Fu Tang

The night was dark and the wind was high, the man in black quietly pushed the door open, this scene was terrifying no matter how you looked at it, but to Li Congjia, it was nothing serious, Shi Xueting took the man down without disturbing him at all.

Li Congjia was too exhausted and slept soundly, and Shi Xueting didn't even know he was up for the night interrogation.

The next morning, as soon as Li Congjia opened his eyes, he saw Shi Xueting sitting on the edge of the bed with a blank expression. You can see that you are in a bad mood.

Li Congjia wondered, isn't it because Shi Xueting was not asked to do it twice last night?As for being angry?

Seeing that Li Congjia woke up, the snow melted on his face instantly, and Shi Xueting asked softly, "Are you awake? Do you want to take a rest?"

Li Congjia was sure that Shi Xueting's unhappiness had nothing to do with him, he shook his head and said, "What time is it? We have to discuss things today."

Shi Xueting said: "Isn't it afternoon for the discussion? It's still early, but it's okay, let's get up and eat something first."

After Li Congjia got up, he found something was missing in the room, for example, his favorite peony vase was gone, so he couldn't help asking: "What happened last night?"

Shi Xueting didn't intend to hide anything, and while carefully helping Li Congjia get dressed, he said, "It's nothing, a thief came in."

Li Congjia's face darkened suddenly. Not to mention that flies can't fly in his residence, and its security is second to none. After all, he had done too much to spread hatred in Suzhou before. Everyone was afraid that he would be assassinated. Shi Xueting's arrangement was like a rail link, how could he still break in under such circumstances?

Li Congjia was also expressionless now, and he asked, "The ghost?"

Shi Xueting sighed in his heart, he didn't intend to make it too clear, but he already knew that he couldn't hide it, so he could only say: "Well, the trial is still going on."

Li Congjia was in a very bad mood. Liu Yi appeared before, although in Liu Yi's view, he was doing it for Li Congjia's good, but from Li Congjia's point of view, Liu Yi's behavior is no different from betrayal, and now there is an inner ghost again. Li Congjia suddenly doubted his ability to control others.

But Li Congjia doesn't think he is a harsh person, and within his ability, the treatment of his own people is generally good, otherwise he would not be able to win over so many people to work for him. this kind of thing.

Seeing that Li Congjia was unhappy, Shi Xueting leaned over and kissed him on the forehead and said, "Don't think too much."

Li Congjia looked up at him: "Do you know what I'm thinking again?"

Shi Xueting smiled slightly: "Of course, people's hearts are not enough to swallow elephants. Just because you are tolerant to them doesn't mean they won't have other ambitions."

After hearing this, Li Congjia pouted and said, "I'm dead, what good will it do them?"

After saying this, Li Congjia's expression became a little subtle. Speaking of which, he died, and many people benefited from it.

The first is Li Hongji, the second is Li Jing, and the second is Zhou Zong. After all, after Li Congjia died, it is very likely that Li Zhongyu will take the throne, but Li Zhongyu is only four years old this year, and he is still a baby who knows nothing. Zhou Ehuang also doesn't have the ability to be in charge of the government, and the power may fall to the cabinet at that time.

However, Li Congjia didn't think that Zhou Zong and the others would do this, because the possibility of Li Zhongyu becoming the throne was too small, after all, Li Jing and Li Hongji were still there.

As for Li Hongji, Li Congjia didn't doubt him too much. If Li Hongji really wanted to replace him, then he wouldn't have brought people to run hundreds of miles to find him before, and just send someone casually?Why come in person?

Therefore, when these two people were excluded, only Li Jing remained.

Li Congjia was silent for a while, not wanting to spoil the fun so early in the morning, he just said: "Let's eat first, and we'll talk after eating."

Shi Xueting didn't say anything else, and dragged Li Congjia to the dining room. He had already ordered people to prepare Li Congjia's favorite food. When Li Congjia saw the delicious food, his wounded heart was immediately comforted.

Of course, if Li Jing sent someone, his heart would not be hurt.

Li Congjia acted as if nothing had happened, and Shi Xueting and you feed me and I feed you. After eating breakfast sweetly, Chunsheng and the new Taofu who were waiting on the side stood by and waited on, wishing to poke the blind own dog eyes.

After breakfast, the results of the interrogation of the people below also came up. Not surprisingly, the person who came was sent by Li Jing.

Li Congjiayun said lightly: "Understood, take care of him, don't let him go away, and don't let him die."

Shi Xueting looked at Li Congjia and asked, "Chongguang wants to..."

