Chapter 17 Chapter 16 The Lonely Prince Hurts the Spring and the Lonely Princess Yong Self-defeating

On this day in the court hall, the Huangmen official first read out Li Longji's memorial, and then read out Li Dan's edict.At that time, Yao Chong and Song Jing hadn't heard any rumors beforehand. When they heard that Yao Chong was demoted as governor of Shenzhou and Song Jing as governor of Chuzhou, they were a little stunned.Shenzhou is in the northeast of the capital, and Chuzhou is in the southeast of the capital, about two thousand miles away from the capital. They sadly withdrew from the Tai Chi Hall, and the imperial edict stipulated that the two of them must leave the capital with their families within three days.They walked out of Anfumen, Yao Chong said: "Let's go to Shangshu Province first, how about allowing me to get some belongings first?"

The two entered Shangshu Province and came to Yao Chong's daily office lobby. Yao Chong packed up his belongings, Song Jing said: "Brother Yao, we put ourselves in the prince's shoes, but he didn't appreciate it, and asked the Holy Majesty to demote us as bastards." Man, why did he do that?" Yao Chong shook his head, did not answer, and still packed his belongings. Song Jing said again: "We originally thought that after the princess leaves Beijing, there will be no one in the capital, so we can help the prince to do things well. The prince is not an ignorant person. The situation has just turned for the better. He really shouldn't be expelled. Us, this is actually breaking his arm! Hey, if the Holy One hadn't cared about the old relationship this time, we would have become miserable exiles."

Yao Chong stopped packing, walked up to Song Jing, and said softly: "I was thinking just now that we may have acted too hastily. Although the princess has left the capital, her two benefits still remain in the capital." "Two benefits?" "Yes, the first point is the love and care the Holy One has for him. The Holy Majesty still misses us. The Holy Majesty also said that among his brothers and sisters, this sister is the only one left. Naturally, the love cannot be added; the second The point is, those court officials who fell to her. Why did the princess object to the abolition of the "inclined officials"? It was because of her people. The princess's cultivation and placement of her own people in the court over the years is really superior to the Holy One You said, besides us foolish and loyal people, who else can serve him faithfully?"

Song Jing thought about it for a while and felt it was reasonable, so she nodded in agreement. Yao Chong said again: "We can still think of this festival, do you think the prince will think of it?" "Should have thought of it." "That's right. Although the crown prince is nominally supervising the country, he has no one under his command. It can be said that he has no roots and has no ability to challenge the princess. Although the princess has left the capital, she can still command remotely outside the capital! Alas, the prince This move is really helpless.”

Song Jing understood what Yao Chong meant, so she smiled and said, "That's right, I don't want us two brothers to become the prince's scapegoat to divert his attention." Yao Chongdao: "The prince's move is not messy. When you and I were young, could we have such a savage move? Hmph, this move can not only soothe the heart of the sage, but also stop the mouths of the world. The princess knows that we have never had anything to do with the prince. If he interacts with him, his suspicion of the prince will be greatly reduced. I thought about it just now, if I were in the prince's situation, I really couldn't think of a better way."

Song Jing shook her head and said: "Brother Yao, do you think the princess's suspicion will be greatly reduced? I don't think so. The princess has been in power for a long time. When the first emperor was around, she was still good at dancing with long sleeves. Now the emperor listens to his words and becomes an obstacle to him. The prince is the only one, and she will remove it quickly. The princess is known for her perseverance, do you think the princess will stop making trouble if the prince does this?" Yao Chong sighed: "Yes, the princess will not let it go in the future. But this time the prince is retreating as an advance, and finally he can breathe a sigh of relief. How they will fight in the future, you and I are thousands of miles away, unable to witness it, it is beyond our reach."

Song Jing said: "The world has been in chaos for a long time. I saw that the prince is really the master of Zhongxing, but this princess is here to pester me. Alas, if the matter of Zhongxing is disturbed by the princess, I am really unwilling. If the princess gains power in the future, she will definitely Hate us to the bone, maybe one day we will go to Lingnan to be exiles." Yao Chong's face became very serious, and he said decisively: "Duke Wei said many times in Japan that the evil does not suppress the righteous, and the world is eager to rule. I don't believe that a woman can continue to disrupt the situation in the long run. How about it, before we leave , to pay a visit to Guo Yuanzhen, Zhang Shuo and Wei Zhi's ancient houses in turn."

"Aren't we going to see the prince?" Yao Chong said with a smile: "The crown prince and us have gone through this battle. Although he didn't say it in person, he knew everything clearly. Besides, the crown prince is so bluffing that he finally took us as a scapegoat. Doesn't he feel a little guilty? We Let's go, wouldn't it be better to watch a show thousands of miles away from the capital?" After Li Longji went to court, he made an appointment with his elder brother Li Chengqi to have dinner together in Li Chengqi's residence in the evening. Li Longji arrived a little earlier than the agreed time, after he entered the mansion, he saw his two elder brothers and younger brothers gathered together in the hall.Compared with other brothers, these five brothers get along harmoniously and have no sense of division.This is probably due to Li Dan's family tradition. Another point is that the elder brother Li Chengqi is generous by nature, and he is very affectionate to his younger brothers.

When Li Longye saw Li Longji enter the door, he smiled and said, "Third brother is really much busy since he became the prince. I'm afraid it will be many days before the eldest brother's mansion?" Li Longji smiled, then walked up to Li Chengqi to salute, and said: "Brother, at last, the emperor's kindness has taken back Cheng's life. If it weren't for this, Brother Yu would have almost become an unrighteous person." Li Chengqi waved his hand to make him sit down, and said: "The whole process, the emperor has already said when he gave the banquet that day. Third brother, even if I leave the capital, it is not a bad thing. We see each other every day, and I feel a little bored , it’s better to stay away, it’s more cordial when you first meet.”

Li Longji understood that what elder brother said was not a pretense, he regarded it as sincere words, so he said: "It's better not to stay away. For example, today, we suddenly gather in elder brother's house, we can have a good meal, and we can also talk about brotherhood .If the eldest brother is far away, it will be difficult for us to get together once." Li Longye interjected: "The third brother is right. When we first heard that the eldest brother was going to Tongzhou, we felt bad. People outside said that this was the idea of ​​the third brother. We said it shouldn't be so. The third brother is not ruthless. Righteous man, but the third brother is already the crown prince, I wanted to ask but I dare not. Now it’s all right, the matter finally came to light, and it turned out that Yao and Song talked a lot.”

