Wang Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Okay, then let's put our hearts in our hearts." Let's talk about going back to Beijing first, why don't you want to go back to Chang'an? Is Chengdu better than Chang'an? Of course not. Are you worried that after returning to the capital, Your Majesty will not allow you. For example, this poisoning, you know in your heart that this is exactly what Your Majesty has done, but you refuse to admit it. The testimony has been sent to you, and you still refuse to admit it, why is that? You have been in the limelight for decades, don't you know Your Majesty's motives for doing this? You know it all in your heart, but you don't want to find out. ”

"You yourself say that the matter is still undecided, and of course I can't believe that this is Mao'er's doing. Is it enough to judge this by the words of one man? This is child's play. Xuanzong shouted.

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "The Emperor Taishang didn't speak from the bottom of his heart, but the ministers didn't care. The minister knows that the Emperor Taishang is such a person, he always thinks that he is right, and always hopes that others will put his heart on you, but you can be hypocritical and cover up. Okay, the minister will meet the emperor's request, and the minister will completely put his heart to you today. Since His Majesty is a filial son, and since he will not do anything unfavorable to the Emperor, why is the Emperor Taishang willing to live an inch in Chengdu and not be able to go out of the Flower Building, and is not willing to return to the capital? Can the Emperor give me a reason, not what Chengdu has a suitable climate and lives comfortably. When it comes to comfort, there is no place like Chang'an, which is a place where you have lived all your life. ”

Xuanzong frowned and said nothing, he didn't have any reason to do this except to use the excuse of recuperation and comfort. So he could only remain silent.

"Chengchen will answer this question for you, the minister knows that the Emperor Taishang will not tell me the answer. Emperor Taishang, you actually know the temperament of this son of yours. Or maybe you didn't see it before, but then you saw it clearly. Are you afraid that after returning to the capital, your filial son will be unfavorable to you, right? Your choice to abdicate was out of helplessness, and the new emperor's accession to the throne is also a bit unjustifiable, and both of you have your own little Jiujiu in your hearts. Originally, it was to deal with me, you father and son can sing the same play, and you can also break your wrist and abdicate to the new emperor, but don't you think that scene is a little clumsy? ”

"What's the play? I was a legitimate act of succession, not for anyone, but for the sake of the Tang Society. I'm old, and I've had plans to succeed a few years ago. Wang Yuan, you are arguing about the throne in vain, slandering and slandering; You're ......."

"Come on, Emperor, it's better to save some energy. I said, I'm not blind and stupid. No one in the world is deaf or stupid. What the Emperor thinks in his heart, almost everyone in the world understands. Wang Yuan unceremoniously interrupted Xuanzong's words, and continued to say in a deep voice: "Emperor Taishang originally wanted His Majesty to borrow troops from the Hui people today, and even King Shou's ascension to the throne in Lingzhou may have been acquiesced by His Majesty. In the eyes of the Emperor Taishang, among the princes, the one you can completely control is this Shouwang. What the Emperor Taishang thought in his heart was that even after holding His Royal Highness King Shou to the throne, he would be able to easily take back the throne in the future, right? However, the Emperor Taishang never expected that King Shou suddenly changed from an obedient lamb to a tiger, and the Emperor Taishang was afraid that he would regret it. His Majesty dug up all the peony flowers in Chang'an and planted them in Chengdu, and sent all the utensils and clothes of the Emperor Taishang in Chang'an, which is to tell the Emperor that he can't return to Chang'an. Because His Majesty is worried that once the Emperor Taishang returns to Chang'an, he is afraid that he will restore and seize the throne. Knowing father Mo Ruozi, His Majesty still understands the Emperor Taishang, and he knows that the most important thing in your life is your own throne and power, so he has to guard against it. ”

"Nonsense, nonsense." Xuanzong said angrily.

