Fu Tang

Li Congjia and Empress Dowager Zhong had special identities, they would not crowd together in the lobby, but would be accompanied by several important ministers to enjoy singing and dancing in the exquisite small hall in the backyard. Empress Dowager Zhong would naturally be with the old lady of the Han family.

The incident happened so suddenly at the beginning, Li Congjia only felt that one second he was still drinking, and the next second he was dragged by Shi Xueting, and dragged all the way to hide behind a pillar. It was discovered that there was a bloodstain on Shi Xueting's face!

At this time, the sound of crossbow arrows piercing the air and the panicked shouts of everyone mixed together, making Li Congjia a little confused for a while, and he still hasn't figured out what happened.

Shi Xueting drew a soft sword from his waist and handed it to Li Congjia, saying: "Chongguang, you wait here, I will go outside to dispatch troops, the Han family is planning to rebel!"

When he said the last sentence, Li Congjia could easily feel Shi Xueting's murderous intent.

Li Congjia's first reaction was to grab him: "No, it's such a mess now, people outside have bows and crossbows, it's too dangerous for you to go out now."

Shi Xueting's gaze was firm: "Wait for me to come back." After speaking, he broke free from his hand and jumped out from the window next to him, followed by several crossbow arrows, which made Li Congjia tremble with fear.

Li Congjia stood behind the pillar with a soft sword in his hand, thinking about what was going on, why did the Han family rebel?Or is it that someone is trying to borrow a knife to kill someone in the Han family?

However, he quickly rejected the latter idea. Even if the Han family is new, it is impossible to allow others to set up an ambush in his home without knowing it. If this is the case, it means that there is something wrong with the Han family itself.

Li Congjia's thoughts were confused, and he felt that he couldn't go down, so he came out with the software. At this time, there were already a group of people outside, but he didn't walk outside in a grand manner, but chose to move quickly under the cover of the pillars, and take a look at the situation outside How the hell.

At this moment, a crossbow arrow came towards him and hit his heart. However, Li Congjia frowned and took two steps back, but no blood gushed out, and even the crossbow arrow fell to the ground.

As soon as Li Congjia looked up, he saw a man holding a crossbow and staring at him dumbfounded. Li Congjia felt cold. It was Han Lingkun's eldest son, Han Qingchao.

When Han Qingchao found that Li Congjia was looking at him, he panicked for a moment, and he hurriedly loaded the crossbow. He wanted to run away, but was stabbed by Li Congjia from behind.

Han Qingchao let out a scream, which happened to be heard by Shi Xueting who just came in. He saw Li Congjia chasing Han Qingchao around with a sword in his face like a raksha, and knew that Li Congjia was probably going crazy, so he hurried up and knocked him down three times. Han Qingchao handed him over to the people below, and stopped Li Congjia, who was not forgiving, and shouted: "Your Highness!"

Li Congjia's eyes shifted to Shi Xueting's body, and Shi Xueting realized that there was a hole in Li Congjia's chest, and his heart tightened. If Li Congjia hadn't been wearing a soft gold silk armor today... Shi Xueting would not have dared Think about it.

Li Congjia calmed down and asked, "What's going on outside? Have all the culprits been captured?"

Shi Xueting nodded and said, "Zi Tinghou has captured all of them."

Li Congjia asked again: "How about the casualties?"

Thinking of this, Li Congjia only felt that Han Lingkun was simply insane!It's fine if you want to kill him, but also implicate so many people!Many of the ministers who came to celebrate their birthday today were probably hit by Han Lingkun.

Before Shi Xueting opened his mouth to answer, he heard crying from the backyard, he couldn't help being taken aback, and then his face was very ugly: "No, the queen mother and lady are still behind, go, go and have a look."

After arriving in the backyard, I found that this was the hardest-hit area. After all, both Shi Xueting and Zhao Kuangyin first thought of Li Congjia. As for Queen Mother Zhong and Zhou Ehuang, few people thought of them at this time.

