First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 457
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Seeing the golden seals all over the paper, Li Daoxuan was full of confidence, and he rode straight to Hejian Palace.

Li Xiaogong, the king of Zhao Jun, made great military exploits. After pacifying Fugong Er, he began to enjoy himself in the south of the Yangtze River. He built a luxurious courtyard and recruited hundreds of Wuyue beauties.

Coincidentally, the fugitive Taoist priest Zuo Youxian revived in the coastal areas of Yuezhou, gathered thousands of soldiers and horses, and plundered the prefectures and counties. Li Xiaogong quickly dispatched troops to destroy him.

It's just that Zuo Youxian's gift of gold, silver and beauty to Li Xiaogong was exposed, which immediately caused the imperial censor to impeach him like a storm, and some people even falsely accused Li Xiaogong of colluding with rebels and intending to rebel.

Li Yuan had no choice but to recall Li Xiaogong and remove him from the post of governor of Yangzhou.

He ordered Ying Guogong, a warrior, to go to Yangzhou and serve as the governor of Yangzhou. Li Xiaogong succeeded Li Shentong, king of Huai'an, as Zongzhengqing, and granted [-] households with real seals.

Zong Zhengqing is generally served by the imperial relatives of the clan. He is in charge of affairs such as the ancestral temple, mausoleum, genealogy, and name registers.

Changing to Zong Zhengqing, having nothing to do, just followed Li Xiaogong's wishes, and only had banquets in the mansion every day, and the sound of silk and bamboo can be heard endlessly.

He once said to the left and right: "My house is so spacious and magnificent. After I die, if you have talents, you can keep the family business. If you don't have talents, this huge house will be cheaper for others. Why don't you let me come here in time?" carpe diem".

When Li Daoxuan came to the Hejian Palace, he looked at the beauties dancing in the hall and the delicacies and wines on the food table, and he couldn't help shaking his head and sighing: "Brother, you have enough money for a meal that ordinary people can't even match in their entire lives. You are so extravagant." , aren’t you afraid of being infamous behind your back?”

Li Xiaogong pretended to be displeased when he heard the words, "This king has fought for half his life, so can't he enjoy himself?"

Li Daoxuan was stunned and speechless, relying on Li Xiaogong's meritorious service, there is nothing to say about wealth and luxury, not to mention that Li Xiaogong is only extravagant, and has not violated the law or discipline.

"Come on, Daoxuan, sit down quickly." Li Xiaogong liked this brother from the bottom of his heart, went straight forward, and filled a glass of wine himself, "You don't usually come to my brother's house, but you just happened to meet today, so let's have a good drink ".

Li Daoxuan took the wine glass and drank it down, "Sit down, brother, I have something to tell you in detail."

While talking, he took out a co-signature book from his bosom, "The crown prince is unkind and unrighteous. He killed his brothers and brothers. Please also ask his brother to sign his name and affix a golden seal. I will play the joint name, abolish the crown prince and establish the king of Qin."

Li Xiaogong's hands trembled, a gleam of light flashed in his eyes, he looked at those big seals, and clicked his tongue, "You guys are really bold, this is a joint name, this is a disguised form of coercion".

"So what if you force the palace?" Unexpectedly, Li Daoxuan said decisively and angrily: "This time my younger brother almost died in Cheng'en Palace. If the crown prince succeeds, we will have no way out."

Not knowing whether it was intentional or unintentional, Li Xiaogong only complained of illness when facing Li Jiancheng's invitation, and did not go to Cheng'en Hall for the banquet.

Li Xiaogong's expression changed immediately, and he was shocked, "Brother, be careful."

"Brother, just say it straight, whether to sign it or not?" Li Daoxuan looked at Li Xiaogong with burning eyes, he probably guessed what this clan brother was thinking, he was too accomplished in military affairs, and he only wanted to avoid suspicion.

However, to Li Daoxuan's surprise, Li Xiaogong sighed and said bluntly: "This time the prince is too out of line, I signed it myself."

