As the sky turned bright, His Majesty Li Er got up, washed up, had breakfast, and began to process official documents.
At the first quarter of the hour, a eunuch entered the palace and presented to His Majesty Li Er a memorial sent by Shen Guogong Gao Shilian to the palace.
His Majesty Li Er silently put down the ink pen in his hand, unfolded the memorial, and read it carefully.
Then he sighed softly, placed the memorial on the desk, stood up and stood in front of the window, opened the window, and a cloud of rainwater was carried by the wind and blew into the hall. A moist and cool breath hit his face.
His Majesty Li Er stood with his hands behind his hands. The pavilions and pavilions in front of him were all shrouded in misty rain, making it look like reality and an illusion, making it difficult to see reality...
The ups and downs of my heart are just like the pouring rain!
Is it right to do this? Is it wrong?
Suddenly, the earth-shattering fight in the ninth year of Wude came to mind again. Although he, Li Er, was an unparalleled hero, he was not a cold-blooded and ruthless person. However, at that time and in that environment, he could not be tolerated.
There was no trace of pity or hesitation. The feather arrow penetrated the chest of the prince Jiancheng and shot him off his horse. The steel knife cut off the neck of King Yuanji of Qi and dislocated his head. The hundreds of family members of the two families removed several direct female family members.
Everyone was slaughtered outside...
It's not that he is too cruel, it's that he can't tolerate it.
Prince Jiancheng had ambushed a large number of troops at Xuanwu Gate beforehand, but he used his plan to kill him with one strike!
Which one is right?
Which is wrong?
There is no right or wrong at all.
At that time, he, Li Er, led the generals of the Tiance Mansion under his command to sweep away all the heroes and wipe out the eight wastes. His achievements were so great that all the heroes in the world were frightened. His momentum was so overwhelming that he had the potential to replace the prince. How could the prince Jiancheng dare to sit back and watch Li Er's rise?
Will you surrender your wealth and life to the so-called brotherhood?
He must cut off Li Er before he can secure his position as crown prince.
And what about Li Er?
Since Prince Jiancheng wanted to attack him, how could he not notice it?
Not to mention that it is not Li Er’s character to be captured and killed at the slightest sign. Even if he cares about brotherhood and brotherhood and is willing to die, then how can his wife and children deserve it? These civil servants and generals around him are unparalleled in strategizing and planning, and are invincible in the battlefield.
How can we be willing to do so?
Times make heroes. He, Li Er, established his own prestige in the unstable situation in the late Sui Dynasty and proved the value of a man. Then he had no choice but to be pushed by the times under the Xuanwu Sect to find a way to the emperor.
The bloody path of the seat...
Time is also fate.
There is no grudge, no right or wrong.
At present, it seems that his sons are vaguely like before, and they are gradually becoming estranged from each other as close brothers and friends.
When the current situation pushes them step by step, will the blood and fire of the Xuanwu Sect reappear one day in the future?
His Majesty Li Er held his palm tightly...
Nope!
The prince is cowardly, the king of Jin is kind, and the two are brothers from the same mother. Even if one of them wins, how can he have the evil intention to kill and then kill him?
The son I taught will never abandon family ties like this!
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Just as he was in a trance, the sound of footsteps outside the palace awoke His Majesty Li Er from his thoughts. When he turned around, he saw Fang Xuanling, who looked quite old in his regular clothes, entering the palace and bowing to salute.
"I have met your Majesty."
"Quickly heal yourself. Will you be able to take better care of yourself in the next few days?"
Fang Xuanling has been ill and has not been to court for many days.
"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty. I think it is due to old age and frailty. I have spent a lot of precious medicinal herbs, but I have not seen much effect."
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly.
"Oh, this is all due to the fatigue and fatigue caused by following me in the army in the past. I feel so ashamed!"
His Majesty Li Er stepped forward and took Fang Xuanling's hand affectionately, with a sincere expression and a look of shame.
This is not an act, but a true expression of his feelings.
He has countless talented people under his command, but when it comes to achievements, even those who use troops like Li Jing and Li Ji, who are brave enough to win the three armies, such as Cheng Yaojin and Yu Chigong, and who are loyal like Li Daozong and Li Xiaogong, are not as good as Changsun Wuji and Fang Fang. Xuanling.
Although these two people were civil servants, they strategized, allocated money and food, and worked hard day and night, so that the entire Tiance Mansion could operate smoothly and made great achievements for His Majesty Li Er...
Fang Xuanling hurriedly said: "What did your majesty say? Although I have made some minor contributions, your majesty also treats me with sincerity and favor. I am grateful and will do my best for your majesty until my death!"
"Hey, what do you mean by dying for yourself? When we fought bravely in the war, what we did was to be a wife and a shadow son, and enjoy the glory? Now that I am lucky enough to be the emperor, you old ministers will naturally follow me to enjoy life and work hard. Yes, there is no need to die and die."
