Datang: Just been appointed as the crown prince, the counterattack system is here

Chapter 182: Is this rebellious son going to kill me?! [Seeking monthly votes]

There is a saying that goes, I have no morals, so don't try to use morality to kidnap me.

By the same token, I have no family ties with you, so don't even think about using family ties to hurt me.

The so-called favoritism can only hurt those you care about. If you don’t care, who can it hurt?

Li Shimin thought that by favoring Li Tai and Li Ke, he could make Li Chengqian feel a sense of crisis and thus listen to him more.

But he seemed to have forgotten that the lessons of hundreds of years of history that he had witnessed were also witnessed by his son.

He even demonstrated it to his son himself.

In this situation, what will become of his son?

It’s just like parents in later generations often say, if you don’t listen, I will give the delicious food to your younger brothers and sisters?

It seems that he can control his older brothers and sisters, but it also makes them dissatisfied with their younger brothers and sisters!
Because of their appearance, the love of their parents was taken away.

Therefore, if children are educated in this way, the younger siblings’ desires will become stronger and stronger, and the older siblings’ dissatisfaction will also increase.

Especially after growing up, family conflicts arise one after another.

Desire and dissatisfaction are the driving forces behind human beings changing the world.

From the day he replaced the original owner, Li Chengqian was ready to change the world because he was very dissatisfied with the original owner's experience.

In his previous life, he had read many historical commentaries saying that as long as Li Chengqian did nothing, he could successfully inherit the throne.

However, based on his understanding of the historical Emperor Taizong of Tang and the political structure of the Tang Dynasty, it was basically impossible for it to go smoothly.

Just think about it, how much effort did Li Shimin put in to pursue the perfect emperor and to make himself a wise ruler of all ages?

Would he tolerate an imperfect cripple inheriting his throne?
You are a disabled prince. Even if the throne is passed to you, are you sure you can sit on the throne firmly?

The so-called "orthodoxy in dress" could not gain a foothold even in the Sui Dynasty.

Not to mention the Northern and Southern Dynasties, which lasted for two hundred years and was a period of chaos.

It was not easy for Li Tang to stabilize the tradition of "the son inherits the father's property".

You still want a cripple to gain the submission of aristocratic families? That's nothing short of a pipe dream!
Li Shimin couldn't even promote the feudal system, and yet he wanted to push a lame prince to the throne. Is that possible?
Therefore, no matter how Li Chengqian struggled, he had no chance of becoming emperor from the day he broke his leg.

Even if Li Shimin followed the system of primogeniture and forced him to the throne, he would still be ousted.

Fortunately, Li Chengqian is doing well now.

He can do many things that the original owner cannot do.

After the court was dismissed, Li Chengqian did not return to the Eastern Palace, but went to the Zongzheng Temple.

Because of the agreement he had reached with Li Shimin before, he would choose Jiangling instead of the Eastern Palace, so he resolutely chose Jiangling.

Even though he's back now, he doesn't want to break the agreement.

After all, living in the palace, she was under surveillance by Li Shimin all the time, which was inconvenient no matter how she thought about it.

Therefore, he planned to go to the Zongzheng Temple and ask the Zongzheng Temple to arrange a prince's mansion for him.

The Zongzheng Temple was the direct agency for managing the royal family.

Generally, a person of high moral character and prestige in the royal family would serve as the Minister of the Imperial Clan.

Even if the crown prince Li Chengqian came, he had to behave properly.

A servant came forward with a smile and bowed, saying, "Your Highness, the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs is arranging arrangements for the royal family members returning to Taiyuan to pay homage to their ancestors. Please wait a moment. I will bring you tea and snacks."

"No need for snacks and tea, I'll just wait here." Li Chengqian waved his hand.

About a quarter of an hour later, the Minister of Imperial Clan Affairs Li Xiaogong walked in from outside.

The moment he saw Li Chengqian, he frowned slightly, then walked slowly to Li Chengqian's side and prepared to salute: "Your Majesty, Li Xiaogong, pays homage."

"Oh, Uncle Wang, why do we have to be so polite? Please stop being so polite. Come, please sit down. I have something to discuss with you!"

Before Li Xiaogong finished his salute, Li Chengqian took the lead and helped him up.

Li Xiaogong was slightly stunned, then looked at Li Chengqian in surprise.