Li Chengqi sighed: "Third brother, you have shown that you have a good heart, but it is still a loss to these two people. We all know that these two are the people in charge. You are now supervising the country on behalf of your father. In fact, it is you who lost this article." arm." Li Longji shook his head and said: "They are alienating my family, no matter how talented they are, they cannot be used." Li Chengqi didn't want to continue this topic, and said: "Third brother, you said before noon that you have something to say tonight, and the brothers are all here now, so hurry up and talk if you have anything to say. The meal over there has been prepared, and we will immediately talk to you after we finish talking." Let's eat." Li Longji said: "This matter should be discussed with the fourth and fifth brothers alone, but I think this is a sensitive matter, so I need to ask the eldest brother for his consent first." Li Chengqi waved his hands and said: "The two of them are your subordinates now, if you have something to say, you can just clarify it yourself, there is no need to ask for my consent." Li Longji said: "Brother, otherwise, it's best for the elder brother to know about this matter. I think, the fourth brother and the fifth brother are now in the Fourth Army of Dianbei Gate. These people are a bunch of rebellious people. Recently, some The joining of relatives and precious children requires some rectification. The fourth and fifth brothers have not been trained in the army before, so they must have a few capable helpers." Li Longye interjected: "The third brother means that he must want Ge Fushun and the others to help us?" Li Longji said: "That's right, it's them. These people have considerable prestige in the army, and they have made great achievements recently. I'm most assured of using them to lead the troops. Brother, what do you think?" Li Chengqi said: "As I said just now, this is a matter between you. I don't need to ask. If you must ask for my opinion, I will say that these people are loyal and capable, and should be reused." Li Longye said: "Brother has spoken, so we will follow suit. Third brother, we are blind in the army. If we don't have someone who knows us to help us, we might lose our heads just like the Wei brothers. Third brother is loyal, so of course he will be loyal to our brothers too. Big brother is right, you can just order such a small matter, why are you so serious about it?" Li Chengqi said: "Your third brother has nothing else to do? If not, let's have dinner." Li Longji thought to himself, it seems that he still thinks too much. In the blink of an eye, it was late spring, and the air in Chang'an gradually became hot again.The imperial court seems to have become silent for a while.Sure enough, Liu Youqiu was awarded the title of Shangshu Zuo Pushe. He got Li Longji's words in private and told him not to touch the matter of "slanting officials".Liu Youqiu knew that if the matter of "slanting officials" was not resolved, then there would be no way to talk about other matters of reforming the bad government, and he would just do some general affairs in the yamen every day.With the departure of Yao Chong and Song Jing, no one in the court mentioned the matter of reform, and the days returned to the ordinary in the past. Seeing that the "Xianfeng officials" are safe, people think that the new dynasty is just mediocre, and the trajectory of the government may have returned to the model of the previous dynasty.They think that "slanting officials" is really a good way to spend some money to get an official, which can not only honor their ancestors, but also have a fixed salary. Of. The appointment of officials below the sixth rank was signed by Li Longji. At the beginning, some people came to speak in front of Li Longji, but of course Li Longji refused and scolded the person who said Xiang.After hearing the news, other people understood Li Longji's nature, and no one dared to come to Li Longji to talk about it. These people are quite determined not to give up until they achieve their goals. They all know that the current emperor is indifferent by nature, so such people have one advantage, that is, they are easy to talk and easy to ask. So Li Dan's former subordinates and servants of the family became this A person who helps people to be in touch with.Compared with his elder brother Li Xian, Li Dan is by no means a confused person. He is well aware of the dangers of "slanting officials", so he tacitly allowed Yao and Song to abolish him at first.As for the troubles that arose later, it was beyond his expectation, so he decided to delay it in order to avoid troubles.The biggest reason why he accepted Zhang Shuo's suggestion to make the prince supervise the country was that he didn't want to face these troublesome things. If Li Dan is an unemployed prince, he will definitely hide in the mansion to live quietly.However, he is the emperor now, and he is the lord of a country. Many complicated matters need to be finalized by him. How can he avoid it? Li Dan was annoyed and annoyed. Li Dan said to Li Longji alone that day that he wanted to entrust Li Longji with the appointment of officials above the sixth rank and other major military punishments.Li Longji didn't know his father's actual intentions, so he immediately declined. On this day, another former subordinate entered the palace to meet Li Dan. At the end, this person took out a brocade handkerchief from his sleeve, on which was written a resume. It goes without saying that this old subordinate accepted the request and came to ask official. Li Dan couldn't bear to disrespect