Gain fame and wealth through risks, and seek wealth through risks.
The higher you are at the top of society and the more you realize the benefits of power, the more you yearn for the power to direct the country and decide life and death.
Chai Zhewei is a descendant of the imperial family, but he has never been able to taste the ultimate taste of power. Now that there is an opportunity in front of him, whether he dares to chase it is one thing, but being tempted by it is absolutely false.
Even if they are only one level away from the peak of power, the gap is vast.
As a man, who doesn’t yearn for the pinnacle of power that governs the world, where one person is subordinate to tens of thousands of people?
Chai Zhewei seemed calm on the surface, but deep down he was in a state of turmoil and couldn't control himself.
But if that day really comes, what Li Yuanjing is doing is plotting to usurp the throne. If he wins, he will be successful and will write history with the sun and moon in his hand. But if he loses, he will be a rebellious minister and traitor. Apart from being quartered with five horses, the entire clan The people above and below will also be slaughtered, and they will be infamy for thousands of years...
The benefits and risks are really both desirable and timid.
When Li Yuanjing saw the change in Chai Zhewei's expression, he felt relieved and said with a smile: "As you said before, His Majesty is now in the prime of life, and these words are only slightly possible. As ministers, we should be loyal to the king. We will do our best. However, if a man is not punished for his own sake, if something unspeakable really happens, why don't we fight hard and fight for a name that will go down in history and have power over the world?"
As he spoke, he poured wine for Chai Zhewei with his own hands.
Chai Zhewei felt a little hot, stretched out his hand to wipe his forehead, and suddenly felt a layer of wet sweat.
He often boasted that he was a leader among the younger generation of the Tang Dynasty. Only Fang Jun and a few others could compare with him. Even Fang Jun, he thought, was just because of Fang Xuanling's achievements. Therefore, His Majesty is only partial to his love house and bird.
However, now he realizes that his character cultivation is really far behind. Li Yuanjing's few irrelevant words made him confused...
After calming down his mind, Chai Zhewei shook his head and said, "How can you talk about such a thing? If someone listens to it, you will inevitably be accused of being a treasonous person. Besides, even if there are unforeseen circumstances, it will be many years later. For the time being, Just put the words here and let nature take its course.”
His Majesty Li Er is now in the prime of life, and it will take at least ten years to pass on the throne. You might as well put your words here and think about it in the future.
Li Yuanjing was immediately elated and laughed and said: "It's very true! You and I are both ministers, how can we have such rebellious thoughts? However, a man has a broad mind and far-reaching aspirations. Today, you and I are of the same mind and have the same ambition. When the time comes, In the future, we will work together to control the situation and create a grand hegemony together!"
As he spoke, he took out a small knife from his pocket, lightly scratched his finger, and blood dripped into the wine cup in front of him.
Then he turned the knife and handed the handle to Chai Zhewei.
Chai Zhewei was a little confused...
Let's just say it clearly. From now on, we know what's going on and maintain a tacit understanding. Why do we need to make an alliance with blood?
But he looked up at Li Yuanjing's firm eyes, and then thought about the endless temptations of Zaizhi Tianxia. After thinking for a long time, he gritted his teeth, took the knife, and cut his finger, blood dripping into the wine cup.
Li Yuanjing happily poured the wine mixed with blood into two wine cups, one for each person, and then filled the wine cup with wine, one cup for each person, and said, "Today's words are from the heart of this king." From now on, this king and Duke Qiao will form a blood-based alliance. If there is any disagreement, the sky will be struck by thunder and thousands of snakes will eat their hearts and die!"
Chai Zhewei half-heartedly said, "I swear to follow the prince to the death and achieve great things. If I betray the prince half-heartedly, both humans and gods will be angry, and I will not die a good death!"
The two raised their glasses together and drank the whole drink in one gulp. Then they turned the wine cup upside down. Not a drop of wine dripped from the cup, and they couldn't help but look at each other and laugh.
A strong wind suddenly rose outside the thatched cottage, carrying rainwater and drifting in through the window. The candlelight on the candlestick placed by the window swayed, flickering on and off.
After a while, everything was business as usual.
*****
The cold rain in the middle of the night was carried by the breeze and hit the glass of the window, making a crackling sound.
Princess Gao Yang suddenly woke up from her sleep, turned over and sat up, pulled a piece of clothing around her exquisite and bulging upper body, and looked out the window blankly.
The lanterns in the yard were still burning, swaying in the wind and rain, and a faint orange light shone in the yard. The wind and rain were like darkness, making it even more desolate.
