Fu Tang

When Li Congjia heard the news, his first reaction was that there were spies from the state of Zhou in the city.

However, he quickly rejected this idea. The inner city is full of people he can trust, and they were willing to come here with him when they were desperate in the Central Plains. They would definitely not have contact with Zhou Guo, not to mention that even if they did, the journey is so far away. , how to pass the message?

As for the outer city and several other cities, those people only knew that the city lord brought his parents back, but they didn't know Li Congjia's identity at all. How could they know that it was the Southern Tang lord who came?

"How on earth did Guo Rong know that Dad is here?" Li Congjia couldn't figure it out. He had to figure it out, otherwise no matter what he did, he would have to think about whether Zhou Guohui would get wind or know, such a It just feels like cheating.

Here he was desperately thinking about where the news had leaked out. The cabinet ministers looked at each other, and they all had ideas in their hearts, but they didn't say it right away, and they were all organizing appropriate words.

Only one person didn't think about so many detours, and said directly: "His Royal Highness is in Zhou Kingdom now."

Li Congjia was suddenly enlightened. Yes, Li Congshan was still in the state of Zhou. As for how Li Congshan knew that he was in the Western Regions, it is not difficult to guess at all. At any rate, he was also a prince and a future heir of the Southern Tang Dynasty. The matter is basically no secret among the senior officials in Nantang.

Li Congjia frowned. It would be much easier if he was sure it wasn't their problem. He asked, "Please tell me what to do."

This time the discussion was easier, Zhou Zong first said: "The Dragon King may not be able to refuse such a condition."

Han Xizai immediately continued, "Unless we can give the Dragon King more gold, silver and jewels."

Song Qiqiu resolutely vetoed: "No, when Suzhou has just finished fighting with the Guiyi Army and is recovering, it must need a lot of money, it is a bottomless pit, if the Dragon King catches this point and uses it to threaten the city lord, so what? By then, Anning City will be dragged down."

Yes, this time you can spend money to buy peace, but what about next time?What if the Dragon King does something, if you don't give me money, I will send your father to Zhou Guo, what should I do?

But if they refuse, the result seems to be the same. Now they are faced with a dilemma. Long Lei came here not to tell him the news out of kindness, but to let him make a decision.

After all, the Dragon King was shameless. He didn't immediately force Li Congjia to hand over his father, but he also gave an ultimatum. As for Li Congjia's refusal, it would be easier to fight him immediately. Still in the horse thief business.

This is the biggest reason why Li Congjia fell into the hands of the Dragon King.

Li Congjia pointed to the case table, then suddenly looked at Li Hongji and asked, "Did Dad know about this?"

Li Hongji was stunned for a moment and replied: "No, Dad is not in good health now, and he was afraid of being too stimulated, so no one told him."

Li Congjia glanced at Li Hongji, and began to think about how to let Li Jing know about it.

This matter cannot be kept secret, Li Jing must know that Anning City is now facing a dilemma, the easiest thing is to sacrifice him, after all Zhou Guo only needs the king, it seems that Li Congjia does not exist.

Of course, Li Congjia definitely can't let Li Jing out. Li Congshan has already given him a headache. If he hits the Central Plains in the future, when he faces Zhou Guo, they let his father and younger brother outside. Will he fight or not?

Things like hostages cannot be kept, but this is just Li Congjia's own thinking. No one else knows that Li Congjia is still interested in the world. Now these people's hearts are almost gone, and their greatest wish is probably to wait for Li Congjia to win. Suzhou, and then a corner of peace.

If you don't enter the Central Plains, you can get decades of stability by donating Li Jing, which is a very cost-effective deal.

Li Congjia really wanted to know, after hearing the news, would Li Jing stay in the back in fear and stop reaching out?

Everyone in Zichen Palace looked unhappy, Li Congjia comforted: "Don't worry, everyone, this matter may not have a turning point."

