Chapter 4594 Emergency Self-Rescue
Fang Jun hurriedly said: "How dare I hold a grudge? Your Majesty's handling of this matter is not inappropriate. Wei Chen cannot control the Jinwu Guards all the time, so we should avoid suspicion. Besides, the salt affairs matter is imminent, and Wei Chen really has nothing to do with it." I am still wasting my energy on the reorganization of the Jinwu Guards, so I came here to resign from Your Majesty today and plan to rush to Hedong to take up my post in the next two days."
Li Chengqian saw that Fang Jun's expression was natural and did not seem to be hiding, so he felt relieved, nodded and said: "The salt affairs are concerned about the national financial system. I ask Erlang to pay attention to it. No matter what, just go ahead and do it."
After all, I feel guilty for influencing Jin Wuwei, so I feel that I should be compensated in other ways.
The Hedong Salt Lake is nominally under the jurisdiction of the country, but in fact it has been controlled by the Hedong family for generations. It is deeply rooted and has huge influence. If you want to rectify the salt affairs, you will inevitably leverage the interests of the Hedong family. The resistance you may encounter is obvious. Although Fang Jun has outstanding talents, it is difficult to rectify the salt affairs. He can't kill all the children of the Hedong family, right?
Under such circumstances, the support from the emperor is particularly important...
Fang Jun beamed with joy: "Thank you, Your Majesty. I will not disappoint Your Majesty when I go to rectify the salt affairs this time."
Li Chengqian said with emotion: "How has Erlang ever let me down? Even in the most difficult time, when he was clearly on the verge of despair, he still managed to turn the tables and win with the help of Erlang. For me, Erlang is a God-given general."< br>
These words are really not false words that he made to win people's hearts. If it weren't for Fang Jun, how would he, Li Chengqian, be where he is today?
Even though Fang Jun had to be suppressed due to the situation, the gratitude towards Fang Jun in his heart never diminished at all, and he never thought about attacking Fang Jun like those emperors in history who cut off their heroes after they came to power. He does not have great ambitions in politics, but only wants to strengthen the empire and benefit the people. He is willing to write a good story about the monarch and his ministers together.
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After Fang Jun left, Li Chengqian said to Li Junxian: "Let's investigate secretly. No matter who is involved, don't get involved with the Duke of Yue. Let the Duke of Yue go to Hedong to rectify the salt affairs in peace, and let the affairs of the clan be left to his own devices." To the King of Hejian County and the King of Han.”
"Here."
Li Junxian responded respectfully, and couldn't help but sigh in his heart. The only person in the world today who truly deserves the words "Jane is in the Emperor's heart" is Fang Jun.
Of course, the reason why Fang Jun was so trusted and favored by His Majesty was due to his unwavering support. If Fang Jun had not strongly supported Li Chengqian at the beginning, Emperor Taizong would have been easy to lose. Later, Fang Jun stood firm In front of Li Chengqian, he fought bloody battles and sacrificed his life to defeat mutinies and rebellions one after another and ensure the stability of the throne.
Such loyalty and meritorious deeds are worthy of any holy family member.
However, sometimes there are not so many reasons to explain, and there are not so many "natural things". There are many examples of "the cunning rabbit dies and the running dog is cooked". Killing the donkey is nothing new...
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"What? Helan Chushi was imprisoned by the 'Baiqisi' because of corruption?"
In the palace of the Prince of Xiangyi County, Li Shenfu's eyes widened in surprise, obviously frightened and caught off guard.
Li Xiaoxie pinched his brows and said worriedly: "There are people of mine in the Jinwu Guard. This is absolutely true. I thought that he relied on Fang Jun to enter the Jinwu Guard. He had a transcendent status in the Jinwu Guard and no one dared to offend him, so he relied on his I can get some armor and weapons because of my position... Now that he has been taken away by the 'Baiqisi', if it is leaked, it will be a big deal."
As a clan member, gathering and controlling weapons in private, no matter what his intentions are, is a capital crime. As long as Li Chengqian is serious, no one can save him. Even if you want to be involved in a big way, the entire Duke of Xi will have to pay for it.
Fortunately, Li Chengqian is a kind-hearted person, and there may be a glimmer of hope...
Li Shenfu also frowned and complained: "You, you, you, how many times have I told you to be careful, but you just don't listen. How will it end like this now?"
Li Xiaoxie was helpless: "Helan Chushi was the Jinwu Guard position that Wu Shunniang had requested for him from Fang Jun. I thought that all the Jinwu Guards would sell Fang Jun's favor no matter what. Even if the corruption incident happened, it would only be dealt with within the Jinwu Guards. , who would have expected that Cen Changqian’s child would directly Handing the person over to the 'Baiqisi'? Originally, there was a back-up to this matter. Even if Fang Jun learns of this matter, no matter how he reacts, he will be involved in the clan, which will further deepen the disagreement between him and His Majesty... But Who would have guessed that this kid Cen Changqian would ruin things.”
What about gathering armor and bows and crossbows? Everyone in the Jinwu Guard is Fang Jun's subordinate. Once the incident occurs, Fang Jun will definitely ensure that the generals of the Jinwu Guard suppress the incident and get involved. Otherwise, how can he explain it to His Majesty?
In this way, Fang Jun committed the crime of "deceiving the emperor", and his relationship with Li Chengqian was no longer close.
