Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 181 Gao Shilian wants to withdraw? Monument to the Heroes of the Tang Dynasty
Gao Shilian's mood was very complicated.

He also marveled at the prince's growth and reputation, his extraordinary means and outstanding abilities.

He increasingly looks like a wise and virtuous ruler.

But lately I feel sad again.

The prince is becoming more and more powerful, and he rarely consults his two relatives before doing anything, showing signs of being autocratic and dictatorial.

Even this time, he knew he was wrong beforehand, but he was tough afterwards, not giving him a chance to make amends, and even escalated the incident to another irreconcilable level.

Draw the Jiangnan and Jiannan gentry into the game.

Causing a chain reaction in many parties.

In addition, the matter of Fang Xuanling also left him with a constant worry.

"Uncle is in a bad mood?"

"Is it because of the incident in Shandong?"

This kid Li Chengqian asked a question even though he knew the answer.

You are going there for them, how could you not know?

"clever!"

Gao Shilian sighed and said, "I am old now, and it will be difficult for me to assist you in your work in the future."

"Uncle, what are you talking about?" Li Chengqian asked in surprise, "You are in good health."

Chang Sun Chong and Li Zhi were also shocked. Gao Shilian was a Duke, the Right Prime Minister of the Secretariat, and also the Minister of Personnel. He could be said to be in a high position with great power.

He is also your Majesty's uncle, the Crown Prince's uncle.

Just based on this series of identities, his status is superior.

It can be said that there is no one in the court more honorable than him.

Speaking in the court would shock the powerful ministers.

Suddenly saying that you can’t assist the prince?
Is this going to abandon the prince?

But that's impossible. If I really want to give up supporting the prince, I can't come here to say it.

Just express your disapproval through other actions in private.

"I am fine, but I am old and my energy is not as good as before."

Gao Shilian explained, “I often make mistakes.”

What's wrong?
The biggest mistake at the moment is selecting beauties for the prince, and things have gotten out of hand.

As for the memorial to the Ministry of Rites that was suppressed, compared with this matter, it is nothing and not worth mentioning at all.

"I would like to ask you to resign."

After Gao Shilian finished speaking, he was actually observing the prince's reaction.

His Majesty asked him to come to the Crown Prince and did not say anything to retain him, which showed some attitude.

His Majesty was also somewhat dissatisfied with him.

But whether to stay or go is still up to the prince.

If the prince really lets him go, he will really have no choice but to retire.

Li Chengqian stood up and took two steps impatiently.

"I don't agree!"

"Your faults are not a big deal in my opinion. You are not old at all, and you are still strong and healthy."

"Besides, the Shandong issue has not been resolved yet, how can you retreat?"

"I still need your help. I am young and there are some things I have done inappropriately. I still need my uncle to remind and teach me."

"I won't agree to that."

Gao Shilian was relieved to see the prince's resolute opposition.

The prince is reluctant to leave me.

But he didn't know what Li Chengqian was thinking.

Want to retire gracefully?
how is this possible.

Li Chengqian would not give Gao Shilian the opportunity to retire gracefully.

You can leave.

But you have to retreat under the idea of ​​solitude.

You want to reserve a place for Zhangsun Wuji, how is that possible without paying the corresponding price?

"Gao Ming, my uncle is almost seventy years old. He won't be able to hold on for much longer."

Gao Shilian said.

"No matter how old you are, you are still my great uncle." Li Chengqian shook his head firmly, saying, "Uncle, there is no need to mention this matter again."

"Your Majesty has agreed, and I will not allow it."

Gao Shilian had no choice but to give up. Having gotten the result he wanted, he did not stay any longer.

"Brother Crown Prince, why did my uncle suddenly want to retire?"

"Is he willing to give up the power he holds?"

Li Zhi was very puzzled. In his opinion, the power in Gao Shilian's hands was what countless people dreamed of.

How could it be handed over so easily?

Separated from the imperial center.

He also knew that his great-uncle was from a Shandong family.

It is not up to him to decide whether to retreat or not.

Chang Sun Chong went to see Gao Shilian off.

Li Chengqian didn't need to be shy about it and said bluntly, "He wants to make way for his uncle."

"This is a kind of political exchange. My uncle is old. If he doesn't retire, Your Majesty can't kick him out."

"But it's not easy to get promoted to a higher position, uncle."

"If my uncle were to rise up as well, the power in the court would be unbalanced."

This time he was not going to push Changsun Wuji to do something.

Changsun Wuji had no chance to come out and ascend to power again.

There needs to be a balance of power between the DPRK and China.

When Zhangsun Wuji became the Minister of Civil Affairs, an imbalance of power emerged.

Li Chengqian took advantage of the situation and put Gao Shilian in an unfavorable position.

I just want to suppress their momentum.

Otherwise, with Gao Shilian and Zhangsun Wuji working together and supported by officials from Shandong families in the court, there would be no force in the court that could check and balance them, and no one would be their opponent.

This is not what Li Chengqian wants.

This was not something Li Shimin was happy to see.

Therefore, before they had time to digest the news, Li Chengqian used the beauty pageant to attack them, leaving them unable to take care of themselves and in disarray.

This political struggle, which outsiders could not understand, would eventually end with the removal of Duke Gao Shilian from power and his separation from the central government.

Whether Gao Shilian retreats or not is not up to him.

