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Chapter 348 Chess Player

"Father, didn't you always teach me to stay away from court? Then why are you testing Lin Xuan?" Li Chongyi changed the subject.

Ever since he was named the county king, Li Xiaogong told him to stay away from court.

Li Xiaogong didn't even allow him to finish with the heirs of those princes.

In these years, except for some clans, Li Xiaogong seldom interacted with other people.

Li Xiaogong nodded and said: "That's right, I'm already the county king, as long as we stay away from the court, our home will always be the county king's mansion."

Li Xiaogong knew very well that unless he rebelled, he would always be the king of the county.

No matter how much credit he makes, it is impossible to be promoted to prince. Even if Li Shimin wants to be named, he dare not accept it.

"Then why did dad call Lin Xuan here?" Li Chongyi asked puzzled.

Li Xiaogong said: "You will understand later."

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"You come to see me at this time, do you think my troubles are not big enough?" Hou Junji looked at Cui Hao with burning eyes.

Cui Hao didn't seem to feel Hou Junji's anger, and said indifferently: "Soon the troubles of Duke Lu will no longer be troubles."

"What do you mean?" Hou Junji asked with a gloomy face.

Cui Hao said: "As long as Duke Lu is willing to support the King of Wei with our family, our family will do our best to help Lord Duke regain power."

"Impossible, the old man agreed to cooperate with the Cui family, just to help you clear the customs." Hou Junji said.

Cui Hao smiled lightly, and said, "Duke-lord was willing to cooperate with us at the beginning, wasn't it just for money? As long as Duke is willing to support King Wei, our family can give you the money."

"The king of Wei has no chance at all. This is a dead end. Your family has great achievements, so you are not afraid of these things, but I can't." Hou Junji refused.

Cui Hao said with a smile: "A dead end depends on how you go. If the cooperation between Lu Guogong and our Cui family is exposed, isn't it a dead end?"

Hou Junji's face turned cold, and he said in a cold voice, "Are you threatening the old man?"

Hou Junji's eyes looked like a wounded wolf, ready to choose someone to eat at any time.

Cui Hao was not frightened, and said with a smile: "Duke Lu has misunderstood, but the hundred secrets will eventually be neglected, what if they are exposed?"

Hou Junji's expression was uncertain, Cui Hao said it was a misunderstanding, but he did not hide the threat in his tone.

Although Cui Hao only asked him to support Li Tai, he didn't say what he was asked to do.

But Hou Junji knew that once he got on their pirate ship, he would be out of control.

But if they don't agree to them, the aristocratic family will definitely expose the fact that he helped them pass the customs and sell illegal salt.

Li Shimin can tolerate him being greedy for ink, but absolutely cannot tolerate him getting involved with the aristocratic family.

Not to mention participating in the battle for succession.

"Tell me, what do you want me to do?" Hou Junji asked.

Cui Hao laughed and said, "It's easy to talk to someone who understands. Lord Lu doesn't need to do anything right now, just wait quietly and wait for him to regain power."

"The old man knows." Hou Junji said expressionlessly.

Cui Hao said: "If Lu Guogong can provide information about which generals in the army can be recruited, then the chance of success will also increase. What does Lu Guogong think?"

Hou Junji nodded, and said: "I know, but I have to think carefully about this matter. After all, if there are any omissions, my life will be at stake."

"Okay." Cui Hao also knew that there was no rush.

"It's not good for you to stay with me for a long time. If nothing happens, I won't see you off." Hou Junji said.

Cui Hao nodded and said, "The old man will leave first."

Hou Junji didn't move at all and didn't intend to send it off.

Cui Hao knew that Hou Junji was unhappy, so he smiled, got up and left by himself.

After Cui Hao left, Hou Junji's expression was cloudy and he sat there for nearly an hour before calling Hou De over.

"Father, what do you want me to do?" Seeing Hou Junji's serious expression, Hou De felt a little uneasy.

Ever since Hou Junji was punished and confined at home, he and Hou Yong have been treated very strictly.

Once you make a mistake, beat and scold at every turn.

He wondered if his father found out that he went out to fool around yesterday.

Hou Junji looked at Hou De, and said, "Go secretly to see King Wei."

"See King Wei?" Hou De was taken aback.

Hou Junji nodded, and asked Changsun Wuji to ask him to support Li Zhi.The aristocratic family came to him again, asking him to support King Wei, and told Hou De again.

After Hou De heard this, his mouth opened wide in shock.

"Father, are they trying to rebel?" Hou De asked in a panic.

Even though he was still young during the Xuanwumen Incident, he also knew that many people died at that time.

Many dignitaries died, those who were dismissed were dismissed, and those who were exiled were exiled.

The original owner of his current house is one of them.

Hou Junji said flatly: "Changsun Wuji doesn't have the guts yet, and the aristocratic family doesn't necessarily have the guts to rebel. They probably want to do something about Xuanwu Sect."

"Father, then report to His Majesty quickly. I believe His Majesty will forgive your mistake after knowing about it." Hou De said quickly.

Hou Junji was silent. He thought about it, but he didn't dare to bet.

Even if Li Shimin really forgave him, it would be impossible to use him again in the future.

He didn't think that Li Shimin could execute Changsun Wuji with this alone.

It is very likely that after he reported it, Li Shimin would leave him idle forever, and face the revenge of the eldest grandson Wuji at any time.

Seeing that his father was silent, Hou De thought that his father had just asked him to meet the king of Wei, so he hurriedly said, "Father, don't you want to agree to them? This is going to be beheaded. Our family is already the Duke's mansion. If you help them, can you still be crowned king?"

Hou Junji looked at Hou De in surprise, and said, "Who told you this?"

This is a very simple truth that many people understand, but it is very difficult to do.

Not that those people are fools.

There is a difference between a ruler who is in power and a ruler who is not.

Dukes who are not in power just have titles, not even some marquises who are in power.

"No one told me, I don't need to think about this truth," Hou De said.

To put it bluntly, it is a matter of ambition.

People who want more power, even if they understand this truth, can't let go of their desire for power.

Hou De has no ambitions, as long as he can be his playboy.

He is not willing to get involved in such a big risk of fighting for power and profit.

It has to be said that people without ambition live better than those with ambition.

Hou Junji said: "Can the Duke and the Duke be the same? Can Duke Lu be compared to Duke Su? Can Duke Su be compared to Duke Zhao? I tell you to go, so you go."

"Then why did you agree to the aristocratic family?" Hou De asked.

Hou Junji shook his head, and said with a sneer: "No, I have not agreed to anyone. They all regard me as a chess piece. How can I let them do what I want. This time I want to be that chess player."

How could he, Hou Junji, be manipulated so easily.

"Father, I didn't understand." Hou De was a little puzzled.

Hou Junji explained: "The aristocratic family asked me to support Wei Wang. In fact, they asked me to listen to them. I want you to go to Wei Wang and tell him that I want to support him. It has nothing to do with the aristocratic family. The aristocratic family still treats them as Is it from the previous family?"

"Father, what should I say when I see King Wei?" Hou De asked.

Although he didn't want to go, he couldn't disobey his father's order.

Hou Junji said, "After you go..."

Hou De nodded after listening, and said, "Father, I understand. Then when shall I go?"

"Now."

(End of this chapter)