Even though they were an old couple, Changsun Wugou was still very happy to hear his love words like a straight man.
The couple inevitably had another moment of intimacy and tenderness, and exchanged a lot of love words.
But she was an empress after all, so she quickly returned to normal.
Changsun Wugou asked: "Are you still not sure who to let go?"
Li Shimin sighed: "It's difficult. You also know that there is almost no development potential in the Japanese slave country. If you put a child who is too talented there, he will be wronged."
"I want to find a mediocre person to live in peace and prosperity, but I am too young and not yet ready for enfeoffment."
"The only ones who are of the right age and have no talent are Li You and Li Min, but these two things..."
"Hey, Jing Ke has always said that they are assholes, and he didn't show any mercy in front of Cheng Qian. How can I safely buy such things?"
The eldest grandson Wugou advised: "Even if you feel uneasy, you still have to have the feudal kingdom that a prince should have."
"If the saints are really worried, you can match them with a capable country to handle the government affairs on their behalf. When they get older and feel more at ease, then let them take care of the state affairs themselves."
Li Shimin sighed: "That's all it can do."
After all, he was a decisive emperor, and he immediately began to make plans:
"The imperial court needs an outpost to run the Japanese slave kingdom, so let's borrow his fiefdom to use it first. After the Japanese slave kingdom is captured in the future, the government will be returned to him."
Changsun Wugou asked: "Who do you think you should let go?"
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Let Li Min go. He is idle and greedy for pleasure, but has no ambition."
"As long as you let him live comfortably, he won't care even if you don't give him any power. He is most suitable to be this puppet."
Changsun Wugou covered his mouth and chuckled, but then he said worriedly: "Li You is older than Li Min. If Li Min is granted the title first, I'm afraid he will be resentful."
Li Shimin snorted coldly: "Humph, he refused to go to the fiefdom under the pretense of being ill, and even asked his uncle Yin Hongzhi to help him train dead soldiers..."
"His Sima Zhao heart thinks I don't know? Now he just doesn't want to argue with him. If he really pisses me off, I'll treat him like a commoner."
A coldness flashed in the eyes of the eldest grandson Wugou. He dared to covet her son's throne. He was really impatient to live.
However, as a queen, she did not want to kill her concubine's child, so she put away her murderous intention and persuaded:
"It is the son's fault for not teaching his father, and it is also the saint's responsibility for him to become what he is today."
"Now that we know that he went astray, we should remind him and help him correct it, so as to avoid something unspeakable happening."
Li Shimin said with a headache: "His personality is already like this. It's not easy to change it, not to mention that Yin Hongzhi is instigating him."
Changsun Wugou said: "Then move Yin Hongzhi away from him first, and then find a way to teach him."
Li Shimin shook his head and said: "It's not that easy. The Yin family is also a long-standing minister, and there are many people working for them. Even if Yin Hongzhi is released, he can control the matter remotely."
Changsun Wugou has no choice but to kill the Yin family.
Li Shimin said helplessly: "Forget it, leave him alone. When the second batch of enfeoffments is announced, find a small island in Nanyang and throw him there. Then send the Yin family there as well, and let them fend for themselves."
Changsun Wugao's eyes lit up, this was a good note. However, he did not say anything, but silently wrote it down.
After a few days, he told Changsun Wuji that he should handle this matter and get rid of Li You and the Yin family.
Forget about coveting the throne, as a prince it is normal for you to have some illusions about that position.
But other people are very clear-headed and know that their hope is too slim, so they hide their ambition deeply.
Li You was the first and only person who dared to take practical action.
He really thought he was hiding it deeply, but little did he know that when he pretended to be sick and stayed in the capital and refused to go to the fiefdom, others already knew what he wanted to do.
Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji, Changsun Wuji and others immediately arranged many spies around him.
His every move is under the surveillance of these old foxes.
The reason why he was not touched was because he did not pose any substantial threat, otherwise he would have died of a sudden illness.
…
Chen Jingke originally thought about going to the palace to give Li Shimin some advice and ask him to finalize the list quickly.
If it drags on any longer, everyone will be tired.
Moreover, more than a year has passed since the enfeoffment was proposed. If the imperial court does not take practical actions, I am afraid that the nobles will be unable to sit still.
But before he could take action, the imperial court issued a decree and formally determined the enfeoffment list:
Li Yuanli, King of Xu Kang, Li Min, King of Shu, Li Xiaocha, Duke of Gaomi, Yin Yuan, Duke of Xun Guo, and Hongda, the Marquis of Leping County.
