Changsun Wuji felt his heart was shaken, and even his breathing became rapid. He took a deep breath, and then insisted: "This is absolutely true!"
Your Majesty's body has been declining due to years of taking ammunition. During the Eastern Expedition, it has shown signs of exhaustion. It was all because of those pills, otherwise there would have been a big problem. Under such circumstances
He was frightened and fell off his horse again, plus the poison he gave to Zhu Suiliang...
How could there be another accident?
The only link that may lead to unpredictable consequences of his plan may be whether Zhu Suiliang can successfully mix the poison into His Majesty's decoction according to his instructions. But Zhu Suiliang has already been completely roped in and coerced by him, how dare he
Risking the whole family being massacred?
After thinking about it for a long time, Changsun Wuji firmly concluded that there would be no accident in this matter.
But I still can't hide the panic in my heart...
Seeing Changsun Wuji being so determined, the worries in Yu Wenshiji's heart have not completely dissipated. After all, Changsun Wuji has already been riding a tiger until now. Even if there is even the slightest possibility of an accident, Changsun Wuji will definitely not admit it.
, Otherwise, no matter the families in Guanlong or the world, who would dare to go crazy like him?
To this day, others are able to retreat bravely, but Changsun Wuji has long been unable to retreat.
Since ancient times, there has been a road in Huashan, either life or death...
Yu Wenshi's mind was spinning, and he glanced at Linghu Defen beside him. The two people's eyes touched each other without any trace, and he said to Changsun Wuji: "As for each family's request to continue the peace talks... Auxiliary machine, do you think it should be done?"
how?"
The topic returned to peace talks. In the final analysis, peace talks are the safest choice for each family, and vigorous fighting is not in the interests of each family.
Moreover, Changsun Wuji's guarantee cannot be fully believed by Yu Wenshiji. In order to prevent such unbearable consequences, it is more appropriate to conduct peace talks as soon as possible. Although this somewhat offends Changsun Wuji's interests, it has to be done.
For...
Changsun Wuji was silent for a while, then finally raised his eyebrows and nodded, "Yes."
Yu Wenshiji felt relieved. He was really afraid that Changsun Wuji would fight to the end and refuse to continue the peace talks. If that were the case, the whole Guanlong would be divided and collapsed in an instant...
He and Linghu Defen stood up together and said goodbye: "In that case, we will return quickly to discuss countermeasures and send a letter to the East Palace later, requesting that the peace talks continue."
Changsun Wuji stood up to see him off, appearing very polite: "Well, I'm sorry for bothering you two. We are one and the same. In this critical moment, we should unite sincerely and do our best. Please tell everyone.
At home, my eldest grandson, Wuji, is not a solitary person. In the future, if he achieves a little success, he will take care of all the families."
Watching the two figures disappear at the door of the side hall, Changsun Wuji turned back and sat back on the chair, rubbing his aching injured leg. He was extremely annoyed in his heart and his face was full of gloom.
Suddenly, he remembered what Fang Jun once said: seek unity through unity, and unity will perish; seek unity through struggle, and unity will survive...
The more I think about it, the more I find it wise and insightful to the world!
*****
The next morning, Fang Jun got up early. After washing and having a simple breakfast, he put on his helmet and armor and patrolled the camp with his soldiers. There was a big battle in the Tai Chi Palace yesterday. Although the fighting stopped after nightfall and both sides stopped fighting, this time
The impact of the war was very great. Both the enemy and us, inside and outside Chang'an, kept their eyes open to guard against each other, lest they be lax and encounter a sneak attack.
After a week of inspection, he saw that all the ministries were performing their duties step by step, and there was no sign of slacking off. Fang Jun was relieved and went back to the camp to change into a set of purple official uniforms, wearing a futou on his head, a jade belt around his waist, and a goldfish bag.
He was full of energy and majestic. In addition, his previous trip to the Western Regions was rough and rough, and the journey was difficult. As a result, he lost a lot of weight. His cheeks were sunken, his face was pale, his skin was slightly dark, and his back was straight.
Walking like a tiger, the whole person looks very dignified and dignified. Although he still looks young, he is beginning to have the majestic official power of a high official in the imperial court.
Then he went to the Xuanwu Gate, called for the city gate to be opened, and saw the prince Li Chengqian in the inner gate.
When he arrived, there was no one else in the hall. Li Chengqian was frowning and sitting behind the desk, deep in thought. When he saw Fang Jun coming forward to salute, he waved his hands casually and stood up, saying: "No need to be polite, just go and see me."
Come on, that bastard Uncle Wang, let’s see what he has to say.”
Fang Jun was stunned and quickly bowed and said: "Here."
