Although the Tang Dynasty was founded by Emperor Gaozu, Li Chengzhao was the prince, and he knew much more than ordinary people. He also read more history books in the history museum than others. He also had many uninformed insider information than others.
He knew better. Under his father's long-term teachings, he knew that the early days of the Tang Empire were not so much the work of Emperor Gaozu, but the choice of the Guanlong nobles. Emperor Gaozu was just their recommendation.
He is just a representative of interests, and he is not really a very talented person.
Sometimes, Li Chengzhao even thought with malicious intent that without the late Qin King Li Shimin and his father, it would be difficult to say whether the Tang Empire could have unified the world. And as time passed over the years, his father's actions
Each of his achievements made Li Chengzhao feel that his father was the real hero in the creation and even the prosperity of the Tang Empire.
As for Emperor Gaozu, to be honest, Li Chengzhao sneered. But after all, this man was his imperial grandfather, and he was not so mad that he showed his disdain outside. And the reason why he thought that Han Yuan's words did not need to be worried was because he
Emperor Father and Emperor Gaozu are different. With his intelligence, he can naturally see that Emperor Gaozu used Qin Wang Li Shimin to check and balance the deposed prince Li Jiancheng.
But in today's court, there is no other 'Li Shimin' to check and balance him. Not only is there no one to check and balance him, but his father is still teaching him various imperial skills. This makes Li Chengzhao very clear about the greatness of his father
, far more than Emperor Gaozu.
Seeing that the four of them were silent, Li Chengzhao smiled and said: "I know what you are worried about, but I want to tell you that you don't have to be afraid of those vague suspicions. The empire is now more powerful than ever before. As the prince of the empire, I
If you don't even have this kind of tolerance, how can I win the favor of my father?"
Hearing this, the four of them looked at each other and felt extremely happy. Although they were also worried about possible signs of 'danger' that might appear soon, they did not necessarily advise the prince to deal with the two clan kings. After all, doing so was very risky.
No one dares to challenge the authority of today's saints, especially on matters such as 'seizing the right to inherit'.
Now that they heard what the prince said, they all admired the prince's broad-mindedness and self-confidence. Not to mention the prince's ability to do things, this spirit alone was enough to impress them. The reason is simple, Emperor Zhenguan dominates the world, if the empire
The prince has no ambition at all. Comparing the two, the gap is huge.
"The official has lost his composure." Han Yuan said with a smile.
Li Chengzhao waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about this. The fact that you can tell me this is enough to prove that you are doing your best to serve me. This time the imperial court has won a great victory, I hope you can spend more time dealing with the follow-up matters."
.I want you to come up with a plan to stabilize the people of the Western Region as soon as possible. Do you have any questions?"
Several people shook their heads, indicating that there was no problem.
Wang Dezhen asked: "Your Majesty, would you like to invite some literati to praise your Majesty's merits?"
This can only be said openly and openly in private. On the surface, everyone is very reserved and directly publishes all kinds of colorful articles, praising the emperor's greatness desperately.
"No need." Li Chengzhao directly denied it and said: "You must always remember that my father does not like nice words, he only values practical matters. If you can do something useful to the country and the people, than
It will be more beneficial for you to write ten articles that will be handed down from generation to generation."
As the prince of the empire, Li Chengzhao has been with the emperor all year round to listen to his teachings. He knows very well that his father hates people under his command who are trying to flatter him. If he comes up with a so-called article praising his father's achievements this time, it will only make his father very angry.
Disappointed. You must know that his father has rejected the so-called Taishan conferment several times. He still remembers that his father once said to him in a serious and thoughtful way: What is the use of writing colorful articles? Those articles can make the soldiers of the empire fight more effectively.
Are you brave? Can the article help the people of the empire get more food and clothing? Can the article make the people of the empire sincerely support the rule of the empire?
Li Chengzhao gave the answer at that time.
cannot!
