Chapter 154: How can we not avenge the murder of our son?
Li Yuanjing was one head and two older. If Qiu Xinggong asked him to snipe Fang Jun and interfere with his entry into the military aircraft office, how should he refuse?
I have just made up my mind not to look for trouble or cause trouble, but now a huge problem comes to my door...
But everyone has arrived outside the door, so I have to meet him anyway and find a way to comfort him.
"Please come in, General Qiu.",
"Here!"
The chamberlain excused himself. After a while, heavy footsteps were heard. Qiu Xinggong, who was dressed in regular clothes, strode into the study. His short and stocky body walked like a dragon. Each step he took was firm and heavy. The floor made a muffled sound and his voice was even deeper.
Hoarse, like a steel knife picking at the bones: "Old minister, Qiu Xinggong, please see the prince."
Li Yuanjing couldn't treat Qiu Xinggong as casually as he did with Du He and Chai Lingwu. After all, those two people had been with him for many years and were close to each other. Besides, his own strength was limited, so he didn't need to be condescending to win over him.
But Qiu Xinggong is different.
Qiu Xinggong was born in a family of officials and generals. His grandfather Qiu Shou was a general in the Western Wei Dynasty and was promoted to General Zhendong. His father Qiu He was an official and general in the Sui and Tang dynasties. He was promoted to General Zuo Wuhou, the governor of Jizhou, and was granted the title of Duke Tan.
Qiu He had fifteen sons in total. Although the good and the bad were inevitably mixed, all of them became officials in the Tang Dynasty and had great influence in the army in particular.
And Qiu He followed His Majesty Li Er at the beginning of the Tang Dynasty, conquering the south and the north, and made countless military exploits. In the battles with Xue Ju, Liu Wuzhou, Wang Shichong, and Dou Jiande, Qiu He was all present, and his achievements were outstanding.
, but because of his violent temper and being deeply rejected by his colleagues, he was unable to advance to a higher level after His Majesty Li Er ascended the throne. He was surpassed in title by Li Ji, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and others.
But this does not mean that His Majesty Li Er does not think highly of him.
During the Battle of Hulao Pass, people only remembered His Majesty Li Er for being majestic and leading the black armored cavalry to "break from three thousand to one hundred thousand". However, they were unaware that before that, His Majesty Li Er had fallen into Wang Shichong's scheme and was trapped in a tight siege.
He almost died on the battlefield, but it was Qiu Xinggong who rode alone as the savior to protect His Majesty Li Er from fighting his way out.
During this battle, Qiu Xinggong suffered dozens of wounds, and his blood was almost drained...
Li Yuanjing stood up immediately, strode forward, supported Qiu Xinggong affectionately with both hands, pretended to be dissatisfied, and said: "You and I are sworn friends, why do we need to pay such a courtesy in private? I have long been visiting the general at his residence.
It's a pity that due to my limited status, I'm afraid of bringing a lot of inconvenience to the general. I've been feeling ashamed in my heart. It's really great that the general can come to visit today. I will definitely stay for a dinner and a few drinks!"
Just looking at the joy on his face, there is no trace of the entanglement in his heart, and what kind of negative impact it will have on Qiu Xinggong, who was ordered by His Majesty to "close up and think about his mistakes" but went to his Prince Jing's Mansion...
Qiu Xinggong was very moved and said in a trembling voice: "The palace does not have to be like this. You are kings and ministers. How dare you neglect etiquette? But if the general comes today, I am afraid that it will bring some trouble to the prince."
Li Yuanjing's eyelids twitched and he thought to himself: Do you still know?
But he said: "What did you say, general? Come on, come on, please take a seat, let's have a nice chat."
He took Qiu Xinggong's hand and sat on the chair.
Du He and Chai Lingwu hurried forward to greet him. This was a person named after their fathers, and he was also Li Yuanjing's guest. How dare they be disrespectful?
Qiu Xinggong smiled and gestured, and then sat down separately.
When the maid served the fragrant tea, Li Yuanjing poured tea for Qiu Xinggong himself and said: "Come, come, let's all have a try. This is the Longjing before the rain in Qiantang West Lake this year. Each leaf and bud is more valuable than gold. Even if you have money, You can’t even buy it on the market, it’s an absolute treasure!”
This is really not a boast.
Fang Jun doubled the tea garden on the West Lake side, but resorted to "hunger marketing", which resulted in less and less Longjing tea on the market and the price skyrocketed. And the production of this top-quality tea is rare, and even more so As a tribute, it was directly provided to His Majesty Li Er, and the remaining small amount was kept for my father to drink slowly. It has already been priced out of the market.
Qiu Xinggong was worried, so he forced a smile, picked up the tea cup, took a sip, and praised: "It's really good tea! In fact, I came here today, it's really..."
"General, there is no need to be anxious," Li Yuanjing raised his hand to stop Qiu Xinggong's words, and said with a smile: "The general has not been here for a long time, and I miss you very much, so I ordered the kitchen to prepare a banquet, and let me, Chai Prince Consort, and Du Prince Consort, together, A toast to the general!"
