Chapter 3379 Return to Chang'an
Li Daozong also said: "Your Highness, don't worry, the ministers will definitely keep an eye on the kings of the clan. If anyone makes any changes, they will never sit idly by."
There are countless princes and princes in the clan, but those who are qualified to usurp the throne and establish themselves are only a handful.
Among them, King Jing Li Yuanjing is the closest.
Moreover, Li Yuanjing has been making constant moves behind the scenes. Although his rebellious intentions have not yet been revealed, his disobedience is obvious...
Li Chengqian said warmly: "There are many people in the clan who are dissatisfied with Gu. Of course, some of them are taking matters into consideration and think that Gu is not talented enough to be qualified for a big position, but most of them have ulterior motives and covet great treasures. Even their father is a rebellious person in their eyes... Uncle Wang is loyal, brave and sincere, and he is Gu's arm. They hope to use Uncle Wang's prestige to put pressure on the kings of the clan and ensure that the country is safe. "
Li Daozong said hurriedly: "This is a matter that belongs to the humble minister. I will do my best. Your Highness, don't worry!"
He had never looked down upon Li Yuanjing. Although he was the oldest member of the clan after His Majesty Li Er, his prestige and talent were not among the best. Even if such a person occupies a good position and has great ambitions, how can he achieve great things?
In addition to Li Yuanjing, there are naturally others who covet the big position, but their status and qualifications are very different, so it is impossible.
Therefore, it is not difficult to keep a close eye on the clan kings...
In fact, not only him, but also Li Chengqian, Xiao Yu, and Ma Zhou knew that Li Yuanjing had a disloyal heart, but they had roughly the same view as Li Daozong, and they did not think that Li Yuanjing had the ability to usurp.
The Guanlong clan would not take risks and carry out mutiny, and Li Yuanjing lacked talent and prestige. Even if the others mobilized troops and mobilized people, they were just clowns and should not be feared.
Of course, you still have to be prepared for what needs to be done.
The few people left the East Palace immediately and returned to their respective yamen. They strictly ordered their subordinates to step up their affairs. On the one hand, they raised more grain and baggage to be transported to the Western Regions. On the other hand, they mobilized the guards at the city gates in Chang'an and strictly ordered that the gate control should not be relaxed.
The entire city of Chang'an was suddenly in a state of panic and tense atmosphere amid the astonishment of the officials, traders, and lackeys.
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Heavy snow today.
Changsun Yan, who was wearing a brocade hat and mink fur, led more than ten soldiers out of Changsun's residence in Chongrenfang, followed the long street eastward out of Chunming Gate, and arrived at Baqiao.
The snow powder is flying and falling in the sky, decorating the Ba Bridge with snow. The willows planted along both sides of the Ba River are covered with fallen snow, and everything you see is pure white.
Changsun Yan let out a breath of white air on the horse, loosened the reins, put his hands in his sleeves, and said impatiently: "I don't know who used the family secrets without permission, and actually asked me to go out of the city to meet him. I don't know. So-called. Nowadays, our family is probably becoming more and more depressed. We have forgotten all the rules in the past, and the hierarchy of superiors and inferiors is a mess... Old Five, do you know who he is?"
The eldest son Wen, who was slightly two horses behind him, twitched his lips when he heard this, and said calmly: "The fourth brother is now taking over the family affairs on behalf of my father. You don't know such confidential things, how can I know?"
He feels quite regretful now.
Who could have known that Changsun Yan could still turn the corner in such a certain death situation? As a result, Changsun Yan returned home alive. He wanted to bite Changsun Wen to death for stabbing him in the back, drink his blood, eat his flesh, and cause trouble for Changsun Wen all the time.
However, the eldest son Yan was the elder brother and held a rightful position. Even if the eldest son Wen was not angry, he could only endure it.
And now that Changsun Yan has taken refuge in the East Palace, he is very tough. His father is not in Chang'an, who can cure him?
I just don’t know how long I have to endure these days. If I am not careful, I may follow in the footsteps of my second brother, third brother, and sixth brother, and end up with a brutal death...
When Changsun Yan heard Changsun Wen's dissatisfaction, he frowned and glared at him: "Brother, I just want to ask, what is your attitude? Have you stayed in the gutter for a long time, and your heart, liver, spleen and kidneys are all black?" Yes, my stomach is full Is it a waste of time to want to kill my brother with a knife before he is happy? Haha, I am disappointed that I failed to bear the responsibility for pushing my brother out and gave up the throne to you."
Changsun Wen was so angry that his liver ached, but he couldn't blatantly go against Changsun Yan. After all, he was just a younger brother...
