Chapter 3976 Tit for tat
Li Yifu came out of the lobby of Jingzhao Mansion and looked up at the gray sky. His heart was extremely frustrated and there was also a hint of anger.
I thought that due to the Guanlong rebellion, I had an insight into the situation and chose the right side. From now on, I would be able to rise to the top and have a prosperous official career. In order to follow the steps of the East Palace, I would rather leave the post of Jingyang County magistrate. I have already defected to Ma Zhou's sect. It is not a sacrifice. Not big.
But he didn't expect that Fang Jun still had a prejudice against him, which immediately hit him hard... Even if he couldn't figure it out, where did Fang Er, a bastard, have his prejudice against him come from?
It stands to reason that when I was taking the imperial examination, I was "favored by a gift of clothes" from Fang Jun. This incident was once a good story. As long as Fang Jun gave me a little help, it would be a good story. Moreover, I am humble and respectful, and have excellent abilities. No matter how you look at it, he will become an important figure under Fang Er.
But who knows that Fang Jun not only abandons himself like a shoestring, but also suppresses him in various ways...
What a killer.
Li Yifu sighed for a while, lamenting the bad luck and unfair fate. He was also disheartened by what Ma Zhou had told him. No matter how well he did it, what's the use? Considering the deep friendship between Ma Zhou and Fang Er, since Fang Er still refuses to change his original intention of suppressing him, how can Ma Zhou reuse him?
My heart is full of sorrow for not being with me...
However, he is a man with a strong mind. Although the setbacks he suffered were heartbreaking, he refused to bow his head and accept his fate. He immediately braced himself and went to summon the Yamen and subordinate officials of Jingzhao Mansion to assist the "Hundred Cavalry Division" in their actions.
God's way has more than compensated for the damage. Who can guarantee that I, the unlucky guy, will not face a huge turning point in my life?
Only by smiling at life with the best spirit at all times can we seize the opportunity when it comes...
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At night, the city gates in Chang'an City were closed and entry and exit were strictly prohibited. The lights on the city wall were bright, and the city above and below was as bright as day. Countless soldiers patrolled the city, and the atmosphere was tense.
This is even more true in the city. A team of soldiers is stationed in every corner. Unless they are seriously ill or need to hire a doctor for childbirth, the rest are prohibited from traveling for any reason. Dong Gongliu led his troops with helmets and armor, fully armed, in every street in the city. Patrol the streets and arrest anyone whose whereabouts are unknown immediately. If there is resistance, kill them on the spot.
Inside and outside Chang'an, there was a state of mourning and sleepless nights...
Almost all the "Hundred Cavalry Division" were dispatched. With the cooperation of the Sixth Commander of the East Palace and the Jingzhao Mansion, they attacked everywhere. Dongshi, Qinglongfang, Jingshanfang and other places swarmed in, and several shops, temples, and mansions were broken down. As they entered, the strong bows and armor leaves clanked, and the sound of killing shocked countless miles. Half of the dignitaries in Chang'an did not know what was happening. They were all frightened and trembling when they heard that the "Baiqisi" attacked with all their strength.
Once the emperor and his courtiers, when the imperial power changes, countless new nobles rise and countless old powerful ministers fall. No one wants to be the one abandoned by the times...
Li Ji's camp has been stationed east of Baqiao, backed by Lishan Mountain and facing Bashui. The endless camps extend on the north and south sides, and there are countless shadows in the night.
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In the Chinese military tent, Wang Shoushi rested his teacup with his fingers, feeling a little uneasy.
Since the evening, Chang'an City has been under martial law. Anyone who leaves the city must carry the prince's warrant, otherwise he is not allowed to leave the city even half a step, which leads to his complete loss of contact with his companions in the city. There are still two secret passages from the palace to the outside of the city, but they are used to pass information in and out of the palace in emergencies. Once the palace owner is heavily guarded, rashly opening these secret passages will only expose them all, even in the end. All the trump cards were lost.
But the prince clearly plans to leave the city tomorrow, so why put Chang'an under martial law now?
Is it to be on the safe side, just in case, or is it to be targeted?
It's a pity that at the moment, he has no idea about the news in the city. He has a sense of powerlessness that the situation is completely out of control, which makes him even more frightened...
A middle-aged man dressed as an eunuch came in from outside, walked to Wang Shoushi, and whispered: "Several teams of people sent out have returned. The inside and outside of Chang'an City are like iron plates, and needles cannot be inserted and water cannot be splashed. It’s impossible to get in.”
Wang Shoushi's face became increasingly embarrassed, his dead fish eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded slowly.
The middle-aged eunuch bowed and walked away without looking at Li Ji, who was sitting behind the desk...
Wang Shoushi thought carefully about whether there had been any recent leaks that aroused the prince's alarm. For a long time, he didn't think of anything wrong. His companions in the city had been hiding in various strongholds for more than ten years. They had already truly lurked and were never exposed at a critical moment. possible.
On the contrary, people are trying to force Princess Fangling to seduce Princess Linchuan. Will Fang Jun see the clues and follow the clues?
Wang Shoushi's eyelids twitched, he hoped it wasn't so...
