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Chapter 137 General Tian Ce, Storms in the Shadows (Part 2, Seeking Monthly Tickets)
History did indeed change, and Li Shimin pardoned Shan Xiongxin.

This also explains the changes in Li Shimin.

His original personality was that of someone who readily listened to advice, and now that he has a more determined goal, this trait has been amplified even more.

Shan Xiongxin was deeply moved by Li Shimin's leniency.

Just as Gu Quan said.

Shan Xiongxin fought to the death simply out of loyalty. Now that even Wang Shichong has surrendered, he has even less reason to think about anything else.

As a general under Wang Shichong, he was highly respected in the army.

With his help and the influence of the Gu family.

The absorption of the Luoyang garrison also went very smoothly.

Li Shimin's next goal was to turn his military force around, return to Tang territory, and resolve the current situation with the various warlords.

The situation has completely changed.

As the news gradually spread, it had an unimaginable impact on the entire world.

—The whole world is in an uproar!
This result was absolutely devastating for the various lords!
Was Dou Jiande captured alive?

Did Wang Shichong surrender?
Who would believe all of this?
The Tang army was indeed very strong, especially after it gained control of Longxi. No one among the surrounding warlords dared to be certain of victory against the Tang army.

But this is a combined force!
Just defeated like this?
Even two emperors were captured by Li Shimin?

Even Li Yuan was stunned when he first heard the news.

Then came ecstasy.

This battle was of immense significance; he could even see the position of the supreme ruler of the world right before him!

The ministers in the court were naturally extremely excited.

They won their bet!
As long as the Li Tang dynasty can completely conquer the world, their achievements will become the core foundation of their family!

In stark contrast, for the various feudal lords, no matter how unwilling they were to accept reality, the current situation forced them to make a choice.

Facing the Tang army, which had already begun to return to reinforce, they had absolutely no chance of winning!
That's an army of hundreds of thousands!
Li Shimin has now completely absorbed the troops of Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande, a force that they could not possibly withstand.

In fact, for all of them, dealing with Li Tang is their only chance now.

Because the Li Tang dynasty has not yet had the opportunity to fully absorb everything.

If they can unite, there might still be a glimmer of hope.

But that's just how humans are.

Rather than choosing to trust those unreliable warlords and unite with them against the Tang Dynasty in order to seize that sliver of hope, the warlords from all directions preferred to remain in their own corners of the country, even if the Tang army eventually attacked, so that the wealth and glory they had enjoyed would not have been in vain.

This is human nature.

The army, flowing like water, came and went in a hurry.

Li Yuan naturally would not choose to pursue.

Although the opportunity to strike seems to have arrived at this moment, this move would still be extremely risky before the real elite troops have returned.

Most importantly, this is what Li Yuan is facing now.

He only needs to wait for Li Shimin to return. At that time, whether he chooses to first consolidate Luoyang and Hebei, or to press his advantage and pursue the enemy, it will not make a big difference.

Why should Li Yuan take such a risk?
The situation in the world changed dramatically in a very short period of time.

The Battle of Hulao Pass was as if Heaven had wielded a thunderous pen, thoroughly confirming a series of prophecies that "Heaven's Mandate rests on Li."

The people couldn't think of any other reason besides this one.

If it weren't for destiny, how could the Gu family have offered their help?
If it weren't for the Mandate of Heaven, how could such a small force have been used to quell the rebellion of two emperors?
Various rumors began to circulate.

As news of the Battle of Hulao Pass spread further and further, although the Li Tang dynasty had not yet unified the country, it already felt like a unified dynasty.

In particular, the prestige of Li Shimin and Gu Quan rose sharply.

Countless people have even come to regard the two of them as the reincarnations of "Emperor Guangwu Liu Xiu" and "Marquis Zhongwu Gu Xiao".

Under these circumstances, Li Shimin finally led his army back to Chang'an.

Li Yuan held a grand welcoming ceremony for Li Shimin, and even personally went outside the city to greet the victorious Li Shimin and his entourage.

The contribution to this battle was immense.

This battle even felt like a decisive victory that would determine the fate of the world.

Even the court officials had to acknowledge Li Shimin's contributions.

In the future, who could stop the Li Tang dynasty?

Such merit is extremely rare.

Why would they oppose Li Yuan's move?
Moreover, Li Yuan's move was also a demonstration of his wisdom to his generals and soldiers.

