Chapter 36 The thirty-sixth round of Jian Huairen Yan, the brothers and the people reluctantly dispersed the family members

Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang were in prison, and Li Shimin was helpless for a while.He could only send Changsun Wuji and others to try to break through some joints, trying to make the two of them suffer less, but the prison chief and others were all confidantes that Li Yuanji had already arranged, so this move had little effect.What made Li Shimin feel gratified was that although the two were tortured in prison, they were strong and unyielding. In the blink of an eye, it was the first day, and there were celebrations in Chang'an city and the palace.At this time in previous years, there was a lot of traffic in front of Tiance Mansion, but now there are few people. Li Shimin, who loves bustle, deeply felt the huge contrast between before and after.

After going to court on the fifth day of the first lunar month, Li Jiancheng waited for Li Shimin to come over on the steps in front of the hall, and said, "Second brother, I will prepare a family banquet tonight. You and Shiro come over. How about the three of us getting together?" Li Shimin listened After saying this, he hesitated for a moment, and said: "There is a lot of rush after the festival, and the big brother has a lot of things to do every day, how dare the little brother bother?" Li Jiancheng understood his intentions and said with a smile: "Second brother, there have been a lot of misunderstandings between us these years. It's a chance to communicate, and tonight's family dinner is exactly for that."

"Brother is broad-minded, which is a blessing for us as disciples. But what about Shiro? He is now catching my people and throwing them into prison, trying to beat him to death. Sigh, I haven't had a good year because of this matter." Li Shimin was aggressive when he came up, which made Li Jiancheng very uncomfortable, so he still said softly: "It's okay, you can talk about anything at that time." Seeing Li Shentong coming from behind, Li Shimin suddenly made up his mind, nodded and said: "Little brother, thank you for your kindness first, and I will go to the banquet as instructed in the evening. However, I want Uncle Shentong to go with me in the evening. There is an elder here Beside him, Shiro might not be too presumptuous."

A sneer appeared on the corner of Li Jiancheng's mouth, and he said, "It's up to you. Erlang, it seems that you still can't trust me." "Brother is serious. My younger brother only thinks that uncle and we are close relatives. If we encounter a place that cannot be turned around, uncle can still steer the rudder." "Okay then, Shiro and I will be waiting for you at the East Palace tonight." The two arched their hands to say goodbye. In the evening, Li Shimin really invited Li Shentong to the East Palace for a banquet.Li Shimin thought as he walked, is the elder brother holding this banquet to talk about peace from the bottom of his heart?Or a showdown on the spot?According to the eldest brother's temperament, the former is more likely.Li Shentong next to him didn't know the real meaning of this trip. He was simple-minded and usually relied on force, but he was not good at thinking.These years, he knew that the crown prince and the king of Qin were in a hurry to fight, and as their uncle, he couldn't tell which faction he would help, so he had made up his mind a long time ago, and simply didn't help each other in a daze.However, after all, he spends more time with Li Shimin, and his inner feelings are still biased towards Li Shimin.Today Li Shimin invited him to the East Palace for a banquet. He thought it would be a good thing for the three brothers to finally sit together again, so he was overjoyed and agreed wholeheartedly.

The two of them did not bring any followers, and the two riders soon arrived at the gate of the East Palace.Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were already waiting there to meet them.Several people entered the palace hand in hand, and a sumptuous dinner was already prepared in the palace.The three pushed Li Shentong to sit on the top seat, and then sat down separately.Li Jiancheng held a cup of wine to persuade him to drink, and the atmosphere of the dinner gradually became lively.Among the people in the seat, Li Shentong drank the most. After a while, his face turned red when he got drunk. "Okay." Li Shentong drank another glass of wine, not knowing whether to praise the wine or to say something else, and gradually became a little incoherent, "Prince, every time the emperor talks about the three of you, the expression on his face is quite proud." Haha, our Li family can not only win the world, but also pass it on for generations to come. You three brothers are doing well today. In the future, you can discuss things and be together when you are in trouble. This is what you call true brothers."

Li Jiancheng cupped his hands and said, "Uncle's words are very true. My nephew invited you here tonight to clarify this matter." Li Shentong waved his hand and said, "That's fine, as long as you brothers can often sit together drinking and chatting in the future, everything will be fine." "Otherwise, many things that happened during this period should be explained clearly. Uncle Shentong, you happen to be here to bear witness." Li Yuanji said coldly. "What testimony?" "Eldest brother insists on asking second brother to clarify, but it was not my intention. It has reached this point, what else is there to say? But since you are here, you might as well be straightforward. Second brother, the position of eldest brother's crown prince is determined by the father. It was appointed by the emperor. I advise you, from now on, it is better to put aside your edge, be your vassal honestly, and stop thinking about it. This way, it will be beneficial to everyone."

Li Yuanji was so aggressive that Li Shentong was speechless: "Hey... hey, why did you start arguing while talking?" "What are you arguing about? It's Shiro talking to himself, when did I join?" Li Shimin also said coldly. "Hmph, you've become an expert. Now that Uncle Shentong is here, let me ask you, if you are open-minded, why did you want to buy Luoyang's gold and jewelry? Why did you bribe Ma Sanbao to frame Yang Wengan for rebellion?" Li Shimin was unhappy, looked at Li Jiancheng and said, "Brother, do you think it's Xingshi asking for crimes today?"

