Chapter Seventy-Five: Staying in Chang'an
The next morning, the sun was shining brightly and the sky was clear. However, the crown prince Jiancheng was gloomy in his heart.
Today, Li Yuan issued an amnesty order to reprimand Li Jiancheng, saying: "The king of Qin has always been not good at drinking, and from now on, you can no longer drink with him at night." ”
Although the words of this edict were gentle, Li Jiancheng still saw the meaning that he could no longer drink with him at night, which clearly meant that he was not allowed to do anything.
And in the court, the eyes of those civil and military officials who knew the situation looked at him were so uncomfortable.
However, what made Li Jiancheng feel relieved was that now Li Yuan ordered that after Li Shimin recovered from his illness, he would let him leave Chang'an and go to Luoyang to guard. This kind of action is clearly Li Yuan's announcement to the world that the crown prince is still the crown prince, and the king of Qin is still the king of Qin.
Compared with Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji is a little worse. First, the chronic poison sent to him inexplicably turned into an instant poison, and then, after a doctor from the Imperial Medical Department who took refuge in him was closely monitored after diagnosing Li Shimin. Nowadays, when you go out to buy vegetables, you will be followed by a few ruffians.
However, unlike Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji was full of worries about Li Shimin's defense of Luoyang. He has followed Li Shimin to the battlefield many times, and even participated in the Battle of Tiger Prison Pass, where the two kings were captured. Therefore, he was deeply aware of Li Shimin's influence over the entire eastern region and his control over the army. In his opinion, as soon as Li Shimin arrived in Luoyang, it was the dragon entering the sea and the tiger returning to the deep mountains. It is possible to divide the vast area east of Guanzhong.
Therefore, after the next dynasty, Li Yuanji came to the East Palace and wanted to talk to Li Jiancheng to see if there was any way to prevent Li Shimin from returning to Luoyang.
However, after talking with Li Jiancheng for a long time, the other party said: "If he leaves, it will not hinder my position as the crown prince!" Even if he formed a climate, would he dare to rebel? ”
Li Yuanji was suddenly a little speechless.
However, at this time, a steward of the East Palace came to report that the Shandong Chamber of Commerce, which was supposed to come to pay tribute this year, did not come to the East Palace, but went to the Qin Palace.
These Shandong chambers of commerce, most of which are owned by the big families, are also very influential. And because the north-south circulation needs to be guided, the East Palace has always played the role of the umbrella of the Chamber of Commerce. And now, hearing that the Chamber of Commerce had sent tribute to the Qin Palace, Li Jiancheng suddenly jumped like thunder: "What! Those damn businessmen actually threw themselves on Li Shimin's side, do they still have me as a prince in their eyes! ”
Li Yuanji smiled coldly: "Hmph, big brother, Li Shimin is now the number one person in the entire Shandong, and those chambers of commerce now regard him as an immortal, where will you be the prince far away from Shandong in your eyes!" ”
When Li Jiancheng heard this, his handsome face suddenly turned red, and he didn't know whether he was angry or ashamed.
After a long time, Li Jiancheng asked hesitantly: "Fourth brother, does Li Shimin really have such a big influence in Shandong?" ”
Li Yuanji nodded hurriedly: "I bet that if you go to Luoyang with Li Shimin, I guarantee that those gentry will visit Li Shimin first, and then visit you!" ”
Li Jiancheng suddenly fell silent.
Li Yuanji said again: "And if the King of Qin arrives in Luoyang and has land and army, we will no longer be able to control him." It is better to leave him in Chang'an, so that he is just a horseman, even if he has a personal guard and that reconnaissance battalion, it is only a strength of nearly a thousand people. But what about you, big brother, you have mastered the six rates of the East Palace, plus the guards and soldiers, you can mobilize seven or eight thousand people, and it is easy to catch him. ”
Li Jiancheng nodded involuntarily, and finally, he made a decision: "Okay!" Then do what the fourth brother said, and leave Li Shimin in Chang'an! ”
And at this moment in the Qin Palace, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and others were lifting the brush and writing on a piece of music. If someone looks at it, they will be surprised to find that all the things written on the fold are about the departure of King Qin from Chang'an, the above words are gorgeous, quoting scriptures, in short, narrating one thing, what harm will be done after Li Shimin leaves Chang'an.
And Zhang Yunwen is also writing, but his recital is more like intelligence. I saw that it was written that the performance of the subordinate officials of the Qin Wangfu after learning that the King of Qin was going to leave Chang'an, the most used words were words such as joy and ecstasy, and it was also written that the subordinate officials were ready to take away with their family and property, which was clearly not like returning to Chang'an.
After this batch of recitals is written, it will be presented to Li Yuan anonymously.
"Come on, let me see how Yunwen is doing with your recital?" Fang Xuanling, who finished writing the recital, walked to Zhang Yunwen's side and picked up the recital he wrote and read it. looked at it, and applauded, provoking several civil officials to follow and watch.
"I can't imagine that Yunwen has penetrated people's hearts so deeply at a young age, as soon as this piece is released, I'm afraid that no matter who it is, they won't let King Qin go!" Fang Xuanling exclaimed, "Coupled with the use of the caravan to provoke the prince, His Royal Highness's stay in Chang'an can be said to be nine out of ten!" ”
In the following days, there was endless debate in the court over the question of whether the king of Qin should stay or leave, especially after a few anonymous pieces of music were poked out, more and more people joined the discussion.
Many officials close to the East Palace have asked Li Shimin to stay in Chang'an, with the righteousness of the whole monarch and ministers, the kindness of father and son, and the love of brotherhood.
Finally, Li Yuan slowly changed his mind, unlike letting Li Shimin go to Luoyang again.
So, on the second day of Li Shimin's "recovery", Li Yuan summoned Li Shimin to the front and said to Li Shimin: "Erlang, you have just recovered from a serious illness and can't travel far, I want to withdraw my will and not let you guard Luoyang, what do you think?" ”
Li Shimin's lowered head flashed with a hint of joy, but he covered up the past well: "The son wanted to serve his father and stay in Chang'an at dusk, but he fulfilled the wish of the son and the minister, and the son was very happy!" ”
Li Yuan smiled "hehe": "I know that Erlang is filial!" That being the case, then you will stay in Chang'an for a while to recuperate, so as not to feel unwell when you drink in the future! Well, by the way, speaking of drinking, Erlang, don't blame your eldest brother for inviting you to drink that night, I also hope that you brothers can get along well! ”
Li Shimin pouted secretly in his heart, but still bowed down and replied: "The prince is my eldest brother, how can blood relatives be resentful, be careful when your sons drink in the future!" ”
Li Yuan smiled happily and motioned for Li Shimin to withdraw from the palace.
Li Shimin walked out of the main hall, looking at the wide square in front of the palace, and the towering heavy eaves and high-rise buildings not far away, he couldn't help but feel heroic in his heart, who will be the lord of this country? Of course I have to be!
(In this week's strong push, the small half will work hard to cheer on the code word, and will not disappoint all comrades!) )