Chapter 4059: Polite Rejection
Fang Jun shook his head and said: "Your Majesty may not think so."
No matter how confusing everything is, there is one most accurate conclusion - whoever benefits the most will be the most suspect.
The King of Wei was impeached and criticized, and rumors spread and public opinion abounded. The beneficiaries were not only the rival King Jin, who was competing for the throne, but also Li Chengqian, who was still the prince at this moment.
Li Chengqian held the tea cup in his hand and sighed: "Pheasant slave is really clever. The trick of succumbing to the pain of killing will make both Gu and Qingque fall under suspicion. There will definitely be a gap in the father's heart. It doesn't matter if I fall alone, it will be easy for both the father and the emperor to save money. I’m just a little worried about Qingque.”
Judging from the tactics shown by the King of Jin, it can be described as sinister and vicious. If the competition with the King of Wei continues, it is uncertain what kind of conspiracy the King of Wei will encounter. If he is not careful, he will be doomed.
This made him very uncomfortable. The once pure, filial, intelligent, young and shy younger brother became a vicious political figure just because he got involved in the battle for the reserve...
Fang Jun poured out the warm tea in the pot, refilled it with boiling water, poured tea for Li Chengqian, and said: "This matter started with Li Xiyu, and the imperial censor immediately intervened with great momentum. It was not the king of Jin." The power can Domination. It seems that some people in the court have taken refuge with the King of Jin and supported the King of Jin in his bid for the throne. Now, although they have joined forces to suppress the King of Wei, they may turn their swords on His Highness, and the situation is a bit dangerous."
Li Chengqian was silent for a moment and said in a low voice: "The left and right are just deposed, so what is there to worry about? As long as the father does not have a cruel heart, no matter who wins the throne, Qing Que or Pheasant Nu, he will not embarrass the deposed prince. .”
He has great confidence in the relationship between brothers and also believes in the character of the two brothers.
Even throughout the ages, the political situation has never been based on one person's will. Under the mighty trend, even the emperor can only go with the flow sometimes. Who can care about whose life and death...
Fang Jun shook his head. He didn't know whether the Crown Prince was really innocent or helpless. He had to hope that his brothers would appreciate the brotherly love and not harm him after he ascended the throne.
However, Fang Jun traveled through time and saw with his own eyes that history was there. Li Zhi looked innocent and harmless, but his methods were definitely not benevolent. Since he could marry his father's concubine, what couldn't he do? ……
After sitting for a while, the princess sent someone to discuss something with the prince, and Fang Jun said goodbye quietly.
After leaving Daci'en Temple, go all the way north from Daye and Anshanfang, pass Pingkangfang and Chunmingmen Street, and return to Chongrenfang.
As soon as I got off the bus outside the mansion, I saw a long car waiting in front of the door. The steward Lu Cheng was hurriedly going out. He happened to meet Fang Jun and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "His Royal Highness the King of Wei came to the mansion to pay homage. I was thinking of finding you." Erlang is back.”
Fang Jun nodded, walked up the steps slowly and entered the palace through the side door, and walked towards the main hall. He was thinking about the current turmoil in the court and the public, and many targets were pointed at the King of Wei. How could His Highness still have the heart to go there? Fang Jia Lai is a guest?
I'm just afraid that the person who comes here is not kind...
When they came to the main hall, they saw King Wei sitting in the main seat and Princess Gaoyang sitting in the lower hall accompanying the Prime Minister. The two brothers and sisters were laughing and chatting happily.
Fang Jun came forward to greet her, and Princess Gaoyang stood up and said, "My younger sister is going to have a banquet, and my elder brother must stay and have a few drinks at noon."
Li Tai smiled and said: "That's right, sorry for bothering my sister."
Princess Gaoyang smiled sweetly, glanced at Fang Jun's face with her beautiful eyes, turned around and left, her body slim and graceful, wearing a ring.
Fang Jun's heart skipped a beat at the sight of her, and he understood that Li Tai would go to the Three Treasures Hall today for no reason. He was more careful and asked with a smile: "I just accompanied the prince to the Daci'en Temple. I heard that the government and the public were impeaching today." The criticism of His Highness was overwhelming. I was thinking that His Highness should be on pins and needles and unable to eat, but I didn’t expect that I would still have the time to come to the humble house. It was quite surprising.”
Li Tai gave a wry smile and rubbed his face, knowing that it was best not to beat around the bush in front of a smart man like Fang Jun, otherwise he might be led astray...
Then he got straight to the point and asked bluntly: "Erlang, please tell the truth from the bottom of your heart. How does the friendship between us compare to that of the prince?"
When Fang Jun heard this, he smiled bitterly.
I’m really afraid of what will happen...
After thinking about it for a moment, he said slowly: "Wei Chen knows what your Highness wants to say. But please forgive me. Wei Chen is on the side of the prince. It is not only a personal feeling, but also the general trend. Wei Chen can give up his glory. wealth, power It is impressive, but we cannot sit back and watch the rule be reversed and the ancestral lineage decline. That will cause the succession of the throne from now on to be accompanied by bloodshed, and the temporarily strong national power will eventually be consumed in never-ending civil strife. "
He had a better personal relationship with Li Tai, but this was not enough to make him give up his political ideals.
