Chapter 4883 Imperial Dignity
The bustle in the world is all for the benefit of coming; the hustle and bustle of the world is all for the benefit of the future.
Interpersonal relationships are complex and power relations are all kinds of strange. In fact, just by following the statement of interests, you can easily sort out the chaotic situation. Everyone has their own interests, and interests determine positions and even everything.
Uncle Lang and Uncle Lang drank tea and chatted on the snowy night. They came to a very clear analysis and judgment of the current situation, and also assigned their respective tasks in a tacit understanding. One is in the clan, ensuring that the clan can quickly return to stability after sudden changes, and the other is in the army, ensuring that no matter the situation is turbulent, landslides and tsunamis, the whole of Chang'an and even Guanzhong will remain unchanged.
The power of interests is huge. Driven by this force, there must be a huge change in the situation. If those hidden things are not allowed to explode, it will lead to greater disasters. Compared with short-term turmoil, It's affordable.
In the final analysis, this was a war initiated by the emperor in order to maintain the imperial autocratic power. When Li Chengqian decided to fight for this, it would be earth-shattering and unstoppable. No one was qualified to persuade him to stop the war and could only passively respond.
This is a powerful force that has been endowed with supreme power since the day the imperial power was born. If you want to break it, you can only defeat it.
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Nowadays, in the Li Tang clan, there is only one person who can be called the "big boss", and that is Li Xiaogong, the prince of Hejian County. It seems that he has gradually handed over power and lives in seclusion in the mansion. As the official minister, he is not very important. Go to the Yamen to handle matters , most of the official affairs are left to the left minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. The Military Aircraft Department is reluctant to get involved if there is nothing important. It is even rare to go to the "committee" of the Ministry of War. However, both his prestige and qualifications make him unparalleled in the clan. status.
However, in this turmoil within the clan, Li Xiaogong's position and attitude are quite ambiguous...
In the Lingyan Pavilion, incense was lingering. Li Chengqian stood in the hall with his hands behind his hands, looking up at the portraits of the Zhenguan ministers. He pointed at the portrait of Changsun Wuji, who ranked first, and said calmly: "The Duke of Zhao has made great contributions to the country. But if it is not safe in the evening, I plan to evacuate him from Lingyan Pavilion. I wonder what your uncle thinks?”
During his lifetime, Emperor Taizong praised Changsun Wuji's special merits many times in front of others, saying that he should be the first of Zhenguan's ministers, and that his highest official position was "Situ" of the Three Dukes. He should be the first and undisputed. However, in Taizong's case, Changsun Wuji didn't know what was happening when the emperor died violently. Later, he launched a rebellion among the Guanlong clan and was ultimately defeated and committed suicide. His reputation was mixed.
He is no longer qualified to be among the meritorious deeds of Lingyan Pavilion.
Li Xiaogong bowed and stood behind Li Chengqian. After hearing this, his eyes passed over the portraits and whispered: "Your Majesty is the Supreme Lord of the Ninth Five Years and the Lord of the World. You can do this kind of thing arbitrarily. Old ministers and No objection.”
Under Changsun Wuji, he is the "Sikong" who is second only to "Situ" among the three princes. So far, there are four people in the Tang Dynasty who have been awarded the title of "Sikong", Fang Xuanling, Li Xiaogong, Du Ruhui, and Wei Zheng. The last two are deceased. Later, he was "gifted to Sikong" because the deceased were the so-called Du Ruhui and Wei Zheng who were ranked first. In fact, the official post after death is higher than the official position during life, so Fang Xuanling and Li Xiaogong are the real "Sikong".
The first people to be disqualified from Changsun Wuji were Fang Xuanling and Li Xiaogong. Li Xiaogong, because of his status as a clan king, was on par with Fang Xuanling, who was in charge of the world.
Nowadays, Fang Xuanling is still serving as an official, and it is impossible for him to make any achievements in the government. However, Li Xiaogong still holds many positions, and it is very likely that he can go further and rank first.
So Li Chengqian's meaning is very obvious: Uncle King, do you want to be ranked first among the ministers of Lingyan Pavilion? If you want it, then keep trying.
As for how to work hard... Li Xiaogong knew it well.
Li Chengqian shook his head and sighed: "Even though I am the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, I can't make decisions with just one word. Many things are done because of my own inability."
Li Xiaogong was silent for a while, then bowed and said: "Your Majesty, the True Dragon Emperor, the Lord of the World, should always keep the Constitution of Heaven in his mouth and follow the law as he says. Anyone who dares to disobey is considered a disobedient."
Li Chengqian turned around and looked at Li Xiaogong with bright eyes: "Uncle, you are indeed the humerus of the Tang Dynasty and the cornerstone of the country. You are the only one who has always been loyal and loyal, and has always lived up to my father's trust and my expectations!"
As long as Li Xiaogong's support can be obtained, all plans will have a basis for success. Even if the worst case scenario occurs, there is no risk that the entire world will fall into turmoil.
After all, the royal family of Li and Tang is the foundation of the world. If the royal family is not in chaos, the world will be stable, and a few clowns will not cause too much trouble.
Li Xiaogong shook his head and sighed: "What I did was not for meritorious service, but for loyally safeguarding the foundation that Emperor Taizong had worked so hard to create. Those with ulterior motives who blasphemed the imperial power and were disloyal and unjust should be exterminated." In the end, the world belongs to your majesty and the clan. No one knows whether the world will be in chaos or the country will be turbulent. The old minister is worried and uneasy. "
Although the imperial power was supreme, the Tang Dynasty was the foundation of everyone's interests.
