Prince Li Chengqian had recently contracted a cold and was seriously ill. He was lying on the bed recovering from his illness. When he heard that the emperor had been assassinated, he suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. His dizzy mind became clearer. He quickly got up and ordered his maid to
Prepare to shower and change clothes.
As a result, due to my inconvenience in my legs and feet, and my impatience, I accidentally stumbled and fell when I was getting out of the tub. The back of my head hit the edge of the tub, causing a big bulge.
The whole East Palace was so frightened that they were all jumping up and down...
Fortunately, the news from the Shenlong Palace was that although the emperor was assassinated, he was not in danger. The assassin had been captured on the spot and his punishment would be announced later.
Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief and allowed the imperial doctor who arrived to diagnose and treat him...
After struggling for a long time, the imperial doctor diagnosed that there was nothing serious, so Li Chengqian changed his clothes and hurried to the Dragon Palace.
Halfway through, Li Chengqian already knew what happened in the Dragon Palace.
The changes and promotions of personnel in various important central positions made Li Chengqian's heart sink.
This is a major event that has never happened to the empire in recent years, and it was completed in a hurry at the Dragon Palace after my father was assassinated...
What is the intention behind this?
Li Chengqian was full of admiration and awe for his wise and powerful father. He believed that he would never be able to reach the height of his father, let alone figure out his father's methods and intentions of controlling the court situation, but he still felt uncomfortable.
Ordinary.
Taiji Palace is adjacent to the East Palace, connected by a small door in the middle. When entering the Taiji Palace through the small door from the East Palace, the first thing you see is a majestic palace standing on a white marble base. This is the Wude Palace. Before the Sui Dynasty,
Emperor Wen's edict deposing Prince Yang Yong as a concubine was promulgated here. Later, Emperor Gaozu of the Tang Dynasty gave this palace to King Qi Li Yuanji to live in. Because it is adjacent to Dongguan, Li Yuanji and Prince Li Jiancheng had close contacts.
They are becoming more frequent and closer, forming alliances.
His Majesty Li Er, the Xuanwu Sect usurped the throne, and the huge and luxurious palace here has been idle.
Across the tall and majestic Budoku Hall, go straight to the west and pass through a group of low palaces, which is the Rihua Gate. Entering through the Rihua Gate, the majestic palace standing directly in the north is the Shenlong Temple.
When Li Chengqian arrived, the courtiers had already dispersed in twos and threes. The weather was extremely hot, and the slightest cool breeze in the wooded Tai Chi Palace could not dissipate Li Chengqian's anxious mood. When he walked to the Shenlong Palace, his forehead was already stained with sweat, and his clothes were covered with sweat.
All soaked with sweat.
Seeing the chamberlain in front of the door coming to greet him, Li Chengqian quickly asked: "Is your father okay?"
The two chamberlains leaned over and saluted, and said in unison: "Well, Your Majesty! The ministers were here to say hello just now. They have just dispersed. Your Majesty is still in the palace handling official documents. Can you please let your servants come in to report?"
"Go quickly!"
Although he knew that His Majesty Li Er was fine and that the assassin had been captured on the spot, Li Chengqian still breathed a long sigh of relief. Who knows if his father deliberately sent out the message of "nothing is wrong" in order to stabilize the court?
Only when you see it with your own eyes can you feel at ease...
After a while, the chamberlain turned around from the palace, bowed and said: "Your Highness, Your Majesty declares your presence."
Li Chengqian nodded slightly, raised his sleeves to wipe the sweat on his forehead, straightened his appearance a little, and then stepped onto the stone steps and entered the Dragon Palace.
The light inside the hall is slightly dim.
Li Chengqian walked in quickly, and before reaching the imperial case, he glanced at His Majesty Li Er. He saw that his father's face was ordinary and energetic, and his back was still as straight as a javelin. He didn't look like he had been traumatized at all.
I was completely relieved.
He took two steps forward, knelt down on the ground, and said in a choked voice: "My son pays homage to his father! Hearing that his father was assassinated, the child was in chaos. Fortunately, his father invited heaven's blessing and turned the danger into good fortune..."
Before he could finish speaking, His Majesty Li Er had already stood up from behind the court case, walked to Li Chengqian's side, leaned over to help him up, and said warmly: "Since we know that my father is fine, why are we in such a hurry? Don't worry, those little scumbag thieves.
, it can’t hurt me at all!”
Li Chengqian stood up, wiped the corners of his eyes, and choked with sobs: "My father is naturally wise and powerful, but the child is anxious for a while, so don't blame me father."
