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Chapter 599 Confrontation (2)

If it was possible, Li Xian was actually unwilling to face Empress Wu head-on so soon. It was not because he was timid, but because of the limited situation. Most of the strength Li Xian possessed now was in the local area. As for the court, After Luo Binwang and Lin Mingdu, the two last important ministers, were sent down, Li Xian only had a few soldiers and crab generals such as Xiao Qian on hand. It should be lurking hard, get the crown prince first, and then slowly worry about the rest. This is undoubtedly a safe way, at least in the eyes of most people, it should be like this, but Li Xian is not an ordinary person , because he really knows the character of Empress Wu too well, if Li Xianzhen plays it safe, it will only be a dead end!
reason?It's very simple. Empress Wu has never been a soft-hearted person. No matter how much Li Xian backs down, she can't let Li Xian go. Didn't Li Xian back down in the previous life? What happened? The princess was given to death , his son was bestowed to death, his daughter was also given to death, and even he himself was almost given to death. If he has the initiative in the political battle, the follow-up attacks will be wave after wave. When there is no cessation, there will be no room for the opponent to breathe. Because of this, even if you know that things are difficult, Li Xian also had no intention of backing down, no matter how difficult it was, he would never lose his posture in the ring with Empress Wu. This also involved a hidden secret, which was the change of Gaozong's mind.

Gaozong was indeed weak and cowardly, and he had no great ability to govern the country, but he was an emperor after all. Whether he was a prince or after he ascended the throne, he had experienced various conspiracies, and he had a lot of knowledge. Naturally, there are some wrists. Although they are not too clever, they are definitely not stupid. When the crown prince was powerful, his original intention of supporting Empress Wu was to maintain the balance of the court, but he did not expect that Empress Wu could take advantage of the situation. Taking all the general and court affairs into his hands led to the complete imbalance of the court situation, so that the prince fell to the point where he was about to take risks. From this point of view, Gaozong felt remorse in his heart, which is exactly what Gaozong wanted to pardon. Therefore, if Li Xian can show his determination to fight against Empress Wu, Gaozong will definitely give Li Xian the necessary support to achieve a new balance in the court situation. What is most needed right now is exactly what Li Xian dares to stand up for!
"speak!"

Empress Wu actually didn't really care about Li Xian's life and death. To her, a deposed prince is like a bird whose wings have been cut off. Well, if you can’t, it’s not a big deal, but once the power is involved, everything will be different—even though Gaozong never said it clearly, Empress Wu can keenly perceive the secrets in Gaozong’s heart Therefore, she needs an opportunity to openly attack Li Xian, the most popular candidate in the East Palace, and Li Xian's treason case is undoubtedly such a good opportunity. Let it go easily, and made so many arrangements, just to wait for Li Xian to jump into this big pit. Now, since Li Xian has made his mark, although Empress Wu is very excited, but on the surface, he puts on a secondary majesty With an incomparable look, he frowned slightly, and snorted coldly with a strong displeasure.

"Nuo, I will report to the emperor, the queen, and my son went to the prison yesterday by order, and I have already visited the sixth brother. As entrusted by the sixth brother, here is the memorial, and let the child report to the emperor and the queen on behalf of the child. "

After experiencing the bloody tempering on the battlefield, Li Xian's city mansion has already been cultivated to the point where Mount Tai collapses in front of him without changing his color. How could he be overwhelmed by the power of Empress Wu, and he took out the book that he had never seen from his large sleeves in a leisurely manner. Mengjuan's memorial, clasped his hands in front of his chest, and spoke in a calm tone.

"That's right."

As soon as Li Xian had a book to play, Gaozong's eyes immediately flashed a gleam, and without waiting for Empress Wu to speak, some of them couldn't wait to agree to Li Xianzhi's request. Obviously, Gaozong had no choice but to deal with Li Xian. The opinions of Zong and Empress Wu were not unified, and as soon as the word "quasi" came out, the contradiction between the two parties had become superficial, and immediately all the flexible courtiers had different ideas.

"Thank you, father, for your kindness." Li Xian had expected that Gaozong would come forward to support him, but he still pretended to be grateful on his face very naturally. The stall was opened, and he opened his mouth with a solemn expression and read out: "Father and mother are on top, sin'er worships a hundred times, sin'er has been loved by his father and mother since he was a child, and has grown up, and has been reused many times. She deserves to be under Huan's knees, to take care of the great people, to think of the country as a pillar of talent, but to be instigated by the villain, so that she can kill herself from the world. The sinner dare not ask the forgiveness of the father and mother, but only hopes to be able to warn the world with one body... smell!"

"Idiot, idiot, oh..."

Listening to Li Xianzhi's confession letter relayed by Li Xian, Gaozong's face was gloomy, and he shook his head and sighed with tears, but he didn't make a statement on this, but looked at Li Xian with pleading looks, as if he was urging Li Xian Come up with a way to save Li Xian's life.