Under Chang'an City.

As the sounds of drums and music resounded, witnessed by his ministers and the people of Chang'an, Li Shimin, having just arrived at the city gates, immediately dismounted and went to pay his respects to Li Yuan.

"My son, I bow to my father."

Li Shimin even had to perform a grand ceremony.

However, Li Yuan stopped him directly, laughing and saying, "My son has made great contributions in this battle and is a meritorious official of our Great Tang. There is no need for such formalities."

As he spoke, he looked at the generals behind Li Shimin, his smile widening, "The same goes for all the generals and soldiers!"

—The whole nation celebrates.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people.

Li Yuan, holding Li Shimin's hand, led his ministers and soldiers slowly toward the city.

Perhaps it was because they were too excited.

With Li Yuan pulling him along, Li Shimin's position had even surpassed that of Crown Prince Li Jiancheng, which made the latter's expression suddenly become somewhat unnatural, as did some of his confidants.

However, all of this was overshadowed by the nationwide atmosphere of celebration.

The victory celebration banquet arrived as scheduled.

Li Yuan's extraordinary qualities were demonstrated at this time, although many generals surrendered to Li Shimin only after this battle.

But Li Yuan, after hearing about their abilities...

They were also rewarded and even invited to a victory banquet.

This is definitely a very useful way to win people's hearts.

The ancients said, "A drop of water in need should be repaid with a spring of water," let alone Li Yuan's attitude of not holding grudges.

This alone was enough to make these people begin to appreciate Li Yuan's virtuous character.

Just before the victory banquet began, Li Shimin brought Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong with him.

They have completely lost all their youthful vigor.

Compared to their former glory when they wore dragon robes and intended to dominate the world, the two now look rather disheveled.

“Father, these two traitors should be dealt with by you personally.”

Li Shimin also slowly rose, walked to the two men, and bowed to Li Yuan.

—The atmosphere inside the hall suddenly changed.

Li Yuan surveyed the crowd and slowly asked, "What do you all think?"

"Your Majesty, I urge that these two traitors be executed."

Pei Ji immediately stood up, walked to the center of the hall, cupped his hands in greeting to Li Yuan, and said, "Otherwise—"

"The people's hearts are uneasy, which may breed chaos and irrationality."

These people certainly didn't want to leave any risks behind.

Although Wang Shichong and Dou Jiande were captured, they were once powerful emperors who dominated their respective regions and wielded unparalleled influence.

"I second the proposal!"

"I second the proposal!"

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The ministers rose one after another.

There was no conflict of interest; the entire court was perfectly united.

Li Yuan nodded slightly, then looked at Li Shimin and asked, "Second Prince, what do you think?"

"Father."

Li Shimin cupped his hands again, paused for a moment, and then continued, "I believe that if Father Emperor could forgive the two of them, it would let the people of the world know of Father Emperor's benevolence, and it would also make the people of the world turn to our Great Tang."

He had actually considered this issue long ago, and had even discussed it with Gu Quan.

Li Shimin's original idea was to release Wang Shichong and then kill Dou Jiande.

He borrowed Wang Shichong's name to establish himself;

Establish authority by using Dou Jiande;

In fact, this move was also based on various considerations. Wang Shichong was greedy, and Li Shimin had no respect for such a person.

Dou Jiande, however, was different; although he was constantly recruiting soldiers...

However, he was a simple man who always maintained strict military discipline and held the Gu family in high esteem.

All these actions have given him a considerable foothold in Hebei.

Killing such a person would be the most appropriate course of action.

However, Gu Quan still dissuaded him, suggesting that he should take this opportunity to declare the benevolence and righteousness of the Li Tang dynasty, and to tell the world the difference between the Li Tang and the Yang Sui dynasties.

As for Dou Jiande's base of operations in Hebei—

As long as the Gu family still exists, none of this will be a problem.

Li Shimin also considered this question carefully and finally determined the answer.

He now possesses the same invincible spirit that Gu Chen had back then.

Those who are defeated by him will no longer be considered his opponents.

This is not arrogance.

Rather, it is a person's absolute confidence in their own abilities.

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Quan immediately stood up, cupped his hands towards Li Yuan, and said, "Your Majesty, this humble general agrees with the Prince of Qin's proposal!"

