Tang Dynasty Never Night

At the moment when he learned of Li Hong's death, Li Xian had only one thought: This is unscientific!

But human life and death are not controlled by science. No one dares to make fun of the prince's safety. As long as the prince is alive, both Yaozanglang and Fengyu will try their best to treat them. Unless the dead can't die again, they will come to report the funeral like this .

Li Xian froze in place for a while, followed Li Zhi and Empress Wu to the East Palace in a daze.

The East Palace is now full of sorrow and misery, even if everyone is suppressing their crying, there are so many people and the battle is big enough.

As a brother, Li Xian is qualified to see Li Hong for the last time. When he arrived at Li Hong's bedroom, there was no one else in it except the Crown Princess, her maid and Li Hong's regular servants. The rest of them were kneeling outside and crying. Woolen cloth.

Li Xian went in with his parents, and then saw that the usually dignified and noble princess was crying into tears.

"Father, Mother, Goro... Goro, he..." The princess fainted before she could finish her sentence, and Yao Zanglang rushed over for diagnosis and treatment, but she was overly sad.

Li Xian stood there with a calm expression on his face, but he seemed to be out of touch here. His reaction was different from everyone else in the room, so he seemed more and more unique.

Li Zhi and Empress Wu sent the black-haired man to the white-haired man, and the sorrow on their faces could not be concealed. Li Zhi seemed to have aged more than ten years all of a sudden, sitting there trembling, crying all over the place.

Li Xian seemed to have just seen Li Hong lying on the bed, and felt a little fresh for a while. Most of his impressions of Li Hong were exquisite and gentle clothes, and it was the first time he was lying on the bed with only his underwear on. see for the first time.

Li Xian walked over and stood there looking at Li Hong, Li Zhi and Empress Wu's attention was attracted by him, the expression on Li Xian's face was too calm, not at all like him.

Empress Wu was still a little dissatisfied just now. She knew the grievances between Li Hong and Li Xian, and she also knew Li Xian's previous actions. She would not blame Li Xian for dealing with Li Hong. What she was dissatisfied with was... this damn child, you can't pretend ?

In the end, Li Xian bent down and stretched out his hand to touch Li Hong's face, then turned his head to look at Li Zhi and said seriously: "Father, Your Highness is still warm, let Ming guests come and see."

Li Zhi was even more sad when he heard this. Empress Wu was taken aback by Li Xian, and quickly reached out to touch Qi's son's face and said, "Qilang, don't do this to Qilang, your brother... has already gone, don't go too far sad."

sad?Li Xian thought about it, he was not sad, he was afraid that the crown prince would not be neat enough, what should he do if he came back to life?

But before he could say anything, Li De came with his younger siblings. As soon as he entered the door, Li De rushed over and cried, "Brother, brother, why did you go?"

Compared with Li Xian's performance, it seemed that Li De performed better, but Li Zhi and Empress Wu seemed to pay more attention to Li Xian's situation.

And Li Xian... took care of his younger siblings, the two children were born well, and they didn't experience any bloody storms, no matter how lively the court was, they couldn't disturb them.

Li Hong's death was too sudden, the two of them had no preparations, and when they came over and saw that their parents and brothers were crying, they also cried.

Li Xian's crying is more restrained when he is older, he knows a little more, Li Lingyue... feels like she was crying because she was frightened, she may always hear the news of someone passing away, but she doesn't care much about death. deep understanding.

Li Xian squatted next to Li Lingyue and coaxed him patiently until Li Lingyue asked, "Brother Seven, what's the matter with Brother Prince?"

Li Xian was stunned for a moment before replying: "Your prince's elder brother... he went to his ancestors to fulfill his filial piety for his parents."

He didn't know how to explain it to Li Lingyue. He didn't know where to get this explanation. Anyway, it was used to fool children.

Li Lingyue was a little downcast: "Then...you won't be able to see him again?"

That's right, I won't see you in the future...Li Xian's tears finally fell when he thought so. He didn't know why he was crying. According to the relationship between him and the crown prince, it would be fine if he didn't applaud the prince's death. Why would he still cry?

Li Zhi and Empress Wu went back, and the East Palace became busy because of the funeral ceremony, and Li Xian was going back too - he hadn't changed his clothes yet.

When Li Xian went back to the palace, he sent someone to bring soothing soup. Li Xian was taking a bath and changing clothes at this time. The people around Empress Zhi and Wu knew Zheng Qi's identity to some extent. After seeing Zheng Qi, they said: "The Emperor and Empress have a decree. Please take care of His Royal Highness Shou Wang Fu these two days."

Zheng Qi felt that the calming soup was a bit strange, so he couldn't help asking: "Is there something wrong with King Shou?"

