Chapter 981 Eliminating the Threat
Chu Suiliang wished he could crush Fang Jun, chew it up and swallow it into his stomach.
This black boy is so bad, and he is extremely skilled in the method of "adding insult to injury". If he does this to the detriment of others and does not benefit oneself, my image in His Majesty's heart will be over...
Chu Suiliang didn't understand why Fang Jun wanted to kill him. He didn't want to think about it. He knelt on the ground and banged his head. After a while, his forehead was black and blue.
"Your Majesty, Wei Chen is indeed at fault, but Wei Chen does not dare to deceive Your Majesty! Wei Chen did persuade Duke Zheng many times, so this time Zheng Guo Gong suddenly changed his mind. Wei Chen thought he was responsible for his persuasion, but he never thought that it was his consort's persuasion. It worked. Please tell me.”
This man is indeed very clever and can think of a way out in a blink of an eye.
Sophistry will definitely not work. Your Majesty hates the kind of ministers who make mistakes and refuse to admit them. He considers them to be irresponsible. It's even worse to admit it. Wouldn't that be deceiving the emperor? Being dismissed from office is a minor matter, and it might even mean being exiled to Qiongzhou...
I have no choice but to confuse my vision.
As expected, His Majesty Li Er frowned, his anger subsided a bit, but his tone was still stern: "Do you think I am easy to fool? Damn it!"
Chu Suiliang didn't know that Fang Jun had also persuaded Wei Zheng, so it made sense to think that Wei Zheng's change of heart was the result of his dissuasion. As for running in front of him to ask for credit, although it is a bit frivolous, it is not a big deal...
Fang Jun's eyes narrowed slightly, this old guy was really cunning.
Chu Suiliang didn't know why Fang Jun targeted him, but Fang Jun himself knew it clearly.
His displeasure and past feuds were one thing, but Fang Jun was not willing to deal with a close minister of the emperor over such a trivial matter. The most important reason is that this Chu Suiliang will become the backbone of the Guanlong Group in the future!
Historically, when Li Zhi wanted to enthrone Wu Meiniang after his death, Chu Suiliang firmly opposed it. This was not because he was loyal to the Tang Empire, but because he was unwilling to do so from the standpoint of the Guanlong Group. The Guanlong Group headed by Changsun Wuji fully supports Queen Wang, because Queen Wang was born in the Wang family of Taiyuan and is the "own member" of the Guanlong Group, while Wu Meiniang is nothing...
There is nothing wrong with having different positions and looking at issues from different angles.
However, Chu Suiliang had no character at all. When he was demoted to Aizhou by Li Zhi, he went to Li Zhi to beg for mercy. He said, "I was already loyal to His Majesty when Li Chengqian and Li Tai were competing for the throne," implying that if he hadn't said good things in front of His Majesty Li Er, the throne might not have been held by Li Zhi. He played an emotional card, hoping to move Li Zhi to change his mind about his past achievements.
To be honest, Chu Suiliang did help a lot in Li Zhi's ascension to the throne. However, it was of no use to Li Zhi, who was completely coaxed by Wu Meiniang's pillow wind...
Wu Meiniang hated Chu Suiliang very much. Facts have proved that a woman's hatred is very likely to be "eternal". Even after Chu Suiliang's death, she did not forgive her hatred and exiled all her family and descendants to Annan, and they were not allowed to return to Chang'an in this life.
Now that history has changed a lot, Wu Meiniang has become his concubine, and it is probably difficult for Li Zhi to have a chance to ascend the throne. However, history has its own inertia. It is almost certain that Chu Suiliang will join the Guanlong Group. Fang Jun is now confronting the Guanlong Group face to face. How could he allow such a confidant of the Guanlong Group to stay with Li Er? With His Majesty?
I don’t know when I tripped myself up...
Therefore, even if this person cannot be eradicated, he must be kept away from His Majesty Li Er.
Fang Jun thought in his heart and knew that His Majesty Li Er had no intention of dealing with Chu Suiliang now, so he said: "Your Majesty, Mr. Li is at fault in this matter, but the crime will not lead to death..."
His Majesty Li Er was a little embarrassed. I was just talking casually. How could he behead someone for such a small thing? But he can't say "I'm just talking casually". He is the emperor, and the emperor must be dignified and upright. How can he talk nonsense casually?
Chrysostom's words must be said, otherwise where is the majesty?
Chu Suiliang was almost frightened to death. Although His Majesty said "damn it", anyone could see that it was just an angry word and not serious. But why do you say it so solemnly?
