As for Princess Changle, Li Chengqian has already broken the rules. If she wants to hang out with Fang Jun, she can leave it up to her. After all, the royal family owes Changle something, and it is indeed not easy to find a good husband today. .
The Tang Dynasty clan had a relatively open concept of love...
But no matter how open we are, we will never tolerate the fact that Princess Jinyang, who is unmarried by Yunying and is still waiting to be born, will follow the same path as Princess Changle. If Princess Gaoyang, who married Fang Jun, is also included, will three more princesses of the Li Tang royal family be committed? To him?
This is simply a huge challenge to the dignity of the Li Tang royal family. Even if Li Chengqian holds his nose and admits it, there will definitely be huge waves in the clan...
But facing this young sister who lost her mother when she was young, is suffering from illness, and now loses her father, he can't even bear to say a harsh word. He can only watch her move closer to Fang Jun and show off her intimacy in public. Look at Princess Changle with your eyes - you can just commit yourself to Fang Jun. Now that Si Zi is like this, you don't care?
Princess Changle naturally felt the deep meaning and dissatisfaction in the emperor's brother's gaze. Her beautiful face was calm and calm, but the tips of her fair and delicate ears were slightly red. It was obvious that she felt shy when facing the emperor's brother's gaze.
But in this situation, what should she say?
Wait until you go back to the palace at night and ask Si Zi to accompany you, and then talk to this girl properly...
A banquet made Fang Jun feel on pins and needles. In the past, he didn't think there was anything wrong with Princess Jinyang's closeness. After all, it was the girl he watched grow up. Although she had grown into a beautiful girl with a beautiful face and a clear water lotus, he was not a lustful person. The wolf has never had any daydreams.
But now, in front of everyone, with completely different eyes looking at him, how can he be selfless and calm in his heart?
However, Princess Jinyang turned a blind eye to those looks that were either angry or dissatisfied. She still approached Fang Jun and peeled shrimps and served vegetables in her own way. She even took the job of pouring wine from the palace maid, which made her angry. The palace maid who thought she could be close to the water tower lowered her head and pouted, feeling very resentful...
After finally waiting until the banquet was over, Li Chengqian got up and returned to Wude Hall, followed closely by Fang Junfei...
After washing their faces and gargling, the monarch and his ministers sat opposite each other in front of the desk by the window of the study. Queen Su came in holding a tray. Her crimson palace skirt made her skin as white as jade, and she placed the teapot and teacup in her delicate hands. When he got to the desk, he also pulled up a stool and sat down, pouring tea for the two of them with his own hands.
Fang Jun hurriedly stood up and took the tea cup with both hands. Queen Su smiled softly and said with a gentle voice: "We are all members of our own family, so why should we be so polite in private? You talk about things, and I will serve you to drink tea."
The phrase "my family" immediately made Fang Jun feel that it meant something. Thinking of Princess Jinyang's intimate behavior at the banquet just now, he could only smile bitterly and said: "I don't dare."
Li Chengqian took a sip of tea and asked: "By recruiting a unit of Youtun Guards to enter the Forbidden Garden to guard the Forbidden City, can we ensure the safety of the Taiji Palace under extreme circumstances?"
The matter was so serious that Fang Jun did not dare to exaggerate. After thinking about it, he said cautiously: "There are no absolutes in the world. No one knows what will happen in the next moment. In the past, those who claimed to be loyal to the emperor and serve the country suddenly raised their flags of rebellion and rebellion. It is often seen in history books that even the Youtun Guards have not been under Wei Chen for a long time. There is no guarantee that everyone is as loyal as before. But your Majesty, rest assured, with Cheng Wuting and these 5,000 people stationed in the Forbidden Garden, in the worst case Wei Chen I can also fight my way through the bloodbath to ensure that your majesty is safe."
Li Chengqian looked solemn and understood what Fang Jun meant.
The situation changes unpredictably, and anything can happen between victory and defeat. Once the worst comes to worst, it is the limit to save the life of the emperor. As for everything in the Taiji Palace, he must abandon it, even his children and concubines.
Queen Su, who was so smart and smart, naturally understood. While pouring the tea, her eyes were watery. She glanced at Fang Jun angrily and said in a gentle and displeased tone: "Although I am just a woman, I can ride a horse. If you can wear armor, in times of crisis, all you have to do is follow you guys who are brave enough to win the three armies. Is there really no way to survive? You have to speak so rigorously. Although you won't make mistakes, it will inevitably be chilling. "
Fang Jun smiled awkwardly. If something really happened, the emperor and the prince would be the first to risk their lives to rescue him. Who else could he care about in such a chaotic situation?
As for the queen...it doesn't matter if she dies, she can be replaced by another one.
It's just that these words are really hurtful, just think about it in your heart, everyone knows it, and it would be embarrassing to say it...
But maybe the Queen had already expected this, so she was very close to him these days, probably because she wanted Fang Jun to think of her well, and not to abandon her and make her fall into the hands of the rebels when the time came. .
How noble is the empress of the Tang Dynasty? It would be fine if he were directly captured by the King of Jin. If he were caught in the rebel army, I don’t know what kind of abuse and humiliation he would suffer...
Li Chengqian waved his hand and glanced at the queen with some displeasure. However, he did not reprimand him. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "Do you think King Jin can secure the throne?"
The premise is of course that the rebels will win a complete victory and capture Chang'an. He, the emperor, will either die or escape, and the country will fall into the hands of the Jin king...