When he came over, Li Xian had already gone to take a shower, so he didn't see anyone and naturally he didn't notice anything.

The attendant had been by the empress's side all the time, and couldn't help but talk about Li Xian's situation before saying: "The empress is worried that His Royal Highness Shou Wang will be so sad and stupid, so don't let him go for the next two days. Over there in the East Palace, alas."

After Zheng Qi heard this, he quickly agreed, but he didn't believe it in his heart. The Crown Prince and Li Xian were sworn enemies. The kind who wanted each other's life, how could Li Xian be sad because of Li Hong's death?However, even the Emperor and Empress had concealed it from him, it is true that this kid's skill is growing.

Zheng Qi also took the Anshen Decoction and did not intend to give it to Li Xian. There are many medicinal materials in it, although it has the effect of calming the nerves, it is always bad to drink too much.

It's just that when Zheng Qi sat there and drank two pots of tea and Li Xian didn't come out, he felt a little strange, so he went directly to the bathroom, but when he opened the door and went in, he saw Li Xian still soaking in it.

"Are you going to turn yourself into a monkey?"

After hearing this, Li Xian turned his head and saw Zheng Qi. He hurriedly got up to wipe himself and put on his clothes. The underwear is all messed up.

Zheng Qi ate tofu in a fair and aboveboard manner, but the one who was eaten tofu was a soul wanderer and basically didn't respond. In this case, Zheng Qi could not continue, so he had to quickly help people put on their clothes and lead them away. bedroom.

When Li Xian came back to his senses, he found that Zheng Qi was pushing him on the bed, and he couldn't help but feel a little dazed: "Why?"

Zheng Qi raised his eyebrows: "Have you recovered?"

Li Xian sighed suddenly, and Zheng Qi was so relieved by his sigh, he couldn't help stretching out his hand and rubbed the half-dry black hair and asked: "Just now the emperor and empress sent someone to deliver soothing soup, I I didn't care about it at first, you are... so what?"

Of course Li Xian knew what Zheng Qi wanted to ask, so he thought for a while and said, "It's... nothing, it's just too sudden, he... I..."

Li Xian originally thought that there would be conflicts between him and the crown prince one day that would become unmanageable, and then he would fight with the crown prince, and then try to kill him before he got angry, but now he just made a move, and even what? The crown prince died without any arrangement, which is really very frustrating... How should I put it, it feels very unreal, and I always want to ask: Is it fake?

Zheng Qi was not as sentimental as he was, but just said: "This is the best."

Yes, this is the best way. If you really want to overthrow the prince, how many people will be involved in the turmoil in the court. Even though Zheng Qi knows that no one is completely innocent in political struggles, he has to bear the consequences when he makes a choice, but He also breathed a sigh of relief. Even if he really moved, he couldn't guarantee whether the people under him would be able to retreat. He has just developed a little now, and it would be best if he could be stable.

Li Xian rubbed his face and said, "Let them find out the clothes, they have to go there tomorrow."

"The Emperor and Empress said, don't go there these two days, so as not to collide."

Li Xian hesitated for a moment. He really didn't want to attend Li Hong's funeral, but it seemed inappropriate not to go, right?In addition to being brothers, he and Li Hong are also monarchs and ministers.

Zheng Qi told him not to think too much, just take care of his body with peace of mind.Li Xian felt...he is so strong now, what kind of body does he have?

As a result, on the same day, it was rumored that the longevity king Li Xian was so sad and stupid because of the death of the prince.

Li Xian: ...

Li Xian was forced to be stupid again, but it's impossible for him not to show up all the time, it's just that he didn't show up two days ago.

During this period, Li Zhi was so sad that he insisted on giving the crown prince the title of filial emperor, and then buried him as the emperor. During this period, many people objected, but seeing Li Zhi's sad appearance, he couldn't bear it. Empress Wu was on Li Zhi's side. This woman was not easy to mess with. Li Zhi and Empress Wu clearly explained what it means for a husband and wife to work together to cut money.

Before, Zheng Qi was really unwilling to be named Emperor of Filial Piety after Li Hong's death, but now thinking about it, he is relieved again. Li Hong's early death saved a lot of trouble for them, not to mention the fact that they have nothing to worry about. What does a dead man care about?

In the end, Li Zhi, Empress Wu, and the officials each took a step back. It is possible to pursue the title, but it cannot be called a mausoleum in terms of name, and the scale must be reduced.

The matter is settled like this, the emperor will be buried on the seventh day, and the funeral will be on the seventh month. The reason why everyone took a step back is because... Li Zhi's mausoleum has been repaired a long time ago, but Li Hong's death was too sudden Well, seven months is not enough to build a complete imperial mausoleum, but it is still possible if the regulations are reduced.

