Chapter 68 The Transformation of Xuanwu Sect [-] "Now I won't hide some things from you, so that you don't have to worry about it all day long. Do you think I'm going to lead you in rebellion?" Ji Song glanced at them angrily.
"Hey, how is that possible? We are just curious! Just curious!" Ji Lu and Liu Laoer were so embarrassed that they could only giggle in embarrassment, but they also breathed a sigh of relief.
Although the Tang Dynasty was not yet prosperous at this time and was not very good to the people, it was still much better than the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty.
They are the leaders of this family army and know how terrifying this team is.
If they were just a well-trained and strong army before entering the mountains.
So, now after they have gone through this period of killing, it is not an exaggeration to call them the best in the world.
However, now the head of the family is finally telling them the reason.
This made them curious as to what happened that made the head of the family so afraid that he did not hesitate to train such a powerful soldier.
You must know that in their eyes, Ji Song is omnipotent. In just a few years, Ji Song has developed the Ji family to such a situation. If the head of the family fully matures, the prince will simply be able to take advantage of it.
This is the common thought in their hearts.
"At this time, outside the mountain and above the court, the Crown Prince and the King of Qin are fighting to the death for power. But I, because of some things, have already found myself in the middle of the situation."
Seeing everyone's puzzled looks, Ji Song had to smile bitterly, and then said: "But for the sake of my family, I can't help anyone, so I can only stay on the outside as much as possible.
However, there is no such good thing in the world. If you gain too much, you will definitely lose something.
But for the sake of my family, I can only escape. Do you think I, Ji Song, am a coward? "
"Who? Whoever dares to call you a coward, I, Liu Lao'er, will twist off his head and use it as a ball to kick." Liu Lao'er said with an evil voice.
This is the sequelae caused by the killings during this period. There is no other way but to slowly heal it over time.
"The second brother is right. Master, you are doing it for your family and for us. In our opinion, you are the biggest hero in the world." Ji Song's thoughts, at this time, they did not understand.
This is because the head of the family does not dare to bet with the lives of his family and clan members!
Some people are willing to abandon their wives and parents for the sake of glory and wealth, but the head of the family is unwilling to take risks with his family, not even the slightest risk.
In this way, the head of the family is the Song Geer they have watched grow up.
He was still as kind as before. They looked at Ji Song, whose brows were furrowed, looked at each other, and suddenly knelt down on one knee.
Everyone on the periphery saw the two commanders acting like this. Although they didn't know why, they still made the same move.
Ji Song was startled when he saw everyone's actions and said hurriedly: "What are you doing? Get up quickly!"
"Brother Song, you don't have to be like this! This is also the last time we call you Brother Song." After saying this, Ji Lu and Liu Laoer said solemnly.
"From today on, we swear to be loyal to our master to the death, and our descendants will be endless! If we violate this oath, the gods will abandon us!" After saying that, they took out the dagger Ji Song had tailor-made for them and slashed their palms.
Someone brought a bunch of porcelain bowls and a large jar of opening the mud seal, everyone took turns to drop a drop of their own blood into the wine jar. Then they looked at Ji Song and said in unison: "Please take it in, Master!"
Got it, Ji Song understood why they did this.
This is a unique ceremony in the feudal period, where the family head and his retainers sign a contract.
He knew that if he refused, they would regard it as a great shame and humiliation, so Ji Song could not refuse.
Without hesitation, Ji Song also pulled out the dagger, cut his palm, and dropped a drop of blood into the wine jar.
After filling the porcelain bowls used, Ji Song drank with everyone.
After drinking this bowl of blood wine, they will live and die together from now on, and they will also live and die with the Ji family.
"We have met the head of the family!" Under the leadership of Ji Ming and others, everyone knelt down and said.
"Everyone, please get up!"
Ji Song helped everyone up and said solemnly: "Since everyone recognizes me, Ji Song, as the head of the family, there are some things that must be explained clearly in advance to avoid being accused of not teaching me and being executed in the future!"
"Patriarch, please show me!"
"First, the Ji family will never collude with foreigners and ignore the justice of the country!"
"Let me remember!"
"Two, no matter when and where, never strive for hegemony in the world!"
When everyone heard this, they were a little hesitant.
"What? Is it difficult? You don't even think about it, there is no undefeated dynasty in this world. Every time a dynasty ends, the ones who suffer the most are the previous royal families. The royal family seems to have unlimited glory, but it is also the most dangerous. This answer Are you satisfied?"
"We swear that we will never participate in the struggle for hegemony in the world from now on!"
"Third, don't oppress good people" "Keep this in mind!"
"Okay, these are the three points. I hope you will keep them in mind in the future." After Ji Song finished speaking, he helped everyone up one by one.
Now that things have developed to this point, Ji Song can only choose to accept it.
However, supervision is still required in the future and cannot be coerced by retainers. There are many such things in history books. Not to mention Li Yuan's army, those retainers played a big role in it.
Everyone knew what the head of the family was thinking, so they were not in a hurry. They went hunting when they had nothing to do, and then divided into teams to chase each other and practice military tactics. Those who were injured had already been sent out of the mountains for treatment and recuperation.
Time has entered June, and the battle between Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng has also reached a fierce stage. The two sides have almost reached a life-or-death situation, and the methods used are endless.
In June, on the first day of the lunar month, Taibai Star appears at noon in the south of the sky during the day.