Wang Yuan didn't pay attention to him at all, and continued to take care of himself: "Today's matter, you also know that it must be instructed by His Majesty today. How dare Li Guangbi poison the emperor? He did it without meaning or motive. And once the Emperor Taishang was poisoned in Chengdu, the greatest benefit would be His Majesty today. Not only solved the threat of Emperor Taishang to the throne, but also blamed my Wang Yuan. I believe that once the Emperor Taishang was poisoned, rumors would spread soon after, saying that I, Wang Yuan, had killed the Emperor. Emperor Taishang, do you dare to say that what I said is wrong? ”

"A bunch of nonsense, a bunch of nonsense. Wang Yuan, you are so bold to say these rebellious words. I know you're dissatisfied with me, and you have a dislike for Mao'er. But how can you talk so nonsense, slander us so much? I am extremely sad, I am not thin on you Wang Yuan, and Mao'er also respects you very much, how can you do this? Xuanzong's face turned pale and muttered.

Wang Yuan sneered: "I'm talking nonsense? I'm afraid what I'm saying is exactly the truth. You may have had illusions and hopes for your son. But now you understand that once you return to Chang'an, your son will not let you live, so you are afraid, and you would rather die in Chengdu than return to Chang'an. That's because you know that I will never touch you in Chengdu, and I don't dare to make a mistake to you if you eat it. But Emperor Tai, do you think I, Wang Yuan, will allow you to be so willful? I said, whether you want it or not, I will send you to Chang'an, so that you and your precious son can go to the meeting. Your father and son haven't seen each other for a long time, don't you want them? ”

Xuanzong looked at Wang Yuan in a daze and said, "Wang Yuan, I treat you well, aren't you my grace today?" How can you do that? Do you really want to rebel? ”

Wang Yuan sneered: "Emperor Taishang, you are indeed not thin on me, but am I Wang Yuan thin on your Li family?" In the past few years of my Wang Yuan, which day has I had a peaceful birthday? Either in a bloody battle with the enemy on the battlefield, or in the midst of the exhausting journey of eating, drinking, snow, and traveling. I don't dare to say how much credit there is, but I, Wang Yuan, once worked for Datang wholeheartedly, hoping that Datang and the people can be more stable and comfortable. In the end, however, I was met with a lot of suspicions. Do you dare to say that you trust me Wang Yuan wholeheartedly? You have spread rumors everywhere that I have a desire to rebel, and you have spared no effort to use means to contain me. I am fighting in the front, and you are in the rear with Fang Xuan and King Shou to cut off my military rations and cut off my back road. I wholeheartedly put down the rebellion and killed the enemy and settled the people. But your father and son went to discuss with the Hui people to borrow troops, and did not hesitate to lead the Hu soldiers at the cost of dividing the city and splitting the land, just to be able to conquer Chang'an City in advance and control Chang'an City. I'm afraid that after I take control of Chang'an, I will threaten the imperial power of your Li family. Isn't that the truth what I'm talking about? ”

"Isn't it a trust in you that I have given you the post of prime minister and the right to dictate military affairs? Wang Yuan, you are too extreme, you think too biased. Am I what you think? Xuanzong shouted.

"The position of the prime minister? Do you think I want to be in this position? After Fang Xuan's death, the Emperor Taishang insisted on adding the post of Xiangguo to me, do you think I don't know your mind? You just want the people of the world to link Fang Xuan's death with my becoming the prime minister. Later, it was indeed as you wished, and there were rumors in the market that I killed Fang Xuan in order to seize the phase, which caused me a lot of damage to my reputation. And the right to self-dictatorship in military affairs, that's not what you want to give, but what you have to give. Who is responsible for the First Battle of Tongguan? Isn't it because the imperial court wants to employ people but also hinders them in the rear? sent and the chamberlain to pull back. What does a chamberlain in the palace know about fighting? But his words were believed by the emperor. Feng Changqing was killed, and Gao Xianzhi was dismissed. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers and horses were destroyed. The loss of Tongguan, the loss of Chang'an, and the great emperor also fled westward in a hurry, this is a great lesson. But the most ridiculous thing is that after such a big lesson, the Emperor Taishang failed to learn the lesson, and you still have to point fingers in military affairs, which is really a sad thing. The emperor asked the ministers to lead the army to quell the rebellion, but of course the ministers could not follow the mistakes of the previous car, so the ministers could only put forward the conditions of military self-specialization, which was also to quell the rebellion in An Lushan more smoothly. However, it is regarded by you as self-righteous and self-respecting. ”

