Da Qin: Self-destruction and time travel, I will extend my life for Qin for a thousand years

Chapter 135 Spoilers for the Xuanwu Gate Incident and the bloody succession of the Tang Dynasty
Cui Yuan simply rejected Li Shimin's kindness and only temporarily stayed in Chang'an with Ying Zheng to tidy up the mansion.

I plan to go back to Xianyang after packing up.

He was in a good mood now. He took advantage of the time to buy furniture and walked to the streets of Chang'an, eating candied haws on a stick and watching the vendors coming and going and the various hawking sounds.

Spices, jewelry, jade, Tang Sancai, Kunlun Nu and Hu Xuannu...

A variety of products with world-class characteristics can be seen in Chang'an City.

Even compared to his own Six Village Fort, the trade here is not bad at all!

And there are many people of different races wearing different costumes.

You must know that it is still only the early years of Zhenguan, if it takes a few more decades.Countless countries around him came to worship, and that was the pinnacle of the Tang Dynasty.

"Cui Shenxian, you don't know how outrageous that portal is."

Walking into a familiar street, Liu Bang suddenly started to curse: "Everyone was looking at me at that time, not to mention how embarrassing it was."

"Fortunately, I was so anxious that I managed to complete your mission perfectly and met Li Er."

Ever since he heard Cui Yuan calling Li Shimin and Li Er, Liu Bang also felt that this title was very good, so he started talking about it.

Li Shimin was helpless, but there was nothing he could do about it.

After all, although Liu Bang was a junior in front of Ying Zheng, in front of Li Shimin, he was a complete senior.

Cui Yuan was embarrassed: "I'm sorry, I don't control where the door will open, and I could easily be in danger if I were the first one to go in."

"That's why I need you to come here to explore the way, but I didn't expect you to be able to find Li Er immediately and bring him to Daqin."

You must know that Liu Bang of the Qin Dynasty only brought a small soldier with a horse and three donkeys, while Liu Bang of the Han Dynasty brought the emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

I have to say that experiencing something like this can really change a person.

Ying Zheng nodded: "You have done a good job in this matter. When you return to Daqin, you can choose some rewards to take to Dahan."

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Liu Bang was overjoyed.

Whether it was the Hsinchu papermaking technology, the three-piece equestrian suit, the refined salt purification method, or the curved shaft plow...these inventions were all important tools that could improve the country's destiny. He had been extremely jealous from the moment he arrived in Daqin.

It's just that this is Da Qin's technology after all, and the time and space portal is also in Cui Yuan's hands.

Even if he wanted to, there was no condition to transport them back.

And now that His Majesty has spoken, this dream can finally come true.

"Hahaha!"

The three of them laughed at the same time and chatted while walking. Unconsciously, the topic returned to Li Shimin.

From Li Shimin, it comes to the origin of his nickname.

"Cui Yuan."

Ying Zheng asked curiously: "Why are you always called Li Shimin and Li Er? What does this nickname mean?"

"What's the meaning?"

Cui Yuan blinked, and then realized that he seemed to have never mentioned Li Shimin's ascension to the throne, and said: "This is very interesting, mainly because it has something to do with how he came to the throne."

"What Li Er means is that he is the second son of the Supreme Emperor, not the first."

"According to the ancestral etiquette, he is not even the prince of the Tang Dynasty."

"Not even a prince?"

Ying Zheng was thoughtful.

Is it possible that Li Er did not obtain the throne through normal means?Otherwise, why would Cui Yuan emphasize that he is not the prince of the Tang Dynasty.

And there is also the Supreme Emperor. Generally, the throne is inherited by the father after the death of the son. The position of Supreme Emperor is almost impossible to exist.

"I established the Supreme Emperor in the first place because I couldn't bear the fact that my father wanted to treat me as a minister."

Liu Bang frowned and said: "As a son, even though I am the founding emperor of the Han Dynasty, how can I make my father worship me, so I respect him as the Supreme Emperor, which means I am more noble than the emperor."

"Since the Tang Dynasty had an overlord, is it possible that Li Er was the founding king of the Tang Dynasty?"

Cui Yuan shook his head and denied: "Of course not."

"If Li Er was the founding king of the Tang Dynasty, then he would not be so eager to be recognized by the world."

"The real founding king of the Tang Dynasty was his father Li Yuan, and Li Shimin was just Li Yuan's second son."

"Actually, I said before that Li Erhui would be very happy with his achievements. There is one reason for this, that is, he got the throne by seeking power and usurping the throne."

