bastard seizes tang

Chapter 658
It is not uncommon for the son of a brother to succeed to the title in the clan, and Li Tai himself is an example.

In the early years when Li Shimin was the King of Qin, Li Xuanba, Li Shimin's third younger brother, died. Li Yuan had adopted Li Tai, who was then the king of Yidu County, to Li Xuanba as his heir, and he had succeeded Li Xuanba as the King of Wei.

But the so-called succession of a stepson to a noble is mostly the case of the clan's relatives having no children or dying early. The emperor couldn't bear the loss of his country and lost its title.

Li Tai is the prince of Wei and the son of the legitimate son. In the future, the eldest son of his sons will be the heir to the king of Wei, and the rest will be the princes of the county. worried.

Li Shimin dotes on his grandson, and pities Li Chengqian even more. Although this matter will not be stated clearly, it is well known that it is reasonable for Li Shimin to do such a thing, and it is not beyond Li Tai's expectations.

It is actually not difficult for Li Tai to adopt Li Xiang to himself, and it is even more beneficial, because since Li Shimin deliberately did it to retain the wealth of Li Chengqian's lineage, whether it is Li Shimin or Li Ke in the future, he will intentionally give it to Li Chengqian. Like lifting the seal, it will not take up the share of Li Tai's sons.

Li Tai responded immediately: "What's so difficult about this, my father loves Xiang'er very much, and Xiang'er is also my nephew, so why is my son not like this, not to mention the successors to the title, even King Wei who directly succeeded my son." Nothing is impossible."

Li Tai's words are just a passing word, and it sounds good. After all, Li Tai's own eldest son is still there, and there is no reason for adoptive heirs to be the eldest son. The title of King Wei is naturally his eldest son Li Xin's.

However, although Li Tai was talking casually, Li Shimin didn't seem to mean to listen casually. Li Shimin suddenly asked Li Tai with a smile: "You let Xiang'er inherit Wei Wangjue, what about Xin'er?"

Li Shimin's words sounded like a joke, but when Li Tai heard it, he felt the truth and thought it into his heart.

When is it now, when the DPRK and the Central Committee rise up to impeach Li Ke, is it possible that Li Shimin also has some ideas and came here to test him?After all, the most important thing for Li Shimin is the harmony among his sons, so he naturally hopes that the future Emperor of the Tang Dynasty will be able to love his brothers and his nephews.

Li Tai was thinking quickly, and also thought of this possibility in his heart. If Li Shimin had moved Yi Chu's intentions because of the affairs of the court, it would be far from it, but now it may be in Li Shimin's subconscious He already had this kind of thought, so he would ask him this way. If Li Tai answered well and satisfied Li Shimin, Li Shimin's inclination towards him would be higher.

For a moment, this seemingly joking question was linked to Li Tai's future, which made Li Tai attach great importance to it.

Li Tai only thought for a moment, then replied: "Xiang'er is my elder brother's eldest son, and he suffered this kind of hardship when he was a child, which is naturally more pity, and his sons and ministers have always cared about it, and he should inherit Wei Wangjue as an adoptive son." of."

What Li Tai said was just and righteous, and it meant that he valued his elder brother's son more than his own son. Li Shimin was also very happy when he heard it. After all, Li Tai said this, which shows that he also puts his brother's love in his heart superior.

Li Shimin then asked: "But Xiang'er is not a parent and son after all, if you pass on the kingship to Xiang'er, aren't you afraid that Xin'er will make trouble?"

Li Xin is Li Tai's eldest son, if Li Tai gave the prince to Li Xiang, there will be many disputes, Li Shimin also wants to know Li Tai's attitude when facing this matter.

Li Tai replied without hesitation: "Brother Huang and Erchen are close brothers. Since Xiang'er has been adopted by Erchen, the minister will regard Xiang'er as his own son, and it is more reasonable to inherit the title. If Xiner understands the matter Fortunately, if you don't know the matter, I would rather abandon Xin'er, the eldest son, and no longer recognize each other, but also make Xiang'er the eldest son."

What Li Tai said now is more radical than what he said before, as if he puts more importance on brotherhood than anything else, but after Li Shimin chewed it carefully, Li Shimin felt that Li Tai's reaction and answer were a bit too much Yes, it looks a little weird.

Abandoning sons to pass on to nephews sounds nice, but it is not easy to do this. Li Shimin also has brothers and sisters. He has devoted himself to his sons and loves them deeply, but his attitude towards his brothers' sons is not normal. It is absolutely impossible for him to regard his nephew as the successor anyway.

What's more, the ministers impeached Li Ke in the hall yesterday, and Li Tai failed to stand up to speak for Li Ke, but just kept himself clean. Li Tai is like this to brothers, let alone the son of brothers.

Li Tairuo really valued brotherhood so much, where was he when the Turks knocked on the door and chose the prince as a hostage?Li Ke made mistakes occasionally, where was he when the officials impeached him?Where was Li Chengqian when he was deposed and his life was in danger?

Whenever the brother is in a difficult situation, he takes the initiative to stand up to excuse his brother and share his father's worries, and never Li Tai. Li Tai is just the one who stands in the court and protects himself wisely. This is Li Shimin is visible.

The more Li Shimin thought about Li Tai's words, the more absurd he felt. Li Shimin is not a fool, so how could he believe such nonsense?

Since this matter is unreasonable, and it is not consistent with Li Tai's usual actions, the utilitarianism behind Li Tai's speech is fully exposed.

Li Shimin couldn't help being suspicious and worried about Li Tai's answer, but in front of Li Tai, it was inconvenient for Li Shimin to question him face to face and expose him.

Li Shimin said this, and turned to Li Tai and asked: "Qingque, how is your "Kuo Dizhi" repairing?"

For the book "Kuo Di Zhi", Li Shimin still attaches great importance to it. After all, compiling the book is the best icing on the cake for the prosperous dynasty. What's more, this book was edited by the prince. For this reason, Li Shimin also made a special decree. Li Tai was allowed to open a museum in Wei Wangfu to recruit talents, which was similar to the Hongwen Museum in the East Palace, so Li Shimin naturally attached great importance to it.

And "Kuo Di Zhi" is the achievement of the whole Wei Palace in recent years. It is Li Tai's biggest reliance on fame among scholars, and Li Tai always takes it to heart.

Hearing Li Shimin's question about this matter, Li Tai replied with a smile: "The process is already halfway through, and it's almost the end. We just need to do more screening, and it will be completed by this time next year at the earliest."

"it is good!"

Hearing this, Li Shimin clapped his hands and said, ""Kuo Di Zhi" is a great book in the country. Many people in the court are reading it. You need to pay more attention to this matter. When the book is finished, my father will give you a generous gift from the library." .”

"I have thanked my father." Li Tai received his thanks immediately upon hearing this.

Li Tai doesn't know what kind of gift Li Shimin is talking about, but for Li Tai, "Kuo Di Zhi" means a lot to him. It is the best time for him to attack the crown prince.

(End of this chapter)