Qiu Xinggong was moved in his heart and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty is so kind to me, I will never be able to repay you in return!"
He has almost secluded himself from the court now. Because of his grudge against Fang Jun and being ordered by His Majesty to shut up and think about his mistakes, no one dares to get too close to him.
He was deeply moved by Li Yuanjing's ability to be such a "courteous and virtuous corporal". At the same time, he was also deeply sorry for the purpose of his coming today...
Li Yuanjing laughed and said: "If we don't talk to each other, let's go and sit in the flower hall. When the banquet is ready, we can get drunk together."
After saying that, just stand up.
Qiu Xinggong was anxious, so he quickly grabbed Li Yuanjing's sleeve and said, "My lord, wait a minute. The general is here today. We really have important matters to discuss..."
Li Yuanjing's eyelids twitched and he said with a smile: "Let's go sit in the flower hall first, and then we can talk about business at the wine table later, how about that?"
But Qiu Xinggong insisted: "This matter is not trivial, so I'd better talk about it here. It's not too late to drink again."
Du He and Chai Lingwu looked at each other and curled their lips at the same time.
This person is simply a stick. Can't you tell that His Highness King Jing has stopped you again and again to prevent you from speaking out?
No matter what happens, people have already rejected you!
Why are you so stubborn about this person? Why is this person so indifferent?
No wonder he has made outstanding achievements, but his life has become worse and worse. Now he has been alienated from the court. He can only rely on his past achievements and the nostalgia of His Majesty the Emperor...
The two princes consort felt very contemptuous.
Li Yuanjing was helpless, I have already hinted like this, what kind of trouble are you going to make?
We really don’t want to hear your nonsense...
But Qiu Xinggong looked determined. It seemed that he would not give up until he explained the matter clearly today. If he continued to refuse, he might have to fall out.
At the moment, his camp is most lacking in generals like this, and he must not cause disunity...
I had no choice but to sit back down, put on a happy look on my face, and said with a smile: "Tell me, why are you so impatient? You and I are in love and have been friends for many years. No matter what happens, I will try my best to help you with your affairs. Okay...Okay, without further ado, why is the general so important that he is so impatient?"
Du He and Chai Lingwu also sat down and looked at Qiu Xinggong curiously, wanting to know what urgent matters Qiu Xinggong had, and how he could shamelessly ignore Li Yuanjing's prevarications...
Qiu Xinggong did his job, looked serious, and asked: "Does the prince know that Fang Jun has been approved by the political affairs hall and will soon take up the post of minister of the Ministry of War?"
Li Yuanjing nodded and said, "I've heard a little bit about it."
Qiu Xinggong looked at Du He and Chai Lingwu...
Du He and Chai Lingwu suddenly felt unhappy. Compared to you, we are closer to the prince. What else can we do behind your back?
Li Yuanjing also trusted these two people very much, so he said: "If you have anything to say, it's okay for the general to say it."
Unexpectedly, Qiu Xinggong kept silent and still looked at Du He and Chai Lingwu...
Chai Lingwu was furious, banged the table, stood up and cursed with his halberd finger: "Qiu Xinggong, what do you mean? We are all the prince's confidants, and we are always respectful to you. Why are we here now?"
To sow discord and show off your qualifications?"
Du He also looked unhappy.
This kind of behavior that clearly shows that you don't take the two people seriously is really annoying. You, Qiu Xinggong, are just relying on your past achievements to survive. You thought it was the time when the power was in the hands of the Holy Family Youlong.
?
Qiu Xinggong spent his whole life as a soldier, fighting for supremacy on the battlefield. Now, even if the tiger falls, how can he be ridden by a guy he regards as a dolphin?
At that time, he stood up from his clothes, raised his eyebrows and raised his eyes...
Li Yuanjing quickly grabbed him and said repeatedly: "General, please calm down and you two should stop talking..."
Then, he never mentioned the evasion of Du and Chai. He looked at Qiu Xinggong and sighed: "I also know that the general and Fang Jun have a grudge. Naturally, I don't want to see him rise to the top and hold great power. But now Fang Jun,
He has long been in his own line. He has made outstanding achievements in both government affairs and military affairs. He is deeply favored by His Majesty. It is difficult to prevent him from serving as Minister of the Ministry of War. Moreover, Fang Jun has served in the Ministry of War for a long time and has always been the left-hand man of the Ministry of War.
The Minister of War, who holds the power of the Ministry of War, constantly places close associates and eliminates dissidents. The current Ministry of War is completely the result of Fang Jun's words. Whether he serves as the Secretary of the Ministry of War, the Ministry of War is still his territory...General, please listen to my advice and let this matter end.
If you give up, you must not make any setbacks, otherwise we don’t know whether Fang Jun can move here, and I’m afraid His Majesty will blame you first.”
Qiu Xinggong looked around angrily: "How can I not avenge my son's murder?"