Chapter 3884 Who is the murderer
Rainwater pours down from the tiled eaves on all sides of the patio, pouring into the green brick flower pond with a gurgling sound. It overflows and flows into the drainage channel along the groove, with mercury splashing everywhere.
The old eunuch's face finally changed. He stared at Li Ji and asked, "What do you mean by this?"
Li Ji snorted and said dissatisfied: "Have you stayed in the palace for a long time, claiming to be the smartest person in the world? Everyone is under your control, and you are willing to fall into the trap? Originally, Fang Jun was forced to Helpless, perhaps desperate measures have to be taken Attacking Xuanwu Gate to rescue the prince will make the hesitant Zhang Shigui determined to defend the city. However, now, Fang Jun only needs to inform Zhang Shigui about the assassination, how can Zhang Shigui not know what to make?"
No one wants to be around venomous snakes and beasts.
The reason why Zhang Shigui was still hesitating rather than completely surrendering to the crown prince was because he was loyal to His Majesty Li Er and was willing to fight to the death to complete the tasks entrusted by His Majesty in his last edict.
However, death means death, but the way of death is very different.
Blocking the Xuanwu Gate to cut off the Prince's retreat was an act of command. Although it was not worthy of the Crown Prince, it was worthy of His Majesty Li Er. Similarly, it is also what a loyal minister should do to abolish the prince, establish a new prince, end the mutiny as soon as possible and preserve the vitality of the court as much as possible.
Who is Fang Jun?
Whether in the government or in the government, there is no distinction between friend and foe. No one does not think that Fang Jun is the future pillar of the empire. His merits and abilities are not only unmatched among the younger generation, but even including the Zhenguan ministers, there are few who can compare with him. match?
How would an upright person like Zhang Shigui feel about such a great person in the world suddenly killing someone and using assassination to achieve his goal?
Maybe this will completely push him to the side of the prince...
The old eunuch thought more. He had sent the man in black to urge Zhang Shigui to act as soon as possible, but he refused. The man in black followed his orders and waited for an opportunity to fight...
The two factors are superimposed, and it is conceivable that Zhang Shigui must be extremely inclined to seek refuge with the prince now.
What about the edict?
It was just a posthumous edict. After all, it was not His Majesty Li Er's golden words. For a minister with unparalleled meritorious service and status like Zhang Shigui, the binding force was extremely weak. Once they feel that following the imperial edict will have extremely serious consequences, changing their tune may be as easy as a thought.
After pondering for a long time, the old eunuch slowly said: "If this is the case, you might as well tell the truth truthfully."
Li Ji felt more and more that the old eunuch was old and confused, and asked: "Do you want to put your majesty in a situation where father and son can kill each other? 'Tiger poison does not eat its children'. If this matter is made public and the outside world knows, he will be deposed." The prince is your majesty’s will, what kind of infamy will your majesty bear?”
In the past few years, the prince seems to have completely changed as a person. He is fair and calm in dealing with things. He has not changed his benevolent and honest nature and is deeply loved by his subjects. Once the mutiny of the Guanlong clan succeeds, they will face endless rebuke from the people of the world. In the same way, even if His Majesty Li Er publicly changed his position and used such methods to kill the prince, he would not leave a way for the prince to survive. Do you think How will the world evaluate it?
How will the historian write this history?
It is absolutely intolerable to pay for the posthumous name of an emperor...
The old eunuch was silent again.
Li Ji looked at him coldly and said slowly: "From now on, you should not interfere in this matter. I will arrange everything."
The old eunuch's eyelids drooped and he remained silent, and his body seemed to become more and more stooped.
Li Ji ignored him and turned around to walk to the front hall, shaking off the rainwater on his umbrella and walking briskly...
The old eunuch raised his eyelids and stared at Li Ji's tall and thin back, then silently turned around and walked into the main hall, ignoring the coffins parked in the hall, and walked into the side hall on one side.
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Yanshoufang.
Yuwen Shiji carried a wind-stained bag and entered the shop facing the street. He took off his raincoat and handed it to the servants behind him. Many civil servants and military generals in the hall saluted one by one, and several of them offered condolences. Yuwen Shiji responded with a smile, and then went straight in. Side hall.
In the side hall, Changsun Wuji was putting a secret letter on the desk. When he saw Yu Wenshiji approaching, he saw that although his face was pale, he was still in good spirits, so he nodded and said, "You also know?"< br>
Yu Wenshi nodded, stepped forward and sat across from the desk, glanced at the secret letter, and sighed: "Fang Jun was assassinated, and the situation is becoming more and more confusing. I just don't know who did it?"
He was recuperating in his mansion, and when he heard about this, he was very surprised.
