Chu Suiliang, who was silent on the sidelines, couldn't help but sigh inwardly as he watched the monarch and his ministers tacitly decide the fate of Linghu Defen in just a few words.

It is said that Linghu Defen can make his own choice, but the man is the swordsman and I am the flesh and blood. How can Linghu Defen have any choice? He can only "acknowledge his mistakes and correct them", but there must be conditions for "abandoning the darkness and embracing the light".

What are the conditions?

Li Chengqian and Cui Dunli didn't say anything, but Chu Suiliang knew that Linghu Deshen must be the last pusher to dismantle the Guanlong clan. Linghu Deshen wanted to survive and preserve the inheritance of the Linghu family. In addition to cooperation,

There is no other way.

Li Chengqian looked at Chu Suiliang with a smile, his eyes were warm, and he nodded and said: "Henan County Duke has done a good job in this matter. After returning to his hometown, he will live a good life and take care of himself. By doing some learning, he can also benefit the hometown, train the underachievers, and contribute to the empire."

Cultivate more talents. When you have nothing to do, you might as well go back to Chang'an for fun, come to the palace to see me, and tell me about the mist and rain in the south of the Yangtze River, the land of plenty... If I hadn't sat on this throne, I really wanted to travel these thousands of miles.

It is a pleasure to walk around, take a look at the rivers and mountains, and feel the customs and customs of these nine states in China."

This is not hypocritical. As the eldest son of Emperor Taizong, he naturally sits in the position of prince. In fact, he has lost the choice. If he advances, he will live, if he retreats, he will die. He can only keep his position as prince with all his life, otherwise not only

It is difficult for him to die well, and it is difficult for his wife and children in the East Palace to survive.

If he had a choice, he really wanted to be a kid from a rich family, and run a liquor store with swords and swords. Wouldn't that be a happy and carefree life?

It is far better than being trapped in this splendid Tai Chi Palace, sleeping at midnight and getting up at five o'clock, reviewing those endless memorials...

Chu Suiliang couldn't figure out what Li Chengqian was thinking, but he felt Li Chengqian's kindness and implicit reminder that after he returned to Qiantang, he should stay in peace and cooperate with the court's policies. Then the court would definitely use Qiantang Chu's children in the future.

Being able to get such a promise that was not a promise, the capture of Linghu Defen was a great reward. He immediately solemnly stated: "The Chu family of Qiantang will always be a citizen of the Tang Dynasty, loyal to your majesty and loyal to the empire. Any policy of the imperial court will be resolutely implemented."

Implement it, but if necessary, we will do our best!”

You don’t need to say too much, just get to the point.

What is the point? Naturally, the imperial court is about to launch a survey of the world's land. During the implementation of this matter, it will definitely be rejected and obstructed by various clans and clans, either openly or covertly. If the Chu family of Qiantang firmly cooperates, it will naturally be affirmed by His Majesty.

As for whether this would offend the entire Jiangnan gentry... Chu Suiliang didn't care at all. With the navy stationed in Huating Town to intimidate the entire Jiangnan and the coast, the Qiantang Chu family had the strongest backer. Why should the Jiangnan gentry be afraid?

What's more, the Jiangnan gentry are not monolithic. Maybe the Xiao family of Lanling, who was the main supporter of King Jin's army, suddenly became the one who supported His Majesty the most...

Li Chengqian nodded happily: "If everyone in the world can be as loyal to the king and conscientious as the prince, why worry about the family not prospering and the world not prospering? If the home is a hometown, the village cannot be used; if the village is a country, the country cannot be used.

"The country is the world, and the world cannot do anything. The prosperity of a family and a surname should be entrusted to the peace of the world. If the world is not peaceful, how can the family be safe? The family, the country, and the world are the principles of the world, and we should encourage you together."

Chu Suiliang was so frightened that he bowed his head to the ground: "Your Majesty taught me a lesson that I dare not or forget. I will use this lesson to educate my descendants and pass it on to future generations."