"What's wrong?"
Behind him, Lang Jun's warm body leaned forward, and a strong arm wrapped around his waist.
Princess Gao Yang rubbed her face, calmed down, and said softly: "I had a nightmare."
Withdrawing the arm around his waist, Fang Jun also turned over and sat up, looked out the window, yawned, and said: "I think about it every day, and I dream about it at night. Although your Majesty was in his prime in the Spring and Autumn Period, after all, he is not as good as when he was a soldier. At that time, Liaodong was so far away that even a normal trip would be extremely tiring, not to mention such a cold wind and rain? However, His Highness can rest assured that according to the itinerary, the National Defense Force has not yet passed Luoyang, and the prefectures and counties along the way will definitely provide support. You won’t suffer too much.”
For some reason, Princess Gaoyang has been in a state of mental distress since His Majesty personally left Chang'an.
But in Fang Jun's opinion, this is completely unnecessary. It is true that going to Liaodong to command the army in battle requires too much effort and physical strength, but His Majesty Li Er is always under the guard of the Forbidden Army, and is accompanied by many imperial doctors with superb medical skills. It is not necessary at all. There will be the slightest bit of danger.
To put it bluntly, even if this battle fails to achieve its goal and has to return in vain, there will not be any problem with the safety of His Majesty Li Er.
Princess Gaoyang’s worries are clearly unfounded...
However, her father was on an expedition for thousands of miles. As a son of a man, it was normal for him to be worried and concerned, so he went along with her to comfort him.
Princess Gaoyang was finally freed from the nightmare. She sighed, stroked her smooth forehead, and sighed faintly: "I don't know why, but I always have a feeling of fear in my heart, as if something big is going to happen..."
Fang Jun stretched out and listened to the wind and rain raging outside the window. The coldness in the room made it easy to cheer up.
Then he chuckled, put his hand under his clothes, held Yingying's waist, bit his wife's crystal-clear jade earlobe, and said vaguely: "Your Highness knows things like a god, something big is indeed going to happen. The state-owned evildoer is charming. All living beings, I care about my country and my country, and support the common people, so I am willing to fight!"
Princess Gao Yang pursed her lips in anger, pinched the guy's leg with a sullen face, and said angrily: "A dog can't grow ivory for the longest time, oh..."
Outside the window, the rain is sparse, the wind is blowing, and the war drums are intensive.
…
After a long time, the clouds and rain dissipated, and a crescent moon hung in the sky, spreading its clear light.
The maid brought warm water for cleaning, and the couple lay on the bed. Princess Gaoyang nestled against her husband's side, placed her small head on her broad and strong chest, breathed lightly, and asked: "What's the difference between you and Sister Changle?" What are your plans?"
Fang Jun suddenly froze.
Although Princess Gaoyang had expressed her open attitude towards this matter several times, Fang Jun still felt embarrassed when she suddenly mentioned it under such circumstances.
The evil old society...
All he could do was say: "I don't have any plans... Oops!"
However, Princess Gao Yang pinched her hard on the chest, and she couldn't help but said angrily: "Why are you pinching someone?"
Princess Gao Yang supported her upper body with her arms and looked down at Fang Jun. Regardless of her beautiful upper body being fully exposed in front of her husband, she raised her eyebrows and said angrily: "Why are you like this? Sister Changle is dignified and virtuous, but what are your plans to seduce others like this?" If there is none, how can it be done by a gentleman?"
Fang Jun was speechless and said helplessly: "Then you can't let me marry Changle and come back, right? It's not that I don't want to, your Majesty will definitely not be able to pass the test."
Just thinking about His Majesty Li Er's consistent attitude towards him and Princess Changle, Fang Jun had to stop playing.
His two daughters serve the same husband... This is no different from killing His Majesty Li Er, and will definitely become a laughing stock for the ages.
With His Majesty Li Er being such a face-loving person, how can he agree?
Princess Gao Yang curled her lips, pinched Fang Jun again, and snorted: "You don't know Sister Changle at all. She would rather die than enter the Fang family, even if I am willing to give up my identity as the head wife." .How can a person as noble and self-sufficient as she be willing to have sisters serve the same husband together?"
As he spoke, he dragged his chin with his palm, sighed, and said quietly: "Sister Changle has such a temperament. Even if she is willing in every possible way, she will never agree to marry her because of her father's face and her sister's affection. She is from the Changsun family. She and Changsun Huan had already severed their ties with each other, but she still endured all the injustice and still stayed in the Changsun family. She is...even though she is weak and delicate, she is a bit stubborn."
