Chapter 376: Who is the Final Winner (6)

The change in the emperor's attitude pushed the courtiers to stand in line again, and the situation in the DPRK and China was undergoing subtle changes. This is a situation that Li Jiao, the king of Chu, does not want to see.

The affirmation of Li Siye's merits shows that the emperor's tolerance is undoubtedly of great significance to the officers and men of the three armies. After Kong Sheng went to Li Siye's mansion on behalf of the emperor to announce the edict, the feelings of the people of Chang'an boiled to an extreme.

And an invisible voice is quietly spreading in the streets.

More and more people are inclined that the imperial court should re-canonize Kong Sheng as the leading general and lead the army to quell the rebellion. This call became higher and higher, so that on the third day after Kong Sheng went to Li Siye's mansion to announce the edict, it suddenly rose to a pole, and under the impetus of some invisible hand, the people of Chang'an jointly made an umbrella for the people, calling on the imperial court to reuse Kong Sheng and send it to the palace to be dedicated to the emperor.

Hanyuan Hall.

Li Heng looked slightly strange in the face of the colorful Wanmin umbrella held by several palace maids and eunuchs.

The so-called Wanmin umbrella must be controlled by someone behind the scenes. The emperor knew this well, Kong Sheng was in Chang'an, in the court, and had almost no friends, which was the result of Kong Sheng's deliberate self-cleanliness and the result of the emperor's behind-the-scenes efforts. Because of Li Li's relationship, almost most of the people in the DPRK and China have a rejection of Kong Sheng, so who is behind all this?

Could it be Kong Sheng's self-directed and self-acting? Li Heng shook his head and secretly rejected his thoughts.

Could it be...... A strange color flashed in Li Heng's eyes. The name, which he had been ignoring and despising all along, came back to his mind, and he stood there for a long time, his expression changing uncertainly.

Li Fuguo, who was standing behind him, was slightly nervous.

If the emperor agrees to use Kong Sheng, it undoubtedly shows that the emperor's attitude towards Li Jiao, the king of Chu, is quietly changing. This is a less optimistic sign.

In the past few days, Li Li, the king of Chu, has also changed his strategy. He no longer insisted on holding Guo Ziyi and others accountable, but repeatedly asked to lead the army to the battle and go to the battle array to crusade against An Qingxu in Xiangzhou.

But the emperor remained strangely silent.

Li Fuguo became more and more unable to feel the emperor's pulse, and the emperor in front of him made him feel strange. The more this is the case, the more frightened he becomes, he doesn't know what cards the emperor will play, and under the emperor's mental tricks, these **** are really uneasy walking on thin ice.

At the court meeting the next day, the emperor ordered the Wanmin umbrella to be erected on the side of the palace, and even took the initiative to appoint Kong Sheng as the chief of the three marches in Henan, Hebei and Hedong, and put on armor to go out to destroy An Qingxu entrenched in Xiangzhou.

Unlike in the past, the emperor's proposal now received not only many opposing voices led by Li Jiao, but also the support of some officials led by the strategist Li Mi.

Of course, some princes of the clan led by the Li family of King Zhao also expressed their support uncharacteristically.

But just when the two parties were arguing, the news suddenly came that Kong Sheng was sick and in bed. Not only that, Kong Sheng also asked Li Yu to go to the table, asked to resign from the official position, and became a monk with his teacher Sima Chengzhen.

Sima Chengzhen is famous in the Tang Dynasty and among the government and the opposition, and many powerful people have friendships with him. Even when Li Heng was the crown prince in the past, he also met Sima Chengzhen.

Kong Sheng turned out to be Sima Chengzhen's outer disciple, which surprised many courtiers, and it also made many people suddenly realize, no wonder Kong Sheng was so unfathomable, it turned out that behind him stood the Baiyunzi Sima Chengzhen, who had the name of the old immortal of the Shangqing Sect.

The emperor naturally did not allow it, so he sent an imperial doctor to the Marquis of Chang'an Mansion to treat Kong Sheng.

After the dispersal of the dynasty, the emperor ordered Li Fuguo to visit the hospital. Immediately, the emperor ordered Yu Chaoen to visit the house again. And only an hour later, the emperor ordered Zhao Wang Li to go to the Chang'an Marquis Mansion to announce the emperor's edict.

Visiting the patient three times a day, the emperor's incomparable attention to Kong Sheng was transmitted.

In just two or three days, there was an undercurrent surging in Chang'an City.

In fact, when Zhao Wang Li was summoned to the palace, Sima Chengzhen had already left Chang'an with the Taoist boy Atai, and he was nowhere to be found. Of course, when he left, he took away a large cart of Confucian wine, a full hundred jars, enough for him to drink for more than half a year.

Chang'an Houfu.

King Zhao Li hugged his fist to Kong Sheng and said: "Kong Sheng, this king is here to visit the patient at the behest of His Majesty, but this king sees that you are light and healthy, how can you look sick?" ”

Kong Sheng returned the salute with a smile and said meaningfully: "Your Highness, Kong Sheng occasionally felt cold, but it made Your Majesty and His Highness worry about it." At this time, if Kong Sheng is not sick, won't he become a thorn in the side of many people. ”

Zhao Wang Li laughed knowingly: "The people of Chang'an have presented the Wanmin Umbrella to Your Majesty, and the call for you to take command of the expedition is very high, and there are many people in the court who support it. In the eyes of this king, why should Chang'an be hypocritical, in order to calm the world as soon as possible, and return the people of the Tang Dynasty to a bright future, you might as well take on this heavy responsibility! ”

Kong Sheng shook his head and smiled: "Your Highness, when the famous generals of the dynasty are like clouds, anyone who leads the army to the battle is actually stronger than Kong Sheng." Kong thought that why didn't His Highness take the initiative to ask Ying to lead the army to quell the rebellion? His Royal Highness is both martial and martial, and has a good reputation among the princes, if His Royal Highness goes on a campaign, he will return triumphantly one day. ”

Li was stunned, and there was a touch of solemnity and wonder in his eyes when he looked at Kong Sheng.

