Three whips break the father-son relationship, please call me prince

Chapter 153 The Prince's Actions
"how?"

Li Chengqian said calmly: "Your Majesty, are you suspicious of me?"

"That's not true."

Li Shimin smiled and leaned back in his chair, "I doubt anyone but the prince."

“I have a big heart and treat people with kindness.”

"Besides, it is normal for the prince to have some manpower."

"I'm just curious. Have you spent all the money Qingque gave you?"

These words made Li Chengqian a little suspicious.

Don't you suspect?

So what does it mean that you take Li Jing with you wherever you go?
But what Li Shimin said was indeed correct. There was really no need for him to become suspicious of the crown prince because of the East Factory incident.

It is reasonable for the crown prince to have power at his disposal, and there is the East Palace system in place.

After all, the Ten Commanderies of the Eastern Palace had several thousand regular personnel and also commanded soldiers from outside the palace. When Li Jiancheng was the crown prince, the Ten Commanderies of the Eastern Palace had 50,000 to 60,000 people.

This is not an ordinary Ha person.

If Li Jiancheng had escaped from Chang'an, the Xuanwu Gate Incident would have probably developed to an uncontrollable level.

Later, when it was Li Chengqian's turn to become the crown prince, the power of the Ten Commanderies of the Eastern Palace was weakened somewhat, but each of the Ten Commanderies could command 20,000 to 30,000 palace soldiers.

This is a military force unique to the Eastern Palace.

It’s just that those who understand will understand.

Nominally, they were under the command of the Crown Prince, but in reality, no movement could escape Li Shimin's eyes.

There is only a wall between Taiji Palace and East Palace.

There are thousands of troops around him, which are beyond his control.

Look, Li Shimin can sleep well.

Li Chengqian couldn't guess what Li Shimin was thinking at the moment, so he said, "It's all gone."

"The expenditure of the East Factory is not a small amount. Any place is a big expense."

Li Shimin nodded and said, "That's true. I checked the expenditure of the East Factory and it is indeed very expensive."

"However, from now on, my inner treasury will pay for it, and the prince won't have to worry about the burden."

Li Chengqian said: "That couldn't be better."

He said that once the money was spent, it proved that they had no ability and they should cultivate other forces.

"You should also inquire more about the affairs of the East Factory. I will tell Li Junxian."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, he paused for a moment and said, "Although Li Ji was in command of the war in the north, he is also guilty when his soldiers made mistakes."

"I have decided to remove him from his position as Minister of War and replace him with the Prince of Hejian."

"Li Ji will be in charge of the affairs of the Eastern Palace. The prince still needs to learn more about military affairs, so you can ask him for advice."

"Ah."

"Well, the soldiers under the command of the Donggong Shiluefu are a bit bloated. Besides, the soldiers are being restructured, and the Weiluefu is no exception."

"I will lay off all of them. From now on, I will keep 3,000 to 5,000 men as a standing reserve for the Crown Prince to command and protect his majesty."

"What do you think, Prince?"

Li Chengqian was shocked.

He was a little suspicious of Li Shimin's intentions and what he wanted to do.

Although Li Ji was still in charge of the guards, Li Shimin almost told him clearly that the Eastern Palace had a standing guard and he could mobilize and command them at any time.

This means he will have military power.

What on earth did Li Shimin go through that made him suddenly so magnanimous?

He was ready to test Li Shimin's thoughts.

It was what he thought, or was it just a feint by Li Shimin? The essence remained unchanged.

"Your Majesty, the East Palace has a standing guard. I think that apart from a few guards, they can serve as a facade, but I doubt whether they have the ability to protect me."

Li Chengqian said.

"What does the prince want to do?"

"I want to select a new group of people from the Imperial Guards to strengthen the Eastern Palace."

"Can!"

Li Shimin said generously: "Prince, please select from the imperial guards as soon as possible. I will cover half of the expenses of the standing army for you, and you will pay for the rest yourself."

"I don't care about any of your training, but the money cannot be taken from the East Palace treasury."

"The two girls, Changle and Gaoyang, gave you a lot."

"Don't cry poor to me, Prince."

Li Chengqian's heart was extremely shocked.

He can be sure.

Li Shimin really gave him military power.

Was this stimulated by something, or did he figure something out?

But no matter what.

Since you gave it to me, of course I will accept it without hesitation.

"Thank you, Your Majesty."

Li Chengqian thanked him politely.

"Prince, if there are any things like the East Factory in the future, please inform me in advance. This will be good for both you and me." Li Shimin smiled and said, "Don't you agree?"

"I understand."

Li Chengqian walked out of the Eastern Palace and understood Li Shimin's intention.

What a confident person.

Li Shimin did not say anything tough, such as warning that what I give you is yours, and what I don’t give you cannot be taken away.

But there is actually a central meaning behind his words.

Instead of your prince doing it secretly, it is better for me to give it to you openly.

The Eastern Palace Guards are in the open, and there is also Li Ji. No matter what, it is better than having an Eastern Factory in secret.

"You're playing an open hand with me."

"But, I like it."

Li Chengqian didn't mind Li Shimin's operation.

He will only let Li Shimin see that he has even more amazing plans.

……

At the celebration banquet.

Li Shimin was very happy and boasted about his achievements in commanding the army.

The ministers also praised him.

After returning to the court, Li Shimin held a grand court meeting and issued a series of imperial decrees and appointments.

