Chapter 304 adds fuel to the fire

Many "princeling" courtiers rose up one after another to echo Li Yu's words.

However, the original backbone of the "princelings", the general Chen Xuanli and the military department squire Gongsun Liang maintained a strange silence and did not get involved in this matter. [bsp Chen Xuanli is unwilling to clash with Zhang Xuan head-on, lest he fall into it; And Gongsun Liang did not dare to act rashly because he had his son Gongsun Xiaoke's pigtail in Zhang Xuan's hands. If Zhang Xuan is angered, he will definitely not be able to eat and walk around.

Li Yu's expression was solemn, he didn't have any selfish intentions, as the future "crown prince." He was thinking about the long-term interests of the central court of the Tang Dynasty. Based on who he is and what he stands, there is nothing wrong with that.

Li Heng smiled slightly, "Yu'er, it's just temporarily placed in Lingzhou, and the Yamen of the Firearms Division will still be moved to Jingshi in the future."

Li Heng patiently explained to his eldest son that in front of all the ministers, of course he couldn't hit Li Yu's face too much. After all, Li Yu is his eldest son and a quasi-prince in the minds of many people.

Li Yu was just about to speak, but he heard the voice of Jianning King Li Qi behind him, "The technique of firearms was originally researched and created by King Yongning, in order to ensure that firearms are foolproof, it is appropriate for the Firearms Division to be placed in Lingzhou for the time being, and Erchen agrees very much." Moreover, Erchen had personally seen the on-the-spot production of firearms and the firing drills in the army in Longshuo, and the techniques of firearms were very complicated, if there was no mention of King Yongning at any time, there would definitely be mistakes. ”

Li Yu didn't expect that his younger brother, who had always been gentle and courteous, would contradict him in public, and he couldn't help but be furious.

To tell the truth, the relationship between Li Heng's sons was not a secret one, although they were not born to one mother, but they were better than the same mother. Especially in the more than ten years that Li Heng was suppressed by Li Longji, the emperors and grandsons of the East Palace were almost dependent on each other.

And with Li Heng's rise to power, his sons inevitably fell into the trap of the struggle for imperial power.

Li Yu is the eldest son, and he thinks he is the next crown prince, of course, he acts more violently and boldly, and a group of courtiers have quietly gathered around him, secretly cultivating his own power.

As for his brothers, they are roughly divided into two categories. One is indifferent and has no ambitions, but Li Yu is the first to look forward; The other type was passively ambitious, and was gradually rejected and hostile by Li Yu, and had to resist in order to protect himself.

This actually has nothing to do with Li Yu, but is the result of Li Heng's secret manipulation.

"The first hints of the brotherly wall are taking shape...... From this point of view, although this Li Heng has not really become the emperor, this emperor's mental skills have made great progress. What the old emperor did to him back then, he now learns to play with his sons...... From generation to generation, a vicious circle is inevitable. Zhang Xuan watched coldly, and his heart was like watching fire.

Since Li Qi, the king of Jianning, was ordered to go to Longshuo, Li Heng asked him to find Zhang Xuan as a backer, and Zhang Xuan understood Li Heng's true intentions in his heart.

"If it is according to what the younger brother said, this matter of firearms will not be done without the king of Yongning? The king of Yongning has a great responsibility for the imperial court to guard the Longshuo border defense against Tubo, how can he be distracted by such a trivial matter as firearms-" Li Yu retorted, but his eyes swept Li Qi with gloomy eyes, and said in his heart, Li Qi, you are so bold, you dare to confront me in person!

Li Qi looked at Li Yu without fear and smiled, "Brother Wang, the art of firearms is the research and creation of King Yongning, and the real art of firearms is actually in the hands of King Yongning alone, how can firearms affairs be separated from King Yongning himself?" ”

Before Li Yu could speak, Li Heng snorted coldly and said in a deep voice, "Okay, you all don't have to fight anymore, this palace has its own opinions." The Firearms Division was temporarily placed in Lingzhou, but it was not under the control of the Longshuo Metropolitan Governor's Office, and the imperial court would appoint the chief minister. ”

Li Yu was helpless and sat back. And Li Qi's face did not change and his heart did not beat, and he also sat back.

Zhang Xuan suddenly stepped forward and smiled loudly, "Your Highness, His Royal Highness King Jianning is calm, and the position of Zhengqing of the Firearms Division should not be assumed by King Jianning." ”

As soon as Zhang Xuan's words came out, many courtiers were suddenly shocked.

This is of course Zhang Xuan's friendly response to King Jianning, and it also represents Zhang Xuan's political position∨ Xuan wants to stand on the side of King Jianning? Chen Xian and the others had a flash of thought in their hearts, and immediately thought about it.

And Chen Xuanli and the others gasped, and Li Yu's face changed greatly. If King Jianning has Zhang Xuan's support behind him, it is really difficult to say what the outcome of the dispute between him and Li Yu for the future crown prince will be.

Li Yu's hands were clenched tightly, and his gaze became extremely ruthless.

The corner of Zhang Xuan's eyes swept Li Yu, who glanced at him hatefully, and the corners of his mouth flushed, quietly waiting for Li Heng's reply.

Li Heng hesitated slightly.

Li Heng's original intention was to make Li Yu the crown prince. Because Li Yu is not only the eldest son, but also has outstanding qualities in all aspects, he is one of the many sons who makes him more satisfied.

