Chapter 487 Calculating Gold
Eastern Palace, Wenhua Palace.
"Chong'er said: 'Preserve the order of the king and father and enjoy his life's fortune, so he will get someone. If someone is in charge, it will be a great crime. I will run away.' Then he ran to Di..."
Li Anren was dressed in a serious manner and sat upright in the west and told Li Jue and Li Xiang the story of Duke Wen of Jin in "Zuo Zhuan".
This passage says that Duke Xian of Jin ordered people to capture Prince Chong'er, and Chong'er's subordinates would fight against Duke Xian of Jin. Chong'er told his subordinates: "I have this Lu County based on the orders of the king and father, and therefore I can attract people to be loyal to me. If I have someone, I will fight against the king and father. There is no greater sin than this, so I'd better run away."
When Li Anren talked about this, he was about to make a comment, but when he saw the sluggish Li Jue and Li Xiang wandering around in the sky, he suddenly lost interest.
Li Anren is the grandson of the famous prince teacher Li Gang. Because Li Gang's reputation is particularly famous, Li Anren was also named the left son of the Eastern Palace by Li Shimin, mainly responsible for teaching Li Jue.
Li Gang was once the teacher of Prince Yang Yong of Sui and the teacher of Prince Li Jiancheng of Tang. Later, he went to the East Palace to teach Li Chengqian. Because the two dynasties and three crown princes he taught in history were not good, he was called the prince killer.
Li Anren has a family background and outstanding character. In history, he was the teacher of Li Zhong, the first prince of Emperor Gaozong of Tang Dynasty, and took great care of Li Zhong.
Li Zhong was later killed by Emperor Gaozong of Tang and Wu Zetian on false charges, and Li Anren fell from then on.
When Li Chengqian heard that Li Shimin arranged for Li Anren to teach Li Jue, he just smiled and did not object. Because he knew that Li Anren was not only knowledgeable but also had a good character, he had nothing to worry about when he taught Li Jue.
The most important thing is that Li Gang is also an important figure in the Guanlong Group. Li Anren became Li Jue's elder, and people from Li Gang will naturally fully support the East Palace.
Li Anren was not like Li Chengqian's teachers who wanted to make a difference in politics. He praised Li Chengqian for his reputation all day long. He really treated Li Jue as his junior to teach him.
Since last year, Li Jue has been sick and unable to complete the courses stipulated by Li Anren, and Li Anren is in a semi-closed state. Of course, he still goes to work in the East Palace every day, usually coming in to see Li Jue's condition, and then going to Zuochunfang or Chongxian Pavilion to study.
Li Anren received a decree from Li Shimin the day before yesterday, ordering him to teach Li Xiang and Li Zhong, the son of King Jin, to whom he had an objection.
In his opinion, Li Jue was in poor health, so it would be appropriate to find a royal grandson to be spared Li Xiang. What's the matter with stuffing Li Zhong in?
When he saw that Li Jue's physical condition had not improved, he even more doubted Li Shimin's intentions.
Of course, his speculation would not be told to Brother Li Xiang. First, it was suspected of provoking Li Shimin's relationship with the Eastern Palace, and second, it would be useless to say this now, so it could only make Brother Li Xiang think randomly.
Although Li Anren didn't say it, he already had a premonition of the possible new round of struggle between Li Chengqian and Li Shimin. So he told the Li Xiang brothers the story of Duke Wen of Jin, and wanted to use this to persuade Li Xiang and Li Jue.
Just as Li Anren was about to ask questions, he saw Lao Ghost walking in with a pale face.
Lee Anren said unhappyly: "Eunuch Bai, I am giving a lecture."
The old ghost glanced at Li Anren and said sadly: "Son Li, you might as well stop first!"
When Li Anren heard this, he felt that the old ghost had offended him. He glared at him and was about to lose his temper when he saw Li Xiang jump up and ran to the old ghost and asked:
"But what news does the father have? Show it to me."
The old ghost nodded heavily and took out a stack of paper from his sleeve.
Li Xiang took the paper from the old ghost and looked it over.
