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Chapter Seventeen Who Is the Prince

Lai Junchen was also waiting for Liu Rengui to step down.

However, there was no chance. After several court debates, Liu Rengui was at a disadvantage, and his emotions were lost, and his body was also greatly annoyed.

That night, Liu Rengui returned home, thinking about the whole court. When Emperor Taizong was there, the court was so excited and spitting everywhere. How aggressive was Wei Zheng, and he scolded the emperor so hard that he could not come to Taiwan. His face was red. But now? The prime minister had to look at the face of a woman. He was still a woman named Wu, the queen of the late emperor, how big a joke did Cangtian play with Li Tang?

The more I thought about it, the more I became anxious, the more I couldn't understand it. Liu Rengui shouted, "This is the country, how can we, the old minister of Li Tang, meet the previous emperor?" Then he fell to the ground and couldn't get up.

Liu Rengui was seriously ill. Even if Wu Zetian was dissatisfied, he would not have been able to take advantage of the situation at this time. If a family without background lacks the most important pillar, it will inevitably fall and scatter and fall. This is true for the Wu family. Wu Zetian personally experienced how difficult it was when the warrior died.

Wu Zetian specially sent the imperial physician to take care of him, but Prime Minister Liu was indeed unable to turn things around.

Wu Zetian routinely sent someone to ask who could succeed the prime minister and if there was anything else that could not be left behind.

It is a custom formed by the king's questioning of talents from important ministers in the past dynasties, especially veterans of the four dynasties like Liu Rengui. The richer their life experience, the more they can see the details. Whether a person has perseverance determines whether a person can become talented, whether a person can maintain his original intention determines how far a person can go on a road, and a person's cultivation determines whether a person can have good interpersonal relationships. People in high positions can see more and see more widely. Therefore, emperors of all dynasties will ask their ministers to recommend suitable people. History has also proved its correctness.

When he reached the end of his life, he had the deepest understanding of powerlessness. When a person was about to die, he was kind to his words. Liu Rengui recommended Di Renjie, the one among the civil and military officials in the court, who was most respected by him. In terms of talent, Di Renjie could appease the people of a state. In terms of morality, Di Renjie spoke bluntly and dared to advise, and had the character of Wei Zheng. However, why could Di Renjie not assist the Li Tang bloodline with him? God is willing to do something to others.

Wu Zetian's reply to Liu Rengui was quite strange. It is human nature to recommend Wu Sansi, but why did Liu Rengui recommend Di Renjie? He was determined to restore Li Tang and become an official in the court. He also advocated my confidant in protecting the country for Wu Lun? Could it be that Di Renjie was also attracted by Liu Rengui and was willing to respect Wu Lun as the king? Or is there any deal between these two people? Di Renjie has accomplished so many major things for me, and has helped me when I was the queen, but he also held the idea that I should not be called emperor?

Since Liu Rengui replied, a rift was born between the king and his subjects. Wu Zetian was not afraid of betrayal by his subordinates, but was unwilling to tolerate his comrades who had been in charge for many years, and disobeyed his own wishes and developed a strange intention.

Liu Rengui died of illness seven days later, and his appearance was empty. Many people thought about filling this vacancy, but no one recommended himself at this critical moment. First, his reputation was bad. Liu Rengui just passed away and was eager to compete for fame and fortune, which was not what a gentleman did. Second, everyone is evident to everyone. It is not scary to recommend himself without approval to make a laughing at him, but it is not a good time to offend the powerful ministers today.

For three consecutive days, the court kept silent about this, and Wu Zetian did not decide who to give him this position.

After the morning court, Emperor Wu summoned Di Renjie alone.

Emperor Wu: "Now, I have two sons, who is the right one to be the crown prince?"

Di Renjie: "Of course, it's King Luling."

Emperor Wu was a little confused, "Why?"

Di Renjie: "Although King Luling is stupid, he is very filial and weak. If you leave him a group of old ministers to assist him, you may not be unable to become a talent and defend the country. However, King Yin, without strategy, was stubborn and self-righteous, ended up with the land that Yaxian lost. Which one is stronger and which one is weak can be seen."

Emperor Wu could only respond to him with a word. If he asked him that the late emperor had left behind a group of important officials, he would definitely be much better than them if he had to reply to His Majesty.

Emperor Wu: "The King of Luling is far away from the sky. How do you know if he has made progress?"

Di Renjie: "It is a blessing but not a disaster to become successful without suffering. Today's suffering can allow him to experience the sufferings of the people and understand some principles. Whether he can learn some skills to investigate and use people depends on his luck."

This is justified. If Di Renjie was willing to support King Luling and Liu Rengui supported King Yin, the two would not have much intersection, but they would have the same interests.

After hearing this, Emperor Wu was swept away the anger in his heart, but he could no longer trust Di Renjie in full. She waved Di Renjie back and attracted Shen Sanwen.

Emperor Wu: "Liu Rengui recommended Di Renjie as prime minister. What do you think? Is Di Renjie loyal and righteous?"

Shen Sanwen now understands the mind of Emperor Wu, and he doesn't want to believe it or accept Di Renjie's betrayal, so asking him is equivalent to calculating a fortune for Di Renjie.

Shen San asked: "Betrayal, there is no betrayal. It is also loyal, nor is it loyal. If Wang Mang had been premature, he would have been famous in history. San asked: I believe that Lord Di is a true loyal and righteous man. But he may not have done anything that would harm His Majesty."

Emperor Wu was in a state of interest, "If you do something that hurts me, you will betrayal. This can be called loyalty and righteousness?"

Shen Sanwen thought that although Di Renjie was loyal, he had a back-up plan for himself and recommended Zhang Jianzhi, a cunning Li family supporter. Zhang Jianzhi was able to restore Li Tang because of Di Renjie. Di Renjie naturally knew Zhang Jianzhi's thoughts. Otherwise, after the liquidation of this history, what could Di Renjie rely on to worship the Taimiao with Zhang Jianzhi and enjoy the worship of the rulers and ministers of Li Tang for generations?

Shen San asked: "Although Lord Di is loyal to Your Majesty, the loyalty and righteousness he thought may not be the same as Your Majesty."

Emperor Wu: "Since he is loyal, he can let go of this matter. Who can be the crown prince of Li Xian and Li Lun?"

Shen San asked: "The King of Luling and the King of Yin both have the emperor's destiny. The King of Luling is not good at power and cannot control power. Although the King of Yin has some methods that can win people's hearts, he is too kind and cannot last long."

Emperor Wu: "What will happen to this country?"

Shen San asked: "The second young master was born in the Yin Palace a month ago. His name was already named Li Longji. I wonder if Your Majesty has heard of it?"

Emperor Wu: "He is the concubine's son of King Yin, and not the eldest son."

Shen San asked: "The legitimate son and illegitimate son can change with the changes of Princess Yin. Taizong and the last emperor are not the eldest sons. This person will become the real master of the future Tang Dynasty in the future and create a prosperous era no less than Taizong."

Emperor Wu: "Li Longji? I remember it."

Shen San asked: "But he will also cause trouble to the living beings, the country will fall, and the rituals and music will collapse. He will respect the King of Yin as the Supreme Emperor, and he will not escape the fate of being replaced and becoming the Supreme Emperor."

Emperor Wu: "Sometimes, I don't believe so much. Can the secrets of heaven really spy on such a profound perspective?"

Chen San asked: "The destiny of heaven is not constant. It can be changed from my mouth and in your ears. Does Your Majesty do not believe that he can subvert the country?"

Emperor Wu smiled but said nothing.
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