After listening to the story of the chamberlain Lao Gao quietly, Prince Cheng Qian's expression turned ugly. He didn't expect Qing Que to be so scheming? Secretly contacted the Zheng family in Xingyang, and took control of the Jingxiang navy. I used to think that he liked literature and disliked martial arts, but it turns out it was all appearances...
Li Er asked Lao Gao, the chamberlain, to report, but he pretended to be cold-faced, but in fact he was secretly observing his son's attitude.
Seeing Li Chengqian's struggling expression, Li Er didn't find it strange. If he was indifferent to someone trying to seize the throne, he was either stupid or scheming. But after all, Li Chengqian is still underage, has not experienced too many things, and cannot yet express his emotions and anger.
Facing this brother from the same mother, he committed such a big taboo and asked Li Chengqian to deal with it himself? He was troubled inside. He also knew that the Emperor's father was testing him. A severe punishment would show that he did not care about his brotherhood, while a light punishment would show that he was incompetent. So Li Chengqian was silent for a while and did not express his position.
Emperor Li Er said: "Qingque, this rebellious son, is so bold! I decided to directly revoke his status as King of Wei and let him think about his mistakes behind closed doors. Since he promised to compile books well in the literature museum, let him concentrate on compiling books. The books are not yet completed. , are not allowed to go out."
"Cheng Qian, don't worry, no one will be allowed to contact him again from now on."
ah?
Li Chengqian didn't expect his father to say this. This was something he never dared to think about before. In my impression, he always had a stern look, but since he recalled himself to the East Palace this time to intern in handling government affairs, my father's attitude seemed to have changed a lot, and he became more and more important, and even praised him from time to time.
What do these words mean today? Punish the fourth child severely and help me secure my position as heir apparent?
Thinking of this, Li Chengqian quickly persuaded him: "Father, please calm down. As a prince, it is understandable that the fourth brother wants to show off his abilities. I think that for the sake of the Tang Dynasty, I, the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty, should be appointed by a capable person. If The fourth brother can be better than the child. The child is willing to give up the position of prince. They are all from the same mother. Whoever has the ability to lead the Tang Dynasty to a better future will naturally be the prince. So..."
Confused!
Before Li Chengqian could finish speaking, Li Er severely reprimanded him.
"Since ancient times, there has been an order of growth. You are the elder brother and the prince, and there is no fault. As a brother of your mother, he does not want to help you, but wants to compete with you for power? The battle for the crown prince has evolved into a clique fight. Don’t you know how harmful it is to the imperial court? This trend must not rise!"
"And you don't know what the color of the green bird is? Don't I know too?"
Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "Father, maybe we don't know our fourth brother very well. Just like what happened this time, it was unexpected."
"My son still believes that the crown prince is a matter of state, and he should be appointed by a capable person. Since the fourth brother is interested, he should be given a chance. As an elder brother, he should be generous. The child and the fourth brother are siblings from the same mother. How can they be distinguished from each other? ?”
Li Er raised his eyebrows, as if he could see his son's thoughts, "You mean, you want to defeat the fourth child openly and prove to him that you are better than him? So that he can be convinced?"
Li Chengqian said modestly: "Haier does have this intention. But if it turns out that the fourth brother is more capable than the boy, then I will be willing to give in and assist the fourth brother, all for the sake of the foundation of the Tang Dynasty."
"So my father said before that he would severely punish the fourth brother, but I thought it was unacceptable."
Regardless of whether these are the true words of the eldest son, Li Er is already very satisfied with being able to say these words. At least this confidence is good.
"Sigh... There is order between elders and younger ones. I don't want to see you brothers quarreling. From childhood to adulthood, brothers and sisters share the same mother. Isn't it good for brothers and sisters to respect each other? If you indulge him like this, it may not be a good thing for you in the future. So. You’ve thought it through.”
Li Chengqian said seriously: "Father, since ancient times, it has been said that the elders and younger ones are in order, but how many of them in the past dynasties have truly achieved the order of elders and younger ones? The rise and fall of a dynasty still depends on the talents of the king, whether he is virtuous or not. The Tang Dynasty is the foundation of my Li family, and it is because of your shoulders, father, that we are here today..."
