Tiantang

Chapter 79

Chapter 085
The eunuch Li Jingzhong led the way, followed by Li Heng and Zhang Xuan, and went straight into the imperial study.

Outside the door of the imperial study room, Li Jingzhong turned his head and smiled respectfully, "His Royal Highness, the emperor is waiting inside, the younger ones will not go in."

Li Heng was about to "greeting" with Li Jingzhong with a habitual smile, he was always so humble, he dared not offend even a eunuch who was around the emperor.At this time, seeing Zhang Xuan frowning and shaking his head, Li Heng suddenly remembered Zhang Xuan's "teaching" in the past few days, so he calmed down, smiled lightly, and walked in reservedly first.

Li Heng's attitude made Li Jingzhong a little uncomfortable.Prince Li Heng has always been humble and courteous, why is he suddenly getting airs now?

Li Jingzhong's eyebrows twitched, Zhang Xuan had already walked past him with a calm smile, and cast a peaceful but condescending glance.Li Jingzhong's heart trembled, and he quickly lowered his head again.

Li Heng and Zhang Xuan walked into the imperial study one after the other, and saw Li Longji sitting on the dragon chair, staring at the two with a clear expression.Not daring to be negligent, he hastened to pay respects, "My son Li Heng, pay homage to my father, long live my emperor."

Zhang Xuan also bowed behind Li Heng, "Minister Zhang Xuan pays homage to the emperor."

Li Longji smiled lightly and waved his hands, "That's all, flat body. Give me a seat——Zhang Xuan, you too."

"I dare not. There is no place for a minister in front of the emperor and His Highness." Zhang Xuan declined to sit down, walked over and stood behind Li Heng.

Li Longji glanced at him deeply, but turned to look at Li Heng with a smile and said, "Heng'er, I am very relieved to hear that you have been diligently studying state affairs in the Eastern Palace recently."

Although Li Longji's words were beautiful, Li Heng was still agitated under his prestige. Afraid of arousing Li Longji's suspicion again, he quickly got up again in fear and said, "Returning to the words of the father, before the minister Neglecting the etiquette system, failing to live up to the expectations of the father and the emperor, I feel ashamed and ashamed in my heart. Now the court rituals are restored, and I urge the officials of the Eastern Palace to take care of government affairs..."

Li Longji smiled, "Very good. I am very happy that you can follow the etiquette and manage government affairs, and work diligently every day without slack. Henger, I am old, and the Tang Dynasty will still be handed over to you in the end." In your hands, but whether you can keep the family, country and society established by your ancestors, I don't worry..."

"My son dare not. My father is in his prime, and it is the blessing of all the people of the Tang Dynasty. My son wishes to be my father's servant forever, and it is my greatest wish to be able to serve my father every day." Li Of course, Heng immediately expressed his "humility". He has repeated similar words countless times. As early as ten years ago, Li Longji said that he would support him to step up to the front and take over the power of Datang, but so far it has always been just talking.

"Heng'er, you are the prince of my Great Tang... I am hesitant about some state affairs, so I will listen to your opinion." Li Longji suddenly changed his tone, and said calmly, "Yang Guozhong now has more than ten positions, and he has the strength to do so." I haven't been caught, I've been thinking about whether I should remove Yang Guozhong from the post of Jiannan Road Jiedu envoy, so that he can be at ease with the important affairs of the court."

This was the first time in so many years that Li Longji discussed state affairs, the appointment and removal of courtiers with Li Heng in a negotiating tone.Li Heng was overjoyed, but he became more vigilant and calm. He pondered for a moment, then carefully said in a soft voice, "Father, my son thinks that Yang Guozhong has too many part-time jobs, which is not good for the court... How about removing Yang Guozhong?" The Jiedushi position, choose someone else, so as to strengthen our border defense of the Tang Dynasty."

"Oh?" Li Longji smiled, looked at Zhang Xuan again and said, "Zhang Xuan, I also listen to your opinion."

