Long before Wu Sansi was slaughtered by the former deposed prince, Empress Wei had already begun to arrange. And after the palace change of Li Chongjun last year, the actions of Empress Wei, who collected the power of the Wu clan and reused the Wei clan to control the government on a large scale, accelerated more and more, because of this, everyone in the room knew that Empress Wei had the intention to follow the old path of his mother-in-law, Emperor Zetianwu, but he knew it, but when Liu Youqiu said categorically that the period of Empress Wei's movement would not pass next year, except for Tang Cheng, everyone in the room couldn't help but be shocked in their hearts.

This year is coming to an end.

"For several years, crape myrtle has been dark, the country's fortunes have not been bright, the country has been in turmoil and demons have been born", Li Longji's heavy sigh began, causing a sigh in the main house that fell silent because of Liu Youqiu's words. Li Tang has indeed been too unhappy over the years, not to mention that the first queen changed to the Zhou Dynasty and Tang Dynasty, and wantonly killed the royal family. Just said that in the past, Zhang Khan Zhi and others, "Wu Zetian, who was very old of the five kings, was seriously ill, and the palace became reconstituted, and it was only a few years before the royal family produced an equally ambitious Empress Wei.

Last year, the shock wave of the palace change of the abolished prince Li Chongjun has not completely dissipated, and a new palace change is already brewing at the sight. In this situation, under the current situation that the emperor has been completely controlled by Empress Wei, and the government is under the control of the two parties of Wu and Wei, if you want to set the situation again to avoid the recurrence of the tragedy of the clan, the only way to deal with the palace change is another bloody palace change.

Zhang Cambodia's palace changes, Li Chongjun's palace changes, Wei Hou's palace changes when the mountains and rains are coming, and then the palace changes for this palace change...... Palace change, or palace change, the splendid Daming Palace on the Longyuan of Chang'an City has been completely shrouded in a blood mist, and it is difficult for the Tang Dynasty to reach the point where the regime change can only be completed through bloodshed? Gaozu and Taizong single-handedly created the earth, and this dynasty can withstand the impact of several palace changes......

"Yes. The country is in turmoil to see loyal ministers, and the board knows people's hearts", it is in this low sigh. Sitting on the couch, Li Longji changed his voice and laughed loudly. "I am born to be useful, born in the world. It's time for me."

These words are also ordinary, but when they were spoken by the heroic Li Longji in the midst of a depressed atmosphere, they inexplicably had a force to stir people's hearts.

This feeling is not clear, but it is true that some people are born to mobilize the emotions of others, such as Li Longji in front of him.

The ensuing meeting lasted nearly an hour before it ended. During this period of time, the biggest result of the people's meeting was to make Li Longji not return to the fiefdom of Linzi. Instead, stay in Chang'an to strain. However, when it comes to how to respond and how to respond, the results of this meeting are too few.

It was in the process of observing the meeting that Tang Cheng really understood Li Longji's predicament. Speaking of which, in addition to the pride and determination of the third king of Linzi County, the strength necessary for the adaptation is almost nothing.

Now he has no ministers to take refuge in, and Liu Youqiu and others gathered around him are all petty officials who can't get on the stage; There is no army to fight with, and although there are a few generals here today, they are only middle-class military attaches in the Ten Thousand Cavalry Army; As for the eunuchs in the palace who are necessary for the palace change, they can't even see a personal shadow.

Although he was born in the palace of the Prime Minister of Anguo. But Li Longji is not a son-in-law. It's not the eldest son, for those high-ranking ministers and generals. Li Longji, the place where the third son was born, is too far away from the center of the government, and the value of the place of refuge is too small. It's so small that it's negligible.

After listening to it for a while, Tang Chengcai finally understood. Speaking of which, the only strength that Li Longji can get his hands on now is the group of Hu businessmen in Yangzhou, although he used the name of the king of Anguo when he accepted these Hu businessmen, but no matter what the means, it is precisely because of these Hu businessmen that Li Longji has a stable source of wealth.

In addition, the current Li Longji is really lackluster in terms of strength.

Listening to this hour, Tang Cheng's heart was really cold. This time he ran over with great interest, originally with the intention of using Li Longji's strength to get through Princess Taiping's door, but he only showed up after he came......

What kind of surprise it would be to think that there is a millionaire who can help you when you are in a hurry, and it seems that you still have a good relationship with that millionaire, and you can see hope in the midst of disappointment; However, when you actually find the millionaire doorman, you suddenly realize that he is actually a poor ghost with the title of rich man, this feeling......

