"If you want to reach the peak, you must endure the pain; if you want to be moved, you must enter it; if you want to be at peace with your life, you must avoid its evil; if you want to indulge your emotions, you must give up their emptiness; if you want your heart to be happy, you must expand your ambition; if you want to succeed, you must avoid it.
You must have your dream; if you want to wear the crown - you must bear its weight..."
Fang Jun muttered.
Whether it is Li Chengqian, Li Tai, Li Ke, or even Li Zhi... to Fang Jun, these people do not matter whether they are good or evil, it is just that history has pushed them onto a road that is bound to be filled with thorns.
Whether it's for self-preservation or for desire, it's just human nature.
His Majesty Li Er dominated the world and lived a glorious life. Unfortunately, not many of his more than a dozen sons met a good death. Each one was more unjust than the last, and each one was more miserable than the last. It has to be said that it is a tragedy.
Not to mention Wu Zetian, the root of all this is actually the "fight for the reserve position" and has nothing to do with anyone else.
Even without Wu Zetian, Li Zhi, who seemed harmless to humans and animals, would sit back and wait for death when his brother might threaten his throne or even his life?
Wu Zetian was just one of Li Zhi's gunmen, but he didn't expect that after his death, this gunman would wipe out all the old Li family, change dynasties, and dominate the world...
It can be said that the tragedy was actually doomed from the day His Majesty Li Er had the idea of "Yi Chu".
"Your Highness can only complain, complain about this, complain about that, but have you ever thought that the root of all this is actually-you are the prince?"
Li Chengqian was horrified and shocked.
Fang Jun continued: "There is never a free lunch in this world... Ahem, Wei Chen is saying that there is never anything for nothing! Since you are the prince, and since you are destined to inherit this great empire, how can you not go?
You pay and you just want to sit back and enjoy the rewards?”
Sweat dripped from Li Chengqian's forehead.
He finally understood what Fang Jun meant...
Since you are the prince, you should face the covetousness of your brothers. Who calls you the prince?
Since you are the prince, you should understand His Majesty's harshness. Who calls you the prince?
Since you are the prince, you should accept the criticism, harshness, and even blows from the ministers. Who calls you the prince?!
If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight!
Since you are the prince, you have to bear all this!
Don't blame this one or that one. Those brothers have to call you big brother as soon as you are born. If you want this position, you have to think hard about calculations and plans, and you have to bear a huge responsibility. But as soon as you are born, you have nothing.
With...
Who do they blame?
Since you are destined to be the prince, then everything is inevitable!
Li Chengqian was a little confused, his eyes were unfocused, he held the wine glass tightly in his hand, and his face was full of panic...
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In the Dragon Palace, His Majesty Li Er covered his forehead, his face was pale, his eyes were lifeless, and cold sweat was dripping down his face.
The imperial doctors knelt on the ground, each of them looking panic-stricken and frightened.
When His Majesty was about to go to court, he had an attack of qi, chest tightness, headache, and almost fainting. This is a chronic disease. However, this time the illness was extremely serious, and all the imperial doctors were helpless.
After a long while, His Majesty Li Er finally regained his composure, waved his hand, and drove away the panicked imperial doctors.
He has been suffering from this disease for many years. He has hired many famous doctors and tried countless prescriptions, but he has still not seen any improvement. This shows that it must be a chronic disease and there is no need to vent his anger on these imperial doctors.
Fang Xuanling stood in the hall. Seeing that His Majesty Li Er had regained his breath, he felt relieved and said warmly: "Wei Zheng said bluntly, the whole world knows it, why does Your Majesty need to be as knowledgeable as that old guy? The country is thousands of miles away, and the country is eternal, Your Majesty should relax his heart rate."
, just take care of yourself."
His Majesty Li Er said angrily: "How could I not know this truth? But I just can't get angry!"
Just before the court meeting, the old man Wei Zheng presented a memorial.
"Unable to end the ten years and gradually become sparse"!
"I have served Wei Wei for more than ten years. Your Majesty has promised me to uphold the principles of benevolence and righteousness without losing them. I will be frugal and simple, and I will never forget you. The sound of virtue is in my ears, and I dare not forget it. Over the past few years, I have never been able to stop it. Sincerely. The use of this article is of great benefit. In the early days of Zhenguan, Your Majesty was pure and had few desires, and became a wasteland. Today, he sends envoys thousands of miles away to collect horses and visit strange treasures. In the past, Emperor Wen of the Han Dynasty used thousands of miles of horses, and Emperor Wu of the Jin Dynasty burned pheasant heads and furs. Your Majesty I have often discussed that I am far away from Yao and Shun. What I am doing now, do I want to be in the Han Dynasty, under the Jin Dynasty and Wu Dynasty? This cannot be achieved eventually..."
In a thousand words, I list out how His Majesty Li Er will "not be able to succeed in the end" this year!
