Chapter 55 Hou Junji
Chapter 55 Hou Junji
"Auxiliary machine."
"Finally I couldn't hide it."
Liangyi Palace.
Li Er listened to the eunuch's report and sighed softly.
Li Er was very conflicted towards Changsun Wuji.
I want to use it, but I don’t want to use it.
The main reason is to learn from historical lessons and fear that external relatives will become too powerful.
The powerful group of foreign relatives in the Han Dynasty is clearly recorded in history books.
This time, Changsun Wuji supported the prince, which actually made him feel relieved.
What he was worried about was forbearance.
Don't worry, it's you who will stand on the stage.
Sometimes, he also felt that what Changsun Wuji did was wrong.
Whether I have the intention to depose or enthrone the emperor has nothing to do with you, Changsun Wuji.
You have to sit on the fence, you have to be neutral.
Who allowed you to do this?
Li Er was not unaware of Changsun Wuji's thoughts. He knew it very clearly, which was why he put Changsun Wuji aside.
Take it when you want it, and don’t want it when you don’t want it.
"His Majesty."
"Someone from the East Palace reported that the Crown Prince wants the Prince Consort, Chang Sun Chong, to be the Crown Prince's Household Manager."
Hear the words.
A smile appeared on Li Er's lips.
Auxiliary machine.
You are going to be eaten to death by Gao Ming.
He was so happy that he waved his hand and said loudly: "Yes!"
"According to the order!"
……
Changsun Wuji was so nervous.
He had just heard Chang Sun Chong say that the prince wanted him to be the prince's household steward.
Just then, His Majesty's decree arrived, allowing Zhang Sun Chong to be the Prince's Household Manager.
No.
Prince, Your Majesty, aren't you moving too fast?
Changsun Wuji even suspected that there had been collusion between His Majesty and the Crown Prince beforehand.
Otherwise, how do you explain this sequence?
He looked bitter, and His Majesty was pleased to see him stand up.
This is just a push forward.
"Since His Majesty has agreed, you can go to the East Palace to do your work."
"Everything should be discussed together. If you don't understand something, come back and ask me."
Changsun Wuji had no choice but to accept this fact and gave Changsun Chong repeated warnings.
"My child understands."
Chang Sun Chong continued, "The princess said she wanted to return tea making to the prince..."
He gave a brief account of it.
"I'm really worried about you."
Changsun Wuji said helplessly: "You don't even know the princess's intentions."
"Your Highness is retreating to advance."
"We must have the attitude to give the prince 50% of the profits, and we must pay real money."
"To put it nicely, it's a reward, to put it bluntly, it's filial piety."
Chang Sun Chong was stunned when he heard this. "Respect? You have to do this."
"It doesn't matter whether the prince has this idea or not. What matters is that you got this huge profit for free, so you should be sensible."
"The prince has no shortage of tea, just give him the money."
"Your Majesty has no shortage of money, but you have to make sure the tea you give us is the best, and it's not available in the outside world."
Zhang Sun Wuji said: "I am repaying the Crown Prince's kindness, I will not keep it all to myself."
"To your majesty, we must respect and revere you, and be filial to you."
Chang Sun Chong suddenly realized and said, "I understand now."
"In the future, you need to have a broad and long-term vision."
"Don't get hung up on petty gains."
"Children are taught."
Changsun Wuji said: "You are far from being as beautiful as Li Zhi."
Chang Sun Chong blushed at these words.
"Okay, go down and think about it carefully. Working in the East Palace is different from working in other places."
"Yes!"
……
Counting the time.
Li Chengqian was driven out of the Eastern Palace. Li Er confined him to his room, but ordered him to welcome Hou Junji back to the court in triumph, so he could go out.
Jinguang Gate is the western gate, and opposite to it is Chunmyeong Gate, the eastern gate.
Between the two gates is a street that is more than 100 meters wide.
To the south of the street are neighborhoods, and to the north are Taiji Palace and East Palace.
Li Chengqian came out of Chongming Gate and walked westward, and he could reach Jinguang Gate directly.
