Even though Li Ji gave up the confrontation with the East Palace on the bank of Ba River, no one knew what Li Ji was thinking. Most of them thought that he was still obeying His Majesty Li Er and killed the East Palace. So at this moment, Du Huaigong fell into Fang Jun's hands. In his hands, he might become the hostage he uses to restrain Li Ji.
However, it is rumored that the relationship between the father-in-law and the son-in-law of this team was tense. At first, Li Ji wanted to keep Du Huaigong by his side to gain military glory, but Du Huaigong was frightened and thought that Li Ji was looking for an opportunity in Liaodong to kill him. As a result, the couple almost broke up with each other. Li...I guess Li Ji doesn't care about Du Huaigong's life or death.
And when Du Huaigong entered the "Baiqisi" prison, he was bound to bite randomly under severe torture. Since he couldn't bite Li Ji, he had to bite others in order to survive. Those who had a grudge with Fang Jun were frightened. , lest Fang Jun take the opportunity to retaliate...
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The soldiers rushed forward, tore up Du Huaigong's clothes, gagged his mouth, and lifted him aside. No matter how hard he struggled, it was useless.
Fang Jun was sitting on the horse and looked down. When he saw Du He hesitated to speak in the crowd, he sneered and asked: "Do you want Prince Consort Du to intercede for that man?"
Du He subconsciously said "Yes" at first, then suddenly woke up and shook his head: "Absolutely not! This kid is indeed acting suspiciously, and he may not mean to cause trouble intentionally. Erlang, you have a keen eye and can see everything... Well, I will do it right now. Tell your family to step aside."
He was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. For fear that Fang Jun would attack him, he quickly asked the servants following him to escort the female family members to the other side of the official road, while he stood here with a group of servants.
Behind her, Princess Chengyang opened the curtain in the carriage and took a few glances. She saw Fang Junan sitting safely on the horse, suppressing the arrogance of all the dignitaries, but her consort stepped aside with a low eyebrow. She couldn't help but Her lips swelled slightly, and she sighed quietly.
They are both descendants of noble families, and they are also the prince-in-law of the dynasty. Even the status of their legitimate daughter is one level higher than that of Princess Gaoyang. They were also the same troublemakers and playboys back then. As a result, they have achieved today's achievements and status. But they are so different. Even though she has an indifferent temperament, she can't hide her loss...
When the crowd nearby saw Du He being so well-behaved, even Li Ji's son-in-law was arrested on the spot and charged with "deliberately causing trouble and obstructing the Holy Emperor." Only then did they realize that even though Fang Er had made great achievements, he was still Anyone who dares to fight against that stick will not end well. He must obey the soldiers' instructions and avoid both sides of the road.
Cheng Yaojin looked at a group of dignitaries who dared to be angry but dared not speak, trembling under Fang Jun's majesty. They were as frightened as tigers and leopards. He couldn't help but cursed Fang Jun, you bastard. You just offended others. Why did you have to kill him first? Tell me my name?
A bastard who is not a son of man...
The high-ranking officials and relatives standing here felt wary when they looked at Fang Jun, and there was Cheng Yaojin, the devil in the world, who was silent and sullen behind him. They naturally obeyed the orders of the soldiers, and the men and women kept aside the officials. Side. Du Huaigong was captured on the spot by Fang Jun, but he didn't know what kind of abuse he would have to endure, and then he had to be charged with treason. These people felt cold in their hearts. Even if they were driven away by the soldiers waving horsewhips like animals, they could only swallow their anger.
Although the rebellion has subsided now, various forces in Chang'an are competing against each other, and His Majesty has returned. The situation is more complicated than ever. It is still a troubled time. Everyone must be careful in their words and deeds, otherwise they will be easily demoted if they are involved in a power struggle. Withdrawal from the title, the family was ruined...
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The royal driver stopped in the courtyard of the post house, where the willows were green and the light rain was falling.
