Struggle in the early Tang Dynasty

"Private business? What private business?"

"That's right... the Empress has an older brother named Changsun Anye. Because of his involvement in the treason case, this person was sent to the state by His Majesty. Now the Empress feels that she will not live forever, so I ask my minister to take care of the eldest grandson Anye in the future." .”

His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows and said in a deep voice, "Duke Qin, you are lying."

"Everything I said is true, I hope His Majesty will check it out."

"Every sentence is true? Then let me ask you, Wugou wanted his eldest grandson Anye to live a better life, why didn't he ask me for mercy, but instead asked for yours? Could it be that in her heart, you are more important than me? close?"

"Uh... Maybe the empress thinks that the law of the country should not be harmed by personal affection. Your Majesty, you also know that the empress has always been virtuous, virtuous and considerate. She is recognized as a generation of virtuous queens..."

"Shut up!" His Majesty Li Er picked up a paperweight from the imperial case and threw it at Guo Ye.

The paperweight was not thrown very accurately, or too accurately, and flew past Guo Ye's nose without hurting anyone.

Now Guo Ye didn't dare to talk nonsense anymore, he knelt down on the ground and said: "Your Majesty calm down, I'm going to die!"

"Forget it, it's human nature for you not to dare to tell the truth."

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand, and all the serving ladies and eunuchs retreated.In the huge Wangbei Pavilion, there are only two monarchs and ministers left at this time.

Then, he stood up, took a few steps in the hall, and said in a deep voice: "A few days ago, I gave you a beauty. Do you know why?"

"The sin of this humble official deserves death! It was the humble official who behaved imprudently when he entered the palace, and had a friendship with a court lady next to the empress. Thanks to your majesty's magnanimity, not only was he not punished, but the court lady was given Your Majesty's great kindness and virtue, I will never forget it."

"Then how did I know that you were in love with that court lady, do you know?"

"I don't know."

"There is a slave in your mansion, surnamed Qin Mingli. At that time, he held a mandarin duck embroidered handkerchief and accused you of having an affair with the queen. It was only later that I found out that the owner of the embroidered handkerchief was not Wugou, but a court lady. Therefore, I I will give you that court lady."

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for washing away the innocence of this humble minister."

"Don't rush to thank me. Although this case has been solved, to be honest, I still have a lump in my heart, and I am skeptical about this matter. Until today's matter - Wugou actually has to be alone with you ..."

Hearing this, Guo Ye's face turned green with fright. Originally, this matter was suspected of being under the melon field, but now His Majesty Li Er reminded him of the past, and he couldn't explain it clearly even with his mouth full!

More importantly, His Majesty Li Er's suspicion is still true!

How can this be done?

Plead guilty?Absolute death penalty!

beg for mercy?What man can stand such a thing?

Do you deny it to death?is that useful?

Just when he was about to die, a voice instantly pulled him from hell to heaven!

His Majesty Li Er continued: "It can be concluded that what Qin Li said is purely a false accusation!"

"what?"

His Majesty Li Er smiled slightly, and said: "Isn't this obvious? If you and Wugou really have some affair, how dare you have such a bold rendezvous in front of me? What happened today can be said to have solved a problem in my heart. Big lump."

Can you explain that?

Guo Ye was overjoyed and said: "Your Majesty, you are really too wise. The parents who gave birth to me know me too, Your Majesty!"

"Stop flattering me! Knowing my sage, why did you dare to lie to me just now? Huh, what is the grandson Anye? Guanyin's maidservant is about to die, so why don't I agree to such a trivial matter? The law is nothing more than human feelings, and this matter is to get Wei Zheng In front of him, he will not make irresponsible remarks."

His Majesty Li Er paused for a moment, then continued: "Wugou must be looking for you for something else! You actually used such absurd reasons to fool me, do you think I'm a fool?"

"Wei Chen dare not!"

"Since you dare not..." His Majesty Li Er took a few steps, returned to the throne, and said, "Then tell me the real reason why Wugou saw you!"

"This..." Guo Ye was even more helpless, and the reason of the eldest grandson Anye was the most reliable one among the many unreliable reasons.His Majesty Li Er doesn't believe this reason, where can he find a more reliable one?

Seeing that he remained silent for a long time, His Majesty Li Er said: "At this time, you still hide it for her? How can I not know Wugou's thoughts? Tell me, is she looking for you because of the prince?"

"Prince?"

"At this time, why are you pretending to be confused. What else can you have to keep secret from me except the prince? Did she tell you that only by helping the prince ascend the throne can you protect your wealth and glory? And I am already dissatisfied with you!"

It wasn't until this moment that Guo Ye's mood relaxed. He understood that today's test was over.His Majesty Li Er is really talented.

He actually came up with a flawless reason for him!

Mother's love is like a mountain. A great mother knows she must die, and of course she cares most about her children.

The only living child of Empress Changsun is Li Zhi.

Now that Li Zhi has become the crown prince, the most important thing to pay attention to next is undoubtedly how to successfully succeed to the throne.

The key to Li Zhi's successful succession to the throne, besides His Majesty Li Er, is Guo Ye, who holds most of the military power in Chang'an.

She sent His Majesty Li Er away and wanted to discuss this matter with Guo Ye, which was simply too reasonable.

Guo Ye knelt down on the ground and said: "Your Majesty is wise, your guess is absolutely correct. But I have a humble answer."

"I don't want to listen to any kindness, just ask you a word, did you promise her?"

"Yes. I think His Majesty will live to be 99 years old. It is not certain whether the crown prince will be alive or not. But the empress is now..."

His Majesty Li Er waved his hand to stop him from continuing, and said: "There is no need to explain. Since you have promised Wugou, you must keep your promise. Qin Guogong, I can promise you now that I will never touch your leading army guard in my lifetime." The duties of the General of the House and the Order of Chang'an."

"His Majesty……"

Then, His Majesty Li Er walked up to Guo Ye, helped him up, and said solemnly: "If one day I move the mind of abolishing the crown prince, you can try your best to persuade him to help the crown prince ascend the throne. I don't blame you!"

Is this true or ironic?Guo Ye's complexion changed suddenly, and he said quickly: "I don't dare."

"No! You must dare, do you want me to write you an imperial decree right now?"

Without waiting for Guo Ye's answer, His Majesty Li Er picked up a pen and wrote an imperial decree with a few clicks, and handed it to Guo Ye.

He said: "With this imperial decree, no one will call you a traitor and traitor even if there are any changes in the Xuanwu Gate in the future. And Zhi'er will not leave an eternal infamy. Now you You should rest assured, right?"

rest assured?Don't worry!His Majesty Li Er's actions were so crazy that Guo Ye was stunned.

"Your Majesty, you...you are reckless!"

"What? It's hard to understand?" His Majesty Li Er asked.

"Not only is it difficult to understand, but it is simply incomprehensible. Your Majesty, the imperial edict you wrote is simply for me to follow the order to rebel. I will never obey the edict."

"This is by no means random fate, but my true thoughts! You sit down and listen to me slowly telling you..."