Emperor Zhenguan

Although it is said that the Tang Dynasty was founded by Emperor Gaozu, Li Chengzhao is the prince, and he knows more than ordinary people.He also read more history books in the history museum than others.He also knows a lot of uninformed inside stories better than others.Under his father's long-term teachings, he knew that in the early days of the Tang Empire, it was not so much the credit of Emperor Gaozu, but the choice of the nobles of Guanlong.As for Emperor Gaozu, he was just a representative of their interests elected by them, and he was really not a great talent.

Sometimes, Li Chengzhao even thought maliciously, without the late Qin King Li Shimin and his father, it is hard to say whether the Tang Empire could unify the world.And as time went by over the years, his father's achievements one after another made Li Chengzhao feel that his father was the real hero who established and even reached the peak of the Tang Empire.

As for Emperor Gaozu, to be honest, Li Chengzhao scoffed.But after all, this person is his imperial grandfather, so he won't show his disdain outside his brain.And the reason why he thinks Han Yuan's words don't need to worry is because his father is different from Emperor Gaozu.With his ingenuity, it is natural to 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 himself.Not only did he have no one to check and balance him, but his father was still teaching him various emperor skills.This made Li Chengzhao very clear that his father's greatness far surpassed that of Emperor Gaozu.

Seeing that the four of them were silent, Li Chengzhao smiled and said, "Gu knows what you are worried about, but I want to tell you that you don't have to be afraid of those illusory suspicions. The empire is now stronger and stronger than any previous dynasties. As the prince of the empire, Gu If you don't even have this bit of tolerance, how can Gu win the favor of the father."

Hearing this, the four of them looked at each other with great joy in their hearts.Although they were also worried about the imminent signs of 'danger', they didn't have to persuade the prince to deal with the two clan kings.After all, doing so is risky.No one dares to challenge the authority of today's sages, especially this kind of thing about 'seizing the throne'.

Now hearing what the prince said, they all admire the prince's heart and self-confidence.Not to mention the prince's ability to do things, just this spirit alone is enough to impress them.The reason is very simple, the Emperor Zhenguan is mighty and domineering, if the prince of the empire doesn't have a little heart, the gap between the two is too big.

"The lower official lost his temper." Han Yuan said with a smile.

Li Chengzhao waved his hand and said: "Don't worry about this, you can talk to Gu about this, it proves that you are doing your best for Gu's life. This time the court won a big victory, I hope you can spend more time on dealing with the follow-up matters I want you to come up with a plan to stabilize the people of the Western Regions as soon as possible. Do you have any questions?"

Several people shook their heads, expressing that there was no problem.

Wang Dezhen asked: "His Royal Highness, do you want to invite some literati to praise His Majesty's merits?"

This can only be said openly and aboveboard in private. On the surface, everyone is very reserved and directly puts out all kinds of colorful articles, praising the greatness of the emperor desperately.

"No need." Li Chengzhao directly denied, and said: "You must always remember that the father doesn't like nice words, the father only cares about practical things. You can do something that is useful to the society and the people. It is more beneficial for you to write ten articles that will be handed down from generation to generation."

As the crown prince of the empire, Li Chengzhao has been listening to the emperor's teachings all year round. He knows very well that his father hates the flattery of his subordinates.If I come up with a so-called article to praise my father's achievements this time, it will only make my father very disappointed.You must know that the father has rejected the so-called Taishan Fengchan several times.He still remembered that his father once said to him earnestly; what's the use of writing articles full of flowers, can those articles make the soldiers of the empire fight more bravely?Can the article allow the people of the empire to obtain more food and clothing?Can the article make the people of the empire sincerely support the rule of the empire?
At that time, Li Chengzhao gave the answer.

No!

Poems and songs are useless 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, to do things that his father would approve of.

"Yes." Several people cupped their hands one after another.

Enshrining Zen in Mount Tai is an old-fashioned question. After the Eastern Turks were wiped out, some ministers asked the emperor to enshrine Zen.After Tuyuhun was wiped out, another minister, Shangshu, asked the emperor to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen.After Goguryeo, Baekje and Silla were beaten to death, there were still ministers who asked the emperor to enshrine Zen.From then on, every time the empire won a big victory, there were always ministers who asked the emperor to enshrine Zen.

It's the same this time.

In the eyes of Tang Chen, with the achievements of the current emperor, it is enough to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen.

However, Li Zhiyun still refused.

The reason for the refusal was simple, he didn't want to waste money.

This made the ministers very helpless, but it was hard to refute.They still can't figure out why the current emperor is so disgusted with going to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen.Why didn't the emperor care about such a good thing that lasted through the ages.

This is not right!
Many ministers have always felt that the emperor beat Fanbang everywhere, arrested slaves everywhere, and thought about the people everywhere, because he wanted to be a promising emperor far surpassing the kings of all dynasties.In this way, shouldn't it be the emperor's expectation to enshrine Zen on Mount Tai?
Outside the Tai Chi Hall, the ministers walked in twos and threes.

"What do you think His Majesty thinks?" Xue Shou asked Du Ruhui and Fang Xuanling very incomprehensibly, "In the past, Your Majesty did not go because of the destruction of the Eastern Turks, but there are still Xue Yantuo, Uighurs, and Khitan and other tribes. After the grassland was pacified, His Majesty was still unwilling to enshrine Zen. I can understand this. After all, there are Goguryeo, Baiji, Silla, and Tuyuhun and other foreign countries. But now they are all gone, there are so many in the Western Turks and the Western Regions All the small kingdoms are gone, and the states and counties of the empire have been transferred to the Western Regions, isn't such an achievement enough to make His Majesty consider him a great emperor through the ages?"

Du Ruhui said softly: "Actually, haven't you understood yet? Our Majesty actually despises the so-called reputation from the bottom of his heart. Your Majesty has always only valued practical matters, and hates to sit and talk about Taoism. This is actually the case with Mount Tai's Fengchan. From my point of view, His Majesty would rather spend time building a few more roads and formulate more preferential systems for the common people, which may make His Majesty happier than going to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen."

Hearing this, Xue Shou was speechless for a moment. There were many words stuck in his throat and he couldn't utter them. In the end, he had no choice but to smile bitterly: "Your Majesty has done this. After thousands of years, who is still qualified to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen?"

Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "We will follow His Majesty's arrangements, maybe one day His Majesty will have a whim and want to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen."

"I hope so." Xue Shou smiled wryly and shook his head.

At this moment, Han Yuan came to meet him.

"Your Majesty has seen several Xiangguo."

"What's the matter with you?" Du Ruhui asked.

Han Yuan belongs to the crown prince, they are still willing to save face and listen to what he has to say.

Han Yuan clasped his hands and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has some thoughts about the stability of the empire and the people of the Western Regions, and would like to ask some ministers to look over it."

After speaking, he took out a document from his sleeve and handed it to Du Ruhui.

Seeing this, Du Ruhui and the three looked at each other, a smile appeared on their faces at the same time.

Your Highness the Crown Prince, truly deserves to be valued by His Majesty.When the courtiers were all considering admonishing the emperor to go to Mount Tai to enshrine Zen, only His Highness was thinking about the people of the Western Regions.No wonder, His Majesty the Emperor wanted to bring the prince with him to teach him carefully.

"So, you come with us." Du Ruhui accepted the document.

"Yes."

Han Yuan silently followed several prime ministers to the Political Affairs Hall.