Chapter 4031 Withdrawing from the Competition
Li Tai forced Fang Jun to stay, prepared a sumptuous banquet, changed glasses and drank until he was tipsy, then let Fang Jun go.
Then he asked the maid to boil water for him to take a bath and change his clothes.
Princess Yan arranged his belt with her bare hands, hung up an exquisite white jade Pixiu, and asked curiously: "What on earth did you two talk about, and why did Your Highness want to go out again at this time?"
Li Tai looked serious. After thinking about it, the princess was too worried and did not tell the truth. He just said: "I have nothing to do these two days. I went to Pheasant Nu for a walk. You don't have to worry."
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But the Yan family can control Li Tai, a prince with a perverse personality, to death. How can he be a stupid person? In an instant, he understood the truth, his pretty face was filled with worry, and she said softly: "Is it because of the easy storage?"
Previously, Li Tai also told her his conjectures since the Youtun Guards were almost poisoned. The couple agreed that this incident probably showed His Majesty's attitude, which is to "support the new prince and cut off all possible Threats to new reserves."
If Li Tai can become the new reserve, it will be a great thing. After all, the reason why Li Tai publicly announced his withdrawal from the competition for the reserve was because he estimated that the reserve was hopeless. But if there is really a chance, who would remain indifferent?
But if one generation cannot become a new reserve, the price will be extremely miserable.
However, neither Li Tai nor the Yan family think that their advantages can match those of Li Zhi, who is younger, smarter and more popular with his father...
Yan understood what method Li Tai had found out from Fang Jun, so he didn't ask any more questions. He just warned: "This time is no better than before. The life and death of the whole family is at stake. I hope your highness will calm down and don't act as willfully as before." .”
Li Tai nodded. He was willful and perverse outside, but he could listen to the princess's words and whispered: "Don't worry, I know what's going on."
Yan sent him out of the hall and watched his figure boarding the carriage and driving away quickly amid the rain. She couldn't help but sigh, full of worry.
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It was raining heavily outside the window, and the rainwater dripped down the eaves into the pottery jar with lotus and fish in front of the window, making a continuous splash. Li Zhi was lying on the rocking chair, holding a book in his hand. He felt distracted. How could he read it?
Princess Jin was dressed in a simple and elegant dress, with her long hair tied into a delicate bun. She walked into the study room with light steps, put a cup of hot tea in her hand on the desk, came behind Li Zhi, and put her slender hands on his shoulders. Kneading slowly, he leaned over and saw Li Zhi's frown, and couldn't help but ask: "What is troubling your highness?"
Li Zhi sighed, threw the book aside, and closed his eyes.
He is now increasingly dissatisfied with his own princess. Although he has shared weal and woe and should raise eyebrows, the human heart is not that simple, and there is no reason for right and wrong, likes and dislikes. Nowadays, the matter of changing the crown prince in the court is very vigorous. Both himself and the King of Wei are considered as candidates for the new crown prince. They are both likely to take the crown prince and then take over the East Palace. But who knows the dangers involved?
It's best if it works. If it doesn't work, I'm afraid there won't even be a way out.
However, her own princess still couldn't stand the encouragement of her natal family. From time to time, she would tell her that she should be brave and enterprising and move forward courageously. The Taiyuan Wang family would give her full support, and then after becoming the prince, she would give more support to the Taiyuan Wang family's natal family members...
Alas, the saying "a close friend is hard to find" is probably true.
For no reason, as he looked at the hazy rain outside the window, a charming and charming face suddenly appeared in his mind, which made his heart skip a beat...
A servant knocked on the door and said, "Your Highness, Your Highness the King of Wei wishes to see you."
Li Zhi and the princess were stunned for a moment, and quickly stood up to straighten their clothes. Princess Jin held his sleeves and asked doubtfully: "Why did King Wei come here at this time? He is your biggest competitor, be careful what he does. Conspiracy.”
Li Zhi shook her hand off angrily and said impatiently: "You have to remember that no matter when and where, the King of Wei is the brother of his mother. If your brother comes to visit, don't you go and have a banquet with Luo to entertain him warmly?" What’s the use of these long-winded words?”
After saying that, he turned around and walked out of the room.
Although this woman was beautiful in color, her brain was too smooth, which made him more and more bored.
If there is such a charming and intelligent beauty by my side, who can not only enjoy the pleasure of bed but also help the emperor to dominate the empire, what more can I ask for...
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When they arrived at the front door of the mansion, they welcomed Li Tai into the mansion and planned to go straight to the main hall to host a banquet. However, Li Tai shook his head and said, "Brother, I came here today because I have important matters to discuss. There are many people here, so why not sit in your study?" Let’s talk about some thoughtful words, brothers.”
Li Zhi was stunned for a moment, nodded thoughtfully, and led Li Tai to the study. After serving tea, he dismissed the two brothers, leaving only the two brothers sitting there.
After taking a sip of tea, Li Tai went straight to the point: "We brothers don't need to hide each other. I came here today just to ask you, Pheasant Slave, what do you think about Yi Chu?"
Li Zhi had no choice but to raise a cup and drink tea to cover up the panic caused by this straightforward words...
Are you planning to use your brother's authority to force yourself to give up your reserve position?
It shouldn’t be...
