"I just want to see again the thousands of miles of land I have conquered." Li Yuan's expression was indescribably lonely.
When people think of the Tang Dynasty, the first things that come to mind are Li Shimin, Wu Zetian and Li Longji.
Some people even think that the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty was Li Shimin.
As a founding emperor, Li Yuan's existence can be said to be very low.
There are two reasons for this.
The first reason is that Li Shimin was too dazzling, covering up Li Yuan's light.
Another reason is that not long after the Tang Dynasty completely unified the world, Li Yuan was deposed by Li Shimin, and he did not make much contribution to the governance of the world.
Coupled with Li Shimin's deliberate downplaying, Li Yuan has no sense of existence.
Li Yuan had infinite emotions for the Tang Dynasty that he built with his own hands.
He felt that his health was getting worse and worse, and he wanted to see the country he had built with his own hands again.
If he had still had resentment towards Li Shimin in his heart before, he would not have gone to Li Shimin at all.
Because the relationship with Li Shimin had eased a lot some time ago, he was moved by Li Yuanchang's proposal to let him participate in the winter hunting.
Of course he knew Li Yuanchang's plan.
But if he didn't go this time, he was afraid that he would have no chance in the future.
Li Shimin was definitely worried about him going out alone, and Li Shimin would also participate in the winter hunt.
Only under Li Shimin's eyes would Li Shimin agree.
Li Yuanchang couldn't understand Li Yuan's emotion, and said angrily: "Father, there is no way I will give up. You can report me to your brother."
Li Yuan was silent. If he reported Li Yuanchang, Li Yuanchang would definitely die.
He has already lost several sons, and he no longer wants a white-haired man to give away a black-haired man.
At this moment, he is just a father.
"It's up to you." Li Yuan sighed and said.
He knew that Li Yuanchang couldn't defeat Li Shimin, but if he was asked to expose Li Yuanchang, he couldn't do it and couldn't control it.
Li Yuanchang turned and left with a gloomy face.
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"Your Majesty, the King of Han looked very ugly when he left Da'an Palace." Li Mu said.
"So the King of Han's goal has not been achieved." Li Shimin showed a sneer on his face.
Li Mu lowered his head and said nothing. It was difficult for him to comment on this kind of thing.
"Inform Baiqi to pay close attention to who comes into contact with the Supreme Emperor during winter hunting." Li Shimin ordered.
Li Mu hesitated and said: "Since Your Majesty knows that someone has evil intentions, why did you agree to the Emperor's participation in the winter hunting?"
Li Shimin glanced at Li Mu.
Li Mu shuddered, knowing that he had talked too much.
Li Shimin withdrew his gaze and said calmly: "I just want those people to jump out and see how many people have evil intentions."
"Yes, I'll go right away, old slave." Li Mu responded and quickly went down to make arrangements.
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Han Dynasty
Although Li Yuanchang has resigned, there is still a Han Dynasty palace in Chang'an.
Hu Changcheng was Li Yuanchang's confidant. When he saw Li Yuanchang come back, his face was gloomy and he asked: "Your Majesty, is there something wrong?"
"My father asked me to give up. He will not support me in the future." Li Yuanchang said.
Hu Changcheng knew the seriousness of the problem and said, "Your Majesty, what should we do now?"
The princes in the Tang Dynasty had great power. Although the prince itself only had a title, Li Shimin would give his brothers and sons the title of governor.
Take Li Tai as an example. He was the governor of more than 20 other states.
If Li Tai surrenders, he will control the military and political power of more than 20 states.
Li Yuanchang had the governor of Liangzhou at his head, with tens of thousands of soldiers and horses under his command. After years of management, these tens of thousands of people have been completely controlled by him.
There are more than 100,000 soldiers and horses standing outside Chang'an City alone. Including the palace guards, there are more than 200,000 soldiers and horses.
If no one in Chang'an City supports him, his tens of thousands of people will probably be wiped out as soon as they leave the fiefdom, and it will be difficult to rebel.
"Don't worry, although my father said he would not help me, he has already persuaded my brother, who has agreed to let my father participate in the winter hunting." Li Yuanchang said.
"The Emperor is unwilling to help His Highness. If the Emperor sees those old ministers and says something, wouldn't it be more troublesome?" Hu Changcheng said worriedly.
Over the years, those old ministers have begun to distance themselves from Li Yuanchang. If once they know that Li Yuan does not support Li Yuanchang, let alone win over them, I am afraid someone will directly report them.
Li Yuanchang pondered for a while and said: "They just doubt whether my father is behind me. As long as my father shows up, their suspicions can be dispelled. You tell them that there are many people during winter hunting. In order not to attract attention,
I doubt that my father can see them alone."
"That's okay. After all, once the rebellion is leaked, everyone will die. Even if those people have suspicions, they probably won't verify it out of caution." Hu Changcheng nodded.
"I think so too. As long as there are people who can stabilize those people, it doesn't matter whether I have the support of my father or not." Li Yuanchang said.
When he listened to Li Yuan and secretly accumulated strength, it was initially out of filial piety.
Later, he stopped thinking that way. Is he worried and scared every day just to overthrow Li Shimin and make Li Yuan the emperor?
Although Li Yuan promised to overthrow Li Shimin, he would make him the crown prince.
But Li Yuan may have made such a promise to Li Shimin back then, but what happened in the end?
Besides, when you are a prince, how can you have the luxury of being an emperor yourself?
"Your Majesty, according to my subordinates' investigation in the past few days, Princess Changle's future consort, the Marquis of Jingyang County, is very valued by Your Majesty, and he is also very talented. If we can win over him, it will be a great help." Hu Changcheng
said.
"I have heard about this person in the fiefdom, but I'm afraid this person is not easy to win over, right?" Li Yuanchang said.
"Although it is difficult, we still have to try. This person is very important." Hu Changcheng said.
Li Yuanchang was a little surprised and asked: "Although this man is talented, he has no real power. I don't understand, how can he be so important?"
"Your Highness, you must be honest in everything you do. It is not right for a brother to rebel against his brother. What's more, Your Highness is not the legitimate son of the Supreme Emperor." Hu Changcheng said.
Li Yuanchang's face was gloomy: "Li Shimin killed his brother and imprisoned his father. Is it justifiable?"
"Your Highness, if you want to achieve something, it is not enough to rely on the Emperor's old ministers. As Your Highness, it is difficult to win over the ministers in the court." Hu Changcheng said tactfully.
Although there were some old ministers of Li Yuan left in the court, they were suppressed by Li Shimin and did not have much power in their hands.
And with Li Yuanchang's status, even if the ministers in the court had other ideas, they would not be able to support him.
Li Shimin has so many sons, who should he support?
Li Yuanchang naturally understood what Hu Changcheng meant. If he hadn't been under Li Yuan's banner, he wouldn't even be able to win over Li Yuan's old ministers.
"What does this have to do with Lin Xuan?" Li Yuanchang frowned.
Hu Changcheng said: "According to my investigation, His Royal Highness the Prince trusts the Marquis of Jingyang County very much. If you can win over him, you can use this to connect with the Prince."
"Are you kidding? Even if the name is justified, Li Shimin has so many sons, who should we look for? The prince is the future prince, will he rebel with us?" Li Yuanchang said.
He asked himself, if he were the prince, he would not rebel.
As long as Li Shimin dies, he can take over the throne, so why rebel?
Although you can become emperor faster by rebelling, if you fail, your life will be lost.