The words "empty" sounded in Li Chengqian's heart, and Li Chengqian's expression changed drastically.
All his previous actions were to strengthen his strength.
Prevent the emperor from passing the position of crown prince to Li Tai.
Now Fang Xuanling told him that his previous actions would be in vain?
How did Li Chengqian accept this?
"The father wants to attack the aristocratic family?" Li Chengqian slowly uttered a few words.
In recent days, he has been trying to win over relationships with various families.
Although only the Wang family in Taiyuan agreed to help him, this was a huge success.
Even for this reason, Li Chengqian was also happy for several days.
Even though Wang Ji did not take the lead in the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet.
However, with the support of the Wang family in Taiyuan, Li Chengqian also felt that he was full of energy.
"The same thing, don't lose the big picture because of a small amount." Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian whispered, but did not directly answer Li Chengqian's questions.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, there will be a big uproar tomorrow. Please don't face your Majesty."
"It's getting late, so I'll say goodbye first!" Fang Xuanling stood up, explained to Li Chengqian, and bowed to say goodbye.
"Fang Photo..."
"Chengqian must remember what he said just now." Changsun Wuji said to Li Chengqian, and then turned around and left.
Li Chengqian sat alone in the room, looking at the two cups of steaming tea on the table, thinking about what the two of them said to him just now, and was at a loss for a moment.
"Your Highness, the investigation has been made clear. Today, Zhao Chen sold peppers in the West City. The documents he took out were actually stamped with His Majesty's treasure seal."
"Several shopkeepers of aristocratic families were forced to kneel down for a whole day before they were released."
The voice of the guards of the East Palace came from outside the door.
Li Chengqian was shocked, as if he understood something.
...
"His Majesty really made a decision?"
"The aristocratic family is deeply rooted, and it will move the whole body with one blow. Will it make them fight back wildly?"
At night, the Zheng Hall was established.
Li Shimin had dinner here and simply told Empress Changsun about her plan.
Li Shimin himself was actually not sure about this.
I said it, it was just to ask Empress Changsun to come up with ideas for her.
"I have had enough time to be tripped by the aristocratic family. Zhao Chen's appearance gave me enough confidence to fight them!" Li Shimin clenched his fists and looked a little excited.
This is not the first time that Li Shimin has had the idea of ​​taking over a family in the past nine years since he was in power.
Every time he put forward a slight idea that would benefit the Tang Dynasty, he would suffer extremely strong opposition if it would harm the interests of the aristocratic families.
Most of the reasons are that the aristocratic families control a large part of the officials in the court.
The aristocratic family controls talent selection, making Li Shimin unable to find even a helper.
If Zhao Chen hadn't made the paper and printing technique this time, perhaps Li Shimin would never dare to implement this plan for the rest of his life.
But at this moment, Li Shimin was full of ambitions.
"Have your Majesty ever thought about what to do when Zhao Chen is going to do with his grand family?"
"If the aristocratic family knew that these things were made by Zhao Chen, how would they target Zhao Chen?"
"Zhao Chen is still young, how can he withstand the hidden arrows in the court?" Queen Changsun said with a melancholy face.
Today, Zhao Chen was just standing opposite to several shopkeepers of the aristocratic family.
But if the controllers of the aristocratic clan knew about it, Zhao Chen would probably not be able to get out of it so easily.
He is just a county marquis, how can he be the opponent of these aristocratic families?
"Zhao Chen is my son, the future Emperor of the Tang Dynasty, this is something he must go through. Otherwise, how can he control the ministers?"
"As for his safety, I will try my best to protect him." Li Shimin was silent for a moment, his eyes firm.
He is completely different from Li Shimin who smiles on weekdays.
Empress Changsun only felt that the emperor in front of her seemed to have returned to the time when she fought on the battlefield more than ten years ago.
"Tomorrow, I will first take some officials from aristocratic families to take action. After Zhao Chen's bookstore opens, papermaking and printing will spread, and the autumn test will begin."
"When the time comes, it will be time for Zhao Chen to perform on stage."
"I hope that boy Zhao Chen can withstand the pressure from all sides."
"When you are fine, Guanyinbi, go and see that boy more."
"I am worried that with that boy's temperament, he will probably run away when he sees something wrong." Li Shimin and Empress Changsun instructed.
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The next morning, news came out in the palace.
At the court meeting, the emperor took down officials from various departments, with as many as dozens of people.
The whole court was silent.
Those who are interested find that these officials who were taken down have another similar situation except that they have something to do with themselves.
Even these people are all familiar with each other's families in public or secretly.
This put the entire Chang'an City in a slightest speculation.
Empress Changsun came to Zhao Chen's tavern early in the morning.
When we arrived at the tavern, Zhao Chen was still having breakfast.
"Auntie hasn't eaten breakfast yet. I just fried it. You can try it." Zhao Chen asked when he saw Empress Changsun coming so early.
Empress Changsun didn't want to eat it.
But when I saw the golden strips placed on the plate, which exuded a strong fragrance, I felt a hint of greed in my mouth.
"What is this? It's so strange in shape?" Empress Changsun asked Zhao Chen with a fried dough stick wrapped in paper.
"This is fried dough sticks, a must-have item for breakfast. If your aunt wants to learn it, Zhao Chen can teach you how to do it!" Zhao Chen said with a smile.
The Tang Dynasty has never seen such things as fried dough sticks.
Zhao Chen also drank porridge every day, and he was tired of it.
I only thought about frying some fried dough sticks and trying them.
"Where did you learn these skills from?" Queen Changsun said with a smile.
He gently bite the fried dough sticks in his hand.
Crispy and crispy in the mouth.
But it is much better than the imperial meals in the palace.
"This long... fried dough stick tastes really good. Is there any? I want to take some back and try it." Queen Changsun was a little uncomfortable with the name of fried dough sticks, but she felt that it tasted good.
So I thought of taking some back for the emperor to taste.
"Of course it's OK." Zhao Chen nodded, but also knew that Emperor Changsun must have eaten two fried dough sticks after this.
"Auntie came here so early, but what's the matter?" Zhao Chen asked again.
"Have you heard about what happened at today's court meeting?" Queen Changsun asked in a low voice.
She took a look at the street outside. Although this place is located in Pingkangfang, it is remote and Zhao Chen has just gotten up again. He probably didn't know what happened in the court.
Sure enough, Zhao Chen shook his head, but there was no curiosity on his face.
I don't seem to care about what's going on in the court.
"Your Majesty took down more than a dozen officials at the court meeting today, all of whom are from the great families of various aristocratic families." Empress Changsun said slowly, looking at Zhao Chen with her eyes.
Chapter completed!