Yin Yuan was the son of Yin Kaishan. He had average talents and was indispensable to the Tang Dynasty.
However, one of the important reasons why he was placed on the first batch of enfeoffment lists was precisely because he was dispensable.
It is impossible for such high-minded ministers as Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng to be sealed off so early.
Another reason is that his father Yin Kaishan has a good relationship with Li Shimin.
Yin Kaishan died of illness in the fifth year of Wude. At that time, Li Shimin was sad and cried for him. Later, he was listed as a hero of Lingyan Pavilion.
This time, it was necessary to choose a distinguished person who had served as a representative for the enfeoffment, and Li Shimin thought of him first.
Marquis Xihongda of Leping County was also a second-generation man. His father was born in poverty and relied on his military exploits to fight tooth and nail. He became a marquis because he blocked a knife for Li Shimin.
He died of serious illness in the early years of Zhenguan, and the title was passed to Xi Hongda.
Xi Hongda's father had been in the army all his life and had no time to teach his son. As a result, his ability was mediocre and he became a county magistrate by relying on his kindness.
This time it was necessary to choose a distinguished representative with civilian background, so Li Shimin thought of this person who had blocked a knife for him.
Being able to obtain a feudal state was a complete surprise for Li Xiaocha and Xi Hongda.
They had never thought before that such a good thing could happen to them.
You must know that the standards for enfeoffment are very strict, and having a title does not necessarily mean you will have a state.
Li Xiaocha was the second son and had no qualifications; Xi Hong's family was in a state of decline and had no ability to compete with other powerful people.
So this enfeoffment was pie in the sky for them.
From the original grandma who didn't care about my uncle, she suddenly became the king of vassals.
This is a vassal king. No matter how small the feudal country is, he is still a vassal king. His status is there.
Apart from the two of them, Concubine Yang was the happiest. When she heard the imperial edict, she burst into tears on the spot.
"God bless me, Min'er will have no worries about food and clothing from now on."
Li Ke was also sincerely happy for this younger brother.
Instead, Li Min said with an indifferent expression: "I know that the Wonu Kingdom is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, with the sea in between. I don't want to go to that place where birds don't poop."
Concubine Yang said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense, that is a feudal country, and no one can ask for it. If you dare to cause trouble and lose the feudal country, I...I will break your legs."
Li Min shrank his neck and said: "How could it be possible? I will ask Aye to appoint a powerful Prime Minister to me when the time comes... He will take care of government affairs, and I will enjoy happiness every day."
"When the time comes, I will take my mother over and enjoy the happiness with me."
Concubine Yang said happily: "It's good if you have this filial piety. Mom is not going anywhere. She will stay in Chang'an and watch over you."
Li Min has an out-of-the-box temperament, and he talks with a hammer and a stick.
One moment he had just expressed his filial piety, and the next moment he shouted: "That's not right, why did you grant me the title first and not my brother? Is there a mistake? How about I go find him and return the title to my brother."
Li Ke was also very pleased. Although this younger brother was naughty by nature, he really respected his older brother.
He said: "Aye is so wise, how could he make a mistake? There must be a reason for banning you first. Just listen to the arrangements and don't cause trouble."
At this time, the waiters' voices suddenly came from outside the door: "See the saint."
Concubine Yang immediately knew that Li Shimin was coming, and said with joy on her face: "Come with me to welcome you."
Li Ke also quickly stood up and took care of his clothes, while Li Min huddled at the back, like a mouse seeing a cat.
Li Shimin walked over quickly and said: "Haha... I knew you were all in the palace."
Concubine Yang saluted and said: "Welcome the saint."
Li Ke and Li Min also saluted and said, "See you."
Li Shimin came over and said, "No courtesy."
After saying that, he went directly to the front seat and sat down. Concubine Yang quickly arranged for him to make tea and serve fruit snacks.
Li Shimin was very satisfied when he saw Li Ke. His three favorite sons were Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and Li Ke.
Looking at Li Min again, his brows wrinkled subconsciously. The two siblings had completely different personalities.
As good as Li Ke is, Li Min is as naughty as he is.
Seeing his timid appearance, he criticized him: "From now on, you will be the lord of a country, and you will look a bit like a lord of the country. How can you convince the public like this?"
Li Min, like Little Chicken, didn't even dare to say anything.
Concubine Yang had no choice but to come out and smooth things over by saying, "Zhen'er has such a character, it's not worth being angry with a saint."
"By the way, Min'er just said that he would like you to appoint a capable Prime Minister for him to handle government affairs for him."
