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

Chapter 842 Volume : The Threat from Empress Changsun (Sorry)

No one will sit and wait for death. When encountering a problem, they will solve it. This is what these people do.

This is the way the world is, everyone is moving forward in their own field.

There are actually not many people who would really go back...

After all, fools are scarce in any era.

As the wealthy and powerful families began to take action, movable type printing, which had originally been spread only in a small area, suddenly became the topic of conversation for everyone.

Of course, this is also the result of efforts from many parties.

When the news reached Chang'an, Wang Dequan shook his head and said with emotion: "It's not without reason that this Shi family has been able to survive for a thousand years. This is their foundation.

Look at us. We have been promoting movable type printing for so long but there has been no progress. But as soon as others started to promote it, this movable type printing has become a hot topic.

People who don’t know better would think that it was created by the nobles to benefit the world.”

After saying this, Wang Dequan shook his head and smiled bitterly. Although he disliked these nobles, he did not dare to deny their abilities.

"This is the most feared thing about the nobles." Chang Sun Chong, who was standing by, said weakly after hearing this.

In the Ming Dynasty, they certainly had absolute say.

But in the Tang Dynasty, haha, that was still the traditional sphere of influence of the gentry.

You can't help but accept it.

After all, after thousands of years of development, intermarriages, and branches, the influence of those big families has become extremely exaggerated.

Let’s put it this way, the complete aristocratic family is like a pyramid.

At the top are people like Cui, Lu, Zheng, Wang and Li.

Next on the list are Pei Yang, Du Wei and others.

And below them there are many, many more, so large that it is unimaginable.

"But this is not a bad thing for us." Wang Dequan said with a smile, "After all, our goal is to promote movable type printing, so why not do it?"

Now that it has happened, what is there to say?

In this situation, all they can do is accept it.

We can't let them stop it, can we?

This is unrealistic and impossible!
"That's it." Chang Sun Chong also smiled, "After all, for us, it also promotes movable type printing, which is not a bad thing."

What can they do about this kind of thing if they don't accept it?
Can't do anything.

"So what should we do next?" Wang Dequan asked, "We will fully cooperate with the nobles to promote movable type printing?"

"Of course." Zhang Sun Chong smiled when he heard this, "Your Highness said before that if you can't win, then join. The guys from the nobles all understand this principle. Don't we understand it?"

The longer he followed Li Chengqian, the lower his bottom line became.

As long as he can achieve his goal, he can give up a lot of things.

It's like Changle.

At first, he traveled to the northwest to maintain his relationship with Changle, but with the change in his current status, he had already given up Changle.

Being a princess consort is good, but compared to being a minister with real power, he really doesn't care.

In any dynasty, it is not easy for relatives by marriage to come to power.

Especially since his father is a relative by marriage, if he becomes a royal consort in the future, it will affect his career.

In this regard, Chang Sun Chong has actually matured a lot.

Romance will only affect the speed at which he draws his sword. Learning to let go at the right time will help him in his future career.

Growth is something you have to achieve step by step. No one can become fat in one bite.

"Then I will arrange it right away." Wang Dequan said without further ado.

……

When the news reached Siam, Li Er laughed when he heard it.

He had not expected the nobles' reaction to be so straightforward, which surprised him.

But he didn't care much about it.

Whether it was the aristocracy fanning the flames or Li Chengqian doing something weird, it didn't matter to him.

As a father, he may be lacking in some aspects, but as a king, he is more than qualified.

He knew better than anyone that the current situation was most favorable for the Tang Dynasty.

No matter who wins in the end, the beneficiaries will be the people of the Tang Dynasty, and this is what he values ​​most as a king.

Of course, this is the chaos he wants.

"Someone come here." At this moment, Li Er suddenly shouted loudly.

Soon, the eunuch who was serving on both sides came over quickly.

"Let's pass it on. It's time to publicize what Duke Liang did in Siam."

After saying this, Li Er smiled indifferently.

If it's going to be messy, then make it even messier.

I'm sure when those guys in the country hear this news, their expressions must be very interesting!