Li Jiancheng sighed, and said: "Erlang, the situation our brothers are in today is really not what I want. I don't want to blame the teacher, but you ask yourself, can you get rid of the responsibility for why we have come to this day? There is a saying It’s a good word, it’s called turning hostility into friendship. From now on, we will each settle down, and the brotherhood will gradually deepen, this is the original intention of my coming to you today.” Li Shentong saw that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, so he applauded: "Da Lang's words are good. In times of difficulty, we are still brothers, and we are still father and son soldiers in battle. Is there any unresolved knot between brothers? Just reconcile. Just make up."

Li Shimin observed Li Jiancheng's expression and saw that he didn't seem to be lying, so he said: "Brother has such a heart, and I am only grateful. Since I want to speak out today, I will take the liberty to speak out. Ever since I was admonished by my father that day, I Try to be introverted, and do things carefully every day. But what about you? First, you sent people to bring gold and silver to bribe the people in my house, and now you have Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang imprisoned without any evidence, and all kinds of torture are imposed on you. Four Brother, what you said just now is all speculation and nonsense, without evidence. I have evidence here, so how can I say that?"

Li Jiancheng was embarrassed, but Li Yuanji acted nonchalantly.To say that these few things they did were all led by Li Yuanji, and Li Jiancheng nodded in agreement.In the meantime, Du Weizheng opposed it with all his strength.Wei Zheng thought that Li Shimin had a strong temperament and deep plans, if he moved people around him like this, he would definitely stir up Li Shimin's temper, and if he didn't do it, big trouble would happen.Wei Zheng said: "If you want to get rid of Qin Wang himself once and for all, once he falls, the trees will fall, the monkeys will disperse, and the people around him will leave naturally." If the emperor fell out of favor, as long as his family members were dispersed, Li Shimin would not be in trouble, so he refused to listen to Wei Zheng's words.After that, Wei Zheng mentioned it many times, but the two turned a deaf ear to it, which made Wei Zheng very sad. He sighed privately: "To this day, I still don't know who the King of Qin is. It's really useless to be a brother for so many years."

Li Yuanji saw that Li Jiancheng's face was full of guilt, so he argued strongly: "Second brother's words, brothers can't understand. The arrest of Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang is a matter of Dali Temple. What does it have to do with elder brother and us?" As for the letter from elder brother, second brother, since someone was able to forge elder brother’s handwriting to stir up Yang Wengan’s mutiny, how could this letter be true?” Li Shimin ignored Li Yuanji, looked at Li Jiancheng and said, "Brother, how do you say this?" Li Jiancheng let out a long sigh, thinking that the freezing three feet would not happen in a day.How can many things that have happened in the past be explained clearly in a few words?He didn't answer Li Shimin's question directly, but turned around and called the maids: "Go, get some citrus juice for us to sober up." After a while, the maids offered each of them a glass of orange citrus juice. Li Jiancheng picked up the jade lamp, looked at Li Shimin and said, "Second brother, now that Uncle Shentong is here to be a witness, I invite you here today for the sake of brotherhood. Uncle Shentong, you definitely agree with this reasoning." Li Shentong nodded and said, "That's right, that's right, that's the reason." Li Jiancheng continued: "We drank a lot of wine. After drinking this citrus juice, we should be able to wake up a bit. Come, please drink this." After finishing speaking, he raised his head and drank it down. Li Shimin looked at the juice in the cup, and saw that the cup was blue and the juice was yellow, and the blue and yellow contrasted with each other, revealing warmth under the candlelight.He tasted it first and took a sip. He felt that it was similar to the juice made by Jing'er. The taste was sweet and sour, so he drank it all in one gulp.Li Shentong took a sip and then threw it away, saying: "What's so good about this juice? It's sour, how can there be good wine?" He poured out a glass of wine and drank it with his head raised. Li Jiancheng said to Li Shimin again: "Second brother, whether you understand my intentions or not, it is a fulfillment of the friendship between us brothers. What you and Shiro said just now is over after all. We Starting today, brothers are as close as ever, how about that?" "I believe the elder brother's words, but what about Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang? They are still in prison. If we don't blame the past, will I be able to see them when I return home?" "Second brother, don't force people too much. As I said just now, it's a matter of Dali Temple. How can you insist on us, big brother?" "Brother, tell me, how to deal with this matter?" Li Jiancheng didn't dare to say a word