this old subordinate, so he shied away and said: "Now the crown prince is in charge of the country, and all matters are decided by the crown prince. You can talk to the crown prince." This old subordinate was very good at talking, and said: "The crown prince only listens to His Majesty's orders, and His Majesty will give the crown prince an order, and the matter will be settled." Li Dan was very annoyed, and kicked out the old subordinate, and then thought: Why can't these troublesome things be avoided?After thinking about it, he had some calculations in his mind, so he summoned the officials of the Huangmen to order him to summon the officials of the third rank and above in Beijing to go to court tomorrow morning, and he had something to say. Li Dan hadn't presided over the early court in the past two months since Yao Chong and Song Jing were relegated to the court last time. When the officials heard that Li Dan was going to court again, they thought that Li Dan might have something important to announce. Li Dan did have a major announcement. After accepting the worship of the officials, he said slowly: "Everyone who loves you, I have always been indifferent, and I don't think Chen is extremely expensive. In the past, I was the heir of the emperor, and I took the initiative to hand over the throne to the late emperor; The former emperor wanted me to be the emperor's younger brother, but I refused to accept it. Now that I am the emperor, I always feel that everything is disturbing and my heart is not calm, so I have another calculation." The hall was very quiet at this time, and all the officials listened quietly to Li Dan's next words. Li Dan slowed down a bit, and then said loudly: "I've thought it over, the crown prince has made great contributions in supervising the country recently, everything is good, everyone praises it, I want to pass it on to the crown prince, what do you think?" All the ministers looked at each other, they really didn't expect that the emperor wanted to abdicate today. Many people didn't believe that this was what the emperor said, but they looked up and saw Li Dan sitting there taking a rest, with a calm expression on his face, obviously it was not nonsense. Others are fine, Li Longji should first express his position.When he heard the words, he took two steps forward, knelt down immediately, kowtowed and said: "Father, you must not do it! I don't know what I did wrong. I hope that my father will punish me severely. Only if the throne is passed on, my son will never dare to obey the order." " Li Longji was stunned when he heard that his father wanted to pass on the throne, he really couldn't figure out why his father said that.At that moment, he even had the idea of ​​whether his father was testing himself.Li Dan still spoke calmly: "Sanlang, get up. I just want to hear what the minister said today, so I don't need you to say anything. Xiao Qing, you are in charge of the Central Secretariat, and you are the center of the court, and talk about your thoughts. " Li Dan hadn't revealed the slightest hint of abdication before, but Xiao Zhizhong was caught off guard when he said it today.During this period, the court was relatively peaceful. Princess Taiping learned about the situation in the court through Xiao Zhizhong in Puzhou.Now that the emperor said he would abdicate, Princess Taiping firmly opposed it.Xiao Zhizhong also made up his mind in an instant. If the emperor said that he wanted to abdicate, if he opposed fiercely in person, the emperor might not like it. , the result is unpredictable.Now Li Dan asked his opinion, Xiao Zhizhong came out of the class and said: "Your Majesty, I think this matter is important, and it is best to discuss it slowly. It has not been a year since your majesty took the throne, and the world has just stabilized. If you change it suddenly, I fear that the world will be ruined." It will be turbulent and not good for the people, so it must be done safely.” Li Dan said: "I seek the opinions of all the ministers to find a safe way." Xiao Zhizhong played again: "I think, whether your majesty will pass on the throne or not, you don't need to rush to make a conclusion, but you can ask for opinions from many parties. Today in the court, all the ministers suddenly heard the news, and their thoughts are unavoidably simple. Please don't discuss it again today, your majesty." Let Rong Chen think about this matter carefully before telling His Majesty." Li Dan shook his head and said, "Xiao Qing, you step back, I still want to hear what others have to say. Liu Qing, what do you mean?" Liu Youqiu understands that his status is special, everyone outside knows that he is the prince's direct trustee, if he follows the emperor's wishes and says that it is good to abdicate, then the prince and himself will definitely become the fingers of thousands of people, he bowed and replied after a little thought: "Your Majesty is still young, so it is not the time to abdicate. Besides, the crown prince has not been in charge of the country for a long time, and he needs long-term experience. I think that it is not appropriate for His Majesty to abdicate now." Li Dan understands that Xiao Zhizhong belongs to his younger sister, and Liu Youqiu belongs to Saburo. Although Xiao Zhizhong's words are tactful, outsiders can understand that he does not want the emperor to abdicate. Can't help but be more annoying. Since then, Guo Yuanzhen, Cui Shi, Zhang Shuo, Dou Huaizhen, Cen Xi and others have come out to give speeches. Without exception, they all said that Li Dan should not abdicate. Li Dan became a little dispirited, he didn't