Li Anren said with a stern face: "Your Highness, Your Highness, the letter from the Crown Prince will be read after class. Let's continue to talk about "Zuo Zhuan" now."
"Son Li, the crown prince has his own destiny. The crown prince and the crown prince will set off for Luoyang within three days." The old ghost said.
"Your Majesty's just decree-"
Lee Anren said that he would stop talking because he thought of something very terrible.
Li Xiang kept looking down at the letter, but occasionally looked up at the thin Li Jue. After hearing Li Anren mentioning Li Shimin's decree, he was furious and suddenly threw a few pieces of paper in front of Li Anren and said, "Li Shuzi should look at this first before talking!"
Li Anren was stunned at first, then furious, but he did not scold Li Xiang immediately.
He snorted angrily and picked up the paper that Li Xiang threw for him, which meant to settle the score with you after I read it.
Li Anren looked down and looked at Li Jue in horror. Seeing that Li Jue was still in a state of sluggishness, he felt as if he had not seen them, so he couldn't help but believe it a little.
He quickly looked down at the letter. Finally, after reading the letter, Li Anren turned his head and stared at the old ghost and asked, "Eunuch Bai, is this true?"
The old ghost nodded silently.
"How can Your Majesty be like this?" Lee Anren said in pain.
My grandfather's assassination of his grandson is a matter of destroying his views now. Li Anren, who was deeply influenced by Confucianism, could not accept it at all.
"I'm afraid your majesty is poisoned even more deeply." The old ghost said with a gentle word to block Li Anren's mouth.
Li Anren thought for a while and immediately said murderously: "Why doesn't the prince bring back the army to the court and kill all the demons?"
"The father must destroy Goguryeo first before he can return to the court." Li Xiang had already read Li Chengqian's letter and looked up to explain to Li Anren.
"Then you go to Luoyang as soon as possible. I will cover it in the East Palace for a few days." After saying that, Li Anren turned around and left Wenhua Palace.
Since Li Chengqian had clear orders, Li Xiang ignored Li Shimin's imperial edict and took Li Jue out of the East Palace from Xuande Gate that day.
Wang Fangyi and three thousand elite soldiers were waiting for them on Longshouyuan. When they met the old ghost, they took out Li Chengqian's order, and Wang Fangyi protected the Li Xiang brothers and went to Luoyang.
Li Anren stayed in the East Palace to cooperate with the old ghost, making everyone think that the Li Xiang brothers were still in the East Palace.
It was not until a few days later that Li Zhi led the six-year-old Li Zhong to the Chongxian Pavilion in the East Palace to enroll, and found that the Li Xiang brothers had been away for several days.
When Li Zhi received this news, he immediately showed excitement in his eyes. He didn't even care about his son and turned around and left. He wanted to go to Li Shimin to complain.
Li Zhi was excited when he thought about it. Li Xiang and Li Jue dared to resist the order and go to Luoyang privately. Li Shimin must be furious and might have deposed Li Jue's position as the crown prince in anger.
Then Li Chengqian will inevitably go to war with Li Shimin. Once Li Chengqian starts war, he will fail. Isn’t this king the world then?
Li Zhi rode his horse and became happier the more he thought about it. Looking at Chengtian Gate, who was looking away from afar, Li Zhi whipped the horse and stepped on the horse and ran forward with pain.
Li Zhi felt that he had already flew up while riding on the horse, and couldn't help laughing, which attracted the attention of officials and guards along the way.
"throat!"
Just when Li Zhi was very excited, he saw Changsun Wuji standing in front of Chengtian Gate and looking at him.
Li Zhi ran closer and saw Changsun Wuji looking at him expressionlessly, and was obviously dissatisfied with his complacentness.
Li Zhi was able to return to Chang'an again this time. Changsun Wuji was also his elder. Li Zhi was very grateful and afraid of him.
When Li Zhi was unhappy when he saw Changsun Wuji, he jumped off the BMW in panic, accompanied Changsun Wuji to laugh, and made a tentative statement and asked, "Is uncle going to enter the palace?"
Changsun Wuji thought to himself that it was useless, but at the same time he felt that what was useful might not be a good thing. Li Chengqian and Li Tai were both here with great enthusiasm, but who did not take him seriously?