at this moment, he said in a low voice: "This... this... until tomorrow, I will call Dali Qing to ask, if it is really a vain thing, of course they should be let go." He glanced at Li Yuanji. Li Shimin saw his movements clearly, and couldn't help but sigh that he was a bit pitiful.Encountering such a big event, you can't deal with it decisively, but you hesitate here, swaying from side to side. Could it be that you have also learned the temperament of your father?Li Shimin knew that today's banquet was a waste of his elder brother's intentions, and there would be no results, so he stood up and said, "In this way, I won't bother my elder brother. Let Dali Temple convict them and punish them. Uncle Shentong , it's getting late, let's go." Li Shentong stood up and said, "It's time to go, it's time to go. Dalang, thank you for this meal." He was very sensible, seeing that the atmosphere in the venue was getting more and more tense, and if they clashed, he would definitely If you can't hold back the bullet, it's better to get out as soon as possible. The three brothers had nothing to say anymore, and they each had their own ideas.They walked out of the palace gate silently, Li Shentong and Li Shimin went first, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji had to go back and say a few words. Li Shentong and Li Shimin left the Anli Gate, and when the north wind blew, they couldn't help shivering.Li Shentong said softly: "It's so cold, I should be warm after drinking so much wine, why doesn't it work?" "Uncle Shentong, you must know that the wine is warm when you drink it, and it becomes cold after a long time. My body is also full of chills at this time." The two walked slowly side by side, only listening to the sound of the horse's hooves trampling on the bluestone road.After a while, Li Shentong said worriedly: "Erlang, I didn't expect that the prejudice between you brothers would be so deep. Brother Huang, why don't you ask? If this continues, what will happen?" "Uncle Shentong, don't worry, as long as I stay at home in depression and don't compete with them for a day, nothing will happen to me." "Dalang, it's okay. It's just that Shiro's temperament is like a fire, and someone needs to persuade him." "Ok." They walked for a while, Li Shimin suddenly snorted a few times, then slowed down his horse, lowered his head, and said in a low voice: "Oh, why does this stomach hurt so badly?" His voice was painful, and soon, his head Beads of sweat appeared on the face. Li Shentong stepped forward to watch with concern, but before he got to the horse, he heard a "plop", and Li Shimin's tall body fell backwards under the horse.Li Shentong was in a hurry, calling repeatedly: "Erlang, what's the matter? What's the matter?" Li Shimin's voice was weak, and he said: "Uncle Shentong...this...something is wrong with this situation, I—maybe I have been poisoned by something." After finishing speaking, he spit out something in a "wow". Li Shentong felt a fishy smell blowing towards his face, he leaned forward to take a look under the moonlight, and saw a bloodstain on the ground, so he tremblingly said: "No, it's blood." Li Shimin closed his eyes slightly, and said intermittently: "That ... that citrus juice, there may be ... a problem. Shen... Uncle Tong, you... help me go back to the house, and quickly find someone to come and see. " Li Shentong didn't dare to neglect, so he bowed and put Li Shimin on his back, and hurried towards Hongyi Palace at a faster pace. It just so happened that the elder grandson Jiamin felt unwell in recent days, and the elder grandson Wuji invited a doctor for her and happened to be in the mansion.After Li Shimin entered the mansion, everyone hurriedly put Li Shimin on the couch, only to see that his face was pale and he had fallen into a coma.The doctor stepped forward and raised Li Shimin's eyelids to observe, and saw his lips turned dark again. He frowned and said, "Looking at this scene, it seems that he is poisoned. We can't delay any longer, and we need to wash his intestines immediately." After finishing speaking, he The white powder was taken out from the box, and someone mixed it with water, and then someone lifted Li Shimin up, pried open his mouth, and poured it into his stomach.For a moment, Li Shimin could only hear "gurgling" in his stomach, and then he began to vomit and diarrhea, and a foul smell wafted out of the room. The doctor said: "The king of Qin took Xiesanling just now, here is another medicine, please decoct it and order him to take it, this medicine can regulate the spleen and stomach. If King Qin can wake up slowly, it will be fine. You can raise it." Changsun Jiamin and others were at a loss, so they naturally obeyed the doctor's orders.After Li Shimin took the medicine, his face gradually changed from gray to rosy. The doctor breathed a sigh of relief at this time, and said: "It seems that there is nothing wrong with it. My medicine still has the ingredients of calming and calming the nerves. King Qin will not wake up tonight. Princess, as long as the attendants are left here, everyone You can go to rest." Eldest Sun Jiamin was tearful and sobbed, "How can a good-looking person become like this after going out for