Finally met Li Heng, the Son of Heaven, Qin Jin only visited him once when he just returned to Chang'an, not because he was deliberately snubbed, but he didn't know what kind of mentality to face him with. After all, I still have some regret in my heart.

However, the power struggle is like this, either you die or I live, even fathers, sons and brothers will turn against each other in the face of power, not to mention that the relationship between them is ordinary, coupled with Li Heng's clamping and suppression first, Qin Jin has to take into account those subordinates who follow him to fight and kill in order to protect himself, so he has to rise up and resist.

At present, there are too many coincidences in everything, if it were not for the stroke of the Son of Heaven Li Heng, if it were not for the irreconcilable struggle between Empress Zhang and the crown prince, if it were not for the Tubo people taking advantage of the infighting in the court to occupy Chang'an, if it were not for these many coincidences together, it would be difficult for him and the Shenwu Army to control the government and the opposition only by virtue of the merit of recovering Luoyang.

"Qin Qing is here, sit down!"

Li Heng's words were low and calm, he had lost his previous anger and hatred, maybe after half a year of couch life, he had learned to hide his true emotions, maybe he had lost hope in everything and his heart was like water. However, what Li Heng felt in his heart was not what Qin Jin cared about, he only hoped that Li Heng would live a long life and live for a few more decades. That way, he has plenty of time to do what he wants.

"My body is not good, and the princes are not angry, and the court has to rely on Qin Qing's shoulder support...... What happened to Shi Siming in Hebei? I heard that there was something wrong with Anxi, too?"

Qin Jin was surprised, originally these news were to be strictly blocked against Li Heng, how did he know about it? But after only a little thought, he understood that it should be Princess Changle's concubine Dou Lu Zhan who took refuge in Xingqing Palace a few days ago, and said that he listened to it.

In this regard, Qin Jin had no intention of deliberately concealing it, so he said bluntly:

"The minister is ashamed of Your Majesty, the thieves in Hebei have not yet subsided, and there is a situation in distant Anxi, although the minister sleeps day and night, it is difficult to take care of it!"

This is half-true, in his opinion, whether it is Hebei Province or Anxi looming problems, can no longer threaten the center, the only thing he needs now is time, Shi Siming of Hebei Province can be completely pacified in one or two years, and Anxi, as long as the imperial court completely pacifies Hebei, can transfer all seven or eight out of ten energy. With the strength of Datang, is there anything that can not be solved by a war?

It is true that An Lushan and Shi Siming dealt a heavy blow to the economy of the Tang Dynasty, but the foundation is still there, and it only takes a few years of cultivation and recuperation, although it is difficult for the population to return to the old view, it is not difficult to restore the former prestige.

Li Heng, who was lying on the couch, twisted his body a few times, and the eunuch Li Shun quickly helped him up with great vision and reclined on the soft back.

"My Datang has always had the saying that Hebei Province is half the world, and both the population and grain production are the best in the world, even if Jianghuai has faintly overshadowed the posture in recent decades. However, the land of Yanzhao borders the north, which is the key to controlling Hu Lu in the Central Plains, and there are many heroes and tragic people, but Jianghuai is far behind. ”

After saying these words in one breath, Li Heng looked a little tired, closed his eyes and breathed calmly, not knowing what he was thinking. Qin Jin couldn't figure out what Li Heng's purpose was for saying these words for a while, but at least one thing was certain, that is, Li Heng was suggesting to him that both the political and military focus should be Hebei first and then Anxi, otherwise it would be putting the cart before the horse!

"Your Majesty respectfully obeys your majesty's orders!"

Hearing this, Li Heng suddenly opened his eyes and said:

"Qin Qing, tell me the truth, my prince, my prince, do you have the intention to assist him in my position......?

Suddenly, Qin Jin felt a trace of embarrassment, he didn't want to hear something but still heard something, he had to say euphemistically:

"Your Majesty is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, how can you follow Yao Shunzhi's words? The minister asks Your Majesty to withdraw his order, and must not mention this matter again, and the minister also swears allegiance to Your Majesty!"

Suddenly, Li Heng's eyes widened, and he laughed loudly, but this laughter sounded so poignant and so terrifying.

"I'm like this now, I can't even live and walk, what else can I talk about the prosperity of the Spring and Autumn Period? And you, my Qin Aiqing...... Died in my ...... It's really a ridiculous joke in the world, you go and ask, but anyone believes it? I don't need you to die, as long as you leave this Chang'an, you will never appear in front of me!"

Li Heng is a person with excellent self-cultivation, and at this time, he actually tried his best to restrain himself in anger and did not say vulgar words.

But this almost hysterical seizure is equivalent to tearing the skin of the face, Qin Jin's face is red and white, he is not a hard-hearted person, and he is by no means a brazen person, but the truth is cruel, often pushing people forward involuntarily. The struggle for power is his choice, he doesn't want to make too many excuses, and there is no need to justify, this is the truth.

