Chapter 4906: Is this flower being irrigated?
Changsun Wuji and the King of Jin launched two mutinies in succession, and once reached the gate of Wude Palace, just one step away from the throne. Although they were ultimately defeated, if Li Anyan really remembered the hatred and endured the humiliation in order to avenge Li Jiancheng, why didn't he mobilize his subordinates? The Custodes are involved?
He didn't participate in those two times, so why was he attracted by Li Shenfu?
It doesn't make sense logically.
Fang Jun poured tea for Li Junxian and asked: "In the general's opinion, are good people born good and bad people born bad?"
"Of course not. Although the quality of a person is related to his nature, it is mostly shaped by his surrounding environment."
"Does that mean that a person who has never stolen anything before will never steal anything in the future?"
Li Junxian understood: "The Duke of Yue meant that the reason why Li Anyan failed to participate in the previous two mutinies was just that for some unknown reasons, he was not involved, or he was not involved by Changsun Wuji and the King of Jin. Impressed, but it doesn’t mean that I won’t be attached to Li Shenfu this time.”
Fang Jun nodded: "Besides, Li Anyan may not have been involved in the first two mutinies. It may be that the rebels were defeated while they were still watching, so they just laid down their flags and went dormant."
When he said this, Li Junxian looked solemn: "This is reasonable. Li Anyan, as the Zhonglang General and Qianniu Beishen who stayed in the East Palace of the Wei Dynasty, although he never attached to the rebels, he was silent and present during the two mutinies. The feeling is extremely low, it may not be because of other thoughts.”
And he also remembered one thing. Just the time when Changsun Wuji rebelled. When King Jin was defeated, the rebels had already entered Taiji Palace and approached Wude Palace, but beforehand, Jin Jinmin led three thousand "Hwarang Army" to hide in the East Palace. Li Anyan must know the details, so he believes that King Jin will be defeated.
In this way, it can be explained why Li Anyan never participated in the mutiny...
Fang Jun said: "Don't be fooled by appearances. Anyone with a motive is suspicious. Keep an eye on Li Anyan, especially Li Sixian!"
As a minister of affairs, Li Sixian was always by his side. He was well aware of the Forbidden Army's defenses inside and outside the Tai Chi Palace. Once he rebelled, it would be a great threat.
In addition, Li Anyan came to the East Palace across the wall to support him. Once launched... the consequences would be disastrous.
Li Junxian nodded solemnly.
As the commander-in-chief of the "Hundred Cavalry Division", he is involved in too many royal secrets. Once Li Chengqian makes a mistake, it will be difficult for him to end well no matter who takes the position...
"Does Your Majesty know about your investigation into Li Anyan?"
"Li Anyan is a member of the East Palace who is well-prepared and a lieutenant general in the imperial army. If you want to investigate his details, it will inevitably involve palace imperial affairs. How dare you hide it from His Majesty?"
"What did your Majesty say?"
"Noncommittal, disapproving."
Speaking of His Majesty's attitude, Li Junxian shook his head.
Fang Jun also sighed: "The pressure on Your Majesty from both the government and the public is too great. Even though Your Majesty has been on the throne for a long time, all kinds of disapproval remarks have been rampant and widespread, causing Your Majesty to be eager to prove to the world that he is not a bad emperor... However, let me say one thing The arrogance of Emperor Taizong is great. How many emperors in the past and present can compare with him? It only adds to the troubles."
Pressure can cause a huge change in a person's temperament, or it can highlight a person's deeply hidden true temperament...
No one knows whether Li Chengqian's character has always been like this, and all the previous "generous and benevolent" were just disguises, or whether he has gradually "darkened" under tremendous pressure. In short, the current Li Chengqian is headstrong, conceited, eager for quick success, and cannot listen to a word of advice.
Li Junxian was silent. There were some things that Fang Jun could say, but he, the "Emperor Eagle Dog", could not...
He just said with emotion: "The situation is urgent and the wind and waves are high. I am really afraid that if I am not careful, I will fall into a situation of eternal destruction. I am not afraid of death, but I can no longer stretch my life ambitions. I am not able to die on the battlefield with my flesh and blood." It’s a pity.”
The Tang Dynasty was becoming stronger and stronger, but wars continued. Whether it was the snowy Western Regions and Mobei, or the turbulent South and Western Oceans, millions of soldiers guarded the borders, opened up territories, and fought bravely and fearlessly. He wanted to lay down a large territory for future generations.
This is the best era for a soldier. However, as ambitious as he is, he can only be confined to a small area in Chang'an City. He spends his time doing some shady and private things all day long. Every time he thinks about it, Sighing.
In this regard, Fang Jun said he was helpless.
"With such a responsibility as yours, it is difficult to find someone to replace you, and His Majesty cannot let you go with confidence. He can only endure it until the time comes."
To put it bluntly, this kind of "Emperor Eagle Dog" and "Secret Spy Leader" must either continue doing this or die. It is difficult to escape calmly, it is as difficult as climbing to the sky.
Li Junxian was also free and easy: "I don't know how I got to where I am today step by step... But if a man stands seven feet high between heaven and earth, how can he always go smoothly and everything goes as he wishes? The left and right are just loyal to the king. , wrapped in horse leather and died."
It is not his character to blame everyone, but it is his duty to be loyal to his duties.
