Li Heng and Li Jingzhong silently looked at Wang Chong, their eyes brimming with anticipation. Even the distant Huang Qian-er seemed to sense something, her gaze falling on Wang Chong.
"When do you need to enter the palace at the latest?"
"I need to enter tonight. I only have two hours at most, "Li Heng said.
Time was tight.
If not for this, he would not have been in such a rush to urge Wang Chong.
It seems like Big Uncle can't be counted on!
Wang Chong's heart sank at Li Heng's words. When he had first received the news of Li Heng's matter, his first instinct had been to seek help from his big uncle.
His big uncle had accumulated a great deal of experience in this aspect. Although it was very difficult to guarantee that he would be able to understand the imperial heart, his decades of experience meant that he could at least give a clear suggestion.
But The Eagle had sent word that something had suddenly happened in the Imperial Court, delaying his big uncle. He would need at least four to six hours before he could come out.
In other words, he couldn't count on his big uncle at all.
Right now, Wang Chong was truly fighting alone.
It seems like I can only rely on myself.
As Wang Chong thought to himself, his brow creased tighter and tighter.
This matter was very risky. If he did it well and helped Fifth Prince Li Heng escape this calamity, Li Heng would have an enormous amount of trust in him. Coupled with the fact that he had helped Li Heng undergo a blood exchange, he would truly become a member of Li Heng's inner circle.
Although this was a small matter, in the future, even if his entire clan went bankrupt, he still might not be able to enter the heart of the future Son of Heaven of the Tang dynasty and become a member of his circle.
There was only one chance. If he succeeded, he would obtain Li Heng's absolute trust and become an important minister, just like his grandfather.
But at the same time, if he failed, Wang Chong would have to pay an enormous price. All his previous efforts, including his contribution to Li Heng's blood exchange, would be written off. At the same time, Li Heng would begin to doubt his abilities and distance himself from him.
And the worst thing was that because of him, the fate of the Tang dynasty had been greatly deviated.
For example, the Wang Clan was not destroyed, The King of Song was not demoted, the regional commanders system was not fully implemented, and he and Yang Zhao had become sworn brothers …
Everything was completely different from what he remembered. If all of this could undergo such a massive change, who could guarantee that Li Heng, the future Son of Heaven, would not truly be buried?
These were all things that Wang Chong needed to consider.
"How can you catch tiger cubs without entering the tiger's den? Maybe it's time for a change … "
As Wang Chong looked at the expectant and worried Li Heng, a thought suddenly flashed through his mind. The current Li Heng was far from the future Son of Heaven brimming with talent and ambition.
His experiences in the first half of his life and Li Jingzhong's influence on him caused his character to have too many weak elements.
That was why when he encountered this kind of situation, he couldn't make up his mind, and the first thing he thought of was to find him.
But if he was the future Son of Heaven, the future Son of Heaven, he would never be like this.
Rome wasn't built in a day. If Wang Chong wanted to change Li Heng's character, get rid of those weak and indecisive elements and make him valiant, decisive, firm, and decisive, this was the best chance.
"Your Highness, do you trust me?"
Wang Chong suddenly asked.
"Of course!"
Li Heng immediately replied after a momentary daze. Wang Chong had basically given him a new lease on life. If Wang Chong didn't trust him, Li Heng would not have come here to find him.
"Good! Your Highness, once you enter the palace, if His Majesty examines you, do your utmost to perform. You can't hide anything, and you can't cower in the slightest! "
Wang Chong suddenly said. His eyes were bright and his voice firm.
Wang Chong's decisiveness left Li Heng and Li Jingzhong, master and servant, flabbergasted.
"But wouldn't that make me an enemy of everyone? All my other brothers would definitely view me as a thorn in their side, a thorn in their flesh? Moreover, His Majesty would probably think that I'm deliberately hiding something. "
Li Heng said in shock.
"If it's a blessing, it's not a curse, and if it's a curse, it can't be avoided. The fact that Your Highness can cultivate martial arts has already spread, and no matter what Your Highness does, you can't change this fact. Since it's already like this, what use is there for Your Highness to continue hiding? "
Wang Chong calmly said.
"But what about Imperial Father? What will Imperial Father think of me? He will only think that I'm a schemer who's deliberately deceiving him. When the time comes, he'll definitely be furious. Eighth Brother is a lesson to be learned from! "
Li Heng said, somewhat fearful and uneasy.
Eighth Prince Li Long had once been greatly favored by the Holy Emperor. Although he was ranked very low, he was no less favored than the First Prince and Third Prince. But Li Long had colluded with a minister of the court. Later on, when the matter of that minister was exposed and the Eighth Prince was implicated, the Eighth Prince did his utmost to deny any involvement, repeatedly declaring to the Holy Emperor that he had nothing to do with that minister.
Later on, the Holy Emperor was enraged and, because of this, banished him to the Cold Palace and stripped him of his status as a prince. Eighth Prince Li Long was both shocked and afraid, sorrowful and regretful. In the end, he died of depression in the Cold Palace.
