Chapter 2147 Resentment
King Jing Li Yuanjing felt a little confused. He pretended to be calm and stared at King Han, trying to see something on his face.
He was not sure whether this was King Han showing off the toughness he must have as Zong Zhengqing, or whether it was an order from the emperor...
The two looked at each other and were silent for a while.
In the end, King Jing did not dare to let "Baiqisi" get involved, as that would not know how big the trap could be. I'm afraid it would not only be a matter of face...
After pondering for a while, King Jing said: "It is true that this matter is a fuss made by King Shu and King Jiang. They are just two singers and cannot be so angry. After all, I am also their uncle. We only need to discuss it carefully. What's the big deal? Of course, I also failed in the exam. As long as you ask the King of Wu first, how can he be reluctant to part with the two singers? In the end, the King of Shu and the King of Jiang stopped me on Zhuque Street, causing a fuss and damaging the royal family's face. Mistakes. Be willing to be punished without any regrets.”
King Han said "hehe" in his heart.
He suddenly remembered that once, when his princess was celebrating her birthday, Fang Jun went to the house for a banquet. After the banquet, he drank warm rice wine and chatted with him in the garden. He asked him what he thought of King Jing. Fang Jun smiled and said An allusion to "discussing heroes over wine".
It is said that once, when the green plums were ripe, Cao Cao and Liu Bei cooked wine with green plums and evaluated the heroes of the world.
Among them, Yuan Benchu's comments are exactly in line with King Jing's - "Sexy but timid, scheming but never decisive, doing great things but cherishing one's life, seeing small gains and forgetting one's life."
I once asked at the time: "When did Cao Cao meet Liu Bei to discuss heroes over wine? I am familiar with Qing history, but I never knew."
Fang Jun was squeaking, talking about him, and finally said something like "I happen to have read a storybook". When I asked about the storybook that was suitable for him, he refused to say any more...
At that time, King Han thought that the book was Fang Jun's evaluation of King Jing. However, King Jing was a prince of the royal family and had a distinguished status, so it was not easy for ministers to slander him, so he made up an excuse for "the book of words".
Now that he thought about it carefully, King Han found that Fang Jun's gaze was indeed exquisite and his ability to observe people was extraordinary.
"Sexy but cowardly, strategist but never decisive, doing big things but cherishing one's life, seeing small gains but forgetting one's life", this is simply too fitting for King Jing's character...
This investigation and punishment were all within the scope of the royal family. In any case, it did not cause much damage to King Jing's reputation.
What's more, this matter originally started because of you, and now it is making a big fuss, but you don't even have the courage to take responsibility. Instead, you try your best to evade it with sophistry and excuses, without showing any courage of the dignified prince of the Li and Tang royal family. It is contemptuous and quite embarrassing. For disdain.
In comparison, the two singers who robbed their nephew are completely different...
This shows that King Jing really cares too much about his reputation.
As a prince, why should he care about reputation?
For a moment, King Han didn’t think much about it...
Regarding King Jing's words of denial and evasion, King Han sneered in his heart, but his face was calm, and said: "I also know Brother Wang's thoughts, and I don't want to punish Brother Wang... But after all, this matter has brought great harm to the reputation of the royal family. The irreversible impact made His Majesty even more furious. Even if I The king wanted to open up the net, but he didn't dare... Both the King of Shu and the King of Jiang confessed their guilt, and each was whipped and imprisoned for ten days. After all, Brother Wang is senior and has to take his face into consideration. I will reduce or reduce the punishment at my discretion. How about whipping and confinement, only half of what King Shu and King Jiang did? ”
King Jing shook his head and said: "It's not my fault for this matter, how can I punish them together? As long as I open my mouth to those two singers, King Wu will definitely give them to each other, so it is just an unreasonable trouble between King Shu and King Jing."
He insisted that he just "didn't ask for it from the King of Wu first. As long as he asked, the King of Wu would definitely give it to him", rather than the so-called "robbery."
This is very important and determines the nature of the matter.
Once the charge of "robbery" is confirmed, it will be a serious blow to his reputation. On the contrary, it is just a communication issue between uncle and nephew, not worth mentioning.
However, how could King Han, who had already received instructions from His Majesty Li Er, let him escape so easily?
King Han said: "The reason why mortals are human is etiquette and righteousness. It stems from emotions, which is the nature of the people; it ends with etiquette and righteousness, which is the benefit of the ancestors. As a royal family, we are worshiped by the world, so we should set an example and abide by etiquette. , don’t slack off even a little bit Defiled. If you don't ask for it, you are a thief. King Jing of the Tang Dynasty did something that ordinary people would not do, so how could he have the dignity to quibble? If you can change it, you can do great things.”
