Li Shimin felt a little more relaxed knowing that he had only the remaining life span. What he was afraid of was sudden death without warning, and with these twenty-three days, he could safely arrange everything and put everything together.
The power of the Tang Empire was smoothly transferred to the next successor.
"My dear brother, I will commend you again in the morning court two days later."
Li Shimin covered his mouth with a brocade handkerchief and coughed, then said.
Tang Monk hurried back to Chang'an, and what was being received now was only a private royal banquet. As for Tang Monk's reward, it could not be decided in such a hurry, but it needed to be reviewed by the political hall before being finalized. If the imperial edict issued by the emperor did not cross the three provinces,
Verification is just a central purpose without political endorsement.
The court has its own reward system. If you act recklessly, the country will be ruined. This is not only true for Tang Monk, but also for other people's rewards.
Tang Monk heard this and knew that Li Shimin wanted him to step aside temporarily. He clasped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness. I, this poor monk, will step down for the time being."
Under the leadership of the female officer, the four masters and disciples rushed to Inspiration Temple to stay temporarily.
Inspiration Temple is located in Xinchangfang in Yanxing Gate of Chang'an City. It was built in the second year of Emperor Kaihuang's reign in the Sui Dynasty. It became the famous Qinglong Temple in later generations. However, it has not yet changed its name in the Jingyun period.
After Tang Seng and others left for a while, Li Shimin asked Li Zhi and the maids and eunuchs in the palace to retreat temporarily, leaving only him, Empress Changsun, and Bai Gui. "Bai Qing, I know you are among the gods.
He will not participate in worldly affairs. Now that the prince has been deposed due to rebellion, among the two remaining sons of Guanyin, Qingque, the second son, is your disciple. You know his character, so you don’t need me to raise him. The third son, Li Zhi, has a pure and kind temperament.
, he has won my heart deeply, and I...want to make him the crown prince, I wonder what Bai Qing thinks?"
His true intention was to make Wei Wang Li Tai the prince and test Bai Gui first. But he thought about it and gave up the idea. Even though Bai Gui had a good relationship with him, Bai Gui would annoy him by testing him like this.
It's not like the British prince Li Ji is noble. After being demoted, he still has to express gratitude to the king for his kindness.
Li Zhi... has a kind and honest personality?
Bai Gui also didn't know how Li Shimin, the British chief, could "know people unknown". You must know that Li Zhi got involved with Wu Meiniang. Although this kind of thing was not uncommon in the Li Tang royal family, it was dirty Tang Dynasty, but Li Zhi's unfilial piety was also
It can show some. But then he thought about it and realized that it was right. Li Shimin was different from many emperors. Because his legitimate son was born to Empress Changsun, he loved him very much and could never doubt his own son.
"There are direct descendants, but there are no direct descendants."
Bai Gui pondered for a while and replied.
The king of Wei, Li Tai, treated his teacher with great respect and showed constant filial piety every year. Even though he came to the world less often, Li Tai built a shrine for him and paid homage to him every day. Even though there were mostly false feelings, it was still better than nothing.
. Now that Li Shimin asked him about establishing a heir apparent, he would not stab Li Tai in the back.
"However, the green bird is not as wise as the pheasant slave."
Li Shimin replied.
The prince Li Chengqian was deposed, so in order of succession, the second son Li Tai was the eldest son. According to the eldest son inheritance system inherited from the Zhou Dynasty, Wei King Li Tai should succeed. But he saw that Li Tai was so aggressive towards the prince Li Chengqian, and he was worried about Li Tai's succession.
After taking the throne, the brothers will fight against each other...
"What is virtuous?"
Bai Gui asked, "The king of Wei taught his skills to his ministers, and his literature and art are the best among your Majesty's disciples. The king of Wei is old and has experienced political affairs for a long time. He will be loved by the people in the future... Such a king should be called a wise man."
Character."
It does him no good to praise King Li Zhi of the Jin Dynasty. Moreover, what he said is also true. There is no doubt about Li Zhi's talent. However, today's Li Zhi is completely suppressed by his two brothers. Even if he is not the legitimate son, "
Li Ke, the king of Wu who is like me in Yingguo, is also far better than Li Zhi at this moment.
Li Shimin's eyes were much more complicated.
It's not enough that he likes his third son, Li Zhi. There are many factors to consider when establishing a prince. Without Bai Gui's influence outside, with his power as emperor, he could demote the King of Wei and his party and replace his own emperor.
The party surrendered to Li Zhi, thus allowing Li Zhi to take control of the power. However, there are many variable factors in the imperial party. Who knows whether the members of the imperial party have now taken refuge with King Li Tai of Wei.
"Your Majesty, please forgive me for speaking frankly." Queen Changsun couldn't help but remonstrate after listening to it for so long: "The dispute between Qingque and Cheng Qian was caused by your indulgence. Now Cheng Qian has made a mistake, and you don't like it.
