If there is His Majesty's permission, even if it is just a tacit approval, Gao Shilian will not hesitate to agree to Fang Jun and spare no effort to deal with the Guanlong nobles.
How could his son die? How could Gao Shilian, who had been in official circles all his life, fail to see the root of it?
A mere eldest son, Sun Guang, was far from able to quell the anger in Gao Shilian's heart.
Coupled with the previous Qiu Xinggong incident, Gao Shilian was very resentful towards Changsun Wuji, and he wished he could peel off his nephew's skin and cramps with his own hands to satisfy his hatred!
But it is obvious that His Majesty's support for Fang Jun is not complete, and Fang Jun is probably because the Guanlong nobles always pose a threat to the crown prince's position as the crown prince, so he has to make every effort to try to weaken the wings of the Guanlong nobles.
As a result, Gao Shilian had to consider the balance of benefits between giving and receiving...
Of course Fang Jun could see Gao Shilian's melancholy, put down the teacup, and said softly: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince caught a cold due to a sudden cold, and is recuperating in the East Palace. The imperial doctor advised not to go out. It's just that His Highness is anxious and eager to come to pay homage to Gao Shilian and burn incense, so before the meeting tomorrow morning
Come to the house."
Gao Shilian immediately understood.
When the Gao family has a funeral, the royal family will come. Not only the prince, but also His Majesty will be there. Fang Jun really has no need to specifically explain when the prince will come.
Now that I have said it, the implication is very obvious - I am here today on the orders of the prince.
The choice now is whether the Gao family should completely surrender to the prince, or whether they should remain nominally neutral as before. However, the Gao family, represented by Gao Jingxing, is fighting fiercely with the Guanlong nobles and is always thinking about what will happen.
Overturning the crown prince's position as heir apparent...
Gao Shilian said with emotion: "How can a dog be so virtuous as to dare to work His Highness and come to express condolences despite his illness? Your Highness's temperament is rare in the world, kind and peaceful, and admirable... How can the entire Gao family live up to this kindness?"
I will do my best to be loyal to His Highness!"
Fang Jun was immediately overjoyed!
Although the Bohai Gao family is not a first-class prominent family, their status is too special. If the Gao family had not facilitated the marriage between His Majesty Li Er and Queen Wende, and then liaised as an intermediary to reach an alliance between the Guanlong nobles and His Majesty Li Er
, how could the Tang Dynasty achieve its current situation?
It is said that the most distinguished minister of the dynasty was Changsun Wuji, but in Fang Jun's opinion, it should be Gao Shilian!
Changsun Wuji is the leader of the Guanlong aristocracy, but Gao Shilian's voice within the Guanlong aristocracy is not low, and his seniority occupies a great position. Even if Changsun Wuji is dissatisfied with him, from beginning to end
All actions are only planned in secret, but never openly slandered.
With such a great god as Gao Shilian, it is equivalent to suppressing Changsun Wuji to death in name.
*****
Coming out of Gaofu, the sun was setting in the sky, and the sunset was red.
It’s already ten minutes for dinner, but the long street in front of Gaofu is getting busier and busier. In the past, due to the curfew system, funerals were held during the day, and most of the guests went to pay their respects early, and stayed there until ten o’clock at night, or
Stay and sit up all night, or return home before the curfew. Now that the curfew has been lifted these days, many relatives and friends come to visit early, put up incense sticks, burn paper ingots, etc., and then do whatever they need to do. In the evening
Nothing happened, but everyone came here, making it very lively.
Gao Zhixing personally escorted Fang Jun out of the gate. Fang Jun raised his hand and saluted, saying: "I have official duties, and I have to leave the city to go to the academy later. I apologize for not being able to stay long."
Gao Zhixing Zhishu Dali, who was very knowledgeable and knowledgeable, heard the words and said: "Fang Shaobao doesn't have to be so outspoken. You and I are family friends. It's good to have this friendship in our hearts. Don't pay attention to those red tapes."
"
This person said he came to express his condolences, but after just half an hour of muttering in the hall with his father, he knew he had other intentions...
Fang Jun said a few polite words and left immediately.
After the Gao family left, he did not return to Chongrenfang Mansion, nor did he leave the city to go to the academy. Instead, he rode to the East Palace with his troops and asked to see the prince...
When the guards in front of the East Palace Gate saw the most popular person in front of His Royal Highness, they did not dare to neglect him. They asked him to dismount and go to the gatehouse to sit for a while, and at the same time sent someone to rush inside to report.
Before he arrived, a chamberlain came quickly and said that His Highness the Crown Prince had summoned him to see him.
Fang Jun followed the chamberlain all the way to the prince's palace.
