Chapter 588: Crazy Stone
Chapter 588: Crazy Stone
King Ning's birthday is very lively.
In order to show respect for this brother, Li Longji authorized hundreds of civil and military officials to congratulate him, and the magnates naturally carried out the 'spirit' of the supreme leader, brought heavy gifts and blessings, and gathered at King Ning's manor outside Luoyang City. For a time, the 'door' of King Ning's Manor was lined up one after another, with a lot of traffic and impassable.
The Ten Princes' Mansion is not binding on King Ning, which is the trust and favor from his younger brother Li Longji.
Therefore, King Ning was at ease, able to enjoy a luxurious life in his large estate, and envied the dragon sons and grandsons who were drawn as prisons.
After more than three years, the area of King Ning's manor has more than doubled, and the surrounding farmland under his name has also doubled.
Among them, Li Linfu made great contributions, Luoyang was under the jurisdiction of Henan Yin, Xiao Jiong received his hints, and continued to do his best to fight for King Ning's annexed farmland to overthrow the Tang Dynasty. It can be said that Xiao Jiong's efforts have been fruitful and have won the appreciation of King Ning.
As the saying goes, things gather by like, people by groups, and the first guests ushered in by Ningwang Manor formed a group of their own and kept a certain distance from others.
The members of this group are the martial brothers, Li Linfu, Xiao Jiong, and Ji Wen, who is not in the stream, of course, he is the receptionist designated by the prince.
They have one more common topic than the usual lewd men: Li Huaitang.
Unconsciously pulled on Li Huaitang, Xiao Jiong's anger rose again: "Zhongshu Ling is really confused, how can you suggest that the saint give him the right to recruit soldiers?" This person is unruly, I'm afraid he will raise tigers! ”
The martial brothers' faces were 'pale', but it was inconvenient to comment, after all, it was agreed by the saint.
Li Linfu looked around to make sure that there was no eavesdropping ear, and then said with a smile: "Regardless of his financial resources, the more soldiers, the more food and baggage are consumed, and the closer he is to the fiasco." Take 10,000 steps back, even if he is lucky again, the soldiers he recruited will not be able to take away, and then the Holy Decree will be able to disintegrate it. ”
"Disintegration?" The crowd was puzzled.
"Well, recover the land of Liaodong and give rewards to those soldiers casually, you say, is there anyone willing to follow that Li Huaitang to leave his hometown and go to the poor land of the Western Regions?"
"Haha, high, really high. However, I am afraid that Li Huaitang will not have the luck to receive the holy decree, and tens of thousands of people want to take Liaodong, which is simply wishful thinking! ”
"Hmm. Back then, Emperor Yang's million-strong army of the former dynasty and his three expeditions to Goguryeo all ended dismally, and Li Huaitang was only afraid that it would be difficult to return. ”
"Yes, no matter how much he can fight, he can't beat hunger, haha......"
The martial arts brothers sang and harmonized, and they had a very tacit understanding.
Liaodong is mountainous, the roads are not smooth, it is extremely difficult to transport grain, and it will be harassed and intercepted by the enemy at any time, and even if the logistics are fully coordinated, they may not be able to supply enough grain and grass in time.
Several people talked about the topic, and the prince Li Ying actually appeared strangely at Li Huaitang's wedding.
"There's nothing strange about it," suddenly came King Ning's voice.
Everyone followed the sound and looked over, only to see King Ning and King Shou Li Mao walking towards with a smile.
King Ning smiled and glanced at Ji Wen and Xiao Jiong's faces, and the two of them understood and hurriedly retreated.
The martial brothers are the uncles of King Shou, and Li Linfu is also branded as King Shou, and they have a common goal: to promote King Shou as the crown prince.
In other words, those who remain are the core backbone of the Shouwang Party.
King Ning quickly glanced around, and mysteriously 'touched' a roll of white paper from his arms.
The white paper unfolds, and the pattern of a heart-shaped crystal stone catches the eye.
"This?"
The martial brothers and Li Linfu looked at each other, why did the prince invite them to appreciate the authentic works? How difficult is it?
