The Tang Dynasty started from saving Empress Changsun

Chapter 383

Even though they were old couples, Changsun Wugou was still very happy to hear his love words like a steel straight man.

The husband and wife inevitably became intimate and tender again, and said a lot of love words to each other.

But after all, she is the empress, so she quickly returned to normal.

The eldest grandson Wugou asked: "Are you still not sure who to let go?"

Li Shimin sighed: "It's difficult. You also know that there is little potential for development in the Wonu country, and a child who is too talented will be wronged if he is placed there."

"I want to find a mediocre one to put there and enjoy the riches and honor, but the age is too young, and it's not yet time for enfeoffment."

"Li You and Li Yin are the only ones who are of the right age and have no talent, but these two things..."

"Hey, Jing Ke didn't say that they are bastards, and they didn't show mercy in front of Cheng Qian. How can I feel relieved about such things."

The eldest grandson Wugou persuaded: "But even if you are worried, you still have the feudal kingdom that a prince should have."

"If the saints are really worried, you can match them with a capable country to manage the government affairs on their behalf. When they get older and calm down, let them take care of the state affairs by themselves."

Li Shimin sighed: "That's the only way to go."

After all, he was a decisive emperor, so he immediately began to calculate:
"The imperial court needs an outpost to run the Wonu country, so let's borrow his feudal country first, and return the state affairs to him after the Wonu country is taken down in the future."

The eldest grandson Wugou asked: "Who do you want to let go?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Let Li Min go. He's just idle and looking for pleasure, but he has no ambition."

"As long as he is allowed to live comfortably, even if he is not given a little power, he will not care about it. He is the most suitable puppet."

The eldest grandson Wugou covered his mouth and smiled lightly, but then he said worriedly: "Li You is older than Li Yin, if Li Yin is sealed first, I'm afraid he will feel resentful."

Li Shimin snorted coldly: "Hmph, he refused to enfeoff the land under the pretext of being sick, and asked his uncle Yin Hongzhi to help him train dead soldiers..."

"His heart of Sima Zhao thought I didn't know? Now he just doesn't want to argue with him. It really annoyed me, so he deposed him as a commoner."

There was also a gleam of coldness in Changsun Wugou's eyes, he was really impatient for daring to covet her son's throne.

However, as a queen, she didn't want to kill her concubine's children, so she put away her killing intent and persuaded:

"It's not the son's fault that he taught his father. The saint is also responsible for becoming what he is today."

"Now that we know that he has gone astray, we should remind him and help him correct it, lest something unbearable really happen."

Li Shimin said with a headache: "His personality is already like this, it's not easy to change, not to mention Yin Hongzhi's instigation."

Changsun Wugou said: "Then first move Yin Hongzhi away from his side, and then find a way to teach him."

Li Shimin shook his head and said: "It's not that easy. The Yin family is also a long-time public servant, and there are many people who work for them. Even if Yin Hongzhi is released, he can control this matter remotely."

The eldest grandson Wugou has no choice but to destroy the Yin family.

Li Shimin said helplessly: "Forget it and leave him alone. When the second batch is distributed, find a small island in Nanyang and throw him there. Send the Yin family there too, and let them fend for themselves."

Changsun Wugou's eyes lit up, this is a good idea.But he didn't say anything, but silently wrote it down.

After a few days, tell Zhangsun Wuji to let him handle this matter, and he must get Li You and the Yin family out.

It's fine to covet the throne, as a prince, it's normal to have a little fantasy about that position.

But other people are very clear-headed, knowing that hope is too slim, they all hide this ambition deeply.

Li You was the first and only one who dared to take practical action.

He really thought he was hiding something deep, but he didn't know that when he pretended to be sick and stayed in the capital and didn't want to go to the fiefdom, others already knew what he wanted to do.

People like Li Shimin, Changsun Wugou, and Changsun Wuji immediately arranged a lot of eyeliners around him.

His every move is under the surveillance of these old foxes.

The reason why he wasn't moved was because he didn't pose any real threat, otherwise he would have died of a sudden illness long ago.

……

Chen Jingke originally thought about going to the palace to give Li Shimin his opinion and let him confirm the list quickly.

If you drag it on, everyone will be tired.

Moreover, it has been more than a year since the enfeoffment was proposed. If the imperial court does not take actual actions, I am afraid that the nobles will not be able to sit still.

But before he could act, the imperial court issued a decree and officially confirmed the enfeoffment list:

Li Yuanli, king of Xukang, Li Min, king of Shu, Li Xiaocha, Duke of Gaomi, Yin Yuan, Duke of Xunguo, and Xi Hongda, Marquis of Leping County.

