Chapter 62 Do something but don't

"Your Highness, Your Highness the King of Zhou has been waiting to meet outside the palace gate."

In the study of Xiande Hall in the East Palace, Li Hongzheng discussed the matter in a low voice with Yan Liben, Liu Xiangdao and other court officials. Wang Dequan, the deputy director of Xiande Hall, hurried in and came to Li Hong and whispered to report.

"Oh?" When Li Hong heard this, he was stunned at first, and then his eyes turned slightly and laughed suddenly. He waved to Yan, Liu and other confidant ministers and said, "All Aiqing, please sit here for a while. Rong Gu went to meet my seventh brother. Let's talk about it later."

"I will obey Your Highness's order."

Since Li Hong said so, the ministers and workers would not object. They bowed their own promises and saw Li Hong lead a group of small eunuchs out of the study.

"Let's see the prince's brother."

Li Xian walked into the hall of Xiande Hall accompanied by Wang Dequan. In his eyes, he saw Li Honggao sitting in the front seat, which was the pattern of the kings and ministers playing the right. In his heart, he couldn't help muttering, but at this time, Li Xian could not be allowed to say that he could only take a few steps, rush forward, and be respectful. The ground saluted and asked for peace.

"Exit, the seventh brother is looking for a brother in such a hurry, but is there anything important?"

Li Hong calmly accepted Li Xian's salute, and then gently raised his hand and asked with a smile.

What's the matter? That's it. Isn't this a knowing question? What does this boy want to do with such a pose? Li Xian came to the East Palace for many times. He really didn't meet the time when Li Hong was so arrogant. He was somewhat uncomfortable. However, he didn't react to his face. He just muttered a few words in his heart, but the answer was still fluent: "Return to the words of the prince's brother, I have been to the British mansion. Fortunately, he lived up to his mission.

"Oh? Really? What does Mr. Ying have to explain?" Li Hong had already received a wire report about Li Xian's visit to the British Mansion. Although it was not clear how much Li Xian had talked about Li Xun, the result was expected early in the morning. However, Li Hong did not want to break it, but asked with a smile.

Pretrate, you always install it. Small sample, you just feel that you can't pull it gently. You have to overwhelm people with momentum. Let's wait and see! Li Xian is very shrewd. With just a few words, he has seen through Li Hong's intentions and doesn't care about it. No matter what Li Hong does, Li Xian will never get on his boat. This is not a matter of emotion, but a matter of life. There is no choice!

"When I returned to the words of the prince's brother, I relayed my brother's congratulations. The father-in-law only said thanked my father's love, but his body was not good, it was hard to go long, and he said that the old injury had to recuperate. He had to stay in bed and rested. As for the rest, he didn't say much." Li Xian had his own fixed opinion in his heart. He was not moved by Li Hong's pretentiousness. He calmly described the story briefly, but without any personal opinions.

"So that's it. Thank you for your hard work, seventh brother. Well, since it's inconvenient, it must be difficult for my father to force him, and I don't know what the seventh brother has to say about this matter?" Li Hong quietly listened to Li Xian's description. Seeing that Li Xian did not have any comments on the matter, he couldn't help frowning slightly, glanced at Li Xian with deep meaning, and asked in a low tone.

See you? What can be said? As early as on the way to the East Palace, Li Xian has repeatedly deduced the overall situation several times. He is not optimistic about Li Hong's actions to compete with the Empress Dowager of Wu - in Li Xian's view, the wrist of the Queen of Wu is not something that Li Hong can be expected. How can Li Hong act so vaudically this time? It is inevitable that the latter will be hit head-on. Besides, regardless of whether Gao Zong is a mud in the hands of the Empress Dowager Wu, you can basically pinch it. Unless the Queen Wu wants to openly rebel, otherwise, Gao Zong's cowardly nature will not refute the request of Queen Wu. Moreover, from the emperor's horn For example, as a prince, Li Hong's contact with important ministers on such a large scale is really a big taboo. Even if Gao Zong is not a competent emperor, he can't tolerate such behaviors. With the combination of the two, Li Xian can definitely say that Li Hong will definitely lose. How can Li Xian step into it in such a situation?

"I don't have any objection, so that the prince's brother can learn that my brother is now at a critical juncture, and I'm afraid I don't have time to take care of the rest of the things. Please ask the prince's brother Haihan." Since Li Xian has decided not to participate in it, he does not plan to board Li Hong's boat, so he simply shirks it.

"Hmm?" Obviously, Li Hong didn't expect Li Xian to answer like this. He couldn't help but be stunned. He looked at Li Xian suspiciously. Seeing that his face was extremely calm and he couldn't see any flaws, he couldn't help sinking. He opened his mouth to say anything, but he forced himself to bear with it. He looked around and left and waved his hand and said, "Wait's all back."

"No."

Since the prince had given the order, Wang Dequan and other eunuchs and maids who were waiting in the hall did not dare to neglect themselves. They bowed and left with their promises. Only the two little brothers were left in the empty hall.

