Chapter 3636 Winning over Li Ji
"It's me! It was me who chose Li Tang to replace Guanlong when Guanlong was in danger, and that brought all the families back from destruction. In the past twenty years, I have led everyone to seize the world's interests, and have grown step by step to what it is today. The scale overwhelmed the families of Shandong and Jiangnan so much that they could not even lift their heads. They did not have the slightest say in the court, so they All the benefits are in Guan Long's pocket. Only those we don't like will throw a few dollars away to give to others. Then, when I once again broke up the family and property for the benefit of each family, I launched a war at all costs. , but you are secretly planning how to negotiate peace with the East Palace, so as to throw me out to calm the anger of the East Palace?”
Changsun Wuji was furious, slapping the table with his palms, every word and every word was filled with unspeakable anger! The old people swarmed in when the good times were good, but when the times were unfavorable, they sold me out in front? It's a beautiful thought, but it's simply too deceptive!
Yu Wenjie was sweating on his forehead under the pressure of Changsun Wuji. He was really afraid that when this man was so angry, he simply pushed him out of the door and cut off his head to vent his anger. This would also give the Guanlong family an uncompromising attitude...
He hurriedly took a step forward and whispered: "Every family is planning their escape now and has no intention of fighting. Even if Zhao Guogong ties them up, how much effort can you make? Even if they collapse without fighting at a critical moment, it will be ruined. It doesn't hurt to talk to Dong Gong about your overall plan. They are just testing each other. If the conditions are not suitable, the negotiation will be terminated at any time. If the conditions are suitable, why bother dragging each family to spend all their wealth, allowing the rich and powerful in Shandong and Jiangnan to reap the benefits? What's more, the strength of the East Palace can also be explored from its attitude? and the bottom line, really killing two birds with one stone.”
Chang Sun Wuji raised his gray eyebrows and became speechless.
Seeing his move, Yu Wenjie continued: "You might as well send someone to talk to the British Duke and see if you can impress him with benefits. Even if it doesn't work, you can find out who is there." What is the tendency, whether to sit on the mountain and watch the tiger fight, wait for the price..."
Changsun Wuji's eyes lit up.
He realized that he had fallen into a misunderstanding. Although he and Li Ji had always been at odds with each other, even going to the extent of tit-for-tat in the court, under the absolute interests, what did personal grudges or factional positions mean?
Li Ji has hundreds of thousands of troops, enough to influence the direction of the situation. No matter what his original intention is, will he not be tempted when faced with huge benefits?
What's more, Li Ji has never stated his position on the side of the East Palace...
"Who should I send to Li Ji?"
Changsun Wuji asked while stroking his beard.
Yu Wenjie thought for a while and said: "The candidate must not only have enough weight in front of the British public, but also be able to express your will, but it is not a good choice."
Originally, the most suitable candidate was Chang Sun Chong, but now Chang Sun Chong is detained in the East Palace and his life or death is unknown. Chang Sun Wuji and the rest of them are incapable of success. Which one can talk eloquently in front of the British Duke Li Ji and persuade him?
Changsun Wuji thought about it for a while, already having a calculation in his mind, and ordered: "I will go back to the mansion later and invite the Duke of Ying. I will ask him to go to Taiji Palace to discuss peace talks with the prince."
Yuwen Jie understands that this is an opportunity for the Yuwen family to grab benefits. Once the peace talks are successfully hosted, the Yuwen family will become the second largest family in Guanlong after the Changsun family.
But the head of our family may not be willing to take this opportunity...
He hurriedly responded and said: "I will go back to my house now and invite the head of the family to come."
"Yeah."
Changsun Wuji gave a faint hum, and when Yu Wenjie left in a hurry, he called his servant in and said, "Call An Ye when you return home. I have something to tell you."
"Here!"
The servant was surprised. The man who had been exiled in Lingnan for several years and was rescued by you last winter without telling the court was about to be assigned a position? But he didn't dare to ask any more questions and hurried back to his house to call for help.
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Although Changsun Anye is Changsun Wuji's youngest brother, they are more than ten years apart in age and have very different body shapes. Changsun Wuji is slightly shorter and has an average appearance, while Changsun Anye is tall, thin and handsome. Even though he has already passed the age of 10, Although he is 20 years old, his skin is still firm and his eyebrows are sparse.
After entering the side hall, Changsun Anye saluted and sat on a chair by the window. He glanced at Changsun Wuji's injured leg and asked worriedly: "How is the injury? It's freezing cold here. Don't get frostbite." Yes.”
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and dismissed the servant after serving tea. He took a sip of tea and said straight to the point: "I have something important for you to do this time. If others can't do it well, I won't worry."
