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

Chapter 185 Because I'm Still Here

All princes did not go to their fiefdoms, but lived in Chang'an, and could engage in military or political work.

When the news spread, the government and the public were shocked.

No one had ever thought that the prince would make such a decision.

The whole court was in chaos.

Even Li Shimin was shocked to the point of being burnt inside and tender outside.

He didn't know anything about it beforehand.

But what made him feel strange was that the voice in the court was unexpectedly low.

"Your Highness, it has always been the case that the princes should be given fiefdoms. This is the way it has been done since ancient times, to avoid conflicts between the princes that would lead to civil unrest in the court."

Wei Zheng said seriously: "How can Your Highness allow all the princes to stay in Beijing?"

"This move is the root of trouble."

Li Chengqian replied calmly, "I feel bad for my brothers who have to travel such a long distance and live far away. I can't see them when I miss them."

"As the elder brother, how can I tolerate the division of our brotherhood?"

"The source of the disaster?"

"Master Wei, you are too kind."

"My brothers are all virtuous and talented people. How can they be said to be the source of trouble?"

Wei Zheng said anxiously: "Your Highness, it is their wisdom and ability that are the beginning of the disaster."

"Your Highness, please think twice."

"If the princes are all in Chang'an, what should we do if someone with ulterior motives takes advantage of them?"

"They will threaten your highness's position as the crown prince."

“It’s not like this hasn’t happened before.”

"During the reign of Emperor Jing, Prince Liang was deeply favored by Empress Dowager Dou. Even when she was not in Chang'an, Empress Dowager Dou forced Emperor Jing to pass the throne to her beloved Prince Liang."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "You mean His Majesty is Emperor Jing?"

"That's not what I meant, Your Highness."

"Why don't you understand?"

Wei Zheng almost jumped up and down, "The princes are all in Chang'an, those who have evil intentions will have people who can be used."

"Your Highness, let me ask you one question. If a prince were to cause chaos and disrupt the court, what would you do?"

"Do you want to kill your own brothers like Your Majesty did?"

"Or should Your Majesty kill the prince so that you will be labeled as a murderer and Your Majesty will be considered unkind?"

Li Chengqian looked at Wei Zheng with cold eyes, as if he was looking at death, and said:

"Are you trusting the relationship between me and my brothers?"

"I am trying to find a way to make up for the harm caused by your majesty, and I am trying my best to get my brothers to unite around me."

"You are giving such advice, are you trying to alienate your brothers from Gu?"

He said bluntly: "Master Wei, I respect you and value you."

"Because you can distinguish right from wrong, speak honestly and speak out, and you are upright."

"But this is not your reason for talking nonsense and being rude."

Wei Zheng was about to speak again in a hurry, but his momentum suddenly weakened, and he sighed: "Your Highness, I don't want to quarrel with you."

"I want you to know the consequences of this matter."

"Absolutely no selfish motives."

Li Chengqian exhaled and said, "I know."

"So, Your Highness, can you think twice before you act?"

"No!"

Wei Zheng was so angry that he blew his beard and glared, "If you can't make sense, I will go to His Majesty."

Li Chengqian was so angry that he laughed. He never expected that the most excited person would be the old man Wei Zheng.

Really...

Watching Wei Zheng leave, he shook his head.

"Brother Crown Prince, if Duke Zheng comes to see His Majesty, he will probably make a scene again. I'm afraid Father will have a headache."

Li Zhi laughed.

Li Chengqian was speechless. He asked, "Where is the Duke of Zhao?"

"He didn't come, but he should have gone to Taiji Palace."

"I guess so."

……

Li Shimin was really at a loss.

The prince caused this incident, but in the end the trouble fell on his own head.

He was already having a headache facing the advice of Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling.

If Wei Zheng were to be added to the mix, his head would probably explode.

"what can I do?"

"The prince suggested it."

Li Shimin glared and said, "Why don't you go to the prince to argue with me?"

"The prince is stubborn." Wei Zheng said unhappily.

"I'm not stubborn anymore?"

"Your Majesty at least isn't too stubborn. Your Highness has his own way of speaking." Wei Zheng said, "I just had a quarrel with the Crown Prince."

Li Shimin was a little unhappy. Does that mean I'm easy to bully?

"Did you win the argument?"

"Just like His Majesty, being arrogant."

"Redneck!"

Li Shimin cursed loudly, "You have offended both me and the crown prince."

"You just know how to act arrogantly."

Wei Zheng snorted, "The two father and son are exactly the same. They only know how to show off their power and won't listen to any advice."

"I thought before that there was some difference between the prince and His Majesty."

"Who knows, it is true that the son is like his father."

Li Shimin was at a loss whether to laugh or cry. He didn't know whether to be angry or laugh.

Chang Sun Wuji thought, after suffering the humiliation from the Crown Prince, I am now going to His Majesty to seek redress, right?

"Let me make this clear first."

"It was the Crown Prince's idea. He was determined that all the princes should stay in Chang'an. I couldn't object."

Li Shimin said: "After all, the crown prince doesn't care. If I do, wouldn't it be alienating the princes, which is contrary to the royal family affection."

What he values ​​most is the family affection of the royal children.

The affection between the princes is also needed to make up for some of his mistakes.

No matter what the prince's purpose was, he could only watch.

If he stood up and opposed it, what would the other princes think?
What will people in the world think?
The prince didn't care and asked for it on his own initiative.

Even if the prince could not stay in Chang'an, it was for political purposes.