"This king leads the troops? Chang'anhou, you're laughing. Li immediately chuckled: "This king has the enthusiasm to serve the country and quell the rebellion, but unfortunately the world has already made a conclusion, among the princes, only the king of Chu can lead the army to fight, this king has never been welcomed, if you take the initiative to ask for help, you can only suffer from everyone's ridicule, why bother to be boring?" ”

Kong Sheng took a deep breath: "Your Highness, if you don't give it a try, how do you know the result?" is also the prince of His Majesty, His Majesty will not favor one over the other, if His Royal Highness is willing to hang his armor, Kong Sheng should speak for His Highness! ”

Li's eyes flickered.

Kong Sheng said again: "Kong Mou and His Royal Highness have a relationship, and you are honest. If His Royal Highness has no ambition, it will be assumed that Kong Sheng has not said anything. But if His Highness has such ambitions, he can't help but fight. And to compete with the King of Chu, what His Royal Highness lacks is not His Majesty's favor, but military prestige! ”

The corners of Li Xi's mouth twitched, but he sighed: "Chang'an Hou, it's not that this king doesn't want to fight, and it's not that this king doesn't dare to go into battle to kill the enemy, but - that is, this king takes the initiative to ask for help, don't say that the king of Chu will try his best to oppose it, even His Majesty will not allow it." ”

Kong Sheng couldn't help but laugh: "Kong Mou concludes that this time, Your Majesty will approve it, and will definitely give His Highness this opportunity." In Kong's view, His Majesty may have already made a decision, and in less than three or two days, His Majesty will issue an edict and swear to go on the expedition...... As for the leader—"

Kong Sheng wanted to speak and stopped.

Li shook his head: "The candidate for the main general is either the King of Chu or Chang'an. This king prefers that his father will canonize you as the chief of the three marches. ”

Kong Sheng chuckled: "It is impossible for King Chu, and it is even more impossible for Kong!" Your Highness, this is an opportunity, and if you don't seize it, it will be difficult in the future. ”

Li's face changed. Kong Sheng stared at him calmly, and said in his heart, Li Department, Li Department, if you don't even have this bit of courage, why should you compete with Li Li for the position of prince? And if you are just Liu Adou who can't be supported, Lao Tzu's support for you will be limited to this.

After a while, Li Tie gritted his teeth and said categorically: "Then, this king will dare to give it a try!" Tomorrow morning, the king will take the initiative to ask for help, and see how his father decides! ”

Kong Sheng laughed when he heard this, and nodded.

No one knows better than Kong Sheng the careful layout of the Li family behind the scenes. He never gave up competing with Li Li for the position of prince, but he was never valued by the courtiers. Although Li Jiao was also wary of the Li family, the real opponents who could be qualified to become his real opponent to the position of prince in Li Jiao's heart were only Empress Zhang and the two princes born to Empress Zhang.

This is the cleverness of the Li family, but it is also his greatest weakness.

No one took him seriously, including the emperor. If he had been obscure, how could his name be on the list of princes?

Chu Wangfu.

Li Kuo and other important ministers of the DPRK and China gathered, and the generals of the Southern Ya Forbidden Army and the Northern Gate Forbidden Army were also present. Li Li looked around at everyone with gloomy eyes. He had tried his best to exert pressure on the emperor, but the emperor was uncharacteristically slow to move. Moreover, there are all kinds of signs that the emperor still has the idea of using Kong Sheng to lead the army again.

If Chang'an waits for Kong Sheng to lead the troops, once Kong Sheng makes another meritorious service, his prestige in the court will be unmatched. And at that time, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the King of Chu to really attack him.

After the class teacher returned to the dynasty, Chang'an Hou at least wanted to be crowned the prince of the country. And at least half of the power of the Tang Dynasty will fall into Kong Sheng's hands.

"Ladies and gentlemen, if Chang'an Hou Kong Sheng grasps the military power and leads the army to go to war, in the future, it will be a big trouble for the king's henchmen. Therefore, this king can't sit still, you and I must jointly write a letter again, and ask my father to make a decision as soon as possible! Li Jiao said word by word: "Without further ado, tomorrow's court meeting, please help me!" ”

Li Kuo and others spoke up one after another.

Li Shi was in a heavy mood on the sidelines, and for some reason, he suddenly felt that his father's efforts and various operations in this matter would come to naught. If the emperor is willing to let the king of Chu wear armor to go on the expedition, why does he still have no clear attitude. The emperor has not made a decision, at least it shows that the emperor is unwilling to easily give the power of the army to the eldest son of the emperor again.

No matter how powerful the king of Chu is now, the emperor is still the emperor, and the emperor is suspicious of his subordinates, which is not a good thing.

Li Shi looked at his father Li Li, and saw Li Li's expression indifferent, his eyes flashed with unwavering murderous aura, and his heart became even heavier. He knew that his father Li Jiao was determined to win the position of the crown prince, and if someone hindered him from ascending to the great cause, his father, who had always been determined and ruthless, would never be merciful.

Even if it is the emperor who is in front of him.

Compared with the supreme imperial power, the affection between father and son is not worth mentioning at all. (To be continued.) )