Cui Yuan said the last sentence in a low voice, and pulled the two of them into a restaurant with little business and opened a private room.

Obtained by seeking power and usurping the throne?
Although they knew that such things should not be publicized loudly, Ying Zheng and Liu Bang couldn't help being surprised!
Although they didn't get along with Li Shimin for a long time, they thought they knew him somewhat after these days.

Although sometimes he was overjoyed at success and greedy for vanity, he was still essentially a good emperor who cared about the people and dared to fight.

Not to mention that Cui Yuan had said before that he was a wise king of the Tang Dynasty, and Zhenguan was a famous ruler in China.

Such an emperor actually came here to seek power and usurp the throne?
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows and guessed in a low voice: "You just said that he is not the prince of the Tang Dynasty. Could it be that Li Er's throne was taken from the original prince?"

"That's right!"

Cui Yuan nodded and agreed with this guess: "But in fact, Li Er is quite helpless when he reaches this point. In the final analysis, it is because there is no general who can really fight in the Tang Dynasty, and his ability is too outstanding."

"Most tragedies in this world happen because virtue is not matched."

"Just like Liu Bang, your son Liu Ying was mediocre but was forced to be the emperor."

"Li Shimin is on the other extreme. He has great military exploits and conquered half of the Tang Dynasty. His reputation is unparalleled and he is worshiped by all the troops of the Tang Dynasty. However, he cannot inherit the throne because he is not the eldest son."

Ying Zheng and Liu Bang became more and more interested: "It seems that Li Er has indeed made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty!"

One person conquered half of the Tang Dynasty. What is the concept?
This is an achievement that only the founding king can achieve!
Although Li Shimin was not the founding king, he was better than the founding king!
"So! This has created a huge conflict within Datang!"

Cui Yuan continued: "The orthodox prince of the Tang Dynasty is Li Yuan's eldest son Li Jiancheng, but because he needs to communicate with the major families of the Five Surnames and Seven Hopes, they can fight against the Sui Dynasty together."

"So I can only manage the rear area and be responsible for the supply of food, grass and baggage, so I rarely have the opportunity to make military exploits."

"Compared with Li Shimin, who was not the eldest son but was victorious in every battle, Li Jiancheng fell far behind in terms of reputation and popular support."

"This situation makes Li Jiancheng extremely uneasy and afraid that his position as prince will be abolished."

"Then why didn't he tell Li Yuan?" Ying Zheng frowned, bent his fingers, and tapped the table slightly. "Since Li Jiancheng was the crown prince appointed by Li Yuan himself, Li Yuan should be very supportive of him."

"As long as Li Jiancheng goes to Li Yuan and lets Li Yuan suppress Li Shimin and prevent him from going to war and making military exploits, then nothing will happen?"

This conflict is obviously easy to resolve. Li Jiancheng is already the prince, and Li Yuan also supports Li Jiancheng. The throne is almost guaranteed.

Why could Li Jiancheng and Li Yuan fail to do so, and instead allowed Li Shimin to seek power and usurp the throne?

Cui Yuan smiled and said: "This is because of the second reason I just mentioned."

"You two, do you still remember what I just said, that there are no generals in the Tang Dynasty who can really fight?"

"Remember!" Ying Zheng and Liu Bang nodded.

Cui Yuan said this not long ago.

Cui Yuan took a sip of water and said: "Actually, after Li Yuan realized that Li Shimin's contribution was too great, he also took the measures mentioned by His Majesty."

"On the one hand, Li Jiancheng was asked to recover the separatist warlords defeated by Li Shimin, which is similar to the princes and kings during the Warring States Period, and try to regain military power. On the other hand, he sent other trusted generals to fight in all directions on Li Shimin's behalf."

"However, all these measures failed. The separatist warlords simply ignored Li Jiancheng's orders and completely ignored the prince who grew up in a greenhouse."

"And Li Yuan's trusted general, because of the continuous defeats, could only use Li Shimin to lead the troops on the battlefield again."

"No wonder it's like this!" Ying Zheng suddenly realized.

Just tell him, why did Li Jiancheng lose like this when Hu started tomorrow?

It turns out that in the Tang Dynasty at that time, there was no one who was more capable of fighting than Li Shimin, and the separatist warlords in various places were extremely powerful.

No one can beat him except Li Shimin!
"This situation is really a dilemma!"

Liu Bang muttered that although he couldn't experience it personally, he could still understand some of Li Yuan's feelings.

