A Millennium Aristocratic Family Starting from the Shang Dynasty

Chapter 694: Establishing leaders and virtuous people
"Master Wang, you don't have to quarrel with Master Kong and others over me and make it so unpleasant." The prince came to Wang Xuanjing and bowed respectfully and said.

Wang Xuanjing said in a deep voice: "I am your teacher, so I naturally have the obligation to teach you. It is because I am not here enough that I allow these people to be so presumptuous."

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes today, I wouldn't have thought that these people are actually here to gain fame by taking advantage of Your Highness!"

"Don't worry, Your Majesty, I will go and explain it to Your Majesty!"

In the Tai Chi Hall, Li Shimin listened to the words of Kong Yingda and Yu Zhining, his face expressionless. The teachers of the three princes he appointed had conflicts with the king. He did not listen to one side of the story, but very cautiously ordered someone to ask the king. The prime minister and the prince came.

Li Chengqian, accompanied by Wang Xuanjing, came outside the Tai Chi Hall.

The prince came in a chariot because of his leg disease, and then dragged his legs into the Tai Chi Hall with the help of the eunuch.

The light in the Tai Chi Hall was a little dim. Li Chengqian saw his wise and powerful father sitting on the throne at the top, and his aura as oppressive as a mountain made him breathless.

Wang Xuanjing stepped forward and patted him on the back, gave him an encouraging look, and then led the prince into the hall.

"My son, please see your father. May your father be in good health forever!"

"I believe that people will not change their temperament for no reason, so there must be a reason."

"Li Gang is upright and upright. He served as the crown prince in three dynasties. His Majesty knows very well his conduct. When Li Gang was still alive, did he ever say that the prince liked luxury, indulged in singing and dancing, and did not listen to advice?"

"The old minister only saw the prince as kind and filial, but why did the prince become disobedient, fond of extravagance, and indulged in singing and dancing after Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining, and Zhang Xuansu were replaced?"

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Then let's ask Prime Minister Wang to talk about it."

Li Chengqian opened his mouth, and finally lowered his head, about to admit it. Wang Xuanjing, who was next to him, said first: "Your Majesty, I am the Crown Prince and Tutor. I have seen this matter with my own eyes. Let me tell you!"

When Kong Yingda, Yu Zhining, and Zhang Xuansu heard that Wang Xuanjing pushed all the problems onto them, their expressions changed greatly, and they quickly said: "Wang Xiang is careful, we are admonishing for the benefit of the prince. Wang Xiang said that we are admonishing, is it possible?" Are you trying to block the flow of speech?"

Seeing the prince standing up with some difficulty, Li Shimin motioned to the chamberlain next to him to help the prince up.

"Although I am the prince's tutor, I am busy with official duties. Your Majesty has authorized me to spend one hour every three days to teach the prince. I heard about this and went to check it out."

"Now I see what Kong Yingda and the other three are talking about admonishing!"

Li Shimin nodded slightly and said: "There is no need to be polite, Prime Minister. Prince, please get up too!"

"Cheng Qian, just now, Bachelor Kong, Prime Minister Yu said that you were greedy for enjoyment, fond of luxury, and addicted to singing and dancing. You did not accept his advice. Is this the case?" Li Shimin asked calmly. There was no emotion or anger in his voice, but The ministers on both sides of the hall suddenly became nervous.

"Li Gang had a foot problem, so the prince ordered someone to transport him in a chariot. When Li Gang passed away, the prince himself erected a monument for him."

"Your Majesty, King Xuanjing, is here to see you!"

"When Li Gang was the Crown Prince's Grand Master, did the Crown Prince do anything arrogant or extravagant?"

"Your Majesty, the prince has always been kind and filial. Li Gang was the prince's teacher back then. Your Majesty also knows how the prince and Li Gang get along."

Wang Xuanjing sneered and said, "Whether it's for admonishment or for your reputation, you know in your heart!"

"Building a house is too luxurious, watching singing and dancing is indulging in enjoyment, indulging in singing and dancing, and even comparing it to Sui Yang, and even Emperor Xin's wine pool and meat forest."

"Is this how you advise?"

"Although it's a small matter, we should not take it lightly. The prince is the heir to the throne of the country, so he should be more cautious." Yu Zhining said beside him. "Do you know how much it costs to build a house? How can it be considered extravagance? How can watching singing and dancing after school be considered an addiction?"

"Which of the princes and ministers in this court is not a singer? You can watch the singing and dancing, but not the prince?"

"You guys advise the prince at least three times a day, and as many as eight or ten times? Why, the prince is not even allowed to take a break at the end of the day, does he have to sit in the study and study all the time?"

Hearing this, Li Shimin immediately reacted and admonished three times or even eight times or ten times a day. Are so many admonishments meant to be admonished? Could the prince do so many wrong things every day?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin looked directly at Kong Yingda and the others, his eyes piercing. Is this how you teach the prince?
When Kong Yingda saw Li Shimin's piercing eyes, he was immediately frightened. As a former member of the Prince of Qin's Palace, he knew very well about his majesty, and he was obviously very angry with himself.

At this time, he also regretted that he would not have fought with Wang Xiang if he had known better.

Li Shimin suppressed his anger and said: "I was negligent. From now on, Kong Qing, you don't have to teach the prince anymore!"

Li Shimin directly reduced the official position of their prince's young master and no longer allowed them to teach the prince.

After Wang Xuanjing saw Li Shimin's attitude, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, the prince is the crown prince of the country. It is related to the country and there is no room for failure. Ministers who are good at teaching students should be chosen to come to the East Palace to teach the prince."

"At the same time, the prince is ordered to follow His Majesty to observe the government and teach the prince how to govern."

Wang Xuanjing did not think that those Confucian scholars could teach the prince well. He knew very well that Confucianism could educate a gentleman, a great Confucian, and even a good minister, but he wanted to educate a qualified person. But it is difficult for the king.

Almost impossible.

"Yes!" Li Shimin thought for a moment and agreed directly.

After the other ministers left, Li Shimin left Wang Xuanjing behind.

In fact, he had some hesitation in deposing the crown prince.

After all, everyone wants a good heir.

Wang Xuanjing naturally understood, but the prince was different and could not be abolished at will.

"Does your Majesty remember Yang Yong and Yang Guang, the deposed princes of the Sui Dynasty?" Wang Xuanjing asked.

"Of course I remember!" Li Shimin nodded.

"Yang Yong's talent is mediocre, but he is only qualified for the middle class, but Yang Guang is extremely intelligent. When Emperor Wen of the Sui Dynasty Yang Jian abolished the elders and established virtuous people, what was the result?"

Li Shimin fell silent immediately. He established the elder and the virtuous. The elder and the younger can be determined, but it is too difficult to judge the virtuous.

Is Yang Guang smarter than Yang Yong? Are you smarter or wiser than him? Before he became the emperor, he was completely different from Yang Yong, but what happened later, needless to say, everyone knew it.

"Moreover, Your Majesty, if we establish a crown prince, the King of Wei and all the princes will live. If we establish a King of Wei, the prince will die, and the life and death of your Majesty's princes will be unpredictable!" In order to stabilize their status, those who have succeeded in seizing the throne will inevitably treat them after they ascend the throne. The brothers killed each other.

Li Shimin's expression changed slightly after hearing Wang Xuanjing's words. Although he killed his brother to gain power, he did not want his sons to kill each other.

After arriving here, Li Shimin no longer had any thoughts about Yi Chu.

(End of this chapter)