Chapter 366: Persuading Li Yu

Li Yu's imperial study is located at the east end of Zichen Hall. It was originally a place where books and classics were placed, but now it has been turned into three houses of the same size. The innermost one by the window is his study. The craftsmen have been busy for a few days and have just used it yesterday.

At this moment, the young emperor was standing in front of the window and staring out the window. Perhaps he was staying in the Western Regions. Li Yu had a unique affection for the large green area. The Zichen Hall was at a high position, so he ordered people to plant a forest outside the window of the study. From the study, the tall tree crown was lush and green. A gust of wind blew, and the trees swayed, like green waves, which made people feel relaxed and happy outside.

But Li Yu was in a heavy mood at this moment. The excitement and excitement of the first Dabao had passed away. What had settled down were crises that upset him and the elbow of power.

An Lushan's rebellion, famine spread, lack of troops, financial constraints, poor connections between large areas of the East, and Tubo was like a sword hanging on his head, which made him extremely troubled. Of course, the thing that he could not tolerate was that Li Qing refused to abstain from power, as if an insurmountable wall in front of him blocked his view of the world and made countless ambitions in his heart unable to be implemented.

"Li Qing, can you be Dong Zhuo's second?" Li Yu's fist couldn't help but clench his fists.

Li Mi stood behind him, silently looking at the young monarch. His bloody spirit made the Tang Dynasty's Shenmu Dynasty new, and all the subjects all over the Tang Dynasty saw hope. But this was also his biggest weakness. He could not bear it. When power was lost, patience and waiting were undoubtedly the best strategy. But a small move on him this morning exposed his unwilling attitude, causing a small crack to appear in the relationship between him and Li Qing. Although this crack seemed inconspicuous, it was undoubtedly shocking in the interest relationship between them that was as thin as a window paper.

Li Mi came to find the emperor as soon as he scattered. He was Li Yu's army and had the privilege of entering and leaving the imperial study room at will. However, he did not disturb Li Yu's contemplation, but stood far away at the door of the study room, giving him a chance to reflect on himself. Unexpectedly, he found that his fists were clenched tightly.

Li Mi's heart twitched, and he keenly realized that Li Yu not only did not look back, but instead went further on the wrong path, which was a dangerous sign.

"Your Majesty, if you want to defeat others, you must first defeat yourself. If you cannot bear the momentary anger, how can you soar to the world in the future?"

Li Mi's voice was not loud, but it happened to hit the juncture. Li Yu was shocked and his fist relaxed unconsciously. He sighed softly, "Master, then when do you want me to endure it?"

"You can't bear it when you don't have to bear it." Li Mi slowly walked behind Li Yu, smiled, and whispered: "Do you know why Li Qing didn't follow An Lushan?"

Li Yu turned around and showed a hint of astonishment on his face. He shook his head and said, "I don't know, please teach me by the master!"

The two sat down, and Li Mi gently stroked his beard and smiled, "Li Qing did not follow An Lushan. This is actually what I admire most. He has a clear mind and a long-term vision. As the saying goes, "A century-legged insect will die without being stiff." My Tang Dynasty was established for a hundred years. First, the Zhenguan rule, and then the Kaiyuan period. The country was strong and the people were rich. It was beyond the reach of a dynasty. Although the national strength gradually weakened after Tianbao, it was not as great as the world in the end of the Han Dynasty. Especially the scholars' hearts were towards Tang, which ensured that the foundation of the Tang Dynasty was not bad. It was because Li Qing saw this that he did not follow An Lushan's stupid man and acted against the enemy, but was willing to be the prime minister. Your Majesty, at this time, Li Qing's prestige among the people was far higher than you!"

"But he is so far-sighted, doesn't the master think he is even more terrifying?" Li Yu still browned. Although he was ambitious and wanted to do something big, as a king, the first thing he considered was his throne. Only when the throne was stable could he achieve great things.

"Your Majesty, don't worry," Li Mi waved his hand gently, he bowed slightly, and whispered: "The key is the general trend. As long as your Majesty grasps the general trend, no matter how far-sighted he is, he will not be able to perform the position."

"The trend?" Li Yu's eyes gradually lit up. He stood up and bowed to Li Mishen, and said sincerely: "What is the trend? Please teach me!"

Li Mi chuckled, "The so-called general trend is a group of forces supporting the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. Did Your Majesty not realize that Li Qing's actions are getting further and further away from this group?"

A sudden look appeared in Li Yu's eyes, and he let out a long sigh. It's so lucky to have this master!

"Master, what should we do now?" Li Yu seemed to have returned to his student days, looking at Li Mi respectfully.

Li Mi smiled slightly, "Don't do anything now, let Li Qingshiwei go!"

"But..." Li Yu was stunned and let Li Qingshiwei let him make arrangements calmly?

"Your Majesty!" Li Mi interrupted him without hesitation, "You must endure now! No matter one or five years, now An Lushan occupy Luoyang, and trapped beasts are still fighting. If civil strife in the court now and give An Lushan a chance to breathe, the Tang Dynasty will be really hard! This is also Li Qing's true intention to support you but not King Yong. Li Qing has this mind and vision. How can Your Majesty lose to him?"

