Li You is not a fool. He wants to sit on the throne of prince, but he does not want to do some things that are destined to be reviled by the world and be infamy for thousands of years.
However, the matter has come to this, how can Changsun Wuji allow him to back down?
Li You looked gloomy, his heart moved slightly, and he secretly glanced at his uncle in front of him.
Perhaps, he can also create an illusion of being "coerced" and then "framed" to shirk the responsibility of killing his brother's siblings...
Yin Hongzhi had no idea that his good nephew had actually made up his mind and wanted to push him into the pit of fire. He sighed at ease: "The East Palace has military geniuses like Duke Li Jing, who can use troops like gods. Only a few people? They were able to resist the fierce attack of Guanlong. Although the imperial city fell, they retreated to Taiji Palace and still fought to the death. Now they have the support of Youtun Guards, which has turned Taiji Palace into a huge flesh and blood mill. , there were countless casualties among soldiers on both sides. The most difficult problem was Fang Jun. In the past, everyone called him a mallet, but in fact, when it comes to Fang Jun now, who doesn’t sincerely admire him? The combat power of his army is unparalleled in the world, and he forced the East Palace to be defeated. The situation can be reversed...What if Donggong wins in the end?"
To this day, he already regrets that he listened to Changsun Wuji's advice to persuade Li You to fight for the throne. He thought that he would win, and Li You would be secure in taking the throne, and he could naturally become a retainer of the East Palace and be promoted to a noble rank in the future. With great power in hand, what could have happened midway? It’s hard to predict who will win and who will lose...
The risk is simply too great.
On the contrary, Li You was calmer and said with emotion: "Just like when my father's Xuanwu Sect changed, how could there ever be a sure-win situation? At stake is the ownership of the crown prince, and even the inheritance of the imperial line in the future. It will never be smooth sailing. , everything went smoothly, how could Prince Yin have expected that with the general situation in hand and the situation of the world returning to its heart, it would collapse and die in the chaos? Everything is fate. "
Fate is actually the most mysterious thing in the world.
In the chaotic times at the end of the Sui Dynasty, all the heroes in the world rose up, and wars were everywhere. Yu Wenhuaji, Dou Jiande, Du Fuwei and other great heroes of the world all appeared to dominate the world. They were powerful and powerful, but who could have expected that they would end up living in Jinyang. After Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang Dynasty, raised an army, he supported Liuhe and dominated the world?
At that time, the hidden prince Li Jiancheng was firmly seated as the prince, and was praised by the world and popular among the people. But who would have thought that Li Er, who was desperate and had no choice but to live or die, laid an ambush under the Xuanwu Gate, and led a group of Tiance Mansion to ambush him. After that, he could Shunshun Dangdang ascends the throne as emperor?
Who belongs to the imperial power, wealth and honor? No one can touch or see through it until the last moment. If you don't work hard to fight for it, how can you know that you are not destined to belong to it?
Holding the pot to pour wine for Li You, Yin Hongzhi said worriedly: "Now the concubines, princesses, and princes in the entire Taiji Palace have all retreated to the inner gate, ready to exit the palace at any time. I don't know how my sister is doing."
Concubine Yin's status is not low, but now His Majesty Li Er is not in the palace, and Li You is involved in the fight for the heir apparent, which puts Concubine Yin in danger in the palace.
Li You picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then shook his head and said, "Don't worry, uncle. The prince has always been kind. How could he be willing to kill his mother and concubine and give others an excuse to be mean and cruel? Whether he is truly benevolent or false, my mother and concubine will never suffer. I feel wronged."
In fact, all the brothers and sisters respect the prince and know his kind character. Moreover, because of his weak style in dealing with things, they will not harm the concubine Yin.
Yin Hongzhi thought for a moment and nodded in agreement.
Although the government and the public once believed that Li Chengqian was not a competent prince, there was little slander against his character. Either Changsun Wuji and others believed that the prince was uncontrollable, or they felt that the prince was weak and not a wise ruler, so public opinion was boiling. , admonished His Majesty Li Er for the easy storage.
But if placed in an ordinary family, a harmless character like Li Chengqian would be extremely popular...
Putting the cool wine pot back on the stove to warm it up, Yin Hongzhi said: "The situation in Chang'an is unpredictable right now, and the fighting is endless, but no one can do anything about it. Zhao Guogong has already called on all the nobles in the world to send troops to the pass to help Guanlong fight for the reserve. , and I heard that the East Palace also issued a message, ordering all parties in the world to come to Beijing to serve the king, but the garrisons from all over the world either watched the fire from across the bank, or were unable to send troops. Probably only the Anxi Army could send troops to Beijing. But the Western Region is really too far away. , I'm afraid that before the Anxi Army arrives in Chang'an, Guan Long will have already used the power of the world's elites to defeat the Taiji Palace. Your Highness, your position as the crown prince, is a sure bet."
