After a while, the servant came quickly and the prince summoned him.
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming stood up and tidied their clothes. As the chamberlain walked out of the porter's room, the lanterns hanging in the East Palace swayed gently in the light rain. The rainwater passed through the orange halo as if weaving into a thin rain curtain, and the surroundings were quiet.
When they arrived at Li Zheng Hall, Li Chengqian, who had just gotten up from the bed, was casually dressed in silk clothes. He was feeling sleepy and listless. When he saw the two people entering, he managed to cheer up. He invited them to sit down first, and then asked them to serve him some fragrant tea.
, then asked with a smile: "The two masters came into the palace at night and don't know why?"
Yu Zhining looked hesitant and asked: "Does Your Highness know that Your Majesty summoned Monk Fan?"
Even they have received the news. How many people in the government and the public must know about this matter at this moment. As the prince, how could Li Chengqian not know about it? But he knew that this matter was very important, but he could still sleep leisurely without taking it to heart. He immediately ordered
He was dissatisfied.
Even our family property is tied to the big ship called Donggong, but you, the captain, do whatever you want with your future and have no pursuit at all. It is simply unreasonable!
Do you really want us to bury you with you?
Li Chengqian was stunned at first, then nodded casually and said: "I heard about this... I originally thought about going to the palace to persuade my father, but it was already getting late and the Tai Chi Palace had already been locked away from the outside world, so I thought it would be better to go to bed early.
Next, I will go to the palace again tomorrow morning to give advice. But I don’t know what advice you two have?"
If he rashly begged to enter the palace in the middle of the night, wouldn't it be true?
After all, now is the critical moment for Yi Chu, and everyone’s eyes are fixed on the East Palace. If you make a slight mistake, it will not only be as simple as deposing the reserve, but you must be cautious, walking on thin ice, and never dare to make the slightest mistake...
Seeing that Li Chengqian still didn't realize the important point, Lu Deming shouted loudly: "Your Highness is confused!"
Li Chengqian looked shocked: "..."
He is really confused. In the middle of the night, you two came over and started asking and scolding. Was it a nightmare?
However, he has a good temper and always respects Master Ji very much, so he did not get angry. Instead, he smiled and asked, "What do you mean, Master Lu?"
Lu Deming blew his beard and glared: "Your Majesty summoned Monk Fan, and he must continue to take the medicine of mercury, which is very likely to endanger his life... At this time, the joints may be greatly changed, how can His Highness remain indifferent and still lie down and rest peacefully?
"
When Li Chengqian heard this, he looked a little ashamed and said: "It's not that I don't want to enter the palace at this moment, but the current situation dictates, how dare I detain the palace late at night? After Master Lu's lesson, Gu Shen knew that filial piety should be the first priority for a son, and he should speak out when he is remonstrated.
At that time, why should we pay attention to those unpredictable thoughts? You two sit down for a while, and then I will wash and change clothes, and enter the palace to give advice."
After saying this, he stood up and headed towards the back hall.
Lu Deming was full of emotions, as if he had suddenly been hit by a bucket of cold water. He was a little sluggish for a moment: "..."
What did I say?
When should I ask you to enter the palace immediately to admonish me?
You misunderstood, Your Highness the Crown Prince...
But you can't stop Li Chengqian at this time and tell him, "I'm not asking you to enter the palace to advise you, but I'm asking you to sit back and ignore it, or even take action secretly," right?
Seeing Li Chengqian going to wash up and change clothes, he quickly looked to Yu Zhining aside for help.
Yu Zhining looked at each other helplessly: Should I be the one to co-author something that offends others?
But at this time, he could no longer hesitate. He quickly stood up and stopped Li Chengqian, saying in a low voice: "Your Highness has misunderstood. The two of us came here late at night not for this matter."
Li Chengqian stopped and became more and more confused: "What is going on?"
Yu Zhining hesitated for a moment, seeing that there was no one else around Lu Deming, so he approached Li Chengqian and whispered: "Your majesty fainted before, which was caused by taking an overdose of mercury. Although he regained consciousness, who knows whether he will be able to do this next time?" So lucky? Now His Majesty is so comatose that he not only does not know how to abstain from drugs, but instead takes them again. He does not care about the empire and the country at all, and only cares about temporary pleasure. How is he different from a cowardly king? Your Highness is the crown prince of the country. He should correct the chaos, help the country, and lead the people of the world. Make the country rich and the army strong, and continue the prosperous Zhenguan era!"
Li Chengqian was shocked and lost his voice, looking at Yu Zhining with wide eyes in disbelief.
Is this what a minister should say?
It's okay for you to be a rebellious minister, but you can't persuade me to be a rebellious son, right?
Yu Zhining saw Li Chengqian's expression and said hurriedly: "Your Highness, please calm down. It's not because the old minister is unkind and treacherous. The current situation is really unpredictable and the East Palace is in danger. If you can't turn defeat into victory, not only will it be difficult for you, Your Highness, to end well, but also everyone in the East Palace will be killed." There is no place to bury him! I know that His Highness trusts the Duke of Yue and believes that he can do his best to keep His Highness safe and sound. But how can we completely entrust the matter of life and death to others?"
Lu Deming understood from one side and hurriedly stepped forward, echoing: "This is true. The world is constantly changing. Who can guarantee that there will be no accidents? Although the Duke of Yue is loyal, he cannot guarantee that he will not make mistakes. And once he makes a mistake, all he has to pay is the lives of His Highness and the family members in the East Palace... At this time, why not strike hard, remove the thorns, and take control of the world!"