Although this was the first formal meeting between uncle and nephew, he saw and heard everything Li Chengqian did and knew it very well.

To be honest, he didn't like this nephew in his heart.

Because he felt that it was not a good thing for his nephew to show off his talent at such a young age.

Especially those things that happened behind the scenes, all of which challenged the patience of Emperor Li II.

Once this limit is exceeded, it will do him no good but only harm.

In Li Xiaogong's view, as a crown prince, he should be well-behaved, dutiful and honest, so that he can be valued and loved by the emperor.

Always going against the emperor would only make the emperor share his love with other brothers, such as Li Tai, the King of Yue, and Li Ke, the King of Shu, who were renamed today.

However, even though he was the king's uncle, it was not his place to interfere in such matters.

After all, Li Yuan is behind Li Chengqian.

He had nothing much to say about the feud between Li Shimin and Li Yuan.

But he always felt that the next generation should not interfere in the grudges of the previous generation.

And just as he was looking at Li Chengqian, Li Chengqian was also looking at him.

Li Chengqian was very optimistic about this famous general of the Li Tang royal family, who was the only one who could stand on his own besides Li Shimin.

Because the reputation of this Prince of Hejian in history is quite good.

Li Xiaogong was the first to speak: "Prince, what brings you to the Zongzheng Temple?"

"Oh,"

Li Chengqian slapped his forehead and said with amusement, "If Uncle Wang hadn't told me, I would have almost forgotten!"

"It's like this. I want to build a prince's palace in Chang'an City. Please help me arrange it, uncle."

"Prince's Mansion?"

Li Xiaogong frowned slightly, then asked doubtfully, "Shouldn't the Crown Prince live in the Eastern Palace?"

"Uh,"

Li Chengqian's mouth twitched awkwardly, then he smiled and said, "Uncle Wang, you should have heard about my situation. My father doesn't allow me to live in the Eastern Palace. I have no choice but to find a place to live on my own. Could you please help me, Uncle Wang?"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaogong became even more confused: "When did Your Majesty stop the Crown Prince from living in the Eastern Palace? I haven't received any such order!"

Li Chengqian raised his hand to his forehead, feeling a little depressed. Wasn't this Prince of Hejian a very generous person in history? Why was he so slow in real life? Did he really have to force himself to show the dignity of a crown prince?
Just when Li Chengqian was at a loss for words, Li Xiaogong looked him over again and said, "Prince, have you thought clearly about the consequences of staying away from the palace?"

Li Chengqian was slightly startled: "Uncle Wang, what do you mean by this?"

"Although I shouldn't have said these words to you, but since you call me Uncle Wang, I have to live up to this identity."

Li Xiaogong said this, looking deeply at Li Chengqian, and then said solemnly: "Your Majesty has just changed the titles of King of Yue and King of Shu. It is very unwise for the Crown Prince to move out of the palace at this time!"

Li Chengqian's heart moved, and he looked at Li Xiaogong in surprise, saying, "Uncle Wang, please give me some advice!"

Although he didn't understand why Li Xiaogong dissuaded him from moving out of the palace, it would always be good to listen.

But Li Xiaogong lowered his voice and said, "The Crown Prince is the heir to the throne, the future of the country, and the heir to the throne!"

"As the heir, you should be closer to that position. Once you are away from that position, variables will arise. You are so smart, I believe you should understand."

Li Chengqian hesitated for a moment after hearing this, then smiled and nodded, saying, "I understand, Uncle Wang."

Li Xiaogong smiled with satisfaction, then patted Li Chengqian on the shoulder and said, "Now that you understand, go back to the palace!"

"No, no, no, I'm here to ask Uncle Wang to arrange the Prince's Mansion! It hasn't been arranged yet? How can I go back to the palace?" Li Chengqian said hurriedly.

The smile on Li Xiaogong's face froze for a moment, and he heard him say in a bad mood: "What's wrong with you, kid? Didn't you explain it clearly? Why are you pretending to be confused with me?!"

"I'm not pretending to be confused! I really need a prince's mansion!"

Li Chengqian argued, "My father asked me to choose between Jiangling and the Eastern Palace. I chose Jiangling, and he told me not to return to Chang'an without an imperial edict!"