Xuanzong waved his hand and said, "What do you say about what he did in the past?" Didn't I rehabilitate Feng Changqing later? I have not erased your credit. I heard that this time the court announced that you have been named the king of the county, isn't this the favor of the court to you? ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "What kind of grace is just my heart." Didn't the Emperor know the purpose of this move? Why play pantomime riddles again? ”

Xuanzong suddenly pointed at Wang Yuan's nose and shouted angrily: "Wang Yuan, the world is my Li family, you are all courtiers who eat my Li family, isn't it natural to serve my Li family?" Slow to say that the court is not thin on you Wang Yuan, but you have been wronged, so what? The king told the minister to die, and the minister had to die, this is the way to be loyal to the king. ”

Wang Yuan shouted coldly: "Emperor Taishang, can you take back your set?" If you lie to Yan Zhenqing and they are okay, if you want to lie to me, then you are wrong. ”

"Presumptuous. You're too presumptuous! What do you want? Are you going to have a showdown with me today, and you want to rebel? Xuanzong shouted angrily.

Wang Yuan sneered: "Emperor Taishang, in addition to using these words to scare people, do you have any new ideas?" But if it is not what you want, will it all be rebellion? I have some sympathy for An Lushan now. He has a rebellious heart, but he is not frightened by you. Once the big hat of rebellion is buckled on the head, there is no way back. So I think that even if he doesn't want to rebel, sooner or later he will be forced to rebel. ”

"It's ridiculous, you actually sympathize with An Lushan. Such a traitor intends to take away my Tang Dynasty, and you actually speak for him. Xuanzong's face turned pale, and he gritted his teeth and said angrily.

Wang Yuan looked at Xuanzong quietly and said, "Emperor Taishang, I have a question I want to ask you." But anyone who does not obey the orders of your Li family is the one who should be destroyed by heaven and earth? ”

"Of course, my Li family is the true dragon son of heaven, and it is the will of heaven to command all the people. But anyone who does not obey the emperor's orders is a chaotic minister and thief, and everyone will be punished. Xuanzong straightened up and shouted.

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Your Li family is the true dragon emperor?" So when your Li family seized the Great Sui Dynasty, did you care about the feelings of the Great Sui royal family? If the emperor of the Sui Dynasty asked Gaozu why he rebelled and seized his country, how should Gaozu answer? ”

Xuanzong opened his mouth for a long time and shouted: "The Sui Dynasty has been exhausted, and when the world is in chaos, Gaozu came out in response to the mandate of heaven, it is for the great task of heaven, what's wrong?" ”

Wang Yuan sneered: "So what now? Do you know that the Tang Dynasty is exhausted? Do you know that the destiny of heaven is not descended on others? How can you say that these people are rebels? That's a good thing. ”

Xuanzong shouted: "How can my Datang be exhausted? During my reign, the world was abundant, and all dynasties came to congratulate me. My Datang is the number one power in the world. I'm in the prime of life. ”

"However, that's just an empty shelf." Wang Yuan sneered: "One finger pushed it down." An Lushan will join forces, and your prosperous Tang Dynasty will disappear. This is what you call the number of qi is in full swing? When the Tang Dynasty was in crisis, you were still watching the dance of neon clothes and feathers in the hundred gardens, and you didn't notice anything at all. You used to be a good emperor, but it was your incompetence that made the Tang Dynasty exhausted. And when the time of danger has come, you do not think about your mistakes, but at the slightest respite you begin to use means, suspecting you as a loyal courtier. You are not Yao Shunyu soup, in the future history, you will probably be on the same level as Sui Yang. ”

"Shut up, stop talk, how can I be a Sui Yang? I won't let you say that. I'm not allowed to say that. Xuanzong's face turned red, and he shouted angrily.

