Chapter 3619 The human heart is greedy
Li You is not a fool. He wants to sit on the throne of prince, but he doesn't want to do some things that are destined to be reviled by the world and be infamy for thousands of years.
However, the matter has come to this, how can Changsun Wuji allow him to back down?
Li You looked gloomy, his heart moved slightly, and he secretly glanced at his uncle in front of him.
Perhaps, he can also create an illusion of being "coerced" and then "framed" to shirk the responsibility of killing his brother's siblings...
Yin Hongzhi had no idea that his good nephew had actually made up his mind and wanted to push him into the pit of fire. He sighed at ease: "The East Palace has military geniuses like Duke Li Jing, who can use troops like gods. Only a few people were able to resist Guanlong's fierce attack. Although the imperial city fell, they retreated to Taiji Palace and still fought to the death with the support of Youtun Guards. , has turned Taiji Palace into a huge flesh and blood mill, with countless soldiers killed and injured. The most difficult thing is Fang Jun. In the past, everyone called him a hammer, but now when it comes to Fang Jun, who doesn't sincerely admire him for the combat power of his troops? The most powerful person in the world, he suddenly reversed the inevitable defeat of the East Palace... What should we do if the East Palace wins in the end? ”
To this day, he already regrets that he listened to Changsun Wuji's advice to persuade Li You to fight for the throne. He thought that he would win, and Li You would secure the throne, and he would naturally become a retainer of the East Palace, and would be promoted to the throne in the future. With great power in hand, who would have thought that the situation would suddenly change midway, and it is difficult to predict who will win and who will lose...
The risk is simply too great.
On the contrary, Li You was calmer and said with emotion: "Just like when my father's Xuanwu Sect changed, how could there ever be a sure-win situation? It depends on the ownership of the crown prince and even the inheritance of the imperial line in the future. It will never be smooth sailing. , everything went smoothly, how could Prince Yin expect that the situation with the general situation in hand and the return of the world would collapse and die in the chaos? "
Fate is actually the most mysterious thing in the world.
In the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, all the heroes in the world rose up, and wars were everywhere. The heroes of the day, such as Yu Wenhuaji, Dou Jiande, Du Fuwei, etc., all appeared to dominate the world. They were powerful and powerful, but who could have expected that they would end up living in Jinyang. After Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, raised an army, he helped Liuhe and dominated the world?
At that time, the hidden prince Li Jiancheng was firmly seated as the crown prince, and was praised by the world and popular among the people. But who would have thought that Li Er, who had no choice but to live or die, laid an ambush under the Xuanwu Gate, and led a group of Tiance Mansion to ambush him. After that, he could Shunshun Dangdang ascends the throne as emperor?
Who belongs to the imperial power, wealth and honor? No one can touch or see through it until the last moment. If you don't work hard to fight for it, how can you know that you are not destined to belong to it?
Holding a pot to pour wine for Li You, Yin Hongzhi said worriedly: "Now the concubines, princesses, and princes in the entire Taiji Palace have all retreated to the inner gate, ready to exit the palace at any time. I don't know how my sister is doing."
Concubine Yin's status is not low, but His Majesty Li Er is not in the palace now, and Li You is involved in the fight for the heirloom, which puts Concubine Yin in danger in the palace.
Li You picked up the wine glass and took a sip. He shook his head and said, "Don't worry, uncle. The prince has always been kind. How can he be willing to kill his mother and concubine and give others an excuse to be mean and cruel? Whether he is truly benevolent or false, my mother and concubine will never suffer. Feeling wronged.”
All the brothers and sisters actually respected the prince and knew his kind character. Moreover, with his weak style of dealing with things, he would not be cruel to Concubine Yin.
Yin Hongzhi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Although the government and the public once thought that Li Chengqian was not a competent prince, there was little slander about his character. Either Changsun Wuji and others believed that the prince was uncontrollable, or they felt that the prince was weak and not a wise ruler, so public opinion was boiling. , admonished His Majesty Li Er for easy storage.
But if placed in an ordinary family, a harmless character like Li Chengqian would be extremely popular...
Putting the cold wine pot back on the stove to warm it up, Yin Hongzhi said: "The situation in Chang'an is unpredictable right now, and the fighting is endless, but no one can do anything about it. Zhao Guogong has already called on all the nobles in the world to send troops to the pass to help Guanlong fight for the reserve. , and I heard that the East Palace also issued a proclamation, ordering all parties in the world to come to Beijing to serve the king, but all the parties in the world were stationed in the capital. The army either waits on the other side, or is unable to mobilize its troops. Probably only the Anxi Army can send troops to Beijing, but the Western Region is really too far away. I am afraid that before the Anxi Army reaches Chang'an, Guan Long will have already used the power of the world to defeat Tai Chi. Palace. Your Majesty, your position as Crown Prince is almost certain.”