But the purpose is not only to maintain the stability of the court, but also to ensure that others have no intention of seizing the throne and threatening the position of the prince.

It just so happened that the prince was the one who took the lead in this matter.

How to do?
If you court officials think that this is a violation of the rules, then go find the prince.

No matter what the result is, that's what you fought for.

Li Shimin could accept either outcome.

The prince could not stay in Chang'an because of the opposition of the ministers, and Li Shimin followed the wishes of the ministers. The prince could stay in Chang'an because of the prince's friendship and benevolence, and Li Shimin's love for his son.

Let Li Shimin step down and stand with the ministers. He will go crazy.

So, he has a neutral attitude.

"Your Majesty, don't you care about the country and the people?" Wei Zheng said dissatisfiedly.

"Wei Zheng, why don't I care?"

Li Shimin sneered, "Just because the prince stayed in Beijing?"

"Don't be so alarmist. I'm still here."

"Nothing can happen to this country."

He stood up and walked towards the center of the hall. Several people also sat up straight and listened to Li Shimin: "I don't want to comment on whether the prince's idea is right or wrong this time."

"I don't care how you fight with the prince or how you make him change his mind."

"Because I'm still here!"

"The country will not be in chaos, and the country will not be in danger."

"So, do you understand?"

Li Shimin was declaring his rule and control.

The world is in his hands, and the military's hearts are with him.

chaos?
Then ask him if he allows it.

Several people were silent.

In Li Shimin, they saw absolute dominance and unparalleled self-confidence.

This is brought about by absolute control over the entire Tang Dynasty.

"Your Majesty, I think we should hold a grand court meeting to discuss this matter and also seek the opinions of all officials."

Fang Xuanling said.

Since Your Majesty has adopted a neutral attitude.

Then it will have to be resolved by the Grand Court.

"I think so too."

Chang Sun Wuji said.

"That's the best." Wei Zheng also said helplessly.

"Okay, that's it. Let's put it on the grand court meeting. Go and talk to the prince."

……

Changsun Wuji returned home with a heavy heart, but he didn't expect Changle to be waiting for him with a cold face.

"Why are you here, Your Highness?"

"Uncle, are you meeting His Majesty today?"

"See you."

Changsun Wuji's heart skipped a beat. The tone of his daughter-in-law's voice sounded hostile.

"I want to know whether my uncle has discussed the matter of the prince staying in Beijing. Does he oppose it or agree?" Changle asked.

"I didn't express my opinion." Changsun Wuji shook his head.

"That's good!"

Changle said calmly: "Uncle, I hope you won't speak or express any objection."

"I can tell my uncle about this. All the princes must unite around the Crown Prince."

"We princesses are also children of the royal family."

"Of course I will support my brother the Crown Prince unconditionally."

It seemed that she didn't regard Changsun Wuji as her father-in-law at all, and calling him uncle was just a courtesy.

Changsun Wuji felt a little numb on his scalp. Changle's strong attitude was right in front of him, as if she was talking to him as a princess.

Whether it's a niece or a daughter-in-law.

But her identity as a princess cannot be ignored.

As Changle's power grows, her say becomes more and more important.

Therefore, no matter from what perspective his identity is, Changsun Wuji must treat it seriously.

He understood even more clearly that this was the prince sending him another message.

"So, what do you want me to do?" asked Changsun Wuji.

"Just don't talk."

Changle stood up and said, "This time, it's not just me, but also Gao Yang and the others."

"We all need to remind the in-laws not to talk nonsense."

"I've said it before. If we displease the Crown Prince, it may not be a big deal for my in-laws, but the Crown Prince will question our abilities, and we may lose his love."

"If we don't win the favor of the Crown Prince, then the other brothers and sisters will probably become distant from us."

"I don't want to see it, so..."

She bowed to Changsun Wuji and said, "I hope Father won't make things difficult for me."

Changle changed the name here from uncle to Aye.

Its purpose is self-evident.

If I were isolated, I would lose my current power and status.

Well, think about it carefully.

Changsun Wuji remained silent.

He felt a huge pressure coming from behind.

It didn't come from Changle, it came from the prince.

This pressure made him feel suffocated and powerless for the first time.

Changsun Wuji closed his eyes slightly, opened them again, and said, "I understand."

"Thank you, Aye!"

at the same time.

Liang Guogong Mansion.

Faced with Gao Yang's request, Fang Xuanling had no choice but to compromise.

Other families with princesses, whether they were the daughters of Li Yuan or Li Shimin, all made corresponding requests.

"You shouldn't have gotten involved. You might still be able to ..."

Xiao Yu said with a complicated expression.

"Uncle, this is not something I can decide." Li Ke said, "Liu Lang and I are independent, so we will appear too abrupt in the court."

"Just imagine, when the other brothers all rallied around the prince."

“How will we cope with this?”

"My uncle is at the center of the government, so he should understand the dangers involved."

Xiao Yu sighed and asked, "Will His Highness harm you?"

"will not."

Li Ke shook his head and said, "I don't understand the prince's intention."

"But at least it won't hurt me."

"After all, all the princes and nobles are staying in Chang'an. If anything happens to any of them, the Crown Prince will have a hard time explaining himself."

"I don't understand it either. I find it incredible that the prince brought this up."

Xiao Yu couldn't figure out what the plan behind this was.

"Uncle, in any case, you should be careful with your words and actions in a grand court meeting."

"I see."

(End of this chapter)