help Li Xian. After all, the only one he could rely on now was Li Xian. If Li Xian falls down because of this case, Li Xian really has nothing to play with. In addition, Li Xian is not a person who is good at hiding his feelings, but this anxiety is all on his face. No, he has no butt. As he sat still, the words came out one after another.
"Sixth brother, don't be anxious. Although things are a bit tricky, I can still handle it. Sixth brother, just prepare the notes for next spring's exam first, and leave the rest to me." Li Xian had already made up his mind. Ce, of course, was not flustered. Seeing that Li Xianhou was so anxious, he secretly laughed in his heart. He did not rush to answer Li Xian's question. He picked up the tea bowl, gestured to Li Xian, and then took a sip. , and tasted the tea leisurely.
"Well, that's right. With the ability of the seventh brother, there should be no danger of being overturned. However, this fact is not trivial. If we let that guy get the benefit in vain, wouldn't it be like taking grain from the fire? This matter must be carefully planned after all. ." After getting along with each other for so many years, Li Xian has great faith in Li Xianzhi's ability. Seeing Li Xian's calm and composed appearance, his nervousness eased a little, but when he thought about the prince who might benefit from it, he immediately became angry. Then I felt a little uneasy again.
"Well, what Sixth Brother said is true. I was summoned by my father this time, but my mother gave me permission and gave me five days to close the case..." Li Xian had no intention of hiding it from Li Xian, and casually put the tea bowl on the
A few days later, he said calmly.
"What? Five days? Are you kidding me? How can such a big case be tried in five days? It's really unreasonable!"
Li Xian was impatient. When he heard that the time limit for the trial was only five days, he immediately became anxious. Before Li Xian could finish his words, he started yelling in a bluffing manner, looking very angry and frustrated.
"The time is a bit short, but it's enough. My father has told me that it can be done before the next morning." Li Xian didn't care at all about Li Xian's violent behavior and glanced at him calmly.
, continued calmly.
"That's only seven days. Hey, the Queen Mother is planning to close the case hastily. That's right. Those who are impeaching are all the Queen Mother's people. How can the Queen Mother not be anxious? But for the seventh brother, this matter is not
It’s a bit unfair.”
Li Xian was intelligent by nature, and after a few outbursts, he soon guessed the intention of Empress Wu's move, and for a moment he couldn't help but feel a little conflicted - although Li Xian also hated Empress Wu's involvement in politics, mother and son had always been in conflict with each other.
The two did not really have a sharp conflict, but they had numerous fierce battles with the prince. From the bottom of his heart, Li Xian would rather see the prince suffer misfortune than gain power. However, Li Xian had always been at odds with Empress Wu.
Because of the confrontation, Li Xian did not dare to express his true thoughts, and could only make a few remarks based on the matter.
Fair? That thing sounds good, but it’s a pity that it doesn’t exist at all in the Tian family. This guy is full of nonsense, but he just hopes that the prince will fall so that he can ascend to the throne! Li Xianduo is a shrewd person, and he only listens to it
Li Xian's tone immediately guessed the little calculation in his mind, but he didn't bother to reveal it. He just shrugged his shoulders indifferently and replied calmly: "This case is for me.
, it’s just useless, it doesn’t matter whether it’s proven or not, but it’s not the case for the prince’s brother. I’m sure that the prince’s brother will come to my door sooner or later, and maybe I’ll gain something. As the saying goes, what you lose is what you gain, but it’s true.
It’s not unfair or unfair.”
"Well, that's true. It's just...well, that's fine. It's fine that seventh brother makes the decision."
Although Li Xian's words were said in an understatement, there was no doubt about his determination. This was telling Li Xian that cooperation with the prince this time was an established policy and could not be changed. Although Li Xian was slightly unhappy, it was not good either.
No matter how much he said, he could only shake his head and retract his attempts to persuade Li Xian.
"Your Highnesses, the imperial edict has arrived."
As soon as Li Xian finished speaking, Gao Miao rushed in from behind the screen, bowed to the two brothers, and hurriedly reported something, but the look on his face showed a strange meaning.
"Um?"
Li Xian had sharp eyes. Seeing that something was wrong with Gao Miao's expression, he immediately frowned slightly and made a sound with a trace of displeasure.
"Your Highness, it is His Highness King Yin who is here to deliver the edict."
