Chapter 4748 Wait a moment
Even though the rift between the emperor and his ministers became deeper and deeper, the most trustworthy person in Li Chengqian's mind was still Fang Jun. This minister who never left him in his darkest, most confusing and most difficult moments was his most trustworthy minister. Solid backing.
Everyone present was also aware of this, and their eyes looking at Fang Jun were inevitably filled with envy.
This is the benefit of choosing a team correctly. If you don’t join a team, you can ensure safety, but you will definitely be abandoned afterwards. Joining a team is full of risks, but once you choose a team correctly, there is no upper limit on the benefits you can gain. This is why countless people have been keen on joining a team throughout the ages despite knowing that the risks are great. , the reward is really too rich...
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Hejian County Prince's Mansion.
As the Shangyuan Dynasty approaches, the weather is getting hotter and hotter. There has been no rainfall in Chang'an for many days in a row. The water levels in various rivers continue to drop. The huge Guanzhong Plain is like a steamer, making people breathless.
In the living room of the palace's back house, ice cubes were filled with bronze ice mirrors. Cold air emerged from the cracks in the ice mirrors, blocking the heat from the window and making the hall cool.
But even so, Li Xiaogong, who was lying on the soft couch in a wide robe and long sleeves, was still sweating. The pretty maid beside him fed a grape from time to time, or drank a sip of ice-cold honey water...
Li Yuanjia, who was sitting at the bottom, was speechless: "Although the weather is unbearably hot, it won't be so hot, right?"
Li Xiaogong waved his hands feebly. His Majesty, the former majestic and majestic prince, was in a shaky state. He sighed and said, "Who knows what happened? Sun Taoist priest said that he suffered too many injuries during the march in the early years, which damaged his roots and could not make up for it. The function of many organs is damaged, which leads to Yin deficiency, internal heat and strong liver fire. This summer has been difficult. ”
Li Yuanjia: "..."
Isn't this kidney deficiency?
The problem caused by being too fat and having frequent bed troubles was found by this person to have such a glorious and great reason...
"Ahem, my uncle wants to rest and take care of his health. It will be over after a while."
After a few perfunctory words, Li Yuanjia got down to business: "What does the uncle think of those unruly members of the clan, and what are his plans?"
The greatest hidden danger in the entire Tang Dynasty now is the clan. The clan children who were supposed to be supporters of the imperial power and the cornerstone of the empire are now panic-stricken. They are beguiled, instigated, and persuaded by some people with ulterior motives, causing turmoil and hidden dangers. If it is stopped, it may lead to catastrophe.
Li Xiaogong sighed with a look of helplessness: "Both of them are the blood of Emperor Taizu. My father and brother also made great achievements in the battlefields for the founding of the Tang Dynasty. Without their sacrifices, the Tang Dynasty would not be as prosperous as it is today. Today's national power is at its peak and the country is prosperous." came, but brutally attacked their children without any conclusive evidence... Not to mention how safe our conscience is, this alone is very likely to cause discord in the entire clan, so we must think twice before acting."
Not everyone in the clan is ulterior, rebellious and arrogant. If those who are ready to act are eliminated without conclusive evidence, it will inevitably cause everyone to panic. The clan is the cornerstone of the Tang Dynasty. These people are the most supportive of the Tang Dynasty at any time. Once changes occur, the country will be shaken immediately. How can we move lightly?
"That's what I say, but are we just going to watch those people jumping up and down with ulterior motives? Courage grows slowly. If we let these people ignore us and do whatever they want, the rest of us will probably follow them."< br>
Everyone knows that Conglong's meritorious service is the greatest achievement in the world, but the consequences are too heavy and the price is too high, so many people don't dare to do it.
But since there are people who want to usurp the throne and are safe and sound, how can those who have no courage disobey the situation?
When the entire clan is disrupted, it will be a huge trouble...
Li Xiaogong wiped his sweat and waved his hand: "Don't worry, those people can't cause big troubles. I am in the clan and Fang Jun is in Chang'an City. Even if the sky falls, they can withstand it. Don't be impatient. You The more urgent it is, the more likely it is that we will give those people an opportunity to take advantage of it. We can't move without any flaws, and we can't make any waves even if they jump up and down. "
Li Yuanjia frowned: "You can only be a thief for a thousand days, but how can you guard against thieves for a thousand days? Knowing that those people are stirring up trouble in the dark but not doing anything, doesn't it increase their arrogance? If they spy on the opportunity and suddenly launch it, we It may not be possible to guard against it.”
Chang'an City and Taiji Palace were never monolithic. He admitted that Li Xiaogong's concerns were reasonable, but if they couldn't take precautions in the bud, how could they be said to be impregnable?
Li Xiaogong straightened his back, and the aura of "the first prince in the clan" filled the air. He patted the soft couch with his palms and said in a deep voice: "Don't worry, as long as I'm still here, they won't be able to pull any tricks."< br>
He is very confident in the control of the clan. Although a small number of people have ulterior motives, the vast majority of people are on his side. As long as someone acts rebellious, he can immediately mobilize the entire clan to fight against them.
Without the strong support of the clan, what tricks could Li Shenfu and his like do?