"Nine times out of ten?"
Li You shook his head, looked up at the wind and snow outside the gauze curtain, and sighed: "How can you be so optimistic about the so-called good things that come in hard times? And don't forget the Eastern Expedition army that is still hundreds of miles away from Guanzhong... Li Jishou Controlling hundreds of thousands of troops is the power that can influence the situation of the government, and his stance can determine the direction of the world. "
Although Guanlong and Donggong are currently fighting to the death, everyone knows that even if one side wins temporarily, the one who ultimately determines the situation of the world will have to be Li, who leads the troops slowly and leisurely without being impatient. Achievements.
It’s just that no one can know what kind of intentions Li Ji has in mind and what his stance is...
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Yanshoufang.
Changsun Wuji endured the severe pain of his injured leg, and looked at the embarrassed Changsun Jiaqing in front of him with wide eyes, with a look of disbelief on his face: "You are also a veteran on the battlefield, and you are extremely experienced. How come you have such a big impact right after the battle?" In defeat, more than 30,000 people abandoned their armor and fled in panic? "
The eldest grandson, Jiaqing, looked ashamed. He took off his pocket and threw it on the ground. He said angrily: "If you are not trying to shirk responsibility for your brother, the defeated general will be killed or beheaded. Even if he frowns, you are a son of a bitch! It only looks like thirty thousand." There are many people, but how many of them can really fight? The second room fired a few cannons from a distance, and we were scared to death. We were devastated and our army was demoralized. We finally stabilized the situation and fought a bloody battle with the Youtun Guards. However, the Tubo Huqi suddenly appeared and wanted to penetrate our army's rear. Before we could wait, the entire army was immediately defeated... It’s not that my eldest son, Sun Jiaqing, is incompetent, you can’t win this battle even if you bring Li Jing in!”
He sat angrily on the chair next to Changsun Wuji, breathing heavily and complaining, as if the battle had nothing to do with him even if it was such a disastrous defeat.
It's not that he is incompetent, it's that his soldiers are vulnerable...
Changsun Wuji rubbed his temples speechlessly, almost speechless. Changsun Jiaqing is the son of Changsun Shunde, and Changsun Shunde is the person with the deepest roots in the military in the entire Changsun family. Almost all the interests of the Changsun family from the military are related to Changsun Shunde, even though Changsun Shunde has been dead for many years, to this day , Changsun Wuji still enjoys the shadow of Changsun Shunde.
He could not utter a single word of what he was scolding Sun Jiaqing. However, the fall of Longshouyuan allowed the Youtun Guards to garrison the plains and garrison the Daming Palace, directly threatening the Guanlong troops stationed in the Tonghua Gate and Chunming Gate areas in the east of the city. , like a thorn in the back or a lump in the throat, the situation deteriorated instantly.
He could only say: "Brother joined the army for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate the upper and lower commands. It is not my fault. But after all, my brother is the commander-in-chief. If I don't deal with this defeat at all, how can I convince the public? Even if I just show it to outsiders. Look, I have to issue a warning, and I hope my brother will understand my painstaking efforts.”
Changsun Jiaqing was not a fool. When he saw Changsun Wuji's attitude, he nodded and said: "Brother, I just said it, not to shirk responsibility. I will kill or behead him without any complaints."
How could he not know how responsible he was for this defeat? Therefore, you should grab the opportunity in advance to express your "grievances" and minimize the punishment as much as possible. If it was just a warning, he would totally accept it.
Changsun Wuji breathed a sigh of relief. Changsun Jiaqing was not only his cousin, but also his status was respected. If he refused to be punished if he was beaten to death, he would be really embarrassed...
At this moment, seeing the eldest grandson Jiaqing agreeing, he quickly changed the subject: "Previously, Wei Qingsi came here in person to intercede for Wei Zhengju, and on behalf of Jingzhao Weishi, he was willing to do his best to help Guanlong... Regarding this , what does brother think? ”
The eldest grandson, Jiaqing, was stunned, stroking his beard, and mused: "This is unusual... For the family members, inheritance is a very important matter. They are not willing to try their best at any time, and there must always be a way out. In the future, since Jingzhao Webster is willing to fully support us, it must have been calculated for us. This battle must be won! Even if I say something unlucky, I dare not say that I will win at this moment. How can Jingzhao Weishi be so confident that he will risk the whole family without leaving any way out? There must be a big reason behind it, and we must do our best to investigate." (End of Chapter)