Zhang Xuan's heart moved, but he saluted respectfully, "Your Majesty, it is about the appointment and dismissal of important ministers in the court, and ministers with humble positions dare not speak rashly..."

Hearing that the emperor intends to remove Yang Guozhong from his part-time job as Jiedu envoy, Zhang Xuan immediately realized that Li Longji was planning to weaken Yang Guozhong's (or the Yang family's) power, and he was secretly happy.

Li Heng's current situation is very difficult. There is Yang Guozhong, a powerful official inside, who is pressuring him, An Lushan is a threat outside, and a few powerful princes are aiming at the crown prince. It can be said that internal and external troubles are precarious.But for the emperor to suppress the line of the Yang family, it was a rare opportunity for Donggong.

Zhang Xuan understood that Li Longji definitely didn't really want to completely suppress Yang Guozhong, but he must feel that the Yang family's power was too great, overshadowing the royal family and forming a potential hidden danger, so he wanted to suppress it a little.To suppress Yang Guozhong and cause Yang Guozhong's "riot", this requires a third-party force to intervene to check and balance-there is no doubt that the East Palace is Li Longji's best choice now.

In other words, when Li Longji came up with this idea, Li Heng of the East Palace gradually came into Li Longji's sight under the leadership of Zhang Xuan-so there was today's advice and temptation.

Based on Zhang Xuan's understanding of Li Longji's mind, if Li Longji didn't have this kind of thought, he would never have summoned Li Heng at this time and talked about it.

"I forgive you for your innocence, but it doesn't matter." Li Longji waved his hand.

Zhang Xuan pretended to be hesitant, but stepped forward and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I agree with His Highness the Crown Prince's words. Prime Minister Yang has too many concurrent jobs and is powerless. It is better to choose someone else to share the worries of Prime Minister Yang, which is more conducive to the stability of the border defense."

When Zhang Xuan raised his head, seeing the emperor's half-smile, he gritted his teeth, bowed down, and said loudly, "Your Majesty, I think that His Royal Highness is well versed in government affairs, benevolent, filial, and dignified...you can lead Jiannan far away." The post of Taoist Dushi!"

As soon as Zhang Xuan said this, Li Longji did not react too much. On the contrary, Li Heng was shocked, and immediately stood up in panic and confessed, "This is absolutely impossible. My son has always lived in the East Palace, and he has no military affairs. How can he do both?" An important position as a governor of the feudal town? Not allowed, absolutely not allowed!"

Zhang Xuan's move was purely impromptu, and he didn't communicate with Li Heng beforehand, so Li Heng was naturally taken aback.Based on Li Longji's rejection and suspicion of him in the past, he dared to take the initiative to seek a military post in the feudal town. This is simply "with ulterior motives and conspiracy".

Li Longji remained silent, with a strange smile on the corner of his mouth.

Zhang Xuan looked back at Li Heng, and said softly but resolutely, "His Royal Highness can also serve as the Jiedu Envoy of Longyou, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince's character and talent are not inferior to His Highness Rong, who is the Jiedu Envoy of Jiannan Road. Why not?"

Li Heng's eyes flickered for a moment, and he read a faint hint from Zhang Xuan's eyes, and he slowly lowered his head, never refusing again, feeling faintly excited in his heart - the opportunity finally came.

After many years of holding back, there is finally a chance to stand out.Li Heng's mind was slightly agitated, but it calmed down again in an instant.Of course he has a cowardly side, but sometimes this cowardice is a kind of rationality and calmness.

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"Okay, let me think about it again." Li Longji waved his hand, and said a little tiredly, "Let's step back."

Although Li Longji did not agree, but since he did not veto it, it means that there is still a chance.

Zhang Xuan turned his head and gave Li Heng a sneaky wink, and Li Heng bowed knowingly, "Father, I will take my leave. I heard that the imperial concubine is ill, and I want to visit... please allow me."

Li Longji was startled, then smiled and said, "Go. Yuhuan is sick these days... You have such filial piety, my heart is at ease."

(End of this chapter)