Li Hong is dead, although there is nothing to see on the surface, it is still an undercurrent. The original prince and his family feel that the end of the world is coming, right? Once the prince is gone, it is no different from the sky falling up.

The most important thing is that now blind people can see who the crown prince is. The officials of the Eastern Palace department had a good time with this subordinate when the crown prince was still alive. Now this superior... …Ami tofu, everyone has already started thinking about resigning from office.

Two months after Li Hong's death, someone in the court stood up and wrote a letter suggesting the establishment of a crown prince.Of course, what this person said is also well-founded, mainly because Li Zhi's body is not suitable for long-term administration, so he needs a capable person to assist him. Li Hong did a good job before, but that was because Li Zhi Germany helped me, and I still need such a person now.

The one who stood up was not from any party, but a pure minister. The reason for his letter was simple. He was afraid that the death of the prince would make Empress Wu take the opportunity to take the position. Everyone knew that when Li Zhi was in poor health, he wanted to let Empress Wu take the opportunity. ruling.

Li Zhi agreed directly and asked the relevant departments to prepare.The East Palace also started to be renovated—because when Li Hong passed away, he was in the Qiyun Hall of the Hebi Palace, so the East Palace in the East Capital was not affected much. After the decoration was completed, after the crown prince canonization ceremony, Li De could checked in.

It's just that Li De's name was changed back to Li Xian before the canonization ceremony. Li Xian was helpless with Li Zhi and Empress Wu's habit of wanting to change their children's names when they had nothing to do.

Li Xian's canonization ceremony is more tiring than Li Hong's funeral - by Li Xian.

After these two months of tossing, Li Xian felt that his whole body had lost a lot of weight, and then Li Zhi had to rest and recuperate because of being too sad. This time, Li Xian went to supervise the country justifiably, well, even if there was no edict from Li Zhi Li Xian supervised the country and no one could find fault.

Li Xian just breathed a sigh of relief, then turned around and Li Xian gave him a thunder: Brother, come and supervise the country with brother.

Li Xian: You go!

Li Xian began to reason with Li Xian: "My father is not in good health now, and my mother still has to take care of my father. I used to help my brother supervise the country, and now you have to help me."

Li Xian had dark circles under his eyes: "Brother, please let me go, just let me rest for a while."

Li Xian resolutely refused to let him go: "No, these two days there are many officials who want to resign due to old illnesses. I also lack some people here. I'm already busy, so don't play your temper."

Damn, it's your fault to use your brother as an animal.

As for the so-called retirement and lack of people, everyone knows that they feel that after Li Xian came to power, they have no good fruit to eat, so they get out quickly before they are cleaned up. After Xian Huan came over to start the liquidation, one of them should not run away. How many officials these days dare to guarantee their innocence?

Strictly speaking, when it comes to eloquence, Li Xian probably can't speak for Li Xian, especially Li Xian can't wait to say something when he opens his mouth. So I was able to step on the censor's platform entirely because...it was a form of reply instead of a debate on the spot, and Li Xian's level was obviously much better than some censors.

Li Xian said that he could only cry and go to his parents for comment, but he also knew that Li Zhi and Empress Wu would probably be on Li Xian's side if this matter was mentioned, so he cunningly used the previous excuse .

"Father, I've been researching new firearms for the past two days, didn't I tell you before?"

Li Zhi was very interested after hearing this: "Oh? Did you find anything out of your research?"

Li Xian sighed deeply: "No, this one is going to have an audition, I don't think it's useless any more."

Li Zhi thought for a while and decisively kicked his son to the Ministry of Industry, letting him continue to shine for the motherland's military equipment.

Li Xian looked at Li Xian sadly, and Li Xian rolled his eyes back.

Seeing the interaction between the two brothers, Li Zhi smiled rarely, and said by the way: "Have you chosen the mansion of Balang?"

This is Li Xian who is asking, Li Lun's age is almost the time to leave the palace and start a mansion.Li Xian had prepared for a long time to explain where and what kind of garden the palace was like.

Li Zhi was satisfied with what he heard, and Li Xian sat and observed. He always felt that although Li Zhi was very sad and could not manage politics after Li Hong passed away, from a spiritual point of view, he was still good. Li Xian always felt that Li Hong Li Zhi's death didn't seem to be as sad as he showed, but it was just a feeling.

When he went back, Li Xian talked to Zheng Qi, and Zheng Qi raised his eyebrows and said, "Do you really think that the emperor doesn't mind what the crown prince does?"

Li Xian turned his mind for several times before remembering the reason why Li Zhi was ill before, and he stopped talking immediately. If he was replaced by Li Zhi, his son would want to die by himself, that would be unbearable!But why do you still have to chase it down?