In fact, Gu Quan's only thought was to save Dou Jiande's life.

The most important thing was to unify the world quickly.

Just like Gu Yi thought back then, only by quickly creating a prosperous era can the Gu family's reputation continue to spread in the hearts of people all over the world.

He didn't want any unexpected events to disrupt the progress of unifying the world.

As the two spoke in succession, most of the military generals of the Tang Dynasty rose to their feet and seconded their agreement.

The shouts echoed throughout the entire hall.

Seeing this, many people's expressions changed.

—Including Crown Prince Li Jiancheng.

Li Shimin's prestige was so high that he had to become sensitive.

As the saying goes, everyone's mindset will gradually change depending on their environment and position.

Back then, they were just brothers, and the entire Li clan was constantly facing the crisis of extinction.

At that time, he was thinking of telling Li Shimin to take good care of himself.

But now, it seems he can no longer do it.

Li Yuan's expression was also somewhat complicated. Looking at the two people in front of him, he remained silent for a long time before finally nodding slightly.

“My son is right.”

"I grant your permission."

Or perhaps the atmosphere was simply too eerie.

Li Yuan's simple sentence caused countless people's expressions to change drastically.

Those who supported the execution of the two men mostly supported Li Jiancheng, while the military generals all supported Li Shimin.

Under these circumstances, Li Yuan actually agreed to Li Shimin's proposal. Although they were unsure whether Li Yuan had any deeper intentions, it still made people wonder.

"But while the death penalty may be avoided, punishment is inevitable."

"Preach my will."

“Exile these two traitors to Shu.”

Li Yuan's expression remained unchanged as he delivered his final verdict on the two amidst the increasingly eerie atmosphere.

Wang Shichong was truly terrified.

Upon hearing these words, he felt a great weight lifted from his shoulders and almost instantly knelt down, expressing his gratitude to Li Yuan for his kindness.

Dou Jiande, however, was different.

His expression was extremely complex, as if because he had become accustomed to the threat of death, he felt completely at ease at this moment.

He remembered many things.

He recalled his many trips to Julu over the years, and how he eventually confronted Gu Yu directly, asking why he couldn't help him.

After all, in his eyes, he didn't think he was inferior to anyone else.

If he can unify the world, he can give the Gu family the absolute trust they deserve, just like Liu Bei and Liu Shan did in the past.

But Gu Yu only told him at the time, "He's not that kind of person."

He still didn't understand at all.

But now, Dou Jiande seems to have come to some understanding.

He has indeed changed a lot.

It seems that from the moment Gu first rejected him, even before Gu had helped Li Tang, he already harbored hostility towards Gu, but the situation kept suppressing this hostility.

But once the world is unified and the situation stabilizes,

He will probably target the Gu family first.

Only after his ambition to dominate was completely extinguished did Dou Jiande gradually see himself clearly.

But he still didn't quite understand.

Could it be that the emperors of the Li Tang dynasty will never change?

"Lord Gu, then let me see the prosperous era you desire."

As a series of thoughts flashed through his mind, he murmured a sentence to himself, and then knelt down before Li Yuan.

The matter has been finalized.

Even though the guards took the two away again, the atmosphere in the hall was no longer the same as before.

Li Yuan ignored the strange atmosphere inside the hall.

After the guards pulled the two away, he raised the golden goblet high and laughed loudly, "Gentlemen, drink from this goblet with me!"

Although many people had mixed feelings, laughter and joy returned to the celebration banquet.

The military generals were naturally the happiest.

And who wouldn't want a reward?
They also knew that Li Yuan was a monarch who was never stingy with rewards.

Sure enough, after several rounds of drinks, Li Yuan finally brought up the matter and began bestowing rewards in front of his ministers. The hall fell silent instantly.

This included not only the soldiers who went into battle with Li Shimin, but also the ministers who defended the city.

It can be said that the entire Tang court received rewards.

This is one of Li Yuan's characteristics; he was good at using these things to win over everyone.

That's how it was in the original history.

The same is true today.

One by one, Li Yuan called out names. He seemed to have already considered all the arrangements and did not hesitate much.

The soldiers didn't arrive until the very last moment.

Yuchi Gong; Qin Qiong; Li Jing.
One by one, names were called out, including members of the Gu family.

It wasn't until the very end that Gu Quan and Li Shimin arrived.

