Long live Emperor Wu!

Chapter 265 Public and Private

Li Shan leaned forward slightly, looking like he was being taught with an open mind, and asked warmly:

"I don't quite understand. My dear, tell me, what is the case for public affairs, what is the case for private affairs?"

Chu Suiliang looked resolute. Although there was no big expression on his face, his whole body was tense, as if he was ready to sacrifice his life for righteousness at any time. He cupped his hands and said:

"Your Majesty, when the late Emperor chose the Crown Princess for Your Majesty, he asked us for our opinion.

The late emperor believed that although he was not the great ancestor, he was actually the founder of the country. When he founded the country, he focused on killing and attacking, and when he defended it, he focused on cultivation.

Your Majesty is kind-hearted and kind-hearted, so he is a suitable choice for a wise king to protect his country. In the current situation of the government, since he must protect his country and cultivate himself, he must avoid disputes and conflicts. Therefore, he chose Wang as his wife.

Although the traditional five-surname family has long since declined in our dynasty, and there is no real power behind the Wang family, there are still many people in public opinion. The current queen's surname is Wang, which is a way to win over people's hearts. means.

This is something that is beneficial to the Duke, Your Majesty, and the Tang Dynasty. "

Li Shan lowered his eyes and kept listening, nodded seriously, and asked cooperatively:

"How about private matters?"

Seeing that the young emperor was not angry, Chu Suiliang looked serious, as if he had listened. Whether he was sincere or fake, it comforted Chu Suiliang's conscience a lot, so he continued:

"Privately, she is the first wife chosen by the late emperor for His Majesty, and she should not be deposed for the sake of filial piety.

Besides, Queen Wang has served His Majesty for many years and has never made any mistakes. Divorcing his wife without reason will definitely be criticized by the people in the world. It is not a good example. Your Majesty, please think twice. "

After he finished speaking, several veterans who followed him also knelt on the ground and echoed:

"Your Majesty, please think again."

Li Shan glanced at them, his expression seemed helpless, and he said warmly:

"You all stand up and speak."

After hearing this, several old ministers stood up again. Only Chu Suiliang still stubbornly knelt on the ground, looked at him with a pair of persistent eyes, and said:

"Your Majesty, when Emperor Taizong was dying, he entrusted us to assist His Majesty. What we want is to be effective at this time. Now that Changsun Wuji is gone, I can only do my best. Please change your mind."

Li Shan was silent for a while, thinking and hesitating. This Chu Suiliang had always followed Changsun Wuji's wishes in the past.

Now that Changsun Wuji is not here, he may have no other intentions for being so insistent. He simply thinks that he should be dissuaded and should speak.

In this case, it should make sense.

"I have thought about your words carefully. The Wang family that my father chose for me was indeed a way to win over people's hearts.

My father is still afraid that after his death, I will not be able to stabilize the political situation. If the current situation is turbulent, if you can get some help, you will get some help.

But now, the world is at peace, the imperial power is stable, and the people behind the Wang family are popular, whether they want it or not is not that important. "

When Chu Suiliang heard this, he was obviously excited and wanted to speak, but Li Shan raised his hand to stop him and said:

"Listen to what I have to say, there is another important matter for Mr. Yu, which is the important matter of establishing a heir apparent.

Although Prince Li Zhong is my eldest son, his qualifications are mediocre. After many years of teaching, he has not made much progress. I did not want to appoint him at that time. It was you and Changsun Wuji who said that establishing the heir is for the stability of the government. If he is not worthy of the big responsibility, Discuss later.

Now that four years have passed, it's time to discuss it again. The queen has nothing to do, so I intend to make Li Hong the crown prince.

So she must be abolished. "

When Chu Suiliang heard this, his eyes widened immediately. He turned his head to look at the person behind him, and then said to the emperor:

"Your Majesty wants to make King Dai the crown prince? Does that mean he really wants to depose the Wang family and make Wu Zhaoyi the queen?"

When he asked this question, the old ministers who followed him all showed frightened and worried eyes, looking at the emperor without blinking.

Those pairs of eyes were shining on Emperor Li Shan as if they were lit.

In their eyes, Li Shan said one word gently and calmly:

"Yes."

Although this sound was not loud, there was no hesitation or hesitation at all, and it was extremely firm.

Chu Suiliang became more and more excited and shouted loudly:

"Your Majesty! What is the identity of Wu Zhaoyi? Doesn't your Majesty know it clearly? If she were to become the queen, not only the Tang Dynasty, but also the whole world and all the countries in the world would whisper and see your Majesty's jokes. Your Majesty is not just yourself. , but is burdened with the dignity and national destiny of the entire Tang Dynasty, how can the Tang Dynasty be reduced to a talking point because of a woman, which is ridiculous!"

When the ministers heard this, they all started to persuade them:

"No, Your Majesty, you absolutely cannot."

"Your Majesty is still young, and the choice of crown prince can still be discussed."

"Although Crown Prince Li Zhong's qualifications are mediocre, there is nothing wrong with him. How can he convince the public by abolishing the throne like this?"

"If Your Majesty really loves Wu Zhaoyi, you can make her a noble concubine. This position of queen must be held by a virtuous person. After all, she is the mother of a country."

"Yes, that Wu Zhaoyi...that Wu Zhaoyi's reputation is really unconvincing to the public."

Li Shan kept listening with his eyes lowered until they finished expressing their opinions and noisily, then he said:

"Wu Zhaoyi was once the imperial concubine of my father, and her talents and virtues were praised by the emperor, which was obvious to all in the harem.

If you don’t believe it, you can ask the concubines what they think of her.

Outsiders do not know the inside story and make arrogant assumptions, which are often despicable. I will not blame them, but I will not accept them either.

I have made up my mind on this matter. I have already explained the principles to you. If there are no fresh words to say, please withdraw. "

After he finished speaking, he stood up and left.

But just as he was supporting the table and about to stand up, he saw Chu Suiliang kneeling a few steps, as if to keep him, and shouted:

"Your Majesty! It is a matter of national foundation. The late emperor's words are still in my ears. Your Majesty's decision now is not in the favor of the Tang Dynasty. If your Majesty cannot change your mind, I shall die to repay the emperor's favor!"

As he spoke, he took off his official hat, bowed his head and knelt on the imperial steps below the couch with a "thud" sound.

Li Shan originally was holding the table with one hand and was about to get up. He was startled by his behavior and stayed there.

Then he quickly called to the waiting chamberlain beside him and said:

"Quickly, help Mr. Right Pushe to see the injury."

Two little chamberlains came up and took the dizzy Chu Suiliang away.

The ministers who followed Chu Suiliang were also frightened for a while.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, although Emperor Taizong often encouraged and admonished people, he was as direct as Wei Zheng in admonishing, and he never did anything to force him to die.

On the contrary, he admonished everything, but he was very particular about his words and timing. He never dared to speak against the emperor's anger.

In such an atmosphere, these veterans have never done such a thing.

Moreover, even if he couldn't be persuaded in the end, he would habitually obey the emperor's wishes and follow him with all his strength in whatever he wanted to do.

The Eastern Expedition to Goryeo was an example.

Now, Chu Suiliang's appearance is really unexpected...

Because of this incident, Li Shan's usual Kuanhe Shenjing expression turned ugly. He glanced at the remaining people and left Wude Hall without saying a word.

(End of this chapter)