Chapter 162 The eldest grandson Wuji who can't protect himself
Chapter 162 Changsun Wuji, who cannot protect himself
"They are both fine, don't worry about them."
His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "You should think more about how to deal with Zhao Guogong. You took advantage of his absence this time to trick his family so hard."
"Now that Duke Zhao is back, aren't you afraid that he will settle a score with you?"
Su Chen raised his eyebrows and said, "I'm afraid he won't be able to settle the score with me."
"Why did you say this?" His Majesty Li Er asked.
"Because of him, he can't protect himself!"
Su Chen said casually: "What's more important, life or money, of course he can tell the difference clearly!"
The reason why Su Chen said this was mainly because Li Er re-edited the clan history.
Although this move came earlier than the history he knew.
But Su Chen concluded that the impact of this move should be similar to that of later generations.
In history, Changsun Wuji began to commit suicide after Li Er reorganized the clan annals.
Changsun Wuji has been Li Er's mainstay in the court since the Wude period.
As both an honorable minister and a relative of the country, he was deeply trusted by Li Er.
After the reform of Yuan Zhenguan, although I had some unpleasantness with His Majesty because of family affairs.
But his identity was there, and Li Er was very satisfied with his stance in handling the gentry issue.
Therefore, he promoted his official position one after another, directly to the right servant of Shangshu, and became the prime minister.
Originally, these were no problems.
Because Changsun Wuji’s achievements are there, no one can refute them.
But don’t forget, he is also a relative!
As a result, some people in Chaozhang will naturally be dissatisfied.
The revision of the clan history was the straw that broke the camel's back. The Changsun family became the second generation clan of the Tang Dynasty and officially stood at the forefront.
From then on, people in the court kept coming in secretly to advise him, thinking that Changsun Wuji had too much power and favor.
Naturally, these things cannot be hidden from Changsun Wuji.
For this reason, his mental pressure became extremely high and he was quite at a loss as to what to do.
If His Majesty Li Er really becomes suspicious of him because of this matter, the consequences will not only be as simple as losing his official position!
If it goes wrong, you may lose your life!
As a result, Changsun Wuji began to resign in various ways, refused to accept the canonization, and wanted to be wise and protect himself.
Logically speaking, there is nothing wrong with him doing this.
He is already full of honors and has no shortage of wealth and status. It would be a good way to enjoy his old age comfortably.
But what made him seek death was that he came back more than ten years later, and directly became the official of Zhongshu Ling, which was a higher official position than before!
After Li Er sealed him, he died not long after.
Changsun Wuji had been idle for so many years, and suddenly he became the head of the prime minister with one person under his command and more than ten thousand people.
Not only that, he also accepted Li Er's request for an orphan before his death and assisted the new emperor Li Zhi in his administration.
I have to say that Changsun Wuji’s move was really unwise!
The main reason why he was able to become an extremely popular minister was because Li Er and he were common friends, and everyone trusted him.
But the new emperor is different. He has never shared the joys and sorrows with him, and his feelings for him are not that deep.
Therefore, the new emperor will definitely be suspicious of him when he grows up.
He has been absent from the court for a long time, his foundation among ministers is still shallow, and his status is very empty.
When the two are added together, the consequences come.
Within ten years, he was exiled and then forced to hang himself.
In Su Chen's view, this is pure suicide!
Either keep farming at home and never come out again!
Or continue to be an official and manage your own prestige in the court.
The price of not being able to stick to it is losing your life!
Counting the days, Changsun Wuji should have started to resign recently!
Therefore, Su Chen didn't panic at all!
He just calculated it accurately. Even if Changsun Wuji knew that his family had suffered a big loss, he would not have time to trouble him!
During these days, money is definitely not the most important thing to him, life is!
"Unable to help themselves?"
His Majesty Li Er was a little confused and asked: "Where did you start talking about this?"
"Zhao Guogong has just been conferred the title of Shangshu Youpushe by the current emperor."
"It's a time when the scenery is unparalleled. How could the situation you mentioned happen?"
His Majesty Li Er really couldn't figure out why Su Chen suddenly said such words.
"It's all just appearances."
Su Chen shook his head and said: "I estimate that there are probably a lot of undercurrents against Changsun Wuji in the Tang Dynasty today!"
Hearing this, His Majesty Li Er and Fang Xuanling looked at each other with shock on their faces.
Naturally, both of them knew this news.
But there are many second-rank officials who don't know yet. How did Su Chen know?
"What is the undercurrent you are talking about? Where do you start talking about it?" His Majesty Li Er asked tentatively.
Su Chen said: "Old Li, think about it, Changsun Wuji is a relative!"
"Now he is in a high position and has real power, and he was named the second family of the Tang Dynasty by Li Er."
"Can he understand such a complicated relationship?"
After taking a sip of tea, Su Chen continued, "This is a matter of his own life. Do you think he still has time to trouble me now?"
Hearing this, Fang Xuanling couldn't help but swallow her saliva.
Changsun Wuji seems to be really worried about these things recently, and he is in panic every day!
"You can deduce this just based on your Majesty's rewriting of the clan history?" His Majesty Li Er asked curiously.
"I can't see such a simple thing anymore, do you think I'm just as stupid as the eldest grandson family?" Su Chen replied angrily.
Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li Er quickly asked: "Then do you think it is possible for Duke Zhao to survive this disaster?"
"There is gain only when there is loss."
Su Chen said while drinking tea: "It still depends on how he chooses!"
"If you make the right choice, you will be rich and worry-free!"
"But if you make the wrong choice, you will lose your head sooner or later!"
After hearing this, His Majesty Li Er was thoughtful and murmured to himself: "You have to gain only if you lose?"
"You mean, if Duke Zhao wants to save his life in this storm."
"You have to put aside your own status, how can you protect yourself?"
Su Chen said with a smile: "This idea of yours is what Changsun Wuji is thinking at this time!"
"But if he is really like this, he is not far from death!"
His Majesty Li Er took a sip of tea and asked, "Why is this?"
"If Duke Zhao really did this, wouldn't he be thrown out of the whirlpool?"
"It will neither embarrass the current emperor nor make the ministers in the court fearful."
“The best of both worlds!”
Su Chen sighed, it was really tiring to communicate with these ancient people!
You can't tell them that I know everything about ancient times and the present, right?
After thinking about it, Su Chen continued to trick him unhurriedly: "Your thoughts are quite similar to that of Changsun Wuji!"
"But this is completely useless!"
"If I were Changsun Wuji, I would never retreat just because of this little storm."
"He simply didn't understand the real threat he faced!"
