Chapter VII: Wei Zheng's Decision III
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On the one hand, he hoped that Li Yanqing could assist Li Jiancheng, smoothly ascend to the throne, and remove Li Shimin's threat; On the other hand, he was a little hesitant, because when he thought about it, Li Yanqing, who had tough methods, seemed to be more suitable than Li Jiancheng to ascend the throne at this time.
As for Li Shimin?
Wei Zheng didn't think about it.
But because he is in a different camp, his sense of Li Shimin is naturally not very good.
Moreover, because of the appearance of Li Yanqing, the halo on Li Shimin's head was weakened a lot, and Wei Zheng could not give birth to the heart of surrender.
In terms of background, Li Yanqing is also a Guanlong nobleman.
In terms of fame, Li Yanqing became famous and set up the Qilin Pavilion, which has become a representative of Shilin.
In terms of connections, Li Yanqing has a close relationship with many generations...... Polemic Merit...... Li Wu's name is not comparable to Li Shimin.
After careful calculation, it seems that Li Shimin, except for the identity of a prince, cannot be compared with Li Yanqing in all aspects.
And today's crown prince is not Li Shimin, so this orthodox theory is naturally impossible to talk about...... In any case, Li Yanqing should still be invited back to Chang'an first. At least he was in Chang'an, and he could suppress the arrogance of King Qin.
āāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāāā Chang'an in early summer, it was a little hot.
The summer of Wude's eighth year seems to have come a little early, so that it is only April, and the weather is as hot as the hot season. There is a way that is a blessing and a curse is not a one-way street...... With the scorching heat that came early, Guanzhong ushered in a rare drought. From the beginning of April to May, not a drop of rain fell. In many places, the land is as dry as a baby's mouth, and there are large areas of death in the fields.
In the midst of this scorching heat, the atmosphere in Chang'an suddenly became very strange.
In April, Princess Pingyang suddenly fell seriously ill and couldn't afford to get sick, and even the imperial doctor in the palace was helpless, seeing that she was getting weaker day by day.
Subsequently, a nursery rhyme circulated in Chang'an: peach and plum fall, eight hundred miles of Qinchuan set the storm...... At first glance, this nursery rhyme doesn't seem to be anything outlandish.
But if it is related to the current situation in Chang'an, it seems that there are many deep meanings. Tao Li Luo, I'm afraid it's Li Jiancheng.
In the past, the peach and plum chapters still echoed in the ears.
The eighteen sons were under the same day, so Li Yuan raised troops in Taiyuan and Dingding Guanzhong.
Today, the crown prince Li Jiancheng is in power, and the prime minister is the prime minister of all state affairs. In other words, Li Jiancheng has faintly represented the future Li Tang Jiangshan.
Eight hundred miles of Qinchuan Dingchao?
It seems easier to explain: who is most likely to threaten the crown prince's position today?
There is no doubt about it: Li Shimin, the king of Qin...... In the past years, the Warring States period rose together, and the violent Qin had been 800 miles of Qinchuan as the foundation, swept the six countries, unified the world, and achieved the foundation of the world.
King Qin, isn't it the Qin State back then?
Could it be that this King of Qin will replace the crown prince and ascend the throne?
A nursery rhyme made Chang'an's already tense atmosphere suddenly become weird.
If it was said that although everyone was fighting openly and secretly, they had always maintained a limit that Li Yuan could tolerate, then now, this limit has been broken!
Between Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng, there seems to be no room for relaxation.
If you continue like this, or if you continue to tolerate Li Shimin fighting with Li Jiancheng like this, the country will be chaotic sooner or later.
Li Yuan began to hesitate.
Shouldn't we make up our minds to support Li Jiancheng?
The crown prince is a son, and the king of Qin is also a son. But if these two sons really tear their faces and fight, if they can't get Li Tang Jiangshan, it will be like tyrannizing Qin back then, and the second will die.
"Xuan Zhen, what should I do?"
Seeing that the situation was becoming more and more tense, Li Yuan looked bitter and didn't know what to do.
Knowing this, he should not have supported Li Shimin and suppressed Li Jiancheng for the sake of balance.
After all, in Li Yuan's mind, Li Jiancheng is the most suitable candidate. And judging from his understanding of Li Jiancheng, this child's surname is quite generous, and he will not embarrass his brother when he ascends the throne in the future. On the contrary, it is Li Shimin, who has a strong surname and tough methods, and he is quite unscrupulous in his actions...... If he ascends the throne, he will definitely chase and beat Li Jiancheng fiercely, and even put Li Jiancheng to death. After all, he took the throne from Li Jiancheng, how can he rest assured?
Think about it back then, how could Yang Guang have spared Yang Yong?
To a certain extent, Li Shimin's methods are vicious, and they may not be inferior to Yang Guang...... In the main hall, except for Pei Lian, there are only a few personal attendants left.
Li Yuan sighed, "It's hard for me to ride a tiger now. The prince is generous and decent...... Yang Wengan rebelled before, why didn't I know that he was wronged in his heart? But he did not complain at all, and even when I asked him not to pursue it again, although he showed dissatisfaction, he did not go against my will; Erlang is resolute and heroic, and has great ambitions.
His surname, if it is in troubled times, it is fine.
But now that everything is in ruins, can he be tossed like this? But he held the power of the army, and the king of Zhao also supported him strongly.
If ......"
Li Yuan didn't say any more.