Li Congjia smiled brightly at him: "Father gave me such a good reason, how could I not accept it? Originally, this question was raised before the Dragon King's throne, it is not easy to bypass the father and directly give the throne to the son, I Originally, I thought that no matter how you say it, this is a throne, unworthy of father's status, at worst, I would treat him as the Supreme Emperor, but now it seems that there is no need for the Supreme Emperor."

Shi Xueting did not accuse Li Congjia of being unfilial. In fact, when family relations are linked to politics, filial piety and unfilial piety are both secondary. It depends on the strength and means of both parties.

It's a pity that Li Jing probably can't beat Li Congjia at present. Of course, this also has something to do with Li Congjia's hard fists.

All the ministers waited in the meeting hall early on. Li Congjia and Shi Xueting came together, and everyone's eyes turned to them, but no one said anything.

After sitting on it, Li Congjia said: "Let's deal with some trivial matters first, and discuss meritorious deeds after the grand ceremony."

Everyone here instantly understood that the cake for merit points is not big enough now, and when Li Congjia takes over, he will be able to justifiably promote everyone.

Now that the grand ceremony was mentioned, Tian Wen, who was thrown into the position of the Minister of Rites, had no choice but to stand up and report all the procedures of the grand ceremony, and said that everything was ready, and he was waiting for the auspicious day of the zodiac, when Li Congjia was promoted to the throne .

Li Congjia looked at the brochure, and heaved a sigh of relief. Fortunately, the specifications of the personification below were simpler than that of ascending the throne, otherwise he really couldn't tell whether he couldn't help but cut off many links.

"Just follow this, and by the way, prepare for the ceremony of conferring the queen and crown prince, oh, and the queen mother." Li Congjia was very satisfied with Tian Wen's professional ability, and once he was satisfied, he found something for him to do.

Tian Wen raised his head slightly in surprise, and then glanced at Zhou Zong. It is normal to be a queen, but they didn't expect that Li Congjia would actually want to be a prince.

Although he is now called the crown prince, everyone knows that the next day, this is the legitimate crown prince.

Zhou Zong's hanging heart was slightly relieved, but... everyone knew that the Queen Mother must belong to Queen Zhong, so... what about Li Jing?

Zhou Zong hesitated for a while, but still stepped forward and said, "Your Highness, the saint..."

Li Congjia's face darkened: "Well, an assassin assassinated me last night. If there is no master by my side, I'm afraid everyone will attend my funeral today."

Li Congjia's words were like a time bomb, blowing everyone's minds away. No matter what little things they have in mind now, the premise of those thoughts is that Li Congjia can't have an accident. I'm afraid I'll be devastated again.

"Who is so bold?" Han Xizai was very excited, he couldn't help but be excited, all their ambitions, glory and wealth now rest on Li Congjia.

Li Congjia's heart ached, he put his hands on his forehead and said, "I have sent someone to interrogate, and it turned out that it was... the person sent by my father."

The entire lobby was instantly quiet, and everyone was digesting this incident. Although the extent of this incident was not shocking, everyone felt a little indigestion.

These days, if a father really wants to kill his son, no one will stop him, even if it is a fair and honest killing. Any crime, disobedience, unfilial piety and the like are all excuses, and there is no need for other means.

But Li Jing... actually used the method of assassination to kill his son, which is already a failure.

If we consider the overall situation, we can only say that Li Jing has been blinded by power.

Some people present didn't understand what Li Jing was thinking, but Li Hongji, who had been Li Jing's son for more than [-] years, and his cabinet ministers who had been his ministers for decades knew it all well.

Li Jing probably felt that it was good to have a state, not to mention taking Guazhou and Shazhou. Now Datang's territory is not small, and it is said that the Western Regions are bitter and cold. Li Jing was offered by Li Congjia. , plus how much he knows that jade, agate, and even gold are produced here, and trading with the Central Plains makes a lot of money, he thinks this is enough.

Li Jing has been beaten to the point where he has no ambition to look at the world. He just wants to snatch Li Congjia from his hands. As for Li Congjia's death... What's the matter? He has more than one son, even Li Hongji. Disobedient, and Li Congyi, Li Congqian and Li Congxin, especially the last two, are his favorite young sons, how many years younger than Li Zhongyu, is it not easy to raise obedient children?

After gaining insight into Li Jing's thinking, the courtiers didn't know what to say, and they also knew why Li Congjia didn't promote Li Jing to the throne. Now that the troubles have become like this, if Li Jing is given a position of Supreme Emperor or other positions, Let everyone know that Li Congjia has a real father, what will Li Jing do?

But it's not good for such a big living person to ignore him so much. Li Congjia rubbed the armrest of the throne and said, "We will discuss this matter later. What about Guazhou and Shazhou now? Can Cao Xiang make any small moves after surrendering?"

