Li Xian knew very well that if the course of history was correct, he would also be one of the victims of the throne.
Li Tang's succession to the throne has always been bloody. Not to mention those who rebelled and those who were slandered for rebelling, as well as the countless royal people who died in official battles.
Li Yuan was the founding emperor, and Emperor Taizong killed his younger brother and beheaded his elder brother for the throne. When Li Zhi arrived, he was reaping the benefits of being a fisherman. Before him, the prince Li Chengqian and the king of Wei Li Tai were fighting inextricably.
After Li Zhi, Prince Zhanghuai died. In order to become emperor and secure the throne, Wu Zetian forced countless princes and princesses of Li and Tang to death. By Li Xian, Li Dan, and Li Longji, every change of throne was accompanied by coups and killings.
To be honest, if Emperor Taizong and Li Zhi hadn't built a little foundation for Li Tang, the battle for the throne alone would have been enough to bring down the entire country.
Not wanting history to repeat itself, Li Xian knew very well that he must change history and gain the position of emperor.
However, currently, the chips in hand are not enough for me.
Although there is support from Zhang Wenguan and others in the court, and the East Palace is now very strong, in the final analysis, compared with the emperor and the queen, what he lacks most is actually the news network.
How can we survive in this era without intelligence?
But....
After tearing up the paper and throwing it into the wastebasket, Li Xian sighed.
He thought about it a lot, but he never expected that Li Zhi would establish himself as prince so quickly.
I originally wanted to establish an information network outside Chang'an, but before I was ready, I entered the East Palace.
Being in the East Palace now is no different from being in prison. If you want to build a news network, you need someone to do it on your behalf. only....
Unlike others, the news network can be said to be its destiny. After all, who is better to find?
Xiao Desheng? That's wrong. Although this guy seems to be his die-hard loyalist, there is no doubt that this guy, like Li Yun, is truly loyal to the emperor.
Zheng? It's not appropriate. As a female, it's very rare for her to agree to help her manage her property. It's really hard for her to do such a thing.
As for Yao Yuanchong and Wang Bo, let alone them.
After passing these few people, Li Xian sadly discovered that there was such a shortage of people under his command.
"Well, after all, we are still just starting out, so we can't be in a hurry, we can't be in a hurry."
With a sigh, Li Xian stood up and prepared to see Li Xian.
Regarding Li Xian's problem, he had already written a letter and ordered Li Yong to send it to Li Zhi.
Since Li Zhi did not object today, it means that he also acquiesced.
As long as the emperor agrees, it will be possible for Li Xian to stay in Chang'an.
Li Xian now lives in the Yichun Palace of the East Palace. Since his princess was brought here, even his concubines were also taken to the East Palace.
As for the original guards of the Royal Palace, they have been dismissed by the new Chang Shi of the British Palace because they were not qualified to enter the East Palace.
Although Li Xian could have intervened to set up the long history of the British Palace, and the emperor would have acquiesced, he did not do so. Not to mention that he has no one to arrange things, even Li Xian is not easy to explain.
After all, if you do this, you will really put him in jail. No matter how good-tempered Li Xian is now, he will not be able to accept it.
The sun was setting in the west, and the palace was still a little bright because of its high location.
Stepping on the last bit of daylight, Li Xian walked into Yichun Palace.
Currently, Ma Liang and the Qianniu Guards are still in charge of guarding Yichun Palace.
Seeing the prince arriving, Ma Liang took the initiative to greet him and led the way to the small pavilion of Yichun Palace.
In the small pavilion, the original stone table was replaced by a huge case, which was filled with food. As for sitting on the furs and enjoying the delicacies, the only ones sitting there were Li Xian and his princess Wei Shi.
Seeing the arrival of the imperial brother, Li Xian quickly stood up and said awkwardly like a caught child: "Brother Six, why are you here? Didn't the emperor come to the East Palace to teach you in person?"
Waving his hand to indicate that Li Xian and Webster should not be polite, Li Xian sat down on the main seat unceremoniously and said: "Father has been away for a while, and I came here just to see you. I haven't followed you these days. You, are you lazy in studying?"
Li Xian sat down and asked Webster to go out. When the emperor's brother didn't come, he could have dinner with Webster. But now that the imperial brother is here, a woman like Webster needs to retreat. Even if it was a family banquet, Webster was not qualified to sit at the same table as the prince.
After Webster left, Li Xiancai replied: "That subordinate of yours wants to die in Chongwen Hall these days. As for that old man, after he took the test with me, he found a book of "Zhou Rites" to teach To me, it’s really boring. We already learned this stuff back then, why do we need to learn it again?”
Li Xian smiled, took the bowls and chopsticks from Li Yun, and began to eat his own dinner without dissatisfying that the two of them had eaten these dishes.