But the implication of the words, Pei Lin naturally knew it.
Li Yuan is lifting a stone to shoot himself in the foot, and his early connivance with Li Shimin has already made the tiger hidden in Li Shimin's heart out of the gate!
The tiger that has been out of the gate is not so easy to take it back.
If Li Yuan forcibly suppressed Li Shimin at this time, it would provoke Li Shimin's backlash.
After all, the soldiers and horses stationed in Guanzhong were far closer to Li Shimin than Li Jiancheng, who had not participated in military affairs for too long.
What's more, beside Li Shimin, there is also a brave and invincible Zhao King Li Xuanba.
Even if Li Xuanba is no longer the governor of Lingwu now, his prestige in the army is not inferior to Li Shimin.
In terms of military exploits, Li Xuanba is not prominent.
But since Li Yuan Taiyuan raised his troops, whenever the battle situation is stalemate, it must be Li Xuanba who stands up to open up the situation.
This is the best tactical executor, and with a strategist with incomparably high skills, it is not as simple as one plus one equals two.
Therefore, Li Shimin already has enough energy in his hands.
And this energy is so powerful that Li Yuan will also feel a little scruples...... "Your Majesty, Lingnan's recent concerto, I don't know if Your Majesty has seen it?" ā
Pei Lin asked with a smile.
Li Yuan was stunned: "Lingnan? You mean Yangzhen? ā
Recently, Li Yuan really didn't pay much attention to the affairs in the court, and he didn't pay attention to the recitals reported from various places.
Pei Lin shook his head, "It's not the music of the King of Henan, but the Tiaochen of Hongdae and Shunde Gong." ā
"I really didn't pay attention to this."
"Your Majesty, the king of Henan is in Lingnan, and it has become bigger.
According to Pei Gongtiao Chen, the Lingnan Feng clan has long become a vassal of the king of Henan. Now, not only under the rule of the Governor's Mansion of Annam, but also the entire eight prefectures of Hezhou are under the command of the King of Henan. Moreover, the continuous expansion of the king of Henan has made Zhenla and other countries complain. In the long run, Lingnan, and even the countries of Annan, will become the bag of the king of Henan...... When His Majesty is here, the King of Henan may not make much of a move.
But if Your Majesty ...... Can the crown prince suppress the king of Henan, or let the king of Henan obey his orders?
If the king of Henan cannot be subjugated, it will inevitably lead to greater trouble; If you want to let it go, the whole south will only know the king of Henan, but not Your Majesty. ā
Li Yuan's age is indeed old...... What was under Chang'an's nose had given him a headache.
Pei Lin is now talking about the king of Henan, and the implication is that the king of Henan is more harmful...... How could he calm down.
"Could it be that you use troops against the king of Henan?"
Pei Lin hurriedly waved his hand, "Never!"
At this time, if you use troops against Lingnan, who can compete with the king of Henan? With his reputation, just raise his arms and shout, and the whole Jiangdong will echo with him. Moreover, Shandong Shima is also the first to look forward to the king horse of Henan. Liaodong soldiers and horses will also respond......"
"What do you have to say, now that you know that?"
Pei Lin hurriedly bowed down and said, "Your Majesty, the king of Henan must not be suppressed, but he must not be forcibly suppressed.
The minister has a plan to relieve His Majesty's worries...... Transferring the king of Henan from Lingnan back to Chang'an would not only greatly reduce his threat, but also make the crown prince no longer persecuted by the king of Qin. With the prestige of the king of Henan, the king of Qin is incomparable. As long as he is in Chang'an, King Zhao will inevitably be detached and may not follow King Qin...... At that time, His Majesty can transfer the King of Qin out of Chang'an, find a rich land, and make him a vassal.
King Qin was far away from Chang'an, and the status of the crown prince was gradually stabilized, so this thought naturally faded. And after the king of Henan arrived in Chang'an, under the supervision of His Majesty, it was difficult to have any chances...... As soon as the King of Qin leaves Chang'an, let the King of Henan be a free prince. Even if he is a one-word king, it is okay. The king of Henan has no power in his hands, and those people under his command will naturally disperse...... Wouldn't that kill three birds with one stone?
Not only can the crown prince be stable, but also preserve the brotherly relationship, there will be no more fratricide, and a disaster can be eliminated......"
That sounds like a good idea.
It's just that in order to suppress Li Yanqing, he was sent to Lingnan.
No one expected that Li Yanqing would actually flourish in Lingnan and make a good appearance.
At this time, if Li Yanqing is transferred back, will he agree?
Li Yuan couldn't help frowning, and after a moment of silence, he said: "Since you let Yangzhen come back, then ask for the surname to give him a one-word king, why wait until Erlang leaves Beijing?"
Lao An, pass on my edict: Li Yanqing, the king of Henan, will be named King Zheng, that is, he will set off and return to Beijing to report on his work. ā
King Zheng?
This is a throne that is not inferior to Li Shimin, Li Xuanba, and Li Yuanji.
Its fief was also in Xingyang, the place where Li Yanqing made his fortune...... With such a throne, it is not only a reward, but also a reminder.
But in Li Yuan's heart, he was not sure whether Li Yanqing would accept this throne?
Li Yuan was full of worries and was silent in thought.
didn't notice that when he decided to give the edict, a smile suddenly appeared on Pei Lian's face, which was not easy to detect.
(To be continued)