Li Hongji said: "Cao Xiang is honest now, he can do whatever he asks. This man is not good at governing the country, but he is good at fighting."

Although Li Hongji fought Cao Xiang to death, it didn't mean that he couldn't appreciate Cao Xiang. Heroes always cherish each other, even if the two of them are not heroes.

Li Congjia nodded: "Look at him more, now that Datang is short of people, if he is reliable, why not give him a chance?"

Li Hongji nodded, and then there were other trivial matters, but it was these messy things that really tested the ability of the ruler.

After their discussion was over, it was dark, and after they broke up, Li Congjia turned to look at Shi Xueting and said, "Eleventh Lang is in a hurry to marry Wu Niang in, you go and see that kid, discuss the date, and do it sooner." Don't worry too much."

Shi Xueting raised his eyebrows: "Send me away?"

Li Congjia stared: "Who said that? It's business! Besides, if you want to come over after discussing with him, who can stop you?"

Shi Xueting looked at Li Congjia with a smile. Li Congjia felt a little uncomfortable when he looked at him. He did intend to dismiss Shi Xueting. The old man couldn't hold it anymore.

Excessive indulgence is not good, let's be more restrained, but he can't resist Shi Xueting's offensive, so he has no choice but to drive people away.

Li Congjia didn't go to see him but just said: "Go, I happened to go to Aniang to discuss something."

Seeing that his ears were blushing, Shi Xueting wisely didn't continue to question him, but said: "This bastard really needs to be dealt with."

When he said this, Li Congjia was also very angry instantly. If it wasn't for Yang Xin's vague letter, why would he need to send it thousands of miles away?Although the result is good, but think about it, if one of him and Shi Xueting shrinks back, I'm afraid they will miss out in this life, and even if there is a turning point, I'm afraid there will be some twists and turns.

Thinking of this, Li Congjia said seriously: "Beat me up, don't give me face."

Shi Xueting laughed, and directly pulled her into his arms and gave him a deep kiss. Li Congjia was taken aback. He found out that since he said it, Shi Xueting's style became more and more unrestrained. The face is still a little restrained, the servant in the Hou's mansion...he can pretend that he does not exist!

But Li Congjia loved his enthusiasm to death. Anyway, in his own home, what taboo?If there are really gossips, then just clean them up. He gave these people such good treatment, not for them to make irresponsible remarks to the boss!

After Shi Xueting kissed enough, he reluctantly left the Hou Mansion. Li Congjia touched his slightly red and swollen lips, and felt that his decision to let Shi Xueting go to find Yang Xin was really wise. Enthusiasm, if he stays, maybe he won't be able to attend the Great Court Meeting tomorrow morning.

Li Congjia watched Shi Xueting's upright back disappear behind the screen wall, turned his head and walked towards Queen Zhong's courtyard.

Empress Zhong was about to eat at this time, she was a little surprised to see Li Congjia coming over, but she said, "You have long legs, it's time for dinner."

Li Congjia smiled and said, "Then Auntie will also prepare a pair of bowls and chopsticks for my son."

There is no need for Empress Zhong to order, the people around Empress Zhong have already gone down to prepare, the mother and son had a fairly warm meal, after eating, Empress Zhong asked: "Did something happen?"

Li Congjia sipped his tea and said, "Father sent someone to assassinate me last night."

Empress Zhong gasped, the teacup in her hand fell to the ground and shattered.

After being a queen for many years, Queen Zhong's political sensitivity is not too low. At least she can analyze one or two reasons why Li Jing did this. After thinking about it, a stern look flashed in Queen Zhong's eyes. Now he was counting on his son, especially the youngest son, so nothing would happen.

As for Li Jing's remaining sons, they were not born to her!

As the saying goes, women are weak at heart, but mothers are strong. In the past, no matter how Li Jing snubbed Queen Zhong, Queen Zhong could bear it, but now that Li Jing wanted to attack her son, Queen Zhong decided not to bear it!

Empress Zhong touched Li Congjia's face and said, "My poor son, are you frightened? Don't worry, leave this matter to A Niang."

Li Congjia looked at Empress Zhong in astonishment, and Empress Zhong patted him on the head, smiling somewhat inscrutablely: "Does everyone know about this?"

"Understood, but I didn't intend to discuss it in the court."

Empress Zhong nodded slowly: "That's good, you go, don't make too much noise about this matter."

Li Congjia was a little hesitant, mainly because he didn't know what Queen Zhong was going to do, but no matter how he looked at Queen Zhong with suspicious eyes, Queen Zhong gave him a smile without saying a word.