I killed Qingque, but Qingque...why is it like this? If Qingque is a pheasant slave, I think your Majesty, you will also be disgusted with the pheasant slave."
"Three children, the palms of the hands and the backs of the hands are all flesh, and I am reluctant to abandon any of them."
She added again.
Li Shimin was startled for a moment, then nodded and said: "Mr. Guanyin, what you said makes sense. I was the one who forced Cheng Qian and Qing Que. If I hadn't delegated power to Qing Que, then Cheng Qian wouldn't have..."
He thought of himself. His father Li Yuan had done the same thing in the past. He delegated power to him and secretly made him the crown prince. The former Li Shimin was now the King of Wei, Li Tai.
"But if we set up Qingque, we will kill each other and continue my mistakes."
Li Shimin sighed.
He didn't know whether King Li Tai of Wei would kill the crown prince Li Chengqian after he succeeded to the throne. But the two had been fighting for the throne for so many years, and their brotherly love had faded. They had long been at war with each other. Without his pressure, Li Tai became the emperor, and Chengdu became the capital in 89 years.
He will not let Li Chengqian go. Li Zhi, on the other hand, is not involved in the fight for the right to be the heir. The relationship between him and his two brothers is also good, and fratricide may be avoidable.
"As an ordinary person, I can't help but experience this and make Bai Qing laugh." Li Shimin calmed down, smiled at Bai Gui, and then continued: "Anyway, I still have twenty-three days to live, so there is no need to rush."
"The matter of the throne is His Majesty's family matter, and Pindao is just a suggestion."
Bai Gui shook his head and said.
He previously called himself a minister, but now he calls himself a "principal", which means he intends to no longer participate in the dispute over the establishment of the crown prince. Otherwise, the emperor has no family affairs, and family affairs are also state affairs. Of course, he has already expressed his attitude before and supports the king of Wei
Succession. Even if he takes a step back at this moment, Li Shimin must consider his opinion.
Now that Li Shimin has trouble making a choice, there is no need to elaborate further.
Taking a step back can sometimes yield unexpected benefits.
Li Shimin felt a little at ease after hearing this.
After a moment of silence, seeing that neither the emperor nor the queen spoke again, Bai Gui mentioned another matter, "Back in Sanxing Town, Zhong Kui, the true exorcist king, once helped Pindao, and Pindao also promised him that he would be willing to
Help him build another temple to worship him, and please do this small favor for Pindao."
After that, he told Li Shimin all about Zhong Kui.
Zhong Kui was knocked to death on a palace pillar when he was passing the Jinshi examination during the Wude period. Later, Tang Gaozu Li Yuan was buried in a red robe. Li Shimin was the minister of the Shangshu Province at that time. There was no palace examination at that time, and the Jinshi subject examination was
The examination of the Ministry of Rites of Shangshu Province was presided over by Li Shimin.
Therefore, after Bai Gui told Zhong Kui's name and deeds, Li Shimin instantly remembered Zhong Kui he met when he was young.
"It turns out it's this person..."
"I didn't expect that this person would also be blessed and become the True Exorcist Lord, and have a position in the underworld."
Li Shimin's tone was slightly envious.
He couldn't get the Sutra of Immortality, and when his life was about to end, he naturally admired the positions of immortal officials in heaven and ghosts and gods in the underworld. When he heard that Zhong Kui, one by one, the scholars who went to Beijing to take the exam got this position, how could he not be heartbroken?
envious.
Bai Gui held a whisk in his hand and said nothing.
According to his opinion, even if Li Shimin is not the Emperor Ziwei who descends to earth, he is still an emperor who has received the destiny of Ziwei. After his death, he will be ranked in the immortal class, and Emperor Ziwei will return to his throne, or he will become the assistant of Emperor Ziwei. In short, his status is not much different.
.
The ghosts and gods in the underworld are much more contemptible than the officials in heaven.
"I didn't expect that our dynasty would have so many immortals and gods, including Judge Cui, Zhong Kui, Prime Minister Wei, Bai Qing, you, Shu Bao, Jing De and so on. This is my honor."
Li Shimin sighed with emotion.
Although Judge Cui was an official of the Wude Dynasty, he was familiar with him. All the immortals and gods of the Zhenguan Dynasty who followed were used by him...
"After I confer the title of Master Xuanzang, I will confer the title of Zhong Kui."
Li Shimin agreed.
For him, awarding Zhong Kui, the true exorcist, is nothing, a favor without any cost. If he goes to the underworld in the future, maybe Zhong Kui will help him a lot. Even if Zhong Kui can't help him temporarily, but he has a good relationship with him.
A ghost is also a good thing.
"Pindao, please retire."
After finishing talking about Zhong Kui, Bai Gui no longer had any need to stay in the palace, so he resigned and wanted to leave.
…
After leaving the palace.
Bai Gui didn't take a few steps when he bumped into the carved chariot of Wei King Li Tai.
Apparently, King Li Tai of Wei had been waiting outside for a long time.
"I've only met the teacher."