The current Tang Chengcheng feels like this, damn it, he was fooled, he was completely in the history books. Li Longji, who had worked hard in Yangzhou before, was still a poor bastard until now.

Counting on Li Longji to catch Princess Taiping and then get a Jinshi quota, it seems that at least for the moment, it is completely out of play. Knowing this, Tang Cheng sighed helplessly.

Originally, when I came out of Daocheng, I thought that the imperial examination was unattainable, and it was out of reach because of this sudden change, life! It's like a roller coaster, full of surprises all the time.

"Ah Cheng, what did you say?" , Zhang Liang, who was sitting next to Tang Cheng, couldn't hear Tang Cheng's muttering clearly, and turned sideways and asked.

"I say that things are bizarre and often unexpected."

"Yes, who would have thought that Empress Wei would do it so quickly, and His Majesty would be so indulgent to her", the heavy sigh was only a matter of a moment, and Zhang Liang's spirit immediately rose again, "But born in this world at this time, my generation is at the right time, Ah Cheng, maybe you and I will one day be able to draw on the Lingyan Pavilion and set up an immortal deed."

"What about drawing Ling Yan Pavilion? This palace change, it's unfathomable, and the death of dozens of people is like a drizzle! Looking at Zhang Liang with a generous face, Tang Cheng still didn't say this sentence in his heart after all.

There is a big gap between people, and the gap between people's ideas in different eras is even bigger!

At this moment, Zhang Liang, who heard the sound of a stool in the room, pulled Tang Cheng's clothes, "The meeting is over, Ah Cheng, you wait." The third prince will see you later".

After a while, everyone in the house had dispersed, and Li Longji, who had sent everyone away, turned around and walked to the door. smiled and beckoned, "Let's go." Study Talk".

Li Longji's study is very large, and the books are in order. Sandalwood curls, but the most striking thing in this study is not these, but the longbow hanging on the front wall.

Seeing Tang Li's eyes on the longbow. Li Longjishao, who sat down behind the bookcase first, said: "This is the holy relic used by the ancestor Emperor Taizong when he quelled the Western Turkic troubles."

"Good bow!" , After Tang Cheng praised it. looked up the bow, and then saw the wild grass banner of the dragon flying and the phoenix dancing:

I was born to be useful!

The cursive script is hearty, and it is really very expressive to write such a poem with such words. For Tang Cheng, he has been practicing calligraphy for a long time, and he can really appreciate the charm of this character.

After watching it quietly for a while, Tang Cheng couldn't help but praise after all: "Xing is unprovoked, the pen is broken, good words!" ”。“ Since Chu Henan, Zhang Lushi has been the first national calligrapher, so he spent me an urn of good Jiannan spring brew for this piece. How can it be bad? ”。 Li Longji, who sat down casually in the study, looked at Tang Cheng with interest, and said with a casual smile: "Only Zhang Lu's calligraphy is worthy of these seven words."

"Oh!".

Seeing Tang Cheng turn his head. Li Longji stretched out his hand and pointed to the stool on the side of the bookcase, but his mouth did not stop, "This king has long intended to hang a banner in the study to encourage himself, but for many years he has not been able to choose the favorite verses, so he occasionally has a heart and is often used by others.

At this point, Li Longji, who was originally sitting casually, suddenly sat up straight, and stared at Tang Chengdao with the coercion of leaning forward: "Tang Cheng, why did you do that when you were in Yangzhou last year?" ”。

Tang Cheng had already prepared for Li Longji's question, after all, the two had never known each other before, but he leaned towards Li Longji without hesitation in the Yangzhou matter, and the two finally met today, it would be strange if Li Sanlang didn't ask.

"I was born in a family of generations of farming in the countryside of Yunxi County, Jinzhou, Shannan East Province, the family is poor and sick, just more than two years ago, my biggest idea is still to hope to study in the village school for a few years, and one day I can find a big gentleman in the county to support my parents", when talking about the old things at the beginning of the crossing, Tang Cheng had a pure smile flowing from the bottom of his heart, "However, the world is bizarre, since Lord Zhang took over as the commander of Yunxi County, my situation has changed dramatically, first from the village to the county school, Later, I got a job in the county government, and then from the county to the state, and then to the observation of the yamen, in the final analysis, the changes in my life were really caused by the order of Zhang County."

As Tang Chengyun spoke lightly, Li Longji slowly relaxed his posture, especially when he heard Tang Cheng say that his biggest idea in the past was to find a job as a big gentleman in the county town, he was stunned at first, and then couldn't help but laugh, it was between this smile, his momentum that had just leaned forward was gone, and the atmosphere in the study became relaxed.

