Chapter 14 Thirteen

Fang Xuanling persuaded from the side: "Auxiliary machine, Keming, stop arguing between you two. Fortunately, you are both smart people, haven't you noticed it yet? I'm afraid they are deliberately ambush you! If you draw the knife, things will go awry." Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui were stunned for a moment, they both looked at Fang Xuanling.Fang Xuanling went on to say: "You also know that after all these years of praising military equipment for His Highness, I have developed a habit of observing the roads wherever I go. In the past two years, I have traveled between Daoxingtai in Eastern Shaanxi and Prince Qin's mansion. I have passed the gate of the Guozhang’s mansion more than a few hundred times, and I have long been familiar with the surrounding environment. The alley that the Guozhang drove out of was not long, only forty or fifty feet long, and the other end went straight to Qu The river pool is for people to fetch water. In a snowy day, what is he doing by the head of the country in a carriage to the Qujiang pool? Does the old man still use his own hands to fetch water for the mansion of the country head?"

Changsun Wuji and Du Ruhui looked at each other, both revealing a sudden realization.Changsun Wuji slapped his thigh: "Well, Xuanling, if you don't tell me, I really didn't expect this level! Hmph, this Yin Ashu actually shot me coldly. Who is my Changsun Wuji? In Chang'an City After so many years of being around, I have never been the only one who has let those rogues take advantage of me, and I have never let a rogue take advantage of me!" Speaking of this, he walked to the door of the house and knocked on the door vigorously: "I said Your Highness, Don't pretend to be deaf, we have been waiting for you here for a long time, do you really want us to wait for you outside in the heavy snow? If you don't come out again, I will kick the door." Changsun Wuji and Li Shimin has known each other since childhood, and they are close relatives. The two of them have always been used to being casual. In Prince Qin's mansion, he is the only one who dares to be so indulgent, and everyone has already seen it.

The sound of the flute in the room stopped, the door creaked, and Li Shimin came out. He first glanced at Changsun Wuji, and then swept his eyes across the crowd, who were all looking at him with concern.Li Shimin said to everyone: "I know why you want to see me, but I want to tell you that this matter is over, please act according to the emperor's will." The incident that happened in front of the husband’s mansion was done by Yin Guozhang on purpose. He plotted against Keming and me, and he actually went after you. Since we were plotted by others, we should go to the emperor and settle the matter. Make it clear, bring back the lost situation!" Li Shimin sneered: "Get it back? What else can be done? You don't even think about it, since this happened, how many people in Chang'an City are so happy Just like Chinese New Year? The Qin family handed over the tiger talisman, the emperor is more like the emperor, the prince is more like the prince, and I, the king of Qin, is also more like a prince. If you want to pull it, will you be willing?" Li Shimin said, everyone's expressions changed. Changsun Wuji was even more tongue-tied, he asked Li Shimin, "Your Highness, do you mean that His Majesty is looking forward to such a thing in his heart?"

Li Shimin didn't answer directly. He walked under a big tree in the courtyard, stretched out his hand and patted the trunk and said, "The tree in the Qin Mansion is too tall and too big. It's higher than the trees in the Imperial Palace and the Eastern Palace. The tree attracts the wind, and I think it's so beautiful." Can you be sure? Two years ago, I already thought that there would be such a day, so I was already prepared." Changsun Wuji asked: "Then what is the preparation in the heart of Your Highness?" Li Shimin raised his head and looked up at the A big tree: "Instead of letting others cut it down by the roots, it's better to cut off some branches and leaves yourself, and let it be lower than the trees in the Imperial Palace and Eastern Palace to avoid the limelight." The impatient Hou Junji cupped his hands and said: "Hasn't Your Highness thought of taking another route?" Li Shimin turned his head to look at Hou Junji: "Which way?" Hou Junji lowered his voice and said, "Turning this Qin Mansion into the East Palace or even... wouldn't it be just Don't you need to cut the branches and leaves yourself?" Hou Junji's voice was not loud, but it sounded like a muffled thunder in the ears of several people, and they all turned their eyes to Li Shimin.Among the generals of the Qin family, Hou Junji followed Li Shimin earlier, his qualifications were older than Yuchi Jingde, he was brave in battle and was always known for his boldness, so it was not surprising that such words came from his mouth.

Li Shimin didn't speak, Hou Junji thought he was hesitating, stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, are you worried that the tiger talisman has been given to the East Palace, and that you won't be able to mobilize troops? Please put it down, Your Highness. The eight hundred elite cavalry are all my servants, and as long as Your Highness wants to do great things, I will definitely make them die for His Highness's encouragement." Hou Junji was telling the truth, in his early years he had recruited five thousand disciples from his hometown and was trained by him alone They have formed a mighty army that is unparalleled in the world, and they never fear death on the battlefield. After five years, there are only 800 people left. They have the reputation of the Flying Tiger Army. They are now stationed outside the city, guarding the direction of Tongguan.This army is absolutely loyal to Hou Junji, and it is also the most reliable military force controlled by the Qin Mansion.

Li Shimin patted Hou Junji on the shoulder: "Junji, you misunderstood me. I'm not worried that I won't be able to transfer soldiers without the Tiger Talisman, but I don't want to do the big thing you said." Hou Junji looked surprised: "You Don’t want to? Why?” Li Shimin looked at the crowd and said, “Who should occupy the world is decided by God. Yang Guang seized his elder brother’s reserve position and killed his father to stand on his own. In the end, he was cast aside by the people of the world, and he himself was rejected by Yu Wenhua. He was tortured while alive, and he will be stigmatized for thousands of years when he dies. What's the point of doing this for the rest of the world? The lesson is not far, I will not follow his old path!"

On the side, Changsun Wuji said: "But Your Highness, your contribution is too great, your talent is too strong, and others are too weak. There are some things you can't do if you don't want to." Li Shimin turned his face to Changsun Wuji: "What do you mean? I understand, I have thought about this too, but I always feel that there is another way to go. In the past, there was a time when Duke Zhou did not reach the top, but he was willing to assist his brother and nephew, and he still benefited the people forever. If God If I don’t give up, I’ll just learn to be the Duke of Zhou.”