The decision was obviously not easy to make. Even though Li Xian made wild claims and it seemed that the general situation had been decided, Li Xian was always hesitant and did not dare to express his position easily. Even though he himself wanted to defeat the treacherous villains of Empress Wu and his party in one fell swoop.
This is completely cleared up, but after all, the relationship between this move is actually a bit more important. Once you start taking action, it is not an exaggeration to say that you are walking on thin ice. If you are not careful, it is very likely that you will not be able to hit the snake but be bitten by it. Immediately
How could Li Xian dare to act rashly if he just couldn't bear the consequences of walking around in circles.
Give up? It seems that it is possible. As long as you say "no", all these uncertain factors can be forgotten. However, Li Xian is unwilling to do so, just because he wants to look forward to this day again.
I really don't know that such an opportunity will have to wait until the end of the Year of the Monkey. During this period, Li Xian really can't guarantee that he can rise steadily in the court. Besides, he had already quarreled with Xu Jingzong yesterday about the amnesty edict.
Once, God knows what will happen if this matter reaches Empress Wu's ears. Thinking of Empress Wu's iron-bloodedness and coldness, Li Xian can't help but shudder, and his slightly dilated pupils shrink.
"Seventh brother, is it true that Shangguan Fu who you said was the one who framed the prime minister was fabricated to frame him? Do you have any solid evidence?" After Li Xian was silent for a long time, he suddenly clenched his fists.
, asked in a difficult tone.
Phew, this kid is finally tempted! As soon as he heard Li Xian ask such a question, Li Xian's heart was relieved. However, he did not rush to answer, but poured himself a cup that was already cold.
After taking a sip of tea, he nodded and said with great certainty: "Sixth Brother, for such a big matter, how dare I lie to you? If Sixth Brother doesn't believe it, you can take down that evil slave."
, after careful examination, we will definitely know the details.”
"Seventh brother, don't joke. It's easy to arrest people, but what should we do if we get nothing?" Upon hearing Li Xian speak so easily, Li Xian frowned displeased and gave Li Xian a dissatisfied look.
, asked back a little anxiously.
Nothing? It is possible, but the chance is very small, at least in Li Xian's view - after Li Xian came to the throne for the second time in his previous life, in order to liquidate Empress Wu's party, he deliberately overturned the case of Shangguan Yi and retried the case.
It was the first and only case that Li Xian personally supervised. Although Li Xian could not remember most of the details, there was one thing that left a deep impression on Li Xian - the first Shangguan Yi.
The evil slave Shangguan Fu was originally a descendant of the Shangguan family. He worked in the Shangguan mansion since he was a child and was the accountant. He lived a long life. When his house was confiscated and taken to prison, he had already lived for eighty-three years. This life span has become a case.
The trial was a little more troublesome - according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty, the government was not allowed to punish the elderly, so this evil slave pretended to be confused in the court, making it difficult to continue the trial of the case. Later, his son could not be punished, and he confessed that his father had
He had the habit of keeping notes in his account book every day, and the account book was hidden in a secret compartment under the wooden couch in his bedroom. At that time, the presiding officer was so surprised that he sent people to search his house again, and actually found dozens of
This thick account book contains the key description of Shangguan Yi's case. Based on this evidence, the injustice of forty years ago was revealed to the world.
"Sixth brother, how dare I make fun of such a big thing? However, talking about this matter is really like a drama. Originally, if I hadn't been suspicious of Lord Shangguan's rebellion, I wouldn't have paid any attention to it.
He was just an evil slave who betrayed his master. Just because he didn’t believe that Lord Shangguan could be a treasonous person, I spent some time trying to find out the truth of the case. It happened that the famous guard in my house was the neighbor of that evil slave.
On weekdays, he is somewhat obedient. The thing about this account is that the evil slave once got drunk and let out a secret, and was discovered by the guard under the younger brother. Sixth brother, don't worry, the younger brother has already ordered people to monitor him closely. As long as the sixth brother
With one order, everyone will definitely get the stolen goods!" Naturally, what happened in the past life cannot be explained to outsiders, but there is no harm in making up a reasonable story to deceive others. Faced with Li Xian's confusion, Li Xian casually told the story that he had already prepared
A good explanation was given in a eloquent manner.
"Oh? It's strange that this happened. Maybe there is a true meaning somewhere. It's just that, well, it's just that the matter is so big that I can't solve it for the moment. I'll let you think about it for a while." Li
Xian looked at Li Xian with sharp eyes for a while. Seeing that his expression remained calm and did not look like he was lying, his heart moved involuntarily. However, considering the possible consequences, he still did not dare to make up his mind easily.
Then he nodded thoughtfully, said a few words casually, and started pacing back and forth rapidly in the hall.
"Brother Six, please help yourself. I just sit back and wait."
Li Xian saw Li Xian's heartbeat, but he did not persuade him any further, because Li Xian knew very well that the heat at this time was not enough, and any more persuasion would be counterproductive.
It's better to let nature take its course. Besides, Li Xian has other arrangements, but he doesn't worry about Li Xian not taking the bait. He is happy to relax for a while and have enough energy to cope with the complex situation he will face next.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way quickly!"
"Stop, stop trespassing!"
"Go away, don't miss the important event of my Highness!"
The time for deep thought always flies by, and before you know it, it’s almost noon, but Li Xian still can’t come up with an accurate idea, and is still wandering back and forth in the hall, even though it’s cold, there’s a trace on his forehead
But it was already covered with beads of sweat, which clearly shows the fierce battle between heaven and man in his heart. Just as he was undecided, a loud noise suddenly sounded outside the hall, which immediately disturbed Li Xian's thoughts that he had finally gained some clarity on.
