Chapter 4790 Suspicion
Seeing Li Chengqian's dim smile, Fang Jun frowned slightly, without caring about the difference between monarch and minister, he said calmly: "Since when did your majesty become so narrow-minded, sensitive and suspicious? You are the lord of the empire and the supreme leader of the Ninth Five-Year Plan, but you same He is also a living person, with joys, sorrows and joys, right and wrong. He encourages himself when he is right and corrects when he is wrong. Why can't he tolerate his ministers' direct rebuke and direct criticism? "
It just means that it is not appropriate for you to appoint Liu Ji as prime minister. Are you not happy to lose face?
They benchmarked Emperor Taizong in everything and regarded Emperor Taizong as a model to emulate, but why didn't they want to learn from Emperor Taizong's broad-mindedness and grandeur?
Li Chengqian looked cold, sighed quietly, and confessed his feelings: "If it were anyone else, I wouldn't have answered, but since it is Erlang, I will speak frankly. You know that Emperor Taizong tried to depose me several times, but in the end, although he took the throne But there is always a thorn in my heart. I want to prove that Emperor Taizong's original idea was wrong. , I can be a good emperor of the Tang Dynasty! But how can it be so easy to be an emperor? I am just a middle-aged man, not as talented as Emperor Taizong. Although I have been working hard, I find that sometimes the harder I work, the more mistakes I make... I cannot listen to your words of advice, but I am ashamed of my own incompetence.”
Fang Jun's tone also softened. It was not easy for an emperor to admit his incompetence by saying such words to his face.
"Your Majesty, you should know that no one is perfect and no one is perfect. Everyone has their own areas of expertise, and Emperor Taizong happens to be the best at being an emperor. You see, he never thinks about how to be a good emperor, because What you think, do and do is the benchmark of a good emperor. Such talents have been passed down through the ages. I don’t know how many emperors there are today who can compare with each other. Using one’s own shortcomings to attack the enemy’s strong points in battle is the most foolish behavior. This is true at all times. Your Majesty’s merit lies in generosity and kindness. This is also ancient. There are few emperors like you, so your Majesty should not underestimate yourself.”
He found that Li Chengqian's psychological quality was extremely poor. This kind of person could only be encouraged but not scolded. The more he treated him with the attitude of "hating iron but not steel", the more it would lead to a dead end and would not inspire him to refuse to admit defeat. His toughness easily breaks his will.
For some people, the greater the pressure, the greater the burden, and the greater their achievements. However, Li Chengqian is just the opposite. Once the pressure is unbearable, he will completely collapse and break down...
Li Chengqian rubbed his face and smiled bitterly: "The books I have read are not only vast but also piled up like mountains. How can I not understand this truth? But although the truth is clear, it is difficult to do it. Give me some time, I am also here Try to find your place ”
Fang Jun nodded: "Emperor Taizong is an emperor throughout the ages. He has been the benchmark for emperors throughout the ages. You have to learn from Emperor Taizong, but you don't have to become Emperor Taizong."
His Majesty Li Er's achievements may be a little short of the true "Eternal Emperor", but he has already reached the pinnacle of an emperor. How can anyone learn it if they want to?
This is like a student with mediocre talent going up against a genius who was admitted to the Junior Class of the University of Science and Technology of China at the age of fourteen or fifteen, just looking for abuse...
"Those who know others are wise, and those who know themselves are wise." Obviously, Li Chengqian is neither "wise" nor "wise"...
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Li Chengqian knelt and sat in front of the window, drinking tea slowly. The afterglow of the setting sun slanted in, dragging his shadow very long, almost covering the floor of the imperial study...
Since Fang Jun left, Li Chengqian has maintained this posture without moving at all.
There was the sound of footsteps outside the door, and the servant reported: "Your Majesty, Commander Li has an audience."
"Hmm"
Li Chengqian just said yes, and the waiter quickly exited.
The so-called relocation Qi nourishes the body, and all kinds of majestic blessings since ascending to the throne have made him even more powerful and unpredictable...
"The last general has an audience with His Majesty."
Li Junxian entered wearing armor and knelt down on one knee to salute.
"Flat body."
"Thank you, Your Majesty."
When Li Junxian stood up, Li Chengqian asked: "How was the investigation of that matter? Is there any result?"
Li Junxian looked ashamed: "Your Majesty, the situation was extremely chaotic at that time, and no one paid attention to Li Jingshu's condition. After investigation, Wei Shuxia was not the only one who had physical contact with the fallen Li Jingshu, and the reason why Li Jingshu fell was also It was not the work of one person...but I have no clue who killed Li Jingshu. Please punish me for your incompetence."
Li Chengqian turned his back to the window and kept silent. The afterglow shone from behind him, making his face shrouded in shadow. The expression on his face was not clear, but his eyes were shining brightly, and an extremely gloomy aura filled the air.
Li Junxian: "..."
I swallowed secretly and cursed in my heart. Not only did His Majesty become more and more majestic, but he also seemed to be getting more and more sinister...
After a long time, when Li Junxian was already breaking out in a cold sweat, Li Chengqian finally spoke.
"This matter is very important. We must find out the real cause of Li Jingshu's death and the culprit. I hope the general will not slack off, investigate to the end and give me an answer."
The "attack on Jingzhao Mansion" was clearly just a political incident. It was caused by the confiscation of fertile farmland by the Buddhist and Taoist sects by Jingzhao Mansion. This was originally within the control of the plan, which caused Li Shenfu's small group to have trouble. There was civil strife and disunity, but the death of Li Jingshu magnified the consequences of this incident infinitely, almost to the point of conflict between the clan and Jingzhao Weishi.