Especially when he learned that the assassin was actually a soldier who had been with Xue Wanche for many years, he felt more and more that this matter was extraordinary and not just an ordinary assassination. Regardless of his illness, he hurriedly came to Yanshoufang. Discuss countermeasures with Changsun Wuji.
Changsun Wuji shook his head and said in a deep voice: "They are all dead soldiers. The assassination attempt failed and they immediately took poison without any hesitation. Now that they are dead without evidence, it is impossible to find out who is the mastermind behind the scenes."
The old servant brought the fragrant tea, and Changsun Wuji ordered him to put it on the desk. Then he waved his hand to dismiss him and took the pot with his own hands to pour tea for Yuwen Shiji.
Yu Wenshi nodded in thanks, holding the tea cup in his hand, frowning and said: "The biggest suspect in this matter is Li Ji... But from what I know, Li Ji is an honest man and rarely engages in conspiracies. Moreover, we are family friends with the Fang family, and the two families have a good relationship with each other. They may fight each other to the death for their masters, but it is unlikely that they will use such methods to deal with Fang Jun. "
Having been officials in the same dynasty for many years, they already knew each other's behavior quite well. To put it bluntly, Li Ji was a bit aloof and arrogant. He relied on his own military achievements to think highly of himself and disdained to use those dirty tricks.
It can't be said to be high-spirited, but it also has a bottom line.
What's particularly important is that, given Xue Wanche's position in the court, Li Ji had neither the ability nor the need to place dead soldiers around him...
"Hey!"
Changsun Wuji laughed angrily, knocked on the table with his fingers, and said dissatisfied: "Why do you have to beat around the bush like this? Just tell me you doubt me!"
Yuwen Shiji raised his eyebrows and lowered his head to drink tea, which was regarded as acquiescence.
Changsun Wuji said angrily: "I do have this motive and the ability...but you have overlooked one point. If I had made such arrangements a long time ago, why would I wait until today to take action? Regardless of success or failure, I have already dealt with that guy. Let’s start.”
Yu Wenshiji thought for a moment and nodded slowly.
Although he no longer trusts Changsun Wuji's character, Yu Wenshiji feels that it does not look like Changsun Wuji's style. Since the uprising, the Guanlong army has suffered repeated setbacks and suffered heavy losses. Among them, the Youtun Guards have caused the greatest damage. In addition, due to the grudges between Fang Jun and the Changsun family, Changsun Wuji will definitely retaliate. There is really someone who assassinated Fang Junzhi. Ability, how could it wait until today?
Even if those grievances and grudges are put aside, Fang Jun is sitting in the Xuanwu Gate and the Guanlong Clan is helpless. How can Fang Jun be allowed to jump around and raid the Guanlong army from time to time?
However, it is neither like Li Jizhi's style nor Changsun Wuji's handwriting. Who can place a dead soldier next to a person as useless as Xue Wanche and instruct the dead soldier to assassinate Fang Jun?
Changsun Wuji picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and suddenly asked: "If His Majesty really leaves a will, who do you think will be appointed to implement it?"
Yu Wenshiji was stunned and asked: "Isn't it Li Ji?"
His Majesty Li Er died in the army, so it was natural and logical for Li Ji to take over the entire army as deputy commander. It was also logical and logical for him to accept His Majesty's final orders and carry out the imperial edict at the same time. Regardless of the situation or reason, this should be the case. After looking at the military lieutenants and generals at that time, who could be qualified to surpass Li Ji and be ordered to carry out the imperial edict?
Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment, glanced at the wind and rain outside the window, and said, "Did you forget Wang Shoushi?"
Suddenly hearing this name, Yu Wenshiji was shocked: "I have really forgotten this person!"
In the ninth year of Wude, His Majesty Li Er led the generals of the Tiance Mansion to set up an ambush under the Xuanwu Gate. He falsely reported that Emperor Gaozu had ordered Prince Jiancheng and Prince Yuanji of Qi to enter the palace. With the help of the powerful family members, he killed Prince Jiancheng's gang members and usurped the throne to become emperor.
Everyone knows that the "Xuanwumen Incident" was caused by the generals in the Tiance Mansion who were unwilling to sit still and wait for death, so they advised His Majesty Li Er to risk his life and fight. However, few people know that what really prompted His Majesty Li Er to make up his mind was the news from the palace. A message from...
It is said that at that time, Emperor Gaozu had agreed to the prince's advice to kill the King of Qin and razing the palace of the King of Qin, in order to avoid future troubles and completely eliminate the disputes in the court, so as to prevent the empire from suffering the ravages of civil strife.
The person who broke the news was Wang Shoushi, the most favored eunuch around Emperor Gaozu at that time...
I have never supported planning. The national football team is all our own, and we accept success or failure calmly. So what if eleven Messis win the World Cup? Even the joy is not so pure anymore...
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