Great Tang princess

Chapter 795 Abdication Plan

When Li Yuechen came out from the main hall of the East Palace, he put on another ugly face.

Seeing this obvious expression of displeasure in their hearts, the people outside all lowered their heads, for fear of making eye contact with her.

After all, it can be seen from this expression that she is in an extremely bad mood now. If she meets her eyes and makes her find trouble, there is no reason to do so.

Li Yuechen just gave them a cold look, then turned and left without saying anything.

It wasn't until she walked out of the East Palace that her back completely disappeared from everyone's sight, Pei Tan and the others slowly raised their heads, and then breathed a sigh of relief.

The pressure just now was really terrible, and they didn't even dare to breathe loudly.

Li Xian also came out, his expression still very calm, as if nothing happened in the main hall just now.

Zhang Jianzhi was the first to ask, "Your Highness, didn't you do anything?"

"Don't worry, if I do it, I can still come out intact?" Li Xian smiled slightly, "With Yuechen's ability, if he really has the intention to kill, I won't be able to survive today."

Hearing this, everyone did not refute, but nodded in agreement.

This sentence is very correct, there is no exaggeration at all, Princess Taiping's fighting power is just that exaggerated.

"That……"

"Don't worry. In the end, Yuechen just doesn't want blood relatives to be killed. She doesn't care about who will sit on the throne. She just blames me for launching a coup, and she's afraid of scaring mother. The matter has been resolved, so don't worry!"

Then he waved to Sun Jingbang: "Go and clean up the main hall, it's almost smashed."

"Here." Sun Jingbang agreed, and asked the other court ladies and eunuchs around to go in and tidy up.

Hearing Li Xian said that nothing will happen in the future, everyone was completely relieved.

As long as Princess Taiping doesn't cause trouble, then the throne will be considered secure and there will be no other problems.

……

On the other side, after Li Yuechen came out of the East Palace, he immediately walked towards Jixian Hall.

At the gate of Jixian Temple, Zhang Chengxin was already waiting here.

"Eunuch Zhang, long time no see."

"Welcome Your Highness to return, the saint is already waiting, please come in, Your Highness." Zhang Chengxin saluted very respectfully.

Li Yuechen nodded and entered the hall.

As soon as I entered, I saw Wu Zetian drinking tea and chatting with Shangguan Wan'er. When she saw her daughter coming in, a smile appeared on her face: "Have you talked to Sanlang?"

"Well, don't worry, aunt, there is nothing exposed." Li Yuechen smiled and sat down next to him, "Where is aunt? You haven't been frightened?"

"It's planned in advance, but it still scares me?" Wu Zetian picked up the teacup and took a sip with a smile.

Li Yuechen nodded: "That's true. After all, Auntie has seen many storms and waves, so she must not be frightened by these things."

"That's enough, it's too old, and I'm still here to flatter you."

I don't know if it's because he's getting old, or because he has let go of the throne, but Wu Zetian feels a little embarrassed about these flattery.

"In short, as long as everything goes well." Li Yuechen smiled, "Aniang has abdicated now, what's the plan?"

"Just as you said, look around and play around. I have stayed in the palace for half my life, so I should go out and see this wonderful river and mountain." Wu Zetian laughed.

Li Yuechen fully agrees with his mother's idea. Now that he's retired, let's have fun and pass the time.

It's a pity that I don't have time to play with her everywhere, otherwise I would definitely take her around to play with myself.

Of course, there is no need to worry about safety issues, after all, it is impossible to let her run around by herself.

"Where does Aunt want to go?" Li Yuechen asked.

Wu Zetian shook his head: "Why don't you tell me?"

Li Yuechen thought for a while: "Now it's almost summer, and the weather is hot. Auntie can go to the seaside of Qingdao, and also go to the Daxing'an Mountains of the Northeast Military Region. When winter comes, why don't you go to Zhenzhou..."

Listening to her daughter customizing a travel plan for herself, Wu Zetian listened quietly.

She basically doesn't know anything about the outside world, so it's better to listen to her obediently at a time like this.

I chatted with my mother all day, and after lunch, we chatted over tea in the afternoon.

Then the two sisters and Li Xian also came over, and everyone sat together playing mahjong, and the happy day passed quickly.

In the evening, Wu Zetian did not leave the children to eat, but let them go back early.