Presumably, he must be very helpless.

Although his eldest son, whom he particularly valued, managed well, he was unable to control the army and make military exploits.

The second son whom he wanted to suppress turned out to be extremely brave and loved by both the army and the people. Moreover, the Tang Dynasty could not survive without him.

Both sons are so outstanding, but there is only one throne.

"If this continues, there will be no way out for both of us!"

"That's right, that's what it looks like."

Cui Yuan continued: "At this point, neither Li Jiancheng nor Li Shimin has any retreat."

"If you want to live, you must strive for the highest position and become the most noble person in the world."

"Otherwise, when the other party takes over, the only outcome will be death."

"In the beginning, Li Yuan was still extremely partial to Li Jiancheng, thinking that he was his eldest son and the legal heir of the Tang Dynasty."

"So after Li Shimin conquered the Tang Dynasty, he was conferred and given an unprecedented official position - General Tiance!"

"It's very powerful!?" Liu Bang was confused.

"Of course, not only is he ranked above the three princes, but he also has the right to open a palace to recruit talented people. He is second only to the emperor and can even look up to the prince."

After Cui Yuan finished speaking, Ying Zheng and Liu Bang finally understood the value of this general.

What kind of official position is this? He is simply the second prince of the Tang Dynasty!
Li Yuan was able to make such a decision, which is really amazing!
"But this is only on the surface. Secretly, Li Yuan is secretly cutting off the army in Li Shimin's hands in the name of peace and peace in the world and not needing so many troops, and taking away the general power one after another."

Cui Yuan explained: "Although Li Shimin was unwilling to give in, he could only endure it silently and did not dare to explode."

"But he could hold it back, but Li Jiancheng on the other side panicked."

"Maybe he can't see through Li Yuan's boiling frog in warm water, or maybe he thinks it's too slow. Admiral Tiance's power is too great."

"Anyway, within a few years, he and his fourth brother Li Yuanji planned to secretly kill Li Shimin with poisoned wine."

"That night, he deliberately summoned Li Shimin and drank with him, but secretly poisoned him in the wine."

"But fortunately, Li Shimin Mingrui noticed it, suddenly felt heartache, and vomited blood for several liters. Huai'an King Li Shentong quickly helped him return to the West Palace and escaped the disaster."

Ying Zheng sighed: "We have finally come to this point. Brothers are fighting against each other. This is the saddest thing in the world!"

Ying Zheng understands this situation best, because when he came to power, he stepped on the bones of his half-brother.

Moreover, his sons, Fusu and Hu Hai, also staged the tragedy of brothers killing each other in the original historical trajectory.

Liu Bang was equally worried. Just imagining that scene made his hair stand on end, as if his back was penetrated by ice thorns.

Cui Yuan paused for a while, and waited until the two of them recovered before continuing: "Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji couldn't do the assassination at one time, so they immediately started a second plan."

"Because after Li Yuan ascended the throne, he was greedy for pleasure and collected dozens of beauties. He doted on them and played songs every night."

"So Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji deliberately made friends with these beauties, gave them lavish gifts, arranged high-ranking officials and generous salaries for their relatives, and rewarded them with land and money."

"The purpose of everything is to enable them to turn a deaf ear to Li Yuan, constantly speak ill of Li Shimin, and hint that he is planning to rebel."

"Li Yuan didn't believe it at first. Although he was also suppressing Li Shimin, he never doubted that he would rebel."

"But as time went by, Li Yuan was brainwashed by the beauties and gradually believed that Li Shimin was planning to rebel, so he ordered to remove Li Shimin's general Tiance."

"This is the biggest basis for Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng to be equals. Without it, Li Shimin would have completely failed."

"Everyone who knew the news in advance persuaded Li Shimin to rebel and kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji, but he still hesitated and hesitated."

Cui Yuan actually has doubts about the authenticity of this period of history. After all, it really portrays Li Shimin too whitely.

Just like the White Lotus in the TV series, she is constantly persecuted by the unscrupulous and vicious female partner.

But in fact, whether it is Hao Hao's military exploits or his other actions, it all means that he has always been determined to win the throne.

Ying Zheng also noticed this: "Is this really the truth?"

"I don't know." Cui Yuan shook his head: "But this is what the history books record."

Ying Zheng chuckled twice and was noncommittal.

"And what about the end?"

Liu Bang asked: "Since Li Shimin endured this, how was he forced to embark on the path of seeking power and usurping the throne?"

(End of this chapter)