Before Li Chengqian could pursue Yu Zhining's "rebellious words", he asked in shock: "It is indeed dangerous for my father to take the medicine of mercury, but there may not be any accidents... Could it be that you are asking me to rebel now?" ?”
"Controlling the world" is not something you say casually. As long as your father is still alive, who dares to show the slightest hint of disobedience?
The old man is so powerful, do you really think that because your father is sick and in bed, the people below him can do whatever they want?
Yu Zhining grabbed Li Chengqian's wrist with one hand, with a ferocious look on his face, and said word by word: "Your Majesty's taking of mercury and mercury medicines is known to be harmful to everyone. Even if he suddenly develops a serious illness and cannot be saved by medicine, no one will be surprised... "
These words were like thunder exploding in Li Chengqian's ears, causing his head to buzz and become chaotic. He raised his other hand and pointed at Yu Zhining: "You, you, you..."
But he couldn't even speak.
This is asking him to murder his father!
This is regicide!
Is this still the teacher who he used to talk about morality, benevolence, justice, loyalty and filial piety?
Yu Zhining was about to continue persuading, when suddenly a chamberlain knocked on the door and said outside the door: "Your Highness, the Duke of Yue is here to remonstrate."
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming's expressions changed. They knew that Fang Jun came here probably because of this matter, but their views were contrary to theirs...
Li Chengqian ordered: "Please invite the Duke of Yue into the palace, and you will hold an umbrella for him."
"promise."
The chamberlain withdrew, and Li Chengqian asked the two teachers to take a seat. He thought about it and said, "This matter is contrary to loyalty and filial piety, and is unkind and unjust. Please don't mention it again."
But after all, it was for the sake of the future of the East Palace, so I couldn't bear to be too harsh.
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming's old faces were slightly red and silent.
After a moment, Fang Jun walked in and was not surprised to see the two people sitting there. He first bowed to Li Chengqian and bowed to the ground, then stood up and greeted them again.
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming hurriedly greeted him politely. Seeing that Fang Jun's expression was not angry as usual, they couldn't help but let out a sigh of relief.
To be honest, although they are more famous and more senior, they are completely inferior to Fang Jun today, and the other party's behavior is extremely aggressive, which will not leave them any face. Today, the two of them, Weiye
When entering the palace to meet the prince, even a fool knows what is going on. If Fang Jun gets angry, the prince may not be able to stop him...
However, although Fang Jun did not get angry, his words were sharp.
He glanced at the two people who were sitting uneasily, and said to Li Chengqian with a smile: "I think the reason why the two imperial masters entered the palace at night must be because your majesty summoned the monk... Please don't act rashly, there are many in the court.
Smart people, everyone knows what kind of situation is most beneficial to His Highness, so once the situation really develops in that direction, everyone will doubt Your Highness. Nothing in the world can be hidden from everyone. When things completely break out, how will Your Highness handle himself?
Where?"
Li Chengqian was stunned for a moment, and then a layer of cold sweat rose up on his back.
Yu Zhining's previous words only made him feel that it was against Tsunasa's loyalty and filial piety, and he subconsciously thought that he could not do that. Now he realized that if he really did that and was exposed, it would not be as simple as "how to deal with yourself".
?
It is simply infamy and infamy for eternity!
After exhaling for a long time, Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Don't worry, Erlang, Gu has not been obsessed with the imperial power, and he will never do anything stupid."
Fang Jun also breathed a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Li Chengqian would be persuaded by Yu Zhining and Lu Deming and risk his life for his wealth...
If we get to that point, regardless of success or failure, the entire empire will surely fall into civil war. Those with vested interests will control the court, loyal ministers and those who are ambitious will occupy all parts of the world, and start a "tracing back to the source"
The banner of "Kill the Foolish King" was ignited, the land of China fell into war, and the Huanghuang Empire fell apart.
This is something Fang Junru doesn't want to see no matter what...
Lu Deming couldn't help but said in a deep voice: "It is safe to sit in the East Palace, but it will be a matter of time before the emperor is easy to retain. Could it be that the Duke of Yue really hopes that His Highness the King of Jin can be respectful to each other and treat the prince well after he ascends the throne? It is a matter of life and death right now.
Whenever there is a chance, you should not let it go. It is said that wealth can be obtained through risk. If you don’t take risks, where will the benefits come from? "
Fang Jun looked at him and asked coldly: "So, what does Mr. Lu want His Highness to do?"
Lu Deming was at a loss for words. Could it be that he could still clearly tell Fang Jun that he asked the prince to kill the king and his father?
Such words can be hinted by oneself and understood by the other party, but they must never be spoken out in any situation...
Fang Jun turned around and said to the two of them: "Just now, the Zuo Wuwei has been on full alert, controlling key passes in the capital. The Right Houwei has also assembled outside the city. All the generals on vacation have returned to their ranks... They have already been guarding the palace.
If something unexpected happens, we can even wait for some action from here, and then use it to eliminate the root cause."
Yu Zhining and Lu Deming turned pale.
The prince was afraid that King Jin would eradicate the roots after he ascended the throne, so he wanted to take dangerous measures to change his destiny. In the same way, King Jin was also afraid of the strength and reputation of the East Palace, and he was afraid that he would spend day and night thinking about how to uproot the East Palace in an honest and justifiable way.