With his mind spinning, Li Zhi avoided answering and asked: "Brother, why can you teach me?"
Li Tai knew that this boy seemed loyal but was actually cunning, so he didn't take it seriously and said, "People don't tell secrets. My brother has made it known to the world a long time ago that he is not interested in the reserve position."
Li Zhi put down his tea cup and looked at Li Tai with some emotion.
He misunderstood and thought that Li Tai's visit today was to assure him that he would not participate in the fight for the reserve and would willingly give up the reserve to him. This brotherly love really moved him, but he himself could not treat the reserve like this. If there is nothing...
After struggling for a long time, he said calmly: "Brother is so kind, and I am very grateful...but I dare not hide it. If I become the crown prince in the future, I cannot guarantee that I can ensure my brother's safety."
The fight for the throne has long gone beyond the ethics of family ties. Fathers and sons can turn against each other, and siblings can kill each other.
He can pat his chest and promise to "share wealth and honor" with Li Tai at this moment, but when he takes that position in the future, it will affect the interests of the entire empire, and his personal likes and dislikes can only be put aside.
Regardless of whether he is the prince or the king of Wei, he is not only a stumbling block on his way to imperial power, but also the biggest hidden danger to the stability of the empire. Eradicating them is the only outcome. This does not change because of his will...
This time it was Li Tai's turn to be stunned for a moment, then he realized what he was doing and scolded with a smile: "What good things do you want? I don't want this reserve, and you don't want it either!"
Only then did Li Zhi realize that he had misunderstood, and his expression changed: "Brother, what do you mean by this?"
Li Tai glanced at the door and lowered his voice: "Have you forgotten the attempted poisoning in the Youtunwei camp? Our brothers were suspicious of each other because of the reserve position, and one day we would kill each other and defeat each other. Although the winner will die without a burial place, the winner will also be reviled by history and will be infamy for thousands of years.”
Li Zhi looked confused, and for the first time he felt that he didn't have enough brain power: "What do you want to say, brother?"
Li Tai said in a deep voice: "You and I will write to the emperor together, insisting that we will not accept the throne, and jointly recommend the crown prince. We are willing to serve as ministers and assist you willingly forever!"
Li Zhi was silent.
He understood what Li Tai meant. It was probably because Li Tai found it difficult to compete for the reserve. In order to avoid the tragic end after failing to compete for the reserve, he simply asked himself to give up the competition for the reserve with him. And can he ensure victory in the fight for the reserve?
In the past, he would have been seventy percent sure.
But now, I dare not say that I will win... After his father returned from the Eastern Expedition, his temperament changed. He was not only moody, but also irritable and irritable. He beat and scolded the palace people at every turn, and no one could guess what he was thinking.
But compared with Li Tai, I still have some advantages...
And once he writes to his father that he does not want to be crown prince, this will become a restriction for him. If he has the opportunity to become crown prince in the future, he will be regarded by the world as a renegade and shameless villain. Even if he takes the throne, he will not be able to do so. It is inevitable that people all over the world will slander and criticize you.
If his name is not right, his words will not be right, which will become a huge obstacle to his rule of the world...
Seeing that he was hesitant and silent, how could Li Tai not know what he was thinking?
He said angrily: "You kid is always playing tricks. Do you really think that you can win over my brother just by relying on your father's favor? If you don't say anything else, you only need to promise to Dong Gong that I will treat you kindly and never harm you in the future. Do you think Dong Gong Will the subordinate officials completely stand by Brother Wei? Furthermore, Brother Wei has been committed to the prosperity of education in the Tang Dynasty in recent years and has built countless county schools and township schools all over the country, which are very popular among the people. I am respected and loved by the scholars, how could my father not consider this? My brother came here today to advise you not to fight for the throne, not because I don’t want to see brothers fighting against each other, but because I am afraid that I won’t be able to compete with you! , You are certainly smart, but your methods are too soft, just like those foreign relatives who are more educated, so as not to be deceived by them. ”
The Wang family in Taiyuan and the Liu family in Hedong are both relatives of the King of Jin. Few of these guys are capable, but there are many who are ambitious. It was the same group of guys who were jumping up and down to encourage Li Zhi to fight for the throne. In fact, but made no contribution.
Even if Li Zhi succeeds in the fight for the throne and ascends the throne as emperor in the future, I am afraid that it will cause trouble to his relatives, bring instability to the country, and even backfire on the Li and Tang royal family...
Li Zhi smiled bitterly. Although he admitted that what Li Tai said made sense, he felt really uncomfortable in his heart.
After pondering for a long time, it was finally difficult to make a decision. I just felt that it was not right to agree or refuse, so I had to say with a grimace: "This is a big matter and has far-reaching consequences. How about I ask my brother to give me two days of grace so that I can think about it better?"
This matter is related to his life, and he cannot make a hasty decision.
Li Tai nodded and said: "As it should be, I will leave first."
Li Zhi hurriedly said: "Brother, wait a minute, the princess has ordered someone to prepare a banquet. Let us brothers have a drink."
Li Tai shook his head, stood up and looked at him, and said meaningfully: "There are many opportunities to drink. Let's visit the East Palace together someday, have a drink with the prince, and talk about brotherhood... That's it for today, farewell." (This chapter. End)