"Therefore, I am deeply grateful to Zhang Xianling, and its influence on me is also great", he didn't care about Li Longji's changes, Tang Cheng still recalled in a faint tone: "I still remember the night when I first saw Zhang Xianling, I had the honor to accompany Master Zhang to admire the moon with my teacher. His Royal Highness the King of the County, do you know who Zhang County Ling is talking about? ”。

Facing Tang Cheng's eyes, Li Longji unconsciously straightened up his waist that had just been relaxed, and a smile appeared on his face and became a little more reserved, "Who?" ”。

Seeing him like this, Tang Cheng smiled quietly in his heart, although Li Longji now looks sharp because of his prime, but also because of his age, his experience and temperament are far from being cultivated at home, and when he hears the good words of praise, the more he tries to hide it, the more he shows his traces.

"The one who makes Zhang County Commander praise is His Royal Highness the King of the County." Tang Cheng's face did not change at all, it also takes skill to say good things and praise a person, and Tang Chengcheng is practicing this skill at this moment, "This is the first time I have heard of His Highness's name, but because of this, the words came from the mouth of my great grace Zhang County." It is a deep memory, and then I heard about the feat of His Royal Highness the King of the County when he was eight years old, and the first queen personally praised the good story of my family's thousands of miles of horses, etc. I have never seen His Highness or his person. But it has been famous for a long time. By yes, when in Yangzhou. When faced with the choice between Zhang Liang and Xue Dongdi, I naturally found Brother Zhang."

After saying so much in one breath, Tang Cheng paused and looked at Li Longji with a slight smile and said, "After seeing His Royal Highness the King of the County with my own eyes today, the more convinced I am that Yangzhou's choice that day was not wrong!" ”。 At the end of the words, Tang Cheng's face was solemn with a calm smile. The three words "not wrong" were directly beaten by him word by word, and it was categorical.

Excited by Tang Cheng's changing tone, Li Longji's face also became solemn, and after listening to it, he didn't speak, just stared at Tang Cheng with a pair of eyes.

In Li Longji's scorching gaze, Tang Chengdi's face and even his eyes did not change in the slightest, and after a long time, Li Longji smiled when he leaned back, stroked his palms and praised: Tang Chengdi, who gave birth to my talents and must be useful, did not disappoint me."

After laughing. Li Longji got up and poured out two cups of tea himself. While handing it to Tang Cheng, he suddenly said, "What do you think about the meeting in the main room?" ”。

Hearing this, Tang Cheng's hand, who was taking the tea, trembled. At this moment, he knew that Li Longji had truly accepted him from his heart.

At this time, the study was alone, Tang Cheng looked at Li Longji in front of him, and felt that he no longer had the light that he had when he first met. This feeling is really strange, in just over an hour, why has there been such a big change in looking at the same person? Maybe it's because he understands the details of Li Longji, or maybe it's because after getting along for more than an hour, he has the impression that Li Longji has finally come out of the yellowed history book and has become a big living person? What the specific reason is, Tang Cheng himself is not clear.

The only thing he understood was that when he put down the tea cup in his hand and took a sip, Li Longji on the other side no longer had the light in his eyes when he first saw him, and he was just an ordinary person with a more noble status.

Li Longji didn't ask him who the "Zhang County Order" was, which Tang Cheng appreciated, and it was indeed a quick thing to talk to someone who didn't care about the details.

Because of Li Longji's directness and the change in mentality, Tang Cheng, who put down the teacup, no longer had the psychological shock he had when he first met, and his mentality returned to normal, and he spoke as directly as before, "I completely agree with what Lord Liu Youqiu said, the day when Empress Wei does it will definitely not be able to delay next year." His Royal Highness said to respond, but he was stupid, and he really couldn't think of any other way for His Highness to respond except for another palace change."

Liu Youqiu and the others had a meeting in the main room for more than an hour just now, and they were all about strain, although they had already had the consciousness and psychological preparation for palace change, but no one directly said these two words. Gong Bian and other complicity in rebellion, and rebellion is a clear "ten rebellion" crimes written in "Tang Law Shu", for those who have received the education of Zhongjun since childhood, such direct words are really unspeakable.

Therefore, when Li Longji heard these two words popping out of Tang Cheng's mouth without disguise, his body shook suddenly, "Palace change!" ”。

Change. For the enemy, if you don't fight, she will never fall", at this point, Tang Cheng looked up at the horn hard bow hanging on the wall, "If Your Highness wants to be for the government, for the world, and to reproduce the great cause of Emperor Taizong, then the only way to change this response is to change the palace."