Yin Yuan is the son of Yin Kaishan, with average talents, and is dispensable to Datang.

However, one of the important reasons why he can be placed in the first batch of entrustment lists is precisely because he is dispensable.

It is impossible for ministers like Fang Xuanling and Wei Zheng to be banned so early.

Another reason is that his father Yin Kaishan has a good relationship with Li Shimin.

Yin Kaishan Wude died of illness five years ago. At that time, Li Shimin cried bitterly for it, and later listed him as a hero of Lingyan Pavilion.

This time the enfeoffment needs to choose a noble who has been a minister for many generations as a representative, and Li Shimin thought of him first.

Hou Xihongda of Leping County is also a second-generation head. His father was born in poverty because of his military exploits, and he was able to become a marquis because he blocked the sword for Li Shimin.

In the early years of Zhenguan, he died of serious injuries, and the title was passed on to Xi Hongda.

Xi Hongda's father had been in the army all his life and had no time to teach his son, which resulted in his mediocre ability, so he became a county magistrate by virtue of his kindness.

This time it was necessary to choose a noble representative who was born as a commoner, and Li Shimin thought of this person who had blocked the knife for him.

It was a perfect surprise for Li Xiaocha and Xi Hongda to get the seal of the country.

They never thought before that such a good thing would be their turn.

You must know that the standard of enfeoffment is very strict, and it does not mean that you can have a feudal country if you have a title.

Li Xiaocha is the second son and has no qualifications; Xi Hong's family has fallen, and he has no ability to compete with other dignitaries.

So this enfeoffment is like a pie in the sky for them.

From the fact that grandma didn't love her uncle and didn't love her, she suddenly became a prince.

This is a vassal king, no matter how small the country is, it is still a vassal king, and the personality is there.

Apart from the two of them, Concubine Yang was the happiest, she burst into tears on the spot when she heard the imperial decree.

"God bless, Min'er will have no worries about food and clothing from now on."

Li Ke is also sincerely happy for this younger brother.

On the contrary, Li Yin said indifferently: "I know that the Wanu country is thousands of miles away from Chang'an, and there is still a sea in between, so I don't want to go to that place where the birds don't shit."

Concubine Yang said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense, that's Fengguo, something that no one can ask for. If you dare to cause trouble and lose Fengguo, I... I'll break your legs."

Li Yin shrank his neck, and said awkwardly: "How could it be, when the time comes, let Aye send me a powerful prime minister... He will take care of the government affairs, and I will enjoy every day."

"When the time comes, I will take my mother and enjoy the blessing with me."

Concubine Yang said gratifiedly: "It would be great if you have this kind of filial piety, mother won't go anywhere, but stay in Chang'an to watch over you."

Li Yin was originally of a dispassionate nature, talking like a hammer and a stick.

Just finished expressing filial piety one moment, and shouted the next moment: "No, why did you seal me first and not brother? Yeah, did you make a mistake? How about I go find him and return the seal to brother."

Li Ke was also very pleased. Although this younger brother was stubborn by nature, he really respected him as an elder brother.

He said: "Ah Ye is so wise, how can he make a mistake, there must be a reason for sealing you first, just listen to the arrangement honestly, don't make trouble."

At this time, the voices of the waiters suddenly came from outside the door: "See the saint."

Concubine Yang immediately knew that Li Shimin was coming, and said with joy on her face, "Follow me to welcome you, Aye."

Li Ke also got up quickly and tidied up his clothes, while Li Yin shrank back at the back, like a mouse seeing a cat.

Li Shimin walked over quickly and said, "Haha... I knew you were all in the palace."

Concubine Yang saluted and said, "Welcome to the saint."

Li Ke and Li Yin also saluted and said, "See Yeye."

Li Shimin came over and said, "Excuse me."

After speaking, she went directly to the first seat and sat down. Concubine Yang hurriedly made tea and fruit snacks for him.

Li Shimin looked at Li Ke very satisfied. His three favorite sons were Li Chengqian, Li Tai, and Li Ke.

Looking at Li Yin again, his brows subconsciously frowned, the two siblings have completely different personalities.

As good as Li Ke is, Li Yin is as stubborn as he is.

Seeing his timid look, he criticized: "In the future, you will be the lord of a country, and you will look like a lord of a country. How can you convince the people like this?"

Li Yin, like Xiaojizai, dared not even speak.

Concubine Yang had no choice but to smooth things over and said, "Min'er has such a personality, a saint is not worth being angry about him."