And the reason why King Jianning sent an envoy to Longshuo, implying that Li Yu befriended Zhang Xuan, firstly, it was for the consideration of cultivating Li Yu to balance Li Yu and prevent Li Yu's forces from getting out of control, and secondly, for the sake of the future, if Li Yu inherited the throne in the future, Li Yu had Zhang Xuan as a backer, and Li Yu could not do anything with him to avoid fratricidal brothers.

It should be said that although this is Li Heng's imperial mental technique, it also contains a trace of his father's good intentions.

Li Qi's gaze became very hot, and he sat there quietly, his heart rolling.

If you can master the Firearms Division, on the one hand, you can consolidate the relationship with Zhang Xuan, and on the other hand, you will have actual power, and you will have the right to speak in the court.

Li Heng was indecisive, Yang Guozhong secretly glanced at Zhang Xuan, and the two of them in the East Palace had already aimed at the position of the prince before they could do anything, and they were fighting openly and secretly, you are so sideways, isn't it adding fuel to the fire?

"Yang Xiang, Chen Xiang, what do you two think?" Li Heng looked at Yang Guozhong and Chen Xian and said loudly.

As soon as Li Heng asked this, Li Yu's heart was half cold.

Everyone knows that Yang Guozhong is now almost standing on the same front with Zhang Xuan, advancing and retreating together, how could he oppose Zhang Xuan's proposal? And Chen Xian is an old fritter on the wall, and he will not publicly offend Zhang Xuan on this kind of issue.

However, for Yang Guozhong, this is not just a question of agreeing with or disagreeing with Zhang Xuan's proposal, but a matter of whether he supports Li Yu or Li Xuan's attitude, and he can't talk nonsense. He pondered for a while, and his words were very vague, "Your Highness, it is not impossible for King Jianning to act as the Firearms Division, but King Jianning Tianhuang is noble, if he goes to the border of Longshuo, the minister feels that something is wrong, hehe." ”

Yang Guozhong's words were so dreamy, let alone an old fox like Chen Xian.

Chen Xian immediately took over the conversation and said with a smile, "Your Highness, the old minister thinks that such a major military matter still needs to be decided by His Royal Highness, and the old minister does not dare to say anything!" ”

Li Heng laughed and scolded secretly: "Old fox." Then he waved his hand resolutely and said, "Okay, according to the suggestion of King Yongning, let Li Qi, the king of Jianning, be the chief secretary of the firearms department." ”

The military affairs are handed over to his son, and Li Heng is still more relieved anyway. At the same time, he also took into account that Li Qi and Zhang Xuan have a good relationship, and the two are easy to get along with.

Li Qi was overjoyed, got up and knelt on the ground and shouted, "Son, thank you!" The sons must fulfill their duties and live up to the high expectations of the court! ”

Li Yu looked at Zhang Xuan indignantly, and then at Li Xuan's back, his hands clenched tightly, his nails pinched into the palms of his hands, oozing traces of blood.

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The Yongning Palace's lanterns are colorful and joyful. Although there are still a few days before the Chinese New Year, because Zhang Xuan returned to Beijing, the government has entered the New Year state in advance.

In the evening, the Yongning Royal Mansion will hold a sumptuous and grand family banquet, and all relatives and relatives will attend to welcome Zhang Xuan home.

The banquet began to be prepared from the moment Zhang Xuan arrived in Beijing.

The two brothers Liu, Zhang Jiuming, and Zhang Jiugao, including Zhang Ning and Zhang Huan, Zhang Jiuming, and Zhang Xuan's cousins and sisters of Zhang Jiugao's lineage, all gathered in the Yongning Palace.

Liu accompanied Zhang Jiuming and Zhang Jiugao to talk in the hall, Cui Ying and Li Tengkong personally commanded their subordinates to be busy, and the two little girls stood behind the two girls with an excited face, waiting for them at any time.

Although Cui Ying had a personal maid who came to marry, after coming to Zhang's house, Cui Ying still resolutely kept Zhang Xuan's two personal maids by her side to show her trust. It should be said that this kind of belly and heart is not something that ordinary women can do.

Looking at the people in the mansion coming and going with joy on their faces, preparing for the banquet in the evening, Cui Ying's heart suddenly moved, looked back at Li Tengkong's delicate and elegant and heroic face, smiled and lowered his voice, "Kong'er, today you were canonized as a county lady by the imperial court, which is also a great joy in our house." I don't think it's as good as this, tonight is the candle night in the cave room between you and Lang Jun. ”

Cui Ying's words were half a joke, half a reminder and a temptation.

After all, no matter what, Li Tengkong is Zhang Xuan's woman, and this can no longer be changed, especially after being canonized by the imperial court, Li Tengkong stays in the palace, if she doesn't have a round with Zhang Xuan, it will not only embarrass Zhang Xuan, but also make her uncomfortable.

Li Tengkong's face turned red when he heard this, but he immediately lowered his head silently.

This time Zhang Xuan made a big move for her, and she wanted to say in her heart that she was not moved at all, it was impossible; However, she ...... So do you want to throw a hug to Zhang Xuan? She suddenly felt a little ashamed.

Cui Ying knew Li Tengkong's psychological state very well at the moment, and whispered solemnly in her ear, "Kong'er, it's not that my sister forced you, but you have to think about it carefully, it's not appropriate for you to be like Lang Jun for a long time...... Lang Jun is a good person, you follow him, and I can't wronged you, I believe in my sister. ”

"Sister will speak for you."

"Sister, I'...... Don't ......" Li Tengkong's face was full of shame, but he subconsciously shook his head, as if he still refused.

But Cui Ying pretended not to see it, and grinned, "That's it." (To be continued)