Chapter 4702: Headstrong and conceited
In Fang Jun's heart, Li Chengqian has never been the kind of tyrannical monarch who is "decisive in killing" and "willed to have his own way". His character is too weak and his willpower is not strong enough. His thoughts and decisions are easily influenced by the outside world. He is hesitant every time he encounters major events, and he cannot go all out after making a decision...
However, today, Li Chengqian's attitude was unexpectedly firm.
Fang Jun persuaded him sincerely: "Your Majesty, you can't do anything to the limit, and you can't use all your strength. Now that you are firmly on the throne and ruling the world, it is natural for you to cut off the traitors, but you should also leave room for unforeseen circumstances."
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Just like the rumors going around nowadays, why bother?
You can completely use other methods to achieve your goal without having to be so desperate and regardless of the consequences...
Unexpectedly, Li Chengqian couldn't listen at all. He asked instead: "Emperor Taizong passed away in his prime. Do you think it has something to do with those old ministries that were built?"
Fang Jun pondered and said: "Not only is there no real evidence for this matter, there is not even half a clue. I dare not speak nonsense."
"It's just you and me, the king and my ministers, here. I just ask you, have you ever thought that in your heart?"
Fang Jun was silent for a moment, then nodded helplessly.
Although Emperor Taizong's health has been much worse than before in recent years, he has a good foundation and was a strong general who could charge into battle back then, so he would not have died of such a sudden illness. On the surface, they all suspected that it was caused by the medicine given by Emperor Taizong's favored Monk during his lifetime, but the truth is complicated and confusing, and the truth may not be that simple.
Who is Emperor Taizong? When it comes to being wise and powerful, few emperors in ancient and modern times can match them. Are they really stupid enough to die after swallowing the pills of the monks?
If that is a conspiracy, it must involve countless people, involve a huge and meticulous plan, mobilize unimaginable manpower and material resources... only a handful of people can do it.
The "Jianji Jiji Ministry" is the most questionable force.
Li Chengqian said angrily: "Emperor Taizong is as big-hearted as the sea. He ignored those people and even promoted them to high positions and entrusted them with important responsibilities. As a result, they repaid evil with kindness and kindness with hatred. How can I tolerate it? In addition, such a poisonous line Snakes are lurking in the dark, and they are definitely watching me. As long as I am a little negligent, I will follow in the footsteps of Emperor Taizong... Even if I ignore the overall situation, do you think they will let me go?"
Fang Jun sighed helplessly.
Li Chengqian took a breath and softened his attitude: "I know what you said is reasonable, but time is running out for me now. If I relax, they will definitely take advantage of it. How can I guard against thieves for a thousand days if I can only be a thief for a thousand days? Blind defense is No, it’s impossible to guard against them! But they lurk in the dark and dress up in various ways, making it difficult to tell the true from the traitor. Only by luring the snake out of the hole can we catch them all and completely eliminate the hidden danger.”
The truth is this, but Fang Jun is quite critical of Li Chengqian's methods.
"Your Majesty, even if you lure a snake out of its hole, why do you do it in this way? The reputation of a humble minister is not worth mentioning, how can the queen's reputation be compromised?"
This rumor cannot be groundless, there must be a reason for it. The one with the most reasonable motive is Li Chengqian, because it fits his plan.
The power of the Supreme Being in the World is too tempting, and there are many people who want to regicide and usurp the throne, but not everyone can bear the backlash of the "crime of regicide". Although the world has long since collapsed, the core of Confucianism is still The most important point of the "Three Cardinal Guidelines and Five Constant Rules" is that "the king serves as the guideline for his ministers." It is never allowed for those below to usurp the superior and use their ministers to kill the king.
Whoever dares to do this will be punished by the whole world.
So when doing this kind of thing, you either hide the truth or find a shield.
Fang Jun is absolutely unwilling to be a shield, even if it is just a way to lure the snake out of its hole...
Li Chengqian said warmly: "You and I are monarchs and ministers, but in fact we are as close as brothers. We should trust each other and treat each other honestly. How can I ruin your reputation and that of the queen? What's more, it is my face that will be hurt in the end. Such a stupid thing, I Not for that.”
Fang Jun was suspicious: "Who did that?"
Li Chengqian said: "It doesn't matter. As long as you and I work hand in hand, what's the point of some rumors? On the contrary, such behavior has given us an excellent opportunity. How can we follow the trend and take advantage of the situation?"
Fang Jun was silent. He knew he couldn't refuse. When an emperor gave up the reputation of a queen just to lure out the traitors hiding in the dark, and tried his best to complete the victory in one battle, no one could object.
But he still reminded of the dangers involved: "Brothers Li Anyan and Li Sixian seem to have exposed their flaws, but the thieves will never be discovered by us so easily. There must be back-ups. People around His Majesty must carefully screen them and be more cautious at all times." .”
Li Chengqian nodded heavily and followed suit: "Don't worry, I'm not a fool. How could I be fooled by the bait that the thief deliberately exposed? I have already set up a dragnet around me. As long as there is the slightest movement, the thief will be caught, and then he will follow the clues and catch them all."
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A fierce quarrel broke out in the Imperial Study Room. His Majesty rebuked Fang Jun for being arrogant and domineering and having no regard for the emperor. Fang Jun retorted that His Majesty had listened to rumors and did not distinguish between right and wrong. The servants and palace people standing outside the door were trembling and trembling, fearing that Chi Yu would be harmed.
