Chapter 34 Every family has a hard-to-read scripture
It was late at night, but the lamp was still lit in the East Palace because Li Shimin had not rested yet.
He has inherited the throne and should logically live in Taiji Palace. However, since his father Li Yuan did not mention anything about moving away, Li Shimin did not dare to say anything, so he had to stay in the East Palace and handle all matters in the East Palace.
There is actually a reason why Li Shimin swallowed his anger so much. Although Li Shimin killed his brother and usurped power during the Xuanwu Sect affairs, and it seemed that he did not recognize his relatives, he treated his father Li Yuan with fear. In addition to the love between father and son,
, Li Yuan's influence in the court also made Li Shimin very afraid.
Because Li Shimin's aura was too dazzling, the evaluation of Li Yuan in later film and television works and novels was mostly unfair. In fact, although Li Yuan's talents and strategies were not as good as Li Shimin's, they were not far behind. Just imagine,
How could he be able to unify the world at the end of the Sui Dynasty when all the heroes came together? How could it be possible without a strategy? Later generations gave most of the credit for the Li family's victory in the world to Li Shimin, but don't forget that when Li Shimin marched with Li Yuan to fight, he was only seventeen or eighteen years old.
He can never be the one who actually formulates the strategy. Of course, he has some merit, but it is not enough to determine the general trend of the world.
Li Yuan was a man of both civil and military skills. When he was young, Li Yuan was good at martial arts and was especially good at archery. He never missed a shot. There is an idiom called "selected on the screen", which means that Li Yuan shot an arrow into the eye of a peacock on the screen from a hundred meters away.
, and thus won the favor of Dou, the daughter of a noble family, who was Li Shimin’s mother. Li Yuan also has a record. Throughout the five thousand years of history, Li Yuan was the fastest among the founding emperors to unify China. Li Yuan’s military achievements
Talent is not reflected in how brave he is on the battlefield, but in his overall planning. When the Tang Dynasty established the country and defeated all the heroes, it was precisely because of his central planning and rapid support that he could win every battle and conquer powerful enemies.
During the Xuanwumen Incident, Li Shimin killed two brothers and eliminated all those who threatened his throne. As a result, even if Li Yuan did not pass the throne, he would have to pass it on because there was no one left to pass it on. The Tiance Mansion was so powerful that
After the deaths of Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, no other heir of Li Yuan could compete with Li Shimin. Even if Li Yuan insisted on passing the throne to others, he would eventually be taken away by Li Shimin. But this does not mean that after the Xuanwumen incident, Li Shimin
He could unscrupulously force Li Yuan to take the throne. He didn't have the ability at that time. The Xuanwu Gate change was Li Shimin's desperate move. Not many people responded at first. It was the lobbying efforts of Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others.
, was finally implemented. The ministers in the DPRK at that time were all Li Yuan's ministers. If he firmly did not recognize Li Shimin, Li Shimin might not be able to achieve his wish. This is also true. After the Xuanwu Gate incident, Li Shimin only sought the position of prince and did not dare to do anything.
He made concessions and often went to the Taiji Palace to see Li Yuan, explaining the reasons why he had no choice. When he talked about emotional points, he would often cry until he fainted. Seeing this, Li Yuan also knew that what Li Shimin said was true. If he hadn't really driven him to a panic,
He didn't necessarily dare to take such a big risk. Moreover, his second son was dead and could not be resurrected. He was thinking about the past and suddenly felt discouraged. It was under such circumstances that he proposed the Zen position.
At first, Li Shimin did not dare to take over. His position as the crown prince had come from a wrong path. If he forced Li Yuan to abdicate, he was worried that he would not be able to escape his stigma in the history. But his repeated refusals made Li Yuan feel disgusted. You
You have already killed your brothers, and you still want to leave a good name in history? No, I will never let you get what you want. So a ridiculous scene happened. Li Shimin was determined not to accept it, and Li Yuan had to abdicate. The trouble came to the end.
, Li Yuan simply threw the emperor's crown on the ground, and Li Shimin had no choice but to inherit the throne. But from this moment on, the emotional settlement between father and son was forged.
Li Yuan began to find ways to trouble Li Shimin. The emperor should live in Tai Chi Palace, right? I won't move out, let's see if you dare to say anything! People's livelihood has been ruined by wars for years, right? I want to be extremely luxurious, with food, clothing and clothing.
The degree is doubling year after year, and it is not one or two times, but ten times or twenty times. If you think of lychees today, you will eat them tomorrow, no matter how many horses you have to die on the way? The emperor has a draft every three years, and he has a draft once a year.
Some of the concubines in the Taiji Palace were about the same age as Li Shimin's daughter, and their words and actions were already unsightly.
It was okay if things went well, but if things went a little bit wrong, Li Shimin would be called in to belittle him. He would say anything unpleasant, but Li Shimin didn't dare to say anything back. He was scolded so badly that he would often throw himself into Empress Changsun's arms and cry bitterly.
Even the emperor would not be able to handle such a father. Li Shimin was a wise monarch and would not harm public affairs for personal gain. All Li Yuan's expenses were covered by the palace funds. As Li Yuan's expenses increased, his expenses increased.
During this period, Li Shimin had to start "sparing on food and clothing". The monthly salary of the concubines in the palace was reduced, and all the remaining money was given to Li Yuan for squandering.
But even though he was so short of money, Li Shimin was never stingy with the rewards for his ministers. This time he pacified the Turks, and he really got a lot of war profits from the Turks' nobles. Logically speaking, Li Shimin took a few percent into the internal coffers, and no one would
What could he say? But he didn't ask for a penny, and all the rewards were given to the meritorious people according to their merits. This shows that Li Shimin's mind is indeed worthy of the title of 'Khan of Heaven'.
Among the two shadows under the lamp, besides Li Shimin, there is another person. The monarch and his ministers are far and near. It is midnight, and the only one who can stay with Li Shimin without avoiding suspicion is Sun Wuji, the eldest son of Zhao Guogong. Before the Xuanwu Sect incident,
, Li Shimin was forced into a desperate situation by Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji. The old generals of the Qin Palace were also separated. Even Fang Xuanling left. Only Changsun Wuji stood firmly beside Li Shimin, making suggestions for him and running around.
Not only that, Changsun Wuji is also Li Shimin's brother-in-law, and his sister is Li Shimin's eldest grandson, Queen. The two have known each other since they were young, so after Li Shimin ascended the throne, no matter what official or position Changsun Wuji held, he
They are all recognized as the number one person in the DPRK, and no one dares to deny them.
Changsun Wuji came today, and there was nothing important. He just accompanied Li Shimin to read the memorials. The war was not over, and there were many more memorials than when nothing happened. Li Shimin couldn't stand it alone, so he called Changsun Wuji and gave him half of it.
, it is evident that he is so honored and favored.
Changsun Wuji can make his own decisions on small matters, but Li Shimin can make his own decisions on major matters. Changsun Wuji will never go overboard. He is a very smart and well-measured person. It is precisely because of this that Li Shimin can use him with confidence. I don’t know.
How many nights did the monarch and his ministers sit opposite each other like this, holding candles and talking at night, finalizing one major event after another.