Chapter 4105: Near miss
The imperial doctor was shivering in the cold wind and rain outside the hall, praying for his fate. The atmosphere inside the Wude Hall was already desolate.
No matter whether they are princes, princes or ministers of civil and military affairs, no matter how loyal or admiring they are to His Majesty Li Er, they will suppress their emotions in their hearts at this moment, because His Majesty Li Er is not only their boss and father, but also their great lord. For the kings of the Tang Empire, their life and death are still beyond simple emotions. They must be responsible for the empire and properly handle all affairs between his majesty's life and death.
Not to mention that it also involves the battle for the throne and the ownership of the throne...
Several imperial doctors with superb medical skills and profound qualifications were busy in front of the imperial couch, and they had been working on it for most of the night.
First, His Majesty's breath became weak and his life was on the verge of death. These imperial doctors rushed to come for consultation. However, no matter how conceited they were about their medical skills, they did not dare to specialize in it at this time. Several people discussed the condition and discussed diagnosis and treatment methods, seemingly knowledgeable. Taking advantage of the strengths of many families, in fact, the responsibilities are equally shared, merits and demerits depend on each other, and no one dares to stand up alone.
After discussion and decision, we began to seek treatment.
Acupuncture and prescriptions were tried all at once, but His Majesty was still not getting better. The foreheads of several old imperial doctors were covered with sweat and they were trembling. They asked their apprentices and subordinates behind them to wipe away the sweat for them and then continued to treat them. They did not dare to Rest.
On one side of the dormitory, Prince Li Chengqian, King Li Tai of Wei, King Li Zhi of Jin, Prince Li Xiaogong of Hejian County, Duke Li Ji of England, Duke Xiao Yu of Song Dynasty, Duke Fang Jun of Yue State and other princes and ministers stood respectfully with their hands tied, nervously watching the busy figures of the imperial doctors. Each one of them has a sinking face and solemn mood.
Everyone knows how the situation will turn out once His Majesty Li Er passes away.
What is particularly important is that His Majesty's illness was so sudden that all parties were not fully prepared and could not muster all their strength to attack in a hurry. Even if he did it reluctantly, there would be loopholes everywhere, and a slight mistake would lead to catastrophe. Wrong, nothing can be done about it.
At this time, everyone hopes that His Majesty will be able to provide good luck to people and heaven, so that he will not give up and return to the west, so as to buy more time for himself...
Fang Jun frowned, feeling extremely heavy.
It had only been a few years since he traveled back to this point, but he had risen from a playboy who was destined to be the laughingstock of the ages to an important minister and military giant. He was a vague boss and had the power to influence this huge empire. Every time he experienced during this period Promotions and rewards almost all involve His Majesty Li Er.
Although he has knowledge and vision beyond this era, without His Majesty Li Er's connivance and favor, it would have been impossible to achieve today's status and achievements in such a short period of time.
If he is a thousand-mile horse that has traveled through the ages, then His Majesty Li Er is a Bole with a sharp eye, otherwise those things that transcend the times would never have been implemented so quickly in the Tang Dynasty...
Therefore, in the past, in addition to the infinite admiration for His Majesty Li Er, an eternal wise king, there was also a bit of admiration for the elders. Now, this eternal wise king is about to suffer from an overdose of mercury and mercury medicine due to a confused moment. He was destined to die, and his heart was full of regret, and his sadness was beyond words.
Beside him, the two brothers Li Chengqian and Li Zhi had solemn faces, and their hands clenched into fists under the cover of their sleeves.
His Majesty Li Er has devoted a lot of effort to the education of his children since he came to the throne. He appointed Li Chengqian as the crown prince. He not only invited famous teachers to teach him, but also always cared for him and taught him by words and deeds. He also raised the young slaves and Sizi after the funeral of Queen Wende. By his side, he compensated for the pain of losing his mother at such a young age.
There is a deep affection between father and son, which is rare in the history of the royal family.
Even though Li Chengqian wanted to depose the crown prince several times over the years, it was inevitable that Li Chengqian would harbor resentment, but he never thought that his father would one day die young...
But at this moment, both of them suppressed their inner worries and sorrows, and their minds were working rapidly, preparing for how to face the ensuing situation once their father's treatment failed.
A military encounter is almost inevitable.
Of course, the most urgent thing at the moment is to determine whether the father has left any legacy.
Generally speaking, based on the experience of the father who had fainted and his life was at stake before, the edict should be prepared early and placed in a secret place under the control of the most trusted person. If an accident occurs, the edict can be taken out to ensure a smooth transition of the government. , to prevent some ambitious people from usurping power and seeking rebellion.
But after all, my father was in his prime, and when he got sick from time to time, he didn't necessarily think of the worst, and he would inevitably have some taboos.
Therefore, no one knows whether there is any posthumous edict.
Regarding the current situation, there is a huge difference between whether there is an imperial edict or not...
Li Xiaogong and Li Ji looked at each other with heavy hearts, looking at each other with deep suspicion.
As the leaders of the court and clan, if anything happens to His Majesty, they represent the highest power of the Tang Dynasty and have the authority to decide the direction of the empire. But once the prince and the king of Jin compete for the throne, can they seriously treat it from a fair and just perspective?
There is no justice in the world, only the human heart.
But people's minds are unpredictable, whether it is power, kindness, or interests.
Once the two of them have different positions and choose to support different goals for various reasons, the result is that the empire center is divided into two.
