Chapter 3998 Big change in temperament
Even though Li Ji gave up the confrontation with Donggong on the bank of Ba River, no one knew what Li Ji was thinking. Most people thought that he still obeyed His Majesty Li Er and killed Donggong. So now that Du Huaigong falls into Fang Jun's hands, he might become his hostage to restrain Li Ji.
However, it is rumored that the relationship between the father-in-law and the son-in-law of this team was tense. At first, Li Ji wanted to keep Du Huaigong by his side to gain military glory, but Du Huaigong was frightened and thought that Li Ji was trying to find an opportunity in Liaodong to kill him. This even led to the couple almost divorcing... ...I guess Li Ji doesn't care about Du Huaigong's life or death.
And when Du Huaigong entered the "Baiqisi" prison, he was bound to bite randomly under severe torture. Since he couldn't bite Li Ji, he had to bite others in order to survive. Those who had a grudge with Fang Jun were frightened. , lest Fang Jun take the opportunity to retaliate...
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The soldiers rushed forward, tore up Du Huaigong's clothes, gagged his mouth, and lifted him aside. No matter how hard he struggled, it was useless.
Fang Jun was sitting on his horse and looked down. When he saw Du He hesitated to speak in the crowd, he sneered and asked, "Do you want Prince Consort Du to intercede for that man?"
Du He subconsciously said "Yes" at first, then suddenly woke up and shook his head: "Absolutely not! This kid is indeed acting suspiciously, and he may not mean to cause trouble intentionally. Erlang, you have a keen eye and a clear understanding of everything... Well, I'll do it right now Tell your family to step aside.”
He was so frightened that he broke out in cold sweat, fearing that Fang Jun would attack him, he quickly asked the servants following him to escort the female family members to the other side of the official road, while he stood here with a group of servants.
Behind her, Princess Chengyang opened the curtain in the carriage and took a look. She saw Fang Junan sitting firmly on the horse, suppressing the arrogance of all the dignitaries. However, her consort stepped aside with a low eyebrow, and couldn't help but Her cherry lips swelled slightly, and she sighed quietly.
They are both descendants of noble families, and they are also the prince-in-law of the dynasty. Even the status of their legitimate daughter is one level higher than that of Princess Gaoyang. They were also the same troublemakers and playboys back then. As a result, they have achieved today's achievements and status. But they are so different. Even though she has an indifferent temperament, she can't hide her loss...
Seeing Du He being so well-behaved, the people nearby who were originally stern and even Li Ji's son-in-law were arrested on the spot and charged with "deliberately causing trouble and obstructing the Holy Emperor". Only then did they realize that even though Fang Er had great achievements, he was still the same person. Bangchui, whoever dares to confront him will definitely end up in a bad outcome. Hurry up and obey the orders of the soldiers and avoid both sides of the road.
Cheng Yaojin looked at a group of dignitaries who dared to be angry but dared not speak, trembling under Fang Jun's majesty, fearful as tigers and leopards. He couldn't help but cursed Fang Jun, you bastard, you just offended others, why did you have to kill him first? Tell me my name?
A bastard who is not a son of man...
The dignitaries and relatives of the emperor who were standing here felt wary when they looked at Fang Jun, and Cheng Yaojin, the devil in the world, was silent and sullen behind him, so they naturally obeyed the orders of the soldiers obediently, and the men and women kept aside the officials. side. Du Huaigong was captured on the spot by Fang Jun, but he didn't know what kind of abuse he would have to endure, and then he had to be charged with treason. These people felt cold in their hearts. Even if they were driven away by the soldiers waving riding whips like animals, they could only swallow their anger.
Although the rebellion has subsided now, various forces in Chang'an are competing against each other, and His Majesty has returned. The situation is more complicated than ever. It is still a troubled time. Everyone must be careful in their words and deeds. Otherwise, if they are involved in a power struggle, they will be easily demoted. Dismissal, family ruin...
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The royal driver stopped in the courtyard of the post house, where the willows were green and light rain fell.
His Majesty Li Er did not get off the car, but stayed in Shishang for a short rest and a simple lunch. There is drizzle outside the car window, and the cool air blows in from the window, which is extremely cool. His Majesty Li Er is sitting on the cushion with a golden sword. His armor has long been taken off, and his regular clothes are open, revealing his fair and fat chest, and a handful of Chest hair...
A bowl of ice water went down his throat, his flushed face showed a refreshing look, and His Majesty Li Er let out a long sigh of satisfaction.
Wang Shoushi lifted the curtain and bowed in, saying in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Duke Lu and Duke Yue each led their troops to the Chunming Gate to clear the congested roads. However, Duke Yue was arrogant and domineering, sending troops with horse whips. Driving the crowd away, many of the emperor's relatives were very humiliated, but they were afraid of their power and dared not speak out..."
His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to interrupt his words and asked curiously: "Why are you so noisy? Is it possible that because of this, I am condemning Fang Jun?"
Wang Shoushi was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said: "But the Duke of Yue is loyal to the Crown Prince. With him protecting the Crown Prince, Your Majesty will have to worry a lot if he wants to transfer the throne. Why not take advantage of this opportunity..."
"Presumptuous!"
His Majesty Li Er scolded angrily, raised his eyebrows, and cursed: "Fang Er led half of the right garrison and fought for thousands of miles. He successively defeated powerful enemies from surrounding foreign countries and tried to protect the Western Region without losing an inch. This is a rare feat in the world. I can only be promoted to a higher position. How can I ignore my merits and only see my faults when I receive generous rewards and pensions? Furthermore, you are just an eunuch, who gives you the courage to praise or criticize at will in front of me? Minister?”
"Ordinary!"
Wang Shoushi was so frightened that he fell to his knees and said with a trembling voice: "This slave deserves to die!"