Li Heng's venting also has his position, but Qin Jin can only do this, and can only regard Li Heng, the son of heaven, as a puppet and a marionette. If you still care about the kindness of those women at this point, then you are a fool who laughs and is generous.

Thinking of all this, Qin Jin's heart gradually calmed down, and his face gradually returned to normal, slowly responding to Li Heng's questions and accusations.

"The minister asks himself to be worthy of the court, the world, and the people, whether he is stationed in Hedong, or recovering Luoyang and Chang'an, he is dying for the Tang Dynasty. As for why it has come to this point, it is definitely not intentional by the ministers, the court is insensitive, only knows how to fight for power and profit, because of their own selfishness and harm the public weapon, the escape of the Feng doctor, the whereabouts of Gao Xianggong, the tragic death of Geshu Xianggong, which one of them is to blame? The minister just doesn't want to follow in their footsteps, does the minister have to take the initiative to sacrifice this head, can he be regarded as a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty? If this is the case, the relatives are painful and the enemies are happy, not only ruining the good country, but also making the ghosts and spirits jump off the beam in Heshuo Guanlong, should be laughed at and generous, isn't it this dim and old court? The minister would rather not be this loyal minister. ”

"You, you ......"

For a while, Li Heng was speechless by Qin Jin, because if he continued to talk about it, he would accuse the collapsed Emperor Xuanzong, that is, his father. Indeed, Qin Jin's words are right, his father and emperor are most responsible for the chaos in the Tianbao years, and the tragic death of several important ministers is absolutely inseparable.

If it weren't for Emperor Xuanzong's self-destruction of the Great Wall, how could An Lushan's thieves be so arrogant? How could Tubo easily break through Chang'an? And how could Qin Jin, who seemed to be loyal and good, take power from top to bottom of the government and the opposition and manipulate their father and son at will?

Thinking of this, Li Heng's heart seemed to be sawed off inch by inch, and there was nowhere to vent the pain, and tears welled up when he landed. This was the first time he had lost his temper in front of his courtiers, but at this moment, he couldn't care so much. Finally, the crying gradually subsided, and when he raised his head again, what he saw was still Qin Jin's eyes, but the sympathy and unbearability vaguely revealed in those eyes made him even more ashamed and depressed.

In this way, Qin Jin might as well scold him a few words, making him feel painful and hateful!

"Your Majesty, the minister has no intention of contradicting Your Majesty, but the world is unsatisfactory eight times out of ten, and the matter has come to this, so why bother yourself? As long as Your Majesty is willing to cultivate one's self-cultivation, the minister can guarantee that he will assist His Royal Highness the Crown Prince until his death......."

"Really?"

Li Heng subconsciously asked, and immediately asked Qin Jin to swear a curse. Qin Jin swore and cursed very cooperatively, so that Li Heng didn't believe that what was happening in front of him was real, and even thought that he was dreaming.

"Your Majesty, the minister is here today, in addition to greetings, there is another important matter that must be presented to Your Majesty, please deal with it at your Majesty's discretion!"

"Is there anything else in the court that needs my edict now?"

Qin Jin smiled awkwardly:

"Your Majesty's words have left the ministers speechless, and there is no political matter in the government and the opposition that does not need His Majesty's edict......"

Li Heng's complexion returned to normal, although he was a little pale, he could no longer see his joy and anger, only a pair of eyes still burst with anger and ridicule. It's just that he won't say what he is angry and laughing at.

"Come on, I'm done, I'm going to rest...... After saying this, my body is extremely tired!"

"Your Majesty, Zong Zhengqing and Li Sujie, the king of Chenliu, were assassinated in front of the palace of the Ten Princes," the minister is here to ask His Majesty to establish the new candidate for Zong Zhengqing.

"What? Chen Liuwang was assassinated? This, how is this possible?"

Suddenly, the anger and ridicule that had been hanging in Li Heng's eyes were gone, replaced by deep worry. He suddenly realized that the assassination of King Chen Liuwang must have been very controversial, but the blood was splashed in the public, but if the clan could not hold their breath at all, or caused some irreparable chaos, the Li royal family would be in danger of being destroyed in an instant.

Thinking of all this, Li Heng's face suddenly broke out in cold sweat, he was thinking about countermeasures, how to let the clan be outside, once involved, even if Qin Jin had no intention of killing, in the end, he was pushed forward by the situation, it was inevitable that there would be a bloody massacre!

"Qin Qing, I, I ask you to keep your ...... no matter what."

Li Heng was only halfway through his words that were almost pleading, but he was interrupted by Qin Jin with a smile.

"Your Majesty, please rest assured, the ministers have calmed down the hidden worries in the Ten Princes' Mansion before they came to Xingqing Palace to meet them, and everything is as usual at this time, and there is no change in the slightest. The minister is here just to ask His Majesty to determine the candidate for the new Zong Zhengqing. ”

Li Heng looked at Qin Jin's eyes and suddenly asked:

"I was upset for a while, and I don't know who to take as the right and safe, so it's better to ask Aiqing and the prime ministers of the political hall to agree and report to me to know, if it is really suitable, I agree!"