After all, she is still pretending to be sick to the outside world now, it is very wrong to keep the children all day, if she stays for dinner at night, it will be too fake.

After saluting, the children got up and left one after another.

Li Xian had to go back to the barracks and left from Xuanwu Gate. Li Yuechen, his two sisters and Shangguan Wan'er took the carriage back to the princess mansion together.

Looking at the pedestrians on the street who were still coming and going after nightfall, Li Yuechen smiled: "Sure enough, it's more lively here."

Although it is said that the curfew has been lifted in Dongdu and Chang'an, even if there is no curfew in other places, there are not as many people who take to the streets after nightfall as imagined.

If we really want to talk about the excitement after nightfall, it has to be Dongdu and Chang'an.

Only these two super cities can be called real nightlife.

Although Li Yuechen never stayed up late, after all, with the development of science and technology, the pressure of ordinary people will become greater, and a little night life can also help to vent the pressure in life.

Of course, don’t think about it now, most of the technological products have not yet reached the people.

Nowadays, the only benefit for the people may be the production of grain and various policies, and the overall living standard has not improved much.

Compared with decades ago, the biggest change is that people don't have to worry about starving to death. Apart from that, there are not many other changes.

Progress, though slow, is visible.

For example, the construction of fabric yards in various places is almost completed. When the spinning machines and looms are delivered, it can be guaranteed that ordinary people can also use cheap fabrics.

At that time, no matter whether you buy cloth directly or ready-made clothes, the price will be much cheaper than now.

Just like the wool cloth produced by Taiping Cloth Pile in Dongdu, the price was almost unimaginable before.

Shangguan Wan'er smiled slightly and said, "His Highness's dream has come true?"

"That's not something that can be done by one generation. It needs continuous efforts from generation to generation. But looking at it now..." Li Yuechen smiled slightly, "It's a good start."

Princess Yiyang next to her said: "I think that these years have changed a lot, and it is very different from when I was a child."

"Sister, after all, has lived in the palace since she was a child, and she is very clear about many achievements today, but the outside world is completely different." Princess Xuancheng said next to her.

"That's true." Princess Yiyang nodded slightly.

While chatting, everyone returned to the Princess Mansion. After dinner, they chatted for a while before going back to their rooms to sleep.

……

Early the next morning, the first thing Li Yuechen did after waking up was to go straight to the Ministry of War.

After all, Wu Sansi was involved in this incident. In order to make this scene more realistic, he must not be able to stay in the Ministry of War any longer.

Not just to make things more real, but also for his own good.

The biggest difference between the military and other places is that things like loyalty are more important.

It's not that there are no people in the army who are sophisticated, there are, but after all, they are not as good as the outside world.

Wu Sansi's private mobilization of the army this time is already tantamount to betraying the princess's order, which can be regarded as using power for personal gain.

So even if the princess doesn't deal with him, others will only think that it's because of the emperor's pressure that they can't say much.

But others will definitely wear small shoes for him, and even his subordinates will look down on him.

No matter from which aspect, he had to leave the Ministry of War.

After Li Yuechen came over, he put on an expressionless face and went straight to Wu Sansi's office.

Of course Wu Sansi also knew that he would definitely be dealt with, so he was already waiting in the office.

Everyone saw Princess Taiping enter the office with a cold face, but they didn't say much, but went about their own work.

After entering the office, he still hasn't spoken yet.

Wu Sansi saluted directly and respectfully: "I have seen Her Royal Highness, this subordinate knows his mistake in this matter, and is willing to admit punishment!"

Seeing his attitude, Li Yuechen couldn't help holding back a smile in his heart.

Of course, this couldn't be shown, so she walked a few steps forward, sat on his chair, and then asked, "I'm a little curious, what kind of benefits does my brother promise you, so that you can help me?"

Hearing her question, Wu Sansi immediately changed his face.

Immediately there was an expression of grievance: "Your Highness, it is clear that His Highness the Crown Prince pointed a gun at that time, and the lower official did it because of the last resort to save his life."

"Is it necessary to save your life?"

Li Yuechen asked blankly: "Now my cousin is also a member of the military, and has also received training in the military academy. Knowing that for us soldiers, protecting the family and the country is a bounden duty, how can soldiers be afraid of death?"

