Li Yuangao was sitting on the throne, looking depressed. After a night of physical battle, his mental state was indeed not very good. But the daily court meeting was a must. He squinted and looked down at the civil and military ministers, and suddenly hit him
A big yawn.
Li Shimin walked out of the crowd of ministers and said: "My father is old and tired day and night. Recently, the world is at peace, the people live in peace, and there are no important matters in the court. I would like to ask my father to return to the harem to rest and recuperate to ensure the health of the dragon."
When Li Yuan heard this, he thought that this guy was so courageous. Wasn't he blatantly forcing himself to abdicate?
However, his words are not unreasonable. After all, he is already sixty years old. How can he withstand working on a woman's belly every night?
What's more, that untimely yawn once again became Li Shimin's excuse to force him into the palace.
However, if he does not participate in the court meeting, doesn't it mean that he has completely lost the qualifications to rule the world? How could he lose his supreme power? Can an emperor still be called an emperor if he loses his power?
He couldn't help breaking into a cold sweat. He wiped the sweat from his face and turned his gaze to the ministers again.
At this time, how much he needs a minister to stand up and defend himself. To speak for him is to save him from fire and water.
Helpless, the ministers looked at him with solemn expressions, as if waiting for his answer.
He searched the crowd for that familiar person, his old friend Pei Ji, who was closer than his own son. But there was his shadow there. What happened to him? Did he predict that he would lose his throne?
He believed that everyone below hoped that Li Shimin could ascend to the throne as soon as possible, but he would never be the same as them. However, at such an important moment, he was nowhere to be seen.
"Where is Pei Ji? What do you want to report?"
He still refused to give up, and his eyes were still wandering among the ministers, hoping that he could once again become the most effective cleaner in his life. But he was immediately disappointed. He got a piece of desperate news: "Master Pei is on his way to the court.
fall sick."
If you don’t get sick early, you won’t get sick late, but why do you get sick at this time?
Such a coincidence? It can't be another conspiracy, right?
Seeing the disappointment on his father's face, Li Shimin looked around the hall and said: "My father is old and busy with state affairs. My sons and ministers are worried that my father is not strong enough and has failed his mother's trust. Therefore, I suggest that in the future, my father does not need to be there in the morning."
, I can handle all government affairs well."
Li Shimin said, raised his head, his eyes were like torches, and looked at the courtiers around him.
The first one to respond was his old partner Fang Xuanling.
"The prince's filial piety can be seen from heaven. It is my great fortune, the great Tang Dynasty, and the great fortune of the emperor."
Changsun Wuji said: "I also feel the same way. The emperor's dragon body is the foundation of the country. The prince's kindness has won the hearts of the people. I hope that the emperor will take the dragon body as the most important thing."
For a moment, all the ministers in the Taiji Hall echoed: "Please take care of the dragon body, long live the dragon body. Long live the dragon body. Long live the dragon body."
At this time, Li Shimin was already filled with joy.
Today at the court, Pei Ji failed to arrive, and Yuchi Jingde helped him again. He sent someone to stop his sedan on the road.
Li Yuan's eyes were dull and his heart was bleeding.
What does it mean to kill a donkey? And this man is the son he gave birth to, the one he calls his father. His blood is thicker than water, so impatient? It’s only been three months, and he’s still wearing a dragon body for him.
In the name of health, it is really terrible to kill people without showing blood.
Facing these aggressive ministers, he felt very sad. There is nothing more sad than death. So, what is the point of him still relying on the throne? It is just a decoration.
However, the old man did not dare to show his dissatisfaction at all. Instead, he forced a smile and said, "I understand your feelings. As he gets older, Lian deeply feels that he is unable to handle government affairs. Lian immediately issued edicts on the Zen throne frequently, and the prince
Inherit the great power and live out your old age peacefully from now on."
When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't hide his joy. Just as he was about to thank him, Changsun Wuji winked at him, and he immediately understood and said: "I must tell my father, I must not do it. I don't dare to have the intention of forcing the palace. I just want to
I can share my father's worries."
"That's it. The matter of the Zen position will be discussed another day. Today, Lian is not feeling well and will withdraw from the court."
After Li Yuan finished speaking, he stood up and left.
There was a roar in the court hall.
Li Shimin felt extremely regretful that he had missed this opportunity. If he wanted to truly sit in that position, how long would it take for him to do so?
It's all my fault, I'm too indecisive.
Returning to the East Palace, I sighed.
Changsun Wuyou hurriedly served tea and said: "Shimin, look at you like this, does it mean that you have failed to accomplish a big thing?"
"Wuyou, I lost such a good opportunity today because your brother ruined it for me."
"Really? He is your elder brother-in-law. He can only help you. How could he harm you? Let me tell you."
Li Shimin told what happened in the Tang Dynasty one by one. Changsun Wuyou immediately knelt down and said: "Congratulations to Your Highness the Crown Prince."
Li Shimin frowned and said: "There is no happy event, what are you doing?"
"How lucky is it that His Highness the Crown Prince has such a good minister? My brother asked you not to accept the abdication edict for your own good."
"For my own good! Wuyou, for today I narrowly escaped death and even sacrificed my life for my brother. He is willing to give way to me, but I don't accept it?"
Changsun Wuyou said with a smile: "Your Highness, although the Emperor is still in power, since you became the Crown Prince, all matters in the court have been controlled by you alone. If you are not the Emperor, you are the same as the Emperor. As expected, today is the first
Once, there will be a second time, and a third time soon, and the matter is no more than three. In this way, the ministers will know that it is not that you are forcing the palace, but that you have no choice but to accept the imperial edict, and you will gain both fame and fortune. Why not do it?
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When Li Shimin heard this, he was immediately overjoyed. He helped his eldest grandson Wuyou up and said gently: "I am lucky to have you in my lifetime."
The eunuch came to report: "Master Changsun Wuji wishes to see you."
"Please."
Li Shimin's face was filled with joy, and the couple both turned their attention to the door.
Changsun Wuji was as calm as the wind. He looked serious and was about to speak when he was stopped by Li Shimin and said, "Whatever brother Changsun wants to say, your sister has said it for you."
"Really? That's great. I thought His Highness was resenting me, but it turns out you already know our intentions. That's great."
Li Shimin smiled and said: "One hero has three gangs, Shimin can be where he is today, but without the help of you two brothers and sisters, he will never be able to achieve great things."
"Why do you say this? If it weren't for your ability in both civil and military affairs and your gathering of talented people, you wouldn't have achieved what you have today. Your Highness, the Crown Prince, will be crowned king today. What are your thoughts on the candidate for the new Crown Prince?"
Li Shimin said: "It's too early to talk about this issue. Qian'er and Tai'er are still young. I want to think about it in the long term."
"No. The princes of the past dynasties have always established the elders rather than the younger ones. I think that this matter has been planned for a long time. Could it be that Your Highness has another suitable candidate?"
Li Shimin's eyes flashed with the shadow of Li Tai, and he sighed: "It's true, I think Wuyou's opinion on this matter is more important, Wuyou, what do you think?"
