The strongest emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

Chapter 891 Preparations Before Ascension to the Throne (Part [-])
In the next two days, Li Tai was busy. First of all, he had to deal with those generals who supported Wu Ze's rebellion, and he had to stabilize the situation in the world.

After all, Li Tai succeeds Li Zhi as the emperor, which is somewhat inconsistent with the etiquette.It stands to reason that Li Zhi was assassinated and died, and the prince Li Hong should have succeeded to the throne, not Li Tai who was the king of Yan.

Although Kong Yingda personally read Li Zhi's last edict, Li Tai was ordered to inherit the Datong in the face of danger.However, there are still many people who think this is an excuse for Li Tai to usurp the throne.

So naturally many people would stand up to oppose it, especially those aristocratic families, because they were the last ones who wanted to see Li Tai succeed to the throne.

So they began to mobilize their own forces, ready to push the world into war again.Then choose someone they think is more suitable to rule the world.

But just after they expressed their objections, those civil servants and military generals who had originally obeyed their orders were decapitated overnight.

And the city was taken over by the Youzhou army the next day.As for why the Youzhou Army possessed such super speed, that was beyond their comprehension.

What made them even more unexpected was that after sleeping all night, when they woke up the next morning, they found that they were not at home.

As for where they are, they are not quite sure, because their eyes are covered with a black cloth.The hands and feet were also tightly bound with ropes.

When they saw the light again, they found themselves standing on the city wall, commanding the troops to resist the Youzhou Army.

But before they figured out what was going on, they heard someone yelling loudly, saying that he was the bandit leader who launched the rebellion this time, and if he was killed, he would be promoted to a third rank.

He no longer knows the rest, because his head has been cut off by others.And it was hung above the city gate to show the crimes it committed.

And the family they belonged to was also bloody massacred at the same time.The reason is that their patriarchs launched a rebellion and implicated the nine clans according to the laws of the Tang Dynasty.

Of course, there are still some aristocratic families who choose to support Li Tai's ascension to the throne.For example, Taiyuan Wang family, Fanyang Lu Boling Cui family, Qinghe Cui family and some small and medium-sized aristocratic families.

Apart from these four families, the Li family in Longxi, the Li family in Zhaojun, and the Zheng family in Xingyang did not participate in this incident.Although he did not express his support for Li Tai, he remained silent.

This did not surprise Li Taijue, after all, the five surnames and seven clans were not those families with furtive eyebrows.If you can't even see the wind direction clearly, what inheritance can you rely on for thousands of years?

But Li Tai didn't intend to let them go just because of this.And Li Tai decided to give them a chance, a chance to transform their family.

So Li Tai ordered the Imperial Guards to go to the three families respectively, and invite the families of the three families to Chang'an City.The reason is to invite the heads of the three families to come to Chang'an City to participate in Li Tai's enthronement ceremony.

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"This kid is fine if he doesn't move, and if he moves, he will be thunderous. In just two days, and looking at the whole Tang Dynasty, there is not even a single voice of opposition." Cheng Yaojin said with a sigh.

"I'm talking about Cheng Yaojin, usually this kid is fine. I think he won't care as much as you do."

"But if you talk like this again in the future, you will be guilty of deceiving the emperor." Xu Mao said openly to Cheng Yaojin.

"Old-nosed Taoist is right, I, Cheng Yaojin, really have to pay attention. In case one day I say something wrong in the Golden Luan Hall, that kid will never give me old Cheng's face." Cheng Yaojin nodded and said.

"I saw you were behind when you were hit by the board. You said to be careful, but that kid called out again immediately." Changsun Wuji said with a smile.

"How about this, as long as you say those three words again, I, Yu Chigong, will give you two big mouths, and I will keep them in a few days for you to remember." Yuchigong waved his hand and smiled. said.

"You'd better take care of yourself, you and I are the only ones who call him this way in the whole world. I'm not much better, and you're not much worse." Cheng Yaojin said after glaring at Yu Chigong.

"The elders don't need to mind so much. In the future, when there is no one around, it doesn't matter what you call me. But when you are in front of people, you still have to save some face for me." At this time, Li Tai came in and said.

Seeing Li Tai walking in, the four quickly got up and saluted Li Tai.Li Tai hurried forward to help the four of them up, and said: "From now on, the elders don't have to make such big gifts in private."

"Since ancient times, the etiquette of monarchs and ministers has been indelible. You will be the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty when you ascend the throne tomorrow. How can we, as ministers, lose our etiquette?" Changsun Wuji said.

Li Tai knew in his heart that even if he broke the sky, he might not be able to change their minds.So he said helplessly: "In this case, then follow the wishes of the elders."

"However, today I called a few elders to discuss important matters. Now that there is no leader among the officials, I am going to let my uncle be the left servant and Uncle Xu the right servant."

"Uncle Yuchi will be appointed as the General of the Sixteen Guards of the Southern Yamen, and Uncle Cheng will be appointed as the General of the Sixth Army of the Beiya Army. I wonder what the elders think about this matter?"

Li Tai's words surprised the four of them.The left and right servants are the heads of the six departments, and each of the three departments is the left and right prime minister.

And the generals of the Sixteen Guards of the Southern Yamen and the Sixth Army of the Beiya Army are second only to the Generalissimo of the Army and Horses of the World.It can be said that Li Tai gave all his wealth and life to these four.How can they not be shocked?

"I appreciate your kid's kindness. It's you who has a good eye for people by letting Ox-nosed Old Daoist and Changsun Wuji be the right and left servants."

"Letting Big Brother Hei serve as the sixteen generals of the Southern Yamen is considered appropriate. But if I were to command the Sixth Army of the Beiya Army, it would be a bit of a shame." Cheng Yaojin said after waving his hands.

"Uncle Cheng doesn't need to refuse, this matter is decided for the time being. If there is a suitable candidate in the future, it will not be too late for Uncle Cheng to abdicate." Li Tai said to Cheng Yaojin.

Li Tai's intention was very obvious, that is, he planned to use these four veteran ministers to lead the world's officials.After all, no matter in terms of seniority or merit, they all have this qualification.

And these four old guys who have been in the officialdom, how could they not know Li Tai's intentions.So Xu Maogong and the others readily accepted Li Tai's kindness.

But Cheng Yaojin was going to steal and play tricks. He heard that Li Shimin was going to travel the world.So he was going to resign his official position and enjoy life with Li Shimin.

But now Li Tai put on a splint again, so he could only sigh helplessly.Then he accepted Li Tai's appointment.

"As long as you know that you want to travel around the world with the emperor, don't we brothers not want to?" Yu Chigong said after giving Cheng Yaojin a hard look.

(End of this chapter)