Li Hui was a little overwhelmed by Wang Yuan's cold question. Although he did think that he was the most suitable in his heart, how could he say such words, and how could he dare to respond to Wang Yuan's words.

"This ...... Marshal Wang said with a smile, I, Li Heng, still have self-knowledge, and no one can take my turn to be the crown prince, my father...... Hey...... My father didn't have me in his eyes at all. ”

Wang Yuan smiled, Li Heng did not say that he was incapable, but that it was impossible for Xuanzong to make him the crown prince, and the implication was that although he was suitable, he was suffering from his father's disappreciation. In fact, the words reveal the desire for the crown prince.

"His Royal Highness King Feng, everything in this world is actually man-made, there is nothing absolutely impossible, and there is nothing absolutely possible. Take Emperor Taizong, whom you admire, for example, although he was capable, he was not a prince. You still have to fight for it yourself. There is nothing in the world that is not earned, you have to work hard yourself, you have to fight for yourself, you will have a chance. ”

Li Heng looked at Wang Yuan in surprise, Wang Yuan's words were very suggestive, and the implication was that he didn't fight for it, and he might not become a prince. Could it be that the new Wang Xiangguo, Marshal Wang, who commanded the Tang army, intended to help him? Thinking of this, Li Heng was excited. If you can get Wang Yuan's help, then you will have a great confidence in competing for the position of prince. Who is Wang Yuan? That is now the first person in Datang to hold military and political power. Yesterday's death of Fang Xuan made everyone understand that Wang Yuan is the current minister, and His Majesty will give him three points.

And Li Heng has her own little secrets. When he learned that he had been assigned to quell the rebellion with the army, Li Heng was very happy. Because he could take this opportunity to get in touch with Wang Yuan, which was also the only purpose of his army. So knowing that Xuanzong sent him to the army not because of his disgust, he still came. If you can really get Wang Yuan's support, it can be regarded as the most satisfying ending and the most amazing harvest of this trip.

Of course, Li Heng didn't dare to ask directly, although according to his temper, he wanted to say to Wang Yuan directly: "Please help me to get the position of crown prince." But he didn't know what would happen after he said that. In case the secret of his heart was exposed, and Wang Yuan had no intention of doing so, wouldn't he immediately fall into passivity. If this matter is known by my father, I am afraid that I will not have a chance in this life.

"Marshal Wang, this king really has no idea of seeking the crown prince. The crown prince's position is a virtuous and talented person, and this king asks himself that his virtue and talent are shallow, so he does not dare to covet it. Marshal Wang said that everything must be fought for, but this matter cannot be won over. This king often thinks that what you can fight for is naturally what belongs to you, and what you don't want to fight for is what you can't fight for. So the king doesn't intend to bother with what he can't get. Li Heng didn't want to expose his bottom line, so he said this euphemistically and rationally.

Wang Yuan looked at him for a long time, and suddenly laughed: "I see, that's a pity." His Royal Highness King Feng turned out to be such an indifferent person, but I looked away. I was thinking...... Hey, that's it, let's not talk about it. It's getting late, and we've had a lot of wine, so I think we're all excited about it today, so let's drink it another day. ”

Li Heng was silent, and he regretted it for a while. I should have confessed my thoughts directly about those words just now. Now it's okay, I retract myself, and this Wang Yuan doesn't want to talk about it. If Wang Yuan really had the heart to help him, wouldn't he have wasted a great opportunity?

Wang Yuan stood up and wanted to give Li Heng a salute. saw Li Heng sitting still in a daze, looking thoughtful.

Wang Yuan smiled: "What? Isn't His Royal Highness King Feng still having fun? You can't drink it anymore, drinking alcohol in the army is a big taboo, and tonight is already an exception. ”

Li Heng suddenly got up, bowed to Wang Yuanshen, and said in a deep voice: "Marshal Wang, Li Heng still has inner words to say to Marshal Wang, I don't want to go back to sleep yet." If I don't say that, I'm afraid I won't be able to sleep. ”

Wang Yuan was stunned for a moment, and said with a smile: "After talking all night, aren't they all the words of my heart?" ”

Li Heng hurriedly said: "It's the words of my heart, but I haven't dared to say this sentence." But I think if I don't, maybe I'll miss an opportunity. ”

Wang Yuan's heart is like a mirror, what should come will always come, but it is faster than he imagined. I thought that this Li Heng would hold back for a while before revealing his scheming, but it seems that he is in a high position and can't hold it back.

Wang Yuan sat down slowly, turned on the lights, and said with a smile: "What he said so solemnly, Ben Shuai seems to have to listen to it." ”

Li Heng arched his hand and said, "Thank you." ”

"Say it." Wang Yuandao.

Li Heng nodded slightly, sat there quietly, but didn't speak for a long time. The tent was silent, and there was the restless sound of horses and livestock in the camp at night, as well as the faint sound of forest waves in the mountains passing through the forest, but even with these sounds, Wang Yuan seemed to be able to hear Li Heng's fast-beating heartbeat.

Wang Yuan didn't urge him, he took a glass of wine and slowly took a small sip, he just needed to wait quietly at the moment, as long as Li Heng wanted to speak, he would naturally say it. Finally, Li Heng moved and spoke.

