Li Shimin couldn't help but look at Changsun Wuji, and then asked: "Auxiliary machine, what do you think about this matter?"
Suddenly, the eyes of all civil and military officials in the court were focused on Changsun Wuji.
Almost everyone believed that Changsun Wuji would strongly oppose it.
Firstly, this is not in line with the national system. Secondly, it makes the King of Shu too powerful and seriously threatens the status of the prince, which will definitely lay the foundation for future disaster.
But what is surprising is that Changsun Wuji said calmly: "To report to the emperor, I believe that the king of Shu has made great achievements and deserves a heavy reward. The emperor's appointment is exactly what I want!"
Changsun Wuji's words were like dropping a huge boulder on a calm lake, causing a huge storm.
accepted?
accepted!
Duke Zhao actually agreed!
How can this be?
Especially for the prince Li Chengqian, Li Shimin would take him by his side whenever there was any major event recently to cultivate his ability to handle affairs.
At this time, he was even more stunned and looked at Changsun Wuji in disbelief.
Changsun Wuji looked calm, as if he didn't notice the gazes of the ministers.
Even Changsun Wuji supported the emperor's decision, which made other civil servants feel a little confused, and they were all trying to figure out Changsun Wuji's intentions.
As a result, no one objected to the appointment, and it was passed smoothly.
It went smoothly, even Li Shimin didn't expect that it would be so simple!
After going to court, not long after Changsun Wuji returned home, someone reported that the prince wanted to see him.
Changsun Wuji frowned slightly and ordered the prince to be led into the living room.
There is a way to receive guests. Ordinary friends or distinguished friends will naturally be received in the living room.
Confidants are usually received in the study room.
We are as close as family, there is no need to avoid any taboos, we will receive you directly in the back hall.
In the past, when the prince came, there was no need to avoid taboos and he always went directly to the back hall.
But this time, he was directly introduced into the living room, which made the prince stunned.
Not long after, Changsun Wuji appeared. The prince saluted to Changsun Wuji and said, "I have met my uncle."
Changsun Wuji looked at the prince deeply, and then said: "Prince, you shouldn't come on this trip."
Hearing this, the prince couldn't help but be shocked.
Then the prince remembered that he was indeed Meng Lang on this trip.
Everyone knows that Changsun Wuji is the prince's uncle and is firmly on the prince's side.
At this time, the blood relationship brings an innate position that cannot be changed.
Therefore, there is no problem for the prince to come to the house every time.
But now that the emperor had just appointed the King of Shu as the Jiedushi of Jiannan Road, the prince couldn't wait to come to the house.
What do you want to do? Could it be that you have some objections to the emperor's grant?
Therefore, Changsun Wuji would tell him that he should not come this time.
But now, the prince really couldn't care about this anymore and couldn't help but ask: "Uncle, if the King of Shu controls the entire Jiannan Road, doesn't he become the King of Southwest?"
Once he became the King of the Southwest, there would be powerful forces competing for that position, which would have a strong impact on his position as crown prince.
This question is not only the prince's, but also the doubts in the hearts of other officials.
Hearing the prince's question, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but sigh, and then said sincerely: "Prince, you still don't understand the emperor's thoughts."
"The emperor loves Li Tai so much that he rewards him even more than you. Is it just because of his love?"
"Now that the King of Shu controls the entire Jiannan Road, this may not be a bad thing. This will attract everyone's attention to him."
"Even the emperor will always pay attention to him. Although this position was bestowed by the emperor, how can the emperor be 100% assured?"
After listening to Changsun Wuji's words, Li Chengqian couldn't help but look thoughtful on his face.
"Thank you uncle for your advice. I understand."
Changsun Wuji sighed and said: "Go, come here less often. If something happens, you can send a servant over. Also, your character must not be compromised! Your Highness, you must remember that your opponent is only yourself!"
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These words were spoken by Changsun Wuji from the bottom of his heart.
In the entire Tang Dynasty, even if Changsun Wuji did not know Li Shimin the best, he was at least ranked among the top five.
He knew very well that as long as the prince behaved correctly, no one could take away his position as prince.
But if he indulges himself, it's hard to tell.
Her sister, Empress Changsun, has three sons, Prince, Li Tai and Li Zhi.
Let’s not talk about Li Zhi, he is still young.
The person Changsun Wuji dislikes the most is Li Tai.
Because Li Tai relied on the emperor's favor, many times he didn't even take his uncle seriously.
If he is eventually crowned emperor, Changsun Wuji feels that he may not reap the rewards.
Therefore, now Changsun Wuji really wants the prince to secure his position.
After being scolded by Changsun Wuji, the prince respectfully agreed and left immediately.
Whether he listened or not is unclear.
Looking at the prince's leaving figure, Changsun Wuji couldn't help but sigh.
The prince's recent performance made him extremely disappointed.
…
Soon, the imperial edict was issued, and the King of Shu served as the governor of the entire Jiannan Road and controlled the entire Jiannan Road.
The Tang Dynasty agreed to Tuyuhun's request, Fushun was named Khan and Prince of Xiping, and Tuyuhun officially became a vassal state of the Tang Dynasty.
After the news came, the staff in the Shu Palace were all happy and excited.
Because the King of Shu's promotion means that they will also be promoted.
The greater the power of Shu kings, the higher their worth.
It was indeed the right thing to follow the King of Shu in the first place.
For those soldiers who went to war, everyone was rewarded.
This time, Fushun directly provided Jiannan Road with hundreds of thousands of cattle and sheep as a reward for the army.
Regarding this point, Li Min secretly praised Fu Shun for being a good person.
They did not conquer Tuyuhun in vain.
If Fu Shun doesn't give it to them, they will have to take it themselves.
And if they take it for themselves, they won't just take it. It won't look good on both sides.
And if Fushun gave it to himself, he would at least miss him a little bit.
Now that he controls the entire Jiannan Road, Li Min's goal has been achieved.
The next step is how to develop and operate the entire Jiannan Road.
The area of Jiannan Road is extremely large and includes dozens of states.
The governance of Jiannan Road cannot be done like the governance of Yizhou.
However, after taking control of Jiannan Road, it will still be very beneficial to his Chinese Commercial Bank.
Originally, Zhonghua Trading Company had already opened a stall on Jiannan Road, and now it can become his base camp.
The imperial edict was issued, and Li Min began to prepare to take over the entire Jiannan Road.
The governors from all the states in Jiannan Province came to Yizhou to pay their respects. For a while, Li Min was very busy.