Cheng Chumo clicked his tongue, thinking that he couldn't understand his father's operations with his limited brains, so he didn't need to ask any more questions and just obeyed...
However, there is still a little worry tangled in my heart: "What my father said is true, but what if His Majesty has something that he cannot bear to say before Yi Chu's edict is promulgated?"
Cheng Yaojin was so angry that he blew his beard and glared. He placed the tea cup heavily on the table and said angrily: "I have been talking about my feelings for so long in vain? How can you be my son, you idiot? As long as Yi Chu's edict has not been issued for a day, The Crown Prince is still the Crown Prince. In Your Majesty's absence, the Crown Prince is the king of a country, and naturally he is the one we will swear allegiance to to death. Do you still need to ask?"
Cheng Chu said silently: "But after all, the Shandong family supports the King of Jin. How will my father handle himself then?"
At the beginning, the Shandong family gave great support to the Cheng family, asking for soldiers and money, and the treatment was almost not as good as that of Li Ji. Now, after decades, they finally have the opportunity to establish the merits of Conglong. How can you say "loyal to the emperor" Is it enough to "serve the country"?
No matter how dull Cheng Chumo is about these things, he still understands the principle of "family and country" spoken by aristocratic families. Put family first and then country. If the family business is not prosperous, who cares about the country?
This time Cheng Yaojin did not reprimand him, but was a little surprised: "You are so stupid that you can think of this problem, so you are not too stupid... but you are still very stupid after all. What can the Shandong family do even if they are dissatisfied? We don't have to express our position early. , …
When it comes to changes in imperial power, if you choose the right one, you will certainly benefit a lot, but if you choose the wrong one, you will be doomed.
Cheng Yaojin didn't have much obsession with power. He didn't care whether he had power in the government or the public. If he was really allowed to rule the world, he knew he didn't have that ability.
In this case, why take great risks in order to achieve the success of the dragon?
It is enough to occupy the capital city, assume the responsibility of guarding the capital, and not be excluded during the change of imperial power.
Cheng Chumo understood his father's attitude and nodded quickly. However, he was curious in his heart and couldn't help but ask: "In my father's opinion, which side do you favor?"
Cheng Yaojin kicked his eldest son in the leg, drove him out, and cursed: "Your Majesty is still alive, and you are so disrespectful. Do you really think I can't kill my relatives out of justice? Get out of here, you've been stared at for the past two days." Everywhere in the capital, if there is any oversight, please pay close attention to your good skin!"
When the eldest son hurriedly retreated, Cheng Yaojin grabbed the tea cup and took a sip. He found it bland and tasteless, so he threw the tea cup aside and muttered: "One or two of them are either staring at the big position, or thinking about the merits of following the dragon. If you are willing to sacrifice your family and life, you have to go on and on, so why bother?"
I got up and went to the bed on one side, lying down with my clothes on, but I couldn't sleep with my eyes wide open...
Who has a better chance?
It seems that the King of Jin has the support of the powerful families in Shandong and Jiangnan, and His Majesty has a preference in his mind, so he should have an advantage in the fight for the throne. However, King Wei is old after all, and it is too much to abolish the elder and establish the younger. Giving the throne to the King of Jin is really a violation of the rules.
And King Jin’s performance cannot convince the public...
What's more, do you really think that the prince fled to Da Ci'en Temple to stay out of the fight for the crown prince, and he just thought he was lying down without any distracting thoughts?
Just looking at the tit-for-tat momentum between Fang Jun and Jin Wang tonight, we know that everyone in the East Palace may not be willing to do so.
At the very least, if you want to get a chance for the prince to survive, you have to show an appropriate attitude and strength, and reach an agreement with the new crown prince. Otherwise, how can you trust the prince and the prince's life to the new crown prince's "brothers, friends, and brotherly respect"?
superior?
Even if His Majesty issues the edict of Yi Chu at this moment and confirms the new crown prince, the fight for the crown prince is far from being finalized. The situation is turbulent, so we should stay away appropriately and not get involved...
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Outside Jinguang Gate, the Youhouwei camp is located.
It's not yet dawn, but there are already torches everywhere in the camp, as bright as day. The soldiers have put on their leather armors and shoulder pads under the orders of their respective captains, and are wiping their swords. They are ready to fight at any time. The horses are being driven by the grooms.
Feed him enough fodder, put on his protective gear, and lead him out of the stable.
The whole military camp was buzzing with people shouting and neighing, and it was a busy place.
In the Chinese military tent, Yu Wenshiji and Yuchi Gong sat across from each other. On the table in the middle was a defense map near Chang'an, which listed the establishment, number, types of troops, generals and so on of the garrison troops stationed at each place, making it clear at a glance.
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Among them, the most eye-catching one is Zuo Wuwei who has settled in Chang'an City to guard the capital. A small flag with the word "Cheng" written on it is particularly clear...
Yuchi Gong sighed: "Zuo Wuwei has entered Chang'an. It seems that His Majesty has made up his mind about the hesitation about the ownership of the throne. The Jin King's chances of winning have greatly increased."
He didn't really care whether the new prince was the King of Jin or the King of Wei, but leading the army to Chang'an as a symbol of stabilizing the court situation not only represented His Majesty Li Er's trust, but also was the biggest factor in quickly moving closer to the new prince in the future.
capital.
Who doesn’t want to make a contribution to the dragon, be prosperous and wealthy for generations to come, and hold military power for a long time?