After Li Congjia hurried there, he saw that Zhou Ehuang's eyes were red from crying, and he choked up and said, "Your Highness, Queen Mother... Queen Mother..."

Li Congjia saw that the Empress Dowager Zhong in Zhou Ehuang's arms was hit by an arrow in the chest, her eyes were closed tightly, her complexion was pale, and she said immediately: "Come here, escort the Empress Dowager back to the palace immediately, Xuan Feng Yu!"

Before Li Congjia got into the carriage, he turned to Shi Xueting and said, "The national teacher stays here, and none of the relevant personnel must be missed!"

Shi Xueting nodded solemnly, watched the carriage carrying Li Congjia go away, turned to look at Zhao Kuangyin and said coldly: "Zi Tinghou, Your Highness ordered you and me to handle this matter, and I hope you will not be selfish."

Zhao Kuangyin's complexion tightened, and he nodded silently. Han Jiamou's reaction should be a certainty, but now he doesn't know why they did this. Could it be that Han Lingkun was sent by Northern Zhou to assassinate Li Congjia?But Han Lingkun might not listen to Li Jixun, unless the differences between Han Lingkun and Li Jixun were all pretended before!

Zhao Kuangyin recalled the situation brought about by those people who came from the Northern Zhou Dynasty, and felt that unless Li Jixun and Han Lingkun were acting from the beginning, this matter would not make sense.

Zhao Kuangyin couldn't figure it out after thinking about it, so he could only arrest him and interrogate him first.

At the same time, Li Congjia was standing outside the Penglai Hall with a livid face waiting for the news. Zhou Ehuang was sitting on the side hugging Li Zhongyu in a daze. What happened today really scared her. Where did Zhou Ehuang see this since she was a child?Now that I think about it, I feel scared for a while, but what she is more worried about is Li Congjia's anger.

Empress Dowager Zhong was seriously injured, but she was intact. All the female relatives present at the time were more or less injured, and she was the only one who was fine. If Queen Mother Zhong was not injured, it could only show that she was lucky, but now...

Zhou Ehuang was very disturbed and couldn't help hugging Li Zhongyu tightly. Li Zhongyu was uncomfortable being hugged by her. In addition, Li Zhongyu was eight years old this year and felt that he had grown up. I'm a little embarrassed, Zhou Ehuang was in a bad mood just now, Li Zhongyu held back to comfort her, but now he couldn't help it anymore, Li Zhongyu broke away from Zhou Ehuang and ran to Li Congjia's side.

Zhou Ehuang was stunned for a moment, looked up and saw Li Congjia stroking Li Zhongyu's head, talking to him softly, although his face was still ugly, but his tone was very kind.

Zhou Ehuang suddenly felt a sense of crisis. At that moment, she even felt that Li Congjia had snatched her son away.

Just when Zhou Ehuang couldn't help but wanted to go and pull Li Zhongyu back, the Fengyu who had been saving Empress Zhong came out and knelt down on the ground, saying forgiveness.

Zhou Ehuang fainted suddenly, before Li Congjia could react, he heard someone exclaimed, turned his head and said quickly: "Hurry up and treat the queen!"

The Fengyu people felt that they were saved the moment the queen passed out. God knows that when they just found out that they could not save the Queen Mother Zhong, they all thought they were dead. Although Li Congjia had never done anything to vent his anger, who knew this Will it happen next time?

Feng Yu was still wondering, why did Queen Mother Zhong die when she went out to have a birthday banquet?

Li Congjia ordered Zhou Ehuang to be sent back to Hanliang Palace, and turned around to deal with the funeral of Queen Mother Zhong. Although he said he was dealing with it, he just issued an obituary and then stopped the coffin. He did not choose the mausoleum to bury Queen Mother Zhong. Li Jing died long ago without choosing the location of the mausoleum, and the Empress Dowager Zhong looked healthy before, so Li Congjia asked people to choose a place slowly, always choosing a suitable place.