a while? Everyone go out. Jing'er and I are here to take care of him tonight. At least we want to watch him wake up." Changsun Wuji said: "Sister, your body is so weak, don't get tired of it." The elder Sun Jiamin refused to listen, so everyone had to give up. After everyone left the outer room, Gao Shilian asked Li Shendao: "King of Huai'an, Erlang went to the East Palace to drink, what did he eat?" Li Shentong said puzzledly: "Yeah, I don't understand either. We drank together, took food together, and everyone was fine, so why did Erlang do this? By the way, when Erlang just had a stomachache, he said It seems that there is something wrong with the citrus juice, but I drank it too." Changsun Wuji said angrily: "Hmph, the weasel has no good intentions to give the chicken New Year's greetings! When Erlang was going to the banquet, I advised him not to go, but he didn't listen. Did this really cause trouble? Huai'an Wang, when you drink the juice, you must not drink together, if they want to play tricks, there will be too many opportunities." "Well, if this is the case, the prince has already planned. But the prince can't be so bold? If he dares to prescribe medicine openly, won't he be afraid of the emperor's punishment if I'm always by his side?" "Why don't they dare? Now that they openly imprison Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang and torture them day and night, don't they dare to do such a secret poisoning thing?" Gao Shilian stopped his eldest grandson Wuji's words, and said to Li Shen earnestly: "Erlang has made great achievements over the years, the crown prince and the king of Qi are like sitting on pins and needles, I think the king of Huai'an must have heard about it. In fact, Erlang is dedicated to serving the country and serving the emperor. Why? Is it hindering the prince again? I think they are not broad-minded, so they did such a dirty thing. In fact, Erlang has kept his edge these days, not competing with the prince for a day, in fact, it is to show the prince Humility. Alas, today's matter, you have been by your side, seeing the crown prince poisoning is the truth. Erlang's safety in the future is hard to say." Li Shentong thought for a moment, and said with great emotion: "It's okay, I will protect Erlang. I know Erlang very well. He is an excellent son of my Li family. He can't die like this without knowing it. To stop their brothers from fighting each other, Only the emperor. When I go to court tomorrow, I will definitely talk to the emperor brother and plan a way to protect Erlang." Gao Shilian cupped his hands and said, "The King of Huai'an is so righteous, I'm here to express my gratitude to you on behalf of Erlang." "Then what's the matter, they are all my nephews, how can I not understand? It's getting late, we're going back to our homes, you wait for my news tomorrow." Sure enough, Li Shentong lived up to his words. After the court dispersed on the second day, Li Yuan simply followed, accompanied by Li Shentong, to visit Li Shimin in Tiance Mansion. Li Shimin didn't wake up until morning, when he heard the eunuch's hoarse voice from outside: "The emperor is here!" Then he said in a deep voice, "Come, help me to the bed to pick him up." Seeing Li Shimin struggling to worship, Li Yuan hurriedly said: "My son is not polite, you can still lie on the couch. Everyone is like this, why are you still showing such vain rituals?" Li Yuan's words showed concern for Li Shimin, and Li Shimin's eyes rolled Hot, choked up and said: "Damn the child, I'm tired of worrying about my father." "Forget it, you lie down on the couch first, and we'll talk again. My supernatural powers have already explained to me very clearly about your matter." Several women obeyed the order and put Li Shimin back on the couch, then bowed their heads gently and exited in the room.Over there, the eunuch offered a brocade stool to Li Yuan, and the father and son sat on the couch and sat on the stool, relatively silent. Li Yuan waved his hand and ordered the eunuchs to leave the door, so that there were only three of them left in the room. Li Shimin turned his face sideways, with tears in his eyes, and said, "Since father knows what happened last night, my son doesn't want to say anything more. My son wants to ask father, for the sake of my little achievements, let me let you go." When I go out of Beijing, no matter whether it is the remotest corners of the earth or the wilderness, I will take Jia Min and the others to hide there, and I dare not enter the capital again." Li Yuan let out a long sigh, and then said: "Oh, are the three of you brothers really incompatible? I heard what Shentong said, and I just reprimanded Dalang and Shiro. I know you are not good at drinking, I have told them not to call you for night drinks in the future. Erlang, as your father and emperor, am I a foolish person? How could I exile you in desolation? If I do this, what will the people of the world think? It is your underground My mother, she will blame me too. You are not allowed to think of it in the future." Li Yuan's words really revealed his true feelings, Li Shimin has not seen his father so warm for a long time. Li Shentong interjected: "But Brother Huang, Dalang and