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Chapter 4 Reflections on History

The imperial palace in the setting sun looked a little tired in the afterglow of the setting sun, just like a knight who had traveled a long distance and arrived at his destination. Although he was tired, he looked calm and calm.

Li Ke has already spent half a month of his time in Datang in this twilight.

And now he is standing in the pavilion in the back garden of Qianqiu Hall, the bedroom of Concubine Yang of Taiji Palace, meditating.

He has accepted his current identity, but this also means that he has to accept Li Ke's ending in history.

In fact, he himself was also very hesitant and confused, and there were countless depressions in his heart but he couldn't excrete them.He just stood quietly in the sunset, his tall and straight body blended with the twilight sky, making him look lonely and lonely.How should I take the future path?What kind of person was Li Ke in history?People say that it was Datang's loss that Li Ke did not become emperor, and God was jealous of his talent.However, what kind of reality did he give up his ambition to fight for the throne after facing what kind of reality, and is he willing to sink into history?

The current Li Ke doesn't know, he only knows that according to the history books, Li Ke was killed unjustly and died young.

So, thinking of this, Li Ke knew that his road ahead would not be smooth sailing.

What if you accept your fate?Impossible, since he was reborn, since he was made Li Ke, he cannot be at the mercy of fate.

However, if you don't accept your fate, what should you do in the future?Can this change my destiny in the future?

Suddenly Li Ke thought of a song from his previous life: Riding a horse in the rivers and lakes, let him be free in this life, a hero does not bow down for a beauty.The pride is higher than the sky, and the whole body is cold and arrogant. It is made by the world.Holding the setting sun's blood sword in hand, and the cold moon's condensing frost knife in his heart, he can see all the mountains at a glance.

"Holding the Leaking Blood Sword of the Setting Sun in your hand, and the Lengyue Ningshuang Knife in your heart, you can see all the mountains at the top.

"Take a walk in the world, man." Li Ke said: "What's the point of fighting for the crown? You have gone through the world once, since I have been reborn as Li Ke, then I will have fun with you!"

"Haha..." Li Ke laughed wildly

The breeze blew past, blowing Li Ke's long hair in the shawl, and suddenly he looked so lonely and proud again.This historical outcast, this prince who was pitied by people, finally found the value of his existence.

Since ancient times, among the contenders for hegemony, how many people can be happy, and how many people are happy?I just want to live a life of ordinary happiness, can't I even meet such a requirement?

In history, Li Ke, the king of Wu, was a prince with all talents in civil and military affairs. However, in the end, the throne still fell on the cowardly Li Zhi.

What is the reason why Tang Taizong did not pass the throne to him in the end, but passed it to Li Zhi, the ninth son of Jin Wang, who is a cowardly character? There are three main reasons.One is that Li Ke was not a descendant, he was not born of a queen. There was a system in ancient feudal dynasties that the first choice for succession was the descendant.The second is that Li Ke was born to Concubine Yang. Who is Concubine Yang? She is the daughter of Emperor Sui Yang, and he is also Emperor Sui Yang's nephew. Riding and shooting, it was impossible for him to become emperor at that time.Even if Li Shimin wanted to appoint him as the crown prince, the group of ministers who fought with Li Shimin to conquer the Tang Dynasty would desperately oppose it. It is impossible for the emperor to decide on such a major matter as the establishment of a crown prince.Therefore, he did not get the support of the gentry.

The third is the obstruction of the uncle Changsun Wuji. Changsun Wuji is the elder brother of Empress Changsun. Of course he hopes that the throne will be passed on to his nephew.In the later period of Emperor Taizong's reign, Changsun Wuji was extremely powerful among the courtiers. In order to maintain this situation after Taizong, Changsun Wuji hoped that the future emperor, that is, today's prince, should be a benevolent, filial and obedient nephew. Respected, power will be guaranteed.But Jin Wang Li Zhi was cowardly by nature, so he naturally became the object of his strong support.

At first, after Tang Taizong made the cowardly King Li Zhi of Jin as the prince, he wanted to abolish Li Zhi and replace him with Li Ke. However, Changsun Wuji tried hard to say how the country's reserve position could be changed casually. Later Tang Taizong dismissed this idea.In addition to Changsun Wuji's theory of how the country's reserve position can be changed casually, there is another point, which is also the most important point. Veterans and ministers, as well as support from the military.Therefore, Li Shimin had to take this factor into consideration.

Therefore, Li Ke was defeated in that era, because he was the nephew of Emperor Yangdi, because he was not a direct descendant, and because he was defeated by the eldest grandson Wuji.It was that era that destroyed him. If Tang Taizong really passed on the throne to him, maybe the Tang Dynasty would not be taken away by Wu Zetian, and maybe there would be no female emperors in history.

Four years after Tang Taizong passed away, Changsun Wuji sent him to the execution ground on the charge of treason. This prince, who was called "Yinguo like me" by Tang Taizong in history, ended his life with a sad song.

