Chapter 3809 The crisis appears
Liu Ji was extremely aware of the development of the situation.
Li Ji took advantage of the power of hundreds of thousands of troops to reach an agreement with Guanlong to make a prince. After the East Palace was overthrown, he established the king of Wei or one of the kings of Jin, allowing Li Ji to achieve the goal of monopolizing power. And Guan Long can also retain his power, which is much better than negotiating peace with Donggong... By then, Donggong will die without a place to bury him!
As long as Li Ji "holds the emperor to command the princes" and the Guanlong clan still stands tall in the court, he, a confidant in the East Palace, will surely suffer unparalleled suppression. All the ambitions of any civil servant leader or prime minister in the dynasty will be in vain...
How could Liu Jie not be frightened or panic?
On the contrary, Prince Li Chengqian, who had always been ridiculed for being "weak and irresponsible", sat firmly as a mountain, glanced at the panicked Liu Ji, and said in a calm voice: "Liu Shizhong, there is no need to panic, the sky will not fall, it doesn't matter."
"Uh..."
Liu Jiecang's panic expression suddenly stopped as if frozen, and he looked at the prince in disbelief.
So calm?
It was strange enough that Zhang Liang came to the city to express his condolences at this time, and he also met privately with Changsun Wuji. It was obvious that there was further reconciliation and negotiation between the two parties regarding the annihilation of the Duan family in Jiunanyang. If an alliance was reached as a result, the good situation would be plunged into dire straits for Li Ji. Once the East Palace is defeated, the civil servants and military generals who are attached to the East Palace can still "choose a tree to roost in", but as the prince, there is no way to survive.
Why is the prince so calm and determined?
Something's wrong...
Li Chengqian no longer pays much attention to Liu Ji. He still has some abilities, but he is too utilitarian and his character is too impetuous. He is useful but difficult to use.
He said to Li Junxian: "Pay close attention to every move of Guan Long in all aspects. If there is any abnormality, report it immediately! Go and inform Duke Wei and Duke Yue to come to discuss matters."
"Here."
Li Junxian took the order and left.
Li Chengqian waved to Liu Ji: "Come and sit."
Then he asked the waiter to make a pot of hot tea and pour tea for the two of them.
Liu Jie finally recovered from his shock. Looking at the calm and composed prince, he felt a little ashamed and embarrassed. He sat opposite the prince and bowed his head in silence.
Li Chengqian took a sip of tea and said warmly: "Liu Shizhong does not need to worry too much about military affairs. The Duke of Wei and the Duke of Yue will take care of it. These two are famous generals in the world. They have looked over all directions and made great achievements in battle. They will definitely be able to defeat the rebellion." Army, turn danger into safety. Liu Shizhong's task is still to focus on peace talks and try his best to reach peace talks with Guanlong. If the mutiny is eliminated, the British side can only die. "
Liu Ji nodded and obeyed, feeling depressed and puzzled at the same time.
Whether it is Donggong, Guanlong, or even Li Ji, these three forces all believe that peace talks are the key to eliminating the mutiny. As long as Donggong and Guanlong reach peace talks, although all parties will suffer losses, it is currently the best strategy.
However, there seems to be an invisible obstacle placed between all parties, preventing Donggong and Guanlong from reaching peace talks and eliminating the mutiny. As a result, the mutiny has never been able to be contained, and they can only continue to fight fiercely...
Who is blocking the peace talks?
Fang Jun?
Prince?
It seems to be, but it seems to be more than that...
When Liu Jie was wandering and lost his mind, Li Jing and Fang Jun accepted the call one after another.
After saluting, they sat down respectively. Li Chengqian recounted what Li Junxian had told him. At the end, he said to the two of them: "At the moment, Liu Shizhong should focus on discussing peace talks, but we must also beware of rebels fighting to the death, so all armies must be strict." Be on guard and don’t give the enemy any opportunity to take advantage of you.”
The two men nodded together, and Li Jing said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, don't worry. Although the situation is favorable, the army does not dare to slack off in the slightest. All the troops are prepared to be on guard and guard to the death. There is never a moment of neglect."
Fang Jun also said: "Outside the Xuanwu Gate, it is as solid as gold."
For some reason, Liu Jie clearly had many conflicts with the military and was extremely dissatisfied with it. However, when he heard the calm and determined words of Li Jing and Fang Jun, his chaotic and hesitant mood calmed down in an instant, as if his backbone had been established. , especially when Fang Jun said "impregnable", Liu Jie believed that no army in the world could break Fang Jun's position.
This makes him a little ashamed. He is a future civil servant leader, and he cannot let other people's ambitions destroy his own prestige...
Then he coughed dryly and said with a straight face: "The situation is urgent, don't take it lightly."
After saying this, I suddenly felt much better...