Shiro have joined hands now, Erlang is alone and weak, how can he protect himself?" This sentence stopped Li Yuan from asking, he was stunned and couldn't answer.After a while, Fang said something: "Speaking of which, Erlang was the first to establish a great plan to flatten the sea, so he should be made the prince. But Erlang resigned at the beginning because he made Dalang the prince. Now Dalang is the heir For a long time, I can't bear to change him. Shentong, you know, Dalang is usually diligent and capable, and I really can't find a reason to abolish him, what do you think should be done?" Li Shen said: "This is the emperor's brother's family matter, and I dare not speak out. It's still the same sentence, we must protect Erlang." "Yes, how to protect it?" "My brother has always been stupid and can't think of a good way. The emperor's brother is brave and wise, and there must be a feasible way." Li Shimin knew that the journey of abolishing and establishing the crown prince had reached a dead end, so he could not think about it, so he said: "Father, my son's wife and uncle were originally in Jiaozhi, which is far away from Beijing. Why don't you ask Father to issue an order, and I can go there to settle down for the rest of my life?" lifetime." Li Yuan suddenly became emotional: "Erlang, there are few people in Jiaozhi, and it is far away from the capital? I am getting older every day. If you go there, how many times will I see you in this life?" "The child is not filial, but it is not filial to cause troubles in Beijing so often, which makes the father restless. I stay away in this way, one can avoid my own disaster, and the other can make the father clear." "No, let me think about it. Alas, Shentong, do you know what is difficult to deal with? It's a family matter. Their brothers live in the same capital, and they are incompatible with each other. There will be disputes in the future. I see what Erlang said about leaving the capital. Son, it seems to be feasible, but it can't go too far, what do you think?" Li Shentong didn't even think about it, and immediately replied: "Well, if Erlang leaves Beijing, then Dalang and the others won't meet each other, and there will be no chance for trouble." "That's it, Erlang, I remembered the story of King Xiao of the Han Dynasty, and I will follow it today. Aren't you still serving as the Daxingtai of Eastern Shaanxi Province? You can lead your family and government officials to live in Luoyang, and I will allow you to build the emperor. Banner, in this way, everything from Tongguan to the east is under your control. After I die, the world will be ruled by Dalang and you separately, how about it?" Li Shimin didn't expect Li Yuan to say this, he was overjoyed in his heart, thinking that if he was released to Luoyang, he would be conquered in the future, that was his ability.Thinking this way in my heart, tears welled up on my face again, while struggling to get up, wept and said: "How can the father think like this? It is difficult for a country to tolerate two masters, how dare the child build the banner of the Son of Heaven? If so, it would be better Give the child to death." "Nonsense, do you think I'm not sincere? Cough, our Li family's world will eventually be controlled by your brothers so that it will last forever. What I do seems to be an expedient measure, but it actually has a lot of meaning. In the future, you and Dalang lives in both the eastern and western capitals, as long as he can be diligent in governing and caring for the people, and compare with each other, wouldn’t the world be more prosperous? I’ve made up my mind, so don’t say anything else.” Li Shentong breathed a sigh of relief, thinking that if the matter could be resolved in this way, it would indeed be a good solution, and he said with joy: "It's still the emperor's idea, this way, it won't hurt the brotherhood, and it will make them feel better." Let's do our own thing." In fact, Li Yuan's method is not a brilliant move. If Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin divide the world equally, they will definitely attack endlessly with their respective strengths in the future, and one of them will definitely win. It is probably not Li Yuan's original intention to meet each other in battle. At this time Li Shimin brought up the matter of Yuchi Jingde again, and said: "Father, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang used to make a lot of military exploits with their sons and ministers, but now some people put them in prison for some rumors and tortured them every day. , Trying to get involved with your sons and ministers. Please make a decree, if they are really guilty, they will be punished according to the law, and if they are innocent, they will not be allowed to suffer in prison." "Is there such a thing? A general like Jingde is loyal to me. What's the matter? Shentong, you can ask about this later and pass on my words. If there is no real evidence, then Let him go immediately." Li Shentong nodded in agreement, and in the afternoon, Yuchi Jingde and Zhang Liang were indeed released from prison. Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji were terrified when they heard the news that Li Shimin was going to Luoyang. Li Jiancheng said worriedly: "If Erlang arrives in Luoyang, there will be land armored soldiers there, and he will easily form a climate. At that time, it will be difficult for us to subdue him." " Li Yuanji gritted his teeth and said: "Erlang, he can do some tricks, when did we feed him poison? It's all about him talking to himself, so as to deceive the father. The father is the same, so easy to believe him How could it be so absurd to give him half of the world? No, no matter what you say, you can’t let Erlang’s plot succeed. You must keep him in Chang’an. It's easy to get." Li Jiancheng agreed, and the two discussed it for a long time.They first asked several people to lobby in front of Li Yuan, saying, "The king of Qin has heard about going to Luoyang, and everyone likes it. Seeing his aspirations, he may not come back", which really aroused Li Yuan's worries.Afterwards, Pei Ji, Feng Deyi, Zhang and Yin concubines stated their interests to Li Yuan again, which made Li Yuan change his mind and never mentioned Li Shimin's going to Luoyang again. After Zhang Liang was released from prison, he still returned to Luoyang to resume his post because he had no crimes.But Yuchi Jingde was not so lucky, he was covered in bruises, Dali Temple even released the word that because of the murder case, the interrogation would continue, and he was not allowed to go out of the city at home, waiting for the summons from time to time. Li Shimin led all the subordinates to visit Yuchi Jingde, and saw that he had scars all over his body, except for his face, hands and feet, there seemed to be no good flesh on his body.Everyone couldn't help weeping, Li Shimin said: "Jingde is really a man of iron, for me, he has suffered so much and still keeps scolding, what should I say?" Yuchi Jingde grinned in pain, and said: "In order to repay the kindness of the King of Qin, Jingde would not even frown even if his body was smashed to pieces. If I were to talk about this time, I would be too careless. If the two assassins were handed over to Dali Temple , will also make them feel ashamed. Who knows that their hearts are so cruel, but they will not hesitate to lose the lives of two of their men to frame me." Cheng Yaojin said: "Maybe Heizi doesn't know, the King of Qin went to the East Palace for a banquet a few days ago and was almost poisoned. People like this are acting more and more viciously." Yuchi Jingde gritted his teeth and said: "The blood debt must be paid with blood, they should not fall into my hands, Yuchi Gong." Yuchi Jingde raised his head, the group of subordinates cursed angrily, the sound in the room was very noisy.At this time Li Shimin held Yuchi Jingde's hand and said: "Jingde, take good care of yourself at home, if you need anything, send someone to tell me." Then he turned his head and said to the crowd: "Everyone go away, don't stay here Disturbing Jingde." Everyone fell silent, and slowly exited the room.Li Shimin asked everyone again: "Now is the time of trouble, and you can't say anything without reason. Please remember this point." Cheng Yaojin muttered: "Don't let me say things without reason, people have already bullied their faces, can't they hit the left cheek and then stretch the right cheek?" Approval appeared on everyone's faces, and Qin Shubao also said: "King Qin , They are becoming more and more lawless now. Jingde is a ready-made example. If the lure fails, they will assassinate, and if the assassination fails, they will frame them. Today is Jingde, but tomorrow it will be whose turn. We also have hands, how can we wait for death?" Everyone said in unison: "Please make it clear, King Qin." Li Shimin sighed, waved his hands and said, "Don't force me like this, just leave." After finishing speaking, he turned around and walked out first. Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Changsun Wuji followed Li Shimin into the Tiance Mansion. Li Shimin walked into the Renwen Hall and sat down, his eyes were dull, and he sat for a long time without saying a word.The other three did not dare to speak, either looked up at the roof, or squinted at the others, the hall was silent for a while. Fang Xuanling was the first to break the calm, and said cautiously: "King Qin, this time the emperor allowed you to go to Luoyang first, but later regretted it. This move will further enhance the arrogance of the East Palace. From the perspective of my subordinates, it is now at a critical juncture. " Li Shimin's face was gloomy, and he said lightly: "Father's repeated changes are also expected. Sigh, for the king, how can I be embarrassed!" His voice became deeper and deeper in the end, and it contained endless sadness. Changsun Wuji said: "Just now the crowd was excited, and it has been smoldering for many days. Erlang, if the people in the mansion cannot protect themselves, I am afraid it is not the law. For the current plan, we must take decisive measures and take the initiative to attack." Li Shimin said: "I've thought a lot about this matter, it's not easy to say. I'm in Chang'an now, and I'm in danger, so how can I do such a big thing?" Du Ruhui said: "The King of Qin should not underestimate himself. Gou Jian took a few hits and became the