Oh, the old man is also true, just pointing at us as villains, you always try to be a good person, it's really a good plan!Li Xian is a shrewd person, how can he not see the meaning in Gaozong's eyes, but he didn't plan to attack immediately, it's just that the fire is not yet mature, and Empress Wu has to jump out and perform Therefore, even though Gaozong's eyes were full of resentment, Li Xian pretended not to notice. After reading Li Xian's confession, he bowed and stood in the hall with an air of letting Gaozong and Empress Wu down. .

As soon as Li Xian showed such a well-behaved posture, the courtiers below were chattering, but Empress Wu frowned. For a while, I really didn't know how to evaluate it—no matter how much Empress Wu hated Li Xian Xian, but the relationship between mother and child exists in real terms. It cannot be said that even Li Xian has pleaded guilty, but she, the mother queen, insists on killing her regardless. At least on the bright side, as a mother, she absolutely cannot easily say The "kill" word, if not, the saliva of the people in the world is enough to drown it, and if Li Xian makes a little push in the dark, the seemingly stable position of Empress Wu may be lost. At this delicate moment, Empress Wu could only keep silent while casting her suggestive gaze on Wu Chengsi, the presiding judge.

"Your Majesty, empress, I have something to say."

Strictly speaking, there is actually a feud between Wu Chengsi and Empress Wu who killed his father, but this guy is an unscrupulous master who only wants to get promoted and get rich. Now he only remembers one thing, that is Tightly hold Empress Wu's thigh, and do everything according to Empress Wu's wishes. As for the father's hatred, it has long been forgotten by him. Now that Empress Wu gave a hint, I dare not neglect Go, grabbed it out in a hurry, and reported aloud.

"speak!"

Seeing that Wu Chengsi was really well-behaved, Empress Wu felt a little more at ease. In her opinion, Wu Chengsi came forward to fight Li Xian. For Li Xian to downgrade, of course, the most important thing is that she can mediate in the middle, and even kill Li Xian's prestige by the way, it can be said that she has achieved multiple things in one fell swoop, and there is no reason not to allow it.

"Thank you for the empress's kindness." Wu Chengsi thanked respectfully, took the opportunity to quickly sort out his thoughts, and then said with a look of pain: "Your Majesty, your empress has learned a lesson, I thought that the book written by the abolished prince The confession is indeed profound. Although there are suspicions of evasion, it is generally true. As the saying goes, his feelings are pitiful, but his crimes are unforgivable. Doing extreme things is a big violation of human relations, and it is a disgrace to your majesty and empress. The most important thing is white silk, poisonous wine, and dagger), which can protect the whole body and the law, and it is the way to have the best of both worlds. I implore your majesty and empress to make a clear decision."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I think that Wu Shangshu's words are very true. The laws of the country are limited. Although the prince breaks the law, he should be guilty of the same crime as the common people. I implore Your Majesty and Your Majesty to judge!"

As soon as Wu Chengsi finished speaking, Ming Chongyan flashed out from the side, echoing in a loud voice.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, I think that bestowing the Three Treasures is a safe way, and it should be feasible. Please allow me, Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty, my humble minister seconded the proposal!"

"The humble minister also seconded the proposal!"

With Ming Chongyan taking the lead, a group of Empress Wu's party members were not to be outdone, they came out to wave their flags and shouted, and it seemed that they had completely resolved the silent murderous intention created by Li Xian in just a moment.

"What's Xian'er's opinion on this matter?"

Seeing that the situation has turned back, Empress Wu naturally refused to let go of this great opportunity to attack Li Xian's prestige, and did not rush to draw a conclusion. With a glance, Li Xian unceremoniously sent Li Xian into the army.

Sure enough, hey, just wait for you to grow old!Li Xian had anticipated the current situation a long time ago, and had already prepared a countermeasure in his mind. The reason why he was not in a hurry to express his attitude was because he was waiting for Empress Wu's words, and what he wanted was the murderous intent when he met him. The bottom line is to make sure that Empress Wu's party will not have any chance of turning the tables. Now that Empress Wu has used all her tricks, it is naturally Li Xian's turn to make a desperate counterattack!

"I would like to report to my father and mother, after seeing the fifth elder brother yesterday, I felt a sudden feeling in my heart. I wrote a poem, but I don't know whether it is good or not. I want to ask my father and mother to correct one or two."

Facing Empress Wu's general, Li Xian didn't have the slightest fear, but he was not in a hurry to discuss the matter, but replied like a school of Wang Gu left and right.

"boom……"

As soon as Li Xian's words came out, the courtiers below couldn't help but make a fuss again, not for anything else, but because Li Xian had rarely had a literary name. The courtiers were also convinced of the good governance. After all, the originally barren Hexi has become a well-known and prosperous place throughout the country after several years of hard work by Li Xian. Waiting for the occasion of the great dynasty, how could it be an occasion for reciting poems, Li Xian's behavior was obviously suspected of being perverted, and the courtiers were a little puzzled by his thinking.

(End of this chapter)