Chapter 36: Father and Son Centrifuge
Gao Junming knows Zuo Linghong's personality very well, and Li Zhenghang is afraid that he is looking for trouble for himself this time. He reminded: "Brother Ren, haven't you thought about letting this Jiao'er go? Eviction from the mansion is sufficient. ”
Li Zhenghang was silent.
Gao Junming then persuaded: "The foolish brother has some dealings with Zuo Linghong and knows some things about him, he is Zuo Linghong's distant cousin. Zuo Linghong is a person, and he has been an official in the same dynasty for many years, you should also know that he is really not an upright gentleman. ”
"Even if there is this relationship, I can't let him go, he has too much information in the house."
Zuo Linghong, who was walking on the way home, felt extremely uncomfortable. was exposed on the spot, he was angry. The contradiction between Li Zhenghang and Zuo Linghong also escalated unconsciously.
Gao Junming and Li Zhenghang returned to the study. The tea was already cold, and Li Zhenghang ordered someone to change a pot of tea. He sat there and calmed his anger. Gao Junming catered to: "Being stuck in the eye in my house, no matter what it means, it's a bad thing." ”
Li Zhenghang's anger almost dissipated, and he drank a few sips of tea to make himself calmer. He knew that the eyeliner on the house had not been cleared, so he jokingly said, "What? Did Master Gao do the same? ”
"How dare a foolish brother do such a thing, and make you upset." Gao Junming hurriedly explained.
Although the two are polite on the surface, in Gao Junming's view, Li Zhenghang's move is more like killing chickens and setting an example for monkeys. He will also be somewhat restrained, because he cares about his relationship with Li Zhenghang. Otherwise, there would not be a few years ago when he got married and formed a party with him.
Although Li Zhenghang seemed to have unintentionally pierced the window paper, now that it has been exposed, he can no longer lie, and only finds a reason that is more like a reason: "Brother Li, you are too worried." Xiao'er often comes to the house to play, and I am worried about his safety, so I did send someone to guard him. After a long time, I will inevitably hear some news from the house, and I will pay attention to it in the future. ”
Li Zhenghang knew how much dishonesty was in his words, but he still said calmly: "I really hope that we will not have any disagreements." ”
Gao Junming's eyes lit up, things took a turn for the better, and he suddenly opened up and said, "Brother Ren's wish is my wish. ”
"Now it's time for us to get down to business." Gao Junming said.
Both of their expressions grew serious. Because the two of them have a tacit understanding. At this time, the news of Li Shimin's defeat of Liu Wuzhou spread in the imperial court, and both of them knew it very well in their hearts. Li Zhenghang got up and closed the door.
Li Shimin's victorious squad returned to the capital Chang'an, he was dressed in golden armor, followed by many generals who fought with him on the battlefield, majestic. The military achievements were outstanding, and the limelight overshadowed Li Jiancheng, which made the prince panic, and the Donggong group headed by the prince felt a deep crisis.
"Do you know? Everywhere Li Shimin went, the enemy army was scattered for thousands of miles like wild sand. This Liu Wuzhou was so frightened that Li Yuanji fled in a hurry. Gao Junming echoed: "King Qin's battle has played a military and national prestige, consolidated the north, and his personal prestige has greatly increased, and the emperor has greatly praised him." ”
The two fell into sorrow. The most important thing in Gao Junming's heart is, of course, his master's reaction. King Qin went from the initial situation of confrontation with the crown prince to the limelight even overshadowing Li Jiancheng.
Li Zhenghang didn't want to be attached to anyone, and although Li Shimin frequently made overtures, he still didn't want to get involved in the dispute. Although Li Zhenghang did not regard Li Jiancheng as his master, he also understood that he had actually passively occupied a position.
Everyone knows that it will once again arouse Li Yuanji's jealousy and Li Jiancheng's jealousy, which is inevitable.
Li Yuan favored the crown prince, and Li Shimin repeatedly made military exploits. Originally, he held a grudge against his second brother because he was arrogant too far away, and now he is even more afraid of his second brother. In the face of this situation within the group, Li Yuanji became increasingly anxious, and he was also the son of his father, so he strived to become one of the "three-legged standing", and he was not as good as the prince in terms of political resources and the king of Qin in terms of military merits, which made him feel anxious.
Whenever Li Shimin established military merits. When his prestige increases greatly, Li Yuanji will remind Li Jiancheng.
At this time, Li Yuanji sprinkled a handful of salt on Li Jiancheng's scarred heart: "Big brother, your position as the prince is in name only!" Once you lose the crown prince, this life will not be saved. ”
In the past, Li Yuanji's reminder was just knocking and knocking, but this time he directly hit the position of the crown prince, and even his life, and the situation was extremely serious.