overlord for a while. This time the crown prince and King Qi are unwilling to let you go to Luoyang. They think that as long as you are in Chang'an, you will have no chance to move around. God-sent opportunity. When it is unprepared, we secretly prepare and then suddenly launch it, and great things can be achieved." "Achieve great achievements? How to achieve great achievements? Xuanling, tell me first." Fang Xuanling said: "I have discussed with Ruhui and Wuji many times, thinking that the current strategy must use thunder." "What thunder means? Don't be vague." "Eight words: force the emperor to change into a prince, cut grass and roots." Li Shimin's face changed color, and he reprimanded: "Nonsense, is it Shimin who forced my father to kill my brothers like this? Even if I am exiled in a wild place, it is a hundred times stronger than this method." Du Ruhui sneered coldly, and said: "King Qin, if the prince takes power, can you take care of yourself alone? Not only will your bones be gone, but even the people in Tiance's government will never end well. The above are trivial matters, and a man must take the land as his responsibility Importantly, with the common people in the world in mind, what brother Xuan Ling said is what we have discussed many times, if His Highness can ascend to the reserve position, it will be a great event, and you cannot follow the benevolence of a woman." Changsun Wuji said: "Erlang, Mr. Fang and Du are very worried. At this critical moment, if you don't seize the opportunity, you will be passive every step of the way." Li Shimin said decisively: "That's the end of what you said today, don't think about it in the future. Let me force my father to kill my brother, even if I am killed, I will not do it." When Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were together with Li Shimin, Fang Xuanling was the most cautious and never dared to disobey Li Shimin.In comparison, Du Ruhui dared to offend Yan Zheng if he thought his opinion was correct.Now that Li Shimin expressed his intentions, Fang Xuanling was so frightened that he didn't dare to say any more, but Du Ruhui immediately took up the conversation and said, "King Qin is kind and unwilling to take such a decisive move. One day the crown prince's sword will be on His Highness's neck." On top of that, at that time, will His Highness accept it generously?" Fang Xuanling could tell that Du Ruhui's words contained an aggressive meaning. Li Shimin was unmoved, and said leisurely: "I really can't forget my sister's last request. They really want to kill me, and I can't think about it. As for how the current situation will develop in the future, I can't predict it now. It is useless to think about it. I have to let it go." Please go back." After that, he got up first and turned to the back hall. Two days later, an official document from the Ministry of Officials was sent to Tiance Mansion, informing the Tiance Mansion's chief of the left horse army, Cheng Yaojin, to be the governor of Kangzhou, Duan Zhixuan, the second right guard army, to be the governor of Dengzhou, and the right three generals. Army Qin Shubao was appointed governor of Lingzhou.According to the official document, these three people have made outstanding military exploits, and they are specially added officials. Fang Xuanling, the secretary of the government office, first reviewed all the official documents for entering the government. When he saw these three appointments, he said: "It's still here after all." He took the official documents and went to see Li Shimin. Li Shimin was very calm when he found out. He calmly read all the texts and said, "Xuanling, it seems that they think these three people are the most important people in my mansion. They are under the so-called reputation! By the way, there is also Jingde, If he wasn't caught up in the matter now, he might also be awarded a foreign post. Well, big brother and the others have also worked hard." "That's right, they think these four people are the most important people in the mansion." Li Shimin smiled lightly, and then said, "Well, they still missed their eyes. Xuanling, tell me, who is the most important person in my mansion?" "Of course it's King Qin." "Wrong, it's you and Ruhui. As long as the two of you are by my side, no matter where the generals are scattered, they will always come when I call. Haha, Xuanling, do you think so?" Fang Xuanling smiled apologetically, thinking that at this point, King Qin was still in the mood to joke, I really don't know what was going on in his heart. While the two were talking, Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin, Duan Zhixuan and Du Ruhui walked in.Then Cheng Yaojin raised the scroll and said: "King Qin, look at what tricks they are up to, trying to drive us out of the Tiance Mansion. My old Cheng is desperate for his future, and will never leave the Tiance Mansion. " Li Shimin smiled and said: "This is something that many people dream of, but you shirk it. Brother Jin, if you let outsiders talk about it, you will definitely blame you for not knowing what to do." Everyone couldn't laugh. Qin Shubao said sternly: "Everyone sees it very clearly. If we are like us and gradually become foreign