This prince, it doesn't matter if you don't do it!

Chapter 806 Volume The truth behind Concubine Yang’s death

Although being a vassal is far away from the center of power, the benefits of being a vassal are too obvious.

Even Li Yin knew the benefits of this, so how could they not understand?

"If it's an old story, I think the prefectures where the prominent families are located are good." Yang Huaizhi thought for a while and said, "After all, these prominent families are originally one, and they have a bad relationship with the one in Daming.

If Your Highness were to be enfeoffed in one of these prefectures at that time, I believe they would all fully cooperate.

Even if we can’t recreate the miracle of Sun Moon Mountain, it shouldn’t be too difficult to achieve something.”

Li Ke naturally understood what Yang Huaizhi meant and said with a smile: "It's too early to say this now."

"It's getting late." Yang Huaizhi said immediately, "Although the King of Liang was sent to the vassal state more or less as a punishment, it is also an opportunity for Your Highnesses.

At least the precedent of princes being enfeoffed has been set.

This is the opportunity.

And now, Your Majesty is in the prime of life. According to the news from Gaozhou, Your Majesty can still eat a bushel of food a day. Although he did not charge into battle in this southern expedition, it was simply because he did not have the opportunity.

The East Palace, there is enough space for you to sit.

If there is an opportunity, it is indeed time to prepare for a rainy day.”

He made that clear enough.

Li Er is now in his prime and in good health. No matter how you look at it, there is no sign of him dying in the short term.

In other words, no matter who sits on the throne of the Eastern Palace, he will only be the crown prince for a short time.

But over the thousands of years, how many princes could successfully reach that position?
Moreover, Li Ke is clearly at a disadvantage in the fight between him and Li Chengqian. At this time, it would be foolish not to prepare for possible failure in the future.

"It is of course necessary to prepare for a rainy day." Li Ke understood Yang Huaizhi's meaning too well. After all, he was also from the Hongnong Yang family. In the Former Sui Dynasty, his Hongnong Yang family was considered a top aristocratic family. However, with the fall of the Former Sui Dynasty, the Hongnong Yang family was gradually declining.

If Li Ke could really reach that step, his Hongnong Yang family would naturally have a day to make a comeback. Even if Li Ke could not reach that step and was just an ordinary vassal king, his Hongnong Yang family would still be able to hold on for a while.

But if Li Ke was completely wiped out in the struggle for imperial power, the future of his Hongnong Yang family would be really worrying.

After figuring this out, Li Ke lowered his voice and whispered to Yang Huaizhi.

Yang Huaizhi was stunned when he heard this.

"Is what Your Highness said serious?" Yang Huaizhi couldn't help but ask.

Li Ke smiled and said, "How can this be false?

Since returning from Sun Moon Mountain that year, I have understood everything.

Combined with my father's attitude, I understand it even more clearly.

Don't think that my father has been intentionally training me over the years, but I know the reason better than anyone else.

In the final analysis, it is just that I am the only one who is more suitable.

Qingque is a shrewd man. He doesn't want to get involved in these matters. Besides, the Queen is still alive and would not allow Qingque to get involved. My father chose me only out of helplessness.

But if I really want to say it, what is the right for me to fight for it, and what can I use to fight for it?"

At this point, Li Ke also sighed, "In the eyes of my father, I am just a banner for him to use to deal with my brother."

If Li Er heard these words, he would probably show a relieved expression.

In fact, no matter who it is, they all know that it would be difficult for Li Ke to take that position, and that would undoubtedly require rebellion.

After all, Li Ke still has the blood of the former Sui royal family in him. Everyone is worried that if Li Ke takes that position, he will purge the former traitors because of Concubine Yang.

Those founding heroes of the Tang Dynasty would probably just feel insecure.

At this moment, when Yang Huaizhi heard what Li Ke said, he was immediately relieved.

Although he had joined Li Ke early on, he knew better than anyone that it would be more difficult for Li Ke to get that position.

But at that time, he couldn't say it directly, after all, this was what many people expected.

Moreover, the Hongnong Yang family and Li Ke were too closely tied together, to the point where they would prosper together and suffer together.

Now that he saw that Li Ke could figure these things out, how could he not be relieved?

After a long while, Yang Huaizhi said, "If Concubine Yang were still alive, she would be relieved to know that Your Highness has such deep intentions."