Fang Jun patted his shoulder and said comfortingly: "It is a great achievement to safeguard the imperial power and protect His Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will be grateful for your meritorious service and will fulfill your wish sooner or later."
But having said that, is it easier said than done?
If it were Li Chengqian in the past, he might one day be able to grow up and let Li Junxian return to the army, but now Li Chengqian is stubborn and conceited and narrow-minded, which is basically impossible...
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The Duke's Mansion of Qiao State.
Chai Lingwu was wearing a brocade robe, a short mustache on his lips, and a bun. His appearance was good, and he looked a bit more mature and steady than before. At this moment, he was burying his head in a document to check some accounts in the house. In addition, he also want He drafted a gift list and sent it to the Hanhai Protectorate. His brother Chai Zhewei's family was exiled there. It is now the twelfth month of winter, and the dripping water turns to ice. I don't know how the family is living, and whether a few of them have frozen to death...
After writing for a while, he put down the brush and rubbed his neck, stretched out, took a sip of the tea that the maid had just made, and looked out the window at the dancing snowflakes, lost in thought.
The maid came in from the outside: "Mr. Lang, Princess Chengyang is here to give New Year's gifts."
Chai Lingwu was stunned for a moment. Normally, such a visit would usually require a notice of greeting a few days in advance to avoid the unexpected situation where the host is not at home. Princess Chengyang is the legitimate daughter of Taizong and Empress Wende, and her status is noble. Etiquette should be observed.
However, Chai Lingwu had a close personal relationship with Princess Chengyang's consort Duhe, and Princess Baling and Princess Chengyang also got along very well, so it would not be considered rude to visit them rashly.
Suddenly remembering something, Chai Lingwu asked: "It seems that the princess is not in the house?"
The maid lowered her head and whispered: "Yes."
Chai Lingwu frowned and thought for a while: "I was checking the accounts before the princess left, and I didn't pay attention to what she said. Did she say where she went?"
The maid lowered her head, almost shrinking into one place, and said cautiously and in a voice like a gnat: "I said I made an appointment with Princess Chengyang to go to the hot spring in Lishan Mountain to take a warm bath..."
However, now that the princess went to Lishan Wentang, the Princess Chengyang who had made an appointment came to give gifts... So who did Princess Baling go to Lishan with?
Alone?
Or...
Chai Lingwu felt as if grass had grown in his heart. He ignored the maid with a dark face and quickly left the study and headed to the main hall.
The maid quietly breathed a sigh of relief. If the husband showed his anger, she would be beaten and kicked out of the house...
In the main hall, Princess Chengyang, who was dressed in splendid palace clothes and had a sweet appearance, was sitting on a chair drinking tea. Chai Lingwu entered, bowed his hands in greeting and sat down, smiling and asked: "Why didn't the consort come?"
Normally, the head of the family should come forward to exchange New Year's gifts, but Princess Chengyang has always been strong and suppressed Du He as submissively as a cat...
Princess Chengyang pursed her pink lips, snorted, and said dissatisfied: "You good brothers still don't know about him? You are lazy again. You stay in the house all day long, teasing the maids and having fun. He doesn't care about anything, and he doesn't even come forward to send New Year's gifts, as if he is shameful."
Chai Lingwu: "..."
If you say you are shady, it seems that you are the one who is shady... Could this His Highness be blaming others?
"Eh? Where's Sister Baling?"
Princess Chengyang said a few words, and then she realized that Princess Baling had not shown up yet. What was the matter with him sitting here talking with Princess Baling's consort?
Chai Lingwu's eyes were deep: "I said I went to Lishan Mountain to take a bath in the warm soup."
Princess Chengyang's eyes lit up, and she pawed her hands and said, "Sister knows how to enjoy the heavy snow in the sky and the slippery hot spring water! You should make an appointment with me for such elegant things!"
Chai Lingwu: "..."
There was nothing to talk about today, every word cut into my heart like a knife.
So do you know something and come here to hint at me?
Princess Chengyang seemed to have noticed that Chai Lingwu was a little cold, and she also felt that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so she stood up and left: "Then I will go back first. The prince-in-law and Sister Baling will go to the house to have a drink the next day. I will ask someone to prepare Good banquets, good hospitality.”
Seeing that Chai Lingwu had no intention of leaving any food, he had no choice but to leave.
Besides, Princess Baling is not at home, so she won’t be able to eat even if she leaves food...
"I am sending you off to Your Highness."
Chai Lingwu was so confused that he couldn't even say a few polite words and stood up to see him off.
"..."
Princess Chengyang glanced at Chai Lingwu with some doubts. She always felt that this man was strange, so she didn't say much, nodded and left.
After seeing off Princess Chengyang, Chai Lingwu Yin sat in the hall with a sullen face, drinking tea, feeling extremely depressed and aggrieved.
Not long after, voices came from outside the door, followed by the sound of footsteps and jingling rings, Princess Baling walked into the hall with two maids.
Chai Lingwu stared at it, and saw the slender waist and graceful figure outlined in the crimson palace dress. He didn't know whether it was due to psychological problems or preconceptions, but he only felt that Princess Baling's originally beautiful and beautiful face became more and more radiant today, and her skin was white and rosy. She is shining brightly, her skirts are flying when she walks, and her steps are brisk, obviously she is in a good mood.
My heart felt a little blocked. Is Lishan Warm Soup so nourishing?
It looks like the flowers have just been watered...