Li Tai naturally refused to give up easily. He leaned his upper body slightly towards Fang Jun and said quickly: "Then I will swear to the sky to give you a guarantee. If you achieve the position of reserve, no matter now or in the future, you will definitely win." I will treat the prince and the family members of the East Palace well! This is a promise that only I can give. Look at the methods that Pheasant Slave is using to suppress and force me to make him the crown prince. It will be difficult for both the prince and me!”
In fact, he has always believed that his greatest advantage at present is that he dares to promise to treat the prince well, and all parties will believe him.
At least it is more convincing than Li Zhi who showed his insidious methods...
Fang Jun was silent, thinking about how to reject Li Tai.
Does he believe in Li Tai's character? Believe it or not.
At least until now, he could be sure that Li Tai had no intention of murdering the crown prince after he ascended the throne, and he could even be tolerant of Li Zhi.
But what about after sitting in that seat?
No one can guarantee it.
The most extreme power in the world brings about the greatest crisis in the world. As the Nine-Five Supreme Being, holding the sun and moon in his hand and holding the Constitution in his mouth, he is always filled with a sense of crisis. Imperial power is the most poisonous poison. It can kill people or yourself. No one can resist its temptation. Everyone will do anything to firmly control the imperial power.
"There are always unscrupulous people who want to harm me" is not just a joke, it is the psychology of every emperor all the time...
As for the idea of switching to King Wei's sect now and trying his best to save the life of the prince after he assists King Wei to ascend the throne, it is even more stupid.
The imperial power is supreme, and it is enough to form a huge wave at any moment. When you are in the court, you are naturally caught up in it, and you can't help it. When the interests of yourself and those around you and your subordinates have been integrated with the imperial power, how can you still maintain the original bottom line?
Just go with the flow.
However, facing Li Tai's longing gaze, he couldn't bear to say the words of rejection after all. After thinking for a long time, he sighed and said: "It's too early to talk about those things. Your Highness should think about how to deal with the current predicament. If it's a little uncomfortable, Be careful, King Jin will be recognized by His Majesty. If Your Majesty already prefers King Jin, what’s the point of making trouble?”
His Majesty Li Er's stubbornness is well known to the world. As long as he believes in that salary, he will not be able to pull back the nine-headed cow.
Li Tai breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. He was most afraid of Fang Jun's categorical rejection, leaving no room for change. Since Fang Jun didn't say anything, it meant that he might defect to him as the situation changes.
As long as there is hope, it is worth fighting for...
Li Tai stared at Fang Jun with burning eyes and asked: "If I persuade the prince, how will Erlang make a decision?"
Fang Jun was silent.
With Li Chengqian's current attitude of being a helpless person, if Li Tai swears to treat him well after he ascends the throne, Li Chengqian will definitely support Li Tai unreservedly and throw away all the subordinate officials of the East Palace...
But in this case, the two brothers crush Li Zhi with force. What will His Majesty Li Er think?
I'm afraid that no matter how His Majesty Li Er decides to kill, once such a situation arises, he will inevitably weigh the left and right and be difficult to make a decision.
However, in fact, this situation was instigated by His Majesty Li Er, and he was afraid that his sons would kill their brothers after they ascended the throne...
It’s really both upright and upright.
Fang Jun said in a deep voice: "If Your Highness still has the slightest idea of competing for the throne, please don't have this idea again and compete with the King of Jin in a fair and just manner. Regardless of victory or defeat, at least there will be no surprises before His Majesty's funeral. But if the powerful unite and bully the weak, how do you think His Majesty will react?”
Li Tai's expression changed. After thinking deeply, he smiled bitterly and said: "If in the past, I knew my father very well, I might have called him over and scolded me. But now... To be honest, I can't guess at all. Revealing my father’s thoughts.”
The two fell silent.
It's not just Li Tai who can't guess His Majesty Li Er's thoughts? No one in the government or the public knows what His Majesty Li Er thinks.
Yi Chu's heart is as hard as stone. This matter must be done and he will not listen to anyone's advice. But at the same time, he was worried that Yi Chu would cause his sons to kill each other due to the struggle for imperial power, and the brothers would fight against each other and fight against each other by blood... Yi Chu's matter was simply self-contradictory. If he wanted his sons to live in peace, he would recognize Li Chengqian's wife. The identity of the son should be stabilized. With Li Chengqian's temperament, there will be no need to embarrass several brothers in the future; but once it is easy to transfer, no matter who ascends the throne, it will inevitably be "unjust and unjust", violating the law of ancestral succession, and civil strife is brewing. Unavoidable.
Otherwise, why did His Majesty Li Er kill Prince Jiancheng and King Yuanji of Qi after the Xuanwu Gate Incident and massacre their heirs and family members, thereby bearing a lifetime of infamy?
Cutting the grass without removing the roots will lead to future troubles.
After a pause, Li Tai said: "But now there are raging rumors and public opinions. I have no power to fight back. Should I just let them slander me in the dark?"
Fang Jun said with a smile: "It's a simple thing. As the saying goes, the person who untied the bell must tie the bell. Sometimes when you encounter a problem, you can go straight to the root cause. No matter how difficult the problem is, it can be solved easily."
Li Tai was stunned at first, then his expression changed, and he said with great joy: "Erlang is worthy of being my wife!"
Fang Jun smiled bitterly, are you comparing yourself to the traitor Cao Mengde, a virtuous corporal, a talented man, or are you praising me for being as talented as Xun Yu?
But none of them are suitable...(End of Chapter)