The palace is the heart of the empire and the center of power. It should remain mysterious and rigorous to the outside world at all times. Whenever the news within the palace cannot be blocked and there is a slight disturbance, it will become known to the whole world. It is usually when the dynasty is in decline and the situation is in turmoil.
Foreshadowing the beginning of disaster...
Fang Jun was naturally worried. He knew very well that Li Zhi was obsessed with the throne. No matter how well-behaved and clever Li Zhi was in the past, and his brothers were respectful, he knew that in history, after Li Zhi ascended the throne, there were only brothers and sisters who could threaten his throne.
They all died suddenly, this is definitely a ruthless master.
His Majesty Li Er weakened the aristocratic families because they couldn't lose their tails. The way they raised their children and the family's way of survival was to benefit themselves at the expense of the country. These aristocratic families attached themselves to the body of the empire and sucked the flesh and blood of the empire to strengthen themselves. Sooner or later, the empire would be drained of its essence and blood.
, a desperate death.
Li Zhi's suppression of the Guanlong clan was purely to consolidate his imperial power, because while suppressing Guanlong, he supported other Hedong clans. When Wu Zetian went even further, he introduced Shandong aristocratic families into the court to completely replace the Guanlong clan, creating
The pinnacle of the Shandong family's glory.
Of course, these aristocratic families who have been making waves in China for hundreds of years and played clan politics to the extreme finally encountered their ultimate enemy - the Taizu of the Later Liang Dynasty, Zhu Wen, nicknamed "Emperor Shenwu Yuan Shengxiao"...
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It is said that Zhu Wen wanted to take the emperor back to his hometown in Henan due to the precarious situation in Chang'an, so he demolished the city of Chang'an and threw countless precious timbers into the Wei River and transported them along the Yellow River to Luoyang, hoping to rebuild the palace in Luoyang.
On the way to Chang'an with the emperor and coercing the nobles of the Manchu Dynasty, Zhu Wen felt that it was not appropriate. After all, the ministers above the court were all from well-established families and had profound background. After arriving in Luoyang, he might not be able to pass the control.
The emperor came to achieve the purpose of controlling imperial power - so when the convoy arrived at Baimayi, he escorted these noble ministers to the Yellow River and killed them all.
At that time, there was a counselor named Li Zhen under Zhu Wen. This young man was eager to learn and aspired to become an official in the imperial examination, but he failed many times. The candidates in the same period were all descendants of powerful families. This made him very angry and resentful, so he encouraged Zhu Wen.
When Wen killed these important ministers with five surnames and seven families in the court and threw them into the Yellow River, he said excitedly, "These people who are entrenched in the court talk about benevolence, righteousness and morality and claim to be a clear stream in the world. Today, I want to see how they are thrown into the turbid waves of the Yellow River."
It’s still not a clear stream!”
The Yellow River has turbid waves, and these clear streams are thrown into it. Naturally, they are covered with mud, and their purity is gone. They are no different from the sediment flowing down the river...
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Fang Jun and Li Junxian came to Li Zhi's residence on the other side of Wude Hall one after another. Behind them were dozens of "Hundred Qisi" masters. This was a small courtyard surrounded by lush flowers and trees, with a stream.
It runs through the inside and outside, and is adjacent to the Wude Hall. It is quite quiet in the bustle and has a good view.
As they approached the door, soldiers from the "Baiqisi" who were guarding the place had already come forward to greet them. The leader was none other than Li Chongzhen, the second-in-command of the "Baiqisi".
"I have met the commander-in-chief and the Duke of Yue."
Li Chongzhen put on his helmet and whipped his armor and stepped forward to salute. Thin raindrops fell on his body and flowed down the armor leaves. He had a majestic temperament and a majestic body. Even within the royal family, such a capable and handsome young man was rare.
Let Li Chongzhen personally monitor the King of Jin, which shows that Li Junxian attaches great importance to the King of Jin.
Facing Li Chongzhen's military salute, Li Junxian just nodded slightly. As a superior, he must be dignified. No matter what his private feelings are, he must remain serious in public. Otherwise, how can he serve as a subordinate without authority? Fang Jun had no such considerations.
Taking the first two steps, he patted the other person's shoulder and pulled him up, saying warmly: "No need to be polite."
"Thank you very much, Lord Yue." Then he stood up.
He and Fang Jun are the same generation, but now Fang Jun has outstanding achievements and powerful power, and his status is almost as good as that of his father, the Prince of Hejian County. He has already become a well-deserved leader and leader among the younger generation, and he is respected in his heart.
, it is inevitable to be envious.
Fang Jun glanced at the dark side hall, listened carefully to the faint sound of falling raindrops, and frowned: "Is Prince Jin here?"
Li Chongzhen said firmly: "Biji has been guarding outside the door. The side hall here is surrounded by manpower assigned by Bizhi himself, but if there is any disturbance, it will never escape the ears and eyes."
Fang Jun felt more at ease while he was doing the work. He nodded and said, "When you come in, let me know, and tell me that I have something to ask for to see His Highness the King of Jin."
"Here!"
Li Chongzhen accepted the order, turned around and entered the courtyard gate, and soon turned around with a very ugly face: "I am reporting to the Duke of Yue, His Highness's personal servant said that His Highness was exhausted and exhausted during the day, and has rested now, no matter who comes.
I will receive you. I don’t dare to force my way in because of my humble position..."
Fang Jun raised his eyebrows, feeling uneasy.
It is said that these princes are really tired to death during the day. Each funeral process can literally peel off half of a person's skin. How can it be comfortable? It is common sense to fall asleep soundly at this moment. But tomorrow, the prince will recite the memorial in public, which is equivalent to using a new funeral.