want to listen to other ministers, so he sat down and retreated from the court. Li Dan's words were like a stone stirring up thousands of waves, and when they were gone, people from all walks of life speculated about the emperor's true intentions while taking action. Xiao Zhizhong made the biggest move. He first summoned Wang Shiqian and ordered him to pass on the brocade book he had written to Princess Taiping; To do everything possible, try to meet the emperor alone and prevent him from abdicating; in the end, Xiao Zhizhong called the censors and Feng Yao, and asked him to visit the sages to write a letter, explaining from the perspective of Confucianism that the emperor cannot abdicate. reason. On the second day, Princess Taiping's reply letter was delivered to Xiao Zhizhong. When he opened it, he saw that the princess praised Xiao Zhizhong's way of dealing with it, and asked Xiao Zhizhong to send several people into the workshop to spread the word that the reason why the emperor abdicated was due to the prince's closeness. Press each other to create an atmosphere that the prince does not obey filial piety. Princess Taiping said that if the emperor insisted on abdicating, she would return to the capital at the last moment to prevent the emperor from doing so.After Li Longji returned to the East Palace, he had been thinking hard about the true meaning of his father's move.He really couldn't figure it out, so he left the East Palace and went to Xingqingfang, wanting to ask his elder brother for an idea. When Li Longji saw Li Chengqi, he immediately said: "Brother, father is going to abdicate today, did you know in advance?" Li Chengqi shook his head, he didn't say a word in the court meeting today, and he was guessing his father's true intentions there. "Father had told me some time ago that all political affairs would be handed over to me, and I declined at that time. Father didn't inform us in advance today, and he was about to abdicate suddenly, which made me at a loss. Big Brother , let's go to the palace together to meet Emperor Father, and we must persuade him well." Li Chengqi shook his head again, and said, "Third brother, we don't need to go, and there are fewer people around Father to persuade him now?" Li Chengqi said again: "Third brother, I just thought about it clearly. In fact, there is no other reason for the father to abdicate. It is because of his indifferent temperament. During this period of time, you have come forward to supervise the country, and the father has less troubles. Father has felt the benefits. He probably wants to be quiet this time, and simply pass on the throne to you, once and for all." Li Longji couldn't understand his father's mind before, because he thought too much.For example, he once came up with the idea of ​​testing himself for his father, and he purely used his own heart to measure his father's belly.This world is very strange. Simple people tend to think complicated things simply, while complicated people think simple things too complicated, which affects their correct judgment on things.Li Longji was much smarter than Li Chengqi, but Li Longji felt as if he was in the clouds when it came to understanding this matter, but he was not as easy to recognize his father's thoughts as Li Chengqi. Li Longji sighed: "Brother, the father is really confused. He has been on the throne for less than a year, and the world is not stable. How is the time now? Besides, what merit and ability do I have? Brother, I am also a little troubled these days, and feel that being the crown prince is also a hard job, and I don't want to do it again, the position of crown prince belongs to the eldest brother." Li Chengqi said: "Oh, I'm talking nonsense again. The crown prince has nothing to do with me, you can't talk about it again from now on. You feel disturbed when you are the crown prince. If we change, I'm afraid it will be difficult to do it for a day. Third brother, Don't think about it, I'll give you an idea. From my point of view, Royal Father had this thought suddenly this time, but after everyone dissuaded him, he probably won't bring it up again. You quickly played a piece to persuade Royal Father If you cannot abdicate, the matter is over." Hearing this, Li Longji thanked him sincerely: "Brother gave me some pointers and made me understand. I will go back to the palace right away and do what my brother said immediately." Li Chengqi smiled and said: "You don't need to thank me, I just spent a long time with the father, and I can understand the father's mind better than you. According to my estimation, although the father's wave is flat, his desire to abdicate cannot be completely let go." , Maybe after a while, he will repeat the old story again. Saburo, if it really comes to that time, if you insist on refusing, it will be unattractive in the end. I advise you, get ready now, don't wait until then Caught off guard." When Li Longji heard the words, he opened his mouth to refuse, but was snatched away by Li Chengqi: "Stop talking. The emperor is so temperamental, and our brothers are all helping you, so don't shirk. Go back and do your business quickly." Son." Li Longji had no choice but to bow to the ground, bid farewell and leave. When Li Longji returned to the East Palace, he immediately summoned Li Jingbo, the left concubine of the East Palace, and he dictated it himself, so that Li Jingbo immediately drafted a memorial. This memorial was written very sincerely, and Li Longji not only resigned from the throne, but even gave up the prison.What's more, Li Longji wanted to return the crown prince to Li Chengqi, and asked Princess Taiping to return to the capital. Li Chengqi's view of his father is very accurate. There is a saying "the one who knows the son is better than the father", and when applied to Li Chengqi, it can be said that "the one who knows the father is better than the eldest son".After persuading many people in turn, Li Dan read Li Longji's memorial, and felt that he could not disobey everyone's wishes, so he reluctantly continued to work on the emperor. Li Dan seriously responded to Li Longji's memorandum. On April 12th, Li Dan promulgated a book, the content of which is: 1. The prince asked to abdicate to Li Chengqi, the king of Song Dynasty. This kindness and righteousness can be praised, but he is determined not to allow it; as for the prince to resign to supervise the country, it is even more forbidden. 