If in order to maintain the dignity of imperial power but abandon billions of common people, is it putting the cart before the horse?
But from his standpoint, he must stand with the imperial power.
"Why did your uncle say this? Even if the whole world is finally in turmoil and hundreds of millions of people are in dire straits, it will still be the sin of those disloyal traitors who went against the grain and brought trouble to the country. I am the emperor and I have been ordered to do so. God, how can I let others insult me and trample on me at will? Anyone who questions me, is disloyal to me, or puts Li Shu above me is my enemy, and I vow to fight against him until death!"
Li Chengqian clenched his fists behind his back, his eyes were bright, his face was flushed, and his words were sonorous and powerful.
He had endured it for too long. The incense in Lingyan Pavilion seemed to have the power to stir up emotions, stirring up all the pride, arrogance, and ambition that had been suppressed in his heart. He was unwilling to be a puppet and wanted to be like his father. In that way, Gan Gang is arbitrary and sticks to his word.
I am the Son of Heaven, and I have been ordered by Heaven to live a long and prosperous life!
The entire Tang Dynasty will crawl at his feet, bowing and bowing to his supreme imperial power. The so-called military aircraft office, political hall, and committees will all be smashed and thrown into the rolling Wei River, and their bones will be crushed and ashes spread!
Li Xiaogong and Li Chengqian looked at each other with burning eyes, and their hearts trembled slightly. They bowed again and said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty, don't worry, I will always stand by your Majesty's side."
What kind of look is that?
There was a vague memory in my heart, as if I knew it.
Before Emperor Taizong launched the Xuanwumen Revolution, he went to the palace to discuss the situation with him and tried to win his support. Although he did not directly intervene in the Xuanwu Gate incident in the end, he made great efforts behind the scenes to help Emperor Taizong stabilize the clan. He also clearly remembered that Emperor Taizong had such a "failure or success" look in his eyes that was almost hysterical.
But the problem is that Emperor Taizong at that time was more forced to do so. If he didn't want to surrender, he could only launch a mutiny to kill his brothers and live to die. This is also a point that people in the world were very tolerant of Emperor Taizong afterwards, although the mutiny was a fact. , but there is a huge difference between active and passive.
What Li Chengqian is doing now is to put the clan on top of the stove out of selfish motives. Although the real purpose is to maintain the dignity of the imperial power, in fact it may sow the seeds of disaster for the world...
"Looking at the court, those who keep saying they are loyal to the emperor and love the people are just morons running around for profit. They only have family and themselves in their eyes. They say that the interests of the empire are above all else, but in fact, everything they do is for their own selfish interests. Thus, I, the emperor, will be ignored. The people have no two masters. If I, the emperor, become a puppet, there will inevitably be chaos and subversion of dignity. This situation has always been the end of the dynasty. How can anyone bring order to the chaos? You, my uncle, and my nephew should work together to tide over the difficulties for me. The Tang royal family continued its good fortune for a hundred years.”
"This is an honor for this veteran. Wherever your majesty orders you, I will go through fire and water, no matter how hard you die!"
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When Li Xiaogong resigned and left, Li Chengqian still stood in front of the portrait for a long time, somewhat lost in thought.
In the small door on the side, Li Sixian, the general manager, walked out quietly, bowed behind Li Chengqian, saluted, and whispered: "Your Majesty."
Li Chengqian then turned around, took a look, and asked, "How do you reply, brother?"
Li Sixian said: "My brother went astray back then and was blinded by hatred. Fortunately, Emperor Taizong was forgiving and did not punish him and entrusted him with a heavy responsibility. Now he has received your majesty's trust and entrusted him with the important task of guarding the East Palace. I swear to be loyal to your majesty and will never do anything." Betrayal, only obey His Majesty’s orders!”
His elder brother, Li Anyan, was appointed as General Zhonglang and guarded the East Palace. His imperial troops could not only protect the prince, but also break out of the East Palace and enter the Taiji Palace when necessary. They followed the example of Jin Famin who led the "Three Thousand Flower Langs" to hide in the palace when the King of Jin rebelled. A sudden appearance in the East Palace changed the situation of the battle...
This is the last insurance Li Chengqian has set for himself. As long as Li Anyan obeys the emperor's orders, Wude Palace will be impregnable.
Li Chengqian nodded and said warmly: "Very good, tell me to your brother, I am not a stingy and unfeeling person. When the imperial power is stabilized and the world is settled, I will not be stingy with rewards. The virtuous Kunzhong is loyal to me and to the Tang Dynasty. He is really a model for all ministers in the world." .”
"My two brothers have been deeply favored by the emperor and have already sworn to repay with death. Now His Majesty is being persecuted by traitors and the imperial power has been reduced. It is really heartbreaking! However, although we are determined to repay with death, the traitors either have heavy troops and powerful threats. Ling Chang'an can either hide in the dark or hide like a snake. Your Majesty should also control more troops to ensure that everything is safe. Your Majesty is the king of ten thousand chariots, so you must not suffer even the slightest risk, and you must not allow the enemy to take advantage of it."
"Don't worry, I know it in my heart. As long as the traitors dare to cause trouble, I will definitely give them a thunderous blow with the overwhelming force of Mount Tai."
Li Chengqian is full of confidence.
His plan is indeed crazy, but he is the emperor after all, and he knows that a gentleman should not stand behind a dangerous wall, so how can he risk his own life?
As long as he lives, he will still be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
If he died, it would be over. He would not do anything to lose his life for the dignity of the emperor...