Chapter two hundred and seventy-seven on the turmoil (3)
This day finally came. Although Li Xian had predicted that such a situation would arise as early as when he was presiding over He Lanmin's case, when such a pattern of public criticism really emerged, Li Xian
He still couldn't help feeling a little depressed and anxious, but Li Xian had no regrets. Even if he had the chance to start over again, Li Xian would never change his mind at all. Everything was for one thing.
That was the old thief who defeated Empress Wu.
It is true that you will not regret it, but if you don't regret it later, it is all a matter of idealism, and it cannot be used to solve the current predicament. Li Xian knows this very well -
- With the collapse of Empress Wu's power, the prince has gained power in the government and the public. It is the time when the spring breeze is triumphant, and he has no one left in his eyes. Perhaps deep in his heart, he no longer regards Empress Wu as the biggest threat, but to Li Xian
, the two brothers Li Xian started to fight against each other. Otherwise, they would not have brought up the nonsense about Shenzi's "national barrier". Obviously, it is impossible to expect the prince to be merciful. As for Empress Wu, her attitude
It's quite ambiguous. Although he has never expressed his position clearly, he is secretly adding fuel to the flames and playing a trick of borrowing a knife to kill people. Once this situation of two sides attacking occurs, there is really not much room for Li Xian to maneuver. How should he deal with it?
This situation became a difficult problem before Li Xian.
My head hurts, my head really hurts. Li Xian kept a low profile some time ago just to avoid the worst situation. The idea is undoubtedly good, but the reality is cruel. Faced with the prince's impatience, Li Xian
It was clear that some of the princes were helpless, and more importantly, they were deeply worried - Empress Wu's inaction or secret connivance only meant one thing, that is, Empress Wu had made up her mind to get rid of the prince and was about to take action. Perhaps
As soon as Li Xian and others left, the prince's death came, and this was obviously not a result that Li Xian was willing to accept, because if the prince died suddenly and all the princes were away, the one who would get the advantage would only be Empress Wu, even if
As a result, Li Xian entered the East Palace. With his foundation unstable, it will definitely be difficult to contain Empress Wu's ambition, and the situation may deteriorate to an unimaginable level.
"Your Highness, Zhang Che, Eunuch Zhang is here. He said that His Highness Prince Lu has prepared a banquet. He is waiting for His Highness to come and have a drink."
When Li Xian was meditating alone, he saw Gao Miao tiptoeing into the study, cautiously approaching Li Xian, and reporting in a low voice.
"When I got back, I said I was tired and didn't want to move."
Li Xianzheng was upset. When he heard the word "Happy Drink", he became a little angry. He didn't even bother to raise his head. He raised his hand and snorted impatiently.
"Yes, slave, I obey."
Gao Miao didn't know what was bothering Li Xian at all, but when he saw that Li Xian looked wrong, he didn't dare to say anything. He responded cautiously, took three steps back, turned around and walked out.
"slow!"
Before Gao Miao could reach the screen, Li Xian had already changed his mind. He stood up suddenly, lowered his head and walked back and forth in the room for a few steps. Then he glanced at Gao Miao who had retreated to the side, bit his lip and said:
"Go and tell me that I'm tired of being alone, so I'll put off the drinking party until the evening. Then, go and invite Mr. Dee over, and then go."
"Yes, slave, I'll do it now."
Gao Miao didn't ask why, he bowed down and agreed, exited the study, and went to handle the matters Li Xian had told him...
"I have met His Highness."
Di Renjie arrived very quickly. Not long after Gao Miao left, Di Renjie had already entered the study. When he saw Li Xian, who was holding his chin in deep thought, Di Renjie was slightly stunned at first, and then walked forward with a smile.
, greeted him politely and respectfully.
"Mr. Dee is here, please sit down."
Hearing the noise, Li Xian looked up and saw that Di Renjie had arrived. He raised his eyebrows, smiled and made a "please" gesture, indicating that Di Renjie should sit opposite him.
"His Highness seems to be thinking a lot, but I don't know what has caused His Highness to be in such trouble?"
Di Renjie was not polite to Li Xian. After thanking him, he lifted the hem of his robe, sat down, looked at Li Xian meaningfully, stroked his long beard on his chest, and asked with a smile.
road.
"Well, Judge Dee is really right. Gu is having a headache right now. Master Dee is helping Gu to think about how to handle this matter properly. Well, this matter will have to be discussed during today's polo match.
get up……"
Li Xian has always been trustworthy in employing people and distrusting others in doubting others. Now that he has chosen Di Renjie as his adviser, there is certainly something to be said for it. Apart from the fact that the affair between Empress Wu and Ming Chongyan is too sensational to tell,
All other matters are stated in plain words, and even what he thinks is not concealed at all.
"Well, that's it."
Although Di Renjie has now been promoted to the rank of Shaoqing of Dali Temple, he can barely be regarded as a high official in the court, but he is not qualified to accompany him. Although Di Renjie was also present at today's polo match, he was not alone with the others.
The courtiers stayed in a colorful shed next to the emperor's carriage to watch the game. They were completely unaware of the strange scene that happened in the attic. When they heard what Li Xian said, they were also surprised.
