Chapter 2760: Reluctantly
Seeing Changsun Wuji silent in silence, obviously very embarrassed, Li Zhi leaned forward slightly and said with a smile: "I also know that these two things are really difficult. If I am not helpless, how can I come to ask my uncle for advice? In any case, I have to rely on my uncle for advice on these two matters, otherwise I will not be able to leave today!”
Changsun Wuji looked at Li Zhi, who looked tired, and suddenly couldn't laugh or cry, feeling quite trapped in a cocoon of depression.
"Your Highness, don't be anxious. This first thing is easy to talk about. At worst, the old minister will give up his wealth and use all his money to provide iron materials to the foundry bureau. But for the last thing, unless the old minister is unwilling to contribute, Your Highness should go back. It’s best to ask for help from Your Majesty.”
Li Zhi immediately grimaced, wondering: "I'm afraid that my father thinks that this king is incompetent, so he feels disgusted."
He had vowed to come to the Ministry of War, but his father was under great pressure to fulfill his wish. However, after three days, he was helpless and ran back for help when something happened. How did his father view him?
It's absolutely useless.
Changsun Wuji comforted him and said: "Your Highness is overly worried. With so much ordnance being shipped to Liaodong, no one can do anything about it. Normally, such a thing shouldn't happen. It's not like everyone in the Liaodong army is holding a fire. The stick is enough to sweep Goguryeo. This batch of ordnance is just the icing on the cake. It's just because of Fang Jun's hand. The navy has hundreds of thousands of warships at its disposal, and can transport these ordnances by water to Liaodong overnight, so this arrangement was made. His Highness has just assumed office, and it is normal for him to be unable to complete such a large amount of ordnance transportation. Now that the old minister is appointed as the minister of the Ministry of War, he is still unable to do anything. "
After saying this, I felt a little sad.
The once all-powerful Guanlong nobles now have the courage to fight, but there are only a few who can strategize. Otherwise, why would I sigh after the tragic death of Gao Jifu?
Most of the younger generation serve in the military, but few of them really stand out based on their own strength. Without the care of each other, they would have fallen into decline long ago.
That's why Fang Jun's sudden rise made him feel both resentful and envious.
If I could have such a son, it wouldn’t be a problem for the eldest son’s family to continue its glory for another sixty years...
Li Zhi thought about it and felt that Changsun Wuji's words made sense, but he still couldn't let go. Although his character is not as innocent and docile as he appears on the surface, he is also not the kind of shameless person who does things in his face. If his father blamed him for this matter, he would definitely be panicked.
"Although there is some truth in what my uncle said, since I want to compete for the throne, I must show superior courage and ability. Ordinary people cannot solve this problem, and I cannot solve it. So, between me and ordinary people, What's the difference? Since everyone is the same, why should my father depose the crown prince and hand over the throne to me? "
Changsun Wuji was speechless. You are relying on me...
However, we have to admit that what Li Zhi said is right. If you want to seize and replace the crown prince, you must naturally show an ability that is better than the crown prince. Otherwise, if you go against the trend just by saying "the emperor's favor", I'm afraid it will be unsatisfactory. The civil and military officials of the court were all dissatisfied.
Changsun Wuji pondered for a long time and said slowly: "In that case, let me leave this matter to the old minister, and I will definitely satisfy His Highness."
Li Zhi was overjoyed and said, stroking his hands: "Sure enough, my uncle is so resourceful! I have been thinking hard about these two things but I still have no way to deal with them properly. However, when my uncle came to his side, he solved them just by talking and laughing. I really admire him!"
Changsun Wuji couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth, and his smile was full of bitterness.
Will it be solved by talking and laughing?
Haha, not to mention that the iron materials needed to solve the foundry bureau are enough to empty the warehouse of the Changsun family. Just trying to find a way to transport such a large batch of ordnance to Liaodong would cost half of my old face and all the favors accumulated in my life. Most of it...
But no matter how difficult it is, we still have to help Li Zhi.
Only if Li Zhi succeeds in seizing the heir, some of what he has paid today will naturally be rewarded a hundred times a thousand times. Otherwise, once the prince ascends the throne, Fang Jun and others will definitely control the court. Where will the eldest grandson family have a place?
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Qiu Xinggong was also worried at home.
He encouraged Qiu Yingqi to assassinate Gao Jifu as a sign of surrender to the prince. Unexpectedly, Qiu Yingqi, a fool, took it upon himself to ambush Gao Jifu outside the Mingde Gate. Now the entire Guanzhong is in panic, and His Majesty is furious. The situation changes due to strict investigation.