Lao Gao, the chamberlain, couldn't help but remind him: "His Royal Highness..."
The topic immediately came to the taboo Xuanwu Gate, a forbidden area that was not easy for the emperor to touch. This kind of topic could not be avoided. How could it be mentioned in front of the emperor?
Li Chengqian suddenly remembered and quickly knelt down to apologize, "Father, forgive me! No offense, I just personally think that since this kind of fight is unavoidable, it is better to put it in the open. The light that comes from winning or losing may make everyone convinced and not hurt." Brotherhood.”
After listening to Li Chengqian's sincere explanation, Li Er's originally dark complexion gradually faded away, and a glimmer of approval flashed in his eyes, but he still did not show it.
After a moment of silence, he sighed and said: "Okay, get up. Let future generations comment on what is right and wrong. You are still young and don't know many of the inside stories. I can only tell you, is the battle for the crown prince so simple? What if it is? In this way, at the beginning..."
"Alas! Forget it. Although you plead for the fourth child, he really went too far this time. A king can resort to violent means, but he must not use unscrupulous means. Dare to detain or even plan to murder an imperial envoy, and he is also a prime minister? What he wants to do is What? Your brother-in-law Xiao Rui went to quell the chaos and was almost killed by them. How can we not be severely punished for such a bold and reckless behavior? "
What? ?
Li Chengqian stood dumbfounded on the spot. Chamberlain Gao didn't say this just now! It is only said that the King of Wei united with the Zheng family to bribe the Jingxiang navy, but was found out by the imperial envoy Wei Xiang. He tried to take risks and killed people to silence him, which almost caused a catastrophe. Fortunately, the champion prince passed by and put an end to the chaos. You didn't give any specific details.
Li Er thought Li Chengqian was in a daze because he was thinking of countermeasures.
But what he didn't expect was that Li Chengqian suddenly said excitedly: "No! Father, since my brother-in-law and his party have already arrived in Luoyang, they will be able to return to Chang'an in a few days. The fourth brother is afraid that he is in danger, hurry, hurry Send someone to send him away, as far away as possible..."
Um? How is this going?
Lao Gao, the chamberlain, said: "Your Highness, you are overly worried. How could the Marquis be detrimental to His Majesty the King of Wei? Moreover, this matter involves the dispute for the crown prince. With the character of the Marquis, he is unwilling to interfere and will definitely leave it to Your Majesty to make a decision. . Your Majesty loves talents, and you will always have something to say whether it is to the Marquis or the Prime Minister of Wei, so the punishment for His Highness the King of Wei is..."
Before Lao Gao could finish speaking, Li Chengqian interrupted and said, "No! You don't understand my brother-in-law. He is usually a gentle gentleman, but if anyone dares to attack him, he will definitely face the strongest anger of his brother-in-law."
ah? is it so serious?
Li Chengqian said in a deep voice: "Father, you may have forgotten your brother-in-law's nickname."
nickname? What nickname?
The chamberlain Lao Gao was also recalling that he had a lot of nicknames for the champion in his mind, including being the best at poetry and painting, the best in the world, the best miracle doctor, and the richest man in the Tang Dynasty...
Li Chengqian spit out four words that have been forgotten for many years: "Yiju will be repaid!"
hiss……
The thoughts of Li Er and Lao Gao were instantly pulled back to the first year of Zhenguan. They remembered that Xiao Rui was forcibly dragged into the officialdom. He only served as a minor chief of the Yushitai, but he dared to punish rape and eliminate evil in Chang'an City and kill everyone... …
"This time, the fourth brother not only took action against my brother-in-law, but also planned to get rid of Prime Minister Wei. Any one of them was enough to make my brother-in-law take action, so..." Li Chengqian deduced.
Thinking of Xiao Rui, a stupid fool, Li Er felt unsure. He turned around and ordered to the servant Lao Gao: "Send someone immediately to send the traitor to Wei to join the vassal. He will not come back without an edict! Send a team of people to watch. Him, don’t let him act recklessly in the domain.”
"By the way, please come to the queen."