King Ning lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "It is said that this thing is an artifact, and it is occasionally obtained by Li Huaitang, and his achievements today depend on the merits of this thing." ”
Seeing the incredible appearance of the three of them, King Shou added: "Do you think the Western Regions Zhuhu is really so easy to deal with? If it weren't for this thing, I'm afraid Li Huaitang would have been buried in the barren land of the Western Regions. ”
"Well, it makes sense, but it's really too unbelievable!" Wu Zhongzhong told the truth.
"No, no, no," King Ning took over, "This king knows a long one, and the artifact is what he has seen with his own eyes and painted with his own hands, and this picture is a gift from him." ”
"According to the Taoist Chief's calculations, the artifact is undoubtedly conclusive, and the one who obtains it has supreme power and is invincible. Dao Chang poor for several years of hard work, scheming, but died in the hands of Li Huaitang, his wife in revenge, planning to kidnap Li Huaitang's bride in exchange, on the same day, the scene of the incident on the bridge countless onlookers witnessed Li Huaitang take out the artifact from the waist to obey. And His Royal Highness the Crown Prince happened to be unlucky and was taken as a hijacker by Li Huaitang's personal soldiers, so there was a misunderstanding that he appeared at the wedding. ”
"Shhh Li Linfu frowned, "So, the artifact was taken by the Dao Chief's wife?" ”
King Ning shook his head and said with a smile: "If it is so easy to get, it will not be an artifact, at the critical moment, the mysterious power will appear again, helping Li Huaitang and allowing him to escape." ”
Wu Xin suddenly realized: "No wonder his luck is surprisingly good, no matter how the Tuqi Shi people can't 'get' him!" It turned out to be blessed by the gods. If it is broken, if it is broken, will we not ask for our own hardships when we are enemies of him? ”
Li Mao's face was dark, and he said, "How can my uncle grow up to be majestic and arrogant, and be vain? If the Taoist priest can't take it, we can't make a plan? ”
The three of them were stunned for a moment, and at the same time realized it.
If you can help King Shou seize the artifact, why worry about the dispute between the princes?
Li Linfu's mind turned rapidly, and he pointed to the crux of the problem: "Who else knows the inside story?" ”
The subtext is: Does the Holy One know?
Li Linfu is not worried about competition, he is only worried that the situation will be stabbed in front of the saint, in that case, his arm will not be able to twist his big 'thigh'!
King Ning smiled: "Don't worry, that Dao Chang died unexpectedly, Dao Gu was detained, it is estimated that Li Huaitang has killed her, as for the two helpers of Dao Gu that day......
King Ning said this and stopped talking, turned his hand into a knife, and gestured on his neck.
The voice outside the words was very clear that Dao Gu's helper fell into the hands of King Ning......
The atmosphere in a corner of the manor is secretive, and the 'yin' plot is brewing, ready for fermentation.
When King Ning and the others were most excited, the servant sent an urgent report, and the saint arrived.
The difference between fanfare and immobility reflects the grace of the saints, and Li Longji's behavior clearly tells the world that he is coming to congratulate as a family member, not as an emperor.
The guests present all sighed at the respect of King Ning.
King Ning was moved, tears and snot 'desired'.
"Brother Huang doesn't have to be polite. Thinking about those dangerous years back then, life was precarious, worrying about food and clothing, our brothers were still able to help each other in the same boat, and now they are rich, but they are rusty? ”
Li Longji took King Ning's hand, his voice was full of emotion and touching. The unbearable years he mentioned were the old things before and after the fall of Wu Zetian, when several of their brothers were under house arrest in the mansion, there was no place to eat and drink, and at the most bleak and bleak time, even Li Longji's birthday did not have a decent meal, and the strategist really couldn't bear it, so he took off his robe to exchange for flatbread and came back to celebrate him.
In fact, Li Longji felt that it was not what his brother shared in adversity, but his brother's humility, after overthrowing Princess Taiping, Zhongzong 'wanted' to give way, according to the rules of the ancestors, the throne was inherited by the elder brother, however, several of his brothers were self-aware, admitting their mediocrity, and giving the world to him.
