Datang: Only by resisting the will can one become stronger

On the afternoon of this day, even though he was in a bad mood, Li Qiu was still invited to go to Feng Li's mansion.

Because this is the first time they have met since Wang Qi was promoted to prime minister.

Before, one was to avoid suspicion, and the other was that Wang Jue was too busy.

It's so easy for everyone to get together today, and Li Qiu is naturally not good not to come.

When Li Qiu finally arrived, he unexpectedly saw a living person.

The right leading general, Xue Wanche.

After the mutual salute, Feng Li introduced Li Qiu with a smile.

Speaking of Xue Wanche, he was also the old department of Prince Yin, and he was also friends with Feng Li, Wei Zheng, Wang Qi, and Wei Ting.

After that incident, Feng Li and the four of them were rescued by Li Qiu.

And Xue Wanche led people to escape into Zhongnan Mountain.

Later, the Holy Lord was merciful and recruited him again as an official.

Subsequently, as the banquet progressed, Li Qiu and Xue Wanche gradually became acquainted.

At this time, Xue Wanche took a sip of wine and said to Wang Qi and Feng Li:

"Alas, if you want to say that we, the old department of the hidden prince, are not looked at by these courtiers at all.

"As for me, I tried my best to remove this label from my body, and then reintegrate into the ministers.

"But it's good that you guys have formed a group, and they are about to become a small faction, for fear that others will not know that you are the old department of Prince Yin, and you once had a grudge against Your Majesty, right?"

"Now, I have gone to the command of His Royal Highness King Wei. "

This King of Wei is smart and studious, a corporal of Lixian, and there are many courtiers who have been wooed by him.

"His Royal Highness King Wei and his ministers are also very good to me.

"A few days ago, when Xiao Yu was chatting with me, he revealed that King Wei wanted to make friends and win over you.

"I will take this opportunity to talk to you about the trust and loyalty of others.

"If you continue like this, it will not be a long-term solution, and sooner or later you will be harmed by these courtiers and scholars, and there will be no scum left."

"Especially Li Qiu, Xiao Yu has already said that if you can defect to the command of King Wei, then the matter of Furong Garden, King Wei will not have any problem with you.

"You, you may be new to the court, and there are many things that you haven't experienced deeply.

"Don't look at your military exploits at the moment, you are also very favored, but you have no foundation or background, the more you fight with Wang Qi and Wei Zheng, the more dangerous your situation will be.

After hearing his words, Feng Li chuckled meaninglessly.

"Now, I'm tired of these bullshit battles between sides and princes.

"Anyway, I'm a general, and it's not bad to continue to be a miscellaneous general at a leisurely pace.

"It's Wang Qi, Wei Zheng, and Li Qiu, you inevitably meet with that group of people every day, and it's not bad to find a force to be your backer. "

At least you can protect yourself, right?" At

this time, Wei Zheng and Wang Qi glanced at each other, and then looked at Li Qiu with a smile at the same time.

"Li Qiu, what do you think of this matter?"

Due to his bad mood recently, Li Qiu didn't say too tactfully after drinking, and replied calmly directly:

"My identity is only a simple one, I am the general of this Tang Dynasty, and I am the courtier of the current saint.

"If you are good, you will help the world, and if you are poor, you will be good alone."

"Your Majesty uses me, and I should do my best.

"Your Majesty doesn't need me, I'll go back and open my little restaurant."

"Those so-called warriors and factions are like bullshit in my eyes. "

I don't believe it, I'm an upright person with a clear conscience, can they still take my life

?" "As for Furong Garden?" "

That's already mine, even if I die, I won't be able to reach the hands of his King Wei!"

Listening to Li Qiu's words, arrogant, indifferent to fame and fortune, and his tone was full of lofty and disdainful words, Xue Wanche's face was slightly unpleasant.

Wei Zheng and Wang Qi looked overjoyed, slapping the table while laughing and drinking.

"Haha, Li Qiu's words are very much in my heart

!" "Come, be happy, drink, drink!"

After they touched a bowl of wine, Wei Zheng said with a smile: "I, Wei Zheng, was valued by the hidden prince before, but later I returned to the current saint.

"Although this move is for the entire Tang Dynasty, for the sake of loyalty and righteousness.

"But in the heart of His Majesty, there has always been such a mustard, lingering.

Therefore, Wei Zheng spent the rest of his life only as a direct minister of the Tang Dynasty, only speaking for the people in the world, and only speaking out for the just thing. "

I won't be a vassal of any of Your Highnesses anymore.

"And when I have completed the mission of this great loyalty and great sage, I will personally go to the nine springs to atone for my sins.

At this time, Wang Qi also smiled and said: "What Li Qiu said is also very much in line with my heart.

"Now Your Majesty has reused me regardless of his past suspicions. "

And entrusted me with the important responsibility of the prime minister, how dare I, Wang Qi, not bow down and die to repay Your Majesty's kindness?"

"So, I think it's good right now.

"As for whether I will be persecuted by them in the future?"

"Heh, as long as I, Wang Qi, have a clear conscience, what am I afraid of?!" "

Besides, I am old now, and at best, I will not be active in this court for a few years.

"I don't bother to get involved in the so-called princely disputes.

"I'm old and tired.

Seeing that Li Qiu, Wei Zheng, and Wang Qi all said this, Wei Ting had no choice but to smile.

"I'm afraid it's my position to be humble and light.

"Even if it comes to King Wei's side, it is also not valued.

"It's better to leave it like that, it's good to be with everyone."

Seeing that the topic became more and more stiff the more he talked, Feng Li hurriedly smiled and changed the topic.

"Wan Che, now you have defected to the King of Wei.

"I don't know what your brother, what does Xue Wanjun mean?"

"Back then, your brother followed King Qin, and you followed Prince Yin, and the brothers almost met each other.

"We can't afford to repeat the same mistakes this time.

Xue Wanche shook his head, "My eldest brother is just like you, and he is only dedicated to serving His Majesty.

"And he has been fighting abroad for many years, and the number of times he has returned to Chang'an is limited, and he has no chance to think about it. Saying

that, Xue Wanche sighed and said slowly: "I'll tell you something, you must not spread it."

Seeing what he said solemnly, everyone, including Li Qiu, held their breath and focused their eyes on him.

Xue Wanche then said: "My brother is currently on the front line, under the city of Shuofang.

"This time, along with the military situation, he also brought me a letter home.

"The situation in Shuofang City at this time is very unoptimistic..."