Great Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1383 Fighting for Power
Empress Changsun passed away.

Many concubines in the harem covet the queen's throne.

But they were not in a hurry to make a move.

Today Li Shimin is still in the grief of the death of Empress Changsun. If they propose to be queen at this time, they will definitely offend Li Shimin.

So the best way is to wait for a while.

As a man, they know Li Shimin too well. His mind is not on a woman. Even if he has a deep affection for Empress Changsun, as time goes by, that sadness will slowly fade away.

As a man, he definitely has needs, as long as he starts to slowly seek comfort from other women, then they can almost make a move.

These concubines were not in a hurry to act, but the princes in Chang'an City couldn't wait to win over their influence.

In the past, when Empress Changsun was there, in order to prevent her prince from fratricide, she had always suppressed the other princes, and her relationship with them was relatively weak. Li Chengqian was always the one who favored her the most.

Now that Empress Changsun has passed away, Li Tai has no scruples, and soon began to win over power, wanting to strengthen himself.

As for Li Ke, he is even more so.

Early summer, dusk.

Chang'an City was quiet, and two people walked into an inconspicuous restaurant.

After the two came in, they found a single room.

Soon, someone served some food and drinks. After the food and drinks were served, the bartender immediately withdrew.

Li Ke picked up a glass of wine and took a sip, said: "Young King Hejian, although this place is not famous, the wine is good and the food is good. You might as well try it."

Sitting opposite Li Ke was Li Xiaogong.

Because of the previous favor, after Li Ke invited, Li Xiaogong came after hesitating for a while.

Now after hearing Li Ke's words, Li Xiaogong picked up the wine glass and took a sip. After this sip of wine was poisoned, he felt a little indescribably refreshing.

"It's really good wine."

After finishing speaking, Li Xiaogong raised his head and glanced at Li Ke, and said, "My lord invited me here, shouldn't it be just for a drink?"

Li Ke smiled slightly and said, "Of course it's not just drinking, there are other things."

"My lord, please speak."

"Your son's life is not very easy now, is it?"

When Li Ke suddenly mentioned this, Li Xiaogong's eyes narrowed slightly, but he didn't attack.

"Your Majesty, just say what you want."

"Li Chongyi killed someone. If there is no big opportunity, he may never return to the capital. The Empress Changsun died of illness, and the crown prince Li Chengqian lost his protection. Today's Wei King Li Tai is trying to win over power. This king is determined to take the throne. I hope Hejian County The king can help me, and after the matter is completed, the king will definitely thank you."

Li Xiaogong's status in the court is good, and his influence is also great. If he can get Li Xiaogong's support, many things will go smoothly.

In comparison, Li Ke said this very directly. Of course, he also gave a lot of benefits. At that time, Li Xiaogong must have a lot of status in the court, and his son's matter can be easily resolved.

All of this is just a word from Li Ke.

It's just that although the conditions Li Ke gave are tempting, sometimes it's not so easy to impress people.

Li Xiaogong looked up at Li Ke, and smiled after a long time: "Is everything the prince said true?"

Li Ke nodded: "Of course it's all true, why should I lie to you."

Li Xiaogong smiled: "Okay, if that's the case, I will help the prince win the throne."

Li Xiaogong agreed very directly, which surprised Li Ke a bit, but Li Xiaogong agreed to attach himself, which is also a good thing, so Li Ke didn't ask too much, he knew that Li Xiaogong was not an idiot, he agreed to attach himself, and help him fight for the imperial power , must have his own reasons, and he doesn't need to know them.

As long as he can give Lee Hyo Gong what he wants.

The two of them didn't say much, and after that, they left separately.

On the way to leave, Li Xiaogong smiled meaningfully while sitting in the carriage.

If it was just Li Ke's conditions, he really wouldn't have agreed so quickly, and there was a reason why he agreed so quickly.

First of all, he had already observed Li Ke. This man was ambitious and ambitious. At the same time, he also had this ability. Among the many princes, he was the most like Li Shimin. Such a person was definitely qualified to compete for imperial power.

What's more, after the death of Empress Changsun, Li Ke's mother Concubine Yang is likely to become the new empress. If his mother becomes empress, it will be easier for Li Ke to succeed.

If there hadn't been the death of Empress Changsun, he might have hesitated a little longer, but there's no need for it now.

This Li Ke deserves his support.

When Li Ke got Li Xiaogong, Li Tai was walking with Gao Shilian.

Gao Shilian is the uncle of Empress Changsun. In this case, the relationship between Li Tai and Gao Shilian is relatively close, and they can be called uncles.

So when Li Tai saw Gao Shilian, his attitude was very good.

"My lord asked me to meet, I don't know why?"

"Uncle and grandpa..."

Gao Shilian showed a terrified look on his face, and said quickly, "Your Majesty, no."

Although according to seniority, Gao Shilian is Li Tai's uncle, but Li Tai is a prince after all, and has the title of prince, his status is much higher than Gao Shilian.

Gao Shilian naturally did not dare to bear it.

But Li Tai ignored it and said: "Grandpa, I know you have a grudge against Qin Tian, ​​I can teach him a lesson for you, and even make your status in the court one step closer."

Recently, Li Tai has been frantically wooing people in the court, constantly giving people benefits, and treating them with a gentle demeanor. At this time Li Tai said this to himself, it is already obvious what his purpose is.

This is to win him over.

After understanding Li Tai's intentions, Gao Shilian nodded in agreement without hesitating for too long.

Because he seemed to have no other choice, among the many princes, there were only four who were capable of competing for the throne, Prince Li Chengqian, King Wei Li Tai, King Shu Li Ke, and Li Zhi.

Li Zhi is young, and there is almost no possibility of it. Li Ke has no blood relationship with him, and it is not worthwhile to support him. As the prince, Li Chengqian can support him. Unfortunately, Li Chengqian is obsessed with Qin Tian now, and he is destined to have something to do with Qin Tian Li Chengqian might help Qin Tian instead of helping him.

In this case, the only one he can rely on is Wei Wang Li Tai.

Li Tai has been studious, smart, and nice to others since he was a child. Whether it's true or not, these are Li Shimin's favorites. Of course, except for his obesity.

But that's not the point, and it's not important, what's important is that he has the ability to fight for power, and he also has the heart to avenge him, and that's enough.

(End of this chapter)