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The eldest grandson Anye smiled bitterly and said: "Brother is promoting his brother... It's not that the brother is unwilling to do his best, but he is still a guilty person. If he walks around, he will be criticized and slandered, which will damage his prestige. ”
Back then, he was also a member of the Guanlong clan, but he was young and vigorous. He thought that Guanlong had conquered all the lands in Li and Tang Dynasties, so why bother to make Li Yuan the emperor? It would be better to set up his own business, abolish Li Yuan, and let Guan Long become the emperor himself.
Many of the Guanlong disciples had this idea in private. After being inspired by their eldest grandson Anye, many people got involved. As a result, Li Yuan learned about it and killed a group of them ruthlessly.
Queen Wende, who was the Princess of Qin at the time, pleaded with Li Er, and Li Er had to go to the palace to save his eldest grandson Anye. Although he was spared the death penalty, he could not escape the crime of living, and he was exiled to Lingnan for more than ten years. Even though His Majesty Li Er ascended the throne as emperor, Changsun Wuji did not rescue his younger brother.
This time he premeditated the Guanlong uprising, and heard that his eldest son Anye was seriously ill in Lingnan, so he worked privately to rescue him back to Guanzhong... but the charge of treason was still there.
Changsun Wuji shook his head and said slowly: "So what? This time we are desperate, life or death, either to achieve great things and restore the glory of the early years of Zhenguan, or to fail completely and cut off the family's century-old inheritance. How can we have so many worries? ”
The eldest grandson Anye's eyes were burning, and he held a tea cup in his hand and whispered: "In that case, why not start your own family? Life and death, success or failure are all our own, even if we are doomed, we will accept our fate! Why bother to sacrifice our family and business to support the Li family's bloodline?"
He always believed that if the eldest Sun family had set up a rebellion on their own, relying on Guanlong's heritage, they would have been able to achieve great things, instead of supporting Li Tang to rise to power and then being suppressed.
If you work hard for others, you will still surrender even if you win; if you work hard for yourself, you will not complain even if you fail!
"Stupid!"
Changsun Wuji scolded: "Let's not talk about the past, now the Tang Dynasty is stable, who can replace it? The current military admonishment is to fight for the interests of the world, so everyone supports it, but once we reveal half of our intention to fight for the throne , everyone should be betrayed immediately, and everyone in the world should be enemies! Don’t mention such stupid things again, so as not to get into trouble.”
Back then, Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had broken the great country into pieces and left the people in dire straits. But even then, when the dynasty fell, there were still countless loyal ministers and righteous men who came forward to fight for the Sui Dynasty and fight to the death! What's more, the Tang Dynasty, which is now governed by His Majesty Li Er, has prosperous industries and a strong country?
The dream of changing the dynasty cannot even be dreamed about.
The eldest grandson Anye had no choice but to say dejectedly: "Okay, you are the elder brother and I will obey you. Why did you call me here today?"
All he thinks about is that the eldest grandson family will achieve great things and dominate the world. Apart from that, it is difficult for him to lift his spirits to do anything...
Seeing his lazy look, Changsun Wuji frowned and said: "Now that Li Ji has led his troops outside, the movements of hundreds of thousands of troops are unpredictable, which is really a serious problem. I ask you to go to negotiate with him and test the other party's intentions. Bottom line, this matter is at stake for Long's life and death. I don't trust others and I can't trust them. You have to cheer up and get it done, don't mess around heartlessly all day long!"
He was naturally assured of Changsun Anye's ability. If he were not a smart and capable person, it would not have been possible for countless Guanlong disciples to follow him in rebellion. But this person seems to be uninterested in anything other than rebellion. He just messes around and does things half-heartedly, but it is quite a headache.
Changsun Anye yawned and said disapprovingly: "That guy Li Ji is as smart as a monkey. The reason why he leads the troops without any hurry is because he just sits there and raises the price in order to get the maximum benefit? Anyway, we are in Guanlong again." It’s not about rebelling and ascending the throne. The emperor is still of Li Tang’s blood. As long as the benefits are enough, it’s no problem to capture Li Ji.”
Changsun Wuji nodded and said: "You can control the specific details yourself. You should also know what conditions can be given and what conditions cannot be given."
"Brother, don't worry. If we can't handle this, will we become a loser? I'll pack up and set off immediately. You just wait for the good news."
Changsun Anye didn't think this task was difficult. The only thing that mattered was whoever offered the higher price, Li Ji would go with him. Guan Long was in a difficult situation right now, and he was willing to give up any kind of benefits. As long as we get over this hurdle, depose the East Palace, and uproot the power of the East Palace, Guan Long will have the final say above the imperial court in the future.
No matter how much profit you give up today, you can get it back tenfold or a hundredfold in the future... (End of Chapter)