officials, King Qin's arms and wings will be exhausted. How long will His Highness be able to maintain himself? King Qin, Yao Jin was right, we will fight Don't worry about the future, and will never leave His Highness's side for half a step. I also ask King Qin to make a decision early to make a big plan." Everyone looked at Li Shimin eagerly. Li Shimin got up slowly, walked to Qin Shubao, Cheng Yaojin and Duan Zhixuan, held hands with them one by one, and then said: "I appreciate your kindness, but I will let you be foreign officials. This is the responsibility of the country." How can the system be abolished because of me? No matter where you go, as long as our hearts are connected, you are still in the mansion. Don’t think things wrong, I have great achievements, and I am the second prince, who can shake half a point ?Okay, you go back home quickly and pack your bags, go to your post early. Before you leave, I have a gift for you." Cheng Yaojin insisted on not leaving, so did Qin Shubao and Duan Zhixuan. Li Shimin was very angry, and said: "If you are like this, are you sure to trap me in an unrighteous place? It is unwise to say this again, and don't come to this door from now on." Seeing that others were a little apprehensive, his words Suddenly became softer, and then said: "I understand your loyalty, but think about it carefully, it's not a bad thing to be appointed as a foreigner this time. After all, you are alone in the Tiance Mansion. It’s a big member of the party, and there are many people under him, isn’t it strong?” Li Shimin talked all kinds of things, and he persuaded them to come back to his heart just now.These tough guys seldom shed tears on weekdays, but when they stepped out of Tiance Mansion, they couldn't help tears welling up in their eyes, and their hearts were full of tenderness. Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui sent the three of them out the door, turned around and found Li Shimin, and continued to explain the pros and cons.李世民意兴索然，不愿意多谈，仅说了句：“京师禁卫甚严，以我府中区区不及千人，能当何用？” 房玄龄道：“府兵之制，大权独揽于皇上一人手中。当初隋文帝病中呼曰'独孤误我'，命柳述、元岩召废太子杨勇入宫，欲交托大事，不让杨广为嗣。然杨广矫诏先拿下柳述、元岩，又发东宫之兵围于文帝寝殿，继而文帝驾崩，杨广不动刀兵就谋了皇帝之位。其实欲行大事不一定就要大动干戈，只要掌握了皇上，就把握了大局。因小搏大，说的就是这个道理。”房玄龄说的这段往事，正是隋炀帝谋得皇位的关键之举。此前杨广为谋夺其兄杨勇的太子之位，一面内敛自己的行为，扮出一副忠孝、仁智的样子来取悦隋文帝和独孤皇后，一面交结权臣杨素为己股肱，终于被立为太子。然其荒淫的毛病收敛日久，实在难以掩盖下去。仁寿四年正月，隋文帝生病居于仁寿宫，杨广、杨素等人入宫侍疾。杨素怕杨广忍不住露出马脚，就将注意事项写成一书，令宫人送给杨广。孰料这封书误送到文帝手中，让文帝觉察到杨广和权臣的勾结之事，才知杨勇被废其实并不简单。那边，杨广正色迷迷地注视着其父的两名妃子，一名为宣华夫人陈氏，一名为容华夫人蔡氏。那陈夫人为陈文帝之女，金枝玉叶，生长在锦绣丛中，更有说不尽的齐整。一日陈夫人欲入殿，杨广从旁过来动手动脚，陈夫人将此情形告知了文帝，文帝大怒连呼“独孤误我”，又要废储。孰料杨广的羽翼已成，其事不谐终于酿成大变。 李世民愠道：“玄龄怎能说得如此离谱？我岂能如隋炀帝般行事，后人定会像骂炀帝一样来骂我。” 房玄龄背上冒出了冷汗，心想自己怎么顺口说了隋炀帝的例子？若拿隋文帝逼宫后周帝的例子来说，李世民也许更容易接受一些。 杜如晦圆场道：“玄龄兄举的例子虽不妥当，然现在就是这样的形势。为今之计，唯有雷霆一击方能改变形势。” 李世民叹道：“宫城守卫已逾万余，且城坚门固，要想掌握皇宫，谈何容易？那天我已经说过，此等不义之事我断不能为。逼父杀兄，劣行犹甚隋炀帝，此事今后不可再说。” 房玄龄和杜如晦见李世民立场坚定，遂告辞退出厅外。两人行在迎阳湖边的石头路面上，一时默默无言。好半天房玄龄方说道：“如晦，秦王这一段时间怎么了？他原来不是一名固执之人啊！” 杜如晦答道：“我们的心意已经向秦王剖说明白，最后的主意还要由他来拿。玄龄兄，秦王所说之话也许发自内心，不过在此等危急关头，他一味避缩退让，并非他一贯的作风。” “是啊，我也很是纳闷。” “玄龄兄，还记得杨文干的事儿吗？” "Ok." “那次还是我们两人最先提议，然秦王却把我们抛在一边，独自操作。我想呀，眼前的形势比上次更为险恶，秦王素来是默然独断的性格，此时他的心中若无所思，反倒是奇怪的事情。” 房玄龄笑了：“我明白你的意思了。你想说秦王现在定有所思，然并没有完全思虑明白？” “对呀。我们跟随他多日，难道还不明白他的脾气？事发之前绝无先兆，行动之时雷霆万钧，然后一击而中。” “嗯，若是这样，我们今后不要再以此类言语挑之了。总有一天，他会来主动找我们。” 两人哈哈一笑，相携步出大门外。 三日后，房玄龄和杜如晦也被逐出天策府。一纸敕命授两人为国子学助教，这纸敕书想是经过李渊亲自过目，其中措辞严厉，有句云“尔今后不得复事秦王，若相私谒，必坐死”。原来一日李建成对李元吉说道：“秦府智略之士，可惮者独房玄龄、杜如晦耳。此二人现在秦府中，一以当十，必当逐之。”李元吉又将这番话说给裴寂听，裴寂大包大揽，说道：“这事儿好办，包在我身上。”裴寂记得李渊以前说过，大意是二郎本来是个很好的人，现在也学会了争权夺利，原是因为被读书郎所教。果然，李渊听了裴寂的话语，大为震怒，将一腔恼火都撒在房玄龄、杜如晦身上，说道：“速速拟旨，将此二人赶出天策府之外，且不许他们再见二郎之面。” 李建成的计策收到了效果。只见昔日车水马龙的天策府前，等闲难见到有人出入。如今的天策府里，仅仅剩下长孙无忌和侯君集这两名得力的人，尉迟敬德依旧是戴罪之身，进出天策府也不敢大摇大摆，生怕再惹出什么事情来。 尉迟敬德将养了一段时间，身体渐渐平复。他在养伤过程中，对史万宝的怒火是日甚一日。这天秦叔宝、程咬金、段志玄即将到外地赴任，三人结成伴儿到尉迟敬德府中辞行。尉迟敬德眼望他们，恨恨地说道：“你们要走我不拦阻，这是没法的事儿。离开京城之前，你们要帮我办成一件小事。” “什么小事？还用劳我们出手吗？”程咬金问道。 “帮我将史万宝杀了！这厮为太子、齐王的鹰犬，手段挺硬。你们若走了，留下秦王独自在京城，我怕这厮又会弄出什么花样来。” 几人相看了一眼，面露难色。段志玄道：“史万宝有官品在身，且武艺出众，又有一帮徒弟环在身侧，要想除掉他委实是一件难缠的事情。” 秦叔宝也说道：“黑子，小不忍则乱大谋。除掉史万宝事小，万一因此攀上了秦王，事情不就闹大了吗？” 尉迟敬德说道：“怎么了？素常你们都是杀人不眨眼的主儿，就这般小事难住你们了？你们尽可放心，这事儿说什么也不会牵扯到秦王身上，黑子自有主意。”然后他说出一计。 原来史万宝也十分好色，看见有姿色的女子乃至自己稍微出众一点的女弟子，他都要想法弄到手。由于内宠甚多，他多置外宅。最近李元吉赏给他一名从扬州征来的乐籍女子，风流婀娜，让他迷恋不已，遂在延康坊为她置下一宅，近时日日流连其中。他自恃武艺高强，晚间来时并不用人随侍。尉迟敬德的主意是潜入其宅杀了史万宝，然后将那名女子移走，在现场制造此女子移情别恋，因而害命卷财潜逃的假相。 程咬金见猎心喜，说道：“好哇，如此美事若不干上一把再走，岂不可惜了？你们要走就走，我反正要和黑子做完这把。” 尉迟敬德道：“事毕后，这名女子就由咬金兄带至康州。今后是将她送人或者杀掉，抑或自己留下，就听凭咬金兄处置。唯有一点，不能让她漏出任何口风。” 四人说干就干，他们悄悄来到延康坊，找到史万宝的那处住宅。到了掌灯时分，觑准房中之人皆在厅中吃饭的当儿，他们一闪身入了卧房。只见房内居中的榻床甚是阔大和别致，原来史万宝为讨此女子的欢喜，不用长安官宦之家惯用的带帐幔屏床，选用了波斯人传来的四角帷帐大木床。这床要比中土之床高上一尺，床侧皆用帐幔罩起，四角伸出木杆以挂帷帐。他们见屋内并无其他藏身之处，仅床下还能容人，四人就掀开帐幔一一钻了进去。 秦叔宝低声道：“大家噤声，这厮既然武艺高强，耳朵也定然灵敏得很。待他进入此房之后，我们千万不可再出粗气。”另外三人心领神会，就屏着呼吸伏在地上。可怜这四位驰骋疆场的威风将军，这会儿如梁上君子一样潜伏，那模样儿着实狼狈。此时天色尚早，要等到半夜后方能下手，时间实在难熬。 后来又有一件尴尬事儿，让他们更是难熬。那史万宝入房后就赤条条地上床，在那里与那女子巫山云雨。只见床体摇动，又听史万宝吼声如雷，女子呻吟不已。 好歹等到史万宝的鼾声响起，那女子也沉睡过去。秦叔宝和段志玄一起，尉迟敬德和程咬金一道，分别从床的两侧钻了出来。只听尉迟敬德低吼一声，一张黑黝黝的大网飞起罩在床上。四人一人执起一角的网绳，将之绑在床腿上。尉迟敬德腾出手来，挥动利刃狠命向史万宝的身子扎了过去。只听史万宝惨叫了一声，紧接着又是一声惨叫，自是程咬金的利刃也戳入其身内。 他们早闻史万宝身轻如燕，不敢大意，怕他惊起后逃逸，遂定下先用大网罩之之法。谁知史万宝的动作并非传说中的那么快，身子尚未大动利刃已经加身，顿时了账。 段志玄打火点亮灯烛，见史万宝已经大睁着双眼死去，那名女子也吓昏死了过去。这时，尉迟敬德推门而出到了侧房，将宅中的唯一侍女也一刀杀了。那边，程咬金先用布团塞着女子之嘴，然后用一根索子将其捆在锦被之中。秦叔宝和段志玄挨屋搜索，将房中细软尽数裹起。这样他们很快将现场布置好，制造了女子与人潜逃的假相。 四人悄悄地退出了宅子。那名女子由程咬金带入府中，然后往康州赴任时偷偷将她带走。 秦叔宝和段志玄的住处较近，他们一同行走，段志玄恨恨地说道：“看尉迟敬德弄的是什么事儿？虽把史万宝杀了，然这过程也太晦气了。” 秦叔宝哭笑不得，摇摇头，叹了一口气。