His Majesty Li Er did not get off the car, but stayed in the car for a short rest and a simple lunch. There was drizzle outside the car window, and the cold air blew in from the window, which was extremely cool. His Majesty Li Er sat with a golden sword. On the cushion, his armor had long been taken off, and he was wearing regular clothes with his clothes open, revealing his fair and fat chest, as well as a handful of chest hair...
A bowl of ice water went down his throat, his flushed face showed a refreshing look, and His Majesty Li Er let out a long sigh of satisfaction.
Wang Shoushi lifted the curtain and bowed in, saying in a low voice: "Your Majesty, Duke Lu and Duke Yue each led their troops to the Chunming gate to clear the congested roads. However, Duke Yue was arrogant and domineering, sending troops with horse whips. Driving the crowd away, many of the emperor's relatives were very humiliated, but they were afraid of their power and dared not speak out..."
His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to interrupt his words and asked curiously: "Why are you so noisy? Is it possible that this is why I am condemning Fang Jun?"
Wang Shoushi was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously said: "But the Duke of Yue is loyal to the Crown Prince, and with him protecting the Crown Prince, Your Majesty will have to worry a lot if he wants to transfer the throne to the throne. Why not take advantage of this opportunity..."
"presumptuous!"
His Majesty Li Er scolded angrily, raised his eyebrows, and cursed: "Fang Er led half of the right garrison and fought for thousands of miles, defeating powerful enemies from surrounding foreign countries, and trying to protect the Western Region without losing an inch. This is a rare feat in the world. How can I not see my merits but only my faults if I can only be promoted to an official position and given generous rewards and pensions? Do you think I am a foolish king like Xia Jie and Shang Zhou who has subjugated the country? Furthermore, you are just a eunuch, who will give you this? Do you have the guts to praise or criticize ministers arbitrarily in front of me?"
"ordinary!"
Wang Shoushi was so frightened that he fell to his knees and said with a trembling voice: "This slave deserves to die!"
I was frightened in my heart. I always relied on His Majesty Li Er's favor, but unknowingly forgot my duty. How could a powerful man like His Majesty Li Er allow a eunuch like him to comment on the ministers at will?
His Majesty Li Er was still angry. He raised his foot and threw Wang Shoushi to the ground. He was not satisfied with his anger. He called the guards from outside the car and dragged Wang Shoushi out and whipped him twenty times.
Li Chengqian and his ministers and generals were waiting outside the post house in the drizzle. When they saw Wang Shoushi being dragged off the imperial chariot, taking off his clothes and pressing him to the ground to crack a whip, everyone not only did not feel the pleasure of the traitor being punished, but looked at each other. , both saw each other's worries.
Your Majesty's temper is a bit too grumpy...
This does not mean that His Majesty Li Er was gentle and kind in the past and would not severely punish his ministers and slaves. But among the emperors who can create great achievements and are called "heroes", which one has a good temper? It is difficult for a man to have no temper. If you have achieved something, let alone become an emperor.
But in the past, His Majesty Li Er was able to control his emotions and make clear rewards and punishments. Even if he punished people, he could still make people convinced. He would never do such humiliating things like flogging someone close to him in broad daylight in front of everyone. Extremely severe punishment.
Fang Jun and other nephews and nephews are better off. If any minister had his pants taken off in public and given a whipping, he would probably have no choice but to hang himself after returning home. He would be too shameless to see anyone...
Inside the chariot, His Majesty Li Er felt slightly less depressed. He drank all the ice water in the glass and asked, "What time is it now?"
Chu Suiliang boarded the car, entered the compartment, and said respectfully: "Back to Your Majesty, it's just after noon."
His Majesty Li Er glanced out at the gloomy sky, but his face was even gloomier than the sky: "Zongzheng Temple, no one from the Ministry of Rites has come yet?"