Once these two major forces merge, the interest group within the clan with Li Shenfu as the core will generate huge cohesion and unanimously fight against the Wei family, which is contrary to Li Chengqian's original intention.
Generally speaking, whoever benefits the most will be the most suspect, so Li Shenfu is most likely the real culprit behind the scenes.
However, amid the turmoil and chaos surrounding the court battles, how could the world's leading figures do such a thing as "there is no three hundred taels of silver here"?
Of course, the possibility of someone framing Li Shenfu is not small.
Li Junxian was frightened for a while. It was obvious that there was someone behind this incident. If he dared to use the life of a prince to promote a conspiracy, he must have a big plan. If he digs deeper, he might lead to a lot of things...
More importantly, His Majesty seems to have something on his mind?
Otherwise, why would we be determined to get to the bottom of it?
If this is true, it means that His Majesty has actually had doubts...
Li Junxian did not dare to think about it anymore and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will do my best in the end."
Li Chengqian's expression was hidden in the shadows, and his tone was faint: "It's not about trying your best, but it's about doing it."
Li Junxian: "Here."
"Okay, let's go down and do some work."
Li Chengqian waved his hand, and then added: "I know you are worried, but you can rest assured. Although I am not as broad-minded as Emperor Taizong, I am not that narrow-minded villain. I definitely can't do anything like killing a donkey. As long as you remain loyal to me, I will definitely give you an end.”
Li Junxian knelt down on one knee again and burst into tears with gratitude: "Your Majesty is kind, and this is the blessing of the general. I will not think about the future, only focus on the present, and swear allegiance to your Majesty and the empire to the death!"
People like him are the chamber pots of emperors. They are indispensable when needed and despised when not needed. Therefore, since ancient times, emperors like him have been favored and favored when they gain power, but they have been abandoned when they lose power. Broken shoes , disdainful, once useless, he will be pushed out by the emperor to bear the wrath of the courtiers and the people of the world - the bad things are all done by this guy and have nothing to do with me, now I will kill him to vent my anger on everyone...
It's just that he looked very grateful on the outside, but he didn't think so in his heart.
Li Chengqian has made similar promises several times, but never once did Li Junxian believe him. It depends on whose promise this kind of thing belongs. If it is the majestic, domineering and arrogant His Majesty Li Er, as long as there is one word Li Junxian Everyone believed it, but he had to have reservations about Li Chengqian.
Perhaps Li Chengqian did think so in his heart at this moment, but can he still stick to his heart as times have changed?
Li Junxian has no confidence in Li Chengqian.
When we came out of Wude Hall, the sun had set in the west mountain. The huge Tai Chi Palace was lined with buildings and towering walls, blocking out the last bit of light. A huge shadow enveloped the entire palace garden, filling it with a sense of eeriness and desolation.
Fortunately, the maids and chamberlains in the palace had already started to light the lanterns, and the orange flames lit up one after another in the palace, dispelling the darkness.
Li Junxian arrived at the Xuanwu Gate all the way, handed the seal and ribbon token to the soldiers guarding the city, and then left the palace through the small door on one side. As soon as he left the city, he saw Xuanwu Gate guard Wang Fangyi leading a group of cavalry. Let's go back to the city and meet up, Wang Fang Standing far away, he straightened his horse, turned over and dismounted, smiled and stepped forward to salute: "It turns out to be General Li. What a coincidence. The general has got two muntjacs and is planning to take care of them. Do you want to have a drink together?"
Li Junxian had just mounted his horse and had to dismount again. He smiled politely and said, "I really want to have a drink or two, but I'm busy with chores. I'm afraid I'll have to stay up all night tonight. Please forgive me."
Looking at the sunny and handsome young general in front of me, I had to cheer up.
It is not easy for a scout of the Anxi Army to grow into a guard of Xuanwu Gate in just a few years, but to be able to remain humble and cheerful after suddenly ascending to a high position is unique. As long as Fang Jun does not fall, this Wang Fangyi will achieve great success in the future. At the very least, it must be guarded by one party, and even the Sixteenth Guards General is not untouchable...
It is said that the generals who came out of Fang Jun's command are now highly valued, and they are all in important positions, inside and outside Chang'an, up and down Guanzhong, even in border areas, on the ocean... It's okay not to think about it, it's terrible to think about it.
Wang Fangyi had a look of regret on his face: "You and I live next to each other. We often meet but never have a drink or two to get close to each other. We are really looking forward to it. But official business is important, and General Li is His Majesty's confidant. Ordinary matters It must be extraordinary and cannot be delayed.”
Li Junxian's heart was moved, and he pretended to be unintentional and said: "It's not a big deal, it's the death of Li Jingshu. Although the Sanfa Division has already convicted and closed the case, His Majesty felt that some of it was vague and imprecise, so he ordered me to carefully screen it. After all, it’s the emperor’s order, don’t dare to slack off.”
"Then the general will not dare to delay your errands, please."
"Goodbye!"
Li Junxian got on his horse and went straight to the "Baiqisi" station.
Wang Fangyi looked at Li Junxian's speeding back, his eyes slightly narrowed in thought. It stands to reason that as the commander-in-chief of "Hundred Qisi", the errands assigned by the emperor must be kept confidential, so why treat him like a mere Xuanwu Sect? Defense leaked?
Is it possible that the Marshal is related to the "Attack on Jingzhao Mansion" and the "Death of Li Jingshu" cases?
After pondering for a moment, Wang Fangyi warned the soldiers who were following him: "Don't let a word of General Li's words leak out! Anyone who disobeys the order will be subject to military law!"
Several soldiers were shocked: "Here!"
Then Wang Fangyi called a close lieutenant and whispered: "Tell the commander exactly what General Li said just now." "Here."