Li Tai naturally knew his own shortcomings, but he had always been conceited and did not bother to change. But now, after being reminded by Fang Jun, he was horrified when he saw Li Zhi next to him with a kind and gentle look. It was now the time when Yi Chu was at his peak.
At the critical moment, even though he said he didn't want to and was unwilling in every possible way, he was even more afraid that his father would choose one between him and the pheasant slave... But after all, who could really leave the world's supreme position indifferent?
Originally, Pheasant Nu was more favored by his father and was more likely to be appointed as the crown prince than him. Now Pheasant Nu has shown even more humility, gentleness and modesty. Whether he is pretending or not, at least he is better than the rebellious Wei Wei.
The king is more popular.
This guy is really insidious...
Seeing the unkind look in the eyes of King Wei's brother, Li Zhi quickly squeezed out a smile and complained to Fang Jun: "Brother-in-law is really trying to do something dirty. He is either older than me or an important official in the court. How can I speak?"
What's the point? I can only listen attentively, without any bad intentions."
When he said it so straightforwardly, others were embarrassed to think that he was pretending to be innocent...
Li Tai touched his newly grown beard, waved his hand casually, and said carelessly: "Where do you start talking about Pheasant Slave? Erlang is just a joke. Don't take it to heart. Brother Wei will not think you are pretending."
Silly, you still have such a little heart."
If you want to become a prince, reputation is very important. Prestige alone is not enough. You must also be seen as broad-minded and magnanimous, so as not to hold on to big things and hold grudges endlessly.
Well, be a magnanimous prince from now on...
Fang Jun glanced at Li Zhi with a half-smile but did not interrupt.
Looking at the court, I am afraid that few people can understand better than him, a time traveler, how deep Li Zhi's scheming is and how strong his skills are. In others, it may be just suspicion, but in Li Zhi's case, it is almost certain that he has good intentions.
, the city is deep and deep.
This is very similar to the "yin man" Changsun Wuji...
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After the banquet, everyone drank tea for a while in the flower hall, talked freely, and then left each other and returned home.
Li Tai returned to Prince Wei's Mansion in Furong Garden. After taking a bath, he drank the sobering soup. The alcohol was gone and he felt refreshed. It was already dark. At the end of Youshi and the beginning of Xushi, everything was fine. He was in a good mood.
I changed my clothes and came to the residence of a beloved concubine.
The concubine was pleasantly surprised at first, and then she used all her skills, various postures, and various props to serve His Highness the King of Wei so beautifully...
After fussing around for a while, he stayed here and fell asleep.
The next day it was bright and clear. Li Tai got up and washed up but did not leave. He was probably very satisfied with his concubine's performance last night, so he stayed to enjoy breakfast together. He saw the 28-year-old concubine hanging around him and talking softly.
Fragrant, a little flattering, and the watery green figure still retains the charm of last night, which makes me want to make a move and plan to revisit the old place after dinner.
However, halfway through the breakfast, a servant came to report in a panic, saying that the father-in-law was here and was drinking tea in the hall, and the princess invited him to come...
Although he complained in his heart and blamed the princess for her small belly, he only stayed here for one night and then sent someone to invite her. Can he still give himself a little space as a prince? But he still did not dare to neglect, and quickly put down the bowls and chopsticks and got up and walked out.
The concubine's pretty face was full of resentment, but she didn't dare to say a word...
Although His Highness the King of Wei is the most respected person in the Palace of Wei, Princess Wei has to make the final decision on all matters inside and outside, large and small. As long as Princess Wei says a word, His Highness the King of Wei must obey orders obediently and dare not do anything.
Not disobedient at all. She was just a concubine, not even a concubine. She was like a pig or a dog. She was killed and thrown into a mass grave outside the city. No one said a word about it.
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Li Tai hurried back to the main hall. As soon as he entered the room, he saw the princess sitting at the main seat with her father-in-law Yan Lide. He quickly went inside to greet her and said, "I didn't know that my father-in-law is here. I am not welcome at a distance. I apologize for my sin."
Yan Lide did not dare to put on the airs of his father-in-law Taishan in front of the prince, so he immediately stood up and returned the courtesy: "I have something important to discuss with you, so I didn't inform you in advance. Please don't take it personally."
Princess Wei stamped her feet and said angrily: "I'm already so angry, but you two are so polite and so polite, I'm so worried!"
Li Tai was surprised and asked Yan Lide to take a seat. Yan Lide did not dare to take the main seat, so he asked the king of Wei to take the seat and he sat at the bottom.
He hurriedly asked: "What happened?"
He knew that his princess had always been scheming, and she was even more calm in the face of danger. She always sat firmly on the Diaoyutai. It was rare to see such an anxious look in front of her, which showed that things were unusual.
Yan Lide said: "This morning, Liu Ji sent someone to inform the ministers that Li Xiyu, the governor of Liangzhou, had sent a letter to your majesty to beg him to serve. At the same time, he advised your majesty to think carefully when making a deposit and not to be hasty. He also mentioned
Your Highness, you are rebellious and arrogant. Once you gain power, you will become arrogant and arrogant. You are like a Yangdi but not like a human king. You cannot be a heir apparent..."
Gu Yan/span Li Tai was stunned for a moment, his face changed drastically, he slapped the coffee table next to him, and cursed angrily: "Li Maoshen has done evil to the villain, it's far-fetched, he really deserves to be killed!"
He can't help but be angry.
Who is Li Xiyu?