2. "All political affairs are dealt with by the crown prince. If the army and horse are punished and punished, and those above the fifth rank are not awarded, the political affairs will be discussed with the crown prince, and then heard." Li Longji thus expanded his authority. 3. The crown prince, benevolent and filial, requested special permission to call Princess Taiping back to the capital. In this way, the turmoil that Li Dan himself stirred up for no reason has come to an end. After the promulgation of Li Dan's book making, rumors spread everywhere in the capital, and the spearhead was directed at the crown prince Li Longji. "Although the crown prince looks honest, his heart is treacherous and dark. He is deliberately seeking the throne. Do you know? After he killed Queen Mother Wei, he wanted to ascend the throne himself, but he was afraid that the world would not accept it, so he pushed the king to the throne as a blindfold. Now He felt that his wings were stiff, no, he forced his father to abdicate." "No, I heard that the emperor loves to be quiet and doesn't want to be disturbed, so he offered to abdicate." "These words of yours must have been spread by the prince. Hmph, abdicate voluntarily? The emperor is well in power, why would he step down in his prime? If it were you, would you like to step down?" "Hey, you'll make fun of me. I'm a commoner, how can I be emperor?" "Hmph, who doesn't want to be emperor? It's just that you don't have the life. Do you understand? Princess Taiping stayed in the capital well, why was she kicked out of the capital?" "have no idea." "The emperor is indifferent by nature, but the princess understands the truth. The prince thinks that the princess is an eyesore, so he thinks of ways to drive the princess away." "I heard that the princess has returned to Beijing." "Of course. After the prince did this, he felt ashamed in his heart and couldn't bear the accusations of an upright person, so he had no choice but to report to the emperor to recall the princess. How could he be so considerate if he didn't do such a heartless thing?" "What you said is quite reasonable. Since the prince dared to force the princess, it is reasonable to try his best to force the emperor to abdicate." Many people were persuaded in this way, and other rumors slandering Li Longji were even more unbearable. Of course Li Longji heard these rumors, and he understood where the source of these rumors was.It seems that even if my aunt is not in the capital, she can turn her hands into clouds and rain, and he once again felt her ability. This day Li Longji sat blankly in the East Palace, Gao Lishi saw his gloomy look, and gently stepped forward and asked: "Your Highness is probably worried about those rumors outside?" In recent months, Li Longji has felt that Gao Lishi is not an ordinary eunuch. He is sensible, well-behaved, and has connections with both internal and external officials, so he talks more with him in his spare time.Gradually, Li Longji felt that having such a eunuch as a companion by his side, the two of them could talk and talk, which would make him feel much more relaxed, and he would have less scruples about speaking. Li Longji shook his head and sighed: "Yeah, these rumors are really tiresome. They have no roots and no roots. They just want to find someone to argue with. Who can they talk to?" Gao Lishi said: "There have been rumors in the palace these days. The villain compared the rumors inside and outside the palace and found that the content is the same. It seems that the rumors probably started from one place." "Well, it seems that you really pay attention. Although there are many rumors, it is just that some people feel uncomfortable seeing me as a prince. You are right, don't look at the rumors, it seems to be public opinion, and there are only a few people working hard to spread the rumors behind it." "Since your Highness understands what's inside, you don't need to worry about it. Don't look at these rumors. If you ignore them, they will gradually fade away or even disappear." One of the reasons why Gao Lishi was appreciated by Li Longji was that he didn't care about the rumors. He will get to the bottom of the matter and come up with ideas like a counselor, he will stop the conversation just right, and comfort Li Longji's mind very appropriately so that he can return to peace. Li Longji nodded in agreement with Gao Lishi's statement. Gao Lishi said again: "Your Highness has been busy with official duties all day recently, and it is rare to have time today. Outsiders all praise His Highness's superb martial arts skills, but the villain has never witnessed it, so Your Highness might as well invite Wang Chongye and others to the Beiyuan Wuchang How did you play last time?" Li Longji shook his head and refused, and warned: "Gao