If there is progress, there will be progress. The choice of emperor still cannot be decided hastily.
Although he already had some understanding and decision in his mind, he still thought he should take a look at these sons.
It would be nice to learn about it again.
then.
Li Er then continued: "Wang De, please give me a seat so that the princes can all sit down and talk."
"yes."
Wang De had no choice but to take the order and call his eunuchs to bring some chairs.
But in this case.
The princes became more and more frightened, they were afraid that something big would happen.
What if this is just the calm before the storm.
But what to do.
hiss……
After thinking of this, a prince quickly said: "Father, I wonder why you asked me to come here?"
They were still very curious.
To call people over with such a big fanfare, something big must have happened.
In other words, what should my father have to announce?
Therefore, many people's eyes became bright and alert. Li Er called them all over and explained that this matter was also related to them.
Li Er glanced at these people and said: "I know you are doubtful. I am asking you to come here this time because I have something I want to ask your opinion on."
"Father, please speak."
Li Tai was the first to express his position, thinking that he had the upper hand and thought that he would be able to attract his father's attention.
The other princes followed suit and said respectfully: "Father, please speak, I am all ears and ears."
Li Er's expression remained calm, as if he had not heard Li Tai's words, "Since you have made such a request, I will explain it to you."
then.
Li Er continued to talk and asked: "First question: Do you want to be the emperor?
If you have something in mind, you can tell me directly."
The princes: "..."
Isn't this too scary?
Isn't it too taboo for my father to ask this question?
After all, Li Chengqian is still the prince, after all, they don't have much ability.
To say that he has no thoughts about the throne is absolutely false.
But in front of your Majesty, they can't speak clearly directly, as that would be too embarrassing.
Besides, His Majesty Li Er is still watching.
This question is difficult to answer.
If you say it well, you will be given sub-questions, but if you say it poorly, you will be given a proposition.
In comparison, they felt that this issue was Li Er's test.
Maybe he is just waiting for everyone's answer.
Although I don’t know whether the guesses in my mind are true or false, most of them are definitely true.
really.
His Highness Li Er indeed wanted to test the situation. He wanted to see what his useless bastard sons were thinking.
He can tell at a glance whether it is true or false.
for a while.
All the princes looked at each other, and I looked at you, and they all looked at each other unfavorably.
But while Li Chengqian was still there, and while his position as prince still existed, no one dared to make a mistake.
So naturally no one would say that he wanted to be the emperor.
In that case, I am afraid that His Majesty Li Er will be furious.
Anyway, the princes present felt that Li Er's question just now must be to test them.
None of the princes are fools.
So they all started talking.
"Returning to my father, I have never thought about becoming an emperor. In my opinion, it would be just fine to be an ordinary free prince."
"That's right, I think so too. I hope my father will understand clearly."
"My son has never dared to covet the throne. Brother Gao Ming is young, powerful, gentle, elegant, talented, and has the honor of a prince. He is the best candidate for the throne of emperor."
"That's right, I also think we should give our full support to my eldest brother."
"The eldest brother is the prince, so of course he is the emperor of the Tang Dynasty."
"..."
After hearing the words of these bastard sons, Li Er felt inexplicably helpless.
His face looks so ugly.
These people probably thought that Li Er was just testing people's hearts.
But I don't know.
In fact, he really wanted to know what these princes were thinking. If possible, he would like to hear their opinions.
After a while.
There was silence in the main hall. The princes looked at me and I looked at you, and they were a little bit dumbfounded.
It's unclear.
Their thoughts are really surprising, and also really terrifying.
Li Er had no choice but to continue: "Since you don't want to say anything, let's go in order and tell everyone their reasons."
"..."
His Majesty Li Er's words made people very angry and dumbfounded.
Come on.
No one can run away now.
No one can escape, they have to talk about it.
As for what my father wants to hear, he can only rely on his own methods to guess.
If you can guess it, it's a good thing; if you can't guess it, it's a bad thing. If you're not careful, you may end the game.
When it comes to their respective futures, the future is still very important.
After sorting it out, the third child, Li Ke, is the biggest, and now it’s his turn to speak.
Li Ke actually knew very well that no matter what Li Er thought in his heart, he could not become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.
No matter how peerless his talents are, no matter how good his talents are, because his mother-in-law is Concubine Yang, the blood flowing in his body is the blood of the previous dynasty.
So naturally he cannot be the emperor, nor can he have the chance to be the emperor.
Think about this.
Li Ke then stood up respectfully and said: "Father, I am your third son, but you must also know very well that because of Erchen's bloodline, I know very well that I cannot have a son."
If you have a chance to become an emperor, you may never have the opportunity to be an emperor in this life.
It is for these reasons that my son is also bold. Father, in fact, my son has no idea about the throne and gave up on it many years ago."
Li Er: "..."
Have you treated your son harshly over the years?
All of a sudden.
Li Er still felt quite guilty about Li Ke's son. After all, he was not her and Empress Changsun's child, so he didn't care as much as Li Chengqian and others.
Lameness is a given.
As soon as Li Ke said yes, the fourth prince Li Tai felt weird.
Without Li Ke standing in front of him, he smiled.