"Now, although I have been ordered to return to Chang'an, my father has not allowed me to continue living in the Eastern Palace, so I can only find a place to live on my own!"

"But Your Majesty."

"Uncle Wang! You don't want me to disobey my father's order, do you?"

Before Li Xiaogong could finish his words, Li Chengqian interrupted him and said earnestly, "Uncle Wang, I'm not saying anything bad about you, but can we be a little more open-minded?"

"What kind of situation?" Li Xiaogong frowned.

Li Chengqian explained with a smile, "It's all about vision! We need to have a longer-term vision and a broader perspective."

Li Xiaogong seemed to have realized what was happening, his face filled with anger: "Are you mocking my short-sightedness? Believe it or not, I'll beat you up!"

Li Chengqian pushed the finger that was about to enter his nostril and said meaningfully: "Uncle Wang should have heard about the splendor of Jiangling. If I can govern Jiangling well, why can't I govern Chang'an well? The imperial palace is inside Chang'an."

"hiss!"

Upon hearing this, Li Xiaogong couldn't help but take a deep breath, and then looked at Li Chengqian in astonishment. He had never imagined that Li Chengqian's move out of the palace was for this purpose.

However, just when he was about to refuse Li Chengqian, he saw Li Chengqian looking at him with a half-smile and said, "I heard that Uncle Wang likes to drink? I can give Uncle Wang a hundred carts of fine wine!"

"A mere hundred carts of fine wine! I don't even care."

"Add a winery that produces 1,000 kilograms a day!"

"Don't even think about bribing me, kid."

"I heard Uncle Wang likes singing and dancing? Have you heard of the 18+ songs at Jiangling Club? My grandfather likes black stockings and miniskirts the most."

"Uh, that's Cheng Qian."

"I'm planning to open a Jiangling Club in Chang'an. Uncle Wang, come and have fun there, and everything will be free."

"This"

Li Xiaogong opened his mouth, wanting to say something but stopping himself. After a long while, he said helplessly, "Cheng Qian, it's not that I don't want to help you, it's really that His Majesty doesn't agree, and I'm in a difficult situation too!"

"Uncle Wang, don't worry. I'll talk to the Emperor. Just help me make the arrangements!"

Hearing this, Li Xiaogong finally breathed a sigh of relief.

He felt that as long as Li Chengqian obtained Li Shimin's consent, no matter what Li Chengqian's purpose was, it was Li Shimin's own business and had nothing to do with him.

Of course, he didn't mind getting some benefits from Li Chengqian.

After all, he had heard a lot about Jiang Ling.

Especially the 18+, black silk miniskirt.
"Cough cough,"

Li Xiaogong blushed and coughed twice, then asked tentatively, "Does what you just said still count?"

"You have no joke!"

"That's great! I'll take care of it!"

"hehe."

The uncle and nephew smiled at each other.

Soon, Li Chengqian took Lai Fu away from Zongzheng Temple.

At the same time, in the Imperial Palace, Ganlu Hall.

After Li Shimin returned from Taiji Hall, he locked himself in the room and refused to see anyone.

It was not until Empress Changsun brought him Tremella and Lotus Seed Soup that he reluctantly let Empress Changsun in.

At this moment, while drinking white fungus and lotus seed soup, he grumbled at Li Chengqian, saying, "That rebellious son is becoming more and more presumptuous. He actually dared to ignore my majesty in front of the entire court."

"Does he still have me, the emperor, in his eyes? Does he think that just because he's accomplished great things and has troops at his disposal, he can flaunt his power in front of me?"

"This is simply unreasonable!"

As he spoke, he looked up at Empress Changsun and said with some dissatisfaction, "You don't even care about him! Isn't he the one who listens to you the most? Look at what he has become now? He has no respect for the emperor and his father!"

"Your Majesty, calm down!"

Empress Zhangsun helplessly comforted Li Shimin, then smiled bitterly and said, "Chengqian has already made up his mind. As a mother, it's difficult for me to control him. Besides, hasn't Your Majesty ever thought about this?"

"What have you thought about?" Li Shimin stopped and asked in confusion.

Empress Changsun picked up a silk scarf and gently wiped his mouth. She said sternly, "Let's not talk about whether the censor's impeachment was right or wrong. Let's talk about the authority that Your Majesty cares about. The censor damaged the Crown Prince's reputation. Isn't that also the reputation of Your Majesty, and the reputation of the Li Tang royal family?"

