Datang: Starting from a fortune-telling stall, Wu Zetian was suddenly abducted

Chapter 74: Praise and belittle
Yes, it must be Li Chengqian.

First, Hou Junji and Li Chengqian have a very good relationship. In the historical prototype, Li Shimin cultivated Hou Junji a lot. Not only did he continue to promote him, but he also asked Li Jing to teach him the art of war.

Its ultimate intention was to leave Hou Junji to Li Chengqian for use.

Secondly, Li Tai and Li Zhi have not grown up, and no one knows the future historical direction.But according to Li Chengqian's current development direction, then he is Qianlong.

Yuan Shouwei calmed down after thinking of this.

When I looked at the rewards given by Tianji Tu, I felt happy.

Is this map of heavenly secrets also a matter of watching people order food?As long as you catch up with Li Shimin for fortune-telling, the rewards will indeed be special and good.

It would be great if Li Shimin could do fortune-telling often.

As the Tianji Diagram appeared, he turned his attention directly to the second line: [Xuanyuan Sword: The Best Sword in the World]

What a short introduction.

It seems that the more awesome something is, the simpler it is.

How to say that sentence: from the great to the simple.

Things like the Great Shift of the Universe and the Eighteen Dragon-Subduing Palms are simply weak compared to the rewards of the Xuanyuan Sword.

Ok.

How could I have such thoughts? I am such a complete scumbag.

Well, the swordsmanship is also pretty good, Wu Fu and I both like it.

Yuan Shouwei sighed secretly and turned his attention to the short movie in the third line of Tianji Tu.

first screen.

It is in a magnificent hall.

Li Shimin wore a dragon robe and sat on the top dragon chair.

Below are hundreds of civil and military officials, all wearing solemn court uniforms, standing on both sides of the hall.

In the middle are a group of generals with bright armor, kneeling on the ground. The first one is Hou Junji.

Yuan Shouwei took a special look and found that none of them were carrying weapons, which meant that this was not the scene of their large-scale rebellion.

It was Li Shimin who should be the one to reward the soldiers who went on the expedition to Gaochang.

Sure enough, within a short time, a eunuch began to read the imperial edict.

After reading Hou Junji's award, he was so excited that he kowtowed to thank him.

The civil and military officials on both sides did have different expressions.

Some people are expressionless and steady like old dogs.

Some looked thoughtful; some looked uneasy.

There were also many people who were whispering and showing dissatisfaction on their faces.

Yuan Shouwei curiously read the content of the imperial edict, only to see that it said that the Marquis of Gaochang was the Marquis of Gaochang, the Crown Prince and Tutor.

The official position should be quite generous.

Second screen.

It was in a small palace, and Li Shimin was watching the memorial.

The memorial on the dragon case was almost three feet high, and Li Shimin flipped through it.

Yuan Shouwei also took a small breath of air-conditioning. This memorial was all about impeachment of Hou Junji.

After a while, Li Shimin read a memorial and threw it to the ground without looking at it for a long time. He looked very angry.

Yuan Shouwei took a look and saw that it was Wei Zheng's memorial.

He didn't read the content clearly, but judging from Li Shimin's angry look, combined with Wei Zheng's character, he probably wouldn't say anything good.

At this moment, Hou Junji, who was high-spirited and drunk, walked in, also holding a memorial in his hand, and presented it to Li Shimin.

Above it was a list of official invitations given by Hou Junji to his subordinates.

Li Shimin's face became more and more embarrassed, but after a while he still approved the memorial for him.

Watching all this, Yuan Shouwei shook his head slightly, fearing that a disaster was not far away for Hou Junji.

Sure enough, the third scene.It is the scene of Hou Junji being impeached in the court.The first half of this scene is the same as the third scene where Yuan Shouwei gave Hou Junji a fortune telling.

However, something changed later. Li Shimin became furious and ordered people to take Hou Junji into custody on the spot.

The fourth screen.

In the palace, Li Chengqian was kneeling there and talking to Li Shimin. Li Shimin shook his head in disagreement at first.

But Li Chengqian begged again and again, and Li Shimin obviously relented.

Then he wrote an imperial decree, which was the edict to release Hou Junji, remove him from all official positions, and order him to contemplate his mistakes behind closed doors at home.

Fifth screen.

A dark and stormy night.

In a secret room in Hou Junji's house.

The lights are dim, the figures are swaying, and there are many shadows.

Hou Junji's face was gloomy, and he was discussing something with a group of generals with their helmets on and their swords slung across their shoulders.

Yuan Shouwei understood that this was a rebellion.

Seeing what the hexagram said, I had to give Li Shimin a warning.

Thinking of this, Yuan Shouwei turned his attention to the hexagrams on the compass.

[The emperor's grace is so great that it makes waves, and the public is excited and restless.It is difficult for eunuchs to understand the emperor's heart, and the wind and thunder stir up the whole sky. 】

After he finished reading, he looked up at Li Shimin opposite and said:

"Your Majesty, let me tell you about the stargazing situation and the hexagrams."

Li Shimin nodded solemnly.

"The Emperor's grace is so great that it is about your rewards for the soldiers who have returned from distant battles."

"However, because Hou Junji was so proud of his achievements, he did a lot of wrong things during his return to Beijing. As a result, many people had great opinions on him."

"To award a reward to a person who made a mistake will inevitably make everyone dissatisfied."

After hearing this, Li Shimin nodded and said, "As the Taoist Master said, how to award rewards really gives me a headache."

Yuan Shouwei went on to say:

"The crowd was so excited that it was hard to rest. Many people began to impeach Hou Junji, but Hou Junji still didn't know what to do, which angered His Majesty and everyone again."

But I'm afraid there may be some other meaning of His Majesty in it.

Li Shimin couldn't help but frowned, looked at Yuan Shouwei and said candidly: "Taoist Priest, I'd like to hear the details."

Yuan Shouwei said: "I see that your Majesty has a kind heart and is unwilling to criticize Hou Junji too harshly, but he has already offended the public."

After finishing speaking, he started to read the third sentence directly:
"It is difficult for eunuchs to understand the heart of an emperor. The best solution for now is to let him voluntarily resign and return to his hometown. Hou Junji is absolutely unwilling to give up his current power and wealth."

"If that's the case, maybe this matter needs an opportunity."

"Perhaps it is a good idea to advance before retreating and to praise before putting down."

After hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes suddenly lit up, he gently stroked the three strands of long beard under his chin and said:
"The Taoist priest can wake up the dreamer with one word."

"Praise and belittle. This is indeed a good way."

Yuan Shouwei smiled and said, "Your Majesty has a good heart, but things in this world often go wrong."

"You originally meant your heart to illuminate the moon, but the moon illuminates the ditch."

"This fourth hexagram has a lot more changes."

After finishing speaking, he recited the fourth line of hexagram: "The wind and thunder stirred up the whole sky."

"Your Majesty, it is a pity that Hou Junji not only did not understand your hard work, but also held a grudge."

"The agitation of wind and thunder means that this person has turned against himself."

After hearing this, Li Shimin's expression suddenly changed, and he asked directly: "What do you mean, Taoist Master, is this Hou Junji going to rebel?"

Yuan Shouwei did not answer, after all, what he just said was very clear.

But at this time, Li Shimin smiled instead, with a very confident smile.

(End of this chapter)