Chapter 51: Prince Li Zhiyun of the Eastern Palace (Part 2)
When he was in trouble, it was the King of Chu who came to persuade him.
Just one sentence: Everyone in the world knows how powerful Han is when he captures a tiger, but they don't know about Li Yaoshi's soldiers. The way is as clear as his heart.
Although he had little interaction with the King of Chu, he could be sure that the King of Chu was definitely not a kind person.
I don't know whether I am happy or worried that the King of Chu values me.
After thinking about it, he laughed at himself. Now he has no choice. The world is full of Tang Dynasties. What's the use of thinking so much.
Let's take a step at a time.
Facing the powerful soldiers and crossbows of the Tang Dynasty, Lin Shihong had no power to fight back and was slaughtered one-sidedly by the Tang army.
In November of the sixth year of Wude, Lin Shihong died!
At this point, only Feng Ang of Jiaozhou was left in the south.
Later, Li Xiaogong sent a message to Feng Ang, ordering him to submit to the Tang Dynasty.
Feng Ang knew that he was unable to compete with the Tang Dynasty, so he immediately changed his flag and responded to Li Xiaogong, expressing his willingness to submit to the Tang Dynasty.
Immediately, Li Xiaogong and Li Jing led their troops to sweep across the southeast, where the rebels, such as bandits, water bandits, and thieves, were killed or surrendered.
At this point, the South is peaceful!
From November to December in the sixth year of Takeori, good news came one after another from the south.
After Li Zhiyun learned about the pacification of the South, he immediately began to prepare for the reward.
The first was naturally Zhaojun Wang Li Xiaogong and Li Jing. To them, Li Zhiyun ordered them to stabilize the south and then return to the court and give them rewards. The general manager of Jingzhou Daoxing Camp and Xiangyi County Wang Li Shenfu was granted the title of Tanzhou.
General manager.
It is worth mentioning that Tanzhou is adjacent to Lingnan.
Li Zhiyun used all his praises and praises in the imperial edict to Li Shenfu, but it is unclear whether he cried or laughed after receiving the edict.
At the same time, Chu Suiliang was also transferred back to Chang'an by Li Zhiyun and served as the governor of the school, replacing Li Shenfu.
After Feng Ang surrendered to the Tang Dynasty, Li Zhiyun thought twice and decided to temporarily stabilize him and make him the Duke of Geng, Shangzhu State, and General Governor of Gaozhou. The area under his original jurisdiction was resettled to prefectures and counties, and the local tribal leader was appointed governor.
Feng Ang's disciples and Li Zhiyun were also appointed governors on Wei Zheng's advice.
In fact, Li Zhiyun knew very well that Feng Ang's surrender could only be said to be a nominal surrender. The fundamental reason was that in the Jiaozhi Lingnan area, there were few Han people and many barbarians.
Even Feng Ang himself was from one of these minority tribes.
For the time being, Li Zhiyun was unable to spare his time to clarify the details and fully integrate Lingnan Jiaozhi into the rule of the Tang Dynasty.
We can only continue the policy of the former Sui Dynasty, and implement the autonomy of each state under the name of the leader of the local Hu tribe.
This is also a helpless move. After all, the Jiaozhi area in Lingnan is so sparsely populated that people in the Central Plains even believe that the people in those places are not human beings at all, but savages!
In the early Tang Dynasty, development in the Jiangnan area was not possible, let alone the nooks and crannies of Lingnan and Jiaozhi.
With the defeat of Lin Shihong and Feng An's surrender, the southeastern area was wiped out by the troops led by Li Xiaogong and Li Jing, and the southern part of the Tang Dynasty was completely stable.
Right now, the only places left are Youzhou, where Luo Yi is located, and Gaokaidao, Liaodong.
However, winter has entered, and the three armies are not in a good position for the campaign. Li Zhiyun can only temporarily suppress this seasonal movement.
"Let's do this for the time being." Li Zhiyun said to several prime ministers: "This year, the granaries are gradually filling up, and the south has been decided. Any more wars will be detrimental to the people's livelihood. The thieves of Youyan will be eliminated one by one in the coming year."
"Your Majesty is kind-hearted, and I will obey your orders."
Li Zhiyun nodded, glanced over the several prime ministers, looked at the dome of the political hall, and said with emotion: "Since the end of the Sui Dynasty, wars have been everywhere, and the people have been in dire straits. There are thieves inside and outside, and my father has worked hard to build a paradise for the Han people, and today the world
Gradually, Zhiyun will be able to explain to his father."
Now he is qualified to say this. Although You Yan has not returned, it is only a matter of time. When the fields are plowed in the next spring, it will be the time for the three armies to move north.
Hearing this, Yang Gongren and Chen Shuda looked at each other, and the former bowed and said: "Your Highness, I have heard of the benevolence of the saint. Now that your highness is in the south, it is appropriate to inform the saint and comfort your majesty's concerns."
Hearing this, Li Zhiyun pondered and remained silent.
Upon seeing this, Pei Ju immediately seconded the proposal.