Chu Suiliang paused for a moment and responded: "I haven't seen anyone yet... But His Majesty returned to Beijing suddenly. The ministers and ministers were not prepared in advance. The hasty preparations for welcoming him will inevitably be delayed. In addition, Chang'an has gone through wars and the imperial city has long been destroyed.
Once the Rites Yamen is razed to the ground, all the vehicles, carriages, etc. will be destroyed, so it will be difficult to organize for a moment... Oops!"
Before he finished speaking, His Majesty Li Er had already thrown the water cup with his hands, hitting Chu Suiliang in the forehead. Chu Suiliang was so frightened that he screamed, his legs went weak and he knelt down to beg for mercy: "Your Majesty, please calm down! Your Majesty, please calm down!"
His Majesty Li Er's beard was straightened and he was furious: "Mother! You are a traitor who deserves to be cut to pieces, but now you are pretending to be a virtuous minister who speaks out against your remonstrance in front of me? Get out of here and give me the order to drive off."
, I will stay at Tai Chi Palace tonight!"
"Here!"
Sweat mixed with blood flowed from his forehead. Chu Suiliang was so frightened that he didn't dare to wipe it or say a word. He rolled and crawled from the imperial chariot to the ground. He almost fell down when his feet slipped...
After wiping his face carelessly, Chu Suiliang said sharply: "Your Majesty has a decree, set off immediately!"
The surrounding imperial troops quickly packed up their equipment and then mounted their horses to line up. The prince, Li Ji and others outside the courtyard also quickly pushed aside and cleared the road. However, they first witnessed Wang Shoushi being stripped of his pants and whipped, and then saw Chu Suiliang being beaten.
Faces were covered with blood, and everyone was worried and uneasy.
Your Majesty's temper is very different from before...
Wang Shoushi also finished the execution at this time. He reluctantly pulled up his trousers, ignoring the blood stains, and limped to the side of the imperial chariot. He wanted to climb onto the shaft, but he gritted his teeth and crawled for a few times before he could climb up. He was sweating from the pain.
Chu Suiliang wiped his face with his sleeve and helped Wang Shoushi, who then climbed onto the shaft of the carriage.
I turned around to say thank you, but when I saw Chu Suiliang with a bloody look on his face, I felt a sense of sympathy for him, and I clasped my fists and was speechless.
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The imperial chariot set out from the post house, with the "Xuanjia Iron Cavalry" outside and the imperial army inside, layer upon layer protecting the imperial chariot in the middle. Six strong horses pulled the chariot and slowly advanced toward the Chunming Gate. Countless soldiers followed closely behind, with flags waving.
The horses' hooves roared with great momentum.
Li Chengqian rode behind the imperial chariot, his face gloomy and his expression worried.
Li Daozong next to him looked around and whispered: "His Majesty's temper... After returning to the palace, His Highness will have to be careful in dealing with it."
His Majesty Li Er "pretended to be dead" and commanded Li Ji behind the scenes. Not only did he sit back and watch the Guanlong rebellion, the East Palace might overturn at any time, but he still avoided meeting him even after returning to Guanzhong. The wave of dangers provoked by the Shandong family may not have been without His Majesty Li Er's hand.
, it can be seen that the idea of easy storage in Your Majesty's heart is almost paranoid and difficult to change.
Under such circumstances, the prince is really walking on thin ice and is in danger...
Li Chengqian nodded slightly, looked at him, and said in a hoarse voice: "Gu naturally knows that my father is back in good health, and Gu is overjoyed. He will definitely fulfill his filial piety as a son of man. However, I am afraid that it will be difficult for everyone in the East Palace to be as good as before.
Advance and retreat with one mind..."
Li Daozong looked sad and sighed quietly.
He naturally understood what the Crown Prince meant, but he had previously thought that His Majesty had passed away and that he could stand by the East Palace without hesitation and be regarded as a member of the East Palace team. But now that His Majesty had to come back in full force, how could he stand between His Majesty and the Crown Prince?