Lishi, you are not allowed to lead me to have fun in the future. I am the prince now, if I play frequently, someone will definitely say that I am not doing my job properly and playing with things. Besides, when I was the county king before , you can have close contacts with Liu Youqiu, Wang Chongye and others. However, I am the prince now, and they are court officials, if we continue to communicate frequently, some people will definitely say that I want to form a clique, and this will cool the hearts of some officials." Gao Lishi bowed and thanked: "The villain is convicted." Li Longji stood up and said, "Well, it's late spring outside now, we took a light car and drove around the suburbs, just in time to watch the spring scenery outside." Gao Lishi hurried out to prepare. After the death of Princess Anle, her private Dingkun Pool was confiscated by the imperial court.In view of the fact that Zhao Luwen had aroused endless public grievances when he built the pool, Li Dan ordered the Dingkun Pool to be opened to the public, and the common people were free to come and go for sightseeing.Therefore, it has become a beautiful scenery in the suburbs of Chang'an. Li Longji only took Gao Lishi out of the city together. The two changed into ordinary scholar's clothes, each rode a big horse, and then walked out of Yanping Gate to the southwest.They let their horses rein freely and enjoyed the spring scenery along the way, and Li Longji's heart gradually expanded. On the outskirts of Chang'an, there is a flat river. The spring breeze blows green the bushes and crops on the field, and the clear water in the ditches and bays sparkles in the sun.The towering poplars trembled with shining branches and leaves, the willows with fluttering branches seemed to want to hide the trees in the low thorn bushes, and the wheat seedlings in the neat field ridges had grown much higher.Li Longji looked at Mai Miao'er, and suddenly felt something in his heart, Zhu Ma said: "Oh, Mai Miao'er thinks it's time to ear? I didn't expect it to grow so fast." Gao Lishi is from Lingnan, and he doesn't know about wheat seedlings, so he said with a smile: "Your Highness is in a good mood, you might as well chant it once." Li Longji shook his head and said: "Forget it, I haven't recited poems for a long time, and I'm a little rusty. Let's go, remember that Dingkun Pond is not far ahead, and I have been here since the opening of the park last year. Take a look." The master and the servant arrived at Dingkun Pool on horseback. Li Longji got off the horse after entering, handed the reins to Gao Lishi, and asked him to find a place to tie the horse, and walked to the pool by himself. There are not many tourists here, and the huge pool seems a little too quiet.At the west end of the far pool, you can see three or two fishermen fishing there with their nets.Li Longji thought to himself that after the opening of Dingkun Pond, it is estimated that there must be a lot of people fishing here. If they fish every day, there must not be many fish. Li Longji walked up the rockery by the pool, from here he could see the whole picture of Huayue Mountain in the center of the pool.The sun has already slanted to the west, throwing the shadow of Huayue Mountain into the pool water. There are a group of wild ducks playing in the pool. They stir the ripples, making the pool water lively.Li Longji watched it with concentration, and his eyes became a little confused. The aunt returned to Beijing again, and with Li Longji's understanding of her, she knew that if the aunt was sure about the matter, she would go all the way to the end, and she would never disturb her mind because of family affection.She now sees herself as an enemy, and that is something that cannot be changed. How will I respond to it?Looking at it now, if I blindly show weakness, my aunt doesn't appreciate it. Looking at the recent rumors, it is obvious that my aunt doesn't want me to be the prince.The thing is obvious, if I don't become the prince, my aunt will die; as long as I am the prince for a day, then my aunt will never give up.From this point of view, the position of the prince is the crux of my aunt's heart. Li Longji believes that after his aunt returns to Beijing, her tactics will be refurbished, and the means of attacking herself will be more severe. Sometimes Li Longji also thought that he might as well start another incident and imprison his aunt, so that the problem would be solved once and for all.After all, the Forbidden Army has always been under his firm control, and he can bring hundreds of people with him at will and wipe out Auntie and her minions in one go.However, this thought only flashed in his mind. He knew that when the incident was launched to kill Webster, the action was in line with the people's will and the general trend. If you want to avoid this contradiction, there is only one way left, that is, Li Longji really resigns from the position of prince. However, Li Longji was determined not to take this path, regardless of how many times he had conceded to his father, the position of the crown prince must not be lost. Li Longji understood that he had this choice, and decided that he would continue to fight with his aunt.As for how to play, I had to watch while walking.At this moment, Li Longji suddenly felt a lot of helplessness in the world. In fact, there are many things you can't escape, you can only face them.He thought so far, and suddenly chanted a sentence from Jia Yi's "Ode to Birds": Qihufu, heaven and earth are furnaces, good fortune is work; yin and yang are charcoal, and everything is copper.There is news when