Chapter 163 Who is the mastermind behind the scenes?
If I really plotted against a prince of the Tang Dynasty like this, would it be too simple?
No one expected that a few days later, two messages spread throughout Chang'an.
News 1: The Turks gave me a gift to the Tang Dynasty, intending to prevent His Highness the King of Qin from entering the court as an official, and even did not allow His Highness the King of Qin to take charge of the troops. It also claimed that the only one of the Turks feared the Tang Dynasty was Qin!
News 2: Goguryeo wants to kill the Qin King of the Tang Dynasty, and even spends any money!
If it were later generations, Li Fangchen would feel that someone had bribed the surrounding news in Chang'an City and created momentum for himself. But during this period of the Tang Dynasty, it would be a pure praise and killing without considering any consequences.
After hearing this, the people expressed more admiration for the King of Qin, and even felt that the King of Qin was more suitable for the position of the crown prince.
As soon as such news came out, Chang'an was completely in chaos. Even the students in the Imperial College believed that the King of Qin was more suitable for the position of crown prince than the prince.
Some people even released some information about Li Fangchen's design of the Turks and Goguryeo before. At the same time, the famous saying is that the cement roads of the entire Tang Dynasty were originally related to His Royal Highness the King of Qin.
In the Palace of Peaceful Hearts, Li Shimin was out of reach, "Control the storm! Who is planning behind the scenes!"
Even he once doubted whether this was a plan made by Yuer himself, after all, he was the ultimate profiter.
But is this really the case?
In Kunning Palace, Changsun Wugui summoned Li Fangchen and Li Chengqian together. Without saying a word, they asked them to kneel aside, and when they figured out and got up again.
Li Fangchen looked innocent, but Li Chengqian was a little complaining.
"Brother Prince, what's wrong with us?"
"Don't you blame me?"
"uh-huh?"
Li Fangchen originally thought that Li Chengqian would believe him, but now it is not the case. The other party is obviously affected by this rumor.
After realizing it, Li Chengqian, who saw that Li Fangchen had a wrong expression, immediately explained to himself, "Second brother, it's not done it on purpose, it's really...ah!"
Li Fangchen was obviously a little disappointed. The trust between people sometimes became destroyed, which was really too simple.
"Brother Prince, whether you believe it or not, I never thought of competing for a position with you. That's all."
After saying that, Li Fangchen closed his eyes and thought, making Li Chengqian aside unable to help but feel uncomfortable.
"Second brother..."
I want to persuade you, but what can I persuade you?
If I really trust him, how could the situation just now happen?
It was already the time for spring and summer to communicate, and the weather was inevitably a bit elusive. The previous part was still hot, but not long after, there was thunder and rain in the sky. Li Fangchen and Li Chengqian knelt outside the hall. For more than an hour, no one dared to come forward to talk.
When the rain actually fell on the two of them, Changsun Wugui sent someone to speak and allow them to enter the hall.
"Did you know you're wrong?"
Li Chengqian nodded honestly and admitted his mistake. Li Fangchen did not answer at all, because so far, he couldn't figure out who was trying to harm him like this.
"Just knowing the mistake, come here soon!"
Changsun Wugui also felt distressed and asked them to come over, mainly because he was afraid that there would be gaps between them.
Yu'er is okay, she can see her all day long, so she is not worried. Instead, Chengqian, the ministers around the prince may not necessarily make the prince's brother humble and respectful.
Yu Guang saw Li Fangchen's unhappy look and couldn't help but sigh, "Yu'er, do you feel very wronged in your heart?"
Li Fangchen shook his head, "I just don't understand, why should I be so responsible for such a simple matter?"
“Simple? Complex?”
"Since I have a great reputation now, I'll make a few mistakes so that I won't be kept being grabbed by others."
"Are you talking about being self-deprecating?" Changsun Wugui frowned. It was not that she had not considered this matter, but she was not willing to let Yu'er's reputation be defiled because of this kind of personal relationship.
"I don't agree!"
Li Shimin happened to enter the hall. When he heard this, he immediately refuted it and said to Li Fangchen: "That Goguryeo envoy has been called!"
"I've asked? Who is it?"
"The Ministry of War is the Minister of War and inherited the position of Duke of Yun, Yin Yuan!"
Li Fangchen and Li Chengqian frowned at the same time. They had never had any contact with this person. This is the legacy of the veteran.
Yin Yuan's father was also considered a founding elder. He defeated the prefect of Jingzhao, Wen Sheng, and was awarded the title of Duke of Chen County, and later moved to the Prime Minister's Office.
He once followed Qin King Li Shimin to attack Xue Ju, participated in the pacification of Xue Rengao, Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande, and was granted the title of Duke of Yun. He was Yin Qiao, one of the twenty-four heroes of Lingyan Pavilion later!
Li Shimin sighed and said, "This morning, Yin Yuan did not show up. When I sent troops to his mansion, he was already dead."
"What! Dead?"
"Not only that, I planned to follow the clues and investigate the officialdom carefully, but the person in the secret was prepared and there was no clue yet. However, I have issued an order to Dai Zhou and capture the person behind the scenes within seven days!"
"In this way, is it really someone planning to plot against me and my second brother?"
Li Chengqian had seven points of trust and three points of doubt before. After all, Li Fangchen was too outstanding. If he came to compete for this position with him, he would have no second choice except losing.
Everything is at the worst, so Li Chengqian has always maintained a cold-eyed attitude. He believes that this matter will always be revealed. If it is really related to the second brother, it will be a fight.
Li Fangchen didn't look at the other party, but instead asked: "Father, why can't I belittle myself?"
"Because you are Longzi, you are the King of Qin in the Tang Dynasty. The crown prince inherited the Li family's country, and you will inherit my mantle!"
If you are wary, you will die. It is best for the second generation of monarchs to be stable, but Li Fangchen appears and gives Li Shimin a second way.
The prince is on the left and the king of Qin is on the right. Wouldn't it be better to jointly stabilize the second generation of the Tang Dynasty?
Changsun Wugui is also aware of this and even agrees very much.
But the couple now have different opinions.
"Father, can I refuse?"
I thought it was Li Chengqian who disagreed with it, but I didn't expect it was Li Fangchen who proposed it first.
Li Shimin's attitude changed slightly, and seemed a little dissatisfied, and asked, "Why?"
Li Fangchen sighed and said, "I just want to live without restraint on this land. When the Tang Dynasty needs it, put on a horse in armor, and when the Tang Dynasty doesn't need me, I can be a rich prince."
Li Shimin was silent. Changsun Wugui couldn't help but patted Li Fangchen's shoulders. Li Chengqian was the most excited. He had watched his second brother worry about national affairs all day long and was respected by all officials. He couldn't say anything. After all, he was his own brother. If he was always compared by him, he would always have no luck on his face.
But now it seems that my second brother is completely lazy.
"Then why did you before?" Li Shimin couldn't understand it again. After all, there were too many things Li Fangchen had done before.
"Of course, in order to make my life better in the future. Father, the stronger the Tang Dynasty, the more comfortable the sons will live in the future, right?"
When Li Shimin heard this, he casually slashed at Li Fangchen.
Chapter completed!