Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

Immediately, he spit out the words he had prepared long ago: "Your Majesty, Changsun Wuji deserves to die but he shouldn't be killed. Killing Changsun Wuji can certainly vent His Majesty's anger for a while, but I think it would be better to not kill him." It is better than killing him a hundred times and a thousand times. The advantages of not killing him and killing him outweigh the disadvantages!"

"Deserve to die but shouldn't be killed? If you don't kill such rebellious ministers, the benefits outweigh the disadvantages?"

His Majesty Li Er squinted at Guo Ye, and could not see whether he was happy or angry, and asked lightly: "Guo Qing's words are new, and the words of pleading for Changsun Wuji can come from Guo Qing's mouth." , Tsk tsk, you really surprised me so much!"

As he said that, His Majesty Li Er waved his hand and urged: "Okay, then you can tell me why the benefits outweigh the disadvantages if you don't kill Changsun Wuji, and let me learn more."

Guo Yedao: "Your Majesty has praised the humble minister, but the humble minister has his own opinions on this. First of all, Changsun Wuji is the prime minister of the dynasty. An indelible contribution. Let me ask Your Majesty, are you going to announce the coup d'état of the Supreme Emperor and His Royal Highness to the world, and publicize the conspiracy of the Supreme Emperor, His Highness the Crown Prince and others?"

"of course not!"

His Majesty Li Er said firmly: "This is a family ugliness, how can it be publicized? Otherwise, why should I deal with the Supreme Emperor and the prince so low-key and cautious? Tomorrow morning, I will order all the ministers in the court, and no one is allowed to coup in the court. Let the matter spread out. Although there are rumors in the market, I absolutely cannot announce this matter to the world personally. After all, it is a family scandal, and if I announce it to the world, don’t I feel that I have not lost enough face?"

In the final analysis, His Majesty Li Er still cares about face and cherishes his reputation.

After hearing this, Guo Ye nodded and said, "That's right. If His Majesty executes Changsun Wuji, the No. 1 civil and military man of the Manchu Dynasty, he must come up with a crime? If it is not for treason and other major crimes, what reason does His Majesty have to kill Changsun Wuji?" Taboo? As long as Zhangsun Wuji's crimes are revealed, none of the Supreme Emperor, His Highness the Crown Prince, and others will be able to escape. If His Majesty wants to hide the crimes of the Supreme Emperor, the Crown Prince, and others, he can just find any unfounded charges to execute Zhangsun Wuji People in the world will only say that Your Majesty killed the first and assistant ministers without permission, and that you are also a hero who has made great contributions to our Tang Dynasty. The cunning rabbit is dead, and the running dog is cooking. Do you want to bear the burden of a ruthless and unjust killing of the founding of the country for no reason? Is it the infamy of a hero?"

The last sentence could be regarded as poking at His Majesty Li Er's weakness, and his expression changed instantly. If the consequences of killing Changsun Wuji were as Guo Ye said, it would really not be worthwhile.

Immediately afterwards, Guo Ye said: "Also, Empress Changsun's qi disease has not yet recovered. First, His Royal Highness King Wei was deposed to stay away from Chang'an, and now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has committed such treasonous things. I want to be a mother. Or, the son is so unprogressive, it must have broken his heart. If His Majesty executes her elder brother who has been dependent on her since childhood, wouldn't that be adding salt to the Queen's wound? The Queen has a good reputation, so naturally she will not and dare not Interfering with your majesty's decision. However, your majesty is not worried that the empress will suffer from gas disease after losing a loved one, so that her life is in danger? Did your majesty forget the words of the genius doctor Sun Simiao? The empress must not be severely stimulated again , you can only rest in peace with peace of mind, and then you can slowly cure and eradicate this life-threatening Qi disease."

His Majesty Li Er heard Guo Ye talking about Empress Changsun, and couldn't help but fell into deep thought, with a look of guilt on his face, and muttered in his mouth: "Queen... I owe her too much..."

If the previous exhortations were sensible, then Guo Ye involved Empress Changsun to persuade His Majesty Li Er, it would be emotional.

Knowing it with emotion and moving it with reason, His Majesty Li Er obviously felt a little loose in his heart.

Afterwards, he frowned and snorted, and muttered in a low voice: "That's really cheap, this traitor!"

Guo Ye heaved a sigh of relief when he heard the words, he finally fulfilled his mission and fulfilled this wish for Yu Mo.

In the end, His Majesty Li Er rushed out of Wangwangbei Pavilion and shouted: "Dong Shun, deliver the decree to Changsun Wuji Mansion for me!"

Hearing the sound, Eunuch Shun trotted in and replied, "Your Majesty, the servant is waiting for your order."

"Deprive Changsun Wuji of the Duke Zhao's title, dismiss Changsun Wuji as Shangshu Youpushe and Dali Temple Zhengqing, etc., from now on he will be demoted to a commoner and will never be used! Also, let him clean up and get out of Chang'an tomorrow. , go back to his hometown in Luoyang to take care of him."

"Here, servant girl, let's draw up the decree!"

After Dong Shun's voice fell, he turned and fled out of Wangbei Pavilion.

Guo Ye cupped his hands at the right time and praised: "Your Majesty has a broad mind, and your ministers are ashamed!"

His Majesty Li Er laughed at himself, shook his head and asked, "According to what you said, if I killed Changsun Wuji, I would be a narrow-minded person?"

Guo Ye hurriedly waved his hands and explained: "I don't mean that, Your Majesty, I just want to say that Your Majesty is as good as you are..."

"Okay, okay, if you explain again, it really looks like a small belly."

