Chapter 2596: Split the Earth and Become the King
Dragon Palace.
Summer has passed, early autumn has arrived, and the power of the autumn tiger is raging in Guanzhong. Even though His Majesty Li Er is sitting in the cool imperial study room, he still feels unbearably hot.
Wearing a thin silk uniform, he loosened his collar and took a sip of herbal tea, which made him feel a little cooler.
In front of him, Li Ji and Xiao Yu were kneeling on the floor, with lowered eyebrows and respectful expressions.
A waiter came in with a tray and placed two jade bowls in front of the two of them. The crystal jade bowls contained thick-colored iced sour plum soup.
The two picked up the bowl, drank the sour plum soup in one go, put the empty bowl back on the tray held by the waiter, and said to His Majesty Li Er together: "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, and the chamberlain quickly exited.
He came to the banquet, lifted his robe and knelt down opposite the two of them. He pondered for a moment and said straight to the point: "I invited you two here today because I want to ask your opinion on something."
Li Ji and Xiao Yu looked at each other and said in unison: "Your Majesty, it's okay to just say it. I am all ears."
His Majesty Li Er tugged at his collar again, and the coolness he had just felt disappeared in an instant, and a heat rose in his body again, making him a little irritable...
Taking a deep breath, he said slowly: "A minister came to see me and advised me to cancel King Jin's order of confinement. I was still hesitant and couldn't make a decision at the moment. Both of you are the pillars of the imperial court and my humerus. I don't know what you think about this. What’s your opinion? Don’t worry, it’s okay to speak up.”
Their hearts sank slightly.
Sure enough, the previous speculation had been confirmed. It was absolutely impossible for Fang Jun to remonstrate and cancel the ban on King Jin. After all, it was because of being too close to the Guanlong nobles that King Jin was trapped by His Majesty Li Er. If he is banned, how can Fang Junyou cause trouble for himself and threaten the crown prince's position as heir apparent?
In terms of popularity, all the princes combined cannot compare to the "child slave"...
The two were silent for a long time.
Li Ji was a cautious person and would stay away from matters that did not concern him. At this moment, whether he agreed to lift the Jin King's ban on confinement or opposed it, he would offend countless people. When Xiao Yu was young, he was very energetic and dared to say and do things. But now that he is getting older, he has begun to seek stability, has become more sophisticated, and is even less willing to do such things that offend others.
His Majesty Li Er glanced at the two of them, then sighed and said: "I am also in a dilemma now. King Jin is my legitimate son, and Queen Wende passed away early. He has been raised by my side alone since he was a child. How can he be cruel? put it To be imprisoned for a lifetime and spend a lifetime in the palace walls and corridors? But once King Jin is released, it is inevitable that those with ulterior motives will covet him... It is really difficult for me. "
He sighed and looked sad, but Li Ji and Xiao Yu felt contempt in their hearts.
Who doesn't know that the only person who can shake the crown prince's position is the King of Jin? What's more, the King of Jin had learned from the past and was surrounded by the Guanlong nobles who wanted to compete for the throne. Whether actively or passively, his ambition was already obvious.
As long as King Jin is released, this is equivalent to a clear signal. All those who oppose the prince will flock to the throne and build a new mountain around King Jin...
What else is there to worry about?
If you don't want to be easy to save, then simply imprison King Jin. Don't talk about being affectionate and not being able to bear to see each other. Compared with the stability of the country and the inheritance of the country, what is a mere family relationship?
Obviously, His Majesty Li Er has once again moved Yi Chu's mind, but there are too many constraints and the impact is too far-reaching, so he has not yet made up his mind.
Li Ji and Xiao Yu felt heavy in their hearts.
The two of them did not want to see the prince rely on Fang Jun as his confidant and obey his advice, and then take over all the power when he ascends the throne in the future, but they also did not want to see the Guanlong nobles who were on the verge of collapse rise again through the power of the Jin Dynasty, making The situation in the DPRK is becoming increasingly chaotic.
When a person reaches a certain status, he will always have some ideals and pursuits, rather than simply chasing power and wealth. As long as the crown prince's position is stable, the alliance with Fang Jun will defeat the Guanlong nobles, causing the collapse of the power that has controlled the government and monopolized political resources for many years. The benefits they can obtain themselves are considerable enough, and there is no need to seize more benefits. Involved in the battle for storage space.
Li Ji thought for a while and said tentatively: "Your Majesty cherishes King Jin, and I feel the same. However, your Majesty's concerns are indeed necessary. King Jin is indeed smart, but he is still young. Once he opens a palace and establishes his teeth, he will inevitably become the same." If you interact with those people who have ulterior motives, if you are bewitched and used by them, it will damage the family ties and cause your Majesty to be in trouble. "
His Majesty Li Er frowned, looked at Li Ji, and said coldly: "Then in the British opinion, the King of Jin will continue to be imprisoned and never be released?"