Li Congjia simply didn't ask. Anyway, he just wanted to tell Empress Zhong. After all, if he wanted to do something wrong, there must be a reason that can be explained. Empress Zhong is Li Jing's first wife. Can't hide it.

After Li Congjia returned, he suddenly found that he was not used to Shi Xueting's absence. He had only been with Shi Xueting for a few days, so why did he feel so uncomfortable without a source of warmth around him?

When Li Congjia was looking at the moonlight outside the window and thinking about his life, he suddenly felt his eyes darkened, and a figure appeared in front of him.

Thinking of the assassination last night, Li Congjia was startled, and just about to open his mouth, someone pinched his jaw and blocked all the exclamation from his mouth.

Li Congjia sniffed the familiar sandalwood scent from the tip of his nose, and his heart fell steadily into his chest. After his lips and tongue were let go, Li Congjia said in a low voice: "I am so courageous, I dare to attack at night, and I am not afraid of being caught as an assassin." stand up?"

Holding the window sill with one hand, Shi Xueting flipped in neatly from the window and said with a smile: "I brought them all out, who can catch me?"

Li Congjia put his arms around his waist, feeling a lot more at ease when he was by his side, he opened his mouth to tell what happened tonight, and said a little puzzled: "My mother said she would solve it, but what can she solve?"

Shi Xueting clapped his hands, did not answer but said: "Don't worry too much, there are too many things recently, let's rest first."

Li Congjia breathed a sigh of relief, he was really afraid that Shi Xueting would make a move again.

This sleep was sound and sweet, and Li Congjia received the news the next day just after breakfast: Zhao Kuangyin took advantage of Zhou Guoguo's funeral to conquer three states, and now Zhao Kuangyin has territory in eight states!

Li Congjia: MD!

He immediately sent someone to call the cabinet ministers and Li Hongjiquan over. Seeing him calling in such a hurry, everyone thought something had happened. After seeing the news, they all looked at Li Congjia inexplicably—what does this have to do with us? ?

Li Congjia sat on it with a cold face and said, "I would rather see Zhou Guo Shaodi rule the world than Zhao Kuangyin too smoothly."

The cabinet ministers didn't understand at first, but they soon understood what Li Congjia meant. In short, Zhao Kuangyin was more threatening to them than the little emperor of Zhou. From a state's point of view, Zhou Guo's people are probably already in a state of chaos, otherwise how could Zhao Kuangyin be so smooth?

But even if Li Congjia didn't want to see this result, what else could he do?

Li Congjia stroked his chin and said, "Did Han Yu...do anything?"

Han Xizai was stunned for a moment, and quickly said: "The preparations have been made, and the preparations will start in a few days."

Li Congjia nodded and said: "After the incident, let them let out a little bit of news, saying that the leader is a member of King Loulan. As for how to convince Hue Khan, it's up to Han Yu."

Han Xizai paused and asked, "Borrowing a knife to kill someone? The Uighurs would believe it."

Li Congjia leaned back and said lazily: "It's man-made. It's best to believe it. There's nothing you can do if you don't believe it. Now there is a Uighur between us and Zhao Kuangyin. Zhao Kuangyin is targeting the Central Plains. We can't find a second party item." Come help."

It seems that there is only one way. Everyone looked at each other and began to work together to continue to improve the plan.

What Li Congjia proposed is really too simple and rude. If one is not done well, Khan of Hue may find that someone has planted the blame. Picked it out.

Li Congjia looked at the newly released plan, nodded in satisfaction, turned to Tian Wen and said, "Things have changed, Tian Dalang is really dangerous over there, why don't you let him come back?"

The people on Zhao Kuangyin's side must have known Tian Dalang, and Li Congjia was worried that his success would fall short.

Tian Wen sighed in his heart, it's really not as fast as the plan, and Da Lang finally risked his life to find such an opportunity, but it turned out...it was all fate.

Fortunately, Li Congjia didn't let Tian Dalang idle, and said directly: "Let him go with my elder brother to integrate Guazhou and Shazhou."

Tian Wen naturally thanked him. Li Congjia stared at the news in his hand and sighed. That's all he could do. Zhao Kuangyin was probably born to be Li Yu's nemesis. It can be said that his life is not good.

This matter came to an end, and everyone felt relieved when they saw that nothing serious had happened.

As a result, it was too early to rest assured!

Before Li Congjia left the court, Tao Fu ran over in a panic, knelt outside the hall and said that he had something to see.

This matter is not a trivial matter, Tao Fu brought a piece of news that everyone did not expect: Li Jing passed away.