I was frightened in my heart. I always relied on His Majesty Li Er's favor, but unknowingly he forgot his duty. How could a hero like His Majesty Li Er allow a eunuch like him to comment on the ministers at will?
His Majesty Li Er was still angry. He raised his foot and knocked Wang Shoushi to the ground. He was very angry. He called the guards from outside the car and dragged Wang Shoushi out and whipped him twenty times.
Li Chengqian and his ministers and generals were waiting outside the post house in the drizzle. When they saw Wang Shoushi being dragged off the chariot, taking off his clothes and laying him on the ground to whip his whip, everyone not only did not feel the pleasure of the traitor being punished, but looked at each other. , both saw each other's worry.
Your Majesty's temper is a bit too grumpy...
This does not mean that His Majesty Li Er was gentle and kind in the past and would not severely punish his ministers and slaves. But among the emperors who can create great achievements and are called "heroes", which one has a good temper? It is difficult for a man to have no temper. He has achieved something, let alone an emperor.
But in the past, His Majesty Li Er was able to control his emotions and make clear rewards and punishments. Even if he punished people, he could still make people convinced. He would never flog someone close to him in broad daylight and in full view of the public. Extremely strong punishment.
Fang Jun and other nephews and nephews are better off. If any minister had his pants taken off in public and given a whipping, he would probably have no choice but to hang himself after returning home. He would be too shameless to see anyone...
Inside the chariot, His Majesty Li Er felt slightly less depressed. He drank all the ice water in the glass and asked, "What time is it now?"
Chu Suiliang boarded the car, entered the compartment, and said respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, it's just after noon."
His Majesty Li Er glanced out at the gloomy sky, but his face was even gloomier than the sky: "No one from Zongzheng Temple or the Ministry of Rites has come yet?"
Chu Suiliang paused for a moment and responded: "I haven't seen anyone yet... But His Majesty returned to Beijing suddenly, and the ministers and ministers were not prepared in advance. The hasty preparations for welcoming him will inevitably be delayed. In addition, Chang'an has gone through wars, and the imperial city has long been destroyed. Once the Rites Yamen is razed to the ground, all the vehicles, carriages, etc. will be destroyed, so it will be difficult to organize for a while... Oops!"
Before he finished speaking, His Majesty Li Er had already thrown the water cup with his hand, hitting Chu Suiliang in the forehead. Chu Suiliang was so frightened that Chu Suiliang screamed, his legs went weak and he knelt down to beg for mercy: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down!"
His Majesty Li Er was arrogant and angry: "Mother! You are a traitor who deserves to be cut to pieces, but now you are pretending to be a virtuous minister who speaks out against remonstrances in front of me? Get out of here and give me the order to drive off." , I will stay at Tai Chi Palace tonight!”
"Here!"
Sweat mixed with blood flowed down from his forehead. Chu Suiliang was so frightened that he didn't dare to wipe it. He didn't dare to say more than a word. He rolled and crawled from the imperial chariot to the ground. He slipped under his feet and almost fell down...
After wiping his face carelessly, Chu Suiliang said sharply: "Your Majesty has a decree, set off immediately!"
The surrounding imperial troops quickly packed up their equipment and then mounted their horses to line up. The prince, Li Ji and others outside the courtyard also quickly pushed aside and cleared the road. However, they first witnessed Wang Shoushi being stripped of his pants and whipped, and then saw Chu Suiliang being beaten. Faces were covered with blood, and everyone felt anxious and uneasy.
Your Majesty's temper is very different from before...
Wang Shoushi also finished the execution at this time. He reluctantly pulled up his trousers, ignoring the blood stains, and limped to the side of the imperial chariot. He wanted to climb onto the shaft, but he gritted his teeth and crawled for a few times before he could climb up. He was so painful that he was dripping with cold sweat. Chu Suiliang wiped his face with his sleeve and helped Wang Shoushi, who then climbed onto the carriage shaft.
I turned around to say thank you, but when I saw Chu Suiliang with a bloody look on his face, I felt a sense of sympathy for him, and I clasped my fists and was speechless.
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The imperial chariot set out from the post house, with the "Xuanjia Iron Cavalry" outside and the imperial army inside, layer upon layer protecting the imperial chariot in the middle. Six strong horses pulled the chariot and the chariot slowly advanced toward the Chunming Gate. Countless soldiers followed closely behind, with flags waving, The horses' hooves roared with great momentum.
Li Chengqian rode behind the imperial chariot, his face gloomy and worried.
Li Daozong next to him looked around and whispered: "His Majesty's temper... After returning to the palace, His Majesty will have to deal with it carefully."
His Majesty Li Er "pretended to be dead" and commanded Li Ji behind the scenes. Not only did he sit back and watch the Guanlong rebellion and the East Palace collapse at any time, he even refused to meet him after returning to Guanzhong. The wave of dangers provoked by the Shandong family may not have been without His Majesty Li Er's hand. , it can be seen that the idea of Yi Chu in Your Majesty's heart is almost paranoid and difficult to change.
Under such circumstances, the prince is really walking on thin ice and is in danger...
Li Chengqian nodded slightly, looked at him, and said in a hoarse voice: "Gu naturally knows that my father is back in good health, and he is overjoyed. He will definitely fulfill his filial piety, but I am afraid that it will be difficult for everyone in the East Palace to be as good as before. Advance and retreat with one mind..."
Li Daozong looked sad and sighed quietly. He naturally understood what the prince meant, but he had previously thought that since his majesty had passed away, he could stand on the side of the East Palace without hesitation and be regarded as a member of the East Palace team. But now that His Majesty must come back in full force, how should I find my place among His Majesty and the Crown Prince?
(End of chapter)