British Duke Li Ji sent someone here?
Everyone in the hall looked at each other in confusion at first, and then became nervous in unison, and their hearts tightened instantly.
Could it be that Li Ji finally made his stance clear?
After a short moment of silence, Changsun Wuji said in a deep voice: "Invite people in."
"Here."
After the clerk retreated, a moment later, a handsome and upright young military general strode in. He first greeted Chang Sun Wuji and said, "The last general, Li Yuandao, has met Zhao Guogong."
Then he saluted all the Guanlong bosses present: "I have met all of you."
Everyone nodded in unison.
Changsun Wuji waved his hand and said warmly: "No need to be polite, I wonder why the British government sent you here?"
Li Yuandao stood in the hall with his feet slightly apart. Surrounded by a group of big men, he did not change his expression and said calmly: "The commander-in-chief has given orders. It is spring plowing now, but Guanzhong is in depression and war is raging. Therefore, Tongguan will be opened." , to guide the displaced people into Guanzhong, and the government will guide and resettle them, and assist the people in Guanzhong to carry out spring plowing. Food is the most important thing for the people, and if spring plowing is delayed, the fields will be abandoned and starvation will be everywhere, which will cause resentment in the world."
Everyone in the hall became energetic.
Spring plowing?
Nothing to do with Li Ji!
Although that guy is the head of the prime minister, he has ignored the government affairs at all since the day he took office and delegated all powers. Many government affairs are actually handled by the three provinces and six ministries. If there is anything that requires instructions, report it to Li Ji, who then submits it to His Majesty Li Er for his decision, and then distributes the approval to the three provinces and six ministries, all in compliance with the emperor's will.
It can be said that throughout the ages, he has been the most relaxed person as the chief minister. He said he did not take power, but in fact he was unwilling to wade into the muddy waters of His Majesty Li Er's efforts to weaken and suppress the family...
Now he commands hundreds of thousands of troops stationed in Tongguan, very close to Chang'an, but refuses to return to Beijing. Instead, he worries about people's livelihood?
Therefore, these words must have a deeper meaning.
Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment, but did not answer. Instead, he asked: "The British prince is stationed at Tongguan. Can he block the pass and only allow entry and no exit?"
Why are Donggong and Guanlong confused about Li Ji's position?
It was because after Li Ji led his army back to Guanzhong, he immediately garrisoned Tongguan to isolate the inside and outside. However, they allowed the armies from various places outside the pass to enter the pass, seemingly secretly supporting Guan Long, but they did not allow anyone inside the pass to leave the pass...
Li Yuandao said calmly: "The mutiny in Guanzhong was a training battle, and countless troops were routed. The reason why the general blocked the pass and did not allow any soldier to leave the pass was to prevent the rebels from plundering the place and harming the people after leaving the pass. Since the battle was fought in Guanzhong, Then all the defeated troops can stay in Guanzhong."
Changsun Wuji asked again: "When does the British prince plan to return to Beijing?"
Li Yuandao shook his head: "The commander-in-chief is strategizing, how do we know?"
After a pause, he added: "Maybe tomorrow, maybe now, everything depends on the commander's decision."
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After Li Yuandao left, Changsun Wuji ordered someone to make new tea, took a sip, looked around the crowd and said, "What do you think?"
Yuwen Shiji whirled his tea cup and frowned: "Allowing refugees from outside the customs to enter the customs...does it really mean that we can borrow troops from various clans again and he won't stop us?"
He Lanyan said: "Does that mean you support us?"
"How can it be that simple?" Dugu Lan shook his head and said, "Li Ji seems not to fight for power or profit, but in fact he has deep rifts and far-reaching strategies. He is most difficult to deal with. Even if he clearly expresses his support for our Guanlong , we should also be more careful and beware of deception, let alone such vague words?"
This matter is of great importance and involves the life and death of Long. No one dares to take it lightly.
However, Li Ji just sent someone to deliver such incomprehensible words, which is really confusing...
Linghu Defen, who had not spoken much, said: "In my opinion, Li Ji is still more influential than us."
Everyone looked at him, and He Lanyan asked, "Brother Ji Xin, why did you say this?"
Linghu Defen said: "Whether you are in the temple or far away in the rivers and lakes, in life, it is always difficult to escape the word 'profit'. As the saying goes, 'people die for money and birds die for food'. This is true in ancient and modern times. For example, Li Ji What benefits can he get from leaning towards the crown prince of the East Palace? Today, Li Ji is already the head of the Prime Minister and Fu, a very popular minister, and his official position and title have reached their peak. No matter how much contribution he has made in the East Palace, he will never be able to win again. After the prince ascended the throne, he still pursued your majesty's national policy of weakening the powerful families and supporting the poor families. This is also the reason why we are willing to take extraordinary risks to carry out military remonstrances. This is the case with Guanlong, and the same is true with the Shandong family after Li Ji's death. .”