Li Tai got off the carriage and bowed in salute.
"Get in the carriage."
Bai Gui nodded, dropped these words, and floated into the carriage.
There are few things in the world that make him afraid. In the past, he avoided talking about Li Tai's fight for the throne because he did not have the strength to interfere in such matters. But it is different now.
Although things have a slight impact on him, he is still under full control.
Li Tai's face lit up and he hurriedly entered the carriage.
The horse-drawn carriages moved swiftly.
"Teacher, I heard that you and Master Xuanzang returned to Chang'an and entered the palace. So I waited outside the palace gate, wondering where my father was..."
The emperor was about to die soon, and there were some rumors about the evildoers in the palace. Li Tai was the best candidate to compete for the throne, so it was not a surprise to learn some secrets in the palace.
Anyone with a discerning eye can see that when Li Shimin recruits Bai Gui for secret talks, the reserve will most likely be mentioned.
"Your Majesty wants to make King Jin the emperor."
Bai Gui glanced at Wei Wang Li Tai and saw that he was panicking, and said calmly: "But I thought it was inappropriate and put His Majesty in order of eldest and youngest. However, what Your Majesty will do next remains to be seen."
As Li Tai's teacher, he had no need to hide this matter.
On the contrary, if Li Tai becomes emperor, the benefits to him will definitely be huge. Anyway, it is just something that can be easily helped, and there is no reason to avoid talking about it. As for Li Shimin, Li Shimin did not let him keep it secret. Li Shimin asked him,
Another plan was to use his mouth to tell Li Tai about the matter, and then test Li Tai's reaction...
Tiandijun's personal teacher, he is Li Tai's teacher, so the possibility of favoring Jin Wang Li Zhi in this matter is very small.
"Teacher..., is there any way you can help me?"
Li Tai pondered for a while and asked.
Seeing that Li Shimin was still unwilling to appoint him as the crown prince, he had long been suspicious. But he had always been lucky, thinking that this was Li Shimin's test for him.
"Your Majesty, if you become the emperor and empress, you will not treat the deposed prince and other princes harshly."
Bai Guidao.
What Li Shimin is afraid of is that his brothers will fight against each other, kill each other, and repeat his mistakes. So what Li Tai has to do at this time is to reassure Li Shimin.
"Write when I get back alone."
Li Tai nodded.
Compared to the throne, a promise is nothing.
"If something can't be done, there's no need to force it." Bai Gui shook his head and sighed, "It's not bad to be a rich and idle king, but the job of emperor is not necessarily easy to do."
As soon as he finished speaking, he left quickly.
He had done everything he could to help Li Tai. No matter how much he did, it would inevitably destroy the friendship between him and Li Shimin.
In fact, in addition to begging the emperor Li Shimin, there is another way to fight for the throne. That is to go to Wu Jue and let Buddhism support him.
But this is not safe, and killing someone to steal his wife is not uncommon.
Soon after.
Bai Gui returned to Bai Zhai.
As Li Zhi said, someone was cleaning the white house on time, and the dust had not yet fallen. He sat in the bedroom, holding a purple treasure mirror, and said to himself: "The calamity of Journey to the West is over, and the world of these two calamities now looks like
, there is nothing to explore. After the meditation method is spread, it is time to go to other worlds."
If you want to become a golden immortal, breaking away from the timeline and merging with him and me is a quick way.
With the help of reincarnation, one can realize a little bit of the wonder of reincarnation.
And reincarnation also contains the rules of time.
He was thinking about something when suddenly there was a knock on the door.
"Is it him?"
Bai Gui waved the fly whisk and opened the door of the house.
The door of his house can be opened by ordinary people, but if a monk wants to come in, he will be attacked by the light of the mirror hanging at the door. People who know a little about etiquette will usually knock on the door politely if they encounter this obstacle.
The person coming was none other than Sun Wukong.
"Taoist Master Bai." Sun Wukong entered the room and frowned: "After my old grandson and master stayed in the guest room of Qinglong Temple, a nun from Ganye Temple came and said that he wanted to meet the master..."
"I see this nun with my fiery eyes and golden eyes. She has a trace of Buddha nature."
He didn't have a bad feeling towards Buddhism, but he didn't have a good impression either. Seeing this doubt, he thought that Bai Gui was also in Chang'an, so he came to ask. Bai Gui was a high-ranking official in heaven and knew many more secrets than he did.
.
"nun?"
Bai Gui frowned and said: "You and Master Xuanzang and others are Buddhist scripture collectors. If Buddhism wants to spread in the East, you need scripture preachers. This nun should be related to this."
Sun Wukong will become a Buddha soon. This secret is not a secret in Buddhism. Only ordinary people keep it secret. Including the gods in heaven, there are not a few people who know.
Sun Wukong is extremely intelligent and not a talkative person.
Sun Wukong understood and did not continue to ask.
He was just curious about this matter, so he asked about it. After knowing the reason, he was no longer interested in answering the matter.