After he said these words, he found that everyone looked at him in astonishment. Li Congjia was very puzzled, so he heard Xiao Yan tremblingly asking: "The city lord...is going to take the saint..."

He didn't say what he said later, but the meaning was already very obvious.

Seeing that they misunderstood, Li Congjia quickly explained: "It's not like that, but I have another way."

The crowd obviously didn't believe it. After thinking for a long time, they couldn't think of any good solution. What could Li Congjia do?

Li Congjia hesitated for a moment. He didn't want to tell everyone how he controlled Long Lei. After all, it was not a gentleman's act. But seeing that everyone was misunderstood, he couldn't do without explaining.

He knows what these people are worried about. After all, fighting for power belongs to fighting for power, but he can't think about killing his own father. Even if he really thinks so, he can't show it. Ruthless, this is a cold-blooded monster without emotion, who dares to start a business with you?What if I make you angry and get clicked by you?

Li Congjia whispered, "Long Lei is mine."

Everyone:? ? ? ? ? ?

Li Congjia immediately realized that this sentence was ambiguous, and quickly said: "He is a puppet supported by me in Suzhou."

Zhou Zong finally stood up to speak at this time, and he took the matter to himself and Shi Xueting as soon as he opened his mouth, saying that it was him and Master Ruian who paid attention, and then he said the matter again, emphasizing that the medicine is very rare After this time, even Shi Xueting had no stock in hand.

This is mainly to comfort everyone, don’t worry that Li Congjia will prescribe drugs to them. To be honest, these people are not as valuable as Furong. After all, they are not suitable.

Han Xizai and the others all frowned, knowing that the situation was resolved, and as expected, they heard Li Congjia say, "It's time for the Dragon King to change."

Li Hongji asked: "I'm afraid it's not easy to do it."

Li Congjia smiled and said nothing. Apart from Long Lei, no one else in Suzhou knew that the Wanlixiang restaurant belonged to him. Now even if the Dragon King held a banquet, he would occasionally invite the chef of the restaurant to cook some special dishes. No one knows how to cook dishes except their cooks, and some people have tried to trick these cooks, but it is not a problem with Long Lei.

The most unoffensive people in this world are probably the cook and the doctor. With this, it is too easy for Li Congjia to start, not to mention that he is not doing this by himself, so he must tell Long Lei.

Li Congjia discussed with everyone how to bargain with Long Lei. To be honest, after this deal, Li Congjia found that he was still too tender, and he was not a match for these old foxes at all. Fortunately, the old foxes were his helpers. The only thing Li Congjia worried about was I can't meet the requirements of these old foxes.

Li Congjia didn't go to Long Lei right away, but after the conversation, he went to Zhou Ehuang first. If the news wanted to spread later without appearing deliberate, it would be better for her to step in.

Zhou Ehuang was not stupid either. Although he couldn't see Li Congjia's layout clearly for a while, he was very knowledgeable about current affairs and said that he would help.

After Li Congjia finished his explanation, he went to meet with Long Lei. After seeing Li Congjia, Long Lei smiled and asked, "How is An Ninghou thinking?"

Long Lei was still a little secretly happy at this time, he had been suppressed by Li Congjia for too long, and now he felt a sense of elation when he saw Li Congjia deflated, but it was a pity that he was not the one who deflated Li Congjia, what a pity.

Li Congjia was not angry when he saw Long Lei's smiling face, but just said, "Impossible."

Long Lei immediately expressed regret: "Oh, Marquis An Ning don't think about it again? Father is very firm this time, if you refuse, I'm afraid there will be a disaster of swords and soldiers immediately."

But Li Congjia said: "The disaster of swordsmen? I'm not afraid, anyway, the crown prince will be buried with me at that time."

After hearing this, Long Lei's face became slightly distorted, and he said sullenly, "The Marquis of An Ning is too talkative. If the father sends troops, I will catch you, so I won't be able to get the medicine?"