This was a matter from ten years ago.
There was no one in the palace who did not know of this matter. All the princes knew that although His Majesty did not care about the conflicts between princes, did not care about the collusion between princes and ministers, he would not tolerate anyone's deceit!
There was no consequence worse than deceiving the sovereign, because that was a capital offense. Once one was branded as deceiving the sovereign, it basically meant the end of one's political career!
"Your Highness, you are wrong. If His Majesty had already determined that you were deceiving him, he would never have summoned you into the palace. He would have long since dealt with you. Summoning you into the palace is proof that His Majesty does not completely trust the Third Prince and still has a sliver of hope in you. Moreover, Your Highness, you still do not understand. Every step in the palace is treacherous, and the War of the Princes is fraught with danger. Right now, the one who can save you is not me, nor is it anyone else, but His Majesty! Only His Majesty is your greatest backer! "
Wang Chong sternly said.
"Imperial Father is my greatest backer?"
Wang Chong's words left Li Heng and Li Jingzhong dumbfounded. It was obvious that this was the first time they had ever heard someone say these words to them.
"Your Highness, do you still not understand? Only by obtaining His Majesty's favor can you obtain true peace. As for everything else, whether you hide in the Kunwu Training Camp or do your best to keep a low profile, you will only be putting your tail in the sand and not a solution. Only His Majesty can truly guarantee your safety. "
Wang Chong sighed.
"In truth, if you make good use of this visit to the palace, not only will it not harm you. On the contrary, it will be an excellent opportunity for you to show off in front of His Majesty and gain his favor. "
Even though Wang Chong didn't have much experience in dealing with political affairs, he didn't think too much of it. However, Wang Chong was someone who had read many history books.
He had a clear understanding of the nature of the War of the Princes that others could not reach.
In the end, the War of the Princes was a struggle between a group of people surrounding a single person. And this person was the Holy Emperor, the Son of Heaven, who reigned supreme in the court.
The life and death of all the princes, their joy, anger, sorrow, and resentment, were all in the hands of that person.
If one could not clearly see this point and was lost in a momentary gain or loss, then the gains would not make up for the losses, and one would truly be lost.
Li Heng and Li Jingzhong had long ago found themselves speechless. It was clear that the two of them had never imagined that Wang Chong would say something like this.
"But if I do this, His Majesty will think that I was deceiving him in the past. Perhaps my schemes are too deep, and my residence is too deep … "
Li Heng uneasily said.
"You're wrong. His Majesty has grand plans. The north reaches the Yin Mountains, the south reaches Jiaozhi, the east reaches Goguryeo, the west reaches the Cong Mountains, and then the Western Regions' Abbasid Caliphate and Charax Spasinu. The powerful and prosperous Tang dynasty was single-handedly established by His Majesty after many years of hard work. What His Majesty reveres is individual courage and strength. If Your Highness continues to cower and cower, then you will truly be running in the opposite direction, seeking fish from a tree. If Your Highness can display your true strength and show your desire to advance … I believe that not only will His Majesty not blame you, he will even view you in a new light! "
Wang Chong sternly said.
His thoughts were becoming clearer and clearer. The current Son of Heaven was a valiant sovereign who revered strength. The appearance of so many Hu Great Generals on the border was the best embodiment of the Son of Heaven's valiance.
As long as one knew the sovereign's heart and did what he liked and appreciated, it was fine. Although the sovereign's heart was hard to fathom, the sovereign's will could be seen.
It was ever-changing, but always the same. It was like how fog obscuring the eyes, but as long as one knew the direction, one would never get lost.
This was Wang Chong's first attempt to intervene in the most dangerous Struggle for Crown Prince of the Central Plains. Wang Chong was well aware that once one took the first step, one could never turn back.
"… Your Highness, just think about His Majesty's path to the throne and you will understand. His Majesty's every step was taken through blood and fire. Without formidable martial strength and firm will, it would be impossible for him to reach this step. If Your Highness continues to cower and yield, do you think that His Majesty's insight will be of any use? "
Wang Chong had been observing Li Heng's reaction this entire time, and he knew that these words alone would not move him, so he added a little more fuel to the fire.
As expected, upon hearing Wang Chong's final words, Li Heng's body trembled, and his expression immediately changed. There was practically no prince who did not know of the history of the Holy Emperor's insignificant days.
The coup d 'état before his ascension to the throne was even more legendary.
As a child, Li Heng had heard of it, so he was naturally very familiar with it. In Li Heng's heart, his imperial father was a god-like existence.
Wang Chong's words had finally had an effect on him.
"Your Highness, you no longer have a path of retreat. Only by moving forward and actively displaying yourself will you have a sliver of hope! This is your only chance. "
Wang Chong said.
"But if this happens, Your Highness will truly become everyone's target! In the palace, Your Highness will have no one to rely on, so you won't be able to resist the other princes. If your performance is too dazzling, the other princes will want to get rid of you even more. "
Li Jingzhong said with an uneasy expression.
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