Changsun Wuji has always been proud, boasting of his extraordinary wisdom and ability to seek good luck and avoid evil. However, it was not until now that he realized that the handsome and harmless-looking His Highness the King of Jin was actually more slippery than him.
, more cunning, and better at knowing how to eat mutton without making yourself embarrassed...
What does it mean that the world belongs to your father, and if your father does not give it to you, you will never take it?
The current crown prince is Li Chengqian. If you want to seize the crown prince's position, how can you not do it? To put it bluntly, you want others to bear the blame for all the bad things they have done, and then you yourself can ascend to the crown prince's position as innocently as a white lotus...
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Changsun Wuji's face was gloomy, and his anger was faint, but it was hard to get angry.
The reason why he chose Jin Wang Li Zhi among His Majesty Li Er's disciples was that, firstly, Wei Wang Li Tai did not buy his account, and was determined and resourceful, unable to achieve effective control; and secondly, because His Majesty Li Er had a strong affection for Jin Wang Li Zhi.
Chongpan liked the character of his brother Gong very much, but the most important point was that Jin Wang Li Zhi was young and had little experience in the world, so he was easier to control than his elder brother.
In his opinion, as long as Li Zhi is promoted to the position of crown prince, he will naturally succeed to the throne of emperor in the future, and it will be completely under the control of his grandson Wuji. The Guanlong nobles will once again seize the power of the entire empire.
Restore its past glory.
But now he suddenly realized that maybe he was wrong.
Although His Highness looks as gentle and harmless as a white lotus, his IQ is definitely not low, and he is treacherous and shameless enough.
This perfectly fits the qualities that a good politician must possess.
For a moment, Changsun Wuji felt that he had some regrets... But after he calmed down, he realized that he actually had no choice.
The prince Li Chengqian has been accustomed to Confucianism since he was a child, and he is very close to the great Confucians in the court. However, he is disgusted from the bottom of his bones by the iron-blooded killings of the Guanlong nobles, even when facing his uncle,
The boredom deep in my heart could hardly be suppressed and showed out.
Such a prince would naturally not be the object of allegiance to the Guanlong nobles, because once the prince ascended the throne, the Guanlong nobles would bear the brunt of the suppression and weakening from the imperial power, and thus lose huge profits.
Originally Wei King Li Tai was the most suitable candidate, but he was too smart and selfish enough. After realizing that it would be difficult for him to obtain the position of crown prince, even if he became emperor in the future, he would have to face brother-in-law fratricide and be infamy for thousands of years, he decided decisively.
gave up the fight for storage space.
After all the calculations, only Jin King Li Zhi can achieve the goal that the Long nobles support and rely on...
As for the deceitfulness and shamelessness shown by Li Zhi, Changsun Wuji believed that with his ability to run the court for many years, he was able to rule him submissively, obey his orders, and be a puppet of the Guanlong nobles.
Even if they really have any intentions, with the energy of the Guanlong nobles, they can completely prevent them from causing any trouble.
Taking a deep breath, Changsun Wuji said warmly: "How can the old minister's thoughts not be the same as those of your highness? Your Majesty is the father of your highness, and also the monarch of my old minister. Back then, my old minister followed your majesty and narrowly escaped death to conquer this beautiful river and mountain.
Your Majesty's admiration and admiration is the highest, and I will never dare to be disrespectful in the slightest. We assist His Majesty in order to let Your Majesty see that Your Majesty is the most suitable person to inherit the country and rule the people, rather than to disobey His Majesty's will.
, overthrow His Majesty’s imperial order and become a rebellious and unrighteous minister.”
Li Zhi's face brightened a little, and he nodded repeatedly: "That's what it should be, that's what it should be! I will try my best to show my best, but the final decision is still based on my father's orders. Even in the end, my father still chooses the crown prince brother to inherit the throne.
I, the king, will never complain at all, let alone feel any resentment!"
Changsun Wuji smiled and said: "That's true! As ministers, we should share your Majesty's worries, so how can we disobey His Majesty's orders? It's just that we think His Highness is more suitable to be the emperor than the Crown Prince, so we help His Majesty show
Based on one's own excellence, the final choice will naturally be made by His Majesty."
The nephew and uncle looked at each other and smiled.
But everyone has their own plans in mind...
In the past, he had tried many times to test Li Zhi, but he always got confused and prevaricated. Today, he finally got Li Zhi's words. Changsun Wuji was so happy that he poured tea for Li Zhi himself and asked with a smile: "Your Highness is now an adult.
