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Chapter 537 Li Yan's Impassion

Li Yan had known about this disaster a long time ago, so he tried desperately to fill his stomach. Now that he had just arrived, he was young and his words carried no weight. No matter what his attitude was, he could not change the fact that he would be manipulated by others.

In this case, it is better to be more open and honest, so that you can be known as a responsible person.

Moreover, it was precisely because of this hostage incident that Li Yan was able to be naturally appointed as the Crown Prince without being questioned by the officials in the court.

Of course, as someone who has experienced three worlds, Li Yan is no longer an ordinary high school student. His years of "political experience" have taught him that a son is honored by his mother, and as Li Shimin's eldest son, the position of crown prince should naturally fall on him.

Li Shimin also called the third prince Li Ke, born to Concubine Yang, not because he was undecided, but because he wanted to balance the situation in the court. Since the power of the eldest grandson's lineage was increased, the power of Concubine Yang must also be increased, otherwise the power would be unbalanced.

Most people think that for a mere position as crown prince, Li Shimin also had to take on the interests of his father and the emperor. Was it necessary to make things so complicated? Was it necessary to find a balance for a ten-year-old child?

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Although the emperor holds great power and is the only one who is supreme, he has too many things to deal with. If he is biased a little here and a little there, the emperor will be helpless. Moreover, every prince has countless supporters behind him, and his power is actually not small at all.

Therefore, it is particularly important to seize power at the lowest cost. Chongzhen is a typical example of a failure.

In fact, there were many talented people in the court. It was because of this that the Yang family forces around Changsha Prince Li Ke thought of killing Li Chengqian on his way back to Beijing. When the plan failed, they immediately sent him to Luo Yi.

It is precisely because they know that as long as Li Chengqian is there, the position of crown prince will never fall to Li Ke. Concubine Yang, who has experienced the blood of the courts of two dynasties and three emperors, sees this very clearly. Only Li Ke, the foil, is too naive.

It has nothing to do with the personal performance of the two princes. After all, they are only ten years old. What can be seen? It is more about the contest between the forces behind the two sides, and the struggle for power between the new and old power groups.

To be more precise, the representatives of both sides, Changsun Wuji and Feng Deyi, were competing with each other.

But Li Ke failed to see this point. He thought he could escape suspicion by being better than Li Chengqian in doing things and being a person. However, he did not know that Empress Changsun had given birth to three legitimate sons, so it would never be his turn. He jumped out too early, and was therefore used by Li Shimin.

Facts have also proved that even if Li Chengqian fell, there was still Li Tai, and even if Li Tai fell, there was still Li Zhi, they were all direct descendants.

Unless Li Ke is possessed by a time traveler, it is impossible.

Li Yan understood the twists and turns in an instant, and he also knew that this trip was safe and sound, and he would be rescued by Zhangsun Wuji in less than a month, so he pretended to be generous and said: "Please ask my uncle to report to my father that as the eldest son of the emperor, I should be a role model for all the princes. I will sacrifice my life for the Tang Dynasty, and as long as I can share my father's worries and make contributions to the foundation of the Tang Dynasty for thousands of years, I will have no regrets."

"it is good!"

I didn't expect that my young nephew would be so passionate and have such responsibility and courage in the face of an unknown mission involving life and death.

No fear of life or death, face death directly.
Zhang Sun Wuji slammed the table in excitement, and was moved by Li Yan's lofty ambitions. Looking at his young nephew in front of him, he seemed to see Li Erlang in the past: "What a young man who is willing to sacrifice his life for the country and the people."

"I was right about you, Cheng Qian. You are worthy of the character of my Changsun family and the glory of the Li bloodline. Don't worry, your uncle will not abandon you. I will do everything I can to rescue you as soon as possible."

After saying this, regardless of the still worried Empress Changsun, Changsun Wuji walked out of the Lizheng Hall without hesitation.

"Mother, please don't be sad."

Seeing that Zhangsun Wuji had left, Li Yan turned to comfort the tearful Empress Zhangsun, wiping away the tears from her cheeks with his little hands: "Mother, I am only going to be a hostage. No matter what, with my father here, Luo Yi won't dare to do anything to me."

"Besides, I'm just a child. The emperor has many children like me. If Luo Yi kills me, it will be meaningless. It will only make the relationship between him and the emperor even more strained."

"Don't worry, I am going there just to reassure him. Maybe soon, after my father defeats the Turks, he will release me."

"Your Majesty!"

Empress Changsun said in great sorrow, "You don't know that war is dangerous. In the eyes of Luo Yi and other tyrants, you are just a lamb to be slaughtered. If something goes wrong, how can you let your mother live?"