there is cooperation, but there are regular rules?It is ever-changing, and there is no beginning and end. He chanted a few sentences, and then let out a long sigh.At this time, someone behind him said loudly: "Brother Taiwan is so sad about the loneliness of spring, probably there are many things on your mind?" Li Longji looked around in astonishment, and saw a man in a white cloth shirt standing behind him.This man was in his thirties, with fair complexion, medium build, a face with Chinese characters, big and bright eyes, and looked like a scholar.Although the cloth shirt is neat, it is a bit old after all, and there are two inconspicuous patches on the waist. A pair of Liuhe boots have obviously been worn for a long time, not to mention the dust on them, and the sides of the boots are severely worn.With just one glance, Li Longji concluded that this person was a scholar. He turned around and changed his face with a smile, and replied: "Brother, wandering around alone, and looking for this quiet place, his mood is probably the same as mine." The scholar shook his head and said with a smile: "No way. Guanxiongtai's clothes are new and clean, as if he came by carriage and horse, he must have no worries about food and clothing. But I drive cattle to graze outside the pond, running around for a living, our emotions can Is it the same?" Li Longji identified this person as a scholar, and when he heard that he was grazing, he was very surprised, and asked, "Driving cattle? Since you are grazing, can't you just leave the cattle aside and go into the pool to enjoy the scenery alone? The cattle ran away." what to do?" The man smiled and said: "It's okay. The humble house is not far from here. The so-called old horse knows the way. My old cow will return to the house slowly when he is full." Li Longji heard the allusion of the old horse knowing the way from this person, and he became more and more aware of his status as a scholar, so he became very interested in this person, and asked: "Dare to ask the famous man?" "My surname is Wang, and my first name is Ju. What about your brother's name?" Hearing this person's name, Li Longji recalled that Purun once recommended a person named Wang Ju to him, and wondered if he met this person by chance?Then he replied: "My surname is Li, and my name is concealed." However, Purun was named the Zen Master of Zhenguo, and was added as a third-rank body, so his status is quite respected.It doubled the land of Baochang Temple, and rebuilt the halls in the temple. Baochang Temple became one of the most incensed temples in the capital.In addition to preaching Zen in the temple, Purun still went to the official's house.However, the home he lives in now is even more prestigious, for example, the East Palace where Li Longji lives is where he goes. Purun told Li Longji that day that he met a man named Wang Ju in the temple.After talking with him, Purun felt that although this person was only thirty, his intelligence and strategy were better than his own.Purun thought that Wang Ju could be used, so he recommended it to Li Longji. Li Longji didn't care about Wang Ju, but he had a good memory, so he remembered Wang Ju's name. Li Longji wanted to test it out, so he asked: "My brother's name is Wang Ju. I seem to have heard of this name in Beijing. I heard that this Wang Ju once made a suggestion to Wang Tongjiao, the captain-in-law, and conspired to assassinate Wu Sansi. Unexpectedly, the matter was revealed. Wang Tong Jiao and others were killed, but this Wang Ju is nowhere to be found. Is there any relationship between this Wang Ju and that Wang Ju?" Wang Tongjiao married Princess Ding'an, the third daughter of Tang Zhongzong Li Xian, as his wife, and he was the captain's son-in-law.However, one day he took in a friend's family in his house, which caused trouble.Wang Tongjiao's friend was named Song Zhixun, who was Song Zhiwen's younger brother.The Song brothers were all demoted to Lingnan for flattering the Zhang brothers. Song Zhixun led his family to Luoyang, the eastern capital, and refused to go any further, so they hid in Wang Tongjiao's home. At that time, Wu Sansi had hooked up with Empress Wei and Shangguan Wan'er, and was thinking of ways to bring down Zhang Jianzhi and other "five kings".Princess Ding'an was not born to Empress Wei, so she became alienated. Wang Tongjiao is also a straightforward person. When meeting relatives and friends, he often gnashed his teeth and scolded Wu Sansi bitterly, and even had some unkind words towards Empress Wei. Song Zhixun listened quietly outside the curtain. In order to flatter Wu Sansi, he decided to betray his friend and sent his son to inform Wu Sansi that Wang Tongjiao was conspiring with a group of people to assassinate Wu Sansi. Among them was Wang Ju. name. When Wu Sansi heard the news, he negotiated with Empress Wei to beat Wang Tongjiao into a trick, behead Wang Tongjiao and his close friends, and only Wang Ju fled.Wu Sansi then used this as an introduction to frame Zhang Jianzhi and others as also participating in the conspiracy, demoting the "five kings" in one fell swoop and chasing and killing them one by one. 王琚微笑道：“兄台久在京城，当知王驸马一案系武三思攀诬而成。鄙人听说，圣上即位后已恢复王驸马后人之爵位，则王驸马之冤已被昭雪。” 王琚说得不错，李旦即位后，王同皎一案随同张柬之等人恢复爵位后，被一同平反。 李隆基也笑道：“是啊，好像有这一档子事儿。我虽在京城，平时不问外事，所以不甚了解个中详细。由此来看，你果然就是那位王琚了。这么多年，你一直躲在这里吗？” 王琚道：“不错，正是鄙人。兄台以为我一直躲在这里吗？哈哈，当初武三思的爪牙何其多也，我若再来京城，恐怕早就成为刀下鬼了。” 王琚当时逃出东都洛阳，昼伏夜行，东奔到了扬州。为了谋生，其来到一名盐商家当了仆人。王琚一口京腔，举手投足处透出藏不住的优雅，盐商早就猜测其来历，他又暗中观察一段时间，愈发觉得王琚非为常人。这名盐商生意做得很大，在扬州富贾一方，他平时出外游历很多，所以在识人一节有着独到的眼光。过了半年后，这名盐商找来王琚，开门见山提出要把女儿嫁给他。王琚穷途末路，忽遇此美事，他又知盐商女儿生得美貌，自然满口答应。 盐商拨钱为王琚造了一处宅子，令他在这里迎娶自己的女儿。