Chapter 4080 A different mind
Cheng Chumo clicked his tongue, thinking that he couldn't understand his father's operations with his limited brains, so he didn't need to ask any more questions and just obeyed...
However, there is still a little worry tangled in my heart: "What my father said is true, but what if His Majesty has something that he cannot bear to say before Yi Chu's edict is promulgated?"
Cheng Yaojin was so angry that he puffed his beard and glared. He put the tea cup heavily on the table and said angrily: "I have been talking about my feelings for so long in vain? How can you, an idiot, be my son? As long as Yi Chu's edict is not promulgated for a day, The Crown Prince is still the Crown Prince. In Your Majesty's absence, the Crown Prince is the king of a country, and is naturally the one to whom we will swear allegiance to the death. Do you need to ask?"
Cheng Chu said silently: "But after all, the Shandong family supports the King of Jin. How will my father handle himself then?"
At the beginning, the Shandong family gave great support to the Cheng family, asking for soldiers and money, and their treatment was almost not as good as that of Li Ji. Now, after decades, they finally have the opportunity to establish the power of Conglong. How can you say " Is it enough to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country?
No matter how dull Cheng Chumo is about these things, he still understands the principle of "family and country" spoken by aristocratic families. Put family first and then country. If the family business is not prosperous, who cares about the country?
This time, Cheng Yaojin did not reprimand him, but was a little surprised: "You are so stupid that you can think of this problem, so you are not too stupid...but you are still very stupid after all. What if the Shandong family is dissatisfied? We don't have to express our position early. , only claiming to be loyal to His Majesty, there will naturally be someone standing in front when the time comes.”
With the change of imperial power, if you choose the right one, you will benefit a lot, but if you choose the wrong one, you will be doomed.
Cheng Yaojin didn't have much obsession with power. He didn't care whether he had power in the government or the public. If he were to rule the world, he knew he didn't have the ability.
In this case, why take great risks to try to achieve success?
As long as he occupies the capital and assumes the responsibility of guarding the capital, it is enough to be able to avoid being excluded during the change of imperial power.
Cheng Chumo understood his father's attitude and nodded quickly. However, he was curious in his heart and couldn't help but ask: "In my father's opinion, which side do you favor?"
Cheng Yaojin kicked the eldest son in the leg, drove him out, and cursed: "Your Majesty is still alive, and you are so disrespectful. Do you really think that I can't kill my relatives out of justice? Get out of here, you have been stared at for these two days." Everywhere in the capital, if there is any omission, look carefully at your good skin!”
When the eldest son hurriedly retreated, Cheng Yaojin grabbed the teacup and took a sip. He found it bland and tasteless, so he threw the teacup aside and muttered: "One or two of them are either staring at the big position, or thinking about the power of Conglong. If you are willing to sacrifice your life and property, why bother?”
I got up and went to the bed on the side, lying down with my clothes on, but I couldn’t sleep with my eyes wide open...
Who has a better chance?
It seems that the King of Jin has the support of the powerful families in Shandong and Jiangnan, and His Majesty has his own preference, so he should have an advantage in the fight for the throne. However, King Wei is old after all, and it is too much to abolish the elder and establish the younger. Giving the throne to King Jin really broke the rules.
And the performance of King Jin cannot convince the public...
What's more, do you really think that the prince took refuge in Da Ci'en Temple to stay out of the fight for the crown prince, and he just thought he was lying down without any distracting thoughts?
Just looking at the tit-for-tat momentum between Fang Jun and Jin Wang tonight, we know that the East Palace may not be willing to accept it.
At the very least, if you want to get a chance for the prince to survive, you must show an appropriate attitude and strength, and reach an agreement with the new crown prince. Otherwise, how can you trust the prince and the heir apparent's lives to the new crown prince's "brothers, friends, and brotherly respect"? superior?
Even if His Majesty issues the edict of Yi Chu at this moment and confirms the new crown prince, the fight for the crown prince is far from being finalized. The situation is turbulent, so we should stay away appropriately and not get involved...
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Outside the Jinguang Gate, the Youhouwei camp is located.
It was not yet dawn, but there were torches everywhere in the camp, and it was as bright as day. The soldiers had already put on leather armor and shoulder pads under the instructions of their respective captains, wiped their swords, and were ready for battle at any time. The horses were fed by the grooms, put on protective gear, and led out of the stables.
The whole military camp was busy with people shouting and screaming.
In the Chinese military tent, Yu Wenshiji and Yuchi Gong were sitting across from each other. On the table in the middle was a defense map near Chang'an, which listed the establishment, number, types of troops, generals and so on of the garrison troops at a glance. .
The most eye-catching one among them is Zuo Wuwei, who has settled in Chang'an City to guard the capital. A small flag with the word "Cheng" on it is particularly clear...
Yuchi Gong sighed: "Zuo Wuwei has entered Chang'an. It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind about the hesitation about the ownership of the throne. The chances of King Jin's victory have greatly increased."
He didn't really care whether the new prince was the King of Jin or the King of Wei, but leading the army to Chang'an as a symbol of stabilizing the court situation not only represented His Majesty Li Er's trust, but also the biggest factor in quickly moving closer to the new prince in the future. capital.
Who doesn’t want to make a contribution to the dragon, be prosperous and wealthy for generations to come, and hold military power for a long time?