As long as those people dare to move, they can be completely killed in an instant. When the evidence is conclusive, no one can say anything even if their homes are ransacked and their titles are seized.
Therefore, he does not agree with Li Yuanjia's preemptive strategy. It is not to strike first, but to give others control. The situation will then be very passive.
Li Yuanjia had no choice but to compromise. Although he was the "Zong Zhengling" in charge of all affairs of the clan, his prestige was far inferior to that of Li Xiaogong, who had followed Emperor Taizong in his military exploits in the south and in the north. Since Li Xiaogong had made up his mind, he could not change it.
"I hope everything will go as expected and that nothing unexpected will happen."
Li Xiaogong said with a smile: "Relax, we are afraid that they will suddenly burst out and break the balance. They are even more afraid of the hidden dangers hidden in the lack of preparation. It is absolutely impossible for them to launch without complete certainty, but how can there be any complete certainty in this world? Your Majesty spring Qiu is in full swing, and his body is much better than before. He can also kill the old people in the clan. Without those old ghosts, the rest are just a mob, so what's the point? So their work is most likely in vain. ”
Although these words made sense, Li Yuanjia was still worried, but since Li Xiaogong was so sure, he couldn't say much.
"Although what the uncle said makes sense, we cannot relax at all about the monitoring within the clan. I also hope that the uncle can fully support my authority within the clan."
"Don't worry about this. You are Zong Zhengling. Anyone who dares to challenge your authority is provoking the entire clan. I will break his legs!"
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In the Prince's Mansion of Xiangyi County, Li Shenfu, Li Daoli, and Li Xiaoxie were sitting on the mat by the window in the flower hall, drinking tea. The dark night outside the window was dark, and the lanterns reflected the newly built main hall beautifully.
After taking a sip of tea, Li Shenfu sighed: "Although your Majesty has some problems, he is like the previous emperor in terms of courage. He actually dares to increase taxes on Buddhism and Taoism. Ordinary princes would never dare to Do this.”
Li Daoli disagreed: "I don't necessarily have the courage to ignore the resistance of Buddhism and Taoism, but I just saw the right opportunity and took advantage of the battle between Buddhism and Taoism to take advantage of the situation. This is also the fact. The two factions of Buddhism and Taoism are as honest as cats."< br>
When they learned that the imperial court was planning to increase taxes on both Buddhism and Taoism, everyone in the room smiled and celebrated. They all felt that His Majesty had lost his mind and was obsessed with money, and that he had chosen Buddhism and Taoism for a small amount of tax. On both sides.
These two major sects have been the most dissatisfied with the imperial discipline since ancient times. With their profound foundation and huge influence, they even opposed the imperial court from time to time and turned a blind eye to the imperial decrees.
Once these two major sects are angered, the world will be unrest and people's hearts will be turbulent. A perfect opportunity is about to appear.
However, the performance of the two factions of Buddhism and Taoism was unexpectedly weak. Not only did they not launch any resistance, they even took the initiative to express surrender...
This made Li Shenfu and others extremely disappointed.
This not only enriched the imperial treasury, but also made Li Chengqian's prestige skyrocket. Buddhism and Taoism had always been the hardest bones to chew, and now they were chewed to pieces by Li Chengqian. This was something that even Emperor Taizong failed to do. .
Li Chengqian's throne became increasingly stable.
Li Xiaoxie said in a low voice: "In my opinion, all this is just an appearance. How can the two factions of Buddhism and Taoism be willing to be taxed by the court? They are fighting with each other now, and they are all afraid that the court will completely fall to their opponents, so they have to hold their noses and admit it The imperial decree must be extremely angry. Maybe we just need to do something to stir up this anger, and we will receive an unexpected surprise.”
Li Daoli quite agreed with this: "The two schools of Buddhism and Taoism are in a balanced situation unexpectedly. No one dares to break this balance, and they try their best to maintain the balance. But if this balance is broken, both sides will naturally be in a state of balance. If you have no scruples and have no way to retreat, you will definitely go crazy. And if these two major sects start a full-scale war, it will definitely disrupt the entire world. How can we not have a chance?"
Now the two factions of Buddhism and Taoism are trying their best to keep an eye on each other, and neither of them wants the current situation to be unbalanced and enter a situation of all-out war. Before this balance is broken, no one is willing to bear greater losses, but once the balance is broken Everything is meaningless, the only way is to go all out to completely suppress the opponent, otherwise you will be the one who is suppressed.
Just like a swollen river embankment, when the flood fails to overflow the embankment, the two sides struggle with each other but it seems calm. But once the flood overflows the river embankment, there will inevitably be a landslide and tsunami.
Li Shenfu thought for a while and shook his head: "We can think so, and His Majesty probably thinks so too, so as long as we make the slightest move at this time, His Majesty will definitely catch us, and it will be difficult for us to die by then. Don't be impatient, just a little bit Don't be impatient, wait a little longer, the only way is to come out Unexpectedness can only increase the profit margin. We can't take risks with this kind of thing. We can't bear the consequences." He has endured for more than ten years and made many arrangements in secret. Many of them have gradually begun to work. There are so many opportunities, how can we be willing to do so. Are you willing to risk your life and fortune?