王琚成婚后，不用再当仆人，帮助岳父打理生意上的事儿。数年下来，王琚展示了他那灵动的思虑、得体的话语以及娴熟的待人接物方面之能耐，使岳丈的生意又扩大了不少。盐商也向王琚承诺，再过两年，可以让王琚独立门户自行经商。 凭岳父的帮助和自己的能耐，王琚日后也能成一富商。恰在这时，李隆基事变成功诛灭韦氏，朝廷又换了新皇帝，王琚闻之，顿时怅然所失。 中国向来重官轻商，你就是再有钱，若无朝廷品秩，终究是白丁一个。王琚知道，新皇帝首先消散了武氏、韦氏家族，自己当时为反武之人的死党，许是机会来了。 他向岳父谈了自己的来历，岳父当然大力支持，赠其钱物，允许其带领妻儿向京城进发。然其到了京城，惜无人引为门路，如此蹉跎近一年时间，岳父赠给的钱物也花得差不多了，只好搬出京城到郊外租地谋生。其间他削尖脑袋，甚至找到普润来碰机会，惜无结果。 王琚简略将自己的遭遇说了几句，李隆基闻言大为感慨，说道：“兄台遭遇奇特，竟然遇到如此岳丈，也算不幸中的万幸了。” 王琚笑道：“岳父若知我今日落拓样子，心中滋味定然不好。富商之女顿成农夫之妻，看来还是他当初看走了眼。” 李隆基此时却对王琚之妻产生了兴趣，问道：“兄台之妻遭此际遇，果然无怨无悔吗？” “拙妻言道嫁鸡随鸡，却也没有什么悔意。” 李隆基叹道：“看来王兄命中有神佑相助啊！你能逃脱大难，得富商青睐，以佳人为妻，确属幸运。眼前虽为困厄，终究为一时之困，许是不久就可脱厄入顺。” 王琚拱手道：“托兄台吉言，鄙人这里深谢了。我们今日偶然相逢，说话虽未深入，然甚是投机，许是兄台就是鄙人的贵人了。兄台，现在太阳西斜，时辰已晚，这里离寒舍甚近，请兄台到寒舍一叙，由拙荆奉上粗饭解饥如何？”李隆基与王琚的一席话，也使他觉得两人有些投缘。大凡二人相见，往往几句话一说，就能决定今后交往程度的深浅。且普润曾向李隆基荐过王琚，普润识人眼光非同一般，李隆基也想继续瞧个究竟，遂答应道：“好哇，如此就叨扰了。入门处那里还有一名我的伴当，我们就同去了。” 王琚满口答应，他们就起身离池。王琚看到高力士之后，再与其寒暄数句，心里不由得大震，他又再观李隆基的面貌，心中也就有谱了。 王琚的居所果然简陋，除了一座四面透风的棚子外，连个院墙都没有。李隆基心道，这样的棚子在春夏秋日尚可居住，若到寒冬腊月，那如何可以？ 王琚之妻迎出门外，李隆基定睛一看，只见她虽布衣荆钗，衣服显得很洁净，一张略显菜色的脸庞上掩不住柔媚的俏丽，举手投足间显得落落大方没有畏缩之感。李隆基想到这样出身富贵之家的女子，为随王琚甘愿贫穷，心中就对她有了许多敬重。王妻与李隆基问询数句后，即反身入室奉水弄饭。 王琚从棚内搬出一张破旧的方几，以及三张小凳，说道：“兄台，棚外更显清新一些，我们就在这里坐吧？” 高力士不敢与李隆基坐在一起，就从中取出一张小凳，将剩下的两张小凳对面放在一起，服侍李隆基坐下，自己悄声走到一边。王琚见状没有吭声，心中愈发明白李隆基的身份了。 王琚家中没有存茶，只好用白水相奉。李隆基饮了一口水，含笑问道：“兄台既为王琚，传说你有经天纬地之能，果如其言吗？” 王琚笑道：“鄙人若有此能，大可到东市悬一幡替人卜筮测字，也不用为农夫受厄吃苦了。凡天象地兆，所对应人间之人为非常之人，此经纬玄学，若无贵人相应，终为无用。” “王同皎为贵人吗？” “其身虽贵，终非贵人。” “何人为贵呢？” “譬如太宗皇帝，即为贵人。” “哦？王兄眼光颇高，等闲人难入其眼嘛。如我等这样的凡夫俗子，能与王兄晤谈良久，亦属殊遇了。” 王琚笑道：“兄台自谦了。观兄台之相，与太宗皇帝相比，并无二致。只是兄台近时遭遇煞星，以致蹉跎困顿。” “兄台言过了，鄙人如何敢与太宗皇帝相比？再说了，我日日洒脱游赏，心愿已足，并无未遂愿的地方。你这煞星之说，又是从何而来呢？” “所谓煞星，即是兄台之光被该星笼罩，让兄台没有舒展的时候。兄台今日此行，刚才在那里伤春寂寥，正应此意。” 二人在这里你一句我一句地闲聊，所涉话题甚多，不知不觉太阳已隐入群山之中，夜幕也渐渐张起。到了这个时候，王妻方过来在几上布上几碗菜，观其模样，皆为田野中所采野菜，最后端出一盆热气腾腾的焖牛肉。 李隆基见之愕然道：“王兄，你莫非将自己的耕牛屠宰了吗？如此一来，你今后耕田怎么办？再说了，朝廷禁宰耕牛，万一官府得知，你还要为此吃官司。” 王琚笑道：“贵人来此，鄙人无物相奉，唯有一牛可为招待。至于官府之事，这里穷乡僻壤，无人问津，只要兄台不说，我们就乐得大饱口福。来来，这里有拙荆自酿的米酒，请饮尽此盏。” 李隆基这一年多来，精神高度紧张，其先是盘算诛韦之事，继而又与姑姑暗中较劲，难得有如此轻松的时候。他于是就着野菜牛肉，饮着米酒，与王琚言笑晏晏，竟然饮之微醺。高力士上来劝阻，说待会儿还要骑马回城，李隆基方才停杯。 再看那一大盆牛肉，他们二人竟然吃下去大半盆。 李隆基执手相辞，王琚夫妇将之送至马上，然后目送他们驰入夜幕之中。 王妻一边收拾残杯乱盏，一边轻轻叹道：“唉，牛儿被宰了，我们全家可以有数日口福。然今后怎么办呢？这些薄地没有了牛儿，如何来耕呢？” 王琚笑道：“娘子放心，没有牛儿，我可挽犁而耕。娘子，你知道此人为谁吗？” 王妻摇头不知。 王琚道：“你应该看到他的那名从人吧？此人面净无须，话声尖利，分明是一名宫中的太监。我问你，当今天下能得太监侍候的又有几人？” “妾听说，好像皇帝和太子方有太监侍候。” “对呀。此人又告诉我他姓李，名瞒。我听说太子李隆基有一个别号，名阿瞒。此人当属太子无疑了。” 此时李隆基行在路上，起初酒意上涌，遂按辔徐行，其向高力士感叹道：“家中无长物，唯有一头耕牛还将之宰了，如此待客之道，你见过吗？” 高力士道：“小人观其与殿下说话甚为投机，此人肯定不是农夫，大约为蒙难之人吧。” 李隆基道：“你明日到城中寻一处宅子，将一应器物备齐，然后将他们接入宅中居住。事儿办妥后，你再把王琚领入东宫见我。” 高力士连声答应。 后两日，王琚一家搬入城中新宅居住。高力士办事很妥当，还为他们一家准备了各自的衣服，全家由此焕然一新。李隆基还授王琚为东宫詹事府司直、内供奉，成为朝廷的九品官员。看来李隆基说得对，王琚虽迭遇凶险，然吉人天相，这一次失去耕牛一头，却换来了此后的仕宦坦途。 太平公主从蒲州返回京城后，其府前车水马龙，朝中的许多官员前来拜谒。这些官员皆瞧得十分清楚，以姚崇和宋璟之能，其又有相王府属的背景，他们妄想与太平公主作对，结果闹了个被贬官的结果，那么太平公主之势难以撼动。于是，这帮人皆手持礼品，皆想在太平公主那里留下一个殷勤侍候的好印象，除了张说和郭元振少数几个人之外，朝中官员都来了一遍。魏知古也不能免俗，也手执礼品，前来殷勤探望一回。 至于萧至忠、崔湜、窦怀贞等人，基本上每日都要入府一次。窦怀贞每日散朝之后，立刻马不停蹄入公主府问安，此后成为惯例。萧至忠与崔湜见窦怀贞如此巴结，心想还是窦怀贞知趣，遂也随其惯例，散朝后齐入公主府中问安。岑羲此时也扯下此前遮遮掩掩的伪装，与卢藏用等人一起踏破了公主的门槛，以公主的亲信之人为荣。 太平公主对这帮人还是有区别的，她将萧至忠视为自己无话不谈之人，若有要事，她都要将萧至忠召入静室密谋一番。崔湜偶尔还在枕席之中侍候公主一番，如此肌肤之亲，公主的许多机密话不对他说知，让他空自艳羡萧至忠的能耐。 太平公主这日又将萧至忠召入静室之中，公主说道：“府中下人们皆知街上的流言，这件事儿办得不错。” 萧至忠道：“公主，下官有两个想法。一者，太子已然偃旗息鼓，其在朝中没有人脉，又要受皇上和公主的钳制，实在无足轻重。公主如此苦苦相逼，老臣觉得白费了力气；二者，散播流言的法子用处不大，上次圣上制书一出，流言顿时流散，似可用别法。” “萧公，你不可有妇人之仁。你还是不了解三郎到底为何种样人！这小子心思叵测如僵蛇一般，现在看似无声无息，若稍有温暖，他定为反噬咬人。我在蒲州一直在想，姚宋二人想将我和大郎驱逐出京，极可能是这小子的授意，他看到势头不好，立刻反咬一口，以此来换取皇兄的同情。对这样的人，你能怜悯他吗？” 萧至忠沉吟道：“公主说得有理，下官也想过此事，觉得其中定有蹊跷。若果然如此，太子的心机叵测，以此蒙蔽了圣上和天下之人。” “对呀，你能心存怜悯吗？你说不用流言，当用何法？” “下官注意到了，太子对他事可以放任不管，然对于军中之权，他处心积虑要牢牢控制。这一次四郎和五郎典北门四军，我听说实际节制之人，还是那帮随太子起事的禁军将领。太子还把张暐、麻嗣宗、王崇晔等人编制其中加强控制。公主，下官以为，这一点不可不防，须想法渗透军中，以为应对。” 太平公主笑道：“萧公过虑了。三郎若想起事，他要杀的人就是我和皇兄，如此杀父弑姑，定为天下不齿。再借给他十个胆子，他也不敢。再说了，北门四军毕竟有四郎和五郎亲典，他们能够允许三郎干出如此大逆不道之事吗？” 萧至忠想想也有道理，然还不放心，叮嘱道：“话虽如此，要防其性急乱出招，公主不可不防。” “嗯，我知道了。”太平公主对此事并不上心，她的心思还在哥哥身上，接着说道，“要想一劳永逸，还是要在皇兄身上下工夫。皇兄若想废掉太子，无非一句话的事儿。” “唉，公主若说起圣上，老臣甚为忧心。他上次甚至要退位，让他来废太子，估计太难了。” “对了，我让你打听皇兄上次想退位的真实原因，打听到了吗？” “下官多方询问宫内圣上身边之人，他们说圣上那些天日日待在宫内，基本未见外人，太子也去得很少。看来圣上意欲退位，非为外力所迫，当是其禀性所至。” “三郎去得很少？他毕竟去了。萧公，自古以来有像皇兄这样的皇帝吗？其刚刚即位不及一年，就想着退位之事，真正成了天字号的大傻瓜了。我在蒲州，日日想着这件蹊跷事儿，皇兄难道不知道当皇帝的好处吗？他当然知道！我以为他还是受了三郎的蛊惑，你千万不要小瞧了三郎，他的手段令人想象不出。”太平公主无疑属于那种把事儿想得过于复杂之人，李旦要求退位本来基于其淡泊的性子使然，她却疑窦丛生，将事儿攀扯到李隆基的身上。 太平公主又道：“我这几日要进宫一次，好好与皇兄谈上一番，千万不能让他着了三郎的道儿。对了，萧公，那帮相王府旧属不知吃错了什么药，我招揽他们却毫不领情，还处处找我的麻烦。郭元振得皇兄信任，我们一时无法可施，魏知古还算聪明，那个张说和姚宋一样的货色，你要想个法儿将其赶出京城。” 萧至忠答应道：“我知道了，此事应该好办。眼下东京留守正缺人，公主若见圣上也说上一声，下官再向圣上建言，即可顺势而成。” 太平公主想了一下，说道：“也罢，我这就进宫。我回京后，皇兄那日赐宴时我们仅见上一面，什么话也没说，我该与他畅叙一回了。” 李旦此时正在殿内吟读，其读到《小雅？湛露》一章，其中有句云“其桐其椅，其实离离”。他对“离离”产生了浓厚的兴趣。 李旦独自倘佯在自己钟爱的王国里，从古书中搜寻到“离离”的二十多种用法，用时近两个时辰。看到妹妹来访，李旦方才从书堆里走出。 太平公主看到哥哥刚才在那里忙碌，说道：“四哥，你大约又在钻研训诂之学了。你现在为皇帝，天下有多少大事需要处置，如此耗费时辰，太为不值了。” 李旦“嘿嘿”一笑，说道：“人皆有所爱，我就在这些事儿上耗费时辰最快乐，相比而言，那些军国之事实在令人乏味。我让太子监国，正想为我腾出时辰，办我高兴的事儿。” 李旦主动提出太子监国之事，太平公主不想过早涉及此话题，遂岔开话题道：“是了，你在宫中快快活活，却把妹子抛在边鄙下州，你那些日子是不是把妹子忘了？” 李旦脸上现出不好意思的神色，笑道：“你毕竟已经回京了。这样吧，妹子，我郑重向你发誓：终我余生，我们兄妹勿复分离。唉，我当初听信了姚崇与宋璟之言，办下如此不美之事。你也知道，我已将那二人贬至边远之地，你可以藉此消气。” 太平公主笑道：“罢了，此事已然过去，今后不用再提。再说了，蒲州有山有水，又濒临黄河，风景俱佳，我在那里度过了一个春天，其感受要比京城好得多了，也算不虚此行。” “妹子心宽就好。” “我若不心宽，岂不是早让人气死了。对了，你那些相王府属看来对你并非忠心。四哥当了皇帝，他们本该勤谨办事才是。然他们在那里捣七插八，不知道想的是何种心思。” 李旦叹道：“韦公已死，姚宋远离，也剩下没几个人了。” “听说那个张说与姚宋交往甚密，姚宋离京后，他在私下说出了许多不逊言语，明显替姚宋鸣不平。四哥，你要小心此人。” “是吗？我回头问问。” 太平公主知道，若想赶走张说，自己不可说得太直白，须点到为止，剩下的自由萧至忠等运作，则此事能成。她于是又转换话题道：“四哥，你怎可如此糊涂！我这次回京听说，你前些日子竟然想传位给太子，你即位未及一年，若如此做，天下之人又会如何说呢？” “天下之人会如何说？我不想当皇帝了，国有储君，我按制传位，此事很正常呀，又碍他们什么事儿了？” “当初韦氏祸乱天下许久，你即位后刚刚维稳，你若传位，天下复又动荡，怎么与他们没有干系呢？” “嗯，你说得有理。我当时就是想到此点，方罢此议。” “四哥呀，我闻此讯在想，是不是三郎有些性急，就撺掇你退位，他来做天子？” “妹子想到哪里去了？三郎如今不愿监国，还要把太子之位让给大郎，他如何有当天子之意呢？”看来李隆基的一连串动作在李旦这里收到了效果，李旦由此认为李隆基敦厚仁义，可堪为任。 太平公主摇头道：“四哥，你如此来看三郎，可是大错特错了。你宅心仁厚，不识此子心机。我在蒲州一直在想，姚崇和宋璟把我和大郎赶出京城，又让四郎和五郎为东宫左右卫率，由此受三郎节制，他们到底所图何事？原来他们早将四哥视若无物，竭力想把三郎推上皇位。看来他们早已成了三郎的羽翼，所以如此行事肯定得了三郎的授意。此前三郎不向我们禀告，率然发动诛韦事变，他的这份心机和胆气，我们事先觉察了吗？” 李旦怫然不悦，说道：“妹子，你就爱疑神疑鬼。姚宋二人向我说起此事时，三郎根本未闻半丝讯