"Ziyuan".

Li Yuan took a sip of wine and called out Gu Quan's courtesy name.

This call caused all the officials in the hall to hold their breath.

For the emperor to address someone by their courtesy name is already an immense favor.

However, this intimacy made it difficult for others to say anything, after all, this was a member of the Gu family, and he had made such a great contribution.

Li Yuan did not directly mention the matter of bestowing titles and rewards. Instead, he earnestly asked, "Now that Hebei is pacified, I wonder if Lord Gu would be willing to come out of seclusion?"

"If Lord Gu is willing."

"I am willing to personally go to Julu to invite Lord Gu to come out of seclusion."

The "Master Gu" he referred to was none other than Gu Yu.

Li Yuan has always remembered this matter over the years.

Especially in recent years, after receiving help from the Gu family, his power has grown rapidly, which has made him even more aware of the importance of the Gu family.

He had been waiting for an opportunity.

Upon hearing this, Gu Quan immediately bowed respectfully and replied earnestly, "Your Majesty's inquiry fills me with trepidation. However, I truly cannot fathom my father's intentions."

Although his talent was already extraordinary.

However, it's still not enough to fully understand Gu Yu's good intentions.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Li Yuan's eyes, but he quickly concealed it. He sighed softly, then turned serious and said, "This battle was a great victory, and Ziyuan deserves immense credit."

"Ziyuan—"

"I hereby promote Ziyuan to General of the Cavalry. I hope you can emulate the Marquis of Zhongwu, Xiaogong, and bring peace to the world for me."

These words caused an uproar throughout the court!

The Sui system has been followed to this day, and the title of General of the Cavalry is the pinnacle of military leadership.

Just like all the rumors circulating in the world, Gu Quan is indeed reaching the end of his career as a military general, just like Gu Xiao in the past.

The ministers looked at each other, but none dared to voice their opposition.

After all, whether considering Gu Quan's military achievements or the Gu family's reputation, this reward is quite fitting.

But what truly captivated everyone was the subsequent bestowal of titles upon the King of Qin.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Gu Quan immediately bowed to Li Yuan and then withdrew.

As he passed by Li Shimin, Li Shimin smiled and looked at him, his eyes filled with even more anticipation.

That’s right, it’s anticipation.

Li Shimin had always hoped that Li Yuan would fulfill his promise from years past and appoint him as the Li family's Ten Directions Expeditionary Envoy.

Perhaps it's because of excessive anticipation.

Even his hands were trembling slightly.

Finally, under everyone's watchful eyes, Li Yuan's voice rang out once again.

"Erlang."

At that instant, everyone looked at Li Shimin.

Li Shimin took a deep breath, then slowly stood up and said, "Your subject is here."

The hall fell silent instantly.

It was supposed to be a time for bestowing rewards, but the feeling at that moment was somewhat suffocating.

Li Yuan ignored what others were saying, and looked at Li Shimin, seemingly understanding the expectation in his eyes, and slowly said: "My son Shimin, since the raising of the army, you have fought in the south and the north, and have repeatedly made great achievements."

"I have thought about it for a long time."

"I believe that my son's contributions to the nation surpass those of all previous officials."

At that moment, everyone's expression suddenly changed.

Li Shimin's dream was no secret; almost all the ministers in the court knew about it.

I didn't think much of it before.

But now, as this moment is about to come true, an invisible storm is rising.

The Ten Directions Expeditionary Envoy – capable of rivaling imperial power.

Even right now;

This official position even surpassed imperial power.

Some people were even about to speak up to dissuade him, but Li Yuan suddenly changed his tone: "I have specially appointed the General of Heavenly Strategy, whose position is above that of princes and dukes."

"He was appointed Minister of Works, Grand Chancellor of the Shaanxi East Circuit, in charge of national campaigns, and overall prefectural affairs."

As soon as he finished speaking, the atmosphere in the entire hall seemed to find an outlet, and the heavy feeling instantly dissipated.

Was the reward given by Li Yuan generous?

Very high!

Logically speaking, this is a right that a prince of the royal family should not be able to control at all.

But compared to the Ten Directions Conquerors that everyone thought he was, he was far, far inferior.

At the very least, he could not restrict imperial power.

This arrangement took everyone by surprise, and many people, including Crown Prince Li Jiancheng, felt a sense of relief at that moment.

silence!