Although the goal was achieved, King Jin's help was cut off, and the morale of King Jin's camp was damaged, the impact of this letter of surrender is really too great, and I don't know if His Highness the Crown Prince has the courage to accept it...
But now, it is not only whether Qiu Yingqi can be appreciated by the prince and get rid of Changsun Wuji's control, but also whether the Qiu family can take this opportunity to join the prince's camp and compete for a share of the merit of serving the dragon. The descendants of the Qiu family enjoy wealth and honor in peace.
While he was thinking about it, he suddenly saw a servant striding in from outside and said in a low voice: "Tell the master, someone from the Duke of Song Dynasty just came from the palace. He said that at this moment, Duke Song and His Highness the Crown Prince went to Da Ci'en Temple to inspect the completed building... …”
Qiu Xinggong stood up suddenly and said loudly: "Serve me to bathe and change clothes!"
The maid standing freely on one side quickly went to prepare hot water...
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Qiu Xinggong took a bath, changed a set of clothes, went out and took a carriage and went straight to Da Ci'en Temple.
The sky was a little dark, the wind was blowing coldly, and there were not many people walking on the street.
The carriage traveled all the way south to Jinchangfang and stopped outside a magnificent mountain gate. Qiu Xinggong got off the carriage, looked up and asked the servants to wait here. He climbed the stone steps to the mountain gate. He was stopped by the guards wearing helmets and armor.
"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is inspecting the temple. All idlers are not allowed to enter... Oops, it turns out to be General Qiu. I am rude and disrespectful!"
The leading guard stopped Qiu Xinggong, and when they recognized his face, they quickly saluted him.
Although Qiu Xinggong has no real power now and his reputation is not very good, after all, his status and qualifications are there, and there is still such a number one in the army. How can ordinary soldiers dare to be disrespectful?
Qiu Xinggong waved his hand casually and said, "I have a good agreement with the Song Dynasty. I have something urgent to report to His Highness the Crown Prince. Can you please help me?"
The guard looked embarrassed and said: "It's not because I don't want to give the general face, but His Highness has a strict order, and no unrelated persons are allowed to enter..."
Just as he was talking, he saw a chamberlain running out of the mountain gate out of breath. He first bowed to Qiu and then said to the guard: "Your Highness ordered me to take General Qiu in. You must not stop him."
The guards recognized that this person was a close servant of His Royal Highness, so they naturally would not stop him and sent Qiu Xinggong and his servants respectfully into the mountain gate.
After entering the mountain gate, Qiu Xinggong walked along the road paved with huge blue bricks and followed the servants, looking at this majestic temple that was already famous both at home and abroad before it was completed.
Although it has not yet been completed, the basic outlines of the courtyard buildings can be roughly seen. The mountains of various stones and wood and the busy craftsmen are enough to show that such a majestic temple built with a nationwide effort is the best in the world.
Especially in the wide courtyard that we are heading to at this moment, there are rows of rows of houses, forming a huge square, in the middle of which stands a three-story blue brick pagoda.
Just by looking at its majestic and wide base, you can see how magnificent this tower will be after it is built!
Facing the brick tower, there is a house that was built earlier. In front of the door is a row of green pines, which are still green and tall in winter.
There was a guard in front of the door. Apparently he had received the order. He stepped forward and searched Qiu Xinggong carefully before letting him go.
Qiu Xinggong opened the door and walked into the house.
The light in the room was a little dim, so candles were lit on the wall. There was a charcoal stove in the corner, burning incense charcoal, which was very warm.
There is a table placed by the window. Prince Li Chengqian is sitting behind the table drinking tea. Xiao Yu is sitting opposite him, leaning over the table and flipping through a pile of thick drawings.
Qiu Xinggong stepped forward quickly and said politely: "Old minister, I see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and pay homage to the Duke of Song."
Li Chengqian just took the teacup, pointed to the chair on one side casually, and said with a smile: "General Qiu, no need to be polite, please take a seat. Come, pour some tea for General Qiu."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Qiu Xinggong sat down on the chair in an orderly manner. A chamberlain came up and poured tea for him and placed it on the coffee table at hand.
Xiao Yu also put down the drawings in his hands at this time, rubbed his eyes, glanced at Qiu Xinggong, and smiled at Li Chengqian: "Once people get older, they are really useless. After just looking at the drawings for a while, I feel that my old eyes are dim. I’m dizzy and it’s really hard to resist.”
Then, without waiting for Li Chengqian to speak, he turned to Qiu Xinggong and said calmly: "Today, you beg me to let you have a private meeting with the prince. You said you have something urgent, but you don't know what it is?" (End of Chapter)