Obviously, Li Xian had learned it at that time, but it was just a matter of learning. Otherwise, Xiao Jue would not teach him again. As one of the Five Classics, "The Rites of Zhou" is different from the obscure "Spring and Autumn". Anyone who has not read it carefully is not qualified to call himself a scholar.
After eating a few mouthfuls of food, Li Xian suddenly felt that something was not right.
The chef of the East Palace was trained by himself, so he knew his master's taste very well. It was impossible for him to cook such dark dishes as stir-fried chicken and mutton. So today's dinner...
Seeing the surprised look on the emperor's brother's face, Li Xian had to explain: "Brother, in fact, I made these dishes. After eating cumin mutton a few days ago, I was wondering what it would be like to stir-fry chicken with cumin. Especially It's because Webster's stomach has been bad for the past two days, so I personally cooked these dishes for her, don't make me laugh."
I have seen people who dote on their wives, but I have never seen people who dote on their wives like this.
It's incredible that the majestic King of England cooked so many dishes himself. If this matter spreads, it is inevitable that some officials will impeach him.
Swallowing the rice in his mouth, Li Xian said: "It's not a joke, but you have a good grasp of the heat and taste of the cooking. Don't worry, you are in the East Palace now, and this matter will not spread."
Seeing what the emperor said, Li Xian suddenly became happy.
He picked up the rice bowl, thought about it, took out a new wine glass, poured a glass of wine, and then sent it to the emperor's brother.
Li Xian is not opposed to wine. Drinking a little wine is good for relaxing muscles and activating blood circulation. Besides, it’s not the harvest season yet, so the only drink that can be used is wine.
After drinking a glass of wine, Li Xiancai said to Li Xian: "About you not being an official, my father probably agreed. In other words, from now on, you don't have to go to the fiefdom and become a vassal, you can stay in Chang'an."
"Huh? Really?"
After hearing the news, Li Xian was stunned for a long time before laughing like crazy.
In these years in the fiefdom, he almost went crazy.
Although there are good food, drinks, and beautiful women, there is just no fun.
Looking across Fangzhou, the only one who can talk to him is Wei Shi.
If you stay in Fangzhou for a long time, no matter how delicious the food is, you will get tired of it if you eat too much. The beautiful woman tossed and turned just like that, and the wine tasted just like that, which made him feel boring.
I originally wanted to be a prince and manage the fiefdom, but I didn't know that Chang Shi gave me good advice and my father also issued an edict to condemn him. The fiefdom is obviously my fiefdom!
Now that he is back in Chang'an, although he lacks the flattery of Chang Shi's people, at least he has something to do. ''
Especially the kitchen in the East Palace, you can always find surprises.
Although practicing martial arts is tiring, it doesn't matter if someone is with you.
Recalling his childhood dream of hunting, he suddenly felt that staying in Chang'an would be quite good.
Seeing Li Xian's ecstatic look, Li Xian couldn't help but shook his head.
This guy just moved from one place to another and found it novel. If you stay for a long time, you will still feel uncomfortable.
Not wanting to disturb Li Xianchong's wife anymore, Li Xian finished his meal quickly, got up and left.
I refused Li Xianxiang’s gift. If it took longer, the food would be completely cold.
Taking Li Yun and Li Xian with them, they walked towards Cheng'en Hall.
He had a taste of it last night, and he was a little impatient to go back today.
Although his reason told him that today was not the right day to continue doing that kind of thing, but...
After leaving Yichun Palace and walking not far, I saw two eunuchs on the road, carrying something that looked like a stretcher, covered with a straw mat, and walking south in a panic.
Seeing the two people sneaking around, Li Yun stepped forward and asked: "What are you two doing!"
Hearing the voice of the chief supervisor, the two eunuchs quickly put down the stretcher, knelt down on the ground, and replied: "Replying to the chief supervisor, this is Manager Zhang who was infected with the cold two days ago. Although he has been cured, his breath is weak and he is sick. He won't come. When I see that he is not good, I will send him out quickly."
"send out?"
"Yes, Manager Zhang has no relatives, so I can only send him to a mass grave."
Hearing these words, Li Xian couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and looked at the straw mat.
The straw mat is still heaving. This eunuch is still alive. Will he be sent to a mass grave while he is still alive?
"Okay, send him off quickly to avoid dying in the East Palace."
Seeing that Li Yun decided this person's fate with just one sentence, Li Xian couldn't help but said: "Wait a minute."
The two eunuchs who had just lifted the stretcher quickly put it down.
He took a few steps forward and lifted up the straw mat, and what he saw was an old face full of wrinkles.
It can be seen that this eunuch is already very old.
At such an old age, he probably entered the palace during the Taizong period.
Although this is a eunuch, he is also an old man. Li Xian couldn't bear the thought of such an old man being sent to a mass grave and waiting to die in such an environment.
