If I let you stay in Lingnan, how could you become the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty?

Chapter 23 Li Zhi and his uncle
In the bedroom, Li Zhi and a beautiful woman were sitting at the table in dishevel.

Although there was a book of poetry spread out on the table, Li Zhi was obviously not reading it.

Li Shimin glared at the two of them fiercely.

The woman was so frightened that she immediately fell to the ground, not daring to look up.

Li Zhi was also trembling with fear, kneeling on the ground and said quickly:

"I didn't know your Majesty was coming. I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar. It is not proper..."

"You still know how to behave!"

Li Shimin was so angry that veins on his forehead jumped, and he said angrily:
"It's already past noon, and instead of going to the palace to pay respects to your father, you're flirting with a girl here!"

"If the Li family's foundation is handed over to you, I'm afraid it will be destroyed in less than two years, and you will definitely follow the example of Emperor Yang of Sui and become a tyrant!"

After hearing this, Li Zhi was so frightened that he dared not speak.

Li Shimin looked at the woman:

"What's your name?"

The woman lay on the ground and answered in a low voice:
"My name is Wu Zhao!"

Li Shimin snorted coldly:
"What are you afraid of? Raise your head!"

After hearing this, Wu Meiniang had no choice but to slowly raise her head.

But she had a face that was incredibly beautiful. Although she was afraid, she was not pale and tearful like other women. Although she did not dare to look at Li Shimin, her eyes were moving quietly, as if she was thinking of a strategy.

Li Shimin's heart moved.

This woman seemed quite bold. Faced with the emperor's sudden intrusion, she was not frightened out of her wits like other women.

Moreover, although Li Shimin was quite annoyed by what she had just said to him,

But it must be said that it was very beneficial to Li Zhi.

It can be seen that this woman's knowledge is not inferior to that of men!

Li Shimin suddenly remembered Li An's words.

"…If the crown prince is not chosen well, the country will be unstable, and even the hen may crow at dawn!"

Chicken Sichen!

The rooster was supposed to crow at the dawn, but the old hen took over its job.

Isn’t this what it means for a woman to rule the country?
If Li Zhi really became the crown prince, and this woman became the crown princess, and later Li Zhi succeeded to the throne, this woman would become the queen.

Maybe this situation will really happen!
Thinking of this, Li Shimin's eyes gradually turned cold:

"Zhi'er, do you want to be the crown prince?"

Li Zhi was stunned.

Isn’t the emperor angry?

Why do I suddenly ask myself this question?
Could it be that he was testing me, wanting to see if I was as greedy for power as Crown Prince Cheng Qian, and so willing to be disloyal to him?

Thinking of this, he did not dare to answer rashly. After thinking it over again and again, he said:
"Your Highness will obey your father's will!"

His answer was a bit of Tai Chi, neither saying he didn't want it nor saying he did.

Li Shimin sneered:
"If you want to become the crown prince, you must have the courage to make decisions!"

After saying this, he drew the long sword from his waist and threw it in front of Li Zhi:

"Kill this woman, and I will make you the crown prince tomorrow!"

When Li Zhi heard Li Shimin's words, he trembled instantly.

Wu Meiniang next to her also changed color instantly, and her face turned pale.

They all knew that Li Shimin was not joking at all.

However, if Li Zhi was asked to kill Wu Meiniang, he would be extremely reluctant to do so.

Even though Wu Meiniang was very scheming, she was already at a loss at this moment.

after all,

This is the emperor who is the supreme ruler of the dynasty and whose words are law!

君要臣death,臣不得不death!

What's more, she is a woman who has no status at all!

Thinking of this, she couldn't help but look at Li Zhi quietly. But she saw Li Zhi lying on the ground with a pale face. After a moment of silence, he said:

"Father, it was my son who indulged in fun. Mei Niang has been admonishing me these days. It's all my son's fault!"

"So, please don't vent your anger on Mei Niang, and just punish me, your son!"

Hearing this, Li Shimin became furious. He snorted coldly, dropped the sword and left.

You boys are not allowed to participate in the conspiracy!

This Li Zhi, at the moment of life and death, was still thinking about saving Wu Zetian.

As a man, he is quite affectionate and loyal!

In fact, this was the first time in his life that he dared to disobey his father!
But a king is a king and he cannot tolerate any romantic feelings, otherwise he will definitely be seduced by women!

King Zhou of Shang was destroyed by Daji, and the Western Zhou Dynasty was destroyed by Bao Si!
There are so many examples right before our eyes, doesn’t Li Zhi know about it?

……

After Li Shimin returned to the palace, he was so angry that he couldn't sleep all night.

Li Zhi, if it weren't for Guanyin's maid, I would have demoted you to a commoner by now!

Since you like that woman named Wu Zhao so much, then live happily with her in the palace!
Don’t even think about the position of crown prince!
As for the succession to the throne and the issue of deposing and enthroning the crown prince...

As Li Shimin tossed and turned, he could not help but think of Li An who was far away in Lingnan.

Although this child was not born to Guanyin's maid, he was the most outstanding one among the princes.

Apart from anything else, the fact that he governed Lingnan so well in just three years is worthy of praise!

If the throne were handed over to him, perhaps the Li dynasty could really be developed and prospered in his hands for thousands of years!

but……

This child was not born to Guanyin's maid, but to Yang, the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui. His foundation in the court is somewhat shallow!

If he is made the crown prince, no matter what others say, he will not be able to pass the test of Changsun Wuji!

As a most important minister of the Tang Dynasty and his right-hand man, the imperial court can temporarily do without the assistance of Changsun Wuji!
If Li An wants to secure his throne, he cannot do without the support of these old ministers!
Moreover, this kid is really too disrespectful!

Not only did he conceal the truth in Lingnan and prevent the court from collecting taxes, but he also acted recklessly!
Before leaving, he actually gave me a posthumous title!
This is ridiculous!

If the throne were given to him, I wonder what kind of trouble he would cause!
Thinking of this, Li Shimin tossed and turned all night without sleep.

……

Early the next morning, Li Shimin came to the imperial study with dark circles under his eyes.

As soon as I sat down, I heard the announcement from outside:

"Your Majesty, Changsun Wuji wants to see you!"

"Xuan!"

"Yes!"

The old minister Changsun Wuji walked slowly into the imperial study. After seeing Li Shimin's dark circles, he quickly knelt down on the ground.

"I heard that the emperor was very angry with the Ninth Prince yesterday, so I came here today to visit him. I hope the emperor will put the country first and not get sick from anger!"

Li Shimin waved his hand and asked his old subordinate to stand up:
"He is just a fool, a fool without any plan. I won't bother with him!"

Chang Sun Wuji said:
"Your Majesty is magnanimous and generous, and it is a blessing for the people of the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Shimin sighed and asked his eunuch to pour a cup of tea for Changsun Wuji.

At this time, someone outside reported:

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince requests an audience!"

When Li Shimin heard that Li Zhi was coming, he immediately became furious:

"This rebellious son, what are you doing here? I'm not going to see you!"

When Changsun Wuji heard this, he quickly said:
"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince may have repented. Why don't you let him in and see what he has to say?"

He came to the imperial study early this morning just to save Li Zhi's situation.

If Li Shimin really deposed Li Zhi and demoted him to a commoner, then both of his sister Empress Changsun's sons would be ruined.

As his uncle, he certainly couldn't just sit back and watch this happen!
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(End of this chapter)