"By the way, just now Min'er said that you want to appoint a capable Prime Minister to take care of government affairs for him."

Li Shimin snorted coldly and said: "You still have self-knowledge, I will do the same if you don't tell me."

"In the future, when you go to Fengguo, you will learn from the Prime Minister. When you have learned it, when will the government affairs be returned to you."

When Li Yin heard that he was going to send him a country minister, he was overjoyed.When he heard that he was asked to learn how to deal with government affairs, his face became bitter again.

He didn't dare to object, so he could only say: "Here, thank you Aye."

Li Shimin took a sip from his teacup and said, "Okay, you can get out. Remember, keep a low profile these days, if you dare to cause trouble, I will break your legs."

If Li Yin met the amnesty, he quickly said: "Here, I promise to be more honest than anyone else."

After he left, Li Shimin said to Li Ke: "Is it very strange, why did you seal your brother first and not you?"

Li Ke said respectfully: "Aye is wise and powerful, there must be a reason for doing this, I have no other thoughts."

Li Shimin was very satisfied with his attitude, so he told him the reason, and he also said this to Concubine Yang.

"Wanu country is remote and surrounded by the sea, and the country is small and has no potential for development."

"You are a man of great talent. Putting Fengguo here is a limit to your talent."

"Your brother is different. He is stubborn by nature and has no ambitions. If you put Fengguo in a critical position, you are harming him."

"Placing it in a remote place like the Japanese slave country can ensure that he can enjoy wealth and honor in safety."

Li Ke showed a clear look, and then said gratefully: "Xie Aye, I will not let you down."

Li Shimin nodded and said: "You go, keep an eye on your brother recently, lest he get carried away and do something he shouldn't do."

"Here, my son is leaving." Li Ke said goodbye and left.

After her sons left, Concubine Yang put down her body completely, pinched Li Shimin's shoulders and legs.

When the time was almost up, he gave the personal maid another wink.The maid understood in seconds, and dismissed all the waiters next to her.

Then they made the bed, folded the quilt, boiled the bath water and so on...

Anyway, Li Shimin is going to stay overnight tonight.

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Some people are happy and others are unhappy, and Li You is naturally the most unhappy one.

"Crack!" This was already the first cup he broke: "Why? I'm older than him, why should you seal him first and not me?"

Yin Hongzhi said indifferently: "The five fingers are not of the same length. The sage has so many sons, it's normal to be biased."

"It's a well-known fact that Li Yin is favored more than you. If you want to stay, you often have to pretend to be sick. He didn't have to do anything to be left behind."

Li You said with a distorted expression: "Why? How am I not as good as him? It's nothing more than losing to Li Chengqian. What is he, Li Yin? How is he better than me?"

Yin Hongzhi said: "There are some things that you say don't count, but what the sage says counts."

Li You said with a sullen face: "I'm not reconciled, help me find a way."

Yin Hongzhi shook his head and said: "There is no way, the imperial decree has already been issued, and it is impossible to change it. However, this may not be a bad thing for you."

Li You frowned and said, "What do you mean?"

Yin Hongzhi lowered his voice subconsciously: "Do you still remember what I told you, the saint has many sons, and no one can tell what will happen in the future."

"Think about why you stay in Chang'an because of illness? If the country is sealed off, you will leave Chang'an and go to a barren land thousands of miles away to be the head of a small country."

"In this way, all your previous plans will come to nothing, are you willing to do so?"

Li You's face was cloudy and uncertain, it was too difficult to compete with Li Chengqian for the throne, and he still couldn't really make up his mind.

Yin Hongzhi added another fire: "If you give up at this point, then we will find a way to add your name when the second batch is divided."

"If you are not reconciled, then don't hesitate any longer, and act quickly from now on. Before you are entrusted, become the prince and even sit in that position."

Li You's face turned hard, and he finally made up his mind, saying: "Okay, didn't you recommend a person named Yan Hongxin to me, bring him to see me as soon as possible."

A look of joy appeared in Yin Hongzhi's eyes, and he said, "Okay, I'll bring him to see you tomorrow."

Yan Hongxin is his brother-in-law, who has been staying in Beijing and is waiting for today.

Back then Li Yuan killed his father and many clansmen, how could he forget this hatred.

He has been looking for opportunities to take revenge these years. He originally wanted to cooperate with his sister in the palace to assassinate Li Shimin, but it's a pity that she was unwilling because of her greed for wealth.

Then he set his sights on Li You, who had been instilling in him the idea of ​​seizing the heir for these years.

Now that he is finally about to succeed, how can he not be happy and excited.

(End of this chapter)