Although Li Congjia has no feelings for Li Jing and does not want to give him a good mausoleum, he has a good impression of Queen Mother Zhong, not to mention that Queen Mother Zhong has done him a big favor. a big obstacle.

Li Congjia felt that if the Empress Dowager Zhong were to be buried now, she could only be buried according to the rules of the queen, and she was far away from the queen, so he had to wait for the Daming Palace to be completed.

When Li Jing passed away, Li Congjia used a cheating device. Li Congjia's eyes were really red at the funeral of Queen Mother Zhong.

Seeing that he was sad, Shi Xueting was extraordinarily obedient, and never dragged him to do anything at this time, at most he just hugged him and comforted him softly.

Zhou Ehuang had no major problems. After two days of trembling, she found that Li Congjia had no intention of angering her at all, so she couldn't help but feel relieved and began to ask what was going on.

Li Congjia was also waiting for the result, but it was Zhao Kuangyin who came to plead guilty.

When Li Congjia saw Zhao Kuangyin coming and knelt down, he took off his hat and was taken aback. He didn't know what Zhao Kuangyin was doing. After he saw Zhao Kuangyin's confession, his eyes darkened and he almost died of anger.

Seeing him like this, Shi Xueting hurried over to give him comfort, while Zhao Kuangyin knelt down and lowered his body, hating him to death.

Li Congjia threw the confession to Shi Xueting, and let him see that he was too angry to speak.

After Shi Xueting brought it over, Rao's mood was always peaceful after reading it, and he couldn't help but fluctuate.

Han Lingkun is really... damn it.

No one really ordered him to rebel this time, and it wasn't because Li Congjia neglected him, it was just because he wasn't used to it.

It has been a long time since the courtiers from the Northern Zhou Dynasty have had a serious monarch give orders. Han Lingkun is used to finding courtiers who take care of this aspect when he needs anything. However, after arriving in Tang Dynasty, it is useless to find officials in that position, even if the officials agree. Yes, there is a cabinet above, and Li Congjia needs to nod at the end of the cabinet's discussion.

Han Lingkun expressed that he was very uncomfortable, but he couldn't express this kind of discomfort. Later, he found out that Zhao Kuangyin's beloved daughter had been selected as the crown prince. After thinking about the age of the young prince, he found that he was about the same age as Emperor Gong and Emperor Ai, which was just right. when in control.

Han Lingkun wanted to unite with Zhao Kuangyin to kill Li Congjia, support Li Zhongyu to take the position, and then Zhao Kuangyin won the position of privy envoy. Wouldn't the Tang Dynasty be the world of the two of them?

Even when the time is right, let the little emperor take the throne directly and support Zhao Kuangyin to take the throne. His daughter is at least a princess, and it is not impossible for him to ask his son to marry Zhao Kuangyin's daughter.

However, in the previous contact, Han Lingkun felt that Zhao Kuangyin seemed to be very loyal to Li Congjia, and he admired Li Congjia very much inside and out. When Han Lingkun thought about it, he decided to do it himself first. When Li Congjia died, it must be Li Zhongyu who was in charge. The loyalty to Li Congjia should not have continued to Li Zhongyu. Wouldn't it be easy for him to persuade Zhao Kuangyin?

It just so happened that his mother's birthday was coming, and she used this excuse to invite Li Congjia. Li Congjia probably would not refuse because of Zhao Kuangyin's face.

Han Lingkun also brought some soldiers with him when he came to Datang. He directly ordered the soldiers to lie in ambush at home, and he would attack when the time was right. He also identified those ministers who were particularly loyal to Li Congjia and arranged them with Li Congjia. In a hall, when it's time to do something, kill them all, and the people who are free can let their people top them.

In fact, Han Lingkun almost succeeded, and his son Han Qingchao almost killed Li Congjia, if he aimed at Li Congjia's head.

But they didn't expect that Li Congjia would be wearing golden silk soft armor. Han Qingchao didn't succeed with one arrow, and Li Congjia chased and chopped him down. I am afraid that the soft armor will also be killed.

