Chapter 10 Rejection

In Huayin County, Fengquan Villa, Li Chengqian and Wang Fangyi met alone in the main hall, while Du He, Zhao Jie and others were left outside.

"Why did the prince and Wang Fangyi talk for so long? What did they say?" Zhao Jie stretched his neck to look towards the main hall and asked Du He.

Compared with Zhao Jie, Du He was much calmer and not as impetuous as Zhao Jie.

"How do I know what the prince and others said when they talked alone? If you want to know, you won't go in and ask." Du He said.

Although Du He was very interested in what Li Chengqian and Wang Fangyi said, he was thinking about something else in his heart.

Du He planned to wait until he returned to Chang'an to ask Li Chengqian alone why he suddenly changed his mind and didn't plan to force the emperor to abdicate.

Didn't everyone agree to start a rebellion together, force His Majesty to abdicate, and establish the Crown Prince to take the throne? Why did they suddenly change their minds when they were about to start?

Du He was not the only one who couldn't figure it out, and even Li Anyan, Hou Junji and others didn't understand. They met privately and wanted to ask Li Chengqian for clarification. Li Anyan

and Hou Junji were not convenient to ask Li Chengqian in person, so they had to let Du He ask for clarification.

After all, it was Du He who insisted that Li Chengqian embark on the great cause of rebellion and forcing the emperor to abdicate.

"Look at what you are talking about. It's not our place as ministers to interfere in the Crown Prince's actions. I'm just curious about what's so good about Wang Fangyi." Zhao Jie said.

"This! You know what, this Wang Fangyi is quite capable. When he was driven out of the house by Princess Tong'an, he was still young and poor."

"Now look at how rich Wang Fangyi is. How can he be poor at all? Look at the guards in this villa. How can ordinary people compare to him?" Du He said. "Prince

!" Zhao Jie was about to say something when Li Chengqian came out. Wang Quan hurried to greet him.

"Prince!" Du He stepped forward to greet him!

"Prince, can Wang Fangyi agree to become an official of the East Palace and serve you?" Zhao Jie asked.

"No! He refused!" Li Chengqian said calmly, with a frown on his face. No one could tell whether he was happy or angry.

Zhao Jie was furious after hearing this. The last time he came to Fengquan Villa, Zhao Jie, under the order of the Crown Prince, tried to persuade Wang Fangyi in every possible way, but he refused. If Wang Fangyi had not been polite and the Crown Prince had ordered him, Zhao Jie would not have been able to hold back

his anger. But this time, the Crown Prince, in order to get him out of retirement, did not hesitate to condescend to come in person to invite him. Wang Fangyi was so ignorant that he did not even consider his own status.

Even Du He had a bad look on his face.

"Your Highness!" Du He shouted.

"Let's go back to the inn and settle down today. We will come again tomorrow. If it fails, we will go back to Chang'an." Li Chengqian said, and left.

"What? Your Highness! You are coming again tomorrow. Wang Fangyi is so ignorant, why do you bother yourself? I will have him arrested and put in jail." Zhao Jie said dissatisfiedly. "

Wang Fangyi is a talent. I love talents. I want to recruit him as my East Palace staff. How can I say that I am asking for trouble?" "

In the past, Liu Bei was able to visit Zhuge Liang three times in his thatched cottage. What's wrong with me visiting Fengquan Fort twice? Am I not as good as Liu Bei in the Three Kingdoms?" "

What's more, Wang Fangyi has never been rude or overstepped his authority from beginning to end. Why did you put him in jail?" Li Chengqian said.

Although Wang Fangyi did not accept Li Chengqian's invitation, he was very polite and did not neglect or even disrespect Li Chengqian, the prince.

Moreover, his mother was old and he had to serve her by her side. He declined Li Chengqian's kindness. He was just fulfilling his filial piety. He could not be thrown into jail for this!

If he really did so, his career as a prince would be over.

Since the Han Dynasty, "ruling the world with filial piety" has been advocated. Filial piety began to enter the political arena until the end of the feudal dynasty.

Ruling the world with filial piety has always been the guiding principle of the imperial society.

If Li Chengqian did not distinguish right from wrong, he would have thrown Wang Fangyi into jail.

The impeachment memorials from the ministers would have drowned him.

Wang Fangyi was a well-known filial son and had a reputation as a filial child since he was a child.

"That's not what I meant. Your Highness is naturally much better than Liu Bei. How can

Wang Fangyi be compared with Zhuge Kongming?" Zhao Jie said. "Zhao Jie, Your Highness is telling the world that Your Highness is thirsty for talents! Even if you can't make Wang Fangyi surrender, you can use this opportunity to recruit more talents for your own use." Du He said.

"Du He knows my heart very well." Li Chengqian said.

After Du He said this, Zhao Jie finally understood that it was just a show. This was the prince's attempt to recruit talents.

The purpose of Li Chengqian's doing this is similar to the story of buying horse bones for a thousand gold.

It would be best if Wang Fangyi could work for him, Li Chengqian. If not, it doesn't matter. As long as the ultimate goal is achieved, that is what Li Chengqian wants to see most.

"Your Highness is wise! Your Highness! Are we really going to come tomorrow?" Zhao Jie said.

"Of course, a real man cannot go back on his word! Since I said I would come, I will not break my promise." Li Chengqian said.

After leaving Fengquan Villa, everyone rode their horses straight to the posthouse.

"Your Highness, the County Magistrate of Huayin County pays homage to the Crown Prince!" As soon as Li Chengqian and his party appeared at the posthouse, they saw an official in green official uniform coming up and saluting Li Chengqian.

"No need to salute!" Li Chengqian turned over and dismounted.

"Why is the County Magistrate in the posthouse?" Du He asked.

This time they came out for a private tour and did not inform the County Magistrate here. How did he know?

"My dear, I received instructions from above that the prince's chariot will come to Huayin County, so I hurried here to serve as the prince's chariot driver." The magistrate of Huayin County said.

Huayin County belongs to Jingji County, and its highest official is the governor of Yongzhou.

The current governor of Yongzhou in the Tang Dynasty is Li Tai, the Prince of Wei. Li Tai was granted the title of governor of Yongzhou by Li Er in the eighth year of Zhenguan.

I think the whereabouts of Li Chengqian should have been reported by Li Tai.

"You don't have to wait here, you should do more things that benefit the country and the people. I like peace and quiet. If there is no important matter, it is better not to disturb me." Li Chengqian rejected the magistrate's courtesy.

"I obey your command!" The county commander saluted and said, "Your Highness! For your safety, I have already asked everyone in the posthouse to leave. I will definitely not disturb Your Highness!"

"I have arranged for people to protect the posthouse. I will not allow anyone to disturb your peace." The county magistrate said with a smile. Now that

the prince was under his jurisdiction, he would of course arrange security to ensure his personal safety.

If the prince had any accident in Huayin, he, the county magistrate of Huayin County, would definitely not be able to escape responsibility. Losing the black gauze hat would be the least of his worries.

Therefore, the county magistrate must be careful about this matter.