His Majesty Li Er raised his hand to stop Guo Ye's defense, and said: "Thanks to your reminder, otherwise I would almost lose the big because of my smallness. You are right, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages if you don't kill Changsun Wuji, I didn't think about it." Zhouquan. But, not killing Changsun Wuji does not mean that I will condone unfaithful and unfilial officials and thieves. Some people have made mistakes and should be punished, and I will never condone!"

While speaking, Li Er Majesty showed determination, and said sharply: "Li Xiaogong, the king of Hejian County, supported the army and rebelled against himself. I gave him three jars of royal wine and left him with a whole body! Do the three Qing families have any objections? "

Give imperial wine and leave the whole body?

How could the three of them fail to understand the meaning of these words, how could this be Royal Wine?This fucker is King Yama's life-threatening wine!

"I have no objection!"

The three of them spoke in unison, clasping their hands together.

Chapter 1031

Early the next morning, Eunuch Shun took the imperial decree and left the palace, and went to Zhao Guogong's mansion to announce His Majesty Li Er's latest decree to Zhangsun Wuji.

He took away the title of duke of the country, abolished the post of Shangshu Youpushe and Dali Temple Zhengqing, and demoted him to a commoner.Immediately he was expelled from Chang'an, returned to his hometown in Luoyang to live in peace, and will not be used for life.

In the afternoon of the same day, Changsun Wuji appeared at the east gate dressed as a commoner, led the remaining servants in the mansion, the old lady, and quietly left the city with several carts of belongings.

The founding hero who made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, a generation of powerful ministers and the eldest son of the country, Sun Wuji, has since stepped down from the turbulent stage, announcing the end of his era.

Changsun Wuji stopped ten steps out of the east gate, and stopped, looking back at the majestic Chang'an ancient wall.

A sigh, a wordless sigh, filled with countless resentments and regrets, even a sigh with a hint of remorse.

After sighing, he set off, walked dozens of steps, and looked back reluctantly.

After looking back, he raised his feet and walked forward again. After walking about a hundred steps, he stopped and looked back and forth. Finally, under the urging of the old housekeeper, he got into the car lonely from his back.

Suddenly, there was a sound of horses whistling and cars moving, kicking up a cloud of dust and galloping away, completely disappearing from the sight of the two spectators at the head of Chang'an city.

On the east gate of Chang'an, Guo Ye and Li Jing stood and looked at each other for a long time without saying a word, until Changsun Wuji's carriage disappeared from their sight, then slowly withdrew their distant eyes and looked at each other , involuntarily shook his head slightly again.

"what happened?"

Li Jing looked at Guo Ye, and asked softly, "Could it be that you couldn't bear seeing Changsun Wuji leaving sadly and lonely, and felt ashamed of him?"

Guo Ye shook his head and said with a wry smile: "In the party struggle that day, either he died or I died. If I hadn't won first, I'm afraid I would have left today. Therefore, I don't feel guilty about him at all. The party struggles throughout the ages, They are all wars where the smoke and fire of gunpowder are invisible but full of bloody killings. The winner is the prince and the loser is the bandit. No one is right or wrong, only winners and losers!"

Li Jing stroked his beard and nodded, comfortingly said: "You can think of these things, it shows that you are still a child and your mind is mature enough to take on great responsibilities. At this moment, the kindness of a woman is unavoidable! But the old man is very curious, why did you suddenly replace me last night?" Changsun Wuji begged for mercy. It would be fine for you to tell His Majesty some words that are sensible and emotional, but it will be untenable to say these words in front of the old man. Tell me, what is it? You finally changed your mind and pleaded for mercy for your former enemy?"

Guo Ye smiled, and didn't point out that Sun Yumo was interspersed in this matter, so he replied calmly: "Saving his life is my promise to a brother. Besides, he has already lost After all, it doesn’t make much sense to kill them all.”

"Hehe, I understand!"

Li Jing smiled brightly, and said: "When Changsun Wuji gained power, there were many party members and countless disciples, but in the end the tree fell and the monkeys scattered. At the end, hey... Changsun Wuji gave birth to a good son!"

Huh?

Li Jing's words were cloudy and foggy, but Guo Ye still understood. Li Jing, who dared to be sympathetic, had already guessed that he begged for his eldest grandson Wuji to save his life because of his eldest grandson Yumo.

Great, the ginger is still old and spicy, as expected of an old man.

Since Li Jing didn't point it out, Guo Ye happily smiled vaguely.Some things, if you point too clearly, it will be boring.

Afterwards, Li Jing put away his smile, looked at Guo Ye with a serious face, and preached in the tone of an elder: "Boy Guo, the party struggle is over for now, but you must not be complacent. The reason why Changsun Wuji ended up In the final analysis, what happened today is just two words, do you know which two words it is?"

Guo Ye said without hesitation: "Desire for power!"

"That's right!"

Li Jing looked at Guo Ye with relief, and said: "There is nothing wrong with forming a party. Only by strengthening your own strength can you win a seat in the court, and only when you have your own voice in the court can you realize your ambitions." Therefore, this old man agreed to join your scholastic Qingliu family, because forming a clique is right. The mistake is to seek personal gain after forming a clique. Disregarding the interests of everyone for the benefit of the small family. This is the root of Changsun Wuji’s mistakes. Desire for power is a double-edged sword. It can quickly achieve what you want to do for you. At the same time, it can also expand infinitely, making you completely lost yourself. When there is a Today, your desire for power is above the imperial power, then you have to be careful, because——

The emperor is the emperor after all, if you wait until the day when he can't control you, he won't tolerate you anymore! "

Li Jing's words were sharp but earnest, as if waking up a side drum in his ears, ringing the alarm bell, which made Guo Ye's complacency brought about by a victory dissipate immediately, and he became a little sober.

Afterwards, Guo Ye bowed to Li Jing and bowed to Li Jing: "Old man, you have been educated!"