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Li Ji took the time to drink tea and deal with official documents while glancing at Wang Shoushi from the corner of his eye from time to time. Seeing his expression change and restlessness, he couldn't help but feel curious. This old eunuch has really seen strong winds and waves, and because of his physical disability, few people can match his perseverance. It is not an exaggeration to say that "Mountain Tai collapsed in front of him without changing his expression." What could make him feel so anxious?
There is a faint worry in my heart. This old eunuch is unruly and has a twisted temperament. He must not do anything irrational...
The atmosphere in the tent was a bit strange. The generals and lieutenants were coming in and out, receiving orders and reporting on military affairs. But as long as no one else was around, the tent would be quiet. The two of them were only a foot away from each other, but they interacted with each other. They didn't look at each other, didn't talk to each other, and were completely silent.
Finally, Wang Shoushi couldn't help it, put down his tea cup, coughed slightly, and asked: "No matter whether the prince will leave the city tomorrow, why did he seal the four gates and impose martial law on the city this evening? Something must have happened in the city."
Taking the initiative to speak, even if he took the initiative to surrender, he looked at Li Ji and hoped that the other party could express his opinion on this situation. After all, Li Ji, Wen Tao and martial arts were among the best in the world. He felt ashamed. If they could discuss it with each other, maybe he would be able to reveal the truth about the prince. true intention.
Li Jizheng was looking at the official document in his hand. After hearing the words, he nodded slightly and snorted out of his nostrils: "Well..."
Then Wang Shoushi waited for a long time, but nothing more happened.
Wang Shoushi's eyes twitched: "..."
Mother! Don't even bother to deal with it? Although you have a high position and are courteous to all officials, I am a chamberlain and someone close to the emperor. How can you treat me with such contempt?
He immediately said displeased: "Although you and I have different political opinions, the British Lord is so contemptuous and insulting. Where will His Majesty's important affairs go?"
"Crack!"
With a soft sound, Li Ji dropped the official document in his hand on the desk and said with a cold face: "First of all, you are just an eunuch. Don't forget your origin and responsibilities. It is an ancient rule that eunuchs are not allowed to participate in politics. You Why is there any "political opinion"? Secondly, I have already responded to your words, so why should I despise the insult? You are also a person of status, so don't mess around. "
Eunuchs are physically handicapped, and even though they are in a high position, they still have low self-esteem, sensitive and twisted personalities. They are most afraid of others talking about their disabilities. When they hear this, they are furious, but when facing Li Ji, they are full of yin and yang. It's okay to be sarcastic, but not serious about falling out.
Wang Shoushi held back his anger and gritted his teeth: "The British Lord just said 'hmm', isn't this considered perfunctory?"
Li Ji said calmly: "Since I said 'hmm', it means that I agree with your analysis and guess. This is enough. Is it possible that I have to deny it to be perfunctory? If so, you know what you said. No, why bother talking? Why don’t you just shut up?”
Wang Shoushi was very angry, and then he realized that all the big guys who could stand tall in the court, apart from their outstanding abilities, would not give away their power of words in vain.
Knowing that he was not an opponent in the war of words, he nodded and said: "The British official is a master of martial arts and a leader in the world. I also hope to give you some advice. After all, this matter is of great importance and cannot make mistakes."
With all news from Chang'an Chengnei, he was at a loss as to what to do and panicked. He urgently needed Li Ji's help to break the situation, so he could only endure the other party's bad attitude.
Seeing that he gave in, Li Ji didn't care for himself. He picked up the tea cup and took a sip. He thought about it and said curiously: "Whether Chang'an is under martial law or not has nothing to do with us. We can only cross the Ba River and arrive at the Chunming Gate tomorrow." It's done. As for the prince. It doesn’t matter what kind of conspiracy he is playing... But the King’s Chamberlain attaches so much importance to the situation in Chang’an City. Could it be that he secretly arranged some operation in the city, fearing that the entire city would be under martial law and the operation would completely fail?”
At this point, Li Ji put down his tea cup, knocked on the table, and said dissatisfied: "We two bear a big responsibility. Even if we can't help each other, we must at least communicate with each other. When one party takes action, he must inform the other party. This Even basic trust is a condition to ensure the completion of the mission. The commander-in-chief acted without permission. If this leads to the failure of the mission, who is responsible for it? "
After talking about it, his momentum was full and his voice and expression were fierce.
This eunuch is really too unruly, untamable, and stupid. Do you still think that the current world is the same as when you were so unruly? Although Fang Jun is young, his ability is absolutely unparalleled in the world. Since the frame-up failed this time, he should think about it in the long term. How can he do it again and again?
Do you really think Fang Jun is a vegetarian?
Wang Shoushi was a little embarrassed and a little wronged. He did look down on Fang Jun, thinking that he was just a lucky man. Even if he won a few battles, it could only prove his bravery, but he might not be so familiar with the intrigues in the court.
As a result, the trap he carefully designed did not catch Fang Jun, but instead he was in danger of being discovered and retaliated...
It would be fine if the action just failed. The overall situation is more important now. There will be many opportunities to deal with Fang Jun in the future. However, the martial law in the city has cut off contact with the inner city at such a critical moment. What if Fang Jun is really traced and caught? Heels, what should I do? (End of chapter)