But he happened to be different.
Because he, Li Tai, is the son of Li Er and Empress Changsun, he can be regarded as a direct descendant.
And for so many years, he has been competing with Li Chengqian for favor, hoping to win the favor of His Majesty Li Er.
It's not a bad idea to take this opportunity to get involved in the lofty throne.
Thinking of this, Li Tai had to stand up and explain: "Father, my son and I have no idea about the position of emperor.
Besides, isn't the eldest brother the prince? If he wants to be the emperor, he should be the one to do it."
No matter how hard it was, it was not Li Tai's turn.
With this thought, Li Tai couldn't help but feel a little contradictory, but at this moment he had no choice.
Seeing that Li Er continued to look at him, Li Tai continued to say quietly: "Father, all my bitter words are spoken from the bottom of my heart. I hope you will understand clearly."
Check out the ghost.
Li Er almost lost his temper and carried it on his back.
He originally thought that the fourth son, Mrs. Li, had some ideas about the throne. At least he should be brave enough to answer the question just now.
But Li Tai's answer just now made him really disappointed.
"It's simply unbearable."
Li Er secretly gave Li Tai a label, but it didn't seem to be a big deal.
They are all a bunch of guys who dare to think but not do anything, a bunch of trash.
All of a sudden.
Li Er actually complained about these people coming. He was really angry at them for not fighting and hated them for not knowing how to be brave.
Many people probably thought that it was Li Er who was testing him, but in fact, did he need to test him like this?
Not needed at all.
Next.
The fifth son, the sixth son, the seventh son, and even the eighth son all started to answer.
Everyone's words have the same meaning, that is: Due to various reasons, I don't want to, and I can't, be the emperor.
As for who will be the throne, they also made it clear that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Li Chengqian is still the Crown Prince and has not given up, so it is most suitable for him to inherit the throne.
The meaning of these princes made His Majesty Li Er want to stare them to death several times, if this was possible.
"If Gao Ming was willing to be the emperor and take over, why would it be so difficult for me?"
What a bunch of hateful guys.
Soon, it was the turn of the ninth son, Li Zhi. He raised his head weakly, and first glanced at the many ministers and his brother who had been intercepted.
Then, Li Zhi said: "Father, my son is also loyal to you. Even if you give me thousands of courages, I wouldn't dare to think of it."
There must be no mistakes in this regard.
"but……"
Laojiu Li Zhi continued: "However, if you really have an idea, I will still be willing to sacrifice myself and follow your instructions."
That's right.
Finally, a rival has arrived.
very nice.
Li Er nodded with satisfaction and said: "Pheasant slave, I didn't expect that you know me better. With so many people, you are the only one who dares to say this, haha!"
The princes: "..."
They suddenly realized that they seemed to have missed something.
But he couldn't figure out what he missed because Li Er didn't say anything clearly.
Laojiu Li Zhi was also slightly stunned, and said: "Father, do you think what I said is right?"
In fact, he was just talking nonsense, just talking nonsense.
He never expected that His Majesty Li Er would agree with his statement, nor did he expect that Li Er would praise him like this.
I was really overjoyed.
This was a bit embarrassing, and Li Zhi quickly added: "Father, whatever you say is right, and I will only listen to you."
The implication is: If you want Li Zhi to be the emperor, then he will be the emperor; if you don't need him to be the emperor, then he will not be the emperor.
Anyway, Li Zhi also knew very well that matters such as who should be the emperor were actually just a matter of his father's thoughts.
He said whoever can do it can do it.
If he says someone cannot be a person, then that person really cannot be a person.
Many people envy Laojiu Li Zhi. Look, this is the real Jian Zai Di Xin.
Laojiu Li Zhi is really not that simple.
Although none of these princes knew the purpose and significance of the questions Li Er just asked.
However, they know that Laojiu Li Zhi may be getting rich, and the answer just now is the best explanation.
really.
The next moment Li Er continued to ask: "Second question: What do you think of the current environment in Datang?"
This problem is huge.
It's also very vague.
But the main target of the question is Li Zhi, and Li Er's eyes are mainly on him.
Come all at once.
Li Er was also looking forward to Li Zhi's answer. What would he think of his ninth son?
I'm really looking forward to it.
"Maybe Pheasant Slave will really surprise me?"
His Majesty Li Er thought in his mind, "If Pheasant Nu is really capable, with his character he should be able to be a conservative emperor.
In this way, even if I go to heaven and re-establish heaven, I can rest assured."
Then again, even if something happens to Li Zhi when he rules the Tang Dynasty, as long as he, Li Er, is still alive, he can put things right.
To put it bluntly, as long as Li Er and Li Shimin are still alive, even a different emperor can do it.
Based on these thoughts, and because he had no worries, he knew very well that what he needed was a conservative emperor, a generous and kind emperor, and even an obedient emperor.
Apart from Li Chengqian, among the many princes, Li Ke was the most outstanding, but Li Ke's bloodline and identity made Li Er exclude him immediately.
Therefore, after comprehensive consideration, only Lao Jiu and Li Zhi can do it.
Li Er murmured to himself: "Then, should I ask the pheasant slave to prepare?"