Cen Wenwen smiled and said: "You are smart all your life, but you were confused at the critical moment... The prince is kind, and he is not deceiving the world and stealing his reputation. This is actually his nature. It is fair for you to stand up and call on the Three Laws Division to interrogate the matter of 'poisoning the late emperor'."
This move can also clear the prince's innocence. How can the prince do anything bad to you? Even if others have evil intentions, the prince will stop him."
Liu Ji thought about it and thought it made sense.
The benevolence of the prince is not just for a moment, but year after year, day after day. The late emperor angrily criticized him for his cowardice and the kindness of a woman, but for his ministers, such an emperor could not be better. Even if he makes mistakes, he will be forgiven.
.Most heroes with great talents and strategies do not rub sand in their eyes and kill people without blinking an eye. Their ministers are frightened every day lest they make mistakes and suffer disasters at every turn...
"What if I show my kindness to the prince?"
"How can the prince not be angry when rumors are rampant? And if the rumors are allowed to spread, it will inevitably affect the prince's reputation. However, the prince is kind-hearted and cannot bear to deal harshly with those who have been bewitched. Who can stand up and protect the prince at this time?
, to deal with those people who spread rumors and have wandering thoughts, the prince may blame them too harshly, but in his heart, how can he not take a high look at them? "
"Brother Jing Ren, these words are very kind!"
Liu was excited on the face, but despised in his heart. Do you think I am a fool?
No matter how tolerant and kind the prince is, how can he have no grudges against those who prevent him from ascending the throne? Although he will not directly retaliate, once he ascends the throne in the future, it is almost inevitable that he will be abandoned.
The same goes for King Jin...
However, it is not enough to just sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers. In the end, you will only be rejected by both families. No matter who wins in the end, you will not be left behind.
He humbly asked for advice: "Among brothers Yijing, who can achieve great things, the prince or the king of Jin?"
How could Cen Wenwen be fooled by him? He said calmly: "I am seriously ill, and I am afraid that I will not die soon. Most of my nephews and sons have grown up and have their own futures, so I no longer care about the affairs of the court and let them go.
That’s all, no matter who is the emperor, in the final analysis, he is the son of the previous emperor, and as a minister, you just need to do your best to serve him."
Liu Jie's teeth are itching with hatred. You said it yourself, so why are you urging me to choose one of them?
However, he was unwilling to let his official career end. He had a different position from Cen Wenwen, who had already prepared to become an official. He could naturally ignore the change of imperial power when he was roaming around in Linquan. No matter who became the emperor, he would have to take into account his past achievements and provide more pensions to Cen Wenwen, but he was in this situation.
In court, it is inevitable that one cannot help oneself.
After thinking about it carefully, he drank all the tea in the cup in one gulp, wiped his mouth, and stood up and said: "As Brother Jing Ren said, we, as ministers, should be loyal to our duties and swear loyalty to the death, even if
With swords and axes on my body, my life is not guaranteed, but I cannot lose this loyal heart that can be used to learn from the sun and the moon! Those people with ulterior motives are trying to overthrow the empire Zhengshuo, and I will never agree!"
Cen Wenwen looked at the upright Liu Ji with a faint look, nodded and said with a smile: "That's right! My good brother is loyal and enthusiastic, and he is really a model for our courtiers. If the eunuchs in the world can follow his example, what will happen to him?"
Are you worried that the prosperous age will not last for thousands of years? Although I will become an official in the future and will not care about the affairs of the court, I will not be able to bear it, so I ask my virtuous brother to teach me more."
Liu Jie was overjoyed. This was because the other party recognized him and was willing to use his political resources to fully support him in exchange for his support for the career of the Cen family's nephews...
Among the nephews of the Cen family, the most promising one should be the academy student Cen Changqian. This son is not only smart and agile, but also has a strong temper and decisiveness in killing. He is a talent that can be made. Even Fang Jun, who is always known for cultivating young officials, has no idea about him. If you look at it differently, you are destined to have a bright future.
Young people like this can't be found by themselves. Now that they are connected together, wouldn't it be just what they want?
He raised his hand to salute Cen Wenwen, then stood up and strode out.
What he has to do now is to find an unlucky guy who is making irresponsible remarks about King Jin's message, and use him as a way to get ahead in front of His Highness the Crown Prince.
…
The "big burial" is an extremely grand ceremony, because the prince has to read out the sacrificial rites in public and accept the worship of hundreds of officials. From then on, he determines his status as monarch and ministers. He will ascend the throne after the coffin of the late emperor is delivered to the mausoleum, so it is almost equivalent to a "little enthronement." , the meaning is extremely important.
Not only the Ministry of Rites, but also almost all members of Zongzheng Temple were mobilized, and many officials from the court also stayed in the palace the night before to prepare for many matters.
As the emperor's palace, Wude Hall naturally has many buildings. The servants and palace people have tidied up each room for officials to rest and sleep. But now the right Houwei has entered Chang'an City and is fighting fiercely with the Sixth Army of the East Palace in Taiji Palace. Besides, where could these officials sleep? They were all inquiring about the changes in the situation in the side hall, exchanging some opinions and whispering with each other, and they were not sleepy at all.
Liu Ji, wearing an official uniform, strode out and his eyes passed over the dozens of officials gathered together. He was looking for someone suitable to "accuse the guilty" with his eyes, so as to show his goodwill to His Highness the Crown Prince and express his gratitude. He is loyal to the prince's position.
The officials who had been whispering with their heads in their hands noticed that the people around them were getting quieter. When they looked up, they saw Liu Jie's eyes burning with murderous intent. They were shocked, so they quickly closed their mouths and stood up to salute.
