Chapter 357: The Emperor's Suspicion

There are quite a few complaints about this, and there is even no shortage of powerful people from the family of Li Jiao, the king of Chu. It is true that they support Li Jiao, but these are completely different things. Some of them really couldn't hold back, and they would complain a few words in front of Li Li in private.

The city is full of wind and rain.

That's fine.

Because spirits and manuscripts were no longer available, the reaction in the palace was also fierce. In fact, half of the daily production of Confucian wine was supplied to the court and the emperor, and among the harem concubines, there were also many Journey to the West fans.

Therefore, this matter was reported to Emperor Li Heng's desk as soon as possible. Li Heng was a little irritable in Japan during these two days, because Emperor Taishang Li Longji was about to arrive in Beijing, there was only one imperial court, and the emperor's throne could not accommodate two people, and the dual existence of the emperor and the emperor undoubtedly posed a potential invisible threat to Li Heng's supreme imperial power.

The Imperial Study.

Li Heng slapped the table in annoyance, and was just about to open his mouth to reprimand the King of Chu who was standing in the audience, but his eyes swept over the big eunuch Li Fuguo behind him, and he forcibly held back all kinds of negative emotions, and reluctantly smiled: "King Chu, the Emperor Taishang's Luan is about to arrive in Beijing, in my opinion, in order to show your respect for the Emperor, you will personally lead the army to escort the court." ”

Li Jiao's brows jumped secretly, and he was a little surprised in his heart. He couldn't figure out why the emperor suddenly wanted to transfer him out of Beijing to meet the emperor, this was absolutely impossible to show respect for the emperor, but had other plans.

Li Jiao stared deeply at the high-minded but tired father in front of him, his eyes rolled, but he bowed down quietly: "The son obeys the order!" ”

Li Jiao's respectful back was presented in Li Heng's field of vision.

Li Jiao is both civil and military. Buildable. Broad shoulders and strength. The appearance is dignified, and it can be regarded as inheriting most of the excellent genes of the Li royal family. And in the process of Li Heng's ascension to the throne and sitting on the throne of the emperor, his son did play a mainstay role.

It can be said that Li Heng can now return to Chang'an and recover the Tang Dynasty, in addition to Guo Ziyi, Li Guangbi and Kong Sheng, who are military generals and famous ministers, Li Jiao, as a leader and outstanding representative of the young royal family, charged on the front line of counterinsurgency. It also contributed to it.

But now that Li Jiao, the king of Chu, is also the generalissimo of soldiers and horses, he has the power of the army, his prestige and reputation have faintly overshadowed the emperor's posture, and has won the support of most of his subjects.

But then, Li Heng became worried again. He was worried that he would repeat the mistake of the past and become the second emperor. With Li Li's current power and fame. If he followed the example of Ma Weipo's mutiny that day, why did Li Heng resist?

Son or son. But when it comes to one's own supreme power, it becomes a little different.

Therefore, Li Heng's suspicion of Li Li is gradually growing.

The estrangement between the father and son gradually rose, and Li Li knew this, but Li Li had no fear, and he was confident that with his great military exploits and control of the situation in the imperial court, the emperor could only and would only appoint him as the crown prince in the end.

At this moment, the idea of taking the opportunity of Li Jiao's departure from Beijing to depose the military power of the king of Chu flashed in Li Heng's heart. But Li Heng has been up and down in the whirlpool of high-level power struggle for decades, and he knows that he can't be emotional, and any rash action will force Li Li to a desperate and desperate road on the one hand, and on the other hand, he will also put himself in a situation from which he will never recover.

Li Heng waved his hand a little tiredly, and said in a deep voice: "You retreat, make preparations early, and lead the army to welcome the emperor back to the court."

Li Li respectfully said yes, but he was secretly sneering in his heart. He turned to leave, and when he left the imperial study, the respectful look on his face was swept away, replaced by the majestic domineering of the world and the majesty of the head of the kings.

