Chapter 3234: Linked to each other
Once upon a time, Li Chengqian also went through a period of confusion.
In the competition for the reserve, Wei King Li Tai put huge pressure on him. Even Wu King Li Ke, who had basically no hope of the reserve, was aggressive because he was so good that even His Majesty Li Er privately lamented that "Yingguo is like "Self", which shows his deep love for him.
And his father's always ambiguous attitude made Li Chengqian understand that even though he had been appointed as the crown prince for more than ten years, his status was still unstable. There was no way that his father would depose him on a whim one day, and whether it was Li Taiyi Or Li Ke, could take over his position perfectly, and many ministers in the court would even applaud and celebrate with their foreheads and hands.
Faced with tremendous pressure, Li Chengqian was a little lost.
People are different, and the gap in talent is difficult to make up for through hard work. He feels that no matter how hard he works, he can't compare to the extremely talented Li Tai and Li Ke.
In this case, what's the point of trying desperately to maintain his position as prince? The gap between him and Li Tai and Li Ke is visible to the naked eye. As long as his father strengthens his will to "establish the virtuous rather than the powerful", it will be a matter of time before he is deposed.
If it was just that the throne was not guaranteed, he would not let it go. But the problem is, since ancient times, has anyone heard that the deposed prince can have a good death?
Never before.
Li Chengqian was not greedy for the position of prince, but he had to fight for the lives of himself, his wife, children, and more than a thousand people in the East Palace.
To this day, the crown prince's position is becoming more and more stable. What he cares most about is the love between brothers and sisters, because his father has taught them countless times in front of their brothers, to love their brothers, to have a harmonious family, and not to cause conflicts among brothers due to selfish greed. Brotherly kindness is cut off, otherwise even if you sit on the supreme position in the world, you may not be happy and happy.
Regarding this point, all the brothers are convinced. After all, it was my father’s personal experience...
The guilt in my heart and the infamy in the world, what kind of pressure would that be? Li Chengqian is self-aware. His father is strong and powerful and can withstand the slander and slander of the world, but his endurance is too poor. If such a day really comes, he will go crazy...
Therefore, Li Chengqian puts the brotherhood between brothers and sisters in the most important position at all times.
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After reprimanding Li Junxian for a few words, Li Chengqian allowed him to take a seat, ordered someone to serve him tea, frowned and asked, "Tell me in detail what's going on?"
Under normal circumstances, unless something urgent happens, the city gate must not be opened before the third quarter of Yinshi, otherwise something big will happen.
Although he realized that there must be something fishy about Wei Zhengju's death, and that there might even be a conspiracy targeting "Baiqisi" or even him as the prince, he did not realize the key point.
How can Wei Zhengju be connected with the East Palace?
Li Junxian held the teacup with both hands, feeling the warmth of the teacup, and said in a deep voice: "Wei Zhengju's weight is naturally not enough to involve the East Palace, or even the prince. But not long ago, this son collided with the Duke of Yue, and was The Duke of Yue's lesson made the whole Jingzhao Wei family horrified and terrified. Rumor has it that it was because the Duke of Yue looked down on Wei. Zhengju thought that he was not worthy of Princess Shang Jinyang, so he deliberately suppressed him, causing Jingzhao Wei to retreat in the face of difficulties. The dirty work of both parties was known to the world. Now Wei Zhengju secretly sneaked into the Jiuwei Mountain Forbidden Garden, and His Highness Jinyang happened to be there. There, Wei Zhengju died violently... It is inevitable that some people will link Wei Zhengju's death to the Duke of Yue. "
Li Chengqian frowned and said nothing, then nodded slowly.
The reason why he is now able to sit firmly in the East Palace and his position as crown prince is becoming more and more stable is because of Fang Jun. The unwavering support of such a courtier with extremely high achievements in both civil and military fields standing behind him is the root of the East Palace.
Once Fang Jun is implicated in poisoning the children of the Wei family, he himself will be impeached and his reputation will be completely ruined, which will deal a serious blow to the foundation of the East Palace.
Especially Jingzhao Wei's reaction, you need to know that Wei Ting's first wife died suddenly, the mourning period has just passed, and the most outstanding son of the family has suffered a tragedy. How can such a powerful family remain indifferent?
Although Jingzhao Wei's power in the court seems inferior to that of the Changsun family, its profound foundation and wide network of connections cannot be underestimated.
Once the Wei family has other ideas, they will blame Fang Jun for the death of Changsun and Wei Zhengju, and even blame the East Palace...
Enough to stir up Guan Fengyun!
Originally, due to the father's Eastern Expedition, Guanzhong was empty, and all forces were ready to move. Now that they have such an opportunity, wouldn't they want to stir up trouble even more?
While they were talking, a servant came from outside to report that it was Duke Xiao Yu of the Song Dynasty who wanted to see him.