"Seven brothers, for my brother, I know that you are a smart person. You should know that a chopstick is easy to break and ten chopsticks are hard to break. The ancients said: Brothers are united, and their benefits are broken. Today, there is great things to do. For my brother, I urgently hope that the seven brothers can help me help my brother. If everything is harmonious, I am not a stingy person. The seventh brother should know." After the two brothers were silent for a long time, Li Hong took the lead in breaking the silence and said earnestly. He was moved to see his true temperament.

The reason is so, but it's a pity that things are not as easy as Li Hong said. For Wu Hou and other characters, it is almost impossible to defeat them at once. They can only start bit by bit from the details, accumulate small wins into big wins, and try to become fat people in one breath. The result can only be to die by himself. In Li Xian's view, Li Hong really wants To deal with the Empress Wu, you must not blindly stare at the Empress Wu, but must first cut off her wings, and then slowly figure it. Otherwise, you will be defeated. Of course, it does not mean that you can't start with the Queen Wu at all, but you can only do it occasionally. From last year to now, less than a year, the first imperial prison case is the imperial edict case. Next, there is another request for the case. It's not over. Not to mention beating the grass and shocking the snake, it has almost hurt the Empress Wu. Under such circumstances, how can the Empress Wu not fight back? As for the queen Wu's temper, if she doesn't take action, it must be a landslide and a crack. Obviously, it is impossible for Li Hong to resist the anger of the Empress Wu. Naturally, there is no reason for Li Xian to be a martyr. As the saying goes, a man should act. He should do something and do something. In the situation that he can't support it, it is naturally important to protect himself.

"The prince's brother is serious. I am a dull and stupid person. It's really difficult to be a big responsibility. Today, I haven't finished my skills, and it's useless. The prince's brother's kindness is really ashamed." No matter how affectionate Li Hong said it, Li Xian had already had a fixed idea in his heart. He would not be moved by it and refused without hesitation.

"Seventh brother, you..."

Seeing that Li Xian didn't eat soft and hard, even though Li Hong had a good temperament, he couldn't help but get angry. He suddenly got up and pointed to Li Xian and wanted to scold him. But when the words came to his mouth, he felt that it was inappropriate and had to forcibly take it back. In addition to the words, his face was full of anger.

"Brother Prince, have you ever used tofu?"

Seeing that Li Hong was angry, Li Xian couldn't help but apologize. After all, Li Hong has always taken good care of Li Xian, and the feelings between brothers are still there. Besides, Li Xian didn't want Li Hong to fall too fast, so he pondered a little and suddenly raised a strange question.

"Huh? How do you say this?"

Li Hong was angry. He suddenly heard that Li Xian had come up with such a strange question. He couldn't help but be stunned and asked suspiciously.

"The tofu used by the prince's brother must have been cooked. I should have never seen the newly baked tofu. The hot soy milk only dropped a few drops of brine, and immediately became tofu. The freshly baked tofu is the most tender. Looking at the water, it smells fragrant, but unfortunately you can't taste it. Otherwise, I'm afraid of being scalded. When I was young, I didn't know this reason. I was greedy, but I had suffered a great crime. Every time I think back, I was palpitated. Li Xian said in a teasing way. Although there are many words, there is actually only one truth - you can't eat hot tofu in a hurry!

"Oh? What's the matter? The seventh brother is really careless. That's all. Since the seventh brother is in trouble, he doesn't want to be strong for his brother. Li Hong is not an unreasonable person. He can feel the intention of Li Xian's words, but he doesn't want to act according to what he says. After all, in his opinion, since Li Xun is willing to cooperate, things can be done now. There are not many Li Xian, and there are not many Li Xian. There is really no need to force Li Xian too tightly. If you stay a step, you may have the opportunity to pull Li Xian into your own camp in the future. It is out of this consideration that Li Hong's face softened, smiled and echoed, and then issued an eviction order.

"I'm leaving." It is the best result not to completely tear his face with the prince. Li Xian has no reason to stay any longer. As soon as Li Hong's voice fell, Li Xian saluted respectfully, turned around and withdrew from the hall. He walked all the way out of the East Palace and rushed to his house in a carriage...

"See Your Highness."

In the study of Xiande Hall, a staff member was talking in a low voice. Suddenly, he saw Li Hong coming in with a slightly dark face and hurriedly got up to see each other.

"No, just sit down."

Failing to put Li Xian under his command, Li Hong's mood was really not very good, and his tone was also a trace of tiredness.

"Your Highness, Your Highness the King of Zhou is here..."

Seeing that Li Hong's look was a little wrong, the ministers did not dare to move a little. After looking at each other, Yan Liben came out and asked.

"Well, Li Da Sikong has agreed to resign. As for the seventh brother, it's okay not to mention it. I'd better continue to discuss the business." Li Hong didn't want to mention more about Li Xian, so he said something vaguely and directly cut into the topic. Seeing this, the ministers did not dare to ask for details at will. They could only have their own doubts, and then the previously discussed half of the topics were discussed...