"Nine times out of ten?"
Li You shook his head, looked up at the wind and snow outside the gauze curtain, and sighed: "How can you be so optimistic about the so-called good things that come in hard times? And don't forget the Eastern Expedition army that is still hundreds of miles away from Guanzhong... Li Jishou Controlling an army of hundreds of thousands, this is the power that can influence the situation of the government, and his stance can determine the direction of the world."
Although Guanlong and Donggong are fighting to the death, everyone knows that even if one side wins temporarily, the one who will ultimately decide the situation of the world will have to lead the troops outside. The slow and unhurried Li Li Achievements.
But no one can know what kind of intentions Li Ji has in mind and what his stance is...
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Yanshoufang.
Changsun Wuji endured the severe pain of his injured leg and stared at the embarrassed Changsun Jiaqing in front of him with wide eyes, with a look of disbelief on his face: "You are also a veteran on the battlefield. You are extremely experienced. How come you have such a big problem right after the battle?" In defeat, more than 30,000 people abandoned their armor and fled in panic?"
The eldest grandson, Jiaqing, looked ashamed. He took off his pocket and threw it on the ground. He said angrily: "If you are not trying to shirk responsibility for your brother, the defeated general will be killed or beheaded. Even if he frowns, you are a son of a bitch! It only looks like thirty thousand." There are many people, but how many of them can really fight? They fired a few cannons from a distance in the second room, and we were so frightened that we lost our minds and lost our morale. Brother Wei finally stabilized the situation and cooperated with Youtun. The guards were engaged in a bloody battle, but the Tubo cavalry suddenly appeared, intent on inserting themselves into our army's rear. Hey, the whole army was immediately defeated... It's not that my eldest son, Sun Jiaqing, is incompetent. Even if you bring Li Jing to take charge, this battle will still be difficult. You can’t even win!”
He sat angrily on the chair next to Changsun Wuji, panting heavily and complaining, as if the battle had nothing to do with him even though it was such a disastrous defeat.
It's not that he is incompetent, it's that the soldiers under his command are vulnerable...
Changsun Wuji rubbed his temples speechlessly, almost speechless. Changsun Jiaqing is the son of Changsun Shunde, and Changsun Shunde is the person with the deepest roots in the military in the entire Changsun family. Almost all the interests of the Changsun family come from the military. They are all related to Changsun Shunde. Even though Changsun Shunde has been dead for many years, Changsun Wuji still enjoys the shadow of Changsun Shunde to this day.
He could not utter a single word of what he was scolding Sun Jiaqing. However, the fall of Longshouyuan allowed the Youtun Guards to garrison the plains and garrison the Daming Palace, directly threatening the Guanlong troops stationed in the Tonghua Gate and Chunming Gate areas in the east of the city.
, like a thorn in the back or a lump in the throat, the situation deteriorated instantly.
He could only say: "Brother joined the army for the first time, and it was difficult to coordinate the upper and lower commands. It is not my fault. But after all, my brother is the commander-in-chief. If I don't deal with this defeat at all, how can I convince the public? Even if I just show it to outsiders.
Look, I have to issue a written statement to warn you, and I hope my brother will understand my painstaking efforts."
Changsun Jiaqing was not a fool. When he saw Changsun Wuji's attitude, he nodded and said: "Brother, I just said it. It's not to shirk responsibility. If you want to kill or behead, there will be no complaints."
How could he not know how responsible he was for this defeat? Therefore, he took advantage of it in advance, expressed his "grievances", and minimized the punishment as much as possible. If it was just a warning, he could completely accept it.
Changsun Wuji breathed a sigh of relief. Changsun Jiaqing was not only his cousin, but also his status was respected. If he refused to be punished if he was beaten to death, he would be really embarrassed...
At this moment, seeing the eldest grandson Jiaqing agreeing, he quickly changed the subject: "Previously, Wei Qingsi came here in person to plead for Wei Zhengju, and on behalf of Jingzhao Weishi, he was willing to do his best to help Guanlong... Regarding this
,brother, what do you think?"
The eldest grandson, Jiaqing, was stunned, stroking his beard, and mused: "This is unusual... For the family members, inheritance is a very important matter. They are not willing to try their best at any time, and there must always be a way out.
In the future, since Jingzhao Webster is willing to fully support us, it must be certain that we will win this battle! To put it bluntly, even now I dare not say that we will win, so how can Jingzhao Webster be so confident?
, for this reason, he would not hesitate to put the entire family on the line, leaving no escape route? There must be a big reason behind this matter, and we must investigate it with all our strength."