The lanterns in the palace were first turned on and the lights were brilliant.
This palace was once the residence of His Majesty Li Er and Queen Wende. At that time, His Majesty Li Er had just ascended the throne, and the country was in dire straits. Jieli Khan was forced to attack the city by drinking horses and Wei water, so he had no choice but to sign an alliance under the city. The whole palace of Chang'an
The treasury was emptied, Li Er and his wife lived a simple life, and Queen Wende did not buy a skirt for several years...
The whole country is living in hardship and simplicity.
Nowadays, the Tang Dynasty is booming. Every year, there are tons of money in the treasury, and the trend of extravagance is inevitable. Even the winter palace, which used to be simple, has been constantly adding furniture and utensils in recent years, making it look more luxurious and jewel-like.
Crown Princess Su wore a light-colored palace dress with elegant makeup and a quiet temperament. She stood next to Prince Li Chengqian like a bird, accepting Fang Jun's salute and paying homage, while also returning the courtesy.
She has a calm and peaceful temperament, and she is indifferent to the world. She is still approachable to other ministers, let alone Fang Jun, who is now the right-hand man of the prince?
Li Chengqian stepped forward and supported Fang Jun's arm, pulled him up, and said slightly angrily: "This place is inside the palace, there is no one else around, why is there such a big gift? Come on, come on, I haven't had dinner yet, Erlang
Stay with me alone."
It was not just once or twice that he ate with Li Chengqian. Fang Jun was not restrained and said happily: "Thank you, Your Highness!"
Li Chengqian took him to the table. On the contrary, Crown Princess Su knew that Fang Jun came to the East Palace at this time and must have important matters to discuss, so she took several palace maids to avoid the back hall, leaving only two chamberlains to wait on the side.
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Seeing the figure of Crown Princess Su Pinpin Tingting disappearing from the door of the apse, Fang Jun nodded slightly.
There is not much description of this princess in history, but from many contacts since coming to the Tang Dynasty, it seems that this princess is indeed well-educated, gentle and elegant, with a quiet and gentle temperament. If she can really
The mother is worthy of the world, and she must be Li Chengqian's virtuous wife.
"Come on, Erlang, eat first, and talk about it later if you have anything to do."
Li Chengqian reached for the wine pot and wanted to pour wine for Fang Jun. How could Fang Jun dare to do so? He quickly reached out and grabbed the wine pot, first filled the wine glass in front of Li Chengqian, and then poured himself another glass and raised it.
The wine cup said: "I respectfully pay homage to Your Highness!"
Li Chengqian also picked up the wine glass, but shook his head and said: "Although you and I belong to the monarch and ministers, we are still like brothers. It's just a family banquet now, so there is no need to be so particular. Just do as you please."
After saying that, he drank the wine in one gulp, put the wine glass on the table, picked up the chopsticks to pick up the vegetables, and chewed slowly.
He never acted like a prince in front of Fang Jun.
Without Fang Jun's help, he simply didn't know what his end would be. Facing the forces around him that were eyeing him with evil intentions, he was already at a loss to deal with them. Even his father had lost confidence in him. Yi
Chu has been thinking about it for more than a year or two.
Just when he was most at a loss and at the end of his rope, Fang Jun's appearance suddenly opened up his eyes. How could he not keep this kindness in his heart?
He is not a person who is greedy for power, and the position of crown prince may not be inevitable, but he also knows that he can give up the position of crown prince, but once those brothers take over, his wealth and life will be at stake.
He had no choice but to fight, not only for himself, but also for his wife and children, and even for close ministers like Fang Jun who were loyal and supportive...
Furthermore, he received the teachings of many great Confucians since he was a child, and always regarded himself as a Confucian disciple. He did not have much arrogance that one person was inferior to tens of thousands of people. His personality was gentle and sensitive, kind and loving, and he was more willing to abandon his identity with others.
, knowing each other.
There is nothing more comfortable than sitting across from each other, drinking wine, and having long conversations.
Fang Jun also liked Li Chengqian's indifferent temperament. He drank a glass of wine, ate the food, waved his hands, and drove away all the servants on the left and right, and then whispered: "Wei Chen just went to the Duke of Shen's Mansion."
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, then sighed and said sadly: "Gao Silang is only a few years younger than Gu. When we were young, we often played together. But Gu Su couldn't get used to his playboy habits, so he gradually distanced himself, but he didn't want to do it now."
The first time I went to the Western Regions to join the army, I actually died outside the region. I didn't expect that such a dandy boy was actually a bloody man. It's just a pity. If time had passed, he would have been a brave general by comparison. He fell into the hands of the enemy like this, which made me feel extremely sad.