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Chapter 1231 Fang Xuanling's Worries
Things in the world are like this, there are no fixed rules, the magic of change lies in one's heart. Sometimes the strong can prevail, but sometimes, people are defeated because of their strength; sometimes the weak are bullied everywhere, but sometimes, the weak can take advantage of everything.

No matter what position you are in, if you keep striving for superiority, you will only make people disgusted, lose the support of the people, and end up living a lonely life.

People fear the strong, but will not get close to the strong from the bottom of their hearts; people look down on the weak, but will sympathize with the weak.

The strong can bring them benefits, but the weak make them feel more secure.

Showing weakness appropriately can actually put one in a better position. Li Chengqian's fainting instantly allowed him to retreat from the center of the storm to a safe area.

At this moment, everyone was only worried that something might happen to the emperor, and forgot to continue criticizing him.

After hurriedly carrying the emperor to the couch and settling him down, Changsun Wugou finally came to his senses. He looked at Wang De and Heng Lian, and angrily said, "Assholes, you two are both close ministers to the emperor, how come you didn't even know that the emperor was ill?"

"If I hadn't barged in today, if the emperor had made a mistake, even if I chopped off your heads, it would be irreparable."

Heng Lian and Wang De knelt on the ground and pleaded guilty: "Your servants are guilty. Please punish me, Queen Mother."

The two of them were complaining in their hearts at this time. There were ministers outside every moment asking to see the emperor. They annoyed the emperor and he drove them out directly. However, Wang De had brought food to the emperor at lunch time an hour ago.

At that time, the emperor was still full of energy and had a rosy face. He ate a lamb chop and a portion of braised venison cleanly. While eating, he also said that the imperial chef's cooking skills had regressed, that there was too much pepper in the venison and too little cumin in the lamb legs, and asked him to pay attention next time.

Wang De still remembers the emperor's satisfied look, burping, and greasy mouth.

But after just one hour of absence, the emperor's face turned pale and his body became feverish. How could this be justified?
Wang De was the person closest to Li Chengqian. He knew the emperor's face with several moles, wrinkles at the corners of his eyes when he was happy, and the size of the curvature of his mouth. He seriously suspected that the emperor was pretending to faint after hearing that Empress Zhangsun had arrived.

But at this moment, he didn't dare to say it.

The Emperor had his reasons for pretending to be unconscious. If I were to expose him myself, I would offend both the Empress Dowager and the Emperor. It was really not worth it.

Fortunately, Empress Dowager Zhangsun is wise and she probably won't really chop off their heads. At most they will just be beaten with a few sticks.

Sure enough, Changsun Wugou vented the pressure from the shock he had just received and ordered, "Come here, drag them away and give them twenty heavy beatings each."

The guards and eunuchs behind did not dare to hesitate, dragged their immediate superiors, and walked out.

When they arrived outside the hall, the guards brought two long stools and asked the two men to lie on them, while the others took turns taking turns with clubs and started beating them.

The ministers outside realized that the emperor was not refusing to see them, but had really fainted. The resentment that had just accumulated in their hearts disappeared in an instant, and they became worried about when the emperor fell ill and how long he had been ill.

Not long after, several national masters from the Imperial Medical Bureau rushed over and rushed in without even saying hello to everyone.

Fang Xuanling thought for a while and suggested: "Everyone, the emperor is seriously ill and I am afraid he will not be able to take care of the government for a while. State affairs cannot be delayed, and the Turks in the north will not stop. Let's discuss how to resist the enemy?"

"Master Fang is absolutely right."

Xiao Yu agreed, "Originally, we were in charge of government affairs, and the emperor has delegated power to us. We still have to make the final decision. If it really doesn't work, we can copy out the final conclusion and submit it to the emperor or the queen mother."

"If there are any objections, I think they will come forward."

Seeing this, Liu Bo rolled his eyes and said, "My Lords, I have a suggestion. Should I say it?"

"Oh, Lord Liu, it's time now, just say whatever you want to say. We are all in the same boat now. You didn't choose to leave like those nobles. You are a loyal minister of the Tang Dynasty. There is nothing you can't say." Xiao Yu said decisively.

Seeing that everyone had a look of approval on their faces, he was less calculating than usual.

Liu Bo then said, "The state is in a critical situation, and we are still a little incapable of doing it. I suggest calling Lord Changsun, Duke of Wei Li Jing, Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs Dou Dan, and several princes who have led troops and have high prestige."

"Everyone works together to better handle government affairs."

Fang Xuanling was startled. This meant that the seven-member team was to be expanded. He had some confidence before, but now that the Turkic army was marching southward and the situation was completely out of control, he was no longer sure. If everyone was called, it would indeed help to better concentrate their strength.

"Mr. Liu's proposal is correct. I agree with it."

As soon as Fang Xuanling expressed his opinion, Xiao Yu nodded and said, "Lord Changsun is resourceful, and Duke Wei is the military god of our Tang Dynasty. He has rich experience in fighting against the Turks. Calling them together to discuss politics will indeed help to gather ideas."

The two bosses spoke and everyone nodded in agreement.