Of course that's not an answer. King Jin is His Majesty Li Er's pet peeve. How he handles him is his business. But if others criticize King Jin and treat him harshly, His Majesty Li Er will definitely bear his grudge.
Li Ji naturally made such mistakes and said calmly: "Of course not! When King Jin made a mistake, His Majesty punished him and ordered him to be imprisoned. This is the way of kings with clear rewards and punishments. But in the final analysis, the mistakes made by King Jin are just for a while Being deceived and deceived by others has no real consequences. Being imprisoned for such a long time is enough to wake him up and teach him a lesson. How can he be imprisoned for a lifetime for such a small mistake? "
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His Majesty Li Er still looked unkind, stared at Li Ji, and asked: "Then what you mean...are you to wait until after my funeral, the prince ascends to the throne, and the overall situation has been decided, before releasing King Jin?"
This is still not certain.
When will the emperor's funeral be held? If it were twenty or thirty years later, would King Jin have been locked up like this for decades? It is inconsistent with His Majesty Li Er's original intention. But if we say three or two years, it will be over if we endure it for a while... I'm afraid His Majesty Li Er will become even more angry.
Are you cursing me that I am about to die? !
Xiao Yu on the side was sweating for Li Ji. His Majesty Li Er was obviously in a bad mood today. He was violent and harsh and would irritate him if he gave a slightly careless answer.
Of course, he would never open his mouth to bear the Emperor's wrath for Li Ji...
He lowered his eyebrows and lowered his eyes, standing aside without saying a word.
Fortunately, Li Ji didn't give it in vain, and said quickly: "Of course it won't work! Wei Chen has already said that since His Highness Jin Wang's mistakes have been punished, his imprisonment should be lifted. But it would not avoid His Highness Jin Wang. Bewitched by some people Because of the confusion and confusion, the family ties in the Tian family were harmed. Why should Your Majesty follow the example of His Highness King Wu, choose a place in the world, and canonize the King of Jin as his king, so that his descendants can thrive for generations and become a vassal of the Tang Dynasty forever? "
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His Majesty Li Er: "..."
Xiao Yu: "..."
Mother!
This Xu Maogong usually seems to be an honest man, but he didn't expect that he could be so flexible when it comes to tricks!
His Majesty Li Er obviously had not thought of this method at all. He stroked his beard and asked Xiao Yu: "What does the Duke of Song think?"
Xiao Yu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, the British Duke is really a mature man who plans for the country, and I think it is feasible."
Don’t you just not want your sons to feel wronged? Do you think that if King Jin’s talents were just to be a wealthy and virtuous king all his life, his abilities would be buried?
Don't always worry about the position of the crown prince. After all, if King Jin comes to power, the prince may have a difficult end. After all, you are also a father. You can't force one son to die just for the sake of his talents and abilities. ?
You think King Jin has the appearance of a king, no problem, just give him a territory and make him a king!
At the beginning, King Wu was very prestigious in the court. I don’t know how many former Sui officials were interested in King Wu and wanted to help King Wu fight for the throne. As a result, King Wu was sent to Silla and established himself as king. This perfectly solved the crisis of brotherly fratricide and was enough to become the king of Wu. Best solution!
His Majesty Li Er pondered for a long time and asked slowly: "If this is really the case...then where do you think the King of Jin can build his country?"
Li Jidao: "His Royal Highness the King of Jin is the legitimate son of His Majesty, with noble blood and respected status, so naturally he cannot be reduced to a barren land. Originally, if the Eastern Expedition was successful, Goguryeo's vast area would be worthy of His Highness the King of Jin, but Goguryeo is located in Liaodong , it is bitter and cold all the year round, and it is not rich enough. But today, there may be only one place worthy of His Majesty the King of Jin..."
He and Xiao Yu looked at each other, and they both said in unison: "Annan!"
His Majesty Li Er stroked his beard and fell into deep thought.
Annan is far away overseas, tens of thousands of miles away from Chang'an, and the land route is almost cut off. Transportation with the Tang Dynasty relies entirely on sea routes. It is too far and he can't bear it. However, Annan has a humid climate, abundant rainfall, vast hectares of fertile land, and vast seas. Now it is completely under the control of the Annan Protectorate. In the past two years, a large number of refugees have taken sea ships to Annan to make a living, causing the number of Han people in Annan to surge, almost as much as that of the Tang Dynasty. No different at home.
Such a rich and fertile land is worthy of the status of King Jin.
In particular, Annan is located in Hainan and has inconvenient transportation. It is even more difficult to rule for a long time. If there is a Jin Dynasty king who sits as the king and is of the same lineage as the Tang Dynasty, it will be equivalent to the long-term induction of this land. Within the territory of the Tang Dynasty, it will be the territory of the Tang Dynasty for all generations.
Li Ji's advice really paid off in one fell swoop. (End of chapter)