"Yes, this subordinate knows his mistake! As a soldier, he is greedy for life and afraid of death... Please punish him, Your Highness!"

Said, very respectful salute.

Among other things, this attitude of admitting mistakes is really good, and there is no fault at all.

This was also Wu Sansi's choice after careful consideration, as we all know that Princess Taiping has always been very clear about rewards and punishments.

And he has always been famous for being kind to his own people. When the eastern capital was flooded, he almost took his own life to save his soldiers.

So Wu Sansi made up her mind that the princess would definitely not kill herself because of this, so she might as well have a correct attitude and admit her mistakes.

Li Yuechen frowned and thought for a while, and then said: "If it's a war, greed for life and fear of death will be punished according to the law. But this is not a war after all, and this time it hasn't affected the people to confuse the political situation, so I won't kill you."

Hearing this sentence, Wu Sansi breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank you Your Highness for not killing..."

"However, it can also be seen from this that you are not suitable to stay in the army. Starting today, you will be expelled from the army!"

After finishing speaking, Li Yuechen got up and left without waiting for him to reply.

At this time, there is no need to say too much. If you talk too much, it will be easy to reveal your secrets.

Seeing Li Yuechen walk by, Wu Sansi's expression was somewhat guilty.

To be honest, since he came to serve in the Ministry of War, although there are a little more rules, the princess has never bullied him.

Not only that, but he usually treats his subordinates equally, and he is definitely a qualified boss.

However, this time he did betray the princess and mobilized the army without orders to participate in the coup.

And the princess has always disliked the military's participation in the political situation, and even said something like the separation of the military and the government before.

At this moment, Wu Sansi felt somewhat regretful.

But it was too late to say anything now, he could only bow to Li Yuechen's back: "Thank you, Your Highness, for taking care of you in recent years."

Li Yuechen didn't respond when he heard it, and went back to his office directly.

Then Wu Sansi took off his military uniform in his office, and left the military department wearing a middle suit.

And Li Yuechen who returned to his office also sighed, no matter what, it was actually his family who took advantage of Wu Sansi this time.

Of course, he will definitely not treat him badly. After my brother ascends the throne, he will be called back to arrange other official positions.

After being in the army for so long, Wu Sansi has learned a lot to some extent, and it is no problem to be a minister of the Ministry of punishment.

Li Yuechen didn't know what kind of person his cousin was in the real history.

But now in this time and space that completely deviates from the original history, presumably he will not be a stupid villain anymore.

……

Wu Sansi left, and the position of Minister of War was vacant.

Of course, it must not be free for too long, because Li Chongrun is coming back, and this position is reserved for him.

As for the outsiders, don't even think about it. Today's Ministry of War and Ministry of Households are completely the royal family's place, and they can't get involved.

The matter here did not arouse any discussion, and no one outside dared to elaborate.

It's just that the fact that Wu Sansi left wearing a middle coat was known to many people, and many ministers immediately went to his house to give gifts to make connections.

Many people now know that he contributed to this coup. Although he was expelled from the military, the new emperor will definitely reward him for his meritorious deeds, so going home today is just a day off to rest.

The next day is April 26, the auspicious day set by Qin Tianjian, the day when the new emperor ascends the throne.

Because envoys from other countries are now stationed in Dongdu, they were also invited to participate in the enthronement ceremony of the new emperor.

The only problem is that the time is too short and there is no time to give gifts, so I wrote a gift list and submitted it within the scope of my authority, and then wrote a letter to ask someone from their country to send it over.

Before dawn, Li Yuechen got up early, practiced yoga for a while, and then went out in a carriage to attend the enthronement ceremony of the new emperor.

Because the new emperor is her brother, all the princesses must be crowned princesses, and they must be present today.

Including Princess Yiyang and Princess Xuancheng, they must be present today.

But even so, there were not too many people, because the enthronement ceremony was too urgent, and there was no time to notify the officials of the whole country, so only all the officials of Dongdu and Chang'an were notified.

At sunrise, the court meeting began, and all the officials entered the court hall amidst Zhang Chengxin's loud announcement.

Seeing Wu Zetian sitting on the dragon chair, many ministers were puzzled.

Isn't the emperor sick?And the last time I came here, I kept coughing.

Coupled with the fact that a coup has taken place now, it stands to reason that his condition should get worse.

But today I seem to feel... my body has improved a lot?
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