The identity of the emperor was revealed in front of others, and then preparations for the new emperor's enthronement were carried out together with the funeral ceremony... Li Zhi was determined to win the throne. At this critical moment, no matter what he thought or did, there was absolutely no reason to sleep peacefully.
Since it's impossible to sleep, why can't you avoid seeing people?
He raised his feet and entered the courtyard gate. Li Junxian, Li Chongzhen and a kind of soldiers followed closely behind and poured into the courtyard. Everyone went to the rain corridor in front of the house. Looking at the few servants standing in front of the door, Fang Jun said warmly: "
I am here on the orders of the Crown Prince. I have important matters to discuss with His Highness the King of Jin. Please come in and report."
The first one bowed inwardly, and then said: "It's not that we dare to stop the Duke of Yue, but His Highness has previously ordered that he is really tired today and feels extremely uncomfortable. He needs to take a good nap to relax, so he is not allowed to do so."
Anyone who comes in asks for an audience."
Fang Jun's face darkened, and he said in a deep voice: "Just go in quickly and report. If His Highness, King Jin, blames you, I will bear the blame."
But the chamberlain still shook his head: "Your Highness has strictly ordered that this servant dare not specialize in it. Duke Yue, please come back."
Fang Jun stopped talking nonsense and turned back to Li Chongzhen: "Come in."
"Here!"
Li Chongzhen also realized that something was wrong. Now that Fang Jun had spoken, he waved to his two subordinates. The two men rushed forward, passed several chamberlains, and slammed the door open. Then Li Chongzhen led his men and rushed in directly.
Several chamberlains in front of the door were shocked and scolded them repeatedly. The leading chamberlain scolded harshly: "You bastard, do you want to rebel? Your Highness, the King of Jin, is tired and does not see outsiders, but you have no regard for His Highness's status and barge in without any regard.
, do you still have His Highness in your eyes? Your prince's minions are so vicious and evil, and you are working as an aide to the tiger, do you have to kill the King of Jin before you give up? The sun and the moon are shining brightly, where is the justice of heaven!"
After the scolding, he even knelt down, smacked his head on the ground, and cried loudly: "...Your Majesty, please open your eyes and take a look. Your soul is still alive and your bones are not yet cold. The prince allowed his minions to persecute His Highness the King of Jin.
King Jin is your most beloved son, but now he is being abused by a group of beasts like dolphins and dogs! These rebellious ministers and traitors poisoned Your Majesty, and now they want to kill King Jin. You should rain down thunder from the nine heavens to kill these kingless and fatherless men.
, all the wolf-hearted and dog-lunged people will be chopped to death..."
Hearing his words, Fang Jun's heart trembled suddenly and he shouted: "Slap your mouth!"
Li Junxian stepped over from behind, raised his foot and kicked the waiter hard on the face. He kicked him out with a "bang" sound, let out a miserable howl, spit out a mouthful of blood, opened his teeth, and grunted twice, saying
Speechless.
Fang Jun looked gloomy, realizing that something must have happened.
I just came to ask for an audience with King Jin, but this chamberlain kept saying that someone had poisoned Your Majesty and harmed King Jin. It was obviously words prepared in advance...
It was dark inside the house and nothing could be seen. Li Chongzhen took out the fire stick he carried with him, took off the cap and blew hard, igniting the flames of the medical school. The rest of the "Hundred Cavalry Division" soldiers did the same, each holding a fire stick and looking from room to room.
, they gathered around Li Chongzhen in a moment, and they all said: "There is no one!"
Li Chongzhen felt cold all over his body. He turned around and strode out of the door, kneeling on one knee in front of Fang Jun: "There is no one in the room, and His Royal Highness the King of Jin is nowhere to be found... He is in a humble position and has failed to take care of himself. I asked for punishment myself, and I dare not shirk it."
The fool also knew that if the situation changes, it will definitely happen tonight, so guarding King Jin is a top priority, otherwise Li Junxian would not send his most capable right-hand man here.
As a result, the last thing that should have happened happened.
This is not just a matter of dereliction of duty. Once the King of Jin escapes from the palace and raises troops to rebel against the Crown Prince and starts a war, will Li Chongzhen collude with the King of Jin in private? By extension, it can even bring down his father and even the entire
The Hejian County Prince's Mansion was also involved...
Fang Jun didn't have time to talk nonsense with him, so he said to Li Junxian: "Immediately go to the residence of Song Guogong, E Guogong and others. If these people are still there, send people to monitor them closely. If they are gone, send people to trace them immediately...
There are also good things about Chu Sui, don’t let them fall behind.”
"Here!"
Li Junxian was already sweating profusely, and Wen Yan quickly ran away with a group of his subordinates.
Just as Li Chongzhen worried, if King Jin and all these people escape from the palace, he will be the first person responsible for guarding it. The responsibility is second, if His Royal Highness the Crown Prince thinks that he is cheating and even assists King Jin to escape,
Then everything will stop...
When Li Junxian left, Fang Jun looked at Li Chongzhen in front of him and ordered: "This is not the time to investigate the responsibility. Let's take people into the house to search, search inch by inch, and dig out the person!"
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"Here!"
Li Chongzhen jumped up from the ground, called to his soldiers, and waved his hands fiercely: "Follow me!"
A group of people rushed in, and the sound of rummaging through boxes and cabinets could be heard. Fang Jun had already turned around and headed to the prince's residence. He knew that the building was already empty. At most, he could find the secret way for Li Zhi to escape. If he wanted to chase someone, he would definitely