Upon hearing this, the eunuch responded in a low voice and turned around to make arrangements.

The eunuchs who were able to be led by Li Er to the southern expedition were all people he trusted deeply. It might be difficult to comment on their abilities, but their loyalty was definitely beyond doubt.

……

At the same time, Chang'an, East Palace.

Since Li Er's southern expedition, Empress Chang Sun has basically lived in the Eastern Palace and rarely goes out on weekdays.

However, today, the East Palace, which had always been guarded with strict security, was wide open, which aroused the curiosity of many passers-by.

You know, since Li Chengqian went west that year, the East Palace has never opened its main gate again.

Before this year, the Eastern Palace even showed signs of decline.

During those years, people almost forgot that there was an East Palace in Chang'an.

It was only after the Changming Army moved into the Eastern Palace that the Eastern Palace reappeared in people’s conversations.

But even so, the East Palace had never opened its gates as wide as it did today.

Just as passers-by were becoming curious, Empress Changsun's phoenix sedan chair left the palace.

Seeing this scene, the people who were originally curious all showed a look of sudden realization.

"I told you, His Highness is not in Chang'an anymore, the only one who can open the East Palace is the Empress." Upon hearing this, someone said disdainfully: "Who doesn't know that the Empress is leaving the palace? The key is, why is the Empress leaving the palace? Where is she going?

This is the first time the Queen has appeared in public since she was assassinated, right? "

At this point, the man suddenly shut up.

In the current situation, everyone knows that the gate of the East Palace is full of spies from various families. If this is heard by someone with ulterior motives, it may get him into trouble.

They dare not interfere in the affairs of the nobles.

And the facts were almost the same. At this moment, countless people in the crowd passed the news back.

Empress Changsun left the palace, and it was the first time she left the palace since she was assassinated. This was big news in Chang'an.

As for the army that protected Changsun during his trip out of the palace, it was naturally the Changming Army led by Xue Rengui.

"Why did the Empress leave the palace at this critical moment?" On the right side of the phoenix sedan, Fang Yiai poked Chang Sun Chong with a serious look on his face and whispered, "You too, don't know how to persuade them. In this situation, I don't know how many people want to attack the Empress. Although we have made sufficient preparations, if someone really takes advantage of the opportunity, I wonder how you will explain it to the two princes."

Hearing Fang Yiai's words, Chang Sun Chong also looked depressed, thinking, that was my aunt's decision, what does my words have any effect?
But even though he thought so, he still said, "You know nothing. Isn't the Queen doing this for His Highness?
Do you think you are the only one who knows that someone is trying to harm the Queen?

But that's all you know. You know, there are many more people who want to confirm the Queen's health condition.

But the Queen is a precious lady, she cannot meet with every one of them, the best way is to show up, even if she doesn't meet anyone, as long as those people know that the Queen is in good health, they will know what to choose in the future.

Do you think everyone is like you, only knowing how to wield swords and sticks?"

Chang Sun Chong naturally understood the intention of Empress Chang Sun's move.

Not to mention the living Empress Changsun, even the Empress Changsun in good health or in poor health are different for many people.

After hearing what Chang Sun Chong said, Fang Yiai shut up.

He just doesn't want to use his brain, not that he has no brains.

Just a little thought and you will understand everything.

As Changsun's phoenix sedan chair moved towards the Duke of Qi's Mansion, all the powerful and aristocratic families also received the news.

Although they didn't know what Empress Changsun's intention was, each family sent people to keep an eye on the situation here.

Just as Chang Sun Chong said, the good health and ill health of Empress Chang Sun are very important to many people.

At the same time, the residence of Hejian Prince Li Xiaogong was overcrowded.

Just as Empress Changsun's phoenix sedan chair left the Eastern Palace, the clan members who had received the news rushed to the residence of Hejian Prince Li Xiaogong.

After all, Li Xiaogong still has a lot of say among the royal family. It has become a habit for these royal family members to go to Li Xiaogong for help whenever they encounter big or small matters.

