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

Chapter 66 Li Shimin: I object! I firmly object!! [First order required!]

a bolt from the blue! ! !

Shocking!!!

Li Shimin couldn't believe it, and looked so stunned that he seemed to have lost the ability to think.

He never expected that Li Yuan would do this.

He couldn't understand why this happened.

He originally thought that Li Yuan's previous revenge was due to his dissatisfaction with himself and his resentment towards the civil and military officials in the court.

But now, he suddenly realized that he had underestimated his father's desire for revenge.

My father knew very well that I was still brooding over not making me the crown prince, yet he deliberately rubbed salt into my wounds by bringing up the issue of making me the crown prince again.

How much he hates himself!

Obviously, I am the one who is hurt the most!

Li Shimin felt as if someone had hit him hard in the chest and was in great pain.

All the civil and military officials in the court were completely stunned. They stared at Li Yuan with their eyes wide open in shock and disbelief.

The emperor appointing a crown prince has never happened in history.

What does it mean?
Is this a plan to have the Crown Prince compete with the Emperor?!
This is too amazing!

You should know that the prince's status is second only to the emperor, and he has his own bureaucratic system similar to that of the imperial court, such as the Prince's Secretary and the Prince's Guard.

Let’s not talk about anything else, just take Li Jiancheng as an example. His Eastern Palace guards had as many as two thousand people.

In comparison, Qin Wang Li Shimin had only 800 people in his Qin Wang Palace and Tian Ce Palace combined.

It can be said that the relationship between the crown prince and the emperor is nominally that of heir and heir, but in reality it is a hostile and competitive relationship.

Because there are many bloody incidents in history caused by emperors and princes fighting for more power.

Now, Li Yuan wants to reinstate the crown prince.

This really surprised all the ministers.

Because it is difficult for anyone to guess the purpose of Li Yuan's doing this.

So, when the ministers came back to their senses from their shock, they looked at each other, their mouths clearly open, but they couldn't say a word.

Until Li Yuan frowned and spoke again, asking solemnly: "Are you all mute?"

"If you don't say anything, I'll take it as your consent."

“The Emperor!!”

Wang Gui, the Imperial Counselor, stepped forward and said, "The appointment of a crown prince is the Emperor's business. Even though you are the Supreme Emperor, you cannot interfere in this matter. Otherwise, you will undermine the foundation of the country and harm the world!"

"Yes, Your Majesty, didn't you say it before? Don't compete for power with the emperor. It is the emperor's right to appoint a crown prince. You can't go back on your word!" Wei Ting also stood up.

"absurd!"

As soon as Wei Ting finished speaking, Li Shentong sneered, "Who says that appointing a crown prince is solely the emperor's responsibility? Who says the emperor emeritus appointing a crown prince will undermine the foundation of the country? The crown prince himself is the foundation of the country!"

"hehe."

Pei Ji smiled: "The Supreme Emperor does not think that we are stupid and asks for advice on the succession plan. This is the foundation of the Tang Dynasty and the eternal stability of the country. Why not?"

Wow!
As soon as these words were spoken, the whole audience fell silent.

Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui, Zhangsun Wuji and other officials from the Prince of Qin's Palace and the Tian Ce Palace could not help but look at Li Shimin.

It’s not that they opposed the establishment of a crown prince, but Li Yuan’s establishment of a crown prince had a profound impact on Li Shimin.

You must know that when Li Shimin was fighting with Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji and others, he was deeply persecuted by the crown prince. Now that he has become the emperor, he still has to be manipulated by the crown prince. How can he bear it?

Therefore, when Fang Xuanling and the other two looked at him, Li Shimin's face was already very ugly.

He asked in a low and slightly hoarse voice, "Father, what do you mean?"

"Didn't we just talk about fairness and justice?"

Li Yuan glanced at Li Shimin calmly and said, "Since killing one person and saving two is fair and just, then appointing a crown prince and eliminating the trouble of the Tang royal family vying for the throne is also fair and just, isn't that fair and just?"

Having said this, he paused and continued:
"Last time I appointed the crown prince, I didn't consult the ministers too much. This time, since you've deposed the crown prince, I think the country can't go a day without a crown prince. So, why not consult the ministers first and then reinstate the crown prince?"

"This"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers looked at each other in surprise.

Li Yuan's explanation is reasonable and well-founded.

Li Shimin deposed the crown prince, and the Tang Dynasty now had no crown prince. As the emperor emeritus, Li Yuan was also qualified to appoint a crown prince.

Moreover, he did not appoint the crown prince arbitrarily, but first sought the opinions of his ministers.

But Li Yuan's explanation was obviously not accepted by Li Shimin.

But he said without question: "I am now the ruling emperor of the Tang Dynasty. The matter of appointing a crown prince is up to me. The emperor does not need to worry about it!"

"Oh, that's not up to you!"

Li Yuan sneered, then looked around at his ministers again and said, "Some things, if weighed, would weigh less than four ounces, but if weighed, they would weigh even a thousand pounds. As the ancients said, 'He who wins the hearts of the people wins the world.' What is the world? It belongs to everyone in the world!"

"Since the world belongs to all people, then the emperor sits on the throne of the world, and the crown prince is the foundation of the country. How can this be the emperor's private business?"

Boom!

When these words were spoken, all the ministers were shocked.

Even Li Shimin couldn't help but look at his father with admiration.