His Majesty Li Er smiled and said: "Why is it strange that a son is worried about his father? It means that the prince has a kind heart. If he were a prince like those in the history books, and heard that his father was assassinated, he would have longed for the assassin in his heart.
Be brave and you will get what you want."
"Plop!"
Li Chengqian was so frightened that he knelt down at the feet of His Majesty Li Er, paused his head on the ground, and said loudly: "How dare my child have such a rebellious and unethical heart? My father knows it well, and my child would rather stand in front of his father than dare to have any disrespectful thoughts.
,Father has wronged his son!"
His Majesty Li Er's words really frightened him...
You can't blame Li Chengqian for being timid. For any prince, if his old father smiles and says to you, "Are you disappointed that I'm not dead?", even the most courageous prince will be frightened!
His Majesty Li Er was stunned for a moment, then he quickly leaned over to help Li Chengqian up again, and said with a wry smile: "You kid, you are too honest... I am just a joke as a father, why should you take it seriously?"
Li Chengqian wanted to cry but had no tears.
joke?
You can make such a joke casually, Dad!
I'm almost scared to death by you...
His Majesty Li Er also felt that his words were a bit excessive, so he asked Li Chengqian to sit on a chair. Seeing that his forehead was sweaty and his clothes were a little disheveled, he asked curiously: "I heard that the prince has been infected with wind and cold in the past few days. Is this because he has not recovered yet?"
Li Chengqian said hurriedly: "I am recovering from my illness, but I heard that my father was assassinated, and I was so worried that my appearance became unkempt in my haste. I hope my father will forgive me."
His Majesty Li Er nodded slightly and said, "What's so unforgivable about this?"
He turned around and said to the chamberlain waiting on the side: "Go get some water and help the prince tidy up."
After saying that, he walked back to the imperial palace, sat down slowly, and watched the servants cleaning up the prince's appearance... but secretly sighed in his heart.
His Majesty Li Er's attitude towards this eldest son is somewhat contradictory.
First of all, Li Chengqian is honest and filial, which His Majesty Li Er likes very much. As the saying goes, filial piety comes first. As long as a person fulfills his filial piety, his character will not be too bad. Li Chengqian is not only filial to his father, but also friendly to his brothers.
, doting sister, this is a good son and a good brother.
However, being honest, kind, benevolent and filial is a very good quality for an ordinary person, but it is far from enough for a prince or even an emperor.
How can one be a good king without the ability to understand the strategies of the world and be ruthless in killing and decisiveness?
In this regard, Li Chengqian was very different...
This is also the reason why His Majesty Li Er has been interested in Yi Chu several times.
However, he has now opened his eyes to the saying that no one is perfect, and no one is perfect. Who is perfect?
Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty had the most suitable temperament for an emperor. He not only laid out the world, prepared strategies for the ages, but also had the decisiveness to kill and use ruthless means. However, he was fond of great achievements and violent and cruel. As a result, the great Sui Dynasty lasted for more than ten years.
It goes from prosperity to decline, and finally falls apart and disappears into thin air.
From this point of view, the prince may not be able to develop enough, but he can still maintain success...
But what makes His Majesty Li Er most regretful is that there seems to be a seemingly non-existent gap between the prince and his father.
It makes the two of them look more like monarchs and ministers, but not father and son...
This kind of feeling makes the two people get along without the casual tacit understanding with the King of Wei and the King of Jin, which always makes people feel a little alienated.
But although I am dissatisfied, that's all I can do.
Easy to store?
His Majesty Li Er has long given up on this thought.
It has been seventeen years since he ascended the throne, and the prince's performance has been impeccable. He has been recognized by most of the courtiers, and as the eldest son, he can legitimately inherit the throne. If it is forced to be saved,
The wind and waves stirred up inside and outside the court were enough to capsize the super ship of the Tang Dynasty.
Despite the fact that the Tang Dynasty's martial arts was impressive and powerful, no matter how invincible the army was, it could not withstand the turmoil from within.
When the stable power structure is completely destroyed, the entire court and the entire empire will fall into a gluttonous feast competing for interests. It will be a battle that is enough to destroy the achievements that everyone has worked hard to achieve since Zhenguan.
Once disaster.
His Majesty Li Er absolutely does not want all the prosperity and prosperity in front of him to be destroyed in his own hands.
…
After the prince washed his face and tidied his clothes, His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "All the ministers are gathered here today, so my father took the opportunity to consult everyone's opinions and make arrangements for many important positions in the court.
Regarding the adjustment, I wonder if the prince has any thoughts? If so, you can speak to your father directly."
Li Chengqian said in his heart: Even if I were to say it, how could I dare to say it?