Datang: Just been appointed as the crown prince, the counterattack system is here

Chapter 6: Being a Crown Prince Cannot Save the Tang Dynasty [New Book, Please Collect]

Li Chengqian was not surprised at all to see Li Tai here.

After all, Xiande Hall is in the East Palace.

Every move here can be hidden from outsiders, but it can never be hidden from the people in the East Palace.

What's more, today is the auspicious day when Li Chengqian is enthroned as the crown prince. How could Li Tai not come to support him?
It is said that children of the royal family mature precociously. Although Li Tai is only six years old now, he also knows the importance of that position.

Don't underestimate this six-year-old child, and don't compare him with kindergarten children in later generations.

This six-year-old child can be called a child prodigy.

At a young age, he showed extraordinary talent in literature and was deeply loved by Li Shimin.

Although Li Chengqian only has the memory of the eight-year-old Li Chengqian in his mind, through this memory, he can clearly see the growth trajectory of the historical King Wei Li Tai.

This little fat guy is really not a good person!
On the surface, he was friendly and respectful to Li Chengqian, but secretly he often reported Li Chengqian to the authorities.

There was even one time when he slipped and fell into the water. Li Chengqian went to save him and almost drowned himself.

Later, Li Chengqian found out that the little fat boy could swim.

I don't know if Emperor Li II had foresight or what, but he gave the little fat boy the nickname "Qingque".

It is said that cruel people have black anus. I wonder if the fat boy’s anus is also green. I have to find a chance to turn it over and take a look.

Li Chengqian thought so.

Then, he pretended to be surprised and asked, "Qingque? Why are you here?"

"Haha, Qingque greets my royal brother!"

Li Tai ran over with a grin on his face, bowed respectfully to Li Chengqian, and then blinked his eyes and said, "Qingque is here on mother's orders to tell my brother to go back."

When Li Chengqian heard that it was Empress Changsun who sent Li Tai to call him, a hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

He knew that the request to depose the crown prince had probably already reached Empress Changsun.

In fact, Li Chengqian had complicated feelings towards this familiar yet unfamiliar mother.

On the one hand, it was for his own survival, and on the other hand, he didn't want to disappoint Empress Changsun because she was the only person in the world who treated him well.

"Is my mother okay?" Li Chengqian asked in a dull tone.

Li Tai glanced at Li Chengqian and sighed, "Not very good."

"Why?"

"This"

Li Tai was speechless and thought to himself, "Why is your mother not feeling well? Don't you know?"
However, you are self-aware and know that you are not qualified to be the crown prince!
Li Tai was very happy when he thought about Li Chengqian being deposed as crown prince.

Because he felt that the only difference between him and Li Chengqian was that Li Chengqian was born two years earlier than him.

Now, Li Chengqian's only advantage has been destroyed by him, which is really great news for him.

Given the favor my father shows me, it shouldn't be long before I'm enthroned as the crown prince.

Hee hee
"Alright, look at you, the corners of your mouth are cracked all the way to the back of your head. If someone didn't know, they would think you were made the crown prince by your father!"

Li Chengqian couldn't help but complain.

The little fat man seemed to realize that he was getting a little carried away and quickly said, "Royal brother, please don't tease Qingque. How could Qingque deserve to be appointed Crown Prince by our father?"

"Is it?"

Li Chengqian glanced at the fat boy with amusement, then clasped his hands behind his back in a dignified manner, looked at the setting sun in the sky, and sighed, "Actually, not being the crown prince is not bad at all!"

"what?"

Li Tai was stunned and didn't seem to react at once. He asked, "Why do you say that, my royal brother?"

"You want to know?"

Li Chengqian squinted at Li Tai and asked, "Don't you want to be the crown prince?"

"I..." Li Tai opened his mouth, wanting to say something but stopping himself, thinking to himself, when did I say I didn't want to be the crown prince? I was just being humble with you, and you took it seriously.

"hehe."

Seeing Li Tai's little face turned red, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that this little brother was sometimes quite cute.

Well, she's cute when she's not fighting for the throne.

"Hey"

Li Chengqian sighed pretentiously again and said leisurely, "Do you know why my brother wants to depose the crown prince?"

"Yes, why is that?"

Li Tai was eager to know the answer.

Because when he came to Xiande Hall, he only heard the imperial edict that Li Chengqian was deposed.

He just couldn't understand why Li Chengqian, who had clearly been appointed crown prince, asked his father to depose him before he even had time to sit on the throne.

Could it be that there is some unknown secret in this?

But Li Chengqian said meaningfully: "Because being the crown prince cannot save the Tang Dynasty."

"what?!"

Upon hearing this, Li Tai froze in place.

Li Chengqian raised a smile of success on his face, but it disappeared in a flash. He thought to himself, "Little Fatty, let's have fun later."

Immediately afterwards, he went to Empress Changsun's residence on his own.

When Li Tai came to his senses, there was no one in front of him.

"what?"

Li Tai uttered a sigh and was about to chase after him when he heard Li Shimin's voice from behind: "Qingque!"

"Father?"

Li Tai was stunned for a moment, then quickly turned around and saluted Li Shimin: "Your Highness, I pay my respects to you, Father!"

"hehe."

Li Shimin smiled with satisfaction and nodded slightly: "What brings you here?"

"This"

Li Tai looked hesitant.

He knew that the harem was not allowed to interfere in politics, but he still told Li Shimin that Empress Changsun asked Li Chengqian to go back.

Li Shimin instantly put away the smile on his face and asked coldly, "What did your brother say to you?"

Li Tai hesitated and said, "Well, he didn't say anything. He just told me the reason why he asked to depose the crown prince."

"Ok?"

Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he couldn't help but ask, "What's the reason?"

In fact, not only Li Tai couldn't understand why Li Chengqian asked to depose the crown prince, but even the civil and military officials in the court, including Emperor Li Shimin, who deposed the crown prince, couldn't understand it.

In their view, even if Li Chengqian gave the reason that Li Shimin's indecision would cause his brothers to feel that they had an opportunity to take advantage of the position of crown prince and thus threaten him.

But since Li Chengqian was aware of this crisis, why didn't he work hard as the crown prince, do better than the crown princes of previous dynasties, and leave his brothers no chance to take advantage of him? Why choose this path of dying in glory rather than living in disgrace?
Therefore, Li Tai's answer instantly attracted court ministers such as Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, and Du Ruhui who had not yet left.

As for Li Tai, it seemed like this was the first time he was surrounded by so many people. He felt a huge pressure and even stuttered when he spoke: "Brother Huang said that being the crown prince can't save the Tang Dynasty."

"What is this nonsense?"

Li Shimin frowned and looked around.

The ministers looked at each other in confusion.

What do you mean?
Could it be that the Tang Dynasty is facing a new crisis? !
(End of this chapter)