However, at this moment when the Guanlong Clan gradually intends to support the Prince of the East Palace, Cheng Yaojin’s entry to Beijing is nothing less than a blow to the Guanlong Clan...
If we cannot support the East Palace to stabilize its position as a reserve and thus achieve outstanding achievements, how will it be able to gain a foothold in the future and restore its glory?
Yu Wenshiji also looked solemn, but said comfortingly: "The imperial edict of Yi Chu has not been issued for a long time. Who knows what your Majesty is thinking? The throne of King Jin may not be stable, and the chance of the East Palace may not be lost. Even Wei The king still has a chance, not to mention His Majesty's sudden move. However, the condition of the dragon is not yet known. If something happens, who can guarantee what will happen? You are also an old man who has been in battle for a long time. At this time, you should be focused and stable, and wait until the situation changes and you can make a final decision. .”
With all the Guanlong clan withdrawing from the court, he, the new "leader", was also far away from the center. He was not even qualified to enter the Tai Chi Palace when His Majesty suddenly fainted...
But that's not important. What's important is that the situation must have changed.
No matter whether His Majesty is in a coma and has things he cannot bear to say, or whether His Majesty recovers and immediately issues the edict of Yi Chu, all forces will not allow King Jin to securely sit on the throne.
Waiting for the situation to change, and then taking action accurately at the right time, whether supporting the East Palace to stabilize the reserve position, or assisting either the King of Wei or the King of Jin to achieve a great position, will create a completely different situation for the Guanlong clan.
Of course, this move is nothing more than picking grains from the fire, with many dangers. Once you choose the wrong target to support, there will be no room for error. The outcome can only be a complete defeat, and the entire Guanlong clan will never be able to recover...
But precisely because of this, Yu Wenshi and his vision gradually became firmer. Back then, Sun Wuji was able to support His Majesty Li Er and achieve unprecedented glory for the Guanlong clan. Why can't he follow the plan and save the Guanlong clan from decline again today?
Some people have been right all their lives, but once they are wrong, their judgment is sealed and they will never change their mind.
And some people are mediocre all their lives, but as long as they succeed once in the end, they will shine through the history and be the talk of the world...
Yuchi Gong nodded silently, but his spirits were not high.
No matter how you look at it, King Jin has a greater chance of winning, and with the support of the Shandong and Dilemma clans, how can they take the Guanlong clan in their eyes?
If His Majesty returns to normal, there may be one last thread of suspense about the throne. But if His Majesty falls asleep from now on, or even does something unbearable to be said, who can take back the throne from King Jin?
The Zuowu Guards under Cheng Yaojin are one of the most elite armies among the Sixteen Guards. They are currently stationed in Chang'an and backed by a thick and solid city wall. Who can break through the city? When the Taiji Palace is under the control of King Jin, it is as if the fame and great righteousness are all in his hands. Even if he pretends to be self-reliant, who can do anything about it?
As long as all the East Palace is destroyed and imitated the "Xuanwumen Incident", the emperor's position will surely fall into the hands of the King of Jin. After the "Xuanwu Sect Incident", His Majesty Li Er had great courage and broad-mindedness. He only punished the chief culprits and ignored the rest. This allowed many people to be saved. However, the Jin King's foundation is now unstable and his strength is not enough to crush him. He suppressed all parties, and he did not have the courage to do so. If he wanted to secure the throne, he could only eliminate dissidents and massacre.
All opponents will be liquidated and no one will die...
The more he thought about it, the more his heart beat.
Even though he is from the Guanlong lineage, his power and status are all obtained through actual military service, and he has not received much support or favor from the Guanlong clan. Why should he be tied to them now and gradually embark on this dead end?
He glanced at Yu Wenshiji without trace from the end of his eyes, and an idea came to his mind.
Wealth is sought in danger. If you want to ensure the power and status of the Yuchi family, and if you want to be prosperous and prosperous in the future, you may have to hide your ruthlessness for a while...
Naturally, Yu Wenshi didn't know that the man in front of him, who had high hopes from all the Guanlong clan, had a different intention. After thinking for a while, he couldn't sit still. He stood up and said, "I still have to find a way to enter the palace. I can't grasp the true situation of your majesty. It is too passive, and it is difficult to respond even if changes occur, which is very inappropriate.”
Yuchi Gong was astonished: "How did you get into the palace?"
Now that the Guanlong family is being ostracized and even more guilty, how can they still be qualified to enter the palace to find out the news at this time?
Yu Wenshiji took the cloak on the side, put it on his body, and said with a smile: "Even if I am guilty, my old face still has some dignity. Even if I kneel in front of the palace gate and beg, those people will You have to remember some of the past feelings. You should prepare your troops and wait for the news. Don't slack off. "
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Seeing Yu Wenshi and his old body hunched out of the tent, Yuchi Gong's cheeks twitched. He first felt a trace of hesitation in his heart, and then suppressed it firmly.
People go to higher places, and water flows to lower places.
Nowadays, the Guanlong Clan is almost like a rat on the street, everyone is shouting at it, and no one can avoid it. Except for Yu Wenshi and other old people who are still struggling hard, who among the younger generation of each family is optimistic about the future of the Guanlong Clan?
This big ship once cut through the waves and moved forward indomitably, but today, it is leaking, decaying, and it is time to sink... (End of Chapter)