"See His Highness the Crown Prince."
Fang Xuanling led the officials and came forward to pay their respects.
"No gift!"
Li Chengqian was wrapped in a thick cloak, and the cold wind blew on him, but he couldn't help but tighten his cloak, but he didn't step forward to chase after him.
"Your Highness, how about going inside to avoid the wind?"
Fang Xuanling said.
"No."
"Duke Liang and the other ministers are waiting outside. I am not that delicate."
Li Chengqian asked, "Where is Duke Chen's army heading to?"
"The express horse reported earlier that there are still five miles to go. We estimate that we will be there soon."
Fang Xuanling said.
Li Chengqian got off the sedan chair and called Fang Xuanling aside for a private talk.
"Your Majesty, how do you plan to deal with the Gaochang captives?"
Fang Xuanling shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know, but according to convention, after the captives are presented, Your Majesty will show some grace."
"King Gaochang Qu Zhisheng might confer a nominal title or something to show his favor and authority."
"It all depends on your majesty's mind."
Li Chengqian nodded, this was what should be expected.
Li Er destroyed someone else's country, vented his anger, and showed his power, so he naturally wanted to show the demeanor of a great country.
Conferring him an empty title with no power and authority and placing him in Chang'an is also a way to show the restless foreign forces that this is the consequence of challenging the majesty of the Tang Dynasty.
During the conversation, there was a commotion.
Li Chengqian looked and saw a large banner with the word "Hou" written on it, indicating the army behind.
He couldn't help but frown.
Fang Xuanling also looked slightly displeased.
He glanced at the prince vaguely and took in the prince's expression.
Leading the way was Duke Hou Junji of Chen, who was dressed in military armor.
He was very arrogant and came slowly.
He dismounted only when he reached the Jinguan Gate.
When he saw Li Chengqian and Fang Xuanling, he did not greet them, but sighed and said, "Ah, I thought I would be able to see your majesty for the first time when I return to Chang'an."
As soon as these words came out.
The expressions of officials such as Fang Xuanling suddenly changed.
This statement was extremely rude and disrespectful to the prince's dignity.
In the past, everyone thought that even if the prince got angry, he would not be able to shake Hou Junji.
Now even the Duke of Zhao was subdued by the prince's few words.
You are just a military man, so it's fine if the prince doesn't care. But if he really wants to care, you will not be able to withstand the criticism even though you conquered Gaochang.
Li Chengqian didn't care at all and his expression remained unchanged. Instead, he felt a little amused.
He thought that Li Chengqian had won over Hou Junji, a common man, because he was angry and could not deal with Hou Junji, so he dragged him into a rebellion and wanted him to be buried with him.
Tsk tsk.
That would be really interesting if that were the case.
"No rudeness!"
Fang Xuanling said in a deep voice: "Your Majesty ordered the Crown Prince to come and greet you. The Crown Prince is equivalent to Your Majesty."
"If you are rude to the prince, you are rude to His Majesty."
Li Chengqian said calmly without saying much, "Let's go, Duke Chen."
"His Majesty and his ministers are waiting for you in the Guande Hall. They have arranged a grand captive presentation ceremony for you."
"well."
Hou Junji agreed happily, and his heart was filled with joy.
Fang Xuanling felt it was strange. The prince's attitude was a little too calm.
How could Hou Junji be so calm when he was so arrogant and looked down on the prince in public?
In the Taiji Hall, even the Duke of Wei, the Duke of Lu, and the Duke of E were scolded.
Are you still afraid of Hou Junji?
"Your Highness, Duke Chen still doesn't know what happened in the court..."
Li Chengqian waved his hand to stop Fang Xuanling from speaking. He also understood that it was impossible for Hou Junji to be aware of the changes in the court situation when he was destroying Gaochang.
He got on the sedan chair without saying a word.
Fang Xuanling's heart skipped a beat. The calmer the prince was, the more serious the consequences would be.
What the prince cares about most now is his dignity.
"You, Hou Junji, better pray that nothing happens, otherwise you'll just have to wish for the best."
(End of this chapter)