This is the worst case scenario, but both of them lack enough trust in each other...
Everyone has different thoughts, but the root of everything lies in His Majesty Li Er who is being treated. As long as His Majesty Li Er is safe and sound, all crises will naturally disappear.
……
Until the white fish belly appeared outside the window, and the light rain that had fallen all night gradually stopped. The imperial doctors who had been busy for most of the night finally stopped treating her. One of the imperial doctors, who had white hair and beard and was tall and thin, walked towards the prince and others while wiping sweat.
Everyone's hearts tightened.
The imperial doctor walked up to Li Chengqian, bowed his hands to the ground, and said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty, your Majesty is fine for the time being, but the situation is not optimistic. He still cannot be revived for a while. The imperial doctor still needs to observe from the side. If anything is wrong, he should be treated immediately. Treatment.”
Everyone relaxed a little and let out a long breath...
Li Chengqian returned the gift and said gratefully: "Thanks to all of you for your amazing medical skills, I can't thank you enough. I also ask you to do your best. When my father recovers and I come to my house, I will give you a big thank you."
King Li Tai of Wei and King Li Zhi of Jin also saluted and expressed their thanks.
The old imperial doctor shook his head, disapproving of the thank-you gifts from His Highnesses. The job of an imperial physician is full of risks. If the method is correct and His Majesty can be cured, he will be rewarded with numerous rewards. But if something unexpected happens, the whole family may be buried with him. ……
"Your Highness does not need to be like this. This is an old man's duty. Your Majesty is fine for the time being, but your body is extremely weak and needs good ventilation and rest. Please move outside the palace so as not to disturb your Majesty."
"That's it, good work."
Li Chengqian saluted again, then looked up at His Majesty Li Er's figure on the imperial couch with red eyes, turned around and walked out of the bedroom.
The rest didn't dare to stay, and filed out after them.
The side hall was crowded with people, many ministers, military generals, and clan members gathered here to wait for news. When they saw the prince and his entourage coming out, they hurriedly gathered around them. With worried faces and even tears streaming down their faces, they asked anxiously how his majesty was doing.
Li Chengqian repeated the words of the imperial doctor, comforted everyone, and said: "Everyone must be tired after waiting all night. My father has nothing to do at the moment. You are all the pillars of the imperial court. You must not neglect the affairs of the imperial court. Please go back individually. In the government, I will work hard to live up to my father’s expectations.”
"Don't worry, Your Highness, I will never slack off."
"Your Majesty, with your good fortune and good fortune, will definitely recover. Your Highness, please do not worry too much."
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After the crowd dispersed, Li Chengqian and others came to a palace on the other side. Several short tables were placed side by side, with porridge and side dishes on them. After a night of worry, everyone was hungry and tired, so they all sat down to enjoy. Breakfast.
After the meal, the waiter put away the dishes, poured a pot of hot tea in front of everyone, and then everyone left outside.
Li Chengqian picked up the tea cup and took a sip, closing his eyes slightly and saying nothing.
Li Zhi lowered his head and watched the teacup in front of him move.
The atmosphere is a little weird...
Li Xiaogong held the tea cup in his hand, thought for a moment and then put it down. He coughed lightly and said, "Although His Majesty had a near miss last night, he has not yet passed the critical period and is not optimistic. In my opinion, your Highnesses are still You should stay in the palace to take care of your illness as a filial piety."
This is the most sensitive time. The prince is unwilling to be deposed, and the King of Jin is unwilling to give up the good situation. If the two sides are not careful, a conflict will break out, and then evolve into a war for the entire center. This is something he absolutely does not want as the leader of the clan. Would like to see.
Of course, if something unexpected happens to His Majesty, no one can prevent such a scene from happening.
I just hope to delay it as much as possible, in case His Majesty is lucky enough to be able to wake up for a moment and completely implement the throne...
You can't let your sons fight for the throne before His Majesty's funeral, right?
The so-called filial piety is vulnerable to the imperial power. In order to completely implement the ownership of the throne, it is very likely that the prince and the king of Jin will start a war in advance. After all, as long as the other party is completely defeated, no one can threaten his position as the prince from now on, no matter what. Whether His Majesty lives or dies, the dust will surely settle on his throne.
Of course, everyone understood this truth and also understood Li Xiaogong's move to place the two highnesses and their respective trusted ministers under house arrest in the palace. They remained silent for a while and had no objection.
Neither the prince nor the king of Jin dared to anger Li Xiaogong rashly. At this moment, Li Xiaogong is still neutral. Once he favors one party, with his unparalleled influence within the clan, it will be a fatal blow to the other party.
Only Li Tai ignored it, raised his eyebrows and sneered: "I understand Uncle Wang's thoughts, but has Uncle Wang ever thought about how long we will be kept under house arrest? Three days? Ten days? Until my father recovers? Or should we wait until our father’s death? With all due respect, it will come sooner or later, and no one can stop it.”
Just looking at my father's current situation, it's almost impossible to wake up. It's just a matter of how long he can survive.
Why not just let them out, and let us watch them fight to the death, and then support the winner as the heir apparent, and support him as the throne after his father's death?
You have resorted to such means, both under house arrest and under martial law. In the final analysis, you all have your own agendas, but you still insist on speaking out like a public-spirited person, which is simply ridiculous...
Li Xiaogong glared at Li Tai coldly, his face as dark as water. (End of chapter)