But now Helan Chushi was escorted to the "Baiqisi" and delivered directly to Li Chengqian. Without Fang Jun to suppress the matter, how could Li Chengqian dare to give up on the matter of collecting ordnance? At the same time, Fang Jun also took it out. With Fang Jun's political sense, he could get away completely.
Li Shenfu scolded: "You are so stupid. I will be killed by you idiots sooner or later!"
Li Xiaoxie said aggrievedly: "Uncle, you asked me to collect more armor and bows and crossbows for use in times of trouble, but how do I have any military connections? I can only secretly contact the Guanlong clan and find a channel through their past relationships... …You can’t just blame me if something goes wrong now, right?”
There were two consecutive mutinies in which the clan was involved. The result was that almost all the clan's hands in the army were cut off, leaving no soldiers to control. Under such circumstances, if you want to gather some armor, bows and crossbows to equip your own soldiers and dead soldiers, you can only find another way.
The original idea was excellent. The Jinwu Guard has not yet been reorganized and is a mess. It is very easy to take the opportunity to get some armor and crossbows. Even if the incident occurs, with the relationship between Wu Shunniang and Fang Jun that is well known to the world, how can it be done? Difficult Helan Chushi?
Even if Helan Chushi's head was chopped off with a knife, the matter would never be leaked.
But a dumbfounded Cen Changqian caused trouble...
Li Shenfu returned the scolding, but he had to find a way to calm the situation and eliminate hidden dangers. He thought for a while and said, "You can go back to your house to clean up later, and then go to Tai Chi Palace to apologize."
"What?!"
Li Xiaoxie was startled and lost his voice: "Uncle, can you let me die?"
Li Shenfu's stained hands slammed the table and cursed: "If you don't go, we will die together!"
Li Xiaoxie was frightened to death: "The clan gathered armor and bows and crossbows secretly. This is a capital crime! Besides, this matter was ordered by the uncle. How can I be allowed to bear the responsibility of the crime alone? Unless I don't want to bear it, it's really I can’t afford it!”
You asked me to do this, and now you want me to take the blame after it happens?
You think beautifully!
Li Shenfu said angrily: "He is so stupid! Now that Helan Chushi has been sent to the 'Baiqisi', can you expect him to keep silent under the torture of the 'Baiqisi'? Now, His Majesty's side You must already know this. Whether you live or die depends on your Majesty’s thoughts. Do you think you can hide away?”
Li Xiaoxie knelt at the feet of Li Shenfu with a pop, hugged Li Shenfu's legs, and cried loudly: "Uncle, save me, I don't want to die!"
Inexplicably, the phrase "do great things without cherishing your own life" came to Li Shenfu's mind. How could he achieve great things if he was surrounded by people who rushed forward when there were benefits but were helpless when encountering difficulties?
But now that the matter has come to this, there is nothing to regret, there is no way out.
He sighed and said in a calm tone: "Don't panic. It's not too late to save you. Asking you to bear a thorn in front of Tai Chi Palace to plead guilty is not asking you to die, but the only way to survive. When the time comes, you will kneel in front of the temple. Outside Tianmen, tell the story about being extorted by Fang Jun and let all the passers-by hear. Our clan has been extorted by Fang Jun. This powerful minister was forced into such a desperate situation, and the reason why you gathered up your armor and bows in private was because you were frightened by Fang Jun's aggressive momentum, lest Fang Jun would one day rush into the Duke's Mansion and cut you to death with a thousand knives. You can go to The guards in the mansion lacked weapons and ice blades, so they had to resort to this strategy in order to protect themselves.”
"Is this...is this okay?"
Li Xiaoxie was still hesitant.
"One more thing, Helan Chushi is Fang Jun's man. You insist that he took the initiative to sell armor and crossbows to you. He may not have the motive to lure you into doing wrong things... Didn't Li Chengqian flaunt himself as 'benevolent, righteous and generous'? Let’s see if he dares to kill you, the Duke of Xi, so that the world can see what kind of character he really is!”
This is "moral kidnapping". Aren't you "benevolent, righteous and generous"? Then how can you kill all the princes of the clan who have done wrong things but have corrected them?
But I have to say that this point is indeed targeted at Li Chengqian's "personality", and the effect may not be as good as usual.
It doesn't matter whether Li Chengqian will be angered or not. As long as the current crisis is overcome, there will be no hidden dangers when Li Chengqian's throne is not guaranteed.
After hearing this, Li Xiaoxie was finally not so panic-stricken. He thought about it and felt that this move might be successful. Moreover, as Li Shenfu said, the matter has been exposed. Life and death can only be determined by Li Chengqian's thoughts, and others cannot protect him at all. he.
If you want to get out of this matter, you can only fight on your own...
Immediately, Li Xiaoxie made up his mind to return to the mansion, explain to his wife, concubines and children, and then he rode out of the mansion and went to Tai Chi Palace.
When he arrived at Chengtian Gate, he got off his horse and knelt on the ground in front of the officials and pedestrians who were constantly coming and going. Then he paused on the ground and cried loudly: "I am guilty, and I beg your majesty to forgive me!"
When Li Chengqian in the Taiji Palace heard about this, he immediately laughed angrily and said to Li Junxian: "Look, these shameless people are the clan of the Tang Dynasty! The clan is like this, but I still have to do everything possible to maintain it. , and even went so far as to suppress the hero’s humerus, which is simply ridiculous!” (End of Chapter)