What Li Yuan said had the same meaning as what Wei Zheng had told him: the emperor was established for the world, not the world for the emperor alone.

That is to say, appointing a crown prince is a matter of the world and a public affair.

Official business must be handled in an official manner. If it were Li Shimin, his ministers would understand what he said.

After all, Li Shimin was able to distinguish between public and private affairs.

But if it is Li Yuan.
To be honest, Li Yuan used to like to mix personal matters with official business.

For example, Li Yuan likes to play.

Even after becoming emperor, he often traveled around in the name of official business.

Even though there was still fighting on the front line, he did not give up the fun of playing.

But now, Li Yuan was so righteous and dedicated to the public that they could not help but be shocked.

However, their shock was not over yet.

Li Yuan hesitated for a moment, then walked into the hall, speaking step by step:
"The water of Nandu is clear, and the water of Xidu is turbid."

"The South River flows endlessly, and the West River also flows endlessly."

"The waters of Nandu River irrigate the fields of several states on both sides of the river. The waters of Xidu River also irrigate the fields of several states on both sides of the river. If we want peace in the world, we must not use water inappropriately because it is clear, nor should we use water inappropriately because it is turbid. This has been the case since ancient times."

"Erlang doesn't understand this principle and advises me to abandon Xidu and use Nandu instead. How can I accept this?"

"This"

When Li Shimin heard this, he was completely shocked.

He painfully discovered how insignificant his 29 years of life experience and 11 years of political experience were compared to Li Yuan.

It turns out that I, who thought I could do better than my father, was just a joke in front of his father.

It turns out that my father is not as stupid as I thought. He understands. He actually understands everything!

Then why did he just sit there and watch me fight with my eldest brother and fourth brother? !
"On the contrary, once the Xidu River overflows, it will need to be controlled. This is why I have labeled Jiancheng and Yuanji as rebels and demoted them to commoners."

"On the contrary, Nandu will flood."

Having said this, Li Yuan glanced at Li Shimin and said calmly:
"As the retired emperor, I have already abdicated and should not interfere in state affairs. However, Erlang has been emperor for more than half a year and has made the Tang Dynasty a chaotic place. This is why I must step forward!"

Boom!

All the ministers were shocked.

Is this still the emperor we know?

How could he say such wise and powerful words!
He compared Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji to Xidu. Doesn't that mean that His Majesty Li the Second is Nandu?

The flooding in Xidu needs to be controlled, but doesn’t the flooding in Nandu also need to be controlled?

Could it be that the appointment of the crown prince was fake and the dethronement of the emperor was real?
Thinking of this possibility, all the ministers felt their scalps tingling.

"Wei Zheng!" Li Yuan shouted suddenly.

Wei Zheng immediately stood up and said, "I'm here!"

"Do you have any advice on my appointment of a crown prince?"

"This"

Wei Zheng hesitated, then glanced at Li Shimin and said, "The Crown Prince is indeed the foundation of the country. I must think carefully and speak with caution. However, as a minister, I should be loyal and faithful without flattery, and advise and argue without sycophancy. I dare not make decisions based on personal interests, nor take or give based on personal gain."

"Be more specific!"

"Uh"

Wei Zheng's mouth twitched, and then he couldn't help but let out a wry smile: "The Emperor wants to reinstate the Crown Prince. I wonder if there is any reference for the candidate to be reinstated as the Crown Prince?"

"No reference, there is only one person in my heart!"

Li Yuan smiled faintly, then set his gaze on Li Chengqian and said, "My grandson is loyal, filial, benevolent, and righteous, a rare example in ancient times. He is also intelligent and clever. He is my eldest legitimate grandson, and I like him very much. Therefore, I wish to reinstate him as Crown Prince!"

As soon as these words came out, the whole place was in an uproar.

What's going on?
Are you and your son joking?!
One deposed the crown prince, the other appointed the crown prince, and the one appointed was the same person! ?
However, before the ministers could express their opinions, Li Shimin was the first to stand up and said angrily: "I object! I firmly oppose the appointment of Cheng Qian as the crown prince?!"

"Why?"

Li Yuan asked back calmly.

Li Shimin glanced at Li Chengqian and snorted coldly, "He previously requested the abdication of the crown prince, treating the position of crown prince as a joke. Now he is being appointed crown prince again. His virtue is unworthy of the position!"

"Is it?"

Li Yuan raised his eyebrows, then looked around at the ministers and smiled coldly: "Do you think so too?"

"Do you really think that Cheng Qiande is unworthy of his position?"

"Do you really think that the eldest legitimate grandson..."

“The Emperor—!”

Before Li Yuan finished speaking, Wei Zheng's voice suddenly rang out: "I agree. The King of Zhongshan should be reinstated as the Crown Prince."

"Wei Zheng!!"

Li Shimin hurriedly shouted, interrupting Wei Zheng, his eyes murderous: "How dare you!!"

"His Majesty!!"

As soon as Li Shimin finished speaking, a burst of cheers came from behind him.

He couldn't help but turn his head to look, and saw Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui and others all stood up. Even Yuchi Gong, who was lying limp on the ground, struggled to stand up.

"You, what are you going to do!!"

Li Shimin's pupils suddenly shrank, and he looked at his ministers with disbelief.

A bad premonition suddenly came to my mind.

(End of this chapter)