However, at this moment, Li Xiaogong looked at the royal family members in the hall with a look of dissatisfaction.

Is it a big deal for you to just go out when the Queen is away?
Besides, what does the fight for the throne have to do with you?

As a clan member, as long as you behave yourself, won’t the wealth and glory of several generations be within your reach?

Of course, he thought so, but others didn't think so.

Someone immediately said, "We all know that the prince doesn't like us, but we can't compare with him.

Everyone says we are clan members, but only we ourselves know that the so-called clan members are really just clan members..."

Not everyone is a prince of the royal family like Li Xiaogong and Li Daozon. In fact, most of the royal family members don't have an easy life.

Apart from the title of clan members, what else do they have?

This is also the reason why many people want to maintain their current status by taking sides.

As for what Li Xiaogong said about keeping to one's lot and enjoying wealth and glory for generations, haha, that's totally easy talk.

If their identities were reversed, they would also be able to say the same thing.

"You came here today just to ask about the Queen's current condition." Seeing them like this, Li Xiaogong sighed and said after a while, "But why do you have to ask me about this?

The Queen is now in the Duke of Qi's Mansion. As long as you have your eyes sharp, you can see it!
As for the Queen Mother's attitude, is there any need to ask?
Isn’t this obvious?”

After saying this, Li Xiaogong himself was speechless.

Although these guys are not very smart, they are not fools. Is there any need to ask such questions?

"The prince has misunderstood." After hearing what Li Xiaogong said, someone immediately stood up and said, "Since we heard the news that the queen had left the palace, we knew what to do. Now the situation is that we want to do something for the queen. Isn't there a chance?"

Now it was Li Xiaogong's turn to be stunned.

He thought these guys came here to get information again, but who knew that these guys actually came here to find out the secret.

This really surprised him.

But on second thought, it’s not a bad thing since these guys can figure out the tricks.

But he himself did not realize that he hoped these guys would not get involved in the fight for the crown prince, but as a result, these guys turned around and joined Empress Chang Sun's camp, which also interfered with the fight for the crown prince.

It’s just that everyone subconsciously thinks that Li Chengqian is on the safe side.

This thought has been engraved into their subconscious...

"If that's all, I can give you some advice." Li Xiaogong thought for a moment and then asked, "What do you want to do?
Or, what are you ready to do?"

When everyone heard that Li Xiaogong had agreed, they immediately became excited. Someone immediately said, "Didn't we hear that Duke Qi and the noble families of the scholar family are promoting movable type printing recently?

Although we are not talented, we can do this job.

Apart from anything else, our status as clan members alone gives us an advantage over many others in doing this."

They didn't do it on a whim, but really thought it over carefully.

"Movable type printing?" Li Xiaogong fell into deep thought upon hearing this. Of course he knew that this was something invented by Li Chengqian.

But these guys are eyeing this, what does that mean?
You know, nowadays both the gentry and the imperial court were promoting movable type printing, which basically encompassed both official and private forces.

At this time, if these relatives of theirs also got involved, it would really be a concentration of official, civilian and royal forces.

Although in today's situation, whether or not the royal family is involved has little impact on the promotion of movable type printing, the significance would still be different if the royal family were really involved.

After thinking it over carefully, Li Xiaogong said, "Well, you guys go back and wait for news. I will report this matter to His Majesty and the Queen before making a decision."

At this point, Li Xiaogong also understood why these guys came to his house.

The promotion of movable type printing was decreed by His Majesty.

Although they are also relatives of the Tang Dynasty, not all of them are qualified to submit a petition to Li Er.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, Prince." Seeing that Li Xiaogong had agreed, everyone stopped talking and bowed to take their leave.

For them, having Li Xiaogong help them speak to those two people was already a goal achieved.

If someone else says the same thing, the result will be very different.

Just for this matter, no matter how many words they said, I guess none of them would be as effective as what Li Xiaogong said.

After all the relatives left, Li Xiaogong smiled. He had never thought that the Empress's absence from the palace would force these relatives to come here...

Sorry, due to health reasons, I have not updated for a long time. I am very sorry.