Cast it with a peach, repay it with a plum. Li Longji earned the world, so he gave back to several brothers with wealth.
Everyone understands it in their hearts, but they don't break it, laughing together, crying together, and crying together, vowing to carry out hypocrisy to the end.
Regardless of hypocrisy, King Ning's birthday is very beautiful anyway, the emperor gives a speech, the ministers compliment, and the excitement is very loud.
However, a good party was ruined by the Turks, who did not know the times.
"Tian Khan, please call the shots for the ministers!"
The expression of the Eastern Turkic ambassador Goshula was disappointing, and he was crying and mourning, as if he had come to see off King Ning to his death.
Bandits robbed?!
Yes. Godshura was so indignant that he reconfirmed.
Datang's public security environment is really bad! Almost all of the 100 guards of the Viga Khan were killed and wounded, and only one of them survived.
"It must have been Li Huaitang's doing!"
According to the doctrine of motivation, Goshura naturally sat down, and his eyes searched the crowd for the shadow of the suspect. There is another reason, the survivors witnessed the escape of the bandits and were supported by the rescuers to go south.
If it weren't for Li Yi's presence, it is estimated that no one would want to offend King Ning and 'stand up' to speak for Li Huaitang.
"Hugh wants to spew blood!" Li Yi blew his beard and glared, full of anger, as if Goshura was slandering him.
"Li Shangshu, you're wrong." King Ning's sneer came, "Zi Feiyu, how do you know that Yu has done something bad?" ”
Li Yi turned his head, but ignored King Ning, "Your Majesty, the old minister is willing to vouch for Li Huaitang!" ”
Everyone was in an uproar, it seems that the rumors that Li Yi 'wanted' to marry the Lord of Moon Shadow and Li Huaitang were not empty 'holes', otherwise why would he be biased? On that day, Li Huaitang and the Eastern Turks competed for bandits, and Goshura's suspicions were not unreasonable.
Li Longji did not express his position, waiting for Li Yi's further confession.
"A few days ago, according to a report from Chang'an, Li Huaitang entered Jiannan Road with his wife and his guards." Li Yi's 'chest' is complete and calm: "Normal people know that Chang'an and Taiyuan are far away, can Li Huaitang fly?" Or maybe a doppelganger? ”
Li Longji was still noncommittal.
Seeing this, Gorshura was right: "Ridiculous! Who doesn't know that Li Huaitang and his soldiers are ten thousand, and such a small thing needs to be done by him himself? ”
It is really a public axiom, a mother-in-law is reasonable, and it is difficult to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
The scene became a stage for Li Yi and the Eastern Turks to "turn around".
"Shaft! Accusing me of being a member of the second grade of Datang without any evidence, where is my Datang face? ”
"Old horseman, don't favor the villains!"
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Li Longji finally got tired of it, and Long Yan was furious: "Enough, guilty or not, who is guilty, you have no right to decide." This case is serious and must be examined by the three divisions to ascertain the truth. ”
The so-called triage of the three divisions refers to the joint trial of major and difficult cases by the three central judicial organs of the Criminal Department, Dali Temple, and the Metropolitan Procuratorate, referred to as the triage of the three divisions.
With the Turks being sent away, the emergency came to an end for the time being, and King Ning didn't have to look at that gloomy face with black lines on his face.
Similarly, Li Yi did not invite King Ning to see him.
"Li Shangshu, don't blame this king for not reminding you, you can't marry with the same surname, don't ruin our royal honor."
Li Yicai didn't eat him, and Zhenzhen said that Li Huaitang's big truth: "May I ask if the rules of the Tang Dynasty can control the big cannibal?" Can you control the 'Bo'si people, the people of the Western Regions? Li Langzi is not a Tang Dynasty Li, but a Li from the Western Regions, which is not at all the same as the Li of my Moon Shadow Lady, why is he not allowed to marry? ”
Western Regions Lee! Datang Lee!
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