Speaking of his mother, Li Ke's expression darkened, and after a while he said, "Some of what Li Yin said are not rumors. Although my mother was not killed by me, she did die because of me."

Yang Huaizhi, who was still lamenting the death of Concubine Yang, was suddenly stunned when he heard Li Ke's words.

The sudden death of Concubine Yang was actually hard for them to accept.

Regardless of whether Concubine Yang was favored or not, as long as she was still alive, the Hongnong Yang family actually favored her.

But after hearing what Li Ke said, it seemed that there was another hidden story behind Concubine Yang's death.

Li Ke was not surprised by Yang Huaizhi's reaction, and he did not hide anything. He said directly: "If my mother had not left a letter, I would not have thought that my mother would do this to prevent me from being suspected by the ministers in the future..."

He didn't say anything else, but took out a letter from his pocket and said, "Mr. Huaizhi, you should read it yourself."

Yang Huaizhi was a little confused at the moment. After taking the letter, he immediately read it carefully.

It only took a moment, and after reading Concubine Yang's letter, Yang Huaizhi's eyes were filled with tears.

At this moment, he finally understood why Concubine Yang died suddenly?
It would be more accurate to say that it was suicide rather than sudden death.

As a princess of the former Sui Dynasty, how could Concubine Yang not understand that her survival was the biggest obstacle for Li Ke to ascend to the throne?
It was for this reason that Concubine Yang finally sacrificed herself and did the last thing she could for Li Ke.

Only if she died, the founding heroes of the Tang Dynasty would not worry that Li Ke would take action against them after he came to power because of the influence of his mother.

After figuring out this truth, Yang Huaizhi said with tears in his eyes: "How pitiful are the parents in the world...

As a mother, Concubine Yang is undoubtedly great! "

Yang Huaizhi himself is a filial person. When he heard the news, he was shocked, but the most important thing was admiration.

He had heard of many mothers like Concubine Yang, and had even seen one with his own eyes, but it was rare for someone of Concubine Yang's status to be like this.

When they are in this position, family affection becomes really weak.

At this point, he seemed to suddenly think of something and said, "So, Your Majesty actually knew about it a long time ago?"

Li Ke nodded and said, "The cause of my mother's death may be hidden from everyone in the world, but how can it be hidden from my father?

This is also the fundamental reason why Li Yin angered his father. Of course, judging from what we see now, that guy must have anticipated this a long time ago. I guess he doesn't want to stay in Chang'an anymore.

Chang'an is too threatening, and the future Chang'an will only be more dangerous.

If he just wanted to avoid the center of the storm, I would be a little relieved. But if he wanted to take this opportunity to find another way, I would be a little worried.

After all, he is my brother, and I really don’t want to see his future…”

He didn't finish his words, but Yang Huaizhi understood what he meant, and nodded immediately, saying: "If the King of Liang just wants to avoid Chang'an, this move is appropriate, but I'm afraid that the King of Liang doesn't think so.

Judging from King Liang’s previous actions, I am more convinced that King Liang wants to do something.

So we have to be on guard against King Liang.

Some people are like this, they may not be very capable in helping others, but when it comes to doing bad things, they are definitely smarter than the other."

"That's fine." Li Ke waved his hand and said, "Let him go. If he really wants to get that position, I am just the hills under the layers of high mountains. It's not me who is blocking his way to the sky."

His meaning was very clear. The one who was stopping Li Yin was Li Chengqian. What did it have to do with him?
"If that person really takes action, it will probably be more severe than Your Majesty..." Yang Huaizhi suddenly said.

Li Ke waved his hand and said, "I have already sent the letter. If Li Yan knows the importance of the situation, he should know what he can and cannot do. If he doesn't even understand this, then I can't save him.

Compared to my father, my brother is more direct. "

After saying this, Li Ke stopped talking about it.

……

At the same time, the East Palace.

When Empress Changsun learned that Li Er had asked Li Yin to become a fief, she smiled but said nothing.

Li Er knew the truth about Concubine Yang's death, and she knew it too.

The reason why they said it was a sudden death was just a cover-up.

A noble concubine of a country committed suicide.

If it gets out, it will be more or less unpleasant to hear, and may even lead to people with ulterior motives making up all kinds of explanations.

Therefore, sudden death is an answer that everyone can accept.

Besides, the purpose of Concubine Yang's suicide is not something that outsiders can guess.

The saying that family disgrace should not be made public also applies to the royal family.