He also felt extremely troubled, and the smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by solemnity and dullness. Seeing this, Li Xian felt a little heavier, but he didn't rush to ask what happened, and just asked silently.
Sit down and wait for Di Renjie to give you an opinion.
"Things are a little difficult, but it's not impossible. It just depends on what kind of result His Highness wants."
Di Renjie thought for a long time, then nodded slightly, raised his brows, and smiled.
"Oh? What Mr. Dee means is..."
Li Xianzheng was extremely troubled. When he saw that Di Renjie seemed to have an opinion, he immediately became energetic and hurriedly asked a question.
"Your Highness clearly knows that Di believes that the key to this matter lies in His Majesty's mind. If His Majesty has any unexpected intentions, then he might as well argue with the Crown Prince in court and he can get what he wants. Otherwise, His Majesty
There is only one choice - wait!" Di Renjie did not sell out and gave two answers straightforwardly.
"Oh? Wait?"
Although Li Xian had always been very clever in calculating, he could not turn his head at this moment and looked at Di Renjie blankly, his eyes full of doubts.
"Yes, Mr. Di thinks that in this situation, it is best to wait and see how it will change. His Highness has been ill for more than a month, but he is not far away from it for a few days. It would be better if he rests for a few more days before the next morning court meeting.
There are still seven days left, Your Highness, just sit back and watch the wind and clouds clear up."
Di Renjie was a cautious person, and when it came to the emperor's thoughts, he did not want to make the matter too clear. He just mentioned a few words in an understatement, leaving some blank spaces for Li Xian to figure it out for himself.
"Well, Xiao Wang understands, Mr. Di is really the son of a solitary man. Well, he injured his body playing ball, so he should be sick for a few days, hahaha..." Li Xian is not an ordinary person after all, carefully
As soon as I thought about it, I understood the hidden meaning of Di Renjie's words, and the knot in my heart was instantly solved...
The status of a prince is noble, but it is worthless if he becomes a vassal. No one will pay much attention to a prince who is enslaved to a vassal, unless the prince dies young or receives reports of misconduct from the princes of the vassal.
If so, the Gong Gong princes in the court might not be able to save the princes who have already joined the feudal vassal. Even if the prince had many talents in court, it would be in vain. This is unique to the feudal system.
There is no doubt that the prince is planning to let the two adult princes Li Xian and Li Xian work as apartments, so as not to hang around in the court all day and become an eyesore. I am afraid this is not a good idea. How can it be realized?
There is a certain degree of difficulty in doing so. Even though Li Hong thinks he has basically controlled the situation of the court, he still dare not say that he is sure of victory. However, facing the temptation of monopolizing the direction of the court, Li Hong does not want to wait for a moment longer.
As soon as he returned to the East Palace, he summoned Yan Liben and Le Yanwei, two close confidants, into the study room of the East Palace alone and started an urgent secret discussion.
"Xiang Yan, Xiang Le, you have all seen what happened today. My two younger brothers are both very energetic people. However, there are not many affairs in the court at present, and the talents of the two wise kings have been idle. I
The palace couldn't bear it. In Yigu's opinion, adding more burdens might not be a good idea. On the one hand, it can be used by people, and on the other hand, it can also benefit the people of the area. It is a two-pronged thing. I don't know what the two beloved ministers think about this.
Do you have any opinions?" Just like Li Xian trusted Di Renjie, Li Hong also trusted Yan and Le Erxiang, and did not hide his thoughts at all. As soon as he sat down, he already explained the purpose of summoning them in a gentle manner.
come out.
"Your Highness, please forgive me for speaking frankly. This matter is important and must not be done blindly. If there is a slight mistake, the disaster will be serious. Be careful, be careful."
Yan and Le were both present today, so they were not clear about Li Hong's thoughts. They knew that if this matter could really be accomplished, it would undoubtedly be of great benefit and no harm to Li Hong's sole control of the court.
It's a good thing, but both of them are old officials and have seen a lot of conflicts between the DPRK and China. They didn't think that this matter would go smoothly. Therefore, at the polo match, the two of them did not rashly say anything in line with Li Hong's opinions.
Of course, it was impossible to refute on the spot. They just repeatedly calculated the possibility of this matter in their minds, but the answers they came up with were not as optimistic as Li Hong thought. Originally, the two of them wanted to find opportunities privately.
After some admonishment on this matter, Li Hong couldn't wait to reveal the matter. Although he was asking questions, his mind had already been made up in general. The two of them couldn't help but feel a little unprepared and panicked, and looked at each other.
After a quick glance, Yan Liben took the lead and spoke cautiously.
"The Prime Minister Yan is very concerned, and Gu Zi will act cautiously. However, it seems even more undesirable to stop eating because of choking. The matter must come to an end sooner or later. From Yi Gu's point of view, it is better to be early than to be late. You two
What can you teach me, my beloved?" Li Hong's group humbly echoed, then changed the topic and skipped the question of whether he should or should not, and asked how to move forward. As soon as this decisive statement came out
, Yan and Le couldn't help but feel a little dumbfounded. For a moment, they didn't know where to start planning. They all shut up and began to meditate silently...