The situation of competition for reserves is very delicate.
The prince occupies the rightful position and has the support of the vast majority of ministers in the court, so he is naturally strong. The king of Jin only has the support of Guanlong, and there is internal discord in Guanlong. There is always the danger of splitting. The strength is no longer what it used to be, which leads to the Jin Dynasty. Wang was completely at a disadvantage.
This can be seen from the fact that the King of Jin personally took charge of the Ministry of War, but did not receive strong support from Guan Long. Today's Guan Long nobles are already powerless.
But the problem is that this world belongs to His Majesty Li Er, and His Majesty Li Er's prestige is enough to intimidate the ministers. As long as he firmly supports the King of Jin, all the opposition will be overwhelming.
Don't say such words as "abolish the elders and establish the young" and "shake the foundation of the country". From the beginning of Jinyang's army, he has been fighting on the front line, making great contributions to the birth of the empire, and then from the blood and fire of Xuanwu Sect. Fighting to dominate the world, His Majesty Li Er has unparalleled prestige. He himself is the "national foundation" of the Tang Dynasty. As long as he is here, the empire will never be in chaos.
Everything in the empire can be done independently.
He wants to depose the prince. Although some people dare to say so, but who dares to do anything about it?
Therefore, the final ownership of the reserve still only depends on the thoughts of His Majesty Li Er...
Of course, this does not mean that His Majesty Li Er can do whatever he wants. He must consider the consequences of abolishing the elder and establishing the younger. Although the Xuanwu Gate change is considered the pinnacle of Li Er's life, for the Li Tang royal family, it has already broken. In violation of the rules of Zongzu's inheritance, if he deposed the elder and established the younger to put King Jin on the throne, he would have to bear the consequences in the future.
The heir apparent cannot determine the status of the reserve, and talent cannot guarantee the title of prince. The throne of this ninety-five-year-old king depends entirely on the emperor's will, and can even be obtained with the help of strategy, means and strength...
It is conceivable that once this evil happens, the descendants of the Li Tang royal family will be accompanied by killing and blood for generations because of the ownership of the throne. Brothers will fight against each other, brothers will fight against each other, and even father and son will kill each other, and the blood will be extinguished... until the end of the world. The moment when the Tang Dynasty collapsed and the Li Tang royal family became extinct.
Which one is more important, and how to choose? His Majesty Li Er must be very confused and hesitant in his heart. No matter what decision he makes, it requires long-term thinking and weighing, and he suffers a lot.
But then again, he brought all this on himself...
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In front of Chengtian Gate, the King of Jin arrived belatedly. As soon as he got off the carriage, many officials from Guanlong came to greet him, bowed and saluted, and said congratulations.
During the Spring Festival, you always have to say a few happy words when you meet. Even though there are a large number of officials gathered on the Prince's side, the situation on the King of Jin's side looks a little shabby in comparison...
Li Zhi was dressed in official robes, and his green face was a little less immature, but he was still delicate and handsome, making people feel like a spring breeze. He held his hands in agreement again and again, and smiled as if he could not see the situation on the prince's side at all.
Soon, an interesting scene appeared in the square outside Chengtianmen. A large number of officials gathered around the prince. The number of people on King Jin's side was not small. There was another group of people gathered in twos and threes a little further away. This was The neutral faction is unwilling to get involved in the fight for the reserve, and there is a group of people standing on one side of the doorway with their hands tied and dressed in strange clothes. They are envoys from various countries who have come to attend the Zhengdan Dynasty meeting...
Each has a stand and a clear distinction.
At the beginning of Mao hour, with the sound of three drums, the Chengtian Gate slowly opened, and a group of powerful Imperial Guards in helmets and armor ran out from the gate. When they arrived at the gate, they were divided into two, one on the left and one on the left.
The figure held out her chest and belly, her hand pressing the handle of the sword across her waist. She looked majestic and murderous.
The civil and military ministers were used to seeing this, but the foreign envoys were frightened by this momentum, and they bowed their heads tremblingly, not even daring to breathe.
The Tang army came quickly and domineeringly, and they were brave and good at fighting. No matter whether they were in the northern and western regions or in the East and South Ocean, when facing foreign tribes from foreign countries, they rarely disobeyed and went on a killing spree. Even if these people had never experienced the killings of the Tang army, they were familiar with it. At this moment
Standing in front of the Taiji Palace, the center of the Tang Empire, how could you not be frightened and awestruck by the majesty of the Tang Dynasty?
Later, Wang De, the chamberlain's chief chamberlain, and two eunuchs walked out of Chengtian Gate, read out His Majesty's edict, and invited all ministers and foreign envoys to enter the palace to hold a court meeting. Then they turned around, and the civil and military ministers divided into two rows, and then filed into Chengtian Gate.