Seeing that he lowered his head and said nothing, Li Mi knew that his words were a bit heavy, so he slowed down and comforted him in a low voice: "Actually, Your Majesty doesn't have to wait long. When the An Lushan Rebellion is pacified, Guo Ziyi and Li Guangbi's army enter the capital, Your Majesty's chance will come."

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"Your Majesty, Prime Minister Li and Secretary Wei are here, and I am waiting to see you outside the hall." A eunuch reported softly at the door.

Li Yu was happy at this time, with a relaxed smile on his face. He nodded and said, "See you all!"

"Your Majesty! That's my turn." As soon as Li Mi got up, Li Yu grabbed him and smiled and said, "Master, please join us in the State Affairs."

Let’s talk about Li Qing and Wei Jiansu walking from Hanyuan Hall. When they arrived at Zichen Hall, a guard hurriedly went in to report that because the Yulin Army was completely lost, Li Qing specially drew 2,000 people from the Anxi Army as the Yulin Army. He also ordered Li Fei Yuanli to be the right rank general of the Yulin Army and ordered him to get Xin Yunjing, the general from Hexi, to be the left rank general of the Yulin Army. He led the Yulin Army himself, so that he controlled the entire imperial city and palace city.

After waiting for a while, a few young eunuchs walked slowly with a big eunuch. Seeing that this person was fat, pale, and frivolous when he was walking, he suddenly had a thought in his heart: 'Is this the second Gao Lishi rumored in the palace recently?'

In his later years, Li Longji used a group of eunuchs, such as Gao Lishi, Yu Chaoen, Bian Lingcheng, Cheng Zhenyuan, and Li Jingzhong. Today, these people died and Yin Yin were still there, and Bian Lingcheng was also sent by Li Longji to Hedong Supervisor.

After Li Yu ascended the throne, he also appointed an inner palace general named Ma Yingjun. He was also a powerful eunuch in the palace. He was excluded by Yu Chaoen and demoted to serve Li Yu. Unexpectedly, when the master ascended the throne, he became the leader of the eunuch.

This man is clean and neat in his work and is very good at observing his looks. Gu Shen is trusted by Li Yu. The people in the palace also privately called him the second highest place in Gao Lishi. He was not taboo, but was content with his complacentness.

However, his arrogance was limited to the stone steps of Zichen Palace. With one step down the stone steps, the arrogance on his face immediately disappeared without a trace, and then he changed into a flattering smile. Li Qing stood under the steps, who could take his head at any time.

"Prime Minister, Your Majesty is here to invite him!" He changed the "summoning" to "please" without authorization, and his body was bent to Li Qing's waist. Although Li Qing wanted to talk to him for a few words, Wei saw that he was not good at talking much, so he nodded slightly and said lightly: "You lead the way ahead!"

Ma Yingjun hurriedly turned around to lead the way. He was still bent over, walking forward like a frightened big flesh worm. Seeing Wei Su's teeth itchy, he wanted to kick him hard from behind.

He could no longer help but whispered to Li Qing: "Prime Minister, for the lessons of the previous dynasty, we should advise Your Majesty to stay away from the eunuch!"

Li Qing smiled but did not answer. Seeing Ma Yingjun's ears twitched twice, then straightened them straight, he smiled slightly and said, "This is Your Majesty's family matter, I don't need to ask about it anymore, but if Bian Lingcheng comes back, it will be difficult to arrange it."

Wei saw Su being stunned. He was about to refute that Ma Yingjun in front had already stopped, his eyes narrowed into a slit and said to Li Qing: "Prime Minister, please come in!"

Li Qing looked at him meaningfully and walked into the imperial study room. Wei Jiansu snorted heavily at him and followed Li Qing in. Just when the two of them disappeared, Ma Yingjun recalled Li Qing's words and eyes thoughtfully, and a trace of enlightenment gradually flashed in his eyes.

This is the first time Li Qing entered Li Yu's study. Compared with Li Longji's study, it can only be described in two words, "simple". The four walls are white, with several rows of bookshelves, and an ordinary bamboo curtain hanging on the window, without the copper furnace, it is midsummer, and there is no ice on the mezzanine to relieve the heat. The room is very hot. Of course, this is also a posture that Li Yu wants to make: diligent and simple.

But Li Qing noticed a piece of words hanging on his head: "The wind is strong and the grass is strong, and the storm is a sincere minister." This is a famous quote written by Emperor Taizong by Li Heng when he said goodbye in Longyou. At that time, he warned his son to trust Li Qing, but at this time, the meaning of hanging here seems to have changed a little.

Seeing Li Qing coming in, Li Mi hurriedly stood up and bowed slightly to him. Li Qing also nodded with a smile, then bowed to Li Yu and said, "I am Li Qing, please see Your Majesty!"

Wei Jiansu also followed Li Qing and bowed to salute, "My minister Wei Jiansu met Your Majesty!"

"The Prime Minister is exempted from gifts, please sit down!" Li Yu smiled at Wei Jiansu and Li Mi again and said, "Everyone is an important minister. Please relax when you come to me."

The three of them smiled and found their own seats. Li Yu then said to Li Qing: "The Prime Minister, there is still a matter of recruiting soldiers in the morning court. I don't want to delay it until tomorrow, so I asked the Prime Minister and Secretary Wei to discuss this matter, and delayed the Prime Minister's lunch break, please don't blame me!"
Chapter completed!