bayedsolid Chapter 556 Accurate
Chapter 556 Accurate
Cheng Yaojin stood quietly in front of the gate of Tiance Mansion, his body slightly hunched by the years, but his eyes were extremely firm, closely following Li Ji's back as he walked away.
His eyes were filled with attachment and reluctance, and he wanted to imprint the image of this old brother deeply in the depths of his eyes.
When they were young, when they met by chance in the streets of Chang'an, they would just nod to each other hurriedly, exchange a few simple greetings, and then go about their own business.
At that time, they were in their prime, exuding an aura of bravery and fearlessness. They were busy fighting on the battlefield and making achievements all day long. They always felt that there was still a lot of time and there would be countless opportunities to get together in the future.
But as the wheel of time rolls forward relentlessly, they are now in their twilight years. The years have carved deep wrinkles on their faces and made their hearts softer and more delicate.
Now, if they meet by chance on the street, they will always rush to find a quiet corner, or a teahouse on the street, or their own courtyard, and sit there for half an hour.
They would enthusiastically chat about family matters, talk about the innocent and interesting stories of their grandchildren, and share the joy of playing with their grandchildren.
They will also ask about each other's physical health with concern and exchange health tips and experiences with each other.
They will also talk in detail about their offspring's studies, feel happy for their progress and worried about their confusion.
They all know very well that at this age, life is like the yellow leaves swaying on the branches in late autumn, which may be blown down by a cold wind at any time.
Every separation may become a farewell forever. The meeting with him yesterday may be the last time we see each other in this life.
Therefore, they cherish every moment they spend together.
At the same time, in the Liangyi Hall, the flickering candlelight illuminated Li Chengqian's somewhat tired face.
He sat upright on the armchair, and at this moment, he was writing down the decision with a focused expression.
From now on, the People's Congress will be held at least once a year. If a major event concerning the fate of the country occurs, the people of the country can be immediately summoned to discuss it together.
Not only in Chang'an, but in every prefecture and county of the Tang Dynasty, a people's hall must be established, so that the people of the world can truly participate in the decision-making of national affairs and have the right to be the masters of their own destiny!"
At this historic People's Representatives Conference, Li Chengqian, in a resolute tone, took the lead in proposing a brand-new concept: "Officials of the Tang Dynasty are all public servants of the people; the Qianwu court's sole purpose of existence is to serve the people!"
These words stirred up a thousand waves in the hearts of the people.
Instantly, the square outside the palace erupted in deafening cheers and applause, and the faces of the people were filled with tears of joy. They knew that from this moment on, they would no longer be oppressed and bullied without reason, and could finally stand up straight and be their own masters.
At this moment, after Li Chengqian finished his business, he held the memorial sent from Xianyang tightly in his hand, frowned, and fell into deep thought.
Every time a report came from Xianyang, Li Chengqian would wait for a while before daring to open it.
He slowly unfolded the first memorial and saw Chu Suiliang's strong and powerful handwriting on it.
"Your Majesty, regarding Li Junxian's matter, it's better to kill the wrong person than to let him go!"
Seeing these words, Li Chengqian's heart couldn't help but surge with waves, and his thoughts involuntarily drifted back to that sad period of history.
Throughout history, Li Junxian, a founding hero of the Tang Dynasty, made great military achievements in the Xuanwu Gate Incident and made great contributions to the establishment and stability of the Tang Dynasty.
However, such a hero was ordered to be executed in Li Shimin's later years because of Chu Suiliang's false accusation of treason.
This incident undoubtedly became a major injustice in the history of the founding of the Tang Dynasty, and it also caused many doubts among later generations about Li Shimin's later years. People often lamented, "Did Old Li become senile in his later years?"
In fact, if you put yourself in his shoes, if anyone were to face the continuous rebellions of his sons in his later years, he would suffer a huge shock and trauma in his heart, and fall into a deep crisis of trust.
Li Shimin was a failed father.
The sons all attempted to rebel and usurp the throne.
Prince Li You of Qi was convicted of treason and was decisively executed by Li Shimin. Li Chengqian and Li Tai also committed the crime of treason, but Li Shimin spared their lives because he took into account the father-son relationship.
In his eyes, there is only the legitimate son.
However, after experiencing this series of blows, coupled with the successive deaths of Li Chengqian and Li Tai, Li Shimin's heart was already broken, and he could no longer easily trust the people around him.
In this desperate situation, he could only place all his hopes on Li Zhi.
Therefore, under the circumstances at the time, anyone would have doubts when facing a figure like Li Junxian. As Chu Suiliang said, "Time is running out, it is better to kill the wrong person than to let him go."
In this way, Li Junxian, a founding hero and a hero of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, was executed for no apparent reason amid rumors and died unjustly.
But now, times have changed dramatically.
Li Chengqian's eyes revealed determination.
The heroes of the Tang Dynasty must never again suffer injustice due to unfounded rumors.
What's more, he knew the true identity of "Heroine Wu" better than anyone else.
Now, the "female ruler Wu" is serving as his envoy to Xijing, and there is no need for Li Junxian to bear such a false accusation.
Li Chengqian took up his pen without hesitation and wrote his own reply at the bottom of the memorial: "This rumor is pure nonsense. My beloved minister is currently recuperating and does not need to worry about state affairs."
“In your free time, you might as well go out for a stroll, watch a play, and spend your old age in peace and contentment.”
After putting down Chu Suiliang's memorial, Li Chengqian picked up another one.
After just a few glances, his hand stopped unconsciously and he fell into a long silence.
This was Li Ji's memorial. In it, Li Ji wrote: "I wish to travel around the borders and see for myself how far the Tang Dynasty's territory has expanded. I also wish to find a young man there with the talent to lead a general, take him in as my apprentice, and carefully train him, so that he can become a pillar of the imperial court, and thus contribute my humble efforts."
There is nothing wrong with these ideas themselves. They can even be said to be sincere and admirable.
However, Li Ji is no longer the young and strong general he used to be. Time is merciless, and his health and energy are no longer as good as before.
Moreover, it is the coldest time of the year, and this time of year is the most difficult time for the elderly.
What he fears most every year is winter, because he has witnessed too many elderly people losing their lives in this cold season.
After a long while, Li Chengqian took a deep breath, slowly picked up the pen, and wrote a strong and powerful word "appropriation" at the bottom of the memorial.