"Then everyone will know that you have colluded with me? You even took orders from me? I'm afraid that at that time, the crown prince's status will not be guaranteed."

Long Lei's face changed, he gritted his teeth secretly, the feeling that he couldn't win no matter what came back.

Li Congjia looked at him sympathetically: "If you had informed the Dragon King of the matter as soon as you returned to Suzhou and sent troops to attack Anning City, naturally you would not have such worries."

But Long Lei didn't do that, why?Because Li Congjia's promise is so tempting, he is going crazy to be the Dragon King!

The most important thing is that Li Congjia's financial support for him also makes him inseparable.

Long Lei swallowed secretly, a smile appeared on his face and said: "I was just joking, why should the Marquis of An Ning take it seriously?"

Li Congjia smiled and said nothing, Long Lei said worriedly: "The condition of Zhou Guo is really tempting, father...will not refuse."

Li Congjia poured a cup of tea and said slowly, "So, the position of the Dragon King... should be replaced."

Long Lei's first reaction was: "What did you say?"

Li Congjia didn't speak any more, just smiled and said nothing, picked up the teacup and slowly sipped the tea.

Long Lei's breathing became a little short of breath: "You...are you serious? Father...this...how can you do it?"

Li Congjia put down his teacup and said, "Isn't Wan Lixiang's cook often in the palace? Is there anything he can't do?"

Long Lei's eyes lit up, and he began to think about the feasibility of the matter. His heartbeat gradually increased. This thought was really exciting. It is not so easy to make a decision about killing a father.

Li Congjia patted him on the shoulder and said, "Think about it slowly. I said that I will never break my promise if I let you ascend to the position of Dragon King. Now is the time. The cooks who can enter the palace are all carefully selected by me." The one chosen is absolutely reliable, so think about it carefully.”

Long Lei answered absent-mindedly, picked up the teacup and took a sip, but he didn't realize that there was no water in the teacup at all. At this moment, his heart was in a mess. The Dragon King has been a mountain for a long time, and he never thought that one day he would It can overturn this mountain.

Li Congjia left there when he saw this. His last sentence just now seemed to be nonsense, but he pointed out that without his order, those cooks would not obey Long Lei's order, so Long Lei would never want to get rid of him and go it alone.

When Li Congjia saw Long Lei, he didn't hide it from Li Jing. At this moment, he already knew what happened, and he was really scared.

He had abandoned his son, and more than once, so he was worried that he would be abandoned by his son, but he didn't ask Li Congjia immediately. After thinking about it, he felt that Li Congjia would not do such a rebellious thing.

He didn't look for Li Congjia, Li Congjia was not in a hurry, and met Long Lei again.

At this time, Long Lei looked very excited, and Li Congjia knew his choice when he saw him like this.

Long Lei asked in a deep voice, "Tell me about your conditions."

Li Congjia said kindly: "Reject Zhou Guo."

Long Lei struggled a little: "If you refuse, what should Zhou Guo do if he sends troops?"

Li Congjia sneered: "Zhou Guo will definitely not call, and you don't look at who else is between Suzhou and the Central Plains."

Long Lei's eyes lit up: "Ganzhou Uighur!"

"That's right, if Zhou Guo wanted to beat you, he had to fight the Ganzhou Uighurs first, and the Ganzhou Uighurs would never help Zhou Guo beat you."

If it really helps, then Suzhou will belong to Zhou State, and the Central Plains will still belong to Zhou State. Ganzhou Uighurs will be directly surrounded by Zhou State. road.

What's more, in addition to Ganzhou Uighur, there is another Zhao Kuangyin. Zhou Guo should have no time to deal with Zhao Kuangyin now, otherwise he would have beaten him long ago. Why wait until now?

Li Congjia was also a little bit embarrassed. The rich family background of the Southern Tang Dynasty for so many years was actually not as good as that of Zhao Kuangyin, who had not been self-reliant for a long time.