Li Jing and Fang Jun both turned to look at him, and then turned back, turning a deaf ear and turning a blind eye.
Liu Jie: "..."
After all, I am also a dignified servant, but you actually look down on me like this? Mother!
Li Chengqian obviously had almost the same feeling as Liu Ji. When he saw the two commanders speaking firmly in unison, his worries disappeared and he said happily: "In this way, you two will be relieved."
He also said to Liu Jie: "The current situation is difficult. We should work together to face the crisis and fight to the death to maintain the integrity of the empire! We should also give up civil and military disputes, unite as one, prevent the rebels from succeeding, and engrave our names in the history of Qing Dynasty. Above, the name will last forever!”
The words stirred people's hearts and made people excited, but Liu Jie felt very aggrieved: I did not instigate the civil and military disputes. Even if you want to beat them, you should hit fifty big ones each, not just the minor officials. One...
But at this time, you must not show any grievance or dissatisfaction. Liu Ji looked solemn and nodded: "I swear to follow His Highness the Crown Prince to the death and protect the integrity of the empire. Even if my body is broken to pieces, I will never give up!"
Li Chengqian smiled happily: "In times of crisis and overthrow, you all will not let me down. When I succeed, I will share the wealth and honor with you, and I will never let you down!"
This was the heartfelt expression of His Highness the Crown Prince, and it was a promise given to his important ministers. Li Jing, Fang Jun, and Liu Ji quickly stood up, bowed their hands to the ground, and said in unison: "I am willing to die for Your Highness!"
Whenever words such as "never bear the burden" come from the king's mouth, it is probably just a blank check, of little use. Anyone who believes it will be like sand. However, because of Li Chengqian's weak, gentle and foresighted character, he was able to say this in public. It can be seen that at least at this moment, he was determined to write a good story about the relationship between the king and his ministers, which would be praised by future generations and remembered in history.
It is also rare.
……
Li Chengqian left Fang Jun behind and asked the waiter to heat up the already cold dinner, added two side dishes, and invited Fang Jun to eat with him.
Fang Jun did not refuse. After thanking him, he sat down under Li Chengqian, and he and his ministers chatted while eating.
"The current situation is difficult and the conditions are difficult. Erlang has not been able to reward him with any reward or glory for his great achievements, so he feels guilty. When the overall situation is determined one day, prepare a banquet and drink heavily."
Li Chengqian chewed slowly and talked while eating, feeling quite emotional. He felt guilty because he could not hold a feast to celebrate Fang Jun's achievements, and he was also depressed because he, as the prince, was trapped in the world inside Zhongmen, and because of Guanzhong Most of the palace was occupied by rebels, and supplies in the palace were extremely scarce. Li Chengqian, who had been well-dressed and well-fed since childhood, felt that it was too difficult...
Fang Jun took the rice from the bowl into his mouth and ate it. He put down the bowl and chopsticks and took a sip of tea. Then he looked at Li Chengqian and said seriously: "Why don't you have enough food and appetite? Being frugal is also a way to cherish blessings and extend your life." Confucius said, "Food and color are the nature of food." Food and beauty are people's desires and are endless. They must be controlled in order to achieve long-term blessings and long life. "
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then quickly put down his bowl and chopsticks, sat upright, and nodded: "What Erlang said is true. It is appropriate to be vigilant this time. You should never forget it."
He boasts that he is not as talented as Emperor Qin or Emperor Wu of Han Dynasty, and he does not have the magnanimity and magnanimity of his father to accommodate mountains and seas. He is just a middle-aged man, but he has stolen the position of prince. In the future, he will be more likely to be respected and rule the world. . If you cannot restrain your desires and understand the principle of moderation, you will most likely become a tyrannical and ignorant lord like Jie Zhou, who will not only destroy the empire, but also plunge all the people in the world into dire straits, and be reviled and infamy for eternity.
Li Chengqian still has the awareness to make up for his shortcomings through hard work...
Fang Jun laughed and said: "These words were once said by a talented man, but His Highness may not have thought that the person who could say such words of 'frugality every time' was actually an old man who loved delicious food... However, this gentleman is extremely intelligent and understands the principle of going too far, so he can exercise restraint when enjoying delicious food. He is really a very special person.”
At any time, a person who can restrain his inner desires will definitely achieve extraordinary things, far beyond ordinary people.
Li Chengqian was very interested: "Where is this person now? If the rebels can be defeated and the overall situation of the tripod can be defeated, Erlang will definitely introduce him to Gu in the future."
Fang Jun shook his head and said: "This person is extremely talented, but he is free and uninhibited. He refuses to stick to one place. He vows to experience the magnificent mountains and rivers, so he has traveled all over the world... I don't know where he is at the moment." The foodie wants to pass. It will take hundreds of years to be born. Where can I find it for you now?
(End of chapter)