But at first, after Han Lingkun and his son were caught, neither of them would admit it. Later, Zhao Kuangyin pried open the hole on Han Lingkun's wife. The general trend is over, his wife has recruited, and it is estimated that others will recruit, so he admits it very straightforwardly.

Zhao Kuangyin was also blinded at the time, and almost chopped Han Lingkun with a knife on the spot!

The fundamental reason why he was willing to let Zhao Kuangmei marry Han Lingkun's daughter was because he felt that Han Lingkun was capable. It would not be a disadvantage for Zhao Kuangmei to marry his daughter, and he also needed allies in the Tang Dynasty. Civil servants should not think about it, generals... Looking at it now, no one will become his ally at all. They all have their own positions, and even whoever has higher qualifications in Datang than him, he can only invest in potential stocks.

The timing of Han Lingkun's appearance was so ingenious that Zhao Kuangyin didn't take precautions, but no one would have thought that someone would come all the way to rebel, right?You want to be your own master so much why don't you become king yourself?

Zhao Kuangyin asked this question angrily, and Han Lingkun's answer was also very shameless: "Even if I establish myself as king, how can I compare with the prosperity and vastness of the Tang Dynasty?"

Zhao Kuangyin endured it for a long time before resisting the urge to kill people directly. After returning with the confession, he was in a daze for a long time. Before looking for Li Congjia, he thought a lot. At the beginning, Li Congjia agreed to make a baby kiss with him. Recruit him, and now he has no threat to Li Congjia, but Li Congjia keeps his promise and will not easily change the candidate for the princess.

But this time the matter is too big, the Zhao family and the Han family are in-laws, and no matter how Han Lingkun does this, Zhao Kuangyin will get more benefits, so Zhao Kuangyin doesn't know?He didn't quite believe it himself!

Li Congjia can definitely use this incident to convict him, clean up the entire Zhao family by the way, and then dissolve the engagement!

But what choice does Zhao Kuangyin have now?rebel?His soldiers have been dispersed long ago, what can he do with this few personal soldiers?Plead guilty?It seems that he can only plead guilty.

That's why Zhao Kuangyin took off his crown and knelt down to plead guilty.

Li Congjia said bitterly: "A wolf's ambition is simply a wolf's ambition."

Angry, no pardon was possible. All Han family men over the age of 15 were beheaded, and all 15-year-old women and girls were enslaved.

Originally, Li Congjia wanted to abolish the slavery system. After all, it did not conform to his three views, but now it seems that things like slaves can make him vent his anger when necessary. Although he can't kill the Han family for his own reputation, but after thinking about it In the era of the Han family, they were slaves and could never turn over, so Li Congjia somehow let out a sigh of relief.

Zhao Kuangyin had already made up his mind about such a verdict. To be honest, he felt that Li Congjia had already shown mercy. If he was, hmph, killing him would not relieve his hatred, so he would simply peel off the skin and pretend it was grass, which can be regarded as a warning to others.

But now he is not in the mood to manage the life and death of the Han family. He is waiting for his own trial. At this moment, his mood is very calm. In the final analysis, he himself took this wrong step. Who can be blamed?I can only blame myself for being ignorant of people. I may have resentment towards Li Congjia, but that's not important anymore.

Li Congjia glanced at Zhao Kuangyin who was kneeling on the ground, and after thinking for a while, he said, "Go back first, take a rest for the next two days, and deal with the family affairs first."

After hearing this, Zhao Kuangyin looked up at Li Congjia in disbelief. Li Congjia waved his hand and said, "Stop talking about those nonsense, you can't do such a stupid thing."

If Zhao Kuangyin is really the mastermind behind the scenes, then this plan cannot be so crude. First of all, Zhao Kuangyin cannot be unaware that Li Congjia is wearing a gold silk soft armor, and it is also impossible that he is unaware that Shi Xueting beside him is very powerful in martial arts. If he wants to kill Li Congjia, he must Get rid of Shi Xueting first.

