Chapter 2996 Expanded Ambition
Some things can't be done or said, some things can't be said but can't be done, and some things can neither be done nor said!
Setting fire to the account books to resist the imperial inspection was not only unprecedented since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, but also unheard of! Although the princes of the royal family have jointly signed a letter to preserve his military title, this is only because the prince and Fang Jun's methods were too cruel and they blatantly audited the account books without any obvious mistakes on his part. This made the princes of the royal family sad. In order to Knocking on the mountain and shaking the tiger made the prince restrain his methods, but it was definitely not on his side.
To put it bluntly, the prince's method of directly coming to inspect anyone he wants to deal with is unwise, and his move of Chai Zhewei's blatant burning of the account books is even more wrong!
What's more, where is the Xuanwu Gate?
The throat of the palace, the key to the palace! How sensitive is that place? The emperor was probably worried about the safety of the Xuanwu Gate even in his dreams. If Chai Lingwu said such ignorant words, once word spread, Chai Zhewei would definitely become a thorn in the side of the entire royal family!
Who dares to put the Xuanwu Sect in even the slightest danger?
Really desperate!
Chai Lingwu didn't expect that he was just making a joke, but it would make his brother so angry. His wife, Princess Baling, was still watching helplessly. He suddenly felt ashamed and said angrily: "It's just a casual saying, who dares to take it seriously?" Do it? Brother, why do you say that to me? By the way, those Guanlong nobles? Back then, I supported His Majesty to enter the palace from Xuanwu Gate, which established His Majesty's empire. Now that the crown prince's position is unstable and the King of Jin is pressing harder, who would have thought that one day the 'Xuanwu Gate Incident' would happen again? At that time, those Guanlong nobles will force the eldest brother to enter the Xuanwu Gate and support the King of Jin to ascend the throne... Oops! ”
But Chai Zhewei was so furious that he stood up and slapped Chai Lingwu hard on the face. He glared angrily and cursed: "How outrageous! Everyone in our Chai family is so loyal, how could we do what a treacherous minister and traitor would do?" If you dare to say this a second time, I will open the ancestral hall, remove you from the family tree, and expel you from the family. From now on, you will be completely cut off from the Chai family, and you will not be allowed to enter the Chai family’s ancestral graves after you die!”
Chai Lingwu's face was as red as blood, and he was shaking with anger. He covered his face and shouted hysterically: "Okay, okay, are you afraid that you have disliked my younger brother for a long time? Don't act like such a loyal king all day long. patriotic king Son of a bitch, do you really think that I can’t see the dirty thoughts in your heart? I’m afraid you wanted to expel me from your home a long time ago. Isn’t it because you are afraid that I, the consort, will rely on your majesty’s power to rob you in the future? A title? Bah! I don’t care! If Fang Er can earn a dukedom by himself, so can I! It’s just bad luck and bad luck. Also, you are secretly flirting with the Guanlong nobles. , Who are you really a fool to not see what you think? When the day comes when the Chai family is dragged down by you, don’t come crying to me! It’s just the power of the dragon. If you want it, I want it too!”
After saying that, he stood up and kicked the case over several times, then strode away angrily.
Princess Baling was stunned at the side, wondering how these brothers could have such a quarrel...
Chai Zhewei was so angry that his blood flowed all over his body, and he wished he could pull out his sword and chase after him, slashing this bastard to death, and finish him off!
Listen to what he said. Is that human language? Every word can plunge the Chai family into a desperate situation! Indeed, you are the consort, and even if one day you will be pardoned by the emperor, the lives of the whole family are really worthless in your eyes. Can you deserve such a vicious curse?
Damn it!
Princess Baling stood up and said awkwardly: "Why are the two brothers so noisy? Duke Qiao need not be angry. When I go back, I will persuade him and let him come and apologize to Duke Qiao."
Chai Zhewei suppressed his anger, took a deep breath, and saluted: "Your Highness is a joke... There is no need to apologize, but I hope that Your Highness can persuade the evildoer. You should be careful in what you say and do, and don't be hot-headed." convenient With such nonsense and wild behavior, do you really think that those censors who have heard about the incident are vegetarians? Once a letter of impeachment is filed on this matter, the Chai family will be in trouble immediately, and no one will be able to survive alone. "
Princess Baling naturally knows this truth. Although she is a royal princess, since she married into the Chai family, she is a member of the Chai family and is the most vulnerable to being involved.
He said a few words casually and left in a hurry.
She also feels that her husband has become more and more inexplicable recently. Not only does he lose his temper from time to time, but his personality is also very inflated. In the past, whenever I talked about Fang Jun, I always looked envious and jealous, but today I can say such lofty words as "Fang Er has earned the title of Duke of the country by himself, so can I."