His Majesty Li Er took Fang Xuanling to the table and sat down, ordered the maids to serve him tea, then waved his hand and dismissed all the maids and servants.
Fang Xuanling's expression was slightly condensed and she sat upright, knowing that His Majesty Li Er summoned him to the palace this time to discuss important matters.
His Majesty Li Er sat up straight, tapped his fingers subconsciously on the table, remained silent for a moment, picked up the memorial that had just been delivered to the palace and handed it to Fang Xuanling, saying: "This is the memorial of Shen Guogong, Xuanling Let’s take a look first.”
"Here."
Fang Xuanling took it with both hands and read it at a glance.
In just half a day yesterday, the news that His Highness the King of Jin had investigated a case at Duke Shen's residence and taken away a steward spread throughout Chang'an as if it had grown wings, and even the heavy rain could not stop it.
Fang Xuanling naturally heard about it, and after considering the causes and consequences, he already had a general opinion in his mind.
Now that he saw this memorial, his suspicion became more and more certain - the emperor just wanted Gao Shilian to vacate his position as Minister of the Ministry of Personnel...
Perhaps His Majesty only meant this. After all, regardless of Gao Shilian's current status or past achievements, His Majesty Li Er could not suppress Gao Shilian too much even if it was because of the face of the late Queen Wende. As long as he Just vacate the position of Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.
But after all, Gao Shilian is a veteran of the two dynasties, and he is also dignified and good-tempered. He wants me to be the Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs? Yes, not only that, I will also vacate the position of the Minister's right servant. If necessary, that is It doesn't matter if I return the title of Duke Shen to you...
Of course the memorial would not say that, and there must be anger, but how could Gao Shilian, with his wisdom, say such emotionally inferior words?
But the resentment throughout the article clearly reveals Gao Shilian's anger...
If nothing unexpected happens, His Majesty is in a dilemma and summons him into the palace to discuss countermeasures.
Fang Xuanling considered it carefully, raised his head, and asked bluntly: "Your Majesty, have you really made up your mind to save money?"
His Majesty Li Er's expression froze and he was silent.
If someone else said this, it would be a crime of great disrespect. The crown prince is a royal matter. The emperor will certainly seek the opinions of ministers, but what is the intention of a minister taking the initiative to ask about this matter?
But if it's on Fang Xuanling, it's no problem.
After all, he was a veteran of Qiandi who followed him when he rose to prominence, and his loyalty had already gone through numerous tests. The Fang family was not a member of an aristocratic family like the Changsun family, and had no other political aspirations. Naturally, they were loyal to His Majesty Li Er wholeheartedly and had no other intentions.
Seeing that His Majesty Li Er was silent, Fang Xuanling asked again: "I guess your Majesty hasn't made up his mind yet?"
His Majesty Li Er sighed and said helplessly: "To be honest, I am not very satisfied with the prince. Whether it is the King of Wei or the King of Jin, he is better. However, if it is really Yi Chu, the consequences of deposing the prince have always been
It’s still vivid in my mind...it’s all my flesh and blood, how can I bear it?”
Fang Xuanling suddenly realized.
After all, it is no longer a question of whether it is easy to store, but how to ensure that the deposed prince can still enjoy the glory and wealth peacefully after it is easy to store, instead of condemning him to death with a glass of poisonous wine or three feet of white silk...
…
This is simply nonsense!
Seeing Fang Xuanling's expression, His Majesty Li Er was afraid that he would object, and said: "The King of Wei may be unsympathetic, but I personally raised the King of Jin by my side, and he is most kind-hearted and kind-hearted. If he becomes the crown prince, he will definitely
I will be kind to my brothers so that I won’t let things happen that I can’t bear to say.”
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and shook his head, and said bluntly: "Your Majesty is wise, powerful, and wise, but why are you so confused about this matter? In ancient times, deposed princes did not end well. Is it true that the king cannot tolerate it? No, so-called
One mountain cannot accommodate two tigers, and one country cannot tolerate two masters. No matter which dynasty or generation, some people will be proud and some will be frustrated. The special status of the deposed prince is destined to be that even if he is extremely depressed, there will still be people with ulterior motives who will take the opportunity to rely on him to seek help.
Seeking benefits. Just imagine, keeping the deposed prince in this situation is like holding a knife behind his back. Which king would allow such a threat to exist? Even if he is a kind monarch, once the throne is at stake, he will
There is no trace of family affection."
This last sentence was like a sharp steel knife stabbing into the heart of His Majesty Li Er, smashing all his luck and expectations into pieces!
Have you forgotten how you got the throne and how you treated Prince Yin Jiancheng and Prince Yuanji of Qi?
In the face of absolute power, there is no place for "mercy"...