Chapter 4000 Very different
Feeling the sharp gaze like a knife, the hairs on Li Yuanjia's back stood up. He took half a step forward, bowed his head and said: "Your Majesty, Zongzheng Temple has already prepared the ancestor worship matters. It's just waiting for Your Majesty to return to the palace and settle down. Let the Taishi Bureau choose an auspicious day to hold an ancestor worship ceremony to tell the ancestors of your majesty’s achievements in the Eastern Campaign, so as to protect our emperor’s long life and protect the Tang Dynasty forever!”
"Ha!"
His Majesty Li Er sneered, looked deeply at this once most trusted brother, and said slowly: "Chang'an is constantly fighting, and even the yamen of the Ministry of Rites was destroyed by the war. Why is Zongzheng Temple not affected and able to prepare for ancestor worship so quickly? Etiquette?”
Li Yuanjia was helpless. They were fighting back and forth but they didn’t come to attack Zongzheng Temple. Do I have to beg them to come? Just because Zongzheng Temple survived, you can't suspect that I am colluding with Guanlong and Donggong, right?
He could only say: "The rebels were raging, causing countless houses in Chang'an to be destroyed by the war. However, the Guanlong families were only using the banner of 'Yi Chu' and were not blatantly rebelling, so they had some respect for Zongzheng Temple, which is in charge of ancestor worship." Due to their concerns, and the fact that the two sides mainly fought on the northeast side of the imperial city, Zongzheng Temple only suffered sporadic fighting and was generally unharmed.”
His Majesty Li Er said: "Are you begging for mercy from the Guanlong families?"
Li Yuanjia: "..."
I'm just stating the facts, okay?
But at the moment, His Majesty Li Er is obviously in a state of anger. He doesn't know if any inappropriate words can lead to a reprimand, so he simply bows his head to the ground and takes the initiative to admit his mistake: "I admit my guilt."
If you are upset, you can take it out on me. I won't argue with you. It's up to you.
It's just that this position of Da Zongzheng seems not easy to fill. After hearing that His Majesty passed away in Liaodong, King Jing Li Yuanjing is not the only one who is ready to make moves in the royal family. As Da Zongzheng, he has to be in charge of all matters of the royal family. If there is a slight mistake, Even if it is a serious crime, it cannot be pushed away.
When the situation is stable, wouldn't it be better to just quit the job of offending people and just enjoy the glory and wealth in the palace, with the bells ringing, the dinner table, the beautiful women, the wine, and the wine?
At the very least, the current situation frightened him and he didn't dare to get involved in it at all...
His Majesty Li Er held a breath in his chest, stared at Li Yuanjia for a long time, and then slowly nodded and said: "It's okay not to mention this matter, what else is going on in the royal family?"
Li Yuanjia thought for a while, I am afraid that many things are already known to His Majesty. It does not matter whether he says it or not. On the contrary, if he talks about someone in front of His Majesty, he will be considered as adding insult to injury and will be accused in front of His Majesty...
He asked tentatively: "It's nothing more than people's panic. It's just that the war was raging when Concubine Xu Xian died, and there was chaos inside and outside the city. Therefore, the funeral ceremony should be simple, which is a bit unfair. Do you need to rearrange the ceremony to compensate?"
This matter was considered a major event in the palace. After all, Concubine Xu Xian committed suicide when she heard that His Majesty had passed away. Her steadfastness was enough to establish a monument. As for whether to re-bury with a higher-standard ceremony, it is up to His Majesty Li Er to decide. In any case, it seems that he is not just a mere spectator, but also has nothing to do with the current situation...
Your Majesty Li Er's face sank like water and remained silent.
Even as an emperor and the supreme being in the world, it is an extremely honorable thing for a woman to commit suicide after hearing the bad news and follow her under the Nine Springs. Thinking of that beautiful and intelligent woman from the south of the Yangtze River, even the stone-hearted Majesty Li Er couldn't help but feel sad and filled with pain, regret and hatred.
In fact, if he had not ordered Li Ji to delay his march and sit back and watch the Chang'an rebellion, and allowed the news of his death to spread throughout the world, giving those noble families the courage to challenge the Eastern Palace, how could Concubine Xu Xian commit suicide in despair and grief?
"Guanlong..."
His Majesty Li Er gritted his teeth and muttered, looked at Li Yuanjing and asked: "Where are Changsun Wuji and others now? What's going on?"
Li Yuanjing shook his head sharply: "I don't know."
You can't say more than a word at this time, otherwise you will easily make yourself embarrassed...
His Majesty Li Er glared at him, but he also knew that this man had always kept a low profile and was both henpecked and outright, so he asked again: "Where is Li Junxian?"
Li Yuanjing still shook his head: "I don't know."
"Hey!"
His Majesty Li Er was angry and shouted: "You are the great patriarch, equivalent to the patriarch of the royal family. Now the country is in turmoil, but you don't know what to ask. What do I need you for?"
Li Yuanjing cursed in his heart: Do you still know that the country is in turmoil? I thought you, the emperor, would not care about anything for Yi Chu...
He honestly admits his mistake: "Wei Chen is incompetent, and Wei Chen is guilty."
His Majesty Li Er had an evil fire in his heart but could not vent it. His face was flushed with anger and his breathing was heavy. But even though Li Yuanjing doesn’t know anything when asked, his attitude is very good. If you ask me, I don’t know anything. If you scold me, I will admit it. If you want to beat me to the end, I will go home to herd the sheep. In short, I will not say a word. , so as not to offend people...
Facing such a person, what could he do?
