Chapter 1186 If It Were You, How Would You Choose?

"Master, Gao Shilian is here." At Kong Yingda's house, Kong Yingda, who had just returned from Tai Chi Hall, received news from his servant before he could sit down to rest.

Gao Shilian has been living in seclusion in the Imperial Academy and has rarely interfered with the affairs of the court.

Kong Yingda also knew what he meant when he came here suddenly today.

Kong Yingda didn't want to see Gao Shilian, but after thinking about it, he still invited Gao Shilian in.

"Why does Duke Shen have time to visit the humble residence today?" Kong Yingda asked Gao Shilian with a smile.

Even if he knew his purpose, Kong Yingda would not take the initiative to expose it.

Gao Shilian had a good look on his face. Although he was old, he didn't work too hard in the Imperial College, so his life was pretty good.

But today Gao Shilian suddenly heard that Kong Yingda told the officials in Taiji Hall that in three days, Zhao Chen would be threatened with Wei Zheng's life to hand over Li Tai.

Otherwise, Wei Zheng's entire family will be killed.

This is no small matter.

Wei Zheng was an extremely important person whether in the court, with the emperor, or with Zhao Chen.

If Wei Zheng's family is really killed, Zhao Chen will be completely offended. No matter who comes to plead for mercy, Zhao Chen will not let Kong Yingda go.

Even with Zhao Chen's character of being willing to be killed, there is absolutely no chance that the family behind Kong Yingda will survive.

Although the family behind Kong Yingda did sometimes do some unkind things.

But it still has positive significance for the stability of the entire Tang Dynasty.

Gao Shilian came today to persuade Kong Yingda.

"Mr. Yingda, Mr. Yingda must also know the reason why I am here today."

"Anyway, the prince has been captured by Zhao Chen. As the eldest son of the royal family, how Zhao Chen treats the prince is also an internal matter within the royal family."

"I hope Mr. Yingda can get out of this quagmire as soon as possible." Gao Shilian and Kong Yingda said.

I hope he can give up his previous plan to threaten Zhao Chen with the lives of Wei Zheng and his family.

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br> But he saw Kong Yingda sneered and said, "Duke Shen came to me just to talk about this?"

"Don't you know, Duke Shen, that I, Zhao Chen, have already been facing each other for life and death?"

"Escape. I and the prince have taken control of the entire Chang'an. How can I escape at this time?"

"Or does Shen Guogong think that I am so easily persuaded by you?"

Kong Yingda knew it very well.

He followed Li Tai to control the court, and even imprisoned and killed all the court officials at will.

If the emperor returns to the court, will Kong Yingda still have a chance to survive?

Kong Yingda's only way now is to ask Zhao Chen to send Li Tai back.

In this way, Li Tai can regain control of Chang'an, control the court, and maybe even establish himself as emperor.

Only in this way could Kong Yingda have a way to survive.

Otherwise, it is a dead end.

"Mr. Yingda does this without caring about the family behind him?"

"The Kong family in Ludi, the home of saints, do you want to bury him in one fell swoop?" Gao Shilian stood in front of Kong Yingda and said in a deep voice.

If Kong Yingda is captured without mercy, Gao Shilian can go to the emperor or Zhao Chen to plead for mercy.

If Kong Yingda really insists on killing Wei Zheng's family three days later, then no one can stop Zhao Chen from taking action against the family behind Kong Yingda.

Not even the emperor!

Back then, Zhao Chen could break the legs of Li Tai and Kong Yingda in front of hundreds of officials for the sake of an ordinary businessman.

Even Du He, the youngest son of Lai Guogong, was killed in front of Huang Zhi's grave.

Gao Shilian had no doubt that Zhao Chen would take action against the entire Kong family in the future.

Furthermore, even if Zhao Chen doesn't take action, what about the emperor? He will tolerate a family that can mobilize the power of the court at any time.

Behind your back?

At that time, it will really affect the whole body.

"Gao Shilian, are you here to threaten me today?" Kong Yingda looked into Gao Shilian's eyes with a gloomy look.

It was obvious that Kong Yingda didn't listen to a word now.

He naturally thought that Gao Shilian was telling him what would happen if he didn't kneel down in front of Zhao Chen and surrender.

Gao Shilian frowned. He didn't expect that Kong Yingda couldn't listen at all now, and he didn't even have the most basic thinking ability.

"Mr. Yingda!" Gao Shilian shouted loudly.

"You threatened the lives of Wei Zheng's family to demand that Zhao Chen release the prince." .??.

"Ask yourself, will Zhao Chen agree to your conditions?"

"Yes, I admit that Wei Zheng and Zhao Chen have an irreconcilable relationship, but do you think Zhao Chen would trade his wife and daughter for Wei Zheng?"

"If you were Zhao Chen, how would you choose?" Gao Shilian said slowly.

Kong Yingda looked gloomy.

It's not like he hasn't thought about such an outcome.

Zhao Chen completely ignored his threats and ignored anyone's life.

In the end, Kong Yingda was unable to control the court officials and various armies for a long time.

Conflict naturally starts from within.

If there is any more news about the emperor, the power that Kong Yingda holds tightly in his hands will turn into a puddle of loose sand in an instant.

But what can he do?

Give up this last chance completely?

Become a lamb to be slaughtered in Zhao Chen's hands?

"Gao Shilian, I know what you are thinking. To be honest, I haven't thought about the consequences."

"But I am willing to give it a try."

"Do your best and obey destiny..."

"Kong Yingda, God's will cannot be violated!" Gao Shilian interrupted Kong Yingda and said angrily.

Gao Shilian is

I came to persuade Kong Yingda to find his way back.

He also told the reason why he could not succeed no matter what.

I just hope that this farce will end here.

But Kong Yingda's stubborn attitude made Gao Shilian punch the air.

"Please excuse me, Duke Shen. If Duke Shen doesn't mind, please come and watch the ceremony in three days!" Kong Yingda took a deep breath, and his expression returned to calm.

"Alas!" Gao Shilian sighed heavily, turned and left.

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It was already noon when Zhao Chen received the news on the notice.

Cheng Chumo, Qin Huaiyu, and Li Ke were all sitting in the courtyard, all looking at Zhao Chen.

But no one took the initiative to speak.

They knew very well the relationship between Zhao Chen and Wei Zheng Mo Ni.

Although the two usually don't get along very well, they are true friends.

Zhao Chen only has a few friends in total, Wei Zhengzhan is one of them.

Now they got news that Kong Yingda was planning to use the lives of Wei Zheng's family to threaten Zhao Chen and force Zhao Chen to hand over Li Tai.

On the one hand is Wei Zheng, on the other hand is Li Tai who they finally caught.

No matter what decision is made, I am afraid it will be difficult to have both sides.

Everyone was silent because they actually didn't know how to help Zhao Chen make a decision.

"What do you think?" Zhao Chen spoke slowly after being silent for a long time.

The three of them all looked at each other, slurred twice, but said nothing.

"Actually... our relationship with Mr. Wei is... quite good, but..." Qin Huaiyu hesitated.

He wanted to tell Zhao Chen not to hand Li Tai over just because Kong Yingda threatened Wei Zheng.

If Li Tai is really handed over, they will really have no way to go to heaven and no way to go to earth.

In this huge Chang'an, there is absolutely no place for them to hide.