Long Lei breathed a sigh of relief, and asked again: "Is there any other request?"

Li Congjia glanced at him silently, how is it possible?He agreed, and it was impossible for those old foxes to agree.

Li Congjia took out a contract, handed it to Long Lei and said, "Let's have a look."

After Long Lei read it, he thought about it and agreed: "No problem."

Li Congjia's contract was not too much, he just negotiated the trade matters, and Long Lei also thought very well, once the trade was established, Anning City would not be able to live alone, it would really be a part of Suzhou.

Seeing that he agreed happily, Li Congjia also had a smile on his face. After the two signed the contract in duplicate, Long Lei had a happy expression on his face when he left, and Li Congjia also talked and laughed when he sent him off, very harmonious.

However, in the eyes of those who care about such a scene, it becomes very infuriating.

Li Jing is such a caring person, his first reaction was that Li Congjia wanted to betray him, otherwise why would he be so close to Long Lei?And talking and laughing?

Li Jing was filled with anger and panic, and said bitterly: "Nizi!"

Empress Zhong sat beside him expressionlessly and ignored him. If it was Empress Zhong's subconscious reaction to help Li Jing at the beginning, then she has now figured it out clearly. It is obvious that her son is more reliable than her husband. Why would she want to help Li Jing? Husband offends two capable sons?

Ten thousand steps back, if Li Jing is really dead, it will be beneficial to her. After all, no one will trouble Li Congjia, and she is Li Congjia's biological mother. Li Congjia can't do anything to her, and even treat her very well.

Thinking of this, Empress Zhong also became very displeased with Li Jing.

Li Jing didn't notice it, and after cursing angrily for a while, she felt a little sad again, no matter how much she scolded, it was useless.

Li Jing suddenly fell silent, turned his head and said to the people around him: "Go and call Liu Lang, I have something to say to him." After a pause, he added: "The ministers of the cabinet and the six ministers, please come here too. .”

As a result, Li Jing's place was filled with many people at once. He looked at the people standing below, but few of them agreed with him. How are you discussing?"

No matter what, on the surface he is still the master here!

Li Congjia & Li Hongji: Do you still remember this?

Everyone was also speechless, how could Li Jing not be able to see the reality clearly after being ill?

Li Jing looked around and said slowly: "I was a little confused that day, and I couldn't talk or do anything, but the crown prince is still needed."

As the chief assistant, Zhou Zong could only stand up and ask, "What do you mean?"

Li Jing said with a blank expression: "Liu Lang has both ability and political integrity, and he is worthy of the position of prince."

Li Congjia was slightly surprised, but after thinking about it, he realized that Li Jing was making a deal with him, using his position as prince to make a deal with him.

This was the last bargaining chip in Li Jing's hands. Without Li Jing's consent, the courtiers could only support the emperor, and it was impossible to support the crown prince.

And his real bargaining chip now is not to decide who is the prince, but to use the seal for the prince's canonization ceremony!

Li Jing held those seals firmly in his hands. He didn't know that Li Congjia had the real seals of the Tang Dynasty in his hands. He only felt that Li Congjia would not be a serious prince if he hadn't personally canonized and stamped them.

However, the crown prince did not say today, but will do it tomorrow. He has to choose an auspicious day, and he has to prepare for a long time. Generally, he will not choose a day that is very close.

Li Congjia was a little dumbfounded, he didn't have any idea about the crown prince right now, even if the crown prince was established, it would be celebrated behind closed doors in the inner city, and he couldn't say anything about it, otherwise something would happen.

It's just that since Li Jing said it, he continued to use it to reassure Li Jing, so he immediately came out to thank him without refusing.

Seeing Li Congjia's acceptance, Li Jing breathed a sigh of relief. He wanted to ask him how to deal with Suzhou, but he didn't dare to ask. In the end, he just sent everyone away, as if nothing happened.

