The news swept the entire city of Chang'an in a very short period of time.
People who don't understand at all are envious and jealous that Su Dingfang, a former Hebei general, is so trusted by His Majesty that he is in charge of the palace... He can't do it unless he is a close confidant. The first two Chen Guogongs, Dou Kang, were brothers to His Majesty, and the other one is simply His Majesty's most beloved.
There is no one child that I love so much.
People who knew little about it began to prepare to cling to the East Palace... After all, Li Shan's political stance had always been on the side of Li Yuan and Princess Pingyang, and he had many disagreements with the Prince of Qin's Palace. Just a few days ago, he had an affair with the Sima of Tiance Palace on Chengtianmen Street.
Feng Lun had a quarrel, and there was still a break.
People who knew the inside story lowered their heads to prevent the joy in their eyes from being discovered... For example, Changsun Wuji, the brother-in-law of King Qin, always had many objections to Li Shan for not taking a clear stance. Unexpectedly, now
Waiting for this result.
But no matter what, one thing is certain. Su Dingfang, who was ordered to control the Beiya Imperial Army, suddenly became one of the few powerful figures in Chang'an City.
Sun Moon Lake, in Li's study.
Ling Jing looked at Li Shan, who was frowning, with strange eyes. The latter was still at a loss... At one moment, he wondered whether Li Shimin would let Su Dingfang replace Chang He to open the Xuanwu Gate. At another moment, he wondered whether this appointment was personally appointed by Li Yuan.
Yes, or who recommended it?
"It should have been recommended by Princess Pingyang, right?" Su Dingfang didn't have much idea about this. For him, it was not difficult to control the Beiya Imperial Army.
Ling Jing glanced at Li Shan and said, "It's best to be Princess Pingyang."
Su Dingfang's eyes were confused, and Li Shan nodded slightly, "I should go visit her tomorrow... preferably Princess Pingyang."
Li Shan and Ling Jing are both the kind of people who think more... In other words, they are people with dirty hearts. They both thought of a possibility, could there be Pei Shiju's handiwork in this?
Logically speaking, it is impossible. He was appointed to be in charge of the imperial palace and to control the Beiya imperial army... Li Yuan almost entrusted his wealth and life to Su Dingfang, or in other words, to Li Shan.
Li Yuan will definitely think everything over and is unlikely to ask the Prime Minister or accept the Prime Minister's advice... After all, several of the Prime Ministers have made their own decisions.
Moreover, Princess Pingyang is pregnant. It makes no sense that Pei Shiju knew about it, but Li Shan, who had always been in close contact with Princess Pingyang, did not know about it.
But in the eyes of Ling Jing and Li Shan, Pei Shiju was also the one who benefited.
There is no essential difference between Su Dingfang's control of the Beiya Imperial Army and Li Shan's control of the Beiya Imperial Army. If it weren't for Li Shan, how could Li Yuan have favored Su Dingfang?
Pei Shiju is likely to use some means to prove something to the East Palace, or to prove Li Shan's political stance.
Both Li Shan and Ling Jing believed that Pei Shiju, who had been in power for decades, could do it. He only needed to create an opportunity for Li Shimin to have Li Shan come forward.
Su Dingfang controlled the Beiya Imperial Army, which meant that Li Shanhui was one of Li Yuan's closest ministers... From another perspective, Li Shan had considerable influence on Li Yuan. Would Li Shimin resist using it when he was in embarrassment?
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Maybe Li Shan can use tactful means to solve certain problems and rescue Li Shimin... Others may not pay attention, but Pei Shiju will definitely keep an eye on it. As long as he finds signs, he can let Prince Li Jiancheng... at least half-believed.
Pei Shiju wanted to completely deal with Li Shan and eliminate the root cause. He needed two conditions. One was that Prince Li Jiancheng ascended the throne, and the other was that Li Jiancheng must be judged. Li Shan had already secretly joined the King of Qin.
After a long silence, Ling Jing looked at the indifferent Li Shan and said softly: "That may not be the case..."
"I'll find out tomorrow by asking." Li Shan resisted not going to Princess Pingyang's mansion today, but he has enough reasons to visit tomorrow.
"In your Majesty's opinion, Huairen is almost one with Princess Pingyang." Ling Jing reminded in a low voice: "Princess Pingyang is dismissed from her post to cultivate herself, and your successor... Your Majesty will inquire about it."
Li Shan nodded. He had also considered this. Logically speaking, Li Yuan would ask Princess Pingyang to recommend a successor. In Li Yuan's view, the political stances of himself, Su Dingfang and Princess Pingyang were consistent.
Only then did Su Dingfang hear something, and suddenly interrupted: "Princess Pingyang and her wife were both present when we were promoted to nobility that day."
"Isn't it really Pei Shiju?" Li Shan murmured. The trajectory of history has been completely different. The absence of Princess Pingyang who died young in this life has brought countless variables to the succession.
"Whether it's Pei Shiju or not, he has a good opportunity to do something." Ling Jing reminded: "You need to be careful."
Li Shan scratched his itchy scalp. If it was really not Pei Shiju's fault, then he could only say that he had done it himself!
Pretending to be a pure minister goes too far!
Your impartial stance is too upright!
During the Battle of Hulao in Luoyang in the fourth year of Wude, it was a foregone conclusion that Li and Tang would dominate the world. It was also at that time that the seizure of the heirs officially began... The ministers all had their own preferences and origins, but only in the fifth year of Wude did they succeed
The rising Li Shan has no background at all in the East Palace or Prince Qin's Palace.
They were just ordinary people, but Li Shan had a very upright attitude and outstanding military exploits. This led Li Yuan to choose Li Shan and Su Dingfang.
Li Shan thought to himself, this should be the case... You have brought it upon yourself!
There is no need to think about it. Li Yuan's decision will definitely increase Li Shan's importance in the battle for the heir... which also means countless troubles.
What to do next... Li Shan found that he did not have the right to take the initiative. It depends on Li Shimin's considerations. If he is still unable to take over the East Palace, he is afraid that the Xuanwu Sect will happen again in this life. Su Dingfang can be of great use.
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But in the previous life, Li Shimin was forced into a corner, Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui were both driven out of Chang'an, and his generals were transferred one by one, and finally he made up his mind... Before that, the prince and the king of Qi had all kinds of tricks, and he could guarantee that he would not do anything.
Has Pei Shiju caught the tail of Cha Zi?
I have to find an opportunity to ask Li Shimin... Li Shan glanced at Ling Jing. This kind of matter needs to be asked in person, not through Ling Jing.
"Control the Beiya imperial army and take charge of the imperial palace, whether it is the East Palace or the Tiance Mansion..." Li Shan looked at Su Dingfang, "It's just a matter of doing your duty."
Su Dingfang nodded, "Follow the rules."
"That's right." Li Shan hesitated and whispered, "Beware of King Qi."
Su Dingfang was a little surprised, but he didn't ask anything and just responded. Ling Jing took a deep look at Li Shan. Although he didn't know the inside story, he had noticed it at the beginning of the year. It seemed that Li Shan had an unusual concern for King Qi.