He could only hold back his anger, cupped his hands and said apologetically: "What I did before certainly offended my brother, but I also did it for the sake of the family. If we were to change places, for the sake of family inheritance, I would definitely step forward without hesitation. I hope you can forgive me, brother.”
"Hey!"
Changsun Yan's anger welled up, and he thought, you kid is still trying to make me angry, right? He took his hand out of his sleeve and held the riding crop tightly, wanting to give Chang Sun Wen a few whips to relieve his anger.
At this moment, the soldier behind him whispered: "Shiro, here we come!"
Changsun Yan held the riding whip and looked up, and saw a carriage and several fast horses coming through the thick snow in the distance.
Changsun Yan glared at Changsun Wen, snorted, gently knocked the horse's belly, and the strong horse slowly moved forward, facing the carriage.
Changsun Wen swallowed angrily and followed with a dozen soldiers.
It's snowing heavily today, and it's snowing heavily from the sky. There are no pedestrians on the road that used to have constant flow, and there is a thick layer of snow under our feet.
In the blink of an eye, the two sides met and stopped together.
Changsun Yan said loudly on horseback: "Family secrets must not be used lightly. If there is anyone who pretends to be a public servant for personal gain, he will be severely punished! I don't know who is in the car. What's important?"
"Haha!"
A chuckle came from the carriage opposite, and then the curtain opened, and a person got out of the carriage and stood on the shaft.
Chang Sunyan's eyes widened instantly, he raised his finger and pointed at the person, his mouth stuttered: "You, you, you..."
But "you" didn't come up with a reason. It was really surprising that this person appeared on the bank of Baqiao outside Chang'an City.
The eldest son Wen behind him was also shocked, but after reacting, he immediately jumped off the horse, knelt on one knee in the thick snow, and shouted happily: "I've seen you, brother!"
The rest of the family soldiers were all close relatives of the Sun family, so they naturally recognized this man. They all kicked off their saddles and dismounted, knelt in the snow by the roadside, and said in unison: "I have seen Da Lang!"
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"Okay, okay, it's cold, let's get up!"
The person on the carriage shaft was naturally Changsun Chong.
He waved his hands to everyone and asked everyone to get up. He got down from the carriage, tightened his cloak tightly, and came to the horse of Changsun Yan who was still dumbfounded. He slightly raised his head and looked at Changsun Yan on the horse. He said with a smile: "After not seeing each other for many years, now the fourth brother has also made his mark. He has a good sense of the demeanor of a descendant of the family, and he has quite a bit of the demeanor of the eldest son of the grandson family!"
"Poof!"
Changsun Yan jumped off the horse in a hurry, and accidentally stepped on a small hole in the snow. He almost fell down and chewed the mud. After stabilizing his body, he knelt down on one knee and shouted: "I have seen this before." Brother!”
Immediately dismount, status changes.
This time it was Changsun Chong's turn to look down at Changsun Yan who was kneeling in front of him, and said coldly: "Do you still remember that you have a brother like me?"
It was snowing heavily and it was freezing cold, but Zhang Sunyan felt like he was sweating coldly.
He swallowed and said with an apologetic smile: "What did the eldest brother say? In the past few years, the eldest brother has been in exile. The younger brother has been missing his eldest brother all the time and worried about his safety. He often tossed and turned and stayed up all night... It's just that the wanted order was not revoked. If the eldest brother returns to Chang'an like this, once his whereabouts are known, there is no guarantee that he will not report it to the court..."
From the bottom of his heart, he did not want Changsun Chong to return to Chang'an. Changsun Chong was not only the eldest son of Changsun Wuji, but also a leader among the next generation of Changsun family. Even His Majesty Li Er called him a "young handsome man" back then. His identity, status, and qualifications are enough to crush all other brothers.
Although he had committed a serious crime and was forced to live in exile overseas without a home to return to, his father never gave up on saving him. He even received a favor from His Majesty Li Er before, allowing Changsun Chong to take advantage of his crime and perform meritorious service in the Eastern Expedition...
Thinking of this, Zhang Sunyan's heart suddenly jumped and he asked hurriedly: "Eldest brother returned to Chang'an, but Pingrang City has been destroyed, Goguryeo has fallen, and the Eastern Expedition has been a complete victory?"
Changsun Chong, however, avoided answering. He raised his head against the wind and snow, looked at the familiar scenery near Baqiao, sighed softly, and said: "I have my father's order for my brother to return to Chang'an to prepare for important events. In order to prevent my brother from returning, he If the news of his arrival in Chang'an is leaked, I will punish my fourth brother for a few days and suspend him for the time being."
Chang Sunyan's expression changed drastically. (End of chapter)