Poems, lyrics, and songs are of no use in governing the world.
What's more, he doesn't like boring poems and songs. Compared with these, he now wants to do things more and do things that will be recognized by his father.
"Yes." Several people handed over their hands.
Mount Taishan is a commonplace issue. After the Eastern Turks were wiped out, a minister asked the emperor to enshrine him. After Tuyuhun was wiped out, another minister asked the emperor to go to Mount Tai to enshrine him. After Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla were killed, there were
The minister Shangshu asked the emperor to grant him a Zen title. From then on, every time the empire won a great victory externally, a minister always asked the emperor to grant him a Zen title.
It's the same this time.
In the eyes of Tang officials, the current emperor's achievements were enough to go to Mount Tai for enshrinement.
However, Li Zhiyun still refused.
The reason for his refusal was simple: he didn't want to waste money and people.
This made the ministers helpless, and they couldn't refute it. They still couldn't understand why the current emperor was so disgusted with going to Mount Tai to enshrine the Zen. Why didn't the emperor care at all about such a good thing that would be famous throughout the ages?
This is not right!
Many ministers have always felt that the emperor beat foreign countries everywhere, captured slaves everywhere, and thought about the people everywhere, because he wanted to be a wise and promising king far beyond the previous kings. In this case, shouldn't the Taishan conferential ceremony be in the emperor's heart?
Expectations?
Outside the Tai Chi Hall, ministers were walking in twos and threes.
"What do you think His Majesty is thinking about?" Xue Shou asked Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling incomprehensibly, "His Majesty didn't go before because the Eastern Turks were destroyed, but there are still Xue Yantuo, Uighurs, and Uighurs on the grassland.
Khitan and other tribes. After the grassland was pacified, His Majesty was still unwilling to go to Zen. I can understand this. After all, there are also Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla, and Tuyuhun and other foreign countries. But now they are gone. There are so many Western Turks and Western Regions.
All the small countries are gone, and the empire's states and counties have been transferred to the Western Regions. Isn't this kind of achievement enough to make Your Majesty think that he is an eternal emperor?"
Du Ruhui said softly: "Actually, haven't you understood yet? Our Majesty actually despises the so-called reputation from the bottom of his heart. His Majesty always only values practical matters and hates talking about doctrines. This is actually the case with Mount Tai's enshrinement of Zen. In
It seems to me that Your Majesty would rather spend time building more roads and formulating more preferential systems for the people, which would probably make Your Majesty more happy than going to Mount Tai to pray."
Hearing this, Xue Shou was speechless. There were many words stuck in his throat and he couldn't say them out. Finally, he had no choice but to smile and said: "Your Majesty does this, after thousands of years, who will still be qualified to go to Mount Tai to become a Zen monk."
Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "We just have to listen to His Majesty's arrangements. Maybe one day in the future, Your Majesty will be inspired to go to Mount Tai to become a Buddhist monk."
"I hope so." Xue Shou smiled bitterly and shook his head.
At this moment, Han Yuan walked towards him.
"I have met several prime ministers."
"What's the matter with you?" Du Ruhui asked.
Han Yuan belongs to the prince, so they are still willing to give him some face and listen to what he has to say.
Han Yuan cupped his hands and said: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has some ideas about the stability of the empire and the people of the Western Regions, and he would like to ask a few prime ministers to take a look at it."
After speaking, he took out a document from his sleeve and handed it to Du Ruhui.
Seeing this, Du Ruhui and the other three looked at each other with a smile on their faces.
Your Highness, the Crown Prince, is truly worthy of His Majesty's respect. When the courtiers were considering admonishing the Emperor to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen, His Highness was the only one who was considering the affairs of the people of the Western Regions. No wonder His Majesty the Emperor wanted to take the Crown Prince with him and teach him carefully.
"In that case, you can come with us." Du Ruhui accepted the document.
"yes."
Han Yuan silently followed several prime ministers to the Political Affairs Hall.