"Marshal Wang, just now you asked me who is suitable for the position of crown prince, so can I ask you this question as well? In Marshal Wang's view, who does the father belong to? Does Marshal Wang have a candidate in mind? ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "You've been thinking about it for a long time, do you want to ask me this?" The prince is an interesting person, who is not concerned about this matter, but wants to inquire about it. ”

Li Heng's face turned red, and he said in a low voice: "If Marshal Wang is inconvenient to say it clearly, then that's it." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "What is inconvenient for me to say clearly, the choice of the prince is something to be done, and I am also the Xiangguo of the Tang Dynasty, how can this matter not be considered?" Since you asked, I might as well tell you the truth. I don't dare to be presumptuous about the person in His Majesty's mind, but anyone with a discerning eye can see it, and I don't need to elaborate on it. But I don't think the man in His Majesty's mind is the right person. If you want me to say who you want...... All I can say is that until now I haven't had a clear candidate. Because now my mind is on countering the rebellion, maybe when the proposal to establish a prince is mentioned soon, I will seriously think about this candidate. ”

Li Heng swallowed and said in a low voice: "Marshal Wang always has standards, such as what kind of person can be elected as the crown prince, and what kind of person has no chance, this is always something to consider." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said, "Your Highness wants to find out what I think, right?" It's funny, I thought you should have paid more attention to your majesty's thoughts. That's it, I'll tell you what I think. It seems to me that all the sons of His Majesty have equal opportunities, and no one has an advantage over the other. Although the consistent rule is to stand long, this rule has long existed in name only. When it comes to virtue, none of the more than a dozen princes is more virtuous, at least in my opinion. There's an opportunity for all. If I am biased, I would probably prefer someone who can actively strive for it rather than cringe into it. Those who actively strive for it will also make a difference to Datang in the future. ”

Wang Yuan looked at Li Heng with sparkling eyes, waiting for the bite of the prey's own hook. He has already cast the bait, if Li Heng really intends to compete for the position of prince, it is impossible for him not to bite the hook.

Of course, Li Heng refused to miss this opportunity, especially Wang Yuan's meaning became more and more obvious. Equal opportunity means that he is also in his consideration. And if he pretends to hide it again, he will not be regarded by Wang Yuan as a person who does not want to actively fight, then he will be eliminated from the selection by Wang Yuan, which is absolutely impossible.

Li Heng suddenly stood up, bowed to the ground with his fists in his hands, and gave Wang Yuan a deep salute. Wang Yuan pretended to be surprised and said, "What is the prince doing?" ”

Li Heng raised his eyes and looked at Wang Yuan and said quietly: "Listening to the marshal's words, I know that I shouldn't slack off on this matter." Although I don't think I'm the best candidate for the crown prince, I'm also the son of my father, and I also have the heart to revive the Tang Dynasty. Part of the reason why I didn't seek the crown prince position was because I was at a disadvantage and couldn't compete with other princes, so I was disheartened. In other words, my father didn't care about me, and no one supported me. But I never thought I wasn't qualified. The marshal's words just now woke me up like an empowerment point, and I also had the heart to serve the Tang Dynasty. For the sake of the Tang Dynasty and the well-being of the tens of millions of Li people, I cannot abandon it, but should actively strive for it and shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Tang Dynasty. However, I am really weak. But if I can get Marshal Wang to help me, I will fight hard and never slack off. I wonder if Marshal Wang can help me? ”

Wang Yuan can be 100% sure that Li Heng is definitely Xuanzong's own son. The person who said these words in such a high-sounding manner without blushing and without a heartbeat must be born to Xuanzong. What is for the well-being of tens of millions of people in the Tang Dynasty, and what is responsible for the world, these words are all, to put it bluntly, I just want to be the emperor.

After Li Heng finished speaking, he looked at Wang Yuan with blank eyes, waiting for Wang Yuan's answer.

"I see, it turns out that King Feng really said something wrong just now." Wang Yuan smacked his lips and said.

"Please forgive Marshal Wang, it's not that I don't want to confide in me. It's just that it's not appropriate to say that. At a sensitive time when I am about to be crowned prince, wouldn't it be ...... if I reveal my intention to compete for the crown prince Isn't it...... In short, it is inappropriate. ”

Wang Yuan smiled: "I understand, I understand." I'm afraid that it will cause His Majesty's dissatisfaction, and I'm afraid that Your Majesty will blame you for your delusional thoughts, right? ”

"Exactly, it's not that I don't trust Marshal Wang, it's just that as you said, I have scruples." Li Heng smacked his lips and said.

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "I understand." ”

"Then ...... Can Marshal Wang help me? If Marshal Wang helps, I, Li Heng, will be grateful. I don't dare to promise anything, in short, if Marshal Wang helps to find the position of crown prince, the future will ......"

Wang Yuan frowned and waved his hand to interrupt him: "Needless to say, the future will not rely on promises, I only look at actions, not promises." You are a big pie, and you are not attractive to me. ”

Li Heng said embarrassedly: "I...... I didn't mean that, I meant to say ......"

"Your Royal Highness King Feng, please forgive me for being blunt, I can't give you a satisfactory answer for the time being, and I can't promise to help you ascend to the crown prince's throne." Wang Yuan said in a deep voice.