Absolute silence!
Li Shimin was completely stunned, never expecting that Li Yuan would give him this official position.

Although not as powerful as Gu Chen's Ten Directions Expeditionary Envoy.

However, "General of Heavenly Strategy" was also a specially created official position.

"Could it be that Father Emperor thinks I haven't yet pacified the world?"

This thought naturally arose in Li Shimin's mind. Li Yuan was his father, so Li Shimin naturally didn't have any unusual emotions.

He immediately made up his mind about this idea, and without hesitation, he bowed to Li Yuan, saying, "Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your great kindness."

"Your subject will certainly live up to your father's expectations and will surely wipe out the bandits for our Great Tang."

The powerful words fell instantly.

It wasn't until this moment that many people finally realized what was happening.

The joy of not seeing the "Ten Directions Conquerors" again vanished in an instant.

Looking at Li Shimin, who stood steadfastly in the hall, many people's expressions became increasingly complicated.

—General Tian Ce!
What good is it if one isn't an envoy for conquering all directions?
Although he could not completely suppress imperial power, Li Shimin's power had clearly surpassed that of Crown Prince Li Jiancheng.

What exactly does Your Majesty mean by this?
Could it be that they intend to depose the crown prince and install the King of Qin in his place?

Even ministers who had not chosen sides had this thought in their minds at this moment.

Gu Yi had been silently observing all of this.

Looking at the ever-changing expressions in everyone's eyes, he knew very well that many things were destined to be unavoidable.

Ten Directions Conquering Envoys—

In fact, Gu Chen's appearance has given many people in later generations another path to take, but for others, this path is always a dead end.

How did Gu Chen manage to reach this position?
It's not just his unique contribution, but also the reputation that the Gu family has built up over hundreds of years.

—Loyalty.

It has always been one of the most crucial labels of the Gu family.

Only such people can successfully embark on this path.

And how could anyone else possibly be like him?

Conflicts within the Li Tang dynasty have begun to escalate.

This was entirely unavoidable.

Humans are destined to be unable to completely control their various emotions.

Ambition and unease; ambition and death;
This series of contradictions will lead to more and more contradictions as Li Shimin's prestige grows.

This is an inevitable consequence of human nature, and who can stop it?
An invisible storm was brewing throughout the entire Tang Dynasty.

Although the full impact has not yet been fully revealed, the general trend has already been gradually unfolding in the shadows.

—With the help of the Gu family, Hebei did not descend into chaos as it was in the original history.

Li Yuan's decision not to kill Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong certainly earned him considerable fame.

Benevolent emperors have always been the people's hope.

If Li Yuan treated the false emperors who opposed him this way, how much more so would he treat the common people?

Riding on the momentum of the great victory at Hulao Pass, the news spread like wildfire across the land.

Li Shimin did not directly send troops out, but continued to conquer the world.

Instead, it helped Li Yuan consolidate the newly recovered territory and eliminate various small forces, including rebels from all directions.

Why be in such a hurry?
Even if the bandits from all sides refuse to submit, so what?

Under such overwhelming pressure, how could their morale withstand the pressure?
Li Shimin constantly reminded himself that what he wanted was to create a prosperous era like Gu Chen, rather than simply engaging in battlefield conquests.

Li Yuan personally sent someone to Julu to visit the Gu family.

Actually, he wanted to go in person.

Even if they couldn't persuade Gu Yu to come, they could still choose to offer sacrifices to the ancestors of the Gu family, which would bring him many benefits.

However, he eventually stopped himself from having that idea.

The emperor's personal visit would undoubtedly elevate the entire Gu family.

Li Yuan was a man who valued his reputation and was unwilling to do such a thing.

He only sent an envoy.

But the final result was not unexpected for Gu Yi. Gu Yu did not appear in person, but instead sent out those in the family who were good at governing the world.

Helping the Li Tang dynasty consolidate its territory was considered their first contribution upon entering the court.

In fact, Gu Yi could understand why Gu Yu did this.

It was simply to preserve some of the Gu family's last bottom lines, namely that the head of the family would not participate in the chaos of the times, just like Gu Ze did in the past.

He will only leave Julu once the world is truly unified.

This is a responsibility that the head of the Gu family must face.