Li Chengqian raised his head and looked out the window, and saw that the sky was still dark. Xiao Yu was there at this time. It must be another big event, but be sure not to get involved with the Wei Zhengju case...
However, things went against expectations. After Xiao Yu was called into the palace, he first greeted him with a courtesy, and then said in a deep voice: "Just now when the gate of the square was opened, my servants heard that the Wei family had sent someone to Jingzhao Mansion to report the case, saying that Wei Zhengju had been absent all night. Returned and disappeared, please ask Jingzhao Mansion to send people to investigate after filing the case Looking for... Ordinarily, it is just a night without seeing anyone, which is not enough to be missing, but how can the Wei family not understand these laws and regulations? Since they insist on going to Jingzhao Mansion to report the case, it can be seen that Wei Zhengju must have had an accident... eh , Your Highness, General Li, why are you so shocked?"
Before he finished speaking, he felt a thump in his heart when he saw Li Chengqian and Li Junxian's heavy and surprised expressions.
Could it be that these two people already know the whereabouts of Wei Zhengju?
It is indeed possible. If there is no major event, Li Junxian should not appear in Xingqing Palace at this time...
Li Junxian glanced at Li Chengqian and saw that he had no intention of stopping him, so he said to Xiao Yu: "Wei Zhengju went to Jiuwei Mountain last night and sneaked into the royal forbidden garden to do evil. At that time, His Highnesses Changle and Jinyang In the Forbidden Garden...after being captured by the Imperial Guards, he was escorted to the 'Hundred Knights' At that time, the people of Baiqisi did not know Wei Zhengju's identity and wanted to interrogate him. However, Wei Zhengju died suddenly before the trial started. A detailed investigation by Baiqisi's widow proved that he had been poisoned in advance. He was poisoned and died after being sent to 'Baiqisi'..."
Xiao Yu was stunned for a long time, finally came to his senses, and suddenly frowned and asked: "If he just sneaked into the royal forbidden garden to do something wrong, and it did not cause serious consequences, why did he need to escort the 'Baiqisi'? When will the 'Baiqisi' be sent away?" Qisi has also begun to intervene in such cases of chickens and dogs? ”
No one in the civil and military circles of the dynasty had a good impression of "Baiqisi".
Although "Hundred Qisi" has always been low-key, restrained and forbearing, and even if he takes action, the evidence is conclusive and irreproachable, but as a minister, who would want to have such an infinitely powerful weapon hanging above his head, which can fall anytime and anywhere? Stab to the core?
It became a tacit understanding throughout the imperial court to restrict and resist the "Hundred Cavalry Division" at all times.
Li Junxian naturally understood Xiao Yu's worries, fearing that if such cases were to be interrogated by "Hundred Qisi" in the future, his power would skyrocket, but at this time he had no patience to explain, shook his head and said: "It's the captain of the Forbidden Garden. As ordered, the last general doesn’t know the inside story, but he has sent people to the Forbidden Garden, and perhaps there will be news later.”
Li Chengqian and Xiao Yu looked solemn and were not optimistic about this.
Wei Zhengju was poisoned and died after entering the "Baiqisi". The guards who were escorted were silenced halfway. It can be seen that the mastermind behind the scenes had great intentions and was ruthless. Under such circumstances, how could the captain of the Forbidden Garden be left to be interrogated by the "Hundred Cavalry Division"?
Under three trees, what can you ask for?
What's more, the torture of "Hundred Qisi" has long been notorious. No one can come out of "Hundred Qisi" with their mouths shut, unless they are dead...
Therefore, at this moment, the captain of the Forbidden Garden has probably been silenced.
There was a moment of silence in the hall, and all three of them were shocked by the mastermind's skill. Naturally, they had heard of and even seen more elaborate conspiracies than this, but the attack was so ruthless and left no loopholes at all. It was really ruthless.
Xiao Yu stroked his beard and thought for a while, then suddenly asked Li Junxian: "After Wei Zhengju died violently at the 'Baiqisi' station, the general immediately opened the city gate and entered the palace to see him?"
Li Junxian was stunned for a moment, then his expression changed, he nodded and said: "That's right."
After saying this, he stood up, knelt down on one knee in front of Li Chengqian, and apologized: "The general was reckless and negligent, causing His Highness to be questioned. It is really a crime worthy of death."
Li Chengqian also realized that Li Junxian had obviously fallen into the criminal's scheme and dragged him, the prince, in. But how could he vent his anger on Li Junxian at this time?
He sighed, waved his hands and said: "The thieves have sinister plans and are intertwined with each other. The general was also careless. How can I be blamed?"
Although Li Junxian's first appearance would drag him into the whirlpool and inevitably lead to doubts, but if Li Junxian did not come immediately, then he would be even more frightened. As a royal eagle dog, "Hundred Knights" If he doesn't agree with this prince, he may have to open one eye even when sleeping... (End of Chapter)