Seeing that Li Xian looked unhappy, Gao Miao hurriedly explained something.
Lao Ba came to convey the order. This was obviously against the rules and regulations. What kind of plane was this? When Li Xian heard that it was Li Xulun who had come to convey the order, he couldn't help but be startled. Soon after, he vaguely guessed Li Xulun's intention, but he didn't say anything about it. It just didn't matter.
He stood up slowly, adjusted his clothes casually, looked at Li Xian with a smile and said: "Brother Six, Xiaoba finally came here, why don't we meet him together?"
"No, seventh brother, just go and do your own business. Since I'm going through the back door, I won't get involved too much."
There was a huge age difference between Li Xian and Li Xulun, and they basically had no contact with each other. Although they were a little surprised that it was Li Xulun who came to convey the order. It should be noted that there is an order of elders and younger ones. There is no reason for a younger brother to convey an order to his elder brother, but he did not go into details.
I thought, but I was too lazy to kneel outside the house, so I stood up, stretched out, and answered casually.
"Okay, Sixth Brother, please help yourself. My younger brother will deal with it first."
Li Xian just asked politely. He had no intention of going with Li Xian to receive the order. Seeing what Li Xian said now, he would not force it, so he nodded, explained, and then strode towards
Let's go in the direction of the mansion...
"The Holy Emperor has issued an edict: The King of England has shown himself to be both virtuous and capable. In the past, he worked as a counselor, and later in defeating the captives. Everything he did was in line with my wishes. Today, Xiao Ming, the supervisory censor, impeached Lantai Taishi Ling Wu Minzhi.
One case involved a relative of the country, and there was a dispute between the two parties, so they decided not to let it go. They specially ordered the King of England to be the presiding judge, and Shanye, the minister of Dali Temple, to assist Liu Yizhi in the matter, to investigate and deal with it quickly, and to ensure that it was not in vain, and the trial was limited to five days.
Ming, appreciate this!"
Li Xu's turn came rather suddenly, but the British Prince's Palace had been receiving orders very smoothly over the years, so he would not have lost his sense of proportion because of this. It only took half a stick of incense before and after, and before Li Xian could come out of the door, those
The incense table, incense and other necessary things for receiving the edict were all ready. When Li Xian arrived, the trick of receiving the edict could be performed. However, he saw the thin Li Xulun standing behind the incense table, holding the imperial edict in his hand, childishly
He declared in a childish voice, which sounded a bit like an imperial envoy.
"I accept the decree and thank you for your kindness. Long live my emperor, long live, long live!"
The time limit stipulated in the decree was five days. Li Xian couldn't help but murmur in his heart and scorned Empress Wu. However, this was not the time to complain, he could only behave.
Thank you very much.
"Seventh Brother, please accept the order."
During these years of driving in Luoyang, Li Xulun had often been on errands under the orders of Emperor Gaozong and Empress Wu. This was not the first time that he had delivered an edict, but this was the first time he had delivered an edict to his brother. He felt a little uneasy.
It was a smooth reading, but he was sweating profusely, and his whole body was as wet as fished out of water. Seeing that the matter was finally dealt with, Li Xulun breathed a sigh of relief, and before Li Xian got up, he
He hurriedly walked over and handed the imperial edict in his hand to Li Xian.
"Thank you for your help, brother."
Li Xianming knew that Li Xulun came here not only to announce the decree, but he did not want to follow his intention easily. After thanking him, he took the decree with both hands, but never asked him to go into the palace to rest.
"Seventh brother..."
Seeing that Li Xian had no other expressions after taking over the decree, Li Xulun couldn't help but become a little anxious, and called out pitifully, as if he was about to speak but hesitated.
"Eighth brother, is there anything else going on?"
Li Xian pretended to look at Li Xulun suspiciously and said something knowingly.
"Um."
Facing his idol of all time, Li Xulun really didn't want to say this, but when he thought of Empress Wu's instructions, Li Xulun had no choice but to nod his head and say something with a red face.
"Oh, okay, let's talk about it in the house."
Li Xian did not put Li Xulun in a difficult situation. He smiled and patted Li Xulun on the shoulder and gave a positive answer.
"Why."
Upon hearing what Li Xian said, Li Xulun immediately breathed a sigh of relief, hurriedly responded, and followed Li Xian into the gate of the palace...