I dug through my sleeves, only to find that there was no money inside.
Looking at Li Yun, Li Xian ordered: "Withdraw a few money from the East Palace account and give it to the two of them. There is no need to send people to mass graves. Rent a small yard outside Chang'an for the two of them." Take care of him. When he dies, buy him a coffin and bury him in the ground."
Li Yun was surprised and said: "Your Highness, this is just an old slave. You don't need to worry about him."
Sighing, Li Xian said: "Although they are slaves, they are also human lives. Forget it, you can withdraw some more money and let these two people buy a big yard outside. From now on, the maids and eunuchs of the East Palace who are about to die of old age will be sent to that small yard. In the yard. Isn’t there a carpentry shop in Guzhe’s property? Just make more coffins, it won’t cost much. Just think that Gu is trying to accumulate some evil virtue for himself.”
Hearing this, the two eunuchs fell to their knees. Even Li Yun could not bow.
Ignoring several people, Li Xian walked towards Cheng'en Hall alone.
After his figure disappeared from the flower bed, the straw mat was lifted off in an instant.
Manager Zhang, who was lying there with his breath making noise in his throat, his eyes were shining brightly, how could he look like he was dying?
Seeing that Manager Zhang was getting up, Li Yun stood up and said with a smile: "Manager Zhang, I am not lying when I say His Highness the Crown Prince is kind. Thank you for setting up such a game, how about it?"
Manager Zhang stood up, shook his robe and said: "As you said, His Royal Highness is very kind. Even when facing people like me who are still serving sentences, he has compassion. Especially his arrangements, it can be said that Beyond my imagination.”
After saying that, Manager Zhang looked at Li Yun with a burning gaze: "Li Yun, when we invited you to join the Alliance of the Lowly, didn't you refuse? What? Now because of the prince, you want to contact me again?"
Li Yong sighed: "I refused to join before because I felt that what you were doing was too unsafe. Now, I have lived in the palace for many years and have seen too many tragic things. It is impossible to say that I don't pity them. Of course, I am contacting you mainly for His Highness the Crown Prince."
"Although His Royal Highness has become the prince now, he lacks his own manpower. Especially when the saint is in poor health today, it is too easy for things to change. Although you are humble, the strength you have gathered cannot be underestimated. "
"Do you still remember your hopes back then? Don't you think that His Highness the Crown Prince is your best candidate?"
Thinking of what happened back then, Manager Zhang couldn't help but sigh.
At the beginning, their alliance of despicable people did not find Li Zhi, the current saint, but placed their bets on the queen who was still a noble concubine. I originally thought that if she could become the master of the harem, the life of a palace maid and eunuch would be much easier.
Who knows, with the help of the Alliance of Despicables, that one will become the queen, and then she will start a purge of the palace.
If the Alliance of Despicables hadn't been everywhere and couldn't be eradicated, I'd be afraid...
Even now, the alliance does not dare to be exposed, or even accept too many new members. The Queen's methods are still very terrifying, at least the alliance's control over the Daming Palace is very weak.
Glancing in the direction of Cheng'en Hall, Manager Zhang opened his mouth, but found it difficult to nod his head.
Because I have experienced betrayal, it is really difficult to trust someone again at this time.
A slave is a slave after all. Is it really right to imagine that one can change his situation?
Li Yun knew that it was difficult for Manager Zhang to make a complete decision at the moment. Therefore, he did not interrupt and stood quietly aside.
The sun has completely set, and when the last bit of light disappears, the temperature between heaven and earth seems to have dropped a lot in an instant.
Resisting the thought of pulling up his clothes and looking in the direction of Cheng'en Hall, Manager Zhang finally sighed and said to Li Yun: "Although you are not from the alliance, judging from your performance over the years, I still think that I am willing to believe you. Tomorrow, find an opportunity to transfer me from Tai Chi Palace to East Palace."
Seeing Manager Zhang say this, Li Xing was overjoyed.
It seems that this matter can be accomplished 80% of the time.
Nodding, Li Yong said: "The director of Taiji Palace was promoted by me. It's not a problem for him to ask you to come here. It's just that it's useless for you to come here alone. Aren't you going to bring in more people from the alliance?"
Manager Zhang smiled slightly, looked at Li Yun and said, "Who told you that people in the alliance only exist in Tai Chi Palace?"
Seeing Manager Zhang's smile, Li Yun couldn't help but shudder.
At the beginning, Prince Li Hong was so concerned about the management of the East Palace, but he did not expect to be infiltrated by the Alliance of Despicable People.
Compared with saints and queens, although the Alliance of Despicables is not on the stage, their secret infiltration is so astonishing.
It can be seen that in terms of intelligence gathering capabilities, the Alliance of Despicables may be more terrifying than the Queen of Heaven's manpower.