Having said this, he paused and took a sip of tea. Perhaps the past two years of living in a secluded mansion and concentrating on writing books really broadened his horizons and improved his spiritual realm. There was a kind of firm belief and guidance in his words. Regret: "On the other hand, although the Shandong family has been squeezed out of the court by us, our interests are consistent with the interests of the Shandong family. Today our Guan Long is in power, and tomorrow the Shandong family may be in power, but once the prince ascends the throne , all the aristocratic families are dead. Li Ji himself may have no desires, but how can the Shandong aristocratic family behind him watch the crown prince successfully ascend the throne after His Majesty's death?"
Since the Han Dynasty, aristocratic families have gradually formed and become extremely powerful, often influencing the political situation. When Guanlong rose from Daibei, it started as a military town. They connected and helped each other, seized all the political power, prospered and destroyed a country, and dominated the general trend of the world.
Today, the power of the family clan has penetrated into all aspects of the government and the public. No one can truly break away from the clan and occupy a high position.
No matter how talented and brilliant the person is, it is impossible for him to rise without any foundation when the clans monopolize political resources. Even Fang Jun, who is known as "the clans are a chronic disease of the empire", without the tacit approval of the Shandong family and the Jiangnan nobles, How could it be possible today?
The same goes for Li Ji.
Yu Wenshi nodded and agreed: "The most important point is that we started an uprising in Chang'an and stormed the East Palace. The slogan of 'depose the prince to bring order to the chaos' resounded throughout the world. At that time, Li Ji, who led his army back to Beijing from Liaodong, was delayed along the way. He has not been able to lead the army back to Beijing to take control of the prince...How can there be no grudge in the prince's heart? Today, he may be forced to swallow his anger due to the current situation. Once the prince successfully ascends the throne, how can he not liquidate Li Ji? Therefore, Li Ji and his support for the East Palace , it is better to establish another prince like us."
Linghu Defen stroked his palm and said: "That's right! The reason why Li Ji delayed returning and led hundreds of thousands of troops to Tongguan to sit back and watch the war in Chang'an was because he wanted to wait for us to overthrow the East Palace and establish a new crown prince before he could lead his army back to Beijing. One move will determine the overall situation! Although the new crown prince was established by us, he may not have the conflict of being a puppet in his heart. Once Li Ji returns to Beijing and expresses his support, how can the new crown prince not defect to him with joy? Not only Li Ji He has many soldiers and generals and strong strength, and Li Ji is famous for not taking power. What emperor wouldn't want such a prime minister?"
The more he talked, the more excited he became, and he seemed to have figured out Li Ji's thoughts clearly: "The most important thing is that by that time, the East Palace has been destroyed, and the sword hanging over the heads of the family members is no longer there. Li Ji and other The interests of the Shandong family have been protected after his death, but the infamy of the fall of the East Palace has been shouldered by our Guanlong clan, which has nothing to do with him!"
After his analysis, everyone nodded and felt that it made sense. At the same time, they saw through Li Ji's plan and took a breath.
He Lanyan's eyes widened and he cursed: "Mother! Isn't this Xu Maogong too insidious? He obviously wants to be a cousin and also build an archway!"
All the blame for the fall of the East Palace and the murder of the prince was placed on the Guanlong clan, allowing the Guanlong clan to bear the infamy of the people and future generations. However, Li Ji reaped all the benefits.
If Linghu Defen's analysis is true, then Li Jizhi's insidiousness has exceeded everyone's expectations. When the crown prince changes throne and the new monarch ascends the throne, it will be the time when the Guanlong family will fade out of the court and the Shandong family will take over. !
It's no wonder that He Lanyan was so angry. Guan Long had worked so hard and lost huge profits, but in the blink of an eye, Li Jibing took them away without blood. No one wanted to let go!
However, it is useless to be angry. Now Li Ji has hundreds of thousands of troops in Tongguan. If Guan Long dares to show the slightest attitude of not cooperating with him, Li Ji will fall to the East Palace, or even go back to Chang'an, establish another prince, and support him. For the new emperor...
After all, the army in Li Ji's hands is enough to support any of his ambitions. As long as he wants to do it, no one can stop him.
Yu Wenshiji noticed that Changsun Wuji's face was gloomy and he didn't say a word for a long time. He asked curiously: "Does the auxiliary machine agree with this speculation?"
(End of chapter)