Fang Jun took a sip of tea and shook his head calmly: "Absolutely impossible. The reason why most places in Guanzhong are currently watching the fire from the other side and standing aside is not because they want to see the rebels succeed, but because they want to maximize their own interests, that is, Chasing the "Gong of Conglong", after all, everyone knows that the Three Kingdoms of Liaodong have been destroyed, and when the Tang Dynasty will no longer use large-scale external troops for some time in the future, these generals will inevitably put their swords and guns into the treasury and release their horses to Nanshan. The next national policy focus Regarding internal affairs, they want to gain enough political benefits at the last chance... But although the 'contribution from Long' is outstanding, the 'rescue' is even better. Yuchi Gong's army approaching Chang'an City may cause some people to start an army. Respond, but when the rebels break through the gates of Chang'an and His Majesty leaves the city to avoid disaster, more people will surely lead the army to help the king. Excluding the right guard and one guard under the command of the King of Jin, the rest are just a mob. How can we resist hundreds of thousands of people? A counterattack by elite soldiers? So your Majesty can rest assured that the course of this battle may be a bit dangerous, but the outcome will definitely not change."
Relying on the King of Jin, becoming a traitor known to the world, and having to endure possible failure. Compared with being diligent in the King's rescue and supporting the country in times of crisis, any fool would choose the latter.
Therefore, the garrison in Guanzhong is not so much watching indifferently and watching the rebels sweep into Chang'an. It is better to say that it is waiting for the opportunity, waiting for the imperial court to be overwhelmed and in crisis, and then calmly dispatch troops to capture and rescue him in one fell swoop.
Li Chengqian had a look of relief on his face and nodded: "So, since the situation is not dangerous, let's wait for those people to jump out and cut them off one by one."
Fang Jun smiled and said: "This is the best situation, but His Majesty cannot be too optimistic. After all, those people have been able to hide until now. They are all as cunning as foxes. They may not be able to break through this layer and continue to hide... But it doesn’t matter, as long as they are scared and won’t get in the way.”
Queen Su on the side hesitated to speak. She didn't understand why she would rather let those people hide and continue to be a threat instead of uncovering them in one fell swoop and completely eradicating the trouble. However, she had been scolded by Fang Jun in front of her face as "a chicken." "Si Chen", severely reproached her not to get involved in politics, and even now she still has lingering fears.
There was something in his mind that he didn't dare to ask. Naturally, he was a little resentful, so he pursed his lips and gave Fang Jun an angry look...
Fang Jun is such a smart man. When his eyes met Queen Su's, he understood the other's thoughts. He couldn't help but smile and praised the other for "knowing his duty", but he also explained: "The generals of the entire dynasty all Knowing that the Eastern Expedition was their last glory, there are no powerful countries around the Tang Dynasty, or even invincible countries. The prosperous age has begun, and the national policy must pay attention to people's livelihood from the outside and the inside. In addition to the necessary defense against foreign enemies, the army is more about ensuring internal stability and To ensure the smooth implementation of the imperial policy, all the rest will be put into the treasury, and the horses will be released to Nanshan. Even the military system of the government will be gradually abolished. Without an army and no military power, what will they use to maintain their current power status? Therefore, some people will inevitably make a desperate move. In a desperate attempt, as long as they can support King Jin to ascend to the throne, and King Jin's shallow foundation will definitely reuse them and intimidate everyone, they will be able to maintain their position of power. Power is the most beautiful glass of wine and the most beautiful beauty. As long as you taste it After living through that experience, who can be willing to give up?"
Seeing Queen Su's pretty white jade face turn slightly red because of the last sentence, and looking at him with a half-smile, Fang Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he cursed himself for saying the wrong thing, as if he was deliberately teasing, and quickly continued: "But for everyone, Most people are still unwilling to take risks, because if they fail, they will not only lose their power, but also the wealth and glory of the whole family and the country... Therefore, these people will stand firmly on His Majesty's side, which has a stronger foundation. Here, it is inevitable that there are some small thoughts, and they want to maximize the interests in their hands. In this changing node of the times, they can try their best to seize the political interests that are enough for the family to prosper from generation to generation... This is human nature, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages. , so Your Majesty and the Queen don’t need to worry.”
Although King Li Zhi of the Jin Dynasty was stationed at Tongguan with more than 100,000 troops, and raised the anti-flag, the clouds moved in all directions, the scenery followed in all directions, and there were many supporters from all over the world, but it was difficult to go against the general trend.
What is the general trend?
The intention of the Sixteen Guards in Guanzhong is the general trend.
One hundred thousand private troops in the south of the Yangtze River were defeated by the navy at Yanziji, and countless people fled. As a result, the gentry in the south of the Yangtze River was devastated. They had countless money, but it was difficult to organize a successful army to resist the imperial court. Although the one hundred thousand private army in Shandong was successful. The move into Tongguan also drained the Shandong clan's young people. Once these young men failed to return smoothly, it would be difficult for the Shandong clan to recover within thirty years.
In this way, the Sixteen Guards in Guanzhong are enough to run rampant across the world and put down some rebellious officials.
In the final analysis, whether there are fields with billions of dollars connected by miles and miles of land, mountains of gold and silver, and warehouses full of grain, force has the final say.
Whoever controls the most powerful army will be the master of the empire.
Fang Jun even vaguely hoped that the situation could develop to that point. At worst, it would be like fighting from north to south like when the Tang Dynasty was founded, smashing all the clans into pieces and burying all the aristocratic families in the dust. The Tang Empire has completely entered a new era.
Of course, based on his understanding of the aristocratic families, these guys had no backbone when they were in a coward, and they would never dare to risk their lives without success...
Fang Jun felt a little regretful that he couldn't do his best.
(End of chapter)