You said it wasn't "robbing", right?
The truth here is that you can confuse right and wrong and get by without being eloquent and sophistry.
Today you must be proven guilty...
King Jing's face showed anger, and he said in a deep voice: "I am the prince of the Tang Dynasty, and I have a distinguished status. How can I bear the punishment of whipping just because of two singing girls? Not only does this king lose his face, but even His Majesty's appearance is not good-looking. I hope King Han thought twice.”
King Han looked serious and said solemnly: "King Jing is wrong! The reputation of the royal family was not gained by whitewashing the peace, but starting from His Majesty, the entire royal family has followed the law and treated the people well, little by little. Accumulated. The people love the royal family, support and respect His Majesty. It takes a long time to build up the heart, but if you want to destroy it, it will only take a moment. If King Jing can plead guilty today, not only will his reputation be intact, but he will be admired by all the people. Tolerant, you can correct your mistakes.”
King Jing was filled with anger.
I believe you as a ghost!
Aren't they just two lowly alien beauties? The real boss, King Wu, has not said anything until now. One or two of you have to come out and stick this accusation on your head. What on earth do you want to do?
Holding back his anger, King Jing shook his head and said: "This is just a misunderstanding. I am a prince of the royal family and cannot admit guilt."
King Han pointed to the courtyard outside. King Shu and King Jiang had just finished their execution. Someone was helping them to stand up and said: "They are also princes, and they are His Majesty's biological children... Your Majesty came here just now. Lei Lei was furious and spoke frankly about this matter." We must severely punish them, avoid past mistakes, and serve as a warning to others.”
If you say you don't plead guilty, don't you plead guilty?
If it weren't for your identity as a prince, you would have been kidnapped and executed long ago, and it's my turn to rubbish with you here?
Those two are also princes, and they are "closer" than you. As a result, His Majesty has already given the sex and said "well done". Now that you are trying your best to quibble and refuse to admit guilt, are you questioning the emperor's determination? So, did the two people outside get their whippings in vain?
King Jing's expression changed.
He naturally understood the meaning of King Han's words. He was determined not to admit guilt, but now he changed... If he insists on being tough, it will not only be a matter of maintaining his own reputation, but also a matter of confronting His Majesty Li Er.
Just think about how ruthlessly His Majesty Li Er treated his brothers...
King Jing was frightened for a while.
That's all. The lesser of two evils, power, and angering His Majesty Li Er, it seems that a little reputation is nothing...
After pondering for a long time, under the aggressive gaze of King Han, King Jing swallowed hard and said with an ugly face: "Since Your Majesty has a decree, how can I make it difficult for you, the eleventh brother? I just give it to you. To save some face, confinement is okay, but whipping... forget it.”
King Han sneered.
Or how can I say that Fang Jun is very good at observing people? Look, with just a little pressure, this guy immediately gave up...
When you plead guilty, you should be more generous and show your magnanimity. You have to worry about whether you will be whipped or imprisoned. Is that interesting?
Naturally, King Han could not let King Jing get his wish.
The emperor's warning just now still rings in his ears, and he must severely punish King Jing to deter him.
Perhaps His Majesty has noticed some unsettling undercurrents in the royal family and is about to move...
"The emphasis on laws and regulations is fairness. The so-called 'princes who break the law are guilty of the same crime as the common people' is true. The King of Shu and the King of Jing are of His Majesty's bloodline. They were punished severely just now. If you look back and show mercy to Brother Sixth Prince... ... Even if I am not afraid that His Majesty’s orders will not be treated equally, Brother Sixth Prince, are you willing to let others think that you are superior to King Shu and King Jiang?”
King Jing Li Yuanjing understood.
The whole thing has nothing to do with King Han at all. At best, he is just a whip, and the person holding the whip is His Majesty. His Majesty tried his best to punish his two sons severely, and he also wanted to punish himself. It can be said that he was not cruel.
He gritted his teeth.
Do you have to kill all the brothers and sisters who may threaten your throne, leaving no room for them?
Back then, the family members of Prince Jiancheng and Prince Yuanji of Qi were killed cleanly with a butcher knife. Even children of just a few years old had to cry and howl with their heads missing. Now, even I, an idle prince with no power, have been killed. The disgraced person you want to attack has absolutely no ability to covet the throne.
King Jing was filled with resentment. (End of chapter)