Foreign envoys were organized by officials from Honglu Temple and followed suit.
At this time, the sky was not yet bright and the night was deep, but the Tai Chi Palace was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, just like daytime. Countless lanterns were hung on the walls, lintels, and branches, illuminating the entire palace. When we arrived at the square in front of the Tai Chi Palace, we could even see the lights along the
Countless lanterns were lit in the square, making the huge square brightly lit.
Walking a few steps forward, looking up the white marble steps, you will see the Tai Chi Hall standing majestically. The roof ridges and pillars are all covered with lanterns, and the light is brilliant and bright, just like the palace of the Nine Heavens.
Many foreign envoys have never seen such a glorious scene?
They were filled with awe in their hearts, and even knelt down on the ground immediately, speaking their own languages, showing their infinite respect and awe for the Tang Dynasty.
The majesty of heaven is as majestic as a mountain.
This is the atmosphere of the most powerful country in the world!
The civil and military officials were divided into two rows and climbed up the white marble steps in front of the Tai Chi Hall. When they reached the top of the platform, they saw the Tai Chi Hall's door open, with countless candles as thick as arms burning inside.
The bright paint on the beams and pillars was illuminated by the candlelight, and the smooth and smooth gold bricks on the ground reflected the candlelight, making the wide and tall hall look more majestic and majestic.
Wendong and Wuxi stood separately according to their titles. The officials in the first two rows had a mat so that they could sit down after meeting His Majesty later. The envoys from various countries who came in at the end could only stand nervously and hastily around the door, wanting to sit down.
There is definitely no room.
In the Tang Dynasty, all foreigners were second-class citizens. Even if they were as powerful as the Western Turks, they never had the political qualifications to be compared with the Tang people.
As for "foreign race priority" and "super-national treatment", this is simply unheard of.
If any official dares to give preferential treatment to a foreign country, he must first be impeached by the Yushitai, and then wait for the people all over the country to spit on him...
Ever since the Three Emperors established the country and the Five Emperors established the territory, China has prided itself on being a country of orthodoxy and etiquette. Even if there is an invasion of foreign tribes, it will still be an athlete who rushes to the national disaster. He would rather die than surrender, leaving mountains of bones and rivers filled with blood, and finally driving away the Tartars.
Give me back my mountains and rivers! For thousands of years, the majestic mountains and rivers have shed the blood and tears of the men of the Han family, but they have never bowed their heads to flattery and are willing to be like cattle and horses.
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It was only at the third quarter of the twelfth hour that His Majesty Li Er walked out of the apse, dressed in fine attire and wearing a crown, and sat on the throne under the attention of all the ministers.
The civil and military ministers all bowed in salute, bowed their hands to the ground, and said loudly: "I have come to see your majesty. May your majesty live a prosperous life and may your empire live forever!"
His Majesty Li Er said in a loud voice: "Everyone who loves you, please forgive me without paying any courtesy!"
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
After the ceremony, the ministers with seats in the front rows knelt down on the mats holding wat boards, while the officials in the back who did not have enough titles could only stand with their hands tied.
As for the foreign envoys, they were already so frightened by this fearful majesty that they did not even dare to raise their heads.
His Majesty Li Er seemed very excited today. It was probably the New Year and the new atmosphere, and he was in a very good mood. The Zhengdan Festival is the most important court meeting of the year. The reason why it is important is that it is necessary to summon foreign envoys and give out New Year gifts.
Accepting the vassal state's national certificate and canonizing its monarch, prince, etc. is considered to be officially recognized by the Tang Dynasty.
As for military and state affairs, they will not be discussed or discussed on such occasions.
It cannot be said that there is any feudal centralization. From ancient times to the present, the Chinese people have already experimented with countless political systems in their long history, but they have found that military and national affairs have never been able to pool their wisdom and unite as one. The more important the matter, the more intensive the discussion, and even the decision-making process.
The emperor Qiangang was arbitrary, and it would not work if the minority obeyed the majority, because most people were limited in their knowledge and abilities and could not really give a correct answer to a question.
Focusing on solving problems is the right way...
His Majesty Li Er sat on the throne and talked about the current situation of the empire with great interest, especially "remembering the bitterness and thinking about the sweetness". When talking about the time when the empire was first established, the whole country was in dire straits, and everyone in the country was diligent and frugal.
When times are tough and even Queen Wende's skirt can't cover her feet, it's inevitable to sigh endlessly.
All the ministers in the palace were grateful for the virtuous and dignified Queen Wende. It was inevitable that their eyes would be red at this moment, but they were sincere.