His heart was pounding, and he looked at Fang Jun eagerly, praying to God and praying that Fang Jun would say something nice.
However, he didn’t know whether there were gods or not, but even if there were gods, he didn’t hear his prayers...
Just listen to Fang Jun say slowly: "The living man knows how to repay his kindness, and he only leaks half of Zheng Guogong's entrustment, which shows that he is a sincere gentleman. But his concealing the truth and deceiving His Majesty is unforgivable, and death is not a pity!"
Chu Suiliang felt as if his head had been hit hard with a stick. Could this stick kill me?
Just when he was about to yell and scold, Fang Jun said again: "But His Majesty is well known to the world for his kindness and kindness. How can he not give the ministers who made mistakes a chance to repent? It just so happens that Jingzhao Mansion still lacks a secretary. How about transferring Mr. Li out of the family and serving as the secretary of Jingzhao Mansion? ”
Chu Suiliang swallowed back the curse words that came to his lips, and felt a sense of relief in his heart...
People are like this. When they suddenly find that the serious punishment they face has become lighter, they will easily accept it, even if that serious punishment is actually impossible to happen.
Chu Suiliang also realized this truth immediately, but what could he say?
If the entanglement continues, His Majesty will be really annoyed. If Fang Jun adds fuel to the fire and adds insult to injury, the consequences will be disastrous...
Chu Suiliang hurriedly said: "Wei Chen is at fault. Wei Chen asks Your Majesty to remember the merits of serving you all these years and allow Wei Chen to serve in Jingzhao Mansion. He will be guilty of meritorious service and be loyal to the emperor and serve the country!"
His Majesty Li Er glanced sideways at Fang Jun, somewhat speechless.
Is it such a small thing?
He really likes Chu Suiliang's calligraphy. Now that he has been transferred to Jingzhao Mansion, he has lost a master calligrapher next to him. In his free time, he cannot appreciate the comfort of the dragon and snake strokes, which makes him inevitably feel a little lonely.
But he must give Fang Jun face, although he doesn’t know why Fang Jun is targeting Chu Suiliang today...
Fang Jun and Chu Suiliang have completely different statuses in His Majesty Li Er's heart. It is not an exaggeration to say that they are worlds apart.
"Okay, quit now and work in Jingzhao Mansion in the future. Remember to work diligently and be a down-to-earth person!"
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and said.
"Promise! I will definitely live up to your majesty's high expectations..."
With tears in his eyes, Chu Suiliang stood up and left silently.
Since the sixth-rank living minister has disappeared, what rank is the secretary of Jingzhao Mansion?
I'm afraid it's just a bad product...
The most important thing is that the living minister is His Majesty's close minister, and he sees the beauty of the sky every day. He may make His Majesty happy at some point and show his ability, that is, he can rise straight to the sky! But the secretary of Jingzhao Mansion... will there be a chance to see His Majesty again in this life?
Chu Suiliang was so depressed that he really wanted to cry.
I am really unlucky. Wouldn't it be over if I just let this matter go?
If you take a job in Jingzhao Mansion now, you will fall into the hands of Fang Jun. This day has never happened...
When Chu Suiliang retreated, His Majesty Li Er had a gloomy look on his face and said displeasedly: "Why target Chu Suiliang like this? Although this person is a little frivolous, he is still a talented person. Such suppression is beyond tolerance. Think about it. If you want to do things, you have to be able to conquer all kinds of people to work for you. Where can there be so many sincere gentlemen like your father in this world? ”
Supporting Fang Jun does not mean that His Majesty Li Er feels comfortable.
He always felt that he was being used as a weapon by Fang Jun...
Fang Jun said seriously: "Being close to virtuous ministers and staying away from villains is why the early Han Dynasty was prosperous; being close to villains and being distant from virtuous ministers is why the Han Dynasty has declined. The ministers who serve as guards are tireless at home, and the loyal people forget about themselves outside." , only our Tang Dynasty can achieve thousands of Your Majesty will be able to rule the world for a long time! Chu Suiliang is indeed talented, but his mind is evil and his temper is impetuous. Although this person is not a treacherous person, he will inevitably make some mistakes while serving your Majesty. "
What he said was a bad character!
His Majesty Li Er snorted: "Do you think of me as the Empress Liu Chan? I don't care whether Chu Suiliang is a traitor or not. In my opinion, you are the biggest traitor in the Tang Dynasty!"
Fang Jun sweated profusely: "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
His Majesty Li Er laughed at his shamelessness: "Is this a compliment to you?" (End of Chapter)