"Okay, let's retreat and rest in the palace for the night. We will leave the palace tomorrow morning. Let's start back home as soon as possible before the river freezes over."

"Here."

After Chu Suiliang bowed and saluted, he left, and was led by Wang De, the chief chamberlain, to stay in the palace not far from Wude Hall.

Although he was exhausted from running around for half a night, Chu Suiliang was tossing and turning on his bed, unable to fall asleep. He got up, put on his clothes and stood in front of the window, looking at the brilliant lights in the palace, with complicated thoughts.

The Chu family of Qiantang had been working hard for generations to enter the empire center, but it came to an abrupt end with him. He had to completely return to Qiantang. He was thinking about how he should face his ancestors' spiritual throne after returning to his hometown to worship his ancestors in the ancestral hall.

However, tonight's risk of capturing Linghu Defen has also changed His Majesty's perception of him. At least when someone slanders and criticizes him in the future, His Majesty may be lenient and not deliberately target him.

Of course, the most important thing is how to deal with the navy after returning to his hometown. While Fang Xuanling is still in Huating Town, he should probably go and pay a visit.

Thinking that Xiao Yu will also return to Jiangnan. With the marriage relationship between the Xiao family and the Fang family, as long as he bows his head, he will get the full support of the Navy and can still lead Jiangnan. So, should he follow the example of the Lanling Xiao family and give away a legitimate daughter?

How about being a concubine to Fang Jun?

*****

Fang Jun returned from the palace to the military camp outside Xuanwu Gate and found out that Chu Suiliang had come to ask for help and that Wang Fangyi had led his troops to help. He then received the news that Wang Fangyi had captured Linghu Defen alive and sent him to the city. He was quite speechless. He happened to be there.

Time has diverged.

However, the fall of Guanlong is a foregone conclusion. Linghu Defen can't survive alone, and he may not be of much value. Capturing more of him is still a symbolic meaning. For Chu Suiliang, Wang Fangyi and others, it is a credit, but for

Fang Jun himself is irrelevant.

The generals and scribes in the commander's tent have gradually dispersed. The military affairs accumulated for a day have been almost disposed of, but piles of documents have piled up. Tomorrow morning, these will be distributed to all parts of the army, according to the established regulations.

Carry out reorganization.

After washing up, and just taking off his clothes and lying on the bed, a soldier knocked on the door. Fang Jun stood up helplessly and called him in. The soldier said: "Commander, Yu Wenshiji is not eating or drinking, and is clamoring to see you.

"

Since Yu Wenshiji was captured in the Battle of Xianyang Bridge, Cheng Yaojin was unwilling to keep this hot potato by his side and sent people to Chang'an early. However, there was chaos inside and outside Chang'an at that time, so he could only be temporarily detained in Chang'an.

In the Youtun Guards camp.

Thinking about the friendship he had in the past, Yu Wenshiji would probably end up with a happy ending today, so Fang Jun had no choice but to put on his clothes again, follow the soldiers out of the house, and go to the house where Yu Wenshiji was imprisoned.

…

It was said that they were being imprisoned, but after all, Yu Wenshiji had a noble status and would not be treated harshly. The house where he was imprisoned was the former residence of the captain, and it was kept very clean. The soldiers in front of the door were fully armed and heavily guarded, lest anyone come to rob people.

…

Seeing Fang Jun coming, the soldiers knelt down on one knee and saluted, and then opened the door. Fang Jun waved his hand to stop the others from following, and entered the room alone with his hands behind his back.

There were lamps and candles burning in the room, and cold dishes were placed on the table by the window. Yu Wenshiji was lying on his back on the bed. When he heard the movement at the door, he turned his head and looked over. When he saw Fang Jun, he stood up and started moving.

The shackles on his hands and feet made a clanging sound.