Li Shimin snorted coldly and said: "You are self-aware, but I would do the same thing if you didn't tell me."
"In the future, when you go to a feudal country, you should study hard with the Prime Minister. When you have completed your studies, I will return the government affairs to you."
When Li Min heard that he was going to be appointed as the Prime Minister, he felt happy. When he heard that he was going to learn how to deal with government affairs, his face became bitter again.
I didn't dare to object, so I could only say: "Well, thank you, Aye."
Li Shimin picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said: "Okay, you can get out. Remember, keep a low profile these days. If you dare to cause trouble, I will break your legs."
If Li Min was granted amnesty, he quickly said: "Here, I promise to be more honest than anyone else."
After he left, Li Shimin said to Li Ke: "Isn't it strange why I sealed your brother first and not you?"
Li Ke said respectfully: "Aye is wise and powerful. There must be a reason for doing this. I have no other ideas."
Li Shimin was very satisfied with his attitude and told him the reason. He also said this to Concubine Yang.
"The Wonu Kingdom is remote and surrounded by the sea. It has a small territory and has no potential for development."
"You are a man of great talent. Putting the country here is a restriction on your talent."
"Your brother is different. He is naughty by nature and has no ambition. If you put the feudal state in a key position, you will be harming him."
"Putting it in a remote place like the Wonu Kingdom can ensure that he enjoys wealth and wealth in peace."
Li Ke showed a clear look, and then said gratefully: "Thank you, I won't let you down."
Li Shimin nodded and said, "Go ahead and keep an eye on your brother recently, lest he get carried away and do something he shouldn't do."
"Well, son, please leave." Li Ke responded, said goodbye and left.
After her sons left, Concubine Yang completely lowered her figure and started to squeeze Li Shimin's shoulders and beat his legs.
When the time was almost up, he winked at the personal maid again. The maid immediately understood and sent all the waiters next to her away.
Then I made the bed, folded the quilt, boiled the bath water and so on...
Anyway, Li Shimin is staying overnight tonight.
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Some people are happy and others are unhappy, and Li You is naturally the most unhappy one.
"Pa!" This is the first cup he has broken: "Why? I am older than him, why should I ban him first and not me?"
Yin Hongzhi said calmly: "The five fingers are all of different lengths. It is normal for a saint to have so many sons and have biases."
"Everyone knows that Li Min is more favored than you. If you want to stay, you often have to pretend to be sick. He is left without doing anything."
Li You said with a distorted expression: "Why? How am I inferior to him? It's okay to lose to Li Chengqian. Who is he, Li Min? How is he better than me?"
Yin Hongzhi said: "There are some things that you say don't count, only what the saint says."
Li You said with a gloomy face: "I'm not willing to give in. Please help me find a way."
Yin Hongzhi shook his head and said: "There is no way, the imperial edict has been issued, and it is impossible to change it. However, this may not be a bad thing for you."
Li You frowned and said, "What do you mean?"
Yin Hongzhi subconsciously lowered his voice and said: "Do you still remember what I told you? The saint has many sons, and no one can tell what will happen in the future."
"Think about why you stay in Chang'an claiming to be ill? If the country is sealed off, you will leave Chang'an and go to a barren land thousands of miles away to become the leader of a small country."
"In this case, all your previous plans will come to nothing. Are you willing to do this?"
Li You's face was gloomy and uncertain. It was too difficult to compete with Li Chengqian for the throne, and he could never really make up his mind.
Yin Hongzhi added another fire and said: "If you give up just now, then we will find a way to add your name to the second batch of enfeoffments."
"If you are unwilling to do so, then don't hesitate any longer and act quickly from now on. Become the prince or even sit in that position before you are enfeoffed."
Li You's face hardened, and he finally made up his mind and said, "Okay, didn't you recommend a man named Yan Hongxin to me? Bring him to see me as soon as possible."
Yin Hongzhi's eyes flashed with joy and he said, "Okay, I will bring him to see you tomorrow."
Yan Hongxin is his brother-in-law, and he has been staying in Beijing just waiting for today.
Back then, Li Yuan killed his father and many other clan members. How could he forget this hatred?
Over the years, he has been looking for opportunities to take revenge. He originally wanted to join forces with his sister in the palace to assassinate Li Shimin, but it was a pity that she was unwilling because of her greed for wealth.
Then he set his sights on Li You, and over the years he had been instilling in him the idea of seizing the heir.
Now that he was finally going to succeed, how could he not be happy and excited.