Moreover, the current situation in Chang'an is turbulent, and people within the royal family must be panicked. Although Li Yuanjia has no means, he has good prestige and can suppress the situation. He can be regarded as his right-hand man. If he rashly replaces Da Zongzheng, he may not be able to convince the public.
Exhaling a breath, His Majesty Li Er said: "This matter is not urgent. We should wait until I offer sacrifices to ancestors and heaven before handling it."
"Here."
Li Yuanjia bowed and saluted, looking like "what do you mean?"
His Majesty Li Er glared at him angrily, thought for a while and asked: "It is said that many people gathered in front of Chunming Gate and it was quite crowded. It is best not to make any mistakes. I heard that Cheng Yaojin and Fang Junqian Go to divert traffic, what’s the situation now?”
Li Yuanjia said: "The congestion has been dispersed. There are two princes sitting in charge, and the order is in order."
His Majesty Li Er looked very pleased: "These two are really the strongholds of the country. They can always solve my problems in critical moments. After passing the order, the imperial driver set off and asked Cheng Yaojin and Fang Jun to disperse the people in front of the city gate and wait for my return. After settling down in the palace, choose time to have fun with the people.”
"Here!"
Li Yuanjia and Zhou Gang saluted and exited the imperial chariot. After getting off, they looked at each other. Zhou Gang made a bitter face and clasped his hands and said: "I am busy with my affairs, and I don't dare to delay because of the emperor's orders. I'll take my leave first."
Seeing Li Yuanjing nodded slightly, he turned around, mounted his horse, and rode with several officials from the Ministry of Rites to the Chunming Gate. He hurried back to the city to summon the officials from the Ministry of Rites to ensure that the matters arranged by His Majesty were properly prepared. Guanlong rebelled, Chang'an was ruined, and all forces in the DPRK and China were at odds. Your Majesty will definitely rectify the government and exclude dissidents after returning from the Eastern Expedition. The Ministry of Rites does not want to be the chicken that scares the monkeys...
Li Yuanjing watched Zhou Gang gallop away, and when he was about to get on his horse, he saw the prince standing respectfully on the side of the driver...
The brocade robe he wore had already been soaked by the rain, and his shoes and hem were stained with mud. The majestic prince of a country was like a child who made a mistake in a private school and was punished to stand. His whole person looked aggrieved, helpless, abject, and at a loss.
Li Yuanjia wanted to step forward and say a few words of comfort, but looking at the tall Yujia behind him, he had no choice but to keep this worry in his heart. His identity as Da Zongzheng was too sensitive, and the slightest movement would be interpreted by His Majesty. Besides, Even if I walked over now, what could I say?
He knew your Majesty's methods very well, and he didn't think that the Crown Prince would have any good chance of getting out of trouble given your Majesty's determination to save money. The only variable was that the civil servants and generals surrounding the East Palace could support him under your Majesty's authority. when.
As soon as they were completely dormant, the prince was deposed...
With a sigh, Li Yuanjia and a few servants rode away from the imperial chariot and headed straight for Chunming Gate. When they arrived outside the city gate, they saw Cheng Yaojin and Fang Jun standing by the roadside, directing soldiers to divert traffic. After thinking about it, they rode up to the two men.
Cheng Yaojin cupped his hands on horseback and said with a smile: "His Royal Highness the King of Han has returned from an audience. What may your Majesty do?"
Li Yuanjia forced a smile and said politely: "Gong Lu is your Majesty's humerus. Even if you have any instructions, how can you order me to convey them? However, Your Majesty has said that all ceremonies should be simple. You must stay at Taiji Palace tonight, and the rest of the affairs will wait until you settle down." Proceed.”
Cheng Yaojin nodded, and when he saw that Li Yuanjia was silent but not in a hurry to leave, he said: "I'll go and have a look in front, and you two can have a chat."
After saying this, he clamped his horse's belly and rode forward.
Uncle Lang and Uncle looked at each other, got off their horses, and each held the reins of their horses and looked in the direction of Chunming Gate. Fang Jun asked: "How is your Majesty?"
Li Yuanjia said: "The complexion is rosy and he looks full of energy, but his temper is a bit irritable and he looks unstable."
Fang Jun squinted his eyes: "What do you think, Your Highness?"
Li Yuanjia shook his head, pondered for a while, and sighed: "I don't have any opinion. I just want to remind you not to offend His Majesty. If His Majesty blames you, you must sincerely admit your guilt whether it is justified or not. You must not be as stubborn as before. , otherwise the only one who will suffer is you.”
He has been very close to His Majesty Li Er since he was a child, otherwise he would not have been able to get the position of Da Zongzheng in charge of royal affairs. He stood out among the princes and married Fang Xuanling's daughter as his concubine. After all, which family does a prince belong to? The marriage actually determines the status of the prince.
It is precisely because of his close relationship with His Majesty Li Er that he is very familiar with His Majesty Li Er's habits. During this visit, His Majesty's courage and methods are still the same as before, but his magnanimity and magnanimity are very different. In such a short time of talking to him, His Majesty repeatedly showed his uneasiness. Resistant, annoyed look.
In the past, His Majesty's methods were extremely clever. He would praise and criticize his ministers while laughing and scolding. When he got angry, he would throw a glass and scold his mother. Afterwards, he should reuse it or reuse it... But today's meeting, he felt a gloomy feeling from His Majesty. An atmosphere of violence and extreme forbearance.
Such a completely different feeling than usual made him feel that His Majesty Li Er was in great danger at this moment, so he warned Fang Jun not to rely on military merit and then talked back as usual at the slightest dissatisfaction.
It's hard to say that His Majesty is now looking for ways to target his brother-in-law... (End of chapter)