These two points are the biggest difficulties, and if they are solved, it is possible to solve Li Congjia.

Zhao Kuangyin was ecstatic for a moment, but he didn't dare to laugh at the thought of Li Congjia's mother's death, so he kowtowed heavily and said, "I will definitely give His Highness an explanation."

Li Congjia nodded, and after seeing Zhao Kuangyin backing out, he let out a long breath and said, "Old Zhao, hey, he is really unlucky."

What is it if it is not bad luck to have such an in-law?

Li Congjia didn't get a response after saying this sentence, so he couldn't help turning his head to look at Shi Xueting, and found that his face was still as dark as the bottom of a pot, and said helplessly: "Okay, don't be angry, no one would have thought of such a thing, and we will have to do it later." Count the number of ministers injured, no matter what you have to appease them, tsk, I'm going to lose money again, who am I provoking?"

Shi Xueting's face softened a little and said: "A tree is beautiful in the forest, but the wind will destroy it. It seems that we were too negligent in the past. From now on, the six bureaus in the palace must be rectified."

Li Congjia was a little surprised: "What does it have to do with them?"

Shi Xueting said: "What if someone wants to poison it?"

Li Congjia was speechless, expressing his admiration for Shi Xueting's brain hole, and said at the same time: "Before that, you should first find someone who can imitate human notes, I will be useful."

Shi Xueting was a little surprised, but after seeing that Li Congjia was indeed not as angry as before, he nodded in agreement.

Li Congjia is indeed not that angry anymore. After all, it has been dealt with. What's the use of being angry? It's better to think about how to use this incident to turn the situation around. Otherwise, it will be more embarrassing to hear that Li Congjia was assassinated by his own courtiers!

Li Congjia would definitely not let others laugh at him about this kind of thing, so he had to try his best to minimize the impact of the matter.

Before that, he needed to reassure people, saying that Queen Mother Zhong was unlucky, and there was another person who was also unlucky——Han Xizai.

Han Xizai's injury was not as severe as that of Queen Mother Zhong, but he was not young. Although his family members tried their best to treat him after returning home, Li Congjia even sent Feng Yu there, but they failed to save Han Xizai's life.

Li Congjia was very guilty. He knew that Han Xizai went back because he went, otherwise Han Lingkun might not be able to invite Han Xizai to come.

After Li Congjia learned that Han Xizai was running out of time, he went to visit him specially.

I don't know if it's a flashback, but Han Xizai looks very energetic. After seeing Li Congjia with a guilty face, Han Xizai smiled openly and said: "Your Highness, don't be sad. Everyone is born, old, sick and die. This is my fate. The only regret I have never seen His Highness rule the world with my own eyes."

Li Congjia was so sad that he couldn't speak for a while, Han Xizai said: "Your Highness, you must be careful in the future, talents are rare, but talent alone is not enough."

Li Congjia nodded vigorously, character is too important.

Han Xizai held Li Congjia's hand and said, "I...I have nothing to teach His Highness. With Zhou Shoufu and Wang Cifu here, I...I can rest assured."

Li Congjia couldn't help but said: "Han Qing doesn't have to worry about his children and grandchildren. Han Yu has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty, and I will take care of him."

Han Xizai received Li Congjia's promise, and his heart fell to the ground, knowing that even if Han Yu kept his filial piety, he would be reused after the three-year period expired, and then he closed his eyes and passed away without saying anything.

The entire Han Mansion burst into tears. Li Congjia participated in two funerals in a row, and was so depressed that he went back to discuss with the cabinet. He gave Han Xizai Tejin Guanglu Doctor, Zuo Zhuguo, Taishi, posthumous title of literature.

After discussing this matter, Li Congjia said with a cold face: "The Zhou State must have a way to deal with Han Lingkun's matter."

Everyone looked at him in a daze: This...how does it have anything to do with Zhou Guo?