Li Ji was dismissed as Minister of War and Li Xiaogong took over.

Tang Jian was dismissed as Minister of Civil Affairs and Zhangsun Wuji took over.

Li Daozon was dismissed from his post as Minister of Rites and Yu Zhining took over.

At the same time, it was announced that the Fu Bing would be reorganized, with Li Dao Zong as the Grand Commander of the Fu Bing, with a government office in Chang'an to take charge of all the Fu Bing affairs. This news was even more shocking than Changsun Wuji's re-appointment of a powerful position.

Even Li Chengqian had not expected that Li Daozon would rise to such a high level in one step and ascend directly to a unique status.

There are tens of millions of government soldiers.

Although the reform was carried out step by step, it also shows Li Daozon's rise in power and Li Shimin's trust in him.

This series of changes is enough to shock the government and the public.

Zhangsun Wuji supported the crown prince, and for the first time ever, he was reused by His Majesty and appointed as the Minister of Civil Affairs.

Yu Zhining was even more of a prince's man, but he was just a prince's secretary, yet he became the minister of a department, and that was the Ministry of Rites.

Although the two ministers are your Majesty's men, they are also supporters of the prince.

The signal this conveys is indeed intriguing.

What is your majesty thinking, allowing the prince to expand his power in the court?

But the subsequent announcement to disband the palace troops led by the Eastern Palace Guards seemed to be a form of suppression.

The officials couldn't understand it.

Li Shimin's trusted ministers were also full of doubts.

What exactly does your majesty want to do?

"Your Majesty, if you don't take action, it's fine. But once you take action, it's simply incomprehensible."

Changsun Wuji thought secretly in his heart.

It seems that the prince has made a profit and he has real power again.

But I always feel it's a little mysterious.

Things seemed to be going too smoothly.

Especially Yu Zhining's position as Minister of Rites was too forced no matter from which angle.

His Majesty still pushed him up.

It can be said that this was a huge power change at the core of the imperial court.

The prince's popularity skyrocketed.

"Minister of Rites."

At this time, Li Shimin nodded.

"Chen is here!"

Yu Zhining was very excited. He jumped from the Prince's Secretary to an important official in the court and even the Minister of Rites.

How could he not be excited and happy?
"Chang'an Education Pilot, I have reviewed the new textbooks."

"Plan an auspicious date for the start of school, and I will be there in person."

Li Shimin said lightly.

"The minister obeys the order!"

After the grand court meeting.

Li Shimin returned to the harem, changed into casual clothes, and was enjoying a massage from Wu Cairen.

At the same time, he also thought about the ministers' speculations at the moment and couldn't help but chuckle.

"His Majesty."

"I'm in a very good mood today."

Wu Cairen said in a delicate voice.

"I am very happy today. I have left many people confused."

"I guess the prince can't figure it out either."

Li Shimin was very pleased with himself, and no one could guess his intentions.

They couldn't figure it out no matter how hard they tried.

"His Majesty!"

At this time, Zhang Ananda came running over and said, "The Crown Prince ordered the Eastern Palace Guards to move all of them out of the palace except for the left and right gatekeepers."

"Ok?"

Li Shimin was shocked. He had just given the prince military power. Was he going to cause trouble?
"What's going on? Where are you going? What are you doing?"

"Leave Chang'an and go to the Imperial Army camp outside the city."

Li Shimin was stunned, "Is there anyone else in the East Palace?"

"No more, only the two guarding the palace gates."

There are only a few hundred guards on both sides.

"Doesn't this mean that the Eastern Palace is useless and has no power to defend it at all?" Li Shimin couldn't believe what Li Chengqian was thinking.

"The Royal Guards are still here!"

"What effect can a few hundred Jinyiwei have?"

Li Shimin pushed Wu Cairen away, stood up and paced anxiously.

He couldn't figure it out, really couldn't figure it out.

What does Donggong mean by this?
It was to show him that he was not greedy for military power.

Or I have another idea.

But no matter what, this matter is beyond his control and imagination.

Li Chengqian's sudden change of tactics almost broke Li Shimin's waist.

……

"Your Highness, why is this?"

Li Ji was very puzzled as to why the prince transferred the Eastern Palace guards away.

Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Why, you can't figure it out?"

"I just can't understand why there are only less than a thousand people in the Eastern Palace, not to mention the Imperial Guards and the Imperial Guards in training."

It’s okay if you can’t figure it out.

If you can't figure it out, Li Shimin certainly can't figure it out either.

Don't you want to play tricks with him?
Now I’ll show you a super cool move.

Let’s see how you, Li Shimin, respond.

I don't want anyone in the East Palace anymore, but there are hundreds of people in the East Palace next to you. Shouldn't you feel relieved now?

"Duke Ying, the Eighth Army will temporarily live in the Imperial Guards' garrison. You can go to the competition to select a group of people, and then select additional people from the Imperial Guards."

"Reorganize it into the Prince's Guard."

"At the same time, build the guard camp as soon as possible. From now on, except when I leave Chang'an and mobilize the guards to follow me, the rest of the time we will be in the guard camp."

Li Chengqian said calmly: "After the reorganization of the Crown Prince's Guard, all training will be carried out according to the new army."

"I will transfer some instructors over after a while."

"Um……!"

He paused for a moment and said, "Well, Duke Ying, go and ask His Majesty to transfer some men from the new army to the Crown Prince's Guard."

"Xue Li, Pei Xingjian."

(End of this chapter)