Seeing her son who was more sensible and filial than she had imagined, Empress Changsun felt as if she was watching someone cutting off her own flesh. She hugged Li Yan and cried in agony. When Li Shimin heard the news and brought Changsun Wuji to the Empress's bedroom, he saw this scene. He was greatly surprised and excited when he heard Changsun Wuji's retelling of Li Yan's behavior after he learned that he was going to be a hostage.

At the same time, her chest was filled with deep guilt. Regardless of the fact that she was discussing state affairs with several important ministers, she hurried over, looked at her sensible son, and comforted her mother softly.

Li Shimin asked expectantly: "Gao Ming, are you really willing to be a hostage in Luo Yi's army?"

Li Yan showed his shameless attitude again and said with a serious face: "Father, the Tang Dynasty is now facing internal and external troubles. It is like a big ship sailing in the sea in a thunderstorm late at night. It is in a precarious situation and may capsize at any time. You are the only one who is holding it up."

"As the eldest son, I should be a role model for the other princes and stand up. Originally, I was still young, but I was suffering from not being able to fight in the battlefield to share your worries. Now I have such an opportunity to be filial to my father and mother, and loyal to the country. I am willing to go to Luo Yi as a hostage and use my weak power to buy time for the Tang Dynasty."

"I believe that father will be able to defeat the Turks, wipe out the traitors like Luo Yi, build a peaceful and stable country for the Tang Dynasty, and bring eternal peace to the people of Dawn."

Li Shimin, Empress Changsun and Zhangsun Wuji were all moved and touched by these words. If the young boy in front of them could have such a broad mind, how could they, the elders, remain indifferent? Empress Changsun and Zhangsun Wuji, the king's uncle, could not stop crying.

Li Shimin had already experienced the affection and filial piety of his eldest son in Chengqing Hall before, and now he felt even more his son's loyalty to the king and his deep affection for the people of the Tang Dynasty.

"Well, you are indeed worthy of being my son, Li Shimin."

At this critical moment, if Li Shimin made the slightest mistake he would be doomed, so he could only be an iron-blooded king. Only in this way could he steer the Tang Dynasty well, overcome the danger and turn danger into safety.

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction: "The situation is critical and there is no time to lose. You should prepare yourself and follow the envoy to Luo Yi's camp this afternoon."

After saying this, Li Shimin hardened his heart and prepared to leave with Changsun Wuji.

"Wait a minute."

Li Yan called Li Shimin, who was looking puzzled, and pulled him to sit next to Empress Changsun. Then he stood tall and knelt in front of the two of them with a very solemn expression. He said with tears in his eyes before he spoke, sobbing: "Father, Mother, I am leaving now and I am not sure whether I will live or die."

"If anything were to happen to me, I would be happy to die for my loyalty to my country and my filial piety to my father. But from now on, I cannot serve you by your side. This is my biggest regret."

"Father, you have suffered many wounds in order to establish the Tang Dynasty. Whenever it is windy, rainy or cold, your legs hurt so much that you can't stand up. I will not be by your side to take care of you in the future. You must take care of yourself and don't stay up late to review memorials. I heard from Ma Xuanliang that you have not been eating well and sleeping well recently. You have been staying up all night, which is not good for your health."

Well.
In an instant, Li Shimin's emotions were greatly shocked, as if he was struck by lightning.

The eldest son was clearly determined to die. He knew very well that this time he would be separated forever. This was clearly a final farewell. Even if Li Shimin was an iron-blooded emperor, he could not bear to see his own 10-year-old flesh and blood saying goodbye to him with tears in his eyes and a sad expression.

Li Shimin also had tears in his eyes at this time. He raised his head high to prevent the tears from flowing down, and then nodded with great pain: "Well, father knows, and he will pay attention to it in the future."

Li Yan turned to look at Empress Changsun with tearful eyes and said, "Mother, you have always had a respiratory disease. It attacks every autumn and winter. When it attacks, you always have difficulty breathing, shortness of breath, and difficulty eating and sleeping. You will suffer for the whole winter."

"I will not be by your side in the future. You should pay more attention to taking care of your body. Don't worry about my affairs, and don't worry about the mundane affairs of the court. If you take care of yourself calmly, you will be able to strengthen your body and be healthy as usual."

Empress Changsun covered her lips with her hands and sobbed uncontrollably. She was so grief-stricken that she had to rely on Li Shimin's support to stay seated.

"I can only repay my father and mother for their kindness in raising me in the next life. I hope my father and mother take care of their health. I am bidding farewell now." After saying this, Li Yan kowtowed three times respectfully.

"My poor son!"

Empress Changsun could no longer bear the pain of separation, so she threw herself on the carpet, hugged Li Yan and began to cry bitterly.

Changsun Wuji, who was standing in the corner of the hall, saw this and kept wiping his tears. It seemed that he could not bear it any longer and turned around and walked out of the room.

(End of this chapter)