After Qin King Li Shimin had a rift with Prince Li Jiancheng and Qi King Li Yuanji, he believed that Luoyang's terrain was superior and convenient, and he was worried about sudden changes, so he planned to leave Beijing to defend the place.
Therefore, Wen Daya, Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, was ordered to guard Luoyang, and Zhang Liang, a general of the Qin Dynasty's chariot and cavalry general from Xingyang, led more than 1000 people including his confidant Wang Bao to Luoyang, secretly made friends with outstanding people in Shandong, and waited for the situation to change. A large amount of gold, silver and cloth were at their disposal.
Li Yuanji reported Zhang Liang's evil intentions, and Zhang Liang was handed over to the judge for investigation and verification.
Zhang Liang didn't say a word, so the court released him and asked him to return to Luoyang.
What happened next made Ji Song feel the power of historical inertia.
Soon, Li Jiancheng called Li Shimin at night, drank with him, and poisoned him with poisonous wine soaked in poison.
Li Shimin suddenly suffered from heart pain and vomited several liters of blood. King Li Shentong of Huai'an helped him return to the West Palace.
Li Yuan came to the West Palace, inquired about Li Shimin's condition, and ordered Li Jiancheng to say: "The King of Qin has never been good at drinking. From now on, you can no longer drink with him at night."
Li Yuan therefore said to Li Shimin: "You are the first to propose a strategy to fight against the Sui Dynasty and to eliminate the enemies in the country. This is all due to you. I planned to make you my successor, but you firmly refused.
Moreover, Jiancheng is the oldest and has been the heir for a long time. I cannot bear to take away his power.
I think you brothers seem to be incompatible. If you live together in the capital, there will definitely be disputes. I should send you back to Xingtai and let you stay in Luoyang. The vast area east of Shaanxi Province will be under your control.
I also want you to set up the banner of the emperor, just like the precedent set by King Xiao of Han and Liang Dynasties. "
Li Shimin cried and declined on the grounds that he did not want to stay away from Gaozu's Gaozu said: "The whole world is one family. The distance between Dongdu and Xidu is very close. As long as I miss you, I can leave there. You don't have to worry or feel sad."
When Li Shimin was about to leave, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji discussed together: "If the King of Qin comes to Luoyang and owns the land and army, he will no longer be able to control it.
It is better to leave him in Chang'an, then he will be just a single man, and it will be easy to capture him. "
So they secretly asked several people to write a sealed memorial to the emperor, claiming: "People around King Qin were all happy after hearing the news that King Qin was going to Luoyang. Looking at Li Shimin's intentions, I am afraid he will not come back again."
They also instigated Gaozu's favored officials to persuade Gaozu with the pros and cons of King Qin's stay. Gaozu then changed his mind, and King Qin's trip to Luoyang was shelved halfway.
Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji and the concubines in the harem continued to frame Li Shimin to Emperor Gaozu day and night. Li Yuan believed it to be true and prepared to punish Li Shimin.
Chen Shuda remonstrated: "The King of Qin has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty and cannot be deposed.
Moreover, he has a strong temperament. If he is humiliated and criticized, he may not be able to withstand the sadness and anger in his heart. Once he contracts an unpredictable disease, will it be too late for His Majesty to regret it? "
Therefore, Li Yuan did not punish Li Shimin.
Li Yuanji secretly requested that the King of Qin Li Shimin be killed. Li Yuan said: "He has made contributions to pacifying the world, but the fact of his crime is not obvious. What excuse can he use?"
Li Yuanji said: "When the King of Qin had just conquered Luoyang, the eastern capital, he waited to see the situation and refused to return. He distributed money and cloth in order to establish personal kindness and violated His Majesty's orders. What is it if it is not rebellion? You should just kill him quickly, why worry about finding an excuse! "Li Yuan did not answer him.
When the officials of the King of Qin heard this, everyone was worried, frightened, at a loss, and extremely anxious.
Fang Xuanling even went to Changsun Wuji and said: "Now the hatred has been caused. Once disaster occurs, not only will the Qin Palace be out of control, but the survival of the country will actually be in question.
It is better to persuade the King of Qin to take the action of Zhou Ping to adjudicate Uncle Guan and Uncle Cai in order to stabilize the royal family and the Life and Death, the situation is critical, today! "
Changsun Wuji actually had this idea for a long time. Now that Fang Xuanling brought it up, it can be seen that everyone had the same idea, so he went to convey Fang Xuanling's words to Li Shimin.
In Prince Qin's Mansion, Li Shimin sat high on both sides were Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Cheng Yaojin, Yuchi Gong and others.
At this time, the atmosphere in the main hall was extremely depressing. Finally, Fang Xuanling stepped forward and said: "The king's merits are enough to cover the world, and he should inherit the emperor's great achievements. Now the king is worried and fearful, and it is God who is helping the king. I hope the king will not I’m confused.”
"Please give the order to King Qin!" everyone said in unison.
Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, a member of the Qin royal family, and others jointly persuaded Li Shimin to kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.
Starting from this chapter, the next few chapters are transitional chapters, introducing more historical background and drawing on the records in "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" in many places, which are infinitely close to historical facts.
Let me say it again, after the Xuanwu Gate Incident, this volume ends, and the book will enter a fast pace, and history will be changed. Li Jiancheng was faked to death by Li Shimin. Sometimes Qiao Mu thinks, if Li Jiancheng did not die, but was just imprisoned, the Tang Dynasty Will every subsequent succession to the throne be gentler?
(End of this chapter)