Li Yuan was indeed very kind to his sons, but he also allowed his sons to kill each other.
As long as Li Yuan is a little bit cruel to his sons, he doesn't have to bother with planning.
Li Yuanji picked up the sweet wine placed on the vermilion folding table, took a sip, stared at Ling Jing, and suddenly asked: "Do you know about the rumors that have been circulating in Chang'an City recently?"
Ling Jing was stunned for a moment and nodded without hesitation.
"The rumor started out as saying that there are two days in the sky, but somehow it spread and became that His Highness is going to be the emperor."
When Ling Jing said this, he glanced at Li Yuanji and said, "I feel that someone is trying to intensify the conflict between His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the King of Qin."
Li Yuanji said with a smile: "Do you doubt me?"
Ling Jing smiled bitterly and said frankly: "At the beginning, I did think that His Highness was the most suspicious. But after thinking about it carefully, I found that His Highness did not seem to get any benefit from it, so I did not doubt His Highness."
Li Yuanji smiled and said: "Then who do you think it will be?"
Ling Jing thought for a moment and shook his head.
Li Yuanji asked again: "Then what do you think is the purpose of my father calling Li Xiaogong back to Beijing at this time?"
Ling Jing thought about it and said: "I guess what method the saint used to get that piece of tortoise shell. There are two suns volleying on the tortoise shell. In the eyes of others, it is a sign that His Highness will become the emperor, but in the eyes of the saint,
Here, it is very likely that there are different views.”
Li Yuanji nodded.
Ling Jing's views coincided with his.
By looking at that piece of tortoise shell, others could only see a sign that Li Shimin was about to become emperor, but by looking at that piece of tortoise shell, Li Yuan could very well see a sign that two emperors were about to appear in the Tang Dynasty.
At present, the only people in the Tang Dynasty who can threaten Li Yuan's throne are his nephews and sons.
The son is now under Li Yuan's nose, but the nephew is outside Li Yuan's nose.
Especially since this nephew controls most of the south of the river, he may rule the river with Li Yuan at any time.
With Qu Tutong's reminder, it was reasonable for Li Yuan to be on guard against Li Xiaogong at this time.
Li Yuanji had to apologize to Li Xiaogong in his heart, because his original intention of spreading the rumor was to intensify the conflict between Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, causing Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin to fight like crazy. Unexpectedly, it would implicate Li Xiaogong.
But this is not a bad thing for Li Xiaogong.
Because even if Li Yuan does not call Li Xiaogong back to Beijing now, he will call Li Xiaogong back to Beijing in the future.
The territory under Li Xiaogong's control was too large, larger than that of Li Yuan's three sons, and the number of soldiers and horses that Li Xiaogong could use under his command was also too large, larger than that of Li Yuan's three sons.
Historically, Li Xiaogong was framed by Yangzhou officials and recalled to the capital.
The charge of false accusation is treason.
After Li Xiaogong returned to Beijing, he was severely interrogated.
Although nothing was revealed during the cross-examination, many of Li Xiaogong's positions were lost.
Moreover, Li Xiaogong has never been in charge of troops since then.
Li Xiaogong has returned a few years earlier than in history, and has not been framed for rebellion. As long as he behaves respectfully enough and allows Li Yuan to dispel his doubts about him, he will have a chance to take charge of the army again.
Just like Du Fuwei, he suffered a lot of suspicion in history, and finally scared himself to death.
But now, after Li Yuanji's plan and Fu Gong turned right, Du Fuwei not only escaped suspicion, but also received a generous reward from Li Yuan.
Du Fuwei made himself harmless to humans and animals, and very submissive.
After Fu Gong turned right, no one thought that this matter had anything to do with Du Fuwei.
Li Yuan even felt that it was he who summoned Du Fuwei to Chang'an City, and Fu Gongyou and other ambitious people lost restraint and couldn't wait to rebel.
If Du Fuwei had not been summoned to Chang'an City, he might have been able to suppress the people on Fu Gong's right.
"Pay close attention to the movements in Chang'an City. After Li Xiaogong returns to court, go and pay a visit to him for me."
Li Yuanji warned.
Li Xiaogong is under suspicion this time. After returning to Beijing, officials from both the government and the public, large and small, will probably not interact with him.
In this case, it is more convenient for Li Yuanji and Li Xiaogong to build a relationship.
Although Li Xiaogong is only loyal to the head of the Li family now, the human heart is full of flesh, and it will be warmed from time to time, and there will always be a time to warm it up.
As long as Li Xiaogong joins Li Yuanji's camp, Li Xiuning will again have Li Jing and others in his hands.
Li Yuanji's alliance of neutrals is completely stable.
Ling Jing hesitated and said, "Is it inappropriate to pay a visit to Prince Zhao?"
Li Yuan even suspected that he was in love with Li Xiaogong. If he continued to have a relationship with Li Xiaogong at this time, wasn't he giving Li Yuan eye drops?
Li Yuanji glanced at Ling Jing and said, "Just do as I tell you."
Ling Jing didn't understand Li Yuanji's intention of taking the risk to contact Li Xiaogong, but he didn't ask any more questions and agreed with his hands raised.
Li Yuanji asked about Chang He again.
When he learned that Ling Jing had sent people to Liangzhou, he asked Ling Jing to capture Chang He as soon as possible.