Who gave him the confidence and courage?
After his brother and sister-in-law had left, Chai Zhewei sat on the chair and looked at the table that fell on the ground with a gloomy look.
Although he has now escaped the stage of trial in the political hall, it seems that the prince's family has nothing to do with him, but he knows that the crisis is far from over. The reason why the royal kings jointly defended him was not because they were on the same side as him, but because they wanted to suppress the prince and prevent the prince who had the power to supervise the country from being too radical and ultimately affecting the interests of the royal family.
Who knows if there will be any punishment for him in the future?
What's particularly important is that there was another point in Chai Lingwu's seemingly nonsense words that aroused his vigilance...
At that time, His Majesty relied on the support of the Guanlong nobles to defeat Li Jiancheng from the Xuanwu Gate, and then entered the palace to place Emperor Gaozu under house arrest, establishing a great cause in one fell swoop. Xuanwu Gate can be said to be His Majesty's "Long Xing Land". Such a palace is the throat of the palace and the key to the inner lock. No matter how important it is, no one knows how many backhands have been buried secretly, just to ensure the safety of Xuanwu Gate.
With the power of Chai Zhewei and the Zuotunwei army, can he really be able to break through the Xuanwu Gate one day and repeat the scene where His Majesty went against it and captured it?
Chai Zhewei was unsure. At least the Youtun Guards who were stationed at Xuanwu Gate together with the Zuo Tunwei were a formidable enemy. In a serious fight, the Zuo Tunwei would even be at a disadvantage.
In this case, if you really want to break through the Xuanwu Gate and enter the Forbidden Palace to establish a new king, you must have other forces involved to help you.
Now that the prince has shown his distrust and even rejection of him, there is only one way for him to continue his current military power and strength.
Who can help him break through the Xuanwu Gate and enter the Forbidden Palace?
Perhaps, King Jing is the only one...
*****
The sky is cloudy and no rain.
The air was a little dull, but it didn't stop Li Yuanjing from cheering happily in his mansion.
Dong Mingyue was dressed in a plain white dress, with her black hair simply tied into a bun, revealing a section of her snow-white neck, and her earlobes were as crystal clear as jade. Her eyes were as full as spring water, and her beautiful face was lightly painted with makeup, still showing moisture. She was so pure and beautiful that I felt pity for her.
Apparently I just experienced a lot of rain...
Seeing Li Yuanjing dancing and inexplicably excited, he couldn't help but cover his lips with his hands and chuckled: "Why is the prince so happy? He is like a three-year-old child, which is hilarious."
"Ha!"
Li Yuanjing came to Dong Mingyue and sat down in front of Dong Mingyue with light steps. He picked up the tea cup and drank it all in one gulp. He exhaled and said: "Beauty, don't you know, how depressed have I been in these years? This time is not as simple as saving Chai Zhewei. What’s particularly important is that, with my arms raised, there are actually so many The prince and the prince look at the scenery and attach themselves to Jiwei! It can be seen that there are many people in this royal family who are dissatisfied with your majesty, and they look down on the weak prince! Soaring to the sky, with the support of the entire royal family, why worry about failure? ”
Dong Mingyue took a look and pursed her lips. How can they support you? It's just pushing you out as a shield to defend her own interests... But she didn't expose this layer of illusion.
After all, it is in her interest to have His Highness King Jing who is so bold and dares to take things against her. If the truth is revealed and Li Yuanjing becomes timid from now on, it will be more of a loss than a gain...
"The prince's prestige is usually not revealed, but at such a critical moment, he can make a promise, even if he is facing the prince who has the power to supervise the country, he is not afraid at all. I just lament that the prince has been dazzled by the power to supervise the country. , rashly believed in Fang Jun’s bad idea, He originally wanted to knock a nail like Chai Zhewei into the mountain, but unexpectedly a tooth fell out. He really lost a lot of rice in vain. He must have become the laughing stock of both the government and the public at this moment, and the impact on his reputation is immeasurable. ”
"That's right!"
Li Yuanjing's eyes flickered and he was extremely excited. He clenched his fists tightly and said in a hateful voice: "Back then, Your Majesty killed his brother and brother in Xuanwu Gate. He ignored blood and family ties, and then he took the throne of the emperor. One day, I will let you. He also tasted the feeling of being killed by his own brothers, and watched his children and grandchildren being slaughtered like dogs!" At this moment, his confidence swelled, and he felt that the great cause of the future was in front of him, and it was unstoppable!
(End of chapter)