After a long time, Fang Jun led the door out, and the sound of broken porcelain could be heard in the imperial study behind him...
Wang De was worried, so he stepped forward and said: "Old slave sends the Duke of Yue out of the palace."
Fang Jun stood on the stone steps in front of the door, snorted and said, "I'm going to pay my respects to the queen, and you can lead the way."
"Huh?"
Wang De and the people in the palace were shocked. The Taiji Palace was a big sieve. While news from the palace was transmitted to the outside at will, news from outside the palace could also flow in quickly. They had all heard the rumors about the queen and Fang Jun in the market. This is the reason why His Majesty is so angry. If you don't try your best to avoid suspicion at this time, how can you take the initiative to come to the door?
"This..."
Wang De was sweating a little and didn't dare to agree.
His Majesty is still watching in the imperial study behind him...
Fang Jun ignored him, walked down the steps, and walked directly towards the Li Zheng Palace.
Wang De quickly arranged for two palace men to go into the imperial study to tidy up, while he followed Fang Jun...
Passing by Daji Hall, Wang De couldn't help but whisper: "Why should the Duke of Yue be angry with Your Majesty? After all, there is a difference between monarch and minister."
Fang Jun said as he walked: "It's not that I don't care about the difference between monarch and minister, it's really that your Majesty has gone too far. Those rumors that slander the queen outside will be known to be false by a discerning person, but your majesty believes them to be true. In his heart, what kind of person the queen is, I What kind of person is that? Who can believe those nonsense? ”
Wang De didn't dare to speak.
When he arrived at the entrance of the Li Zheng Hall, Fang Jun stopped and said to Wang De: "You go inside and tell me that I have come to see you. Those rumors don't matter to me, but the queen has a noble temperament and abides by etiquette. How can she be slandered like that?" Can you take it lightly? Since Your Majesty doesn’t come to comfort the Queen, then I will.”
Wang De: "..."
Fangjiro, are you serious? !
Your Majesty has not done what he should have done. You have to do it for Your Majesty...
Fang Jun glared and scolded: "What are you doing stupidly? Come in quickly and report."
"...here."
Wang De did not dare to say anything and hurriedly entered the Li Zheng Hall.
He immediately turned around, and two female officials followed behind him: "The queen has invited me... I will go back first to avoid not being able to find the person when your majesty gives the order."
Fang Jun hummed and followed the female official into the Li Zheng Hall.
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Queen Su met Fang Jun in the side hall. Her slender and graceful figure was dressed in a splendid palace dress. She did not use any jade steps, only used a white jade hairpin to tie up her head of green hair, revealing a long and white neck. Sitting on the chair is dignified and elegant, with a fresh and natural beauty.
It's just that his face is a little pale, his eye circles are slightly swollen, and his whole person looks a little delicate and haggard...
The two sat opposite each other. After the maid served tea, the queen waved her away.
The queen took a sip of tea, held a silk handkerchief in her slender hand and wiped the corners of her lips. Her face was calm and she asked softly: "Who is responsible for those rumors outside?"
Fang Jun sipped his tea cup, paused, and then said: "Why does the queen ask questions knowingly?"
The queen stared at Fang Jun with her beautiful eyes: "Is it your idea?"
Fang Jun really wanted to say, "How can a hero with seven feet in the world, Fang Er'ang, do such a thing?" However, this statement was suspected of belittling Li Chengqian, so he could only shake his head: "No."
Unexpectedly, the Queen breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that she would be more relieved if Fang Jun did this than His Majesty...
He just said calmly: "Let him go."
The atmosphere was somewhat silent.
Fang Jun drank tea in silence, and after a while he said: "Your Majesty has great ambitions and is under tremendous pressure. It is inevitable that he did not think carefully for a while. The queen does not need to take it to heart."
"Heh."
The corner of the queen's lips raised and she sneered: "Can I sacrifice my wife's reputation for my ambition? In his eyes, what do I mean as a queen? A tool to achieve great things?"
The tea cup was empty, Fang Jun poured himself tea.
The queen looked at Fang Jun and asked calmly: "Since your majesty has already responded and the matter has come to this, why did the Duke of Yue not hesitate to provoke your majesty and come here? Is he afraid that I can't think about it and commit suicide?"
Seeing that Fang Jun was silent, he softened his tone and said softly: "Don't worry, Lord Yue. Although I am a female generation, I am by no means a weak and sorrowful woman. Your Majesty went through that dark and torturous period." Over the years, thanks to my constant comfort and encouragement behind him, he has overcome such difficulties. What's the point of mere rumors now? "
Fang Jun sighed and said helplessly: "Your Majesty...has some demonic obstacles."
The queen's eyes turned wild and the corners of her lips curled up: "How can you blame His Majesty for being the queen instead of standing by His Majesty when things happen to you? For example, you should have left the palace at this moment, but you came here regardless of the rumors from the outside world and the face of His Majesty. No wonder His Majesty is angry.”
These words were a bit frivolous and sounded a bit ambiguous. Fang Jun frowned and glanced at the queen: "The minister is doing this to cooperate with your majesty. The queen must not misunderstand." There was a rift between the emperor and the queen, and scandals between the queen and Fang Jun continued. It is in line with Li Chengqian's plan to let people with ulterior motives feel that they have an opportunity to take advantage of it...