Li Jiao knew that the emperor suddenly summoned himself to the palace, and the real purpose was for Kong Sheng's wine shop and bookstore, but when it came, the emperor still did not open this mouth, but hastily arranged an envoy to escort the emperor to return to the court.

This meant that the emperor was more and more jealous of himself. But this is also a matter of no way, Li Jiao is determined to win the East Palace and the future emperor's throne, if the emperor has a second heart, he does not rule out the use of strong means to forcibly ascend the throne. Anyway, there are cars in front and ruts in the back, which is not the first time in the Tang Dynasty.

Li Jiao left, Li Heng slowly closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

Li Fuguo hesitated for a while, and said tentatively: "Your Majesty, the wine ...... of Chang'an Hou"

Li Heng raised his eyebrows and said indifferently: "Fuguo, did Kong Sheng really interrupt the brewing of wine?" ”

Without waiting for Li Fuguo to reply, Li Heng said again: "Kong Sheng is quite scheming, and he actually used this method to counterattack the King of Chu...... I didn't expect that. ”

Li Fuguo's eyes rolled, and he said softly: "Your Majesty, the slave maid feels that Chang'an's move is very inappropriate, no matter what suspicions there are between him and the King of Chu, he can't hold so many people hostage to call out to the King of Chu, a little thing makes the city stormy, and even stirs up turmoil in the court......""

When Li Heng heard this, the essence in his eyes flashed.

The sharpness of the corner of his eyes secretly swept over, and he said in his heart: What a Li Fuguo, it seems that he has completely turned to the King of Chu. I mistook this old dog, cunning and insidious, and he was the most unreliable.

Li Fuguo did not realize that the emperor's suspicion of him was growing.

In fact, the emperor saw Li Fuguo's recent small actions, but just kept a strange silence.

Li Fuguo won over the queen Zhang and promised to support the queen Li Tong and Li Tong, the king of Xing born to the queen, and Li Tong, the king of Ding, on the other hand, he secretly curried favor with Li Li, the king of Chu.

Li Heng's expression remained unchanged, and he said calmly: "Fuguo, you should tell me in detail, what is the reason for the disagreement between Kong Sheng and Li Jiao?" This Kong Sheng sells wine and books, what is in the way of the King of Chu? Why did the king of Chu instigate the two counties of Chang'an and Wannian to seal Kong Sheng's shop? ”

Li Fuguo almost blurted out: "Your Majesty, according to the information that the slave and maid know, the young man of Chang'an Hou is a little arrogant and disrespectful to His Royal Highness the King of Chu......"

Li Fuguo didn't notice that the emperor's face became gloomy, but his voice was understated: "Kong Sheng is not as good as a young man with a weak crown after all, even if the young man is a little ambitious, it is really reasonable." It's just that Fuguo, you have always praised Kong Sheng in front of me, but now you have a lot of complaints, why are you so big in the changes? ”

Li Fuguo suddenly had a thrill, and immediately hurriedly observed the emperor's face, carefully considered his words, and said: "Your Majesty, the slave maid just thinks that no matter how much Chang'an Hou has contributed to the imperial court, he must not be pampered and arrogant, which is against the duty of a courtier......"

Li Heng suddenly laughed: "Okay, Fuguo, don't mention this matter." Kong Sheng sold wine, even though it damaged the dignity of the imperial court, but I turned a blind eye, and the king of Chu did not have to interfere too much. Besides, I really can't do without Kong Sheng's self-brewed liquor, if I continue to make a will, Kong Sheng will continue to brew wine and supply the palace, but how can I bear to enjoy the wine alone? Wouldn't this make the civil and military ministers of the Manchu Dynasty and the people of Chang'an feel dissatisfied with me? ”

The corners of Li Fuguo's mouth twitched, and he bowed down.

Li Heng seemed to smile: "Fuguo, do you understand what I mean?" ”

Li Fuguo said respectfully: "The slave and maid understand, and the slave and maid will do it." (To be continued.) )