Otherwise, Li Shimin should take action.
Historically, it seems that Li Shimin bribed Chang He during this period and used various connections to transfer Chang He to Xuanwumen.
Therefore, Chang He must be captured before Li Shimin.
After Li Yuanji finished giving instructions to Ling Jing, he told Ling Jing to continue doing things.
After Ling Jing left, Li Yuanji lay on his side on the couch, sipping wine and admiring the waterfall not far away.
Li Yuanji liked the scenery with lush trees on all sides and a green pool in the middle with waterfalls.
So he specially ordered someone to build a thatched cottage here for him to enjoy the scenery.
I admired it for a while.
A guard appeared in front of Li Yuanji with Qu Tutong.
Seeing Qu Tutong panting slightly, Li Yuanji immediately asked Qu Tutong to sit down.
But Qu Tutong still bowed to Li Yuanji in a polite manner, and then knelt down not far from Li Yuanji.
As Qu Tutong thanked him, Li Yuanji poured a glass of wine for Qu Tutong, poured another one for himself, and asked, "Why are you here?"
This chapter is not finished yet, please click the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Qu Tutong picked up the wine cup to drink. When he heard Li Yuanji's words, he smiled bitterly and said: "I have been entrusted by someone to send troops to His Highness.
First."
Li Yuanji suddenly realized it and said with a smile: "My second brother?"
Qu Tutong took a sip of the wine in the wine cup, put down the wine cup, and nodded with a wry smile.
Li Yuanji smiled and asked, "My second brother sent you here not only to send me soldiers and armor, but also to have other instructions, right?"
Qu Tutong did not hide anything and said straight to the point: "His Royal Highness the King of Qin said that in the matter of conquering Fugong You this time, His Highness was superior in skill, and he was convinced that he lost."
Li Yuanji nodded thoughtfully. Seeing that Qu Tutong had nothing more to say, he asked in confusion: "Is there nothing more?"
Qu Tutong nodded heavily.
Li Yuanji sighed: "It shouldn't be, you didn't promise me any benefits?"
Qu Tutong was stunned for a moment, a little nervous, but also a little eager and said: "Your Highness, I hope His Highness, King Qin, will give you some benefits?"
If Li Yuanji is willing to accept Li Shimin's benefits, that means he will stand with Li Shimin.
Qu Tutong hoped from the bottom of his heart that Li Yuanji and Li Shimin could stand together.
In this case, he doesn't have to be caught in the middle.
Li Yuanji glanced at Qu Tutong and said with a smile: "My second brother is not willing to give me what I want. I don't lack anything my second brother is willing to give."
Do you think I hope my second brother can give me some benefits?"
The tension and enthusiasm on Qu Tutong's face gradually dissipated, replaced by a wry smile.
"Then what does His Highness want?"
Li Yuanji didn't hide it at all, and said openly: "I want us brothers to live in peace."
slkslk
The bitter smile on Qu Tutong's face disappeared, leaving only a complex look on his face.
"Your Highness should know that this is simply impossible."
What Li Shimin wants is in Li Jiancheng's hands.
Li Jiancheng was unwilling to give it, but Li Shimin was determined to get it.
Therefore, Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng are destined to leave only one.
Li Yuanji spread his hands and said with a smile: "So, I said, my second brother is not willing to give me what I want."
Qu Tutong opened his mouth, but did not speak again.
He wanted to persuade Li Yuanji to give up this unrealistic idea, because if Li Yuanji wanted to implement this idea, he would be destined to become Li Shimin's enemy.
But he couldn't speak, because Li Yuanji's idea was correct if viewed from a family perspective.
"Don't worry about this matter. It has nothing to do with you. If I were you, I would go to my father and my second brother to ask for a favor and run away thousands of miles away.
At that time, the rights and wrongs in the court will have nothing to do with me."
Seeing that Qu Tutong was silent, Li Yuanji gave Qu Tutong a suggestion.
Qu Tutong is older and has made enough achievements. He already has enough reasons and excuses to enjoy his old age.
Therefore, if Qu Tutong requested to be transferred from outside and guard a place, Li Yuan and Li Shimin would definitely grant his permission.
Qu Tutong had a look on his face that said, "I have something to hide."
Li Yuanji did not say anything more on this issue.
He could probably guess what Qu Tutong was worried about.
It's just at this point in time that if you leave the Prince of Qin's Mansion, you will easily be regarded as a traitor.
After Li Shimin comes to power, he will be liquidated.
It can be seen that in Qu Tutong's heart, Li Shimin has the greatest possibility of ascending to the throne.
"Didn't you bring my armor here? Bring it over quickly and let me see it."
Li Yuanji asked Qu Tutong to quickly bring up his armor.
Qu Tutong stood up and left the thatched cottage, and gave some instructions to the tribesmen who were standing far outside the thatched cottage.
Not long after, dozens of people appeared on the mountain road carrying a long-handled knife, a horizontal knife, a strong bow, and a set of uniquely shaped armor and stomach.
Except for the Heng Dao, which was carried by one person, the rest were all carried by others.
And they were all strong men.
This shows how heavy the armor is.
Li Yuanji didn't wait for Qu Tutong's troops to send their soldiers to the thatched cottage, then stood up and walked towards them.
In their astonished eyes, Li Yuanji easily picked up the long-handled knife, but did not move it.