In the Taiji Palace, the prince is in the sleeping hall not far away. It is really inappropriate to discuss the "edict" and the content of the edict in the hands of King Jin here. If the prince hears it, there is no way to explain it...
Liu Ji had a straight face and was not angry. He had been in charge of Yushitai for many years and was already imbued with a harsh and mean demeanor. He looked like a tiger and leopard that chooses people to eat, with a fierce look in his eyes, which frightened all the officials. Playing the drum, I wonder what this person wants.
Looking around the crowd, Liu Ji raised his finger and pointed at one of them, saying coldly: "Li Yifu, come out and speak!"
Li Yifu, who was among the crowd, felt a little thump in his heart, but he did not dare to neglect. He quickly stood out from the crowd and bowed and saluted: "Your Majesty, Li Yifu, do you have any orders from me?"
The name of a person, the shadow of a tree. When Liu Jie was in charge of Yushitai, he was a being who dared to confront fierce people such as Fang Jun. Countless fifth-grade and first-level officials fell in his hands. Although Liu Jie has been promoted to The servant is in charge of the province, but the remaining prestige still scares Li Yifu.
Liu Ji took two steps forward, stood with his hands behind his back, looked at Li Yifu, and asked slowly: "I just heard you whispering about the late emperor's edict and the King of Jin's message. Is this relevant?"
This Li Yifu is a member of King Jin's team. It must be that King Jin did not take him with him when he escaped this time, so he stayed here, and Fang Jun has always disliked this person, so it is just right for him to operate...
Li Yifu secretly said, "It's over." He quickly said, "The servant has learned from his mistakes, and my subordinates have never discussed this matter."
Liu Ji's face was stern: "Are you saying that I have ringing in the ears and eyesight, causing trouble over nothing, and falsely accusing you?"
Li Yifu bowed his body, wishing he could lower his head and dig into the floor tiles: "I don't dare, but I really didn't talk about this matter."
Liu Ji's face was expressionless: "Since I heard it right and you didn't say it, then others are talking about it? Come on, tell me who said it. As long as the report is true, I will
I don’t blame you.”
Li Yifu was sweating on his head, hesitating and speechless.
"Reporting colleagues" is something he does not feel any burden at all, and he has even done it frequently in the past. But if he reports someone in public, will he continue to work in the officialdom in the future? Besides, almost everyone just did it.
Everyone is talking about this matter. If you report one of them, you will probably find out all of them eventually. In the end, you will not be able to escape...
I could only feel a sudden change in my heart, and I bowed my head and confessed: "It's my fault. It was indeed my fault that I was talking about this matter. I shouldn't have made excuses. Please forgive me, sir."
All the officials around him took a long breath. They all knew that Li Yifu was selfish, cunning, and of poor character. Just now, I was really afraid that this man would bite everyone out in order to shirk responsibility. Now Li Yifu has taken the responsibility himself and has not clung to him.
Others can't help but feel grateful...
"presumptuous!"
Liu Ji's voice was fierce, his finger almost pointed at Li Yifu's head, and he yelled: "Excuse me? You are a traitor to the rebels and have committed a serious crime of disregarding justice. Who can forgive your sin? Who dares to forgive your sin! I, the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty,
Your Highness is the crown prince of the country, with the qualities of a dragon and a phoenix, and the heart of heaven, and he will be the emperor from now on. If you disrespect the prince, the heaven and the earth, it is not a pity to die!"
There was silence in the side hall, except for Liu Jie's shouts that echoed around the beams, while the rest were trembling and did not dare to speak out.
Li Yifu only felt a "buzzing" sound in his head, and realized that something was wrong. He knelt on the ground without caring about his face, and said in panic: "The servant has unjustly accused this official, how dare I be disrespectful to the prince..."
But how could Liu Jie let him speak?
He stopped him with a loud shout, and said loudly: "When the late emperor was here, whenever our ministers and ministers praised the prince, saying that he 'lived in a prosperous place and had close relatives, he was wise and wise, had a benevolent and filial nature, and was kind and harmonious', which made him even more happy."
As for the prince, he is fond of etiquette and is never tired, and he is eager to learn without slacking off. He even goes so far as to say that he should inherit the throne of China, lead the country and care about his heart, consult civil and military officials, and be praised by everyone.
To stabilize the country for eternity and to be loyal to all nations'! Now that the late emperor is buried, he will inherit the throne as the crown prince to stabilize the world! As a minister of the Tang Dynasty, you don't know how to stabilize the country. Instead, you harbor evil intentions and advocate the proclamation of the King of Jin here, confusing right and wrong, and referring to deer as horses.
, His crime deserves to be punished! Come here, tie up this animal, and wait for me to escort it to the Crown Prince, and ask the Crown Prince to punish him!"
"Here!"
The guards from outside the private door rushed in and pushed Li Yifu to the ground like a wolf. They first took off his crown, then took off his sweat towel and tied his hands behind his back.
Li Yifu was so distraught that he struggled and shouted: "I know my mistake, but I have no disrespect for the prince. Please forgive me, my servant!"
Just now, almost everyone in the palace was talking about the King of Jin's message. Why did he have to be taken down? It was obviously to cause trouble for him! Besides, the message of the King of Jin had already been circulated in the palace, and everyone was discussing it. What's the big deal?
of?
He had to take him down and take him to the Crown Prince, because he was using Li Yi's head as a bargaining chip to claim credit... All he had to do was say "I'll lend you my head"!