The remaining Li Shuliang and Pei Ji vaguely noticed something and followed suit.
Li Zhiyun said with a smile: "My father has been ill for a long time. With such good news, I really should tell my father. I hope that this great news can clear away the haze of my father's illness."
"What your Highness said is true."
The next day, the harem and sleeping quarters.
The ministers waited for a long time, and finally waited for the emperor's mental recovery.
After Li Zhiyun finished talking about annihilating Lin Shihong in the south, Feng An surrendered, and Li Xiaogong led his army to wipe out the scattered rebels in the southeast, he looked happy.
In Li Yuan's view, the small rebels in the southeast area are nothing to worry about. Most of them are rogue bandits causing trouble.
Only by annihilating Lin Shihong can we achieve real stability.
Feng An's surrender meant that all the south had returned to the Tang Dynasty.
"King Chu, you have done a good job. I did not misjudge the person. It was right for you to supervise the country."
"Relying on the power of my father, the three armies dare to fight, so that we can defeat the thieves and secure the south. My sons and ministers work hard and do not dare to take credit for their meager strength."
"You don't have to be humble." Li Yuan waved his hand, tilted his head, and looked at the circle of kneeling ministers below.
"You are all here today, and I have something to announce."
"I will wait for a moment to listen."
Immediately, Li Yuan said: "Since mid-March, the Prince of Qi has been deposed and the King of Qi has rebelled and intended to kill his father. Fortunately, the King of Chu loyally rescued him. After that, I was exhausted physically and mentally. I have been supervising the country with the King of Chu. The government is stable and the world is stable.
An Tai, now the south has been decided, and the king of Chu should be rewarded heavily.
The East Palace is vacant, the country has no heir, and the people are uneasy. The king of Chu is proud of his talents, and he has always served his emperor and father. He is capable of bringing peace and stability to the country, and his military skills can rule the country. I have made up my mind to appoint the king of Chu as the crown prince to supervise the affairs of the country for me.
Gentlemen, what do you think?"
This was also what Li Yuan had been thinking about for a long time. He had revealed it to Li Zhiyun a few months ago. But at that time, Li Zhiyun refused on the grounds that he was not the legitimate eldest son. Therefore, Li Yuan first canonized Wan as the queen to pave the way for her.
Now that the south is peaceful, it is time to help the King of Chu ascend to the throne.
As for the ministers, although they had different ideas, no one dared to refute.
Yang Gongren, Pei Ju and others were very happy because when they came this time, they came to propose to the emperor that he should appoint the King of Chu as the crown prince.
Taking advantage of such a good opportunity to pacify the south, it was the right time to make some suggestions. Unexpectedly, the emperor himself proposed it, which saved them a lot of talking.
The warriors Xun, Tang Jian and others did not dare to say more. Since the deposed crown prince rebelled, the King of Chu has vigorously purged old officials. Now the political affairs hall, six departments, nine temples, and sixteen guards are all the people of the King of Chu. In addition, Guanlong
The aristocratic families also supported the King of Chu.
He also contributed to the pacification of the south. The time, place and people were favorable, the general trend was the general trend, and the people's will was the same.
Furthermore, even if those with evil intentions want to object, they dare not.
Because there was only one adult prince under the sage, the King of Chu, and the legitimate son born to Empress Taimu had died. Now that all queens are honored as empresses, the King of Chu is also the legitimate son.
It can be said that King Chu is now the eldest son.
It is reasonable, legal and in line with the system to establish the King of Chu as the crown prince.
If you do not establish the King of Chu, but instead establish those underage princes, it is not a matter of loyalty to the king, but of harboring evil intentions!
More importantly, no one has the ability to oppose the King of Chu now.
Otherwise, at worst, he will be dismissed from office and seize a title, or at worst, he will die!
Few ministers who can occupy the central position are idiots.
"Your Majesty is wise." Yang Gongren took the lead and said: "The King of Chu is both civil and military, and has a noble character. He is filial to the emperor and his father, and cares for the people. He can be the crown prince."
Pei Ju followed: "Since ancient times, the King of Chu is the eldest son. Your Majesty appoints the King of Chu as the Crown Prince of the East Palace. I second the proposal."
Chen Shuda: "I second the proposal."
Li Shuliang bowed and said, "I second my opinion."
"I second the proposal." Pei Ji, Zhao Cijing, Warrior Xun, Tang Jian, Dugu Cheng, Yu Shiqian, Huangfu Wuyi and others all seconded the proposal.
Seeing this, Li Yuan looked at Li Zhiyun.
Li Zhiyun fell to the ground in "sincere fear".
"My son and I have a small body. I rely on the kindness of my father, and I have just shown my talents. Now that I have been invited by all the ministers, I will take my first step. You should think twice before taking action on major affairs of the country. The position of the crown prince is related to the foundation of the Tang Dynasty. I dare not make any vain plans."
, I hope my father will think twice."
Li Yuandao: "I have made my decision. You don't need to say anything. The position of prince belongs to you."