Although Li Zhi in front of him is useless, if he can ascend the throne, it will be of great use to him.
His heart was constantly moving, but he didn't show any of it. Changsun Wuji still looked at Li Zhi with an expressionless face.
Until Li Zhi lowered his head and admitted his mistake: "I just heard in the Eastern Palace that Li Jue resisted the order. He was so happy to go to Luoyang, and so happy for a moment."
Changsun Wuji heard this and said lightly: "Your Majesty is messing around at home, what can you do to them if your Majesty gets angry?"
When Li Zhi heard this, he saw that there was no one nearby, and said directly: "A few days ago, His Majesty robbed Li Xiang of his title, which scared the Eastern Palace party."
Seeing Li Zhi like this, Changsun Wuji looked down on him more and more, and directly taught a lesson: "What do you know! The cornerstone of the East Palace Party is Li Chengqian. This time, the Taoist priest from Jin Biao Sect touched Li Chengqian, which caused the East Palace Party to fight back with all its might."
After hearing this, Li Zhi quickly surrendered and said, "I'm thinking too much. It seems that if I want to overthrow Li Chengqian, I still have a long way to go. I need my uncle to plan."
Changsun Wuji felt proud and said to Li Zhi: "Li Chengqian had a long time ago, and he had already revealed his strength."
"oh?"
Li Zhi immediately became interested and looked at Changsun Wuji excitedly, wanting him to say it out quickly and make himself happy.
Seeing this, Changsun Wuji said, "I originally wanted to see Your Majesty to report this matter, but since there is Li Xiang's order to leave the capital, you go to your Majesty first and tell him that I will see Your Majesty tomorrow."
He said that, he turned around and left.
Li Zhi looked at Changsun Wuji who was walking towards the imperial city and was very angry and cursed: "The old man is provoking trouble all day long, why are you so arrogant? You will feel good when I ascend the throne."
Li Zhi was angry but did not dare to delay the official business. He turned around and hurried into the palace to find Li Shimin.
When Li Zhi came to Xianchi Hall, he saw Li Shimin and Daojian, Daoyi, and three Taoist priests talking about the construction of Chongtian Temple. Li Zhi walked over slowly.
When Li Shimin saw him, he ignored him and continued to listen to Taoist Jian's words.
"..., without regard to the cost, Chongtian Temple should be completed in September this year, and after another 3927 months, he will seek the elixir of immortality for His Majesty."
Li Shimin laughed and said, "The three heavenly masters are so worried. I will definitely treat you badly for me to get the medicine for immortality."
After hearing this, the three of them bowed to Li Shimin and said, "Thank you so much for your kindness."
After saying that, Daojian frowned again and said, "It's just that the nine-story Yingxiantai needs to be made of pure gold. It takes about 90,000 kilograms of gold, and it's hard to get it out for a while."
Li Shimin frowned and said, "It's going to waste so much gold!"
Daoyi explained: "Your Majesty misunderstood. Ninety thousand pounds of gold have built Yingxiantai. When the immortals send His Majesty the medicine to the immortals, Yingxiantai will be useless. It should be remelted into gold and returned to the treasury."
Li Shimin nodded as he heard this, thinking that this was acceptable.
Seeing that Li Shimin had already acted intentionally, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty's gold is stopped by the immortals, and then re-refined and will become a blessing gold. Anyone who uses the blessing gold will receive blessings."
"Oh! There are such good things?"
Daojian also said after hearing this: "If such a blessing gold is placed in the treasury, the entire Tang Dynasty can obtain blessings from heaven, harvest good harvests, and peace and prosperity in the country."
Speaking of this, he changed his mind and said with infinite regret: "I just went there to find so much gold in one go? I'm afraid it will take several years to build this Yingxiantai."
Li Shimin couldn't help laughing when he heard this: "The three heavenly masters don't have to worry. If you are in the other court, it will be difficult to get all the ninety thousand kilograms of gold, but it is nothing in the Tang Dynasty.
I will write you an order, just go find Huichang Jinhao to ask for it."
Chapter completed!