Even after giving birth to an heir, it is not a problem to always live in seclusion in the palace. After all, I want to serve as an official in the court, so that the government and the public can see His Highness's style. How about I choose a day to see His Majesty and beg Your Majesty to lift the confinement?
Order, allow His Highness to enter the court as an official?"
Li Zhi hurriedly waved his hands and said urgently: "Absolutely not! My uncle must also understand my father's temperament. He always accepts the soft and not the hard. If I just accept the punishment honestly, maybe my father will be in a good mood one day.
Well, I have been pardoned for my crime. However, if my uncle goes to plead for mercy, my father might mistakenly think that this king cannot bear the pain of living in seclusion and is trying every possible means to escape punishment. However, it backfires and offends my father.
More and more unhappy."
Changsun Wuji thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Although this emperor was talented and wise, he was sometimes extremely arrogant. He was like a stubborn donkey, the kind that would drag him backwards if he was not led away. If you gritted your teeth and allowed the punishment without saying a word, he respected you as a man.
It's possible that all punishments will be waived, but if you cry and complain in all kinds of ways, that is an extremely disdainful behavior for him, and he might even add to your crime.
As long as the alliance with Li Zhi is confirmed, the situation will be considered stable. If you have any plans, just plan them slowly. Being too hasty may not be a good thing.
If it arouses His Majesty's vigilance, it might be a disaster...
Changsun Wuji relaxed on the back of his chair and asked casually: "Seeing that the Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching, His Highness is living in seclusion in the mansion and it is not suitable to have contact with outsiders. Why not invite the Wang family to the mansion to drink and have fun together and celebrate the festival?"
Li Zhi pondered for a moment, nodded and said: "My uncle's words are not bad. Since I got married, I have spent most of my time living in seclusion in the mansion and have had little contact with the Wang clan. It is normal to take this opportunity to get close. That's right.
Are you a relative? You still need to go to the market."
Changsun Wuji stroked his beard and smiled, with an expression of relief that "a child can be taught".
The so-called "Wang clan members" are naturally the Taiyuan Wang clan, the natal family of Princess Jin's Wang clan. As one of the seven sects and five surnames, the Taiyuan Wang clan is a powerful family. Although it has declined slightly in recent years, few of its children are pregnant.
Although they hold high positions, their hidden energy is still unmatched by those of ordinary families.
The road to "fighting for the reserve" is full of difficulties, and all forces that can be united must be united before it is possible to fight against it and succeed in ascending to the throne.
As an in-law, the Taiyuan Wang family is naturally the first person to win over.
Of course, Li Zhi was definitely not as enthusiastic as he showed on his face. He had lingering fears about Wang's greed and domineering behavior, and there was no way he would confide in Wang because of his in-laws.
Even my uncle Changsun Wuji was the same.
In the final analysis, everyone is just using each other. If we can't control the balance, I'm afraid a catastrophic disaster will ensue...
Thinking of the Wang family, Li Zhi couldn't help but think of Fang Jun again and asked: "It is said that the Wang family had offended Fang Jun before and even wanted to frame Fang Jun. In the end, Fang Jun counterattacked and severely damaged his vitality. Not only did he lose a large number of
Manpower, and even Jiangnan's industry could not be saved, and many properties were forced to be given to Fang Jun. Can we do something about it, operate it, and get involved in those industries? "
Although the emperor placed him under house arrest, he did not restrict Princess Jin's access. Princess Jin often returned to her natal home, and naturally she heard the elders in the family sighing that a huge amount of wealth was about to be parted and flowed into Fang Jun's pocket.
When Li Zhi heard about this, he naturally became interested. The wealth that could make even the Wang family of Taiyuan feel distressed must be of extremely considerable scale. For him who is extremely ambitious at this moment, wealth is the second only resource after connections, so naturally the more the better.
It was inevitable that I would make up my mind...
In his opinion, Fang Jun himself was as rich as the country, and he was not keen on the acquisition of money and goods. As long as he could exploit a loophole and retain part of this wealth through proper operation, Fang Jun might not care.
Changsun Wuji shook his head and sighed: "Your Highness does not know. Wang gave this piece of goods to Fang Jun in order to appease Fang Jun's anger. The relationship behind this is so complicated that it is difficult to explain for a while. And Fang Jun got this
The pen goods colony did not take possession of it, but was donated to His Highness the King of Wei..."