What surprised Gu Yi was that Gu Yan had actually gotten involved with Princess Pingyang, and even Gu Yi himself hadn't found out about it.

History has indeed changed a lot.

However, there are also things that cannot be avoided.

Chang'an, East Palace.

"Sir, who exactly is this contemporary Master Gu?" Li Jiancheng sat upright at the desk, looking at Wei Zheng with a solemn gaze, his voice low and serious.

Upon hearing this, a complex expression crossed Wei Zheng's brows. After pondering for a long time, he slowly spoke: "Unfathomable."

He took a deep breath, his eyes revealing a hint of admiration, and continued, "In the past, Master Gu traveled all over the world and personally witnessed the world's rise and fall. The wisdom he gained is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people."

Seeing Li Jiancheng's increasingly solemn expression, Wei Zheng pondered for a moment and then said, "If Your Highness can have Gu Gong's assistance, the position of Crown Prince... will be as secure as a rock."

Li Jiancheng's eyes suddenly lit up.

Wei Zheng came from the Wei clan of Julu and was known for his prudence. His evaluation of him is therefore credible.

However, Wei Zheng immediately shook his head and sighed, "Unfortunately, the Gu family has never been involved in the struggle for the foundation of the state. Even if Your Highness were willing, it would be difficult to persuade you."

"Sir, could you please make an introduction?" Li Jiancheng frowned slightly, his tone a little urgent.

Wei Zheng smiled wryly, cupped his hands, and said, "How could I, a humble subject, possibly influence Your Excellency's wishes?"

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Li Jiancheng's eyes dimmed slightly, and his knuckles unconsciously tapped the table, clearly indicating that he was troubled.

These days, he couldn't sleep at night. Rumors were rampant in the court. Prince Qin, Li Shimin, was gaining more and more merits and his reputation was at its zenith, which made him feel like he had a thorn in his side.

Human hearts are fickle, and Li Jiancheng was no exception.

"Your Highness need not worry," Wei Zheng said gently, seeing the situation. "Now that members of the Gu family are entering the court one after another, if Your Highness can bestow favors and make them your allies, you may well gain their assistance. Since the Prince of Qin is willing to do so, why should Your Highness trouble yourself?"

Li Jiancheng nodded slightly, then sighed softly: "If things cannot be accomplished, we might as well give the position of Ten Directions Conquest Envoy to my second brother. After all, it is not the throne. At that time..."

Before he could finish speaking, Wang Gui abruptly stood up and solemnly said, "Your Highness, you mustn't!"

As the Crown Prince's advisor, Wang Gui was a trusted minister of Li Jiancheng. At this moment, he looked solemn and stared directly at Li Jiancheng, saying, "Does Your Highness truly believe that the Prince of Qin is the former Marquis Zhaolie, Gu Chen?"

Li Jiancheng's gaze sharpened.

Wang Gui continued in a deep voice, "The King of Qin's ambitions are known throughout the land. If Your Highness were to ascend the throne one day and your political views differ, do you think that, given the King of Qin's prestige in the army, he would submit to your orders?"

A few words, but they get straight to the point.

Li Shimin was ultimately not Gu Chen. He lacked both the long-standing reputation of the Gu family and Gu Chen's adeptness in navigating social situations. Even though Gu Chen achieved unparalleled merit, he was able to die peacefully because he had rulers and ministers like Liu Bei and Liu Shan.

And now?
Although Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were brothers, they had gradually developed a rift. Who could predict what would happen in the future?

Li Jiancheng remained silent for a long time, then the sound of his knuckles tapping the table grew increasingly rapid.

Seeing this, Wang Gui added, "Your Highness's most urgent task, besides winning over the court officials, is to advise His Majesty that the Ten Directions Expeditionary Envoys must never be reinstated!"

"The Prince of Qin is His Majesty's son. How can he share power with His Majesty? Moreover, the Marquis Zhaolie once said before his death that this position should not be established again in future generations!"

The ministers of the Crown Prince all echoed the sentiment, their words earnest and sincere.

They had no way out but to support Li Jiancheng in order to protect their own interests.

Although Li Shimin has just begun to show his talent, this trend must not be allowed to continue!

This is a life-and-death struggle.

Any sign of trouble must be nipped in the bud!

Li Jiancheng's gaze sharpened, and after everyone had finished speaking, he finally nodded slowly and said in a deep voice, "I... understand."

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