The monarch and his ministers walked out of the door. Li Chengqian wore a fox fur cloak and walked in front with his lame leg. Fang Jun was one step behind, and dozens of guards followed closely behind, always on guard.
The group walked through the empty square between Neizhong Gate and Xuanwu Gate, arrived at a row of houses immediately under Xuanwu Gate, and stood in front of the inner houses.
There were guards in front of the door. When they saw His Royal Highness coming, they hurriedly stepped forward to greet him and then opened the door.
Fang Jun took the lead and walked in with several guards. The light in the room was very dark. After squinting to adjust, he saw two people standing in the room. His Royal Highness King Jing, who used to be radiant and noble, looked decadent and dressed in robes.
Chai Zhewei, who is messy and dirty, always aggressive and superior to others, also has a skinny face and a depressed spirit...
After confirming that there was nothing abnormal in the room, several chamberlains lined up on both sides, staring at the two of them like nails, but if there was any movement, they would pounce on them without hesitation.
Fang Jun then turned sideways and invited Li Chengqian into the house...
…
The light in the room was very dark. Li Chengqian entered and stood in the hall for a while to adjust.
Li Yuanjing and Chai Zhewei had already stepped forward and knelt down at Li Chengqian's feet with a bang, tears streaming down their faces, and regretted: "I have seen His Highness the Crown Prince! Your Highness has a kind heart. Please forgive me for the sake of your sincere repentance."
This time, I can take back all my official positions and titles, and I will live in the mansion for the rest of my life and never set foot outside the mansion!"
Then he kowtowed "bang bang bang" and begged endlessly.
The crimes committed by the two of them are not only fatal, but even if they encounter a cruel emperor, the "three tribes of Yi" are not an exaggeration. However, the so-called national law is generally difficult to impose on the royal family and nobles, and then
Even if the emperor forgives a mortal sin, there is still room for change.
In a "man-ruled" society, the imperial power is supreme. Many things depend on the king's words. The so-called "princes who commit crimes are as guilty as the common people" are basically impossible to exist, let alone "judicial justice." The only thing the emperor has to consider is whether he can balance the situation of the court.
, to calm public opinion. On this basis, whether the criminal is injured or dead actually has nothing to do with it.
Therefore, even if these two people committed a serious crime of treason, they refused to cut off their chance of survival. They put aside all their dignity and kowtowed like garlic...
Fang Jun stood with his hands behind his back and did not interrupt.
Although these two people deserved death, their life and death depended on Li Chengqian's whim. As a minister, he would not forcefully interfere. Even if he just said at this moment, "These two people have committed extremely heinous crimes and must be punished without hesitation," Li Chengqian would definitely order their beheadings.
…
To this day, whether these two people are alive or dead has long been unable to affect the situation. Even if they survive, they will definitely be exiled for three thousand miles. There is no hope of returning to Chang'an in this life, and the power in their hands has been uprooted, and it is impossible to cause trouble.
.
Li Chengqian was indeed a soft-hearted person, and his original resentment subsided a bit after seeing the haggard appearance of the two. Seeing the two kneeling in front of him without dignity and begging for mercy, he couldn't help but feel pity.
He first sighed and said: "The state has national laws, and families have family rules. The crimes you two have committed are too numerous to record, and everyone in the world knows them. Whether you are alive or dead, or whether you are alone or not, can be decided with just one word. When it comes to this matter,
I will gather in the court to consult the ministers. Whether there is still a chance of survival, I will leave it to God."
After saying that, he didn't take the two people's ecstatic expressions to heart, but stared at Li Yuanjing, his eyes full of compassion, paused, and then said: "I just have some bad news to tell Uncle Jing. That day you will lead Li Yuanjing."
When the army attacked Xuanwu Gate and was defeated and fled west, a fire suddenly broke out in the palace. The fire was so fierce that it was impossible to save. When the fire was extinguished, the soldiers went inside to check and found that everyone in the palace had been killed, and no one was alive...
"
The look of ecstasy was still on his face. The sudden bad news made Li Yuanjing feel like he was struck by lightning. His face was twisted and stiff. After a long while, he trembled: "How is this, this, this...possible?"
Fang Jun was also shocked, could such a thing happen?
Li Chengqian sighed, stroking the armrests of the chair, and said regretfully: "There are frequent wars and bloodshed in Chang'an City, so this news has never been conveyed. The peace talks started in the past two days, and the two sides exchanged documents and officials communicated. Only then did I hear about it.
.Uncle King Jing, please bear with me and accept the change."
Li Yuanjing's whole body seemed to be frozen, and he felt completely unbelievable. His face did not show the look of grief, but he just subconsciously said: "How is it possible? How is it possible?"