Fang Jun glanced at Qu Tuguan and asked with a smile: "Why, brother, you feel embarrassed when someone talks like that?"
It was indeed a bit embarrassing, but Qu Tuquan shook his head and said: "No one knows the virtues of Guanlong nobles better than me. Even though it sounds a little uncomfortable, it is true. What's more, our Qu Tu family has already been with us.
Those people draw a clear line and don't offend the river."
Fang Jun nodded.
The Qu Tu family is indeed a Xianbei surname, but its population is small and its strength is not strong. Among the tribe-based Guan Long nobles, it is really inconspicuous. It is only because Qu Tu Tong's ability is too strong that he suddenly emerged and became the leader of Guan Long.
The number one among the Long nobles.
However, after all, the foundation is shallow. Even if he has the merits of assessing Wang Shichong, he later sits in Luoyang after the "Xuanwumen Incident", frightens the heroes in Hedong for His Majesty Li Er, and buys precious time to stabilize Guanzhong. This allows His Majesty Li Er to secure his position.
However, when Qu Tutong grew old, he became insignificant among the Guanlong nobles. After his death, the entire Qu Tutong family was excluded from Guanlong.
Qu Tuquan's eldest brother, Qu Tuquan, inherited the title of Duke Jiang. As the youngest son of Qu Tuquan, he did not even hold an official position. It was not until His Majesty Li Er visited Luoyang many years later that he remembered Qu Tutong's illustrious achievements.
, giving Qu Tuquan the title of "Colonel Guo Yi"...
Therefore, Qu Tuquan did not have any recognition of Guan Long, and even if he opposed him, he would have no psychological burden.
The reason for this embarrassment is that all of his father's illustrious achievements that he fought for with his life were seized by the Guanlong nobles, but his descendants did not receive much favor from them.
Civil and military ridicule...
Fang Jun continued: "Now the only solution is to protect the safety of the prince. As long as we act steadily, the prince's position as the crown prince will be as secure as a mountain. Even if the King of Jin has your majesty's acquiescence, it is only acquiescence. Your majesty will definitely
I will not publicly declare Yi Chu. In the past few days, Mo will advise His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to reorganize the Sixth Army of the East Palace and increase the number of the Crown Prince’s cronies so that they can become the entire force to protect the entire East Palace. If you are interested, you can recommend someone to the Crown Prince."
After Jiangnan was assassinated, Fang Jun began to plan this matter.
The Guanlong nobles are becoming more and more unscrupulous, and there is no guarantee that one day they will not jump over the wall in a hurry. If the prince is murdered by them, everything will be over.
Especially during the period when His Majesty Li Er personally conquered Goguryeo, it would be fine if the war went smoothly. If the war went badly, no one could guarantee whether the Guanlong nobles would take some lawless measures.
Historically, His Majesty Li Er's Eastern Expedition was a complete success. Not only did he not achieve his goal of overthrowing Goguryeo, he even contracted a disease and had to return to the imperial court. He died in depression within a few years.
Although the Tang army now has firearm bonuses, no one can underestimate the inertia of history. What if the development of the war is still as unsatisfactory as it was in history?
When His Majesty Li Er's body begins to decline and his prestige declines, the chances of the Guanlong nobles launching another "Xuanwumen Incident" will greatly increase...
There is nothing that this group of people dare not do.
Therefore, the first priority is to strengthen the protective force of the Crown Prince Li Chengqian. The Sixth Army of the East Palace is the armed force directly under the Crown Prince and must be strengthened. As long as the Crown Prince is saved, the fruits of the final victory are retained. If the Crown Prince is killed, even if
No matter how great the advantage is, it will be lost in one day.
Putting this group of friends into the East Palace Liuliu, not only can they be fully trusted if they know everything about them, but they can also distract the families behind them no matter what their leanings are. Moreover, these dandies were called Chang'an pests at the time.
But after all, he has a good family background and a strong general, and his abilities are not weak.
As long as he can help Li Chengqian successfully ascend the throne, he will be a minister of Conglong, guarding Li Chengqian when he is in the most critical moment. How much merit and favor does this have?
The future of several lifetimes is secure.
But having said that, Fang Jun's support for Li Chengqian's fight for the heirloom was already a change of fate. Whether he could withstand the huge inertia of history, he himself was not completely sure. He could not force these friends to follow him, but to
Everyone makes their own choice.
However, out of trust in him and the respective circumstances of each family, an agreement was obviously reached.
As for Yuchi Baolin from Yuchi Jingde's family, Duan Zan and Duan Guan from Duan Zhixuan's family, and Yin Yuan from Yin Kaishan's family, these little friends were unable to win over because of the positions of each family.
Of course, the political stance above the court has nothing to do with personal feelings. No matter who wins in the end, the friendship between each other is indelible, and there can still be some care for each other to prevent the losing party from suffering too much.
miserable……
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Several people sat around the table, drinking wine and eating dishes, chatting lively.