Many people are pity, why?Li Ke, who is so outstanding in history: "good at riding and shooting" and "talented in civil and military affairs", but can't get the status that should be worthy of his status?Yes, the Li Ke in history was kind, and his kindness forced him to give up his dreams, his ambitions, the throne, and even his life.

It's just that the current Li Ke is no longer the Li Ke in history, and now he already knows his future.

"Born in the emperor's family, this is fate, and there is no choice." Li Ke pondered.

Indeed, there are not many princes who were born in the emperor's family and can die well.Therefore, Li Ke understands that if he wants to live well, some people will not let him go.

Now, I should no longer be a docile prince like Li Ke in history.Instead, you must have your own ideas and work hard for yourself to be able to live!

After a wry smile, he shook his head again, "After all, people have to do something in life. Let Datang start with me, Li Ke." The depression in his heart also disappeared.

At this time, I suddenly heard someone shouting softly from behind: "Your Highness, Your Highness, Concubine Shu is here to see you."

Li Ke knew that this was Lan'er, the close maid of his mother and concubine, and she was the one who took charge of her daily life under the orders of Concubine Yang during the period when she was seriously ill and lost her memory.He turned around and asked, "Where is the mother concubine?"

Lan'er looked at Li Ke in front of her, and after a little trance, she calmed down.She found that His Highness, who was still frowning and sighing yesterday, came back today, and he was still the proud prince who was full of confidence and heroic spirit before.

And she was happy that Li Ke was able to return to his previous state in such a short period of time.She was an orphan. After being taken in by a good family, she was sent to the Prince Qin's mansion to serve Concubine Yang. She stayed by Concubine Yang's side for four years. Concubine Yang treated them very well.Not only do they not beat or scold, but they will usually reward them with gold and silver jewelry to help them solve the difficult life of their family members outside the palace.This is such an unbelievable thing for a servant.Therefore, Lan'er has only one master in her heart, that is Concubine Yang, and there is only one Highness, that is Li Ke.Therefore, she was also happy from the bottom of her heart to find that Li Ke had returned to her previous state, but forgot what Li Ke asked her.

Seeing Lan'er in a daze, Li Ke knew that it was because she saw that she was different from the past.Don't blame her for being rude, she walked straight to the front yard.

Lan'er woke up when Li Ke walked past her, seeing that Li Ke had no intention of blaming her, she hurriedly followed behind him.

When he came to the front hall, Li Ke stepped forward to salute and said, "I pay my respects to my mother and concubine."

Concubine Yang didn't wait for her son to kneel down, she got up and helped him up, and said, "Ke'er, you are still very weak and don't need to perform this great gift."

Seeing that Li Ke had returned to his former style, he continued: "Is your health better today? Seeing that you are in good spirits now, the concubine mother is very happy."

Li Ke took Concubine Yang's hand, sat on the chair and said, "Concubine Mother, my son has recovered. During this period of time, Concubine Mother has been worried and worried about Concubine Yang. You can see that Concubine Mother has lost a lot of weight. It's my ministers who are not filial." As he spoke, he got up and knelt down in front of Concubine Yang.

Seeing her son's filial piety, Concubine Yang stroked his cheeks with both hands. Although he was still a teenager, Li Ke's face already revealed the outline of his grandfather, Emperor Sui Yang, with a heroic aura.

In an instant, Concubine Yang seemed to see her father, looking at her with a smile, she couldn't help trembling, and couldn't stop the tears from streaming down her face.

Concubine Yang's expression made Li Ke wonder, and asked, "Mother Concubine, what's wrong with you? Don't cry, my son will definitely listen to you in the future, stop causing trouble, and won't make Mu Concubine worry."

Concubine Yang came to her senses and realized that she had lost her composure. She quickly helped Li Ke up and said lovingly, "You suffered hardships all the way, and then you fell off the horse. Fortunately, nothing serious happened. Now that you have recovered, Concubine Mother is happy." .”

Li Ke joked: "As long as the mother and concubine are happy, it doesn't matter how many times the son falls."

Concubine Yang heard Li Ke's outrageous words, so she straightened her face and said, "Don't talk nonsense, Concubine Mother just hopes that you all live in peace and rest assured." Suddenly she said seriously: "I'm not the only one who is worried, you Your father is also very worried, and the queen also came to see you. Your father is very busy these two days. You have to discuss state affairs with the ministers every day. You only have some free time at night. You go to the Imperial Study Room of Ganquan Palace to invite him these two days. Ann, so that he won't worry about it."

Then he continued: "In a few days, you have to go with me to the Empress Empress to thank you."

Seeing Concubine Yang's seriousness, Li Ke said, "I would like to obey my concubine's orders."

Concubine Yang regained her kind expression, and said, "When you recover completely, go and see Lord Feng. This time, his people picked you up. Also remember to go and see your husband, Cen Wenwen."

Li Ke agreed to the things Concubine Yang told her one by one. The mother and son talked for a while, and Li Ke answered Yang Yang one by one.

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