"The leaky ship encountered a head wind again", Li Shimin broke Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong in the Tiger Prison Pass. This great victory, coupled with his previous exploits, can be said to have established an "immortal meritorious service" and was named "Admiral Tiance", which has been sealed and rewarded.
Li Shimin's power is already very large, and the Qin Wangfu can place the military generals who follow him. Gradually, with the growth of Li Shimin's team, it is really not an exaggeration to describe the Qin Palace.
Although the situation of the crown prince and the king of Qin being evenly matched has changed, the crown prince is still the right successor to the throne, while the king of Qin is only extremely prestigious and has many supporters.
Li Shimin believes that he is only one step away from the crown prince. Even if you can add another seal, you can't ascend to the highest position, and you are always a courtier. made the emperor suspicious, and made the prince have a strong sense of crisis, until he was worried about his life.
Li Jiancheng Group has already smelled the trend of thought in the Qin Wangfu.
For Li Jiancheng, it is also appropriate for Li Jiancheng to have a sense of crisis.
Faced with this situation, Li Zhenghang suggested to Li Jiancheng that he establish more military exploits to enhance his prestige and use the status of the crown prince to take the lead in attacking the king of Qin.
The crown prince naturally did not show weakness at all, and it was really God who helped Li Jiancheng, and Li Yuanji's opportunity finally came, and Liu Heimin, who had been defeated by Li Shimin, used the power of the Turks to raise troops again. Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji won successive victories in the brutal war with Liu Heimin, and finally captured the desperate Liu Heimin. Not only that, Li Jiancheng also made extensive friends with Shandong heroes.
This time all these things successfully suppressed the power of the Qin Palace, and the most important thing is that Li Yuan is even more determined in his decision: Jiancheng can also fight on the battlefield, and he is benevolent, righteous and generous, and mild, so he is the best choice for the prince!
Li Jiancheng's road to the prince has flattened again.
In this battle, although Li Jiancheng established extraordinary military achievements, Gao Junming still had the intention of falling to Li Shimin, because he knew that Li Jiancheng suffered heavy losses in this battle.
At the time of the battle, whether to change the coach or not, Li Yuan also hesitated. Gao Junming decided that it was better to sell his favor to King Qin first, so he sent his henchman Feng Derui to personally report the matter to Li Shimin.
When Li Shimin heard the news, he immediately showed a somewhat anxious look. Feng Derui knew that he should not stay too long, so he bowed down and left. After all, Li Shimin has experienced a lot, and he has become more and more calm and serious, and after a moment of uneasiness, his heart immediately sank. He ordered everyone to retreat and let themselves be immersed in the darkness of loneliness.
The reddish candlelight obviously did not illuminate the world in front of him, but mocked the disintegration of the world with a posture that did not concern him.
Li Shimin's eyes were filled with tears of anger, and he was heartbroken: "Father, why is it so partial to the building!" ”
His life on the battlefield hung by a thread, and no matter how prominent his military exploits were, it would have helped him to achieve his great cause, and he would rather seriously damage his soldiers and horses than give Li Jiancheng the opportunity to make his military exploits, and not let the King of Qin participate in the war. This is Li Shimin's situation at this time, and his heart almost fell to the bottom. A cool breeze blew in through the window lattice, and Li Shimin sat on the rattan chair, his eyes seemed to be stagnant.
Pei Wenjing's death has always been a pain in his heart, in such a lonely and sleepless night, in such a quiet hall like deep water, the back and forth of Pei Wenjing's death resurfaced in his mind.
Pei Wenjing made great contributions when the Li family raised an army, and his father wanted to use the strength of the Turks to strengthen his own strength. Pei Wenjing had a close relationship with the Turks, and naturally acted as a messenger of communication, so he naturally knew a lot of insiders and his father's more or less unbearable past, and knew that too many people always had a short life. Although his father did not show his determination to execute Pei Wenjing, he did not care about the past at all, and even ignored his tentative plea.
He was determined to execute Pei Wenjing, but he was just waiting for the opportunity! lest Pei Wenjing one day lose his mouth, wouldn't it greatly damage his father's face, it turned out that the emperor of the Tang Dynasty was so reluctant. If his father wanted to save his life, he would never die without knowing it.
The more Li Shimin thought about it, the clearer it became in his heart that his father had eliminated a general around him in order to save face. Once suspected that it was the eldest brother's doing, it turned out that the father also had a part. He realized that Pei Wenjing's death was just the beginning, and it was also a breakthrough, and then he didn't know who was going to suffer. You can't always be passive and forbearing.
When Li Shimin felt a sense of distress, it was already the middle of the moon. He went to bed as usual, trying his best to calm his fluctuating heart, but he still didn't sleep all night.