Li Siwen took a sip of wine and said angrily: "I heard that you were assassinated in the south of the Yangtze River. I wish I could fly to the south of the Yangtze River with wings! The old thief Changsun is too vicious. You are now the Duke of Yue and the Minister of the Ministry of War. You are right.
You are such a big boss in the court, but he still uses such vicious methods to eliminate dissidents. Your Majesty is really too indulgent!"
Zhang Elephant on the side nodded and said: "When Jiang Guogong died suddenly due to illness, there were rumors that it was the old thief Chang Sun who was jealous of talents and secretly killed him. Although there has been no evidence, there is no smoke without fire. Watch his people and his actions. This does seem to be his style.
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Qu Tuquan said angrily: "Back then, my father was ordered by Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty to stay in Chang'an to protect the acting king Yang You. Later, Emperor Gaozu raised troops to invade Guanzhong. My father was defeated and surrendered after a fierce battle. Since then, he has been deeply loved by Emperor Gaozu and today's Majesty.
His Majesty trusted him and served as Minister of the Ministry of War and Minister of Punishment. During the Xuanwu Gate Incident, my father fought tooth and nail by His Majesty's side. As a result, he gained His Majesty's favor and sent my father to Luoyang to guard Luoyang and resist Hedong with the duty of inspecting the school.
On the one hand, Li Jiancheng's forces counterattacked Chang'an. Because of this, Your Majesty was able to calmly conquer Guanzhong, eradicate the forces loyal to Li Jiancheng, and lay the foundation for the country. One by one, my father's achievements are naturally in His Majesty's eyes, and from then on it became more and more important.
He once again showed kindness to Your Majesty, but it also obscured the glory of the old thief, the eldest grandson. As a result, in the second year of Zhenguan, my father suddenly fell ill while inspecting Luoyang. Before our children and grandchildren could rush to Luoyang from Chang'an, the news of my father's sudden death was heard.
The news... must be at the hands of the old thief Changsun!"
There were indeed many rumors at that time, pointing out that Changsun Wuji was the murderer behind the scenes. This was not without controversy, because after Qu Tutong died, all the military power subordinate to him was seized by Changsun Wuji. This also became
The main foundation for Changsun Wuji to be promoted to "Taiwei".
No matter whether Qu Tuquan's death was caused by Changsun Wuji or not, "the greatest benefit, the greatest suspicion" is the best principle in the world...
Fang Jun nodded and said: "That's why I am worried about the safety of the prince. Guan Long and his gang have no moral bottom line at all, and they ignore the interests of the empire. As long as it is beneficial to their own interests, there is nothing they dare not do or cannot do."
of."
Li Siwen geared up: "If we can all enter the East Palace Sixth Rank, then we will become the prince's personal guards. As long as the prince can successfully ascend the throne in the future, we will also be ministers of the Dragon! I wonder if we can also get the title of Duke of the Kingdom.
, let’s talk about ‘One Family and Two Kingdoms’? You don’t know that every time my father sees the news about Erlang, he can’t help but sigh. The envy is simply unconcealable. At that time, brother, I have to
Sneak along the wall with your tail between your legs, otherwise you will be caught, and you will be given a scolding. You have been playing since childhood, why are other people's children so good, but ours only knows how to eat and wait to die...
"
The crowd roared with laughter.
Not just Li Siwen? Anyone who is close to Fang Jun will inevitably be nagged by the elders at home with similar words, causing all kinds of envy and jealousy, and everyone's status in the family will plummet, and Fang Erye is the one who started the figurine!
"If it weren't for you to be so prominent, why would we be like a lost dog? Come on, come on, I'll drink three drinks as a penalty!" Li Siwen suggested.
Fang Jun said angrily: "How can you still blame me when you have no future?"
Zhang Xiangxiang shouted: "Don't talk nonsense. You only care about your own limelight. Have you ever thought about us brothers? If you betray your friends for glory, you must drink wine as a penalty!"
What does Fang Junxin mean by this?
However, he was never afraid of drinking, so he raised his glass and said, "Since you guys have no conscience, don't blame me for being unkind today. Anyone who dares to put down the glass and stop drinking will be thrown out of the window."
go out……"
Before he finished speaking, there was only a "bang" sound, which startled several people. They all turned to look and saw that the window on the north side had been completely broken. A chair smashed the window and fell to the ground.
, already dilapidated.
I could only hear someone shouting outside: "Zhang Xiangxiang, get out of here! If you dare to do something, you have to dare to do it. You are like a turtle all day long, afraid to see people, and you are not afraid of losing the face of the Duke of Tan?"
!I must break your legs today!"
Several people sat in the drafty hall and looked at each other, and then they all looked at Zhang Xiangxiang, who had a simple and honest face.
This guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes can actually cause trouble?
Fang Jun even complained crazily in his heart. Could it be that the "brothel curse" of the young master is really an innate skill that cannot be avoided?