This king was a native of Ankang, Jinzhou, and his ancestors were from the Li family in Longxi. He was from the same lineage as the Li and Tang royal families. The discussion should belong to the Guanlong line. But when Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty died in Jiangnan, Yin Shishi assisted the acting king Yang You.
He stuck to Chang'an and refused to listen to Li Xiyu's plan. He rushed to Jinyang in anger and defected to his great ancestor Li Yuan.
His brother Li Xizhi surrendered to Xiao Mian that year, and later joined the Tang Dynasty under the leadership of Li Xiyu. In the fourth year of Wude, brothers Li Xizhi and Li Xiyu mobilized more than 60 prefectures and counties in Lingnan to join the Tang Dynasty.
Later, it was completely destroyed. The great ancestor Li Yuan appointed the ambassador of Jiangnan Province. Li Xiaogong, the king of Zhaojun, appointed Li Xinzhi as the general manager of Guizhou. Li Xiyu became the imperial minister and was later promoted to the governor of Liangzhou.
During the "Xuanwumen Incident", the two brothers, one in Jiangnan and the other in Longxi, tried their best to suppress all local forces, so that His Majesty Li Er could successfully pacify the world and made great contributions. They can be said to be His Majesty Li Er's confidants among the governors of various places.
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Such a person said that Li Tai "resembles Yang Emperor, but not like a human king". Not only will it leave an impression of fear and suspicion in His Majesty Li Er's mind towards him as a prince, but it will also tell His Majesty Li Er that Jiangnan,
Longxi and Longxi refused to accept King Wei as the crown prince...
This is a fatal blow to Li Tai!
When the imperial power changes, the first priority is not how to continue the national policy, not how to forge ahead and make further progress, but how to stabilize the world!
Stability is the foundation of everything.
When the people in the world are dissatisfied with a certain prince becoming the crown prince, once this prince becomes the crown prince, it will cause turmoil in various places and the hearts of the people will be unstable. Which emperor can act regardless of his own will?
Unexpectedly, Li Tai got angry a little early, before Yan Lide finished speaking...
Yan Lide was paused by Li Tai's rage, and then said awkwardly: "...Except for Li Xiyu, there are also many imperial censors who also hold this view, thinking that His Highness is negligent and overly talented, which may not necessarily be true.
He is a wise king in the prosperous age, and now many officials have begun to come to the throne one after another."
Li Tai's face turned even darker. Most of the imperial censors in the court were subordinates of Xiao Yu...
No matter how conceited he was, he was still a little panicked at this moment. He looked at the princess and asked, "What should I do?"
He kept saying that he would not compete for the crown prince, and he was indeed determined to do so at the beginning. He wanted to devote himself wholeheartedly to the education of the Tang Dynasty and achieve an everlasting reputation. But now his father, Emperor Yi, is determined to become the crown prince, and it is most likely that he will not compete for the crown prince.
It was he and Li Zhi who succeeded him as the crown prince, and his already dried-up heart was inevitably ready to move.
With covetous hearts and a mind of gain and loss, it is naturally difficult to remain calm in the face of criticism. The reason why he loves and respects his princess is that the princess has always been calm and can often make the right decision at critical moments to ensure
maximum profit.
Princess Yan sighed and said softly: "Your Highness has no prestige now, but no team. It seems that in such a critical time of life and death, who will charge for Your Highness, regardless of gains and losses? No matter how high the prestige is, if there is no team to match it,
The props are nothing more than castles in the air, mirrors, flowers and moons in the water. Not only are they of no use, but they attract the wind, and the crime of carrying a jade will attract criticism and slander from the contemptuous people. It will easily lead to the disaster of overthrow, and there will be no recovery. "
Yan Lide on the side was stroking his beard and nodded repeatedly, feeling very pleased.
Although my daughter is not a man, she is extremely intelligent. She not only understands the principles, but is also decisive in killing.
Li Tai was so anxious that he slapped his thigh: "Of course I understand these things. At this time, the princess should give me an idea, what should I do?"
Once word spreads about Li Xiyu and others, it will be a huge blow to him. It will not only affect his father's decision, but also attract more people to flock to impeach him, directly shaking his prestige and status.
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Princess Yan was sitting upright, her dignified face not a little anxious. She thought about it carefully and said slowly: "Your Highness's first priority right now is to bring Fang Jun and the officials from the East Palace over."
Li Tai was stunned for a moment, shook his head and said: "How difficult is it? These people are loyal to the prince. I have long wanted to win over them for my own use, but I have been unable to find a way. There is nothing I can do."
Most of the subordinate officials of the East Palace were arranged by the emperor when the prince was canonized. Over the years, they have been tied to the interests of the East Palace. They have both prospered and suffered losses. How easy is it to get off the ship temporarily? If you continue to follow the prince, the prince will be in trouble in the future.
Even if it is abolished, everyone can get a good reputation of "sticking to the end", and the official career may not be cut off. However, if you "choose a good tree to live in" halfway, you will be regarded as an "errant" by the world, your reputation will be ruined, and your official career will be hopeless.
In the face of the violent attack by the Guanlong army with dozens of times the force, he had not wavered in his resolve and had always supported the prince unswervingly. How could he turn to his side at this time?
The princess concealed her wisdom, her eyes were clear, her face was radiant, and she said word by word: "It's very simple. Your Highness only needs to make an oath. No matter what in the future, you will treat the prince and his children well, and you will never betray him!"