Wang Yuan sneered: "Emperor Taishang, don't learn from Tian Shehan, don't lose your last demeanor." If I could be you, I would go back to Beijing and see what the son who had placed your hope in would do to you. I'm not trying to force you, I'm just trying to show you the true face of His Majesty today. ”

Xuanzong shook his head and shouted, "Don't force me, don't force me." If you push me too much, I will die in this scattered flower building. Let everyone in the world know that it was you, Wang Yuan, who forced me to die. ”

Wang Yuan looked at Xuanzong coldly and said softly: "Emperor Taishang, do you remember what happened on Ma Weipo?" A person who can give up even the woman he loves the most, in order to save his throne and life, how do you make me believe that he will give up his life himself? Emperor Taishang, you will not commit suicide, because you can't be ruthless. And even if you do commit suicide, you can't threaten me. Do you think I care much about having another black cauldron on my back? I used to care, but now I don't care anymore. ”

Xuanzong looked at Wang Yuan blankly, and what he saw in Wang Yuan's eyes was indifference and mockery. This look sends chills down the face. He knew that the person in front of him was no longer the Wang Yuan who was in Chang'an back then. And he is no longer the same person he was back then.

"Wang Yuan, what happened on Ma Weipo, I knew that what I did was wrong at that time, but I had no choice. There's no way back. What would you do if it were you? You tell me. Xuanzong said sadly.

"The Emperor, I don't know what I will do. But one thing is for sure, I will fight to the death for the people around me. People stand in the world, do something and do something, the bottom line cannot be lost, otherwise what should happen if you live? If the emperor can protect the people around him to death, it will be a good story for the ages. And the Emperor did the opposite, you betrayed the people around you, in order to protect yourself. You don't love anyone else, you love just yourself. You are a selfish person to the extreme. Wang Yuan said slowly.

"How dare you say that? Is that what I think you are? Wang Yuan, you are so bold, you are really bold. Xuanzong sat at the head of the bed and muttered with a pale face.

"Emperor Taishang, what he said was open and honest and honest, and what the minister said was what he said from his heart. I know that the truth is harsh, and the emperor must not like to hear it. That's it, the minister won't say much. Tomorrow is the Dragon Boat Festival, and the minister has to go back to the house to try if the summer clothes made for me by my wife fit well. Tomorrow, there will be a dragon boat race on the Minjiang River, and there is also a dragon boat team in my house to participate, and I will personally go into battle to row the dragon boat. The minister has retired, and your majesty should recuperate. Wang Yuan got up and saluted, turned around and left.

"Wait, I still have something to tell you." Xuanzong hurriedly shouted.

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "If there is anything else to say between you and me, I have already said what should be said." ”

Xuanzong swallowed and foamed at the mouth and said: "Wang Yuan, I admit it, I am afraid to return to the capital, I don't want to go back to the capital." Otherwise, I have a proposal, would you like to hear it? ”

Wang Yuan frowned and said, "What proposal?" ”

Xuanzong thought for a while and said, "I know that you are obsessed with Li Mao's accession to the throne, otherwise, you will help me regain the great treasure, and I will rely on you from now on." When I become the emperor, you have no opinion. I will hand over state affairs to you, and I will rely on you as much as I rely on Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong. I'm still strong, and I can still be a ...... No...... Emperor of twenty years. You and I will work together to revive the glory and prosperity of the Tang Dynasty and achieve a good story through the ages. What do you think? ”

Wang Yuan looked at Xuanzong in surprise, and a smile slowly appeared on his face. Xuanzong thought that he had a plan, and was about to strike while the iron was hot, and Wang Yuan laughed loudly. The laughter was unbridled and harsh.

"What are you laughing at? Don't you like this proposal? Then I'll come up with another solution. Xuanzong shouted.

"You really still have the heart to re-ascend to the throne, and you really have the ambition to die. But has the Emperor heard of this and that time? Does the Emperor still think that the people of the world still recognize you, the former lord of the world? It's hard to recover when covered with water, Emperor Taishang, don't have such a dream again. You said that you should rely on me as much as you rely on Li Linfu and Yang Guozhong, but I have witnessed the fate of these two people. I don't want to die like Li Linfu and be dug up and exposed, betrayed and hacked to death like Yang Guozhong. Hehehe, Emperor Taishang, when will you understand that the universe has changed, the heavens and the earth have changed, and this piece of heaven is no longer the same piece of heaven as before. Hahaha, this is the most ridiculous joke I've ever heard in my life. ”

Wang Yuan laughed and walked towards the door of the room. Xuanzong's face was like ashes