Li Congjia is really speechless about his ostrich attributes, but now Li Jing should see the reality clearly. Once the crown prince is established, basically there is nothing wrong with him, but Li Congjia has no intention of ill-treating him. As long as they can eat, drink and play, send them all they can, Li Jing will start all kinds of romance again.

Although it has not yet been registered, Zhou Zong and the others call Li Congjia no longer the city lord, but His Highness. After all, the status has been confirmed, and they have settled down in their hearts-before they were always worried that there would be a change in the Xuanwu Gate.

However, what they didn't know was that Li Hongji was even more relaxed than they were, so he finally didn't have to worry about losing his life. At this moment, news came from Suzhou that the Dragon King had passed away and the crown prince had succeeded to the throne. Things went according to the established goal In progress, everyone's hearts were put back in their stomachs.

While everyone was busy preparing for the canonization ceremony, Shi Xueting finally rushed back with his people day and night.

Li Congjia pretended to be a public servant and said that he, as the prince, should go to greet the general who was away from battle.

Everyone didn't know that he had selfish intentions, but they didn't object. After all, there were such examples in the past, which represented the emperor's favor and preferential treatment for generals. However, the emperor couldn't go in person, so he had to send the prince to go. The prince has gone.

Shi Xueting's contribution is of course great, even if it was placed in the Southern Tang Dynasty back then, it would be very powerful to lay down such a large territory.

The ministers of the cabinet did not mention Li Hongji's credit, and Li Hongji didn't want them to mention it. He doesn't want credit now, he just wants to stay on the sidelines honestly, and when Li Congjia's position is stabilized, he can come out without worrying about Li Jing's convulsions. The prince will be abolished and replaced by the prince.

When Li Congjia saw Shi Xueting, his heart ached. Although the long-term battle did not damage Shi Xueting's beauty, it is true that Shi Xueting lost a whole circle of weight.

After the meritorious banquet, Li Congjia confidently asked Shi Xueting to stay, the reason was to discuss important matters.

It's just that after everyone dispersed, the important thing became: "How did you lose so much weight?"

Shi Xueting didn't see any evil spirit on his body, and smiled gently: "It's just that it's firm."

Li Congjia had a look of disbelief, and then he saw Shi Xueting took off his shirt on the spot, showing off his strong chest and abdominal muscles, to prove that he was right.

Li Congjia was caught off guard by him, and immediately blushed for nothing, even his ears were red.

Li Congjia maintained his composure, stretched out his hand and squeezed Shi Xueting's arm and chest. Although he really wanted to, he still didn't dare to stretch his wolf claws to his waist and abdomen. He just looked at it twice regretfully, and then said: "Well, it's quite strong. Yes, but you still have to make up for it.”

Shi Xueting looked at Li Congjia with a smile, and didn't seem to feel that there was anything wrong. His pampering made Li Congjia more courageous, so Li Congjia mustered up his courage and said, "Go take a bath."

Shi Xueting naturally agreed, and then...the two of them ran to take a bath together, with a towel wrapped around them of course.

Li Congjia attributed the reason for his blushing to the fact that the hot spring was too hot, Shi Xueting wisely did not dwell on this matter, but started talking about other things instead.

Li Congjia rebelled against the calm personality he maintained in front of the courtiers, and began to show off to Shi Xueting that he had dealt with Li Jing and indirectly killed the Dragon King.

Because there were too many things, they didn't finish talking when they came out of the bath, but as soon as they came out, Liu Yi hurried over and said: "Your Highness, urgent military report!"

Li Congjia: Rub!Just now I was showing off to my master that I am safe in the court, now come to slap me in the face!

The author has something to say: Regarding Cong Jia’s inability to deal heavy blows to Li Jing, reputation is actually very important, and the most important thing is not to make people feel bad. If dad is ruthless, it will definitely put everyone in danger, so we can only take it slowly~