Everyone knew that this dispute was caused by him, and naturally it would end with him.

Li Zhi didn't know this. He was puzzled and asked, "Why didn't the prince go along with it and agree to my uncle's retirement?"

Li Chengqian tapped his forehead and said, "Don't take things so lightly."

"What if my uncle is testing me by retreating to advance?"

Li Zhi covered his forehead, frowned and thought, thinking, "But what is the purpose of the test?"

"Think about it from your perspective. What is your purpose in testing me like this?" Li Chengqian asked back.

"I?"

Li Zhi was stunned. He thought for a moment and said, "I want to see if my brother, the crown prince, still has feelings for me? Am I still useful?"

"Yes or no."

Li Chengqian walked towards the side hall.

"Why?" Li Zhi asked in surprise.

"My uncle wants to see if I still care about family affection. He also wants to ask if my uncle can take the position of Right Prime Minister of the Shangshu Province."

Li Zhi hurriedly followed and said, "How is it possible? My uncle has only been the Minister of Civil Affairs for a short time, and he has been promoted to the Minister of Right."

"The emperor will not agree, and the court officials will not agree either."

"So, this is telling me that he wants to quit, but not right now. I also know that my uncle can't quit."

"We have to wait until after this year when my uncle can be promoted to Shangshu You Pushe, so that he can take over his work, and then my uncle can retire."

Li Chengqian said: "This will benefit both me and him."

"So, you can understand that the time is not right."

"what?"

Li Zhi was dumbfounded.

Why is the story behind it so complicated?

His brain is about to shut down.

"You are still a little young."

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "Looking at things from now on, don't just look at the surface."

"I dare say that my uncle definitely mentioned it to His Majesty first, but he didn't get an accurate answer, so he came to me."

"Do you believe it or not?"

Li Zhi nodded and said, "I believe it. Although my father's attitude may not be clear, it just shows that he also wants Gao Shilian to withdraw."

"Brother Prince, is this true?"

Li Zhi became more and more excited as he spoke, looking at Li Chengqian with shining eyes, as if waiting for praise.

"Yes, you are right."

Li Chengqian was generous in his praise, but Li Zhi obviously did not expect that there were more factors behind it.

fair enough.

Otherwise, a teenager who is only in his teens knows everything, which would make Li Chengqian worried.

Such a monster.

How embarrassing for him.

However, Li Zhi's political talent was indeed remarkable.

He was able to quietly win over the Guanlong Group and get rid of Changsun Wuji, which shows his outstanding political skills.

……

After Gao Shilian returned, he discussed with Zhangsun Wuji and determined the extent to which the Ministry of Personnel and the Censorate would take action against Shandong officials.

"We can only let the officials suffer for a while and let them take the blame. That's all we need to do is give them an explanation."

"Well, that's fine." Gao Shilian said, "But you have to tell them that this is the best result you can get."

"It's just a small official, insignificant."

"What the court wants is an attitude."

Chang Sun Wuji nodded and said, "Also, they have to set an example in educating people."

"Well, tell Cui Dunli, Lu Chengqing and others, they should know what to do."

"Row!"

Li Chengqian did not pay much attention to the shock in Shandong officialdom.

He knew that there would be no big fish caught this time, just some discarded pawns.

Li Shimin didn't care too much about it and let Li Chengqian do the work.

After all, he really enjoyed seeing the prince quarreling with the Shandong family.

The feeling of being a bystander is really great.

If I had known that the prince was so capable, why would I have endured all that bullshit?

March 7th, Qingming Festival.

Outside Chengtian Gate, in addition to the flagpole, there is also a stone tablet.

Monument to the Heroes of the Tang Dynasty!
today.

A grand memorial ceremony will be held under the leadership of the Emperor and the Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty.

The Tang Dynasty Heroes Monument was also formally established as a symbol of commemoration and consolation for those who made sacrifices for the Tang Dynasty.

The souls of heroes and martyrs wandering between heaven and earth will also have a place to return to.

It was a grand ceremony, held solemnly.

Countless people paid homage with solemnity and heavy hearts.

The next day.

The Tang Empire Newspaper was published again, focusing on reporting on the Qingming Festival when civil and military officials of the entire court paid homage to the Tang martyrs.

"Yesterday, during the Qingming Festival, the wise and powerful Emperor and the wise and benevolent Crown Prince led the civil and military officials to pay homage to the Tang Dynasty martyrs in front of Chengtian Gate."

"The people of Chang'an gathered spontaneously for this solemn ceremony, praying that the wandering souls of the Tang heroes would find their home."

"The wise and mighty Emperor gave instructions at the solemn ceremony: Our Tang Dynasty will not forget any hero who contributed to the rise and fall of the country. No matter what their background was, as long as they died for their country, their souls will be buried at the Tang Dynasty Heroes Monument and be worshipped by the people of the world."

"His Royal Highness, the wise and benevolent Crown Prince, has stated that..."

Finally, the newspaper ended with an imperial decree.

"The Emperor of the Tang Dynasty has ordered that all prefectures, provinces, and cities should build monuments to comfort the souls of the heroes and martyrs of the Tang Dynasty, so that the souls of the heroes and martyrs can rest and the people can worship them. During the Qingming Festival, local governments should hold worship ceremonies to comfort the souls of the heroes and martyrs."

(End of this chapter)