Li Daoxuan was overjoyed immediately, if Zong Zhengqing signed it, the weight of this joint letter would be different, not to mention Li Xiaogong's prestige is extremely high.

The folks are vaguely known as the four virtuous kings of the clan. These four virtuous kings are all famous for their military exploits.

They are Li Shentong, King of Huai'an, Li Daozong, King of Rencheng, Li Daoxuan, King of Huaiyang, and Li Xiaogong, King of Hejian. Among them, Li Xiaogong, King of Hejian, has the most military exploits.

Seeing that the first column of the joint name list was vacant, Li Xiaogong smiled wryly, "Daoxuan has always been known for his bravery, but he didn't know that this wise plan is equally outstanding."

Li Daoxuan was obviously worried that Li Xiaogong, Zong Zhengqing, would not agree to sign it, so he first joined other kings to sign it, so as to force Li Xiaogong to have to sign it. How could Li Xiaogong not know about this.

"Brother, don't blame me, it's about my family and life, my brother has to give up some thought," Li Daoxuan said with a grin.

After Li Xiaogong signed and sealed, he shook his head and sighed: "After this incident, the crown prince will definitely be abolished. Why do you bother to make the saint unhappy."

Li Daoxuan looked around and said: "You all go down, don't come near within three feet."

The dancer's attendant heard the words and looked at Li Xiaogong, and then retreated after seeing his consent. Li Daoxuan praised: "Brother is well trained."

Li Xiaogong also sighed when he saw him retreating from the left and right sides: "There is no way, the officialdom is dangerous, we have to guard against it."

Li Daoxuan's grandfather, Li Hui, and Li Xiaogong's grandfather, Li Wei, are brothers of the same mother. Li Daoxuan's parents died early, thanks to the support of the elders of the clan, and his relationship with Li Xiaogong is equally close.

And Li Daoxuan knew very well that Li Xiaogong was as close as Li Shimin, and there was no third person present at this time, so Li Daoxuan said without hesitation: "My brother has two concerns. First, it is inevitable for a sage to abolish the prince, but it may not be in For the first time, the king of Qin was changed. Second, even if the king of Qin is established, the saint is still at the peak of his spring and autumn... ".

When Li Xiaogong heard the words, he was struck by lightning, pointed at Li Daoxuan and reprimanded: "You are so brave, you are really planning to force the palace."

Li Daoxuan slowly put the co-signed Shu into his arms, "This is the end of the matter, but brother wants to report on us?"

Li Xiaogong's expression was complicated, and he said in a helpless voice: "Is King Qin so eager?"

"The king of Qin didn't know about it," Li Daoxuan shook his head and said, "It's all done by us spontaneously."

Suddenly Li Xiaogong stared at Li Daoxuan closely, finally guessed the reason, and sighed quietly: "The King of Qin has such a minister who is devoted to him, the prince's defeat is not wronged.

It's just Daoxuan, you don't want to be used by others, don't blame me for saying it badly, you may be just a sword, if you dominate this matter, you will definitely displease the sage, have you considered it? "

Li Daoxuan laughed loudly when he heard the words, raised his glass and said: "Brother is the only one who told the reason and thought about me, my brother appreciates it.

I don't know the stakes, my brother is willing to be the sword of King Qin, as long as King Qin gets his wish, even if the sword breaks, my brother will have no complaints or regrets."

Seeing Li Daoxuan's statement, Li Xiaogong admired him quite a lot, nodded straightly and said: "King Qin's ascension to the crown prince is our wish, but Daoxuan, don't worry, with Brother Wei and King Qin around, it is impossible to break the sword."

"Thank you brother", Li Daoxuan was very moved.

The two brothers toasted and drank, and after Li Daoxuan left, Li Xiaogong called the housekeeper, and casually ordered: "Just now those people were sent to fief the land, and the land was given, and they are not allowed to leave without authorization."

Li Xiaogong lay alone on the soft couch, knocking on the desk one by one, muttering in a daze, "Good method, really good method, who could it be? The eldest grandson is more than cautious, and Fang Du is brave. Insufficient color...".

(End of this chapter)