This famous piece of blunt advice, "Bu Ke Ends Ten Gradually Sparse", points out that compared with the early years of Zhenguan, His Majesty Li Er's ambitions have changed in ten aspects, and his desire to seek governance has dropped sharply. And the arrogance gradually emerged.
If that were the case alone, His Majesty Li Er would not get angry. What made him furious was the last paragraph of this memorial!
"There is no way for misfortunes and blessings to come. They can only be called by people. People do not provoke them, and monsters do not act recklessly. The disaster of drought today is far away from the country, and the evil and ugly evil originates from under the hub. This is a warning from heaven. Your Majesty is afraid of the days of sorrow and hard work. It is a thousand years of rest, and the time is rare to come back. It is clear that the master can do something but not do it, so this is why I am depressed and sighing!"
Misfortunes and misfortunes are not determined by God, they are all caused by people themselves. If you don't make mistakes, unlucky phenomena will not happen! Now drought is spreading across the country, and the sycophants are acting around your majesty. This is a warning from God, and this is also your majesty's efforts to increase vigilance. When governing a country, it is difficult to find a good opportunity again if it is missed. A wise monarch like Your Majesty should have made a difference, but if he does not work hard now, how can he not make me worried, depressed and sighing!
This is simply criticizing what His Majesty Li Er did this year as useless!
Wei Zheng has been in poor health recently and has rarely spoken. His Majesty Li Er feels very comfortable. Finally, he doesn't have this old guy nagging in his ears. His life is so comfortable!
But who knows, this old guy is not just silent and waiting to die at home, but he is holding back his big move!
One memorial will shake the world!
I almost made His Majesty Li Er angry to death!
unacceptable!
"This farmhouse old man only has the name of upright admonishment in his eyes, how can I be there?"
His Majesty Li Er was furious.
Fang Xuanling remained silent.
His Majesty Li Er jumped around for a while, scolding Wei Zheng over and over again, but found that the only voice in the hall was his own, and Fang Xuanling couldn't even agree with him, so he gradually calmed down.
"Does Aiqing also think what Wei Zheng said makes sense?"
Your Majesty Li Er looks evil. You, Fang Xuanling, also want to learn from Wei Zheng. Are you going to go against me?
Fang Xuanling was silent for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Actually, Your Majesty knows it very well, so why bother asking the old minister?"
His Majesty Li Er was speechless.
What Wei Zheng said hit the nail on the head, how could he not know it?
When I asked Fang Xuanling, I was actually just looking for a step down. Unexpectedly, Fang Xuanling turned a blind eye, pretended to be deaf and dumb, and left him there to dry out!
His Majesty Li Er was really shocked!
Wei Zheng has always been a cannonballer. He felt uncomfortable if he didn't fire cannons for two days. His Majesty Li Er was almost used to being sprayed by him a few times for nothing. The reason why he acted so angry was actually just because he had been slapped in the face by Wei Zheng. It hurts and I want to change it for myself.
But Fang Xuanling is different!
Fang Xuanling has always been a sincere gentleman and a kind person!
But now, even kind people are not on his side anymore, this...
Is my mistake really that serious?
His Majesty Li Er covered his forehead, sat back on the couch, and remained silent.
He was still angry, but more reflective.
There was silence in the hall.
The monarch and his ministers are facing each other, looking at each other without saying a word.
Finally, it was Fang Xuanling who broke the silence and said slowly: "Actually, Wei Chen has been thinking about something in the past few days."
Upon hearing this, His Majesty Li Er asked in a deep voice: "What's the matter?"
Fang Xuanling sighed softly, looking a little lonely, and said: "I have served His Majesty for decades. I have been working hard, thinking hard, and sleeping hard at night. I dare not say anything about my merits. At least I should fulfill my duties and live up to His Majesty's entrustment."
His Majesty Li Er smelled a bad smell and said in a deep voice: "Is love also complaining about someone?"
Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly and said: "Why did your majesty say this? Although Wei Zheng's words are experienced in seeking the country, they are not false, but I know that your majesty has never forgotten the original intention in his heart. It was just a temporary indulgence and he will eventually reflect on it. Wei Zheng, some It’s unfounded to worry.”
His Majesty Li Er felt relieved!
Fang Xuanling is still considerate...
Unexpectedly, Fang Xuanling continued: "But in recent years, I have indeed felt that my energy has gradually declined, and I have been neglecting political affairs. A few days ago, my second husband also said that since he is old and frail, he has more than enough energy but not enough energy. Why not put down the government affairs as early as possible, so that you can care for your family and support your family, and you can also make way for those who are behind, and the old ministers can also provide guidance and guidance. Otherwise, if something unexpected happens to the old ministers in the future, something will go wrong in this mountain of government affairs?"
What he said was sincere, but His Majesty Li Er only paid attention to one sentence!
He couldn't help but grit his teeth and said: "Fang Er, how dare you encourage someone's humerus to become indifferent and reclusive? This is simply abominable!"
Fang Xuanling was stunned, was this... scolding his son?