It became fragments all over the place.
"Damn thing!"
Li Xian was a strict ruler and did not allow people to act arrogantly in front of them, but those who committed crimes would be severely punished. At this moment, his thoughts were disturbed, and he was extremely angry. He cursed angrily, rushed to the screen in a few strides, raised a
He kicked the screen heavily with his foot, but with a muffled "bang" sound, the carved landscape screen collapsed. The noise was so loud that all the servants crowded in the hall were frightened.
He was so startled that he couldn't care less about arguing and fell to his knees on the ground.
"Your Highness, it's bad, something happened, something big happened!"
As soon as the servants of Prince Lu's Mansion knelt down, Gao Miao, who was entangled with everyone, got away. No matter how ugly Prince Lu's face was, Li Xian quickly rushed to Li Xianshen, who was sitting a few steps behind.
He shouted repeatedly.
"Well, why are you so alarmed? Say it, say it quickly!" Upon hearing what Gao Miao said, Li Xian immediately jumped up in cooperation and shouted anxiously.
"Your Highness, this, this..." Following Li Xian's instructions last night, Gao Miao deliberately turned his head to look at the kneeling servants in the hall, and then looked at Li Xian with a dark face, hesitatingly refusing to say anything.
Tell the truth.
"You're a bitch. Sixth Brother is one of his own. If you have anything to say, say it, say it quickly!" Seeing Gao Miao's outstanding performance, Li Xian secretly praised him in his heart, but he seemed to be scolding him impatiently.
Got up.
"Ah, yes, yes, yes." Gao Miao said yes, but he just refused to tell the reason. Li Xian was so angry when he saw that little look, and when he was about to have an attack, he hesitated.
Li Xian, the master of the house, had no choice but to snort loudly, waved his sleeves at the servants who were kneeling in the hall, and yelled: "You all stand down!
"
"I report to your two highnesses that the slave has found out that Cui Xuanzhe, the supervisory censor, entered the imperial prison without permission and colluded with Shangye, the Zhenghou of Dali, in order to secretly kill Shangguan and his family in prison. After the slave returned, all the prisoners in this case have been
The execution was proposed, and the beheading will begin as soon as noon. The matter is urgent, and I would like to ask your two highnesses to give instructions on how to proceed." Gao Miao was a smart man, and as soon as the servants of Prince Lu's palace retreated, he hurried to the two highnesses without waiting for them to speak.
Then he poured out all the news he had received.
"What?"
"Um?"
As soon as Gao Miao finished speaking, the two brothers exclaimed almost at the same time, their voices full of surprise. The difference was that Li Xian's exclamation was false, while Li Xian was really shocked, not only because of
The news itself was more of a surprise and fear for Li Xian's prediction.
All along, Li Xian has been searching for an opportunity to intervene in the court situation openly. However, the cost is high, but the effect is really not good, and he will even be forced to go to Qizhou to join the feudal vassal. Li Xian is naturally aware of this.
Unwilling to be reconciled, now, an opportunity to intervene in the government affairs in a grand way has appeared, and Li Xian cannot be tempted - Xu Jingzong and others all belong to Empress Wu's party, and they have always been at odds with the Guanlong clique, the mainstream of the court, and they often attack each other.
, but because of Empress Wu's iron fist, although there are few members of the rear party, they will always have the upper hand in every fight. Therefore, in a sense, attacking the rear party is the best opportunity to win over the mainstream of the court. Furthermore, if things really happen
According to what Li Xian said, the chances of winning this battle are undoubtedly great. Once everything goes well, he, Li Xian, can take advantage of this east wind to surge forward. Given time, it is not necessarily impossible to replace Li Hong, but if it is
If it fails, the consequences may not be as good as it could be.
From Li Xian's point of view, Li Hong's crown prince was nothing to worry about. Gao Zong didn't pay much attention to Li Xian, but Empress Wu, who had always been ruthless, made Li Xian deeply afraid.
If the plan is carried out, there will undoubtedly be a head-on collision with Wu Lai, and it will be a victory or defeat, but if there is a slight mistake, the price will probably not be much small. What makes Li Xian even more confused is Li Xian, his timid brother in the past.
Now that he has grown to such an extraordinary level, Li Xian had to worry that what he had done might make him a wedding dress in vain, and he couldn't help but think a little crazy for a while.
It's time to add fuel to the fire! Li Xian watched with cold eyes for a while. Seeing Li Xian's expression changing constantly, he guessed the unwillingness and hesitation in Li Xian's heart. He pondered for a moment, then suddenly stood up and faced Li Xian.
He bowed and said, "Sixth brother, noon is approaching. I can't just sit back and watch Lord Shangguan die unjustly. If Brother Six is in trouble, I should go for it myself and die without any regrets!" As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his feet and walked out of the hall.
"Seventh brother, wait a minute!" Li Xianzheng was upset. Seeing Li Xian leave as soon as he said so, he couldn't help but become a little anxious. He ducked and blocked Li Xian's way. He gritted his teeth and walked away with a fierce expression.
He squeezed out a sentence between his teeth: "Since the seventh brother is determined to go, I will not let the seventh brother take the risk alone. This matter has been decided by the brother!"
"Sixth brother, I will obey your orders even if I die!" After hearing this, Li Xian finally made up his mind. Li Xian was overjoyed in his heart, but his face was full of solemnity. He bowed to the end and said impassionedly.