However, at this moment when the Guanlong Clan gradually intends to support the Crown Prince of the East Palace, Cheng Yaojin's entry to the capital is nothing less than a blow to the Guanlong Clan...
If we can't support the East Palace to stabilize its reserve position and achieve great honors, how will we be able to gain a foothold in the future and restore our glory?
Yu Wenshiji also looked solemn, but said comfortingly: "Yi Chu's edict has not been issued for a long time. Who knows what your majesty is thinking? The throne of King Jin may not be stable, and the East Palace may not have all chances. Even Wei
The king also still has a chance. What's more, His Majesty is suddenly critically ill this time, and the fate of the dragon's body is not yet known. If something happens, who can guarantee what will happen? You are also an old man who has been through battles for a long time. At this time, you should be focused on everything.
To stabilize the morale of the military, just wait until the situation changes and a final decision can be made."
With the Guanlong clan all withdrawing from the court, he, the new "leader", was also far away from the center. He was actually not even qualified to enter the Tai Chi Palace when His Majesty suddenly fainted...
But that's not important. What's important is that the situation must have changed.
No matter whether His Majesty is in a coma and has something he cannot bear to say, or whether His Majesty recovers and immediately issues the edict of Yi Chu, all forces will not allow the King of Jin to securely sit on the throne.
Waiting for the situation to change, and then taking action accurately at the right time, whether it is supporting the East Palace to stabilize the reserve position, or assisting the King of Wei or the King of Jin to achieve a big position, it will create a completely different situation for the Guanlong clan.
Of course, this move is like picking millet from the fire, with many dangers. Once you choose the wrong target to support, there will be no room for error. The outcome can only be a complete defeat, and the entire Guanlong clan will never be able to recover...
But precisely because of this, Yu Wenshi and his vision gradually became firmer. Back then, Sun Wuji was able to support His Majesty Li Er and achieve unprecedented glory for the Guanlong Clan. Why can't he follow the plan and save the Guanlong Clan from decline again today?
Some people have been right all their lives, but when they make a mistake once, their judgment is sealed and they will never change their mind.
And some people are mediocre all their lives, but as long as they succeed once in the end, they will shine through the history and become the talk of the world...
Yuchi Gong nodded silently, but his spirits were not high.
No matter how you look at it, the King of Jin has a greater chance of winning, and with the support of Shandong and the dilemma, how can they take the Guanlong clan in their eyes?
If His Majesty returns to normal, there may be the last trace of suspense about the throne. But if His Majesty falls asleep from now on, or even does something unbearable to be said, who can take back the throne from King Jin?
The Zuowuwei under Cheng Yaojin is one of the most elite armies among the Sixteenth Guards. Now they are stationed in Chang'an and backed by a thick and strong city wall. Who can break through the city? When Taiji Palace is under the control of King Jin,
If his fame and great righteousness are all in his hands, even if he pretends to be self-reliant, who can do anything about it?
As long as all the East Palace is destroyed and imitated the "Xuanwumen Change", the emperor's position will definitely fall into the hands of the King of Jin. After the "Xuanwumen Change", His Majesty Li Er had great courage and broad-mindedness.
Only the chief culprits were punished and the rest were ignored. This allowed many people to be saved. However, the Jin King's foundation is now unstable, his strength is not enough to crush all parties, and he does not have the ambition. If he wants to secure the throne, he can only eliminate dissidents.
, mass killing.
All opponents will be liquidated and their bodies will be left intact...
The more he thought about it, the more his heart beat.
Even though he is from the Guanlong lineage, his power and status are all obtained through actual military service, and he has not received much support or favor from the Guanlong clan. Why should he be tied to them now and gradually embark on this dead end?
He glanced at Yu Wenshiji without any trace at the end of his eyes, and an idea came to his mind.
Wealth and honor are sought in danger. If you want to ensure the power and status of the Yuchi family, and if you want to be prosperous and wealthy in the future and have prosperous descendants, you may have to hide your ruthlessness for a while...
Naturally, Yu Wenshi didn't know that the person in front of him, who had high hopes from all the Guanlong clan, had a different intention. After thinking for a while, he couldn't sit still. He stood up and said: "I still have to find a way to enter the palace. I can't grasp your majesty's true situation.
It is really too passive, even if there are changes, it is difficult to respond, which is very inappropriate."
Yuchi Gong was astonished: "How did you get into the palace?"
Now that the Guanlong family is being ostracized and even more guilty, how can they still be qualified to enter the palace to find out the news at this time?
Yu Wenshiji took the cloak on the side, put it on his body, and said with a smile: "Even if I am guilty, my old face still has some dignity. Even if I kneel in front of the palace gate and beg, those people will
You have to remember some of the past feelings. Prepare your troops and horses, wait for the news, and don't slack off."
After saying that, he turned around and left.
Seeing Yu Wenshi and his old body hunched out of the tent, Yuchi Gong's cheeks twitched, and he first felt a trace of hesitation in his heart, and then suppressed it firmly.
Water flows to lower place, man goes to higher position.
Nowadays, the Guanlong Clan has almost become a rat on the street, everyone is shouting at it, and no one can avoid it. Except for Yu Wenshi and other old people who are still struggling hard, who among the younger generation of each family is optimistic about the future of the Guanlong Clan?
This big ship once cut through the waves and moved forward indomitably, but today, it is leaking, decaying, and it is time to sink...