Afterwards, Fang Xuanling found an opportunity to meet with Zhangsun Wugou and told him about this idea. Zhangsun Wugou agreed immediately. Fang Xuanling was originally a counselor of the Qin Palace and had a very good relationship with Zhangsun Wugou. After Li Shimin ascended the throne, the two great sages, one in charge of internal affairs and the other in charge of external affairs, assisted Li Shimin in opening up the prosperous Zhenguan era.

Now that disaster is imminent, the two old partners have to work together to overcome the difficulties. Zhang Sun Wu Gou said tiredly: "Xuan Ling, now the only one who can truly shoulder the responsibility of the Tang Dynasty is you, you must hold on."

"Don't worry, Queen Mother. I have received great kindness from three generations of Li emperors, and I will repay them with my death."

Having said this, Fang Xuanling looked around with some hesitation, and Changsun Wugou immediately waved his hand to let the maids and eunuchs around him leave.

When there were only two people left in the room, Changsun Wugou said, "Xuanling, we have been dealing with each other for decades. If you have anything to say, you might as well speak frankly."

"Yes, Queen Mother."

Fang Xuanling hesitated for a while before saying, "Empress Dowager, the imperial physician has examined my pulse and said that I don't have much time left. I didn't want to ask about the affairs of the royal family, but now that the Tang Dynasty is in danger, I want to ask the Empress Dowager a question."

"Is it true that the old emperor can't wake up?"

Well.
Changsun Wugou's pupils shrank, and she looked around subconsciously, and finally her eyes shot straight at Fang Xuanling like lightning.

Fang Xuanling's hair and beard were all white, and the thick age spots on his face indicated that he had reached the end of his life. Only his eyes under his long eyebrows were still as bright as an eagle's, looking at Changsun Wugou frankly without any evasion.

"Empress Dowager, the heavy burden you bear now is not something the Emperor can bear."

Facing Zhangsun Wugou's silence, Fang Xuanling said solemnly: "The emperor has only been on the throne for a short time and his prestige has not yet been established. Even with the addition of the old ministers and the important officials of the central government, it will not work. Based on my life experience, the current situation is not good enough."

"Only if the emperor is resurrected can it be saved."

"The Emperor raised an army when he was young, conquered the east and the west, and terrified the world. He also single-handedly established the Tang Empire. Later, he drove out the Turks in the north, attacked the barbarians in the south, and expanded the territory in the west by thousands of miles, pushing the Tang Empire to an unprecedented height."

"As long as he stands there, he can intimidate all the disobedient people in the world."

"If the Emperor can wake up, Li You's rebellion can be quelled in an instant, and the Right Wise King of the North will also retreat. More importantly, these three words, 'Tian Khan', can suppress the current chaotic people's hearts and stabilize everyone."

"We can only do our best to maintain the situation and delay the collapse of the Tang Dynasty. The only one who can truly turn the Tang Dynasty from danger to safety is the Supreme Emperor."

After Fang Xuanling finished speaking, he bowed deeply and left quietly without waiting for Changsun Wugou to speak. Changsun Wugou was left with a feeling of hesitation, her heart was filled with endless waves, her eyes kept flickering, and no one knew what she was thinking.

Fang Xuanling often visited Li Shimin, and he knew that Li Shimin's current condition was not serious.

Although he was lying there unconscious, his face was rosy, his blood was full, and his breathing was strong. Even the imperial doctors said privately that Li Shimin's physical condition was better than when he was awake before. He looked like he was asleep when he lay there, and did not look like a dying man at all.

For some unknown reason, the imperial doctors tried every possible means but were unable to wake Li Shimin up.

How could they know that Li Chengqian used his inner strength to seal Li Shimin's meridians. If Li Chengqian hadn't personally taken action, no one in the world could have awakened him.

Fang Xuanling knew that Li Shimin's farewell was the inevitable trend of the aristocratic families. Before this, when the aristocratic families were strong, if Li Shimin showed any signs of waking up, he would be killed by the aristocratic families immediately.

Because the situation no longer required him, Li Chengqian better met the needs of various forces in the court.

Things are different now. The nobles have abandoned them, and the Tang Dynasty is in crisis. Standing on the edge of a cliff, it needs a person with supreme prestige to stabilize the situation and turn the tide. Now that Li Shimin has woken up, it is in line with the people's hearts.

If someone really knew the truth about Li Shimin's unconsciousness, then the Empress Dowager would not be able to hide it. In fact, Fang Xuanling had some guesses that Li Shimin's current situation was most likely arranged by himself in order to avoid an unfavorable situation.

However, Fang Xuanling did not dare to get involved in the inside story.

Fang Xuanling walked out of the hall, looked up at the scorching sun in the sky, and sighed softly. Li Shimin's "waking up" now was just right; if he delayed any longer, he would not have to wake up. Whether the Turks broke into Chang'an or Li You came in, Li Shimin would have no chance to wake up again.

If Li Shimin really couldn't wake up, then the fate of the Tang Dynasty would be really worrying.

Li Chengqian's fainting in Chengqing Palace today made Fang Xuanling completely rule out the speculation that he was the mastermind behind all this.

If this was really Li Chengqian's operation, then it has backfired and caused a big mistake.

(End of this chapter)