"Mother, is Li Yin really going to be a fiefdom?" Li Tai asked while eating cakes.

Empress Changsun took one look at this guy and immediately frowned. She said, "No matter what, you are also a prince of the Tang Dynasty. How come you get food all over your mouth? Have you eaten up all your appearance?"

She is now speechless about Li Tai.

It seems that he has lost the desire to fight for the throne. This guy has become much more indulgent.

All he does day after day is eat, drink and women.

Chang Sun also heard that in the past two years, many women have been added to the Prince of Yue's Palace.

"Isn't this what I'm saying in front of my mother?" Li Tai didn't care and immediately smiled, "My child is here with my mother, do I have to be particular about anything?"

As he spoke, he looked around and said, "There are no outsiders here."

Hearing what he said, the eldest grandson also laughed.

She actually understood what this guy meant, and she wasn't really angry just now.

The reason I said that is because I don't like it and I just want to say a few words.

But how could she not know the purpose of her son's actions?

It's just for everyone to see. We have no idea about that position.

This is definitely a good thing for her.

"No, mother, that's not what I asked just now, right?" Li Tai seemed to suddenly remember and asked, "Can Li Yin really be enfeoffed?"

He knew very well that some princes had wanted to become fiefs in the early years, but the one who really suppressed them was not his father, the emperor, but his mother, the queen.

Asking this was actually a way to test his mother's intentions.

"What's the matter? Do you also want to become a fiefdom?" When Empress Changsun saw him asking again, she looked over.

Li Tai swallowed the cake in his mouth and said, "I have thought about it. After all, the water in Chang'an City is too deep now. Even if I am a prince, it is a bit difficult.

If I can be a vassal and stay away from the muddy waters of Chang'an, I will naturally be willing to do so."

After saying this, Li Tai looked at Empress Changsun with a flattering expression.

Empress Changsun didn't say much, but asked, "You kid, you don't even have a fiefdom now, right? Are you still thinking about becoming a vassal?"

"Hehe, isn't that what we are talking about?" Li Tai said with a smile, "Besides, now that Li Yin has become a vassal, this shows that the door to becoming a vassal has been opened.

But if I go to the vassal state, I may not be able to pay respects to my mother and father day and night, which makes me feel quite embarrassed. "

He just asked for a long time, actually he just wanted to know Empress Changsun's attitude.

After all, it was Empress Zhangsun who suppressed all the princes and prevented them from becoming fiefs in the past. Now, it is obvious that the Queen Mother’s attitude has no intention of stopping her.

"If you want to be a fief, where do you want to go?" Empress Chang Sun asked instead of answering.

"My son?" Li Tai said without thinking, "Of course it's Taozhou. It's such a good place now. I heard that Xu Jun Shou has managed Taohe County in an orderly manner. A few days ago, I heard that Xu Jun Shou submitted a petition to the court to expand the two prefecture cities.

If my child could choose a fiefdom, I would definitely choose Taozhou!
Not only is it possible to eat and wait for death there, but it is also close to my brother the Emperor and Changle.

Besides, the highway from Sun Moon Mountain to Chang'an is also under construction. I heard that it is made of Ming Dynasty cement. When the highway is completed, when I miss my mother and father, it won't take me much time to make the trip."

Upon hearing what Li Tai said, Changsun immediately laughed.

She knew better than anyone what Li Tai was planning.

Even though Li Tai didn't say much, there are many things hidden in his words, which most people can't hear.

Of course, this ordinary person does not include Empress Changsun.

"You are good at choosing a place." Empress Changsun said with a smile, "This matter will ultimately depend on your father's arrangement, so don't worry about it. Besides, you should know why Li Yin was appointed as a vassal.

Besides, there are some things that you shouldn’t talk about outside, so you should keep your mouth shut, understand?”

"Don't worry, mother. I'm already an adult. Don't I know what to say and what not to say?" Li Tai looked like he knew everything. "But if father intends to send us to a fiefdom in the future, mother will have to say a few words for us. Taozhou, I want to be closer to my brother and Changle."

"Alright, go back if you have nothing else to do." After hearing Li Tai's repeated emphasis, Empress Changsun immediately waved her hand and said, "I need to rest too."

Having said that, Chang Sun really had Li Tai sent away.

After Li Tai left, Chang Sun shook his head and said, "These guys are really not easy to deal with..."