"Because the first prince has no descendants." Zheng Qi sighed.If he pursues the title of emperor, he can still eat some incense, otherwise, if there is no child to adopt to him, he can only eat some leftovers from other people's food.

Li Xian stopped talking immediately, his thinking was a bit different from the mainstream thinking of this era, um.

But then, Li Xian felt that something was wrong. Li Hong died suddenly, and the official statement was that he died suddenly.

But many people don't believe it. They think that everyone knows that Li Hong's health is not good, but it's not enough to die, so they all guess that someone else did it, so who is it?After guessing around, there were people who guessed Li Xian, but this is unlikely. The East Palace will definitely guard against Li Xian, it is not so easy for him to attack outside the palace.

Then it can only come from the palace. Reminiscent of the several conflicts between Empress Wu and the prince, rumors began to say that it was Empress Wu.

There was no need for a disobedient son to stay, so she replaced an obedient son.

After Li Xian found out, some of the history in his impression overlapped, but even later generations only guessed that Li Hong was killed by Empress Wu, and no one had any evidence.

But now that Li Xian is in the game, he understands that Empress Wu's pressure comes from Li Zhi. Even if she kills Li Hong, Li Xian is still there, so it is Li Zhi who Empress Wu has to fight against.

What's more, compared with Li Xian, Li Hong is obviously easier to deal with. It is true that Li Hong does not listen to Empress Wu, but it is also true that he is not in good health, so he has to decentralize power from time to time, but Li Xian is in good health. If he carried it with Empress Wu...it would be a disaster.

Li Xian was a little confused, so he complained to Zheng Qi, and finally said: "It is also possible that Li Hong died suddenly because of his poor health. Why do you have to find someone behind the scenes?"

Zheng Qi lowered his eyes and said, "Perhaps there is really a mastermind behind his death, but it's not just the Queen of Heaven."

Li Xian was shocked immediately, turned his head to look at Zheng Qi, swallowed his saliva and asked, "It's not... that's what I thought, right?"

Zheng Qi looked up at him steadily, Li Xian gasped.

In the palace, if the main messenger is not Empress Wu, then there is only one possibility, and it is Li Zhi.To be honest, combined with the affairs of Li Hong's motherland, it seems that Li Zhi's doing so is not surprising. Li Zhi is the father and the emperor, and no emperor can tolerate his son trying to kill himself to be in power.

But... what Li Zhi showed was not the same thing at all, it was... too scary.

"Why? Daddy, isn't it easy for Daddy to deal with him?"

"You're wrong, the emperor didn't do anything, he just talked to the prince, and the prince has been in dire straits recently, and was frightened by the emperor... This is the truth of his sudden death."

Li Xian immediately breathed a sigh of relief, and said that he didn't want to know what Li Zhi said to Li Hong at all. He should just be his technician honestly.

However, it is not easy to be a technician. Li Xian has already asked the Forge Iron Bureau to forge the cannon barrel. The overall structure of the firecracker is similar to the firecrackers of later generations. There needs to be a fire door, which is the place to put the lead wire. After looking at the style, I tried to make the shape of the firecracker look similar to the weapons of later generations, but the wrought iron technology of this era is really not good enough. Li Xian originally thought that his design had tried his best to accommodate the science and technology of this era, but he did not expect It is still difficult to implement.

One is mold opening and the other is that the finished product is unqualified. After all, even if the style is the same, it will not work if it cannot be used. Those finished products look similar in appearance, but when they are tested, they explode into pieces.

Fortunately, this thing is small, and there is less gunpowder in it. In addition, Li Xian was worried about killing people, so he thought of a way to keep everyone away. Anyway, it was just a test of endurance rather than test accuracy. take it.

But it still didn't work in the end. Li Xian wanted to make steel, but he didn't quite remember the ratio of iron to carbon. In the end, he was so anxious that he got angry, and there was a circle of blisters on his mouth. Even Li Zhi and Empress Wu They all advised him not to worry.

Li Xian also knew that he shouldn't be in a hurry, but...not in a hurry.

Lou Shide sent a military report from the front. Although our army has a tradition of reporting good news but not bad news, this time it is obviously impossible to report good news.

As soon as Tang Jun and Da Shiguo fought, they were caught off guard, because the gunpowder used by the opponent was very strange, like gunpowder but not gunpowder, because there was no explosion, it just caught fire, but the fire was so miraculous that it could even float on water without extinguishing it!

After Li Xian knew it, he immediately remembered a name—Ocean Fire.

Damn, this is the fire lit by oil.Li Xian scratched the wall in an instant. The resources he wanted were used against him before they arrived.

At this time, Zheng Qi suddenly said: "Why do you have to use iron for the firecracker? Can't you use copper?"

Huh?