Pulling a stool and sitting next to the table, Fang Jun looked at Yu Wenshi and his extremely haggard face, as thin as a body that could be blown away by a gust of wind. Fang Jun sighed and said, "Now that the matter has come to this, why does Duke Ying have to go on a hunger strike?"

What about threatening each other? Victory or defeat is a common thing for military strategists. Since you support the King of Jin in raising an army, and plan how much benefit you will get after the event is completed, you should also think about how to face the consequences of failure. If you can't bear the failure, why did you do it in the first place?

"

He could understand Yuwenshi's reason for taking such a desperate risk.

The two sides have different positions. If you are on the side of Yu Wenshi and see that the Guanlong clan has collapsed or even fallen into the dust because of Changsun Wuji, how can you remain indifferent? Instead of waiting for His Majesty to secure the throne and attack the Guanlong clan, you should

It is better to take risks and fight hard, risk death and survive.

Because as long as Li Chengqian secures the throne, he will never tolerate forces that can threaten the imperial power in Guanzhong...

But you can't be arrogant and powerful after a victory, and act like a rogue after a defeat, right?

If you are really determined to die, there are many ways to do it, and hunger strike is the most unreliable one...

Yu Wenshiji sat on the edge of the bed, looking at Fang Jun with complicated eyes in front of him, who was dressed in regular clothes but had an air of dignity, and moved his hands and feet like a dragon or a tiger. After a while, he asked: "How does your Majesty plan to deal with the Guanlong clan?"

Fang Jun shook his head and said calmly: "Why does your Majesty need to deal with it? In this rebellion, the Guanlong clan tried their best, without any reservation. Since they were defeated, their energy and blood were naturally cut off, and there was no way to recover. The foundation accumulated over hundreds of years collapsed.

, countless people swarmed up, tearing at the corpse of Guan Longmen, sucking the blood, gnawing at the flesh and bones, and anyone could get a piece of the pie."

The change of power has always been the most cruel. There is no humane reason at all. Official positions, wealth, land, houses... everything belonging to the Guanlong clan will be robbed. Your Majesty only needs to watch silently from the side, which is enough to determine the fate.

The fate of the Guanlong Clan that will never be restored.

Yu Wenshiji was stunned for a long time, his expression was dejected, and regret was gnawing at his heart like a poisonous snake. If he hadn't determined to surpass Changsun Wuji and become the "Master of ZTE" in the Guanlong clan, he would not hesitate to take extraordinary risks to support the King of Jin to usurp the throne.

How could it push Guanlong Gate to fall into the abyss and be in a state of eternal destruction?

After a long while, Yuwen Shiji came back to his senses, exhaled a long breath, and said in a hoarse voice: "Your Majesty... you are indeed kind."

Fang Jun nodded: "Who says otherwise? Your Majesty's character is a bit cowardly. This character is easy to go to extremes. Once things go wrong and you are even on the verge of despair, you will often collapse quickly and do crazy things. But if

Things go smoothly and victory is certain, but he will show his kindness to the greatest extent, even to those who want to put him to death."

In short, Li Chengqian was under constant pressure, which led to abnormal psychology and extremely poor endurance. Once he was on the verge of despair, he did not want to fight back and turn defeat into victory, but to break the pot and go to extremes.

The shortcoming of this kind of person is that he is not ruthless enough to himself and his enemies. For example, at the moment, Li Chengqian only silently watched the foundation of the Guanlong clan being broken bit by bit, but never revealed his feelings for Guanlong.

The severe punishment for the Longmen Clan's rebellion means that everyone must keep some leeway while sharing the flesh and blood of the Guanlongmen Clan, because no one knows whether His Majesty will change his mind when he sees the Guanlongmen Clan completely wiped out.

.

Therefore, a glimmer of hope was left for the Guanlong clan. The foundation accumulated over hundreds of years would definitely not be preserved, but the Guanlong disciples were able to survive because of this.
Chapter completed!