Tang Cheng's words were generous and powerful, and they sounded very demagogic, and Li Longji, who was listening quietly, did not speak, but his eyes had turned to the bull horn hard bow on the wall in silence.

Seeing this, the corners of Tang Cheng's mouth quietly showed a smile, "If the general is not clear, the three armies are unstable, after His Highness has established the fundamental method of contingency, the rest of the preparations are to make efforts to the palace change." Emperor Taizong said: Reading history can learn from the present. Throughout the history books, any successful palace change is inseparable from the support of three things. Ministers, soldiers, eunuchs".

"Needless to say, the role of soldiers and horses is self-evident; The eunuch is an indispensable person who knows the details of the palace, knows himself and knows the enemy, and will not be defeated in a hundred battles, so there is no need to say much about this section; As for Wenchen, it may be useless at the beginning of the palace change, but if you want to quickly calm down the situation and achieve your goal after the palace change, you can't do without them", saying so much in one breath, Tang Cheng stopped talking, paused for a moment and said softly: "But I don't know what these three things Your Highness has?" ”。

"This king has lived in the Linzi fiefdom for a long time since he became an adult......", after turning his head and only saying this half sentence, Li Longji sighed in vain: "There is no one of the three things that you said."

Li Longji sighed in vain, Tang Cheng didn't speak, and the study fell silent for a while.

After a while, Li Longji's eyes suddenly lit up, "Tang Cheng, since you think so clearly, you must have a solution."

"His Royal Highness's business time is too short, and now the situation in Miyagi is running out, and it is too late to do water grinding work at the moment. However, I can recommend a person to His Highness, and if I can form an alliance with him, I can do all three things in an instant."

Li Longji's question was short but forceful, "Who?" ”。

"It's Her Royal Highness's aunt, Princess Taiping", Tang Cheng didn't say anything more after this sentence, and there was no need to say it again. Since the first Empress Dynasty began to focus on management, and after the previous Zhang Cambodia's mutiny, she persuaded the Empress Zetian to personally issue an edict to pass on the current situation, the potential power of Princess Taiping, and the influence on the court situation has been as great as its title, enough to "town the country", if there is anyone who can fight against the Empress Wei who is about to be arranged today, except for Princess Taiping, I really don't think about the second person.

With Li Longji's weak strength at this time, if he wants the palace to become a thing, there is really no second way to go except for forming an alliance with Princess Taiping.

When he said this, Li Longji finally couldn't sit still, "Aunt! After getting up and walking around the room with his hands in his hands, he muttered these two words to himself several times, then stopped his body and suddenly opened his mouth and asked: "With my aunt's great power, why do you need to form an alliance with this king?" It's to form an alliance, how do you know that your aunt will choose Ben

"Your Royal Highness is concerned about the chaos, this palace change is aimed at Empress Wei, both are women, can Her Royal Highness the princess go into battle in person during the palace change? Even if the princess can do it, how can she convince the people of the world? This inevitably requires the cooperation of a clan disciple. As for why he chose His Royal Highness the King of the County", Tang Cheng took a sip of the teacup, and said with a slight smile: "If the palace change becomes natural, it is good, but if it is not successful, it is the ten sins of rebellion that cannot be escaped. ”。

"It is difficult to control ......".

As soon as Li Longji said the beginning, Tang Cheng had already heard the song and knew the meaning of the song, so he said directly: "The greater the power of Her Royal Highness the Princess, the more obsessed she is in one thing, and this matter is enough to relieve Her Highness's worries."

"What's the matter?".

"The general trend of the world!" , Tang Cheng sighed faintly, "With the genius of the first queen, after thirty years of preparing to ascend the throne as the emperor, she will be changed in old age, let alone others?" And through the matter of the first queen, my Tang Dynasty really can't tolerate the second female emperor, and Her Royal Highness the princess can't see through this general trend."

Hearing this, Li Longji, who had been speechless for a long time, stopped pacing faster and faster under his feet, and compared to the wasteful sigh just now, his face showed that unique look again at this moment.

Seeing him like this, Tang Cheng also showed a smile, he knew that his words entered Li Longji's heart. Yes, what he said was what Li Longji did in history, how could he not be satisfied? And what makes him satisfied is that as long as the two families successfully form an alliance, will it be difficult for him to perform so perfectly today and then pass Li Longji to the Taiping Duke to give him a quota of Jinshike?

It is not possible to take it directly, so it is easy to find it in the song. Balancing public and private interests, that's right!