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then frowned and said, "Even so, Cheng Qian shouldn't have killed him!"

"No, I think this man should be killed!"

"Why?"

"Because they shouldn't touch my son!"

"You mean," Li Shimin narrowed his eyes slightly, "the assassination of Cheng Qian is related to them?"

Empress Changsun shook her head and said coldly, "I don't know if it has anything to do with them, but I heard the Grand Emperor say, 'I'd rather let the world betray me than let the world betray me!'"

"Guanyinbi, you..."

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin widened his eyes and looked at Empress Changsun in shock.

Empress Changsun smiled faintly, bowed, and said, "I have spoken out of turn. Please forgive me, Your Majesty. But I feel that Cheng Qian is the Crown Prince, and he should have the dignity of a Crown Prince. Otherwise, everyone will bully him. Is your Majesty willing?"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin was speechless for a moment.

At this moment, a voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Your Majesty, Commander Yun requests an audience!"

Li Shimin frowned but said nothing.

"I'll go down first."

Empress Changsun tactfully left.

Not long after, Yun Duan entered Li Shimin's study and bowed respectfully, saying, "Your Majesty, I have investigated thoroughly! The assassination of the Crown Prince is linked to a shady organization. They are highly skilled in martial arts and ruthless. They have existed since the Northern Wei Dynasty and are known as the Shouzhuolang."

"Shouzuo Lang?"

Li Shimin seemed to have heard a little about this killer organization.

But then Yunduan added, "Shouzhuolang, Shouzhuolang, a favor must be repaid, a debt must be repaid. Their assassination actions are either to repay a favor or to repay a debt. Anyone who can summon them is someone who has done them a favor, and those who ask them to assassinate are those who have a blood debt with them."

"It is said that those who owe them a blood debt are those whom they have failed to assassinate. Once they fail, they will continue to send people to assassinate them until the person they have assassinated dies. The blood debt must be paid with blood!"

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin snorted coldly and said solemnly, "This assassin organization is truly lawless! They dared to assassinate the crown prince. I will eradicate them completely!"

After saying that, he set his gaze on Yunduan and continued, "Can you find the people from this killer organization?"

Yunduan thought for a moment and said, "If we send the Hundred Cavalry Division to look for them, they should be able to find them, but it would be difficult to eradicate them completely."

"We must deal with them no matter how difficult it is! Let the bad guys handle it!" Li Shimin ordered without question.

Yunduan was surprised for a moment, then bowed and said, "As you wish!"

At this moment, Li Shimin asked again: "How about the news I asked you to block?"

"Your Majesty, the ministers in the court are aware of the impact of the Crown Prince's remarks, and they haven't spread widely. As for Shuofang, Duke Huo has already set up several checkpoints to prevent the people of Shuofang from fleeing to Guanzhong. I believe that after some time, those remarks will disappear."

"Yeah, well done."

Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, then waved his hand and said, "You go down first!"

"Yes!"

Yunduan responded and was about to leave Ganlu Palace when he heard a voice from outside the door: "Your Majesty! Minister Fang Xuanling requests an audience!"

"Ok?"

Li Shimin was slightly stunned, and could not help but turn his head to look at Yunduan, and said in a deep voice: "Let him in!"

"promise!"

There was a response from outside the door.

Soon, Fang Xuanling rushed in hurriedly, holding something in his hand, and kept waving it at Li Shimin: "Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened!"

When Li Shimin heard this, his heart skipped a beat and he had a bad feeling.

Fang Xuanling ran up to him like a gust of wind and breathlessly handed him the thing in his hand: "Your Majesty, look."

Li Shimin was confused, but he didn't say anything more and just picked up the thing in Fang Xuanling's hand.

Although this was the first time he saw something like this, he still unfolded it and checked the contents.

However, as soon as he saw the four big words "Datang Daily", his face changed instantly.

When he looked at the content in the newspaper again, he felt a black screen in front of his eyes and was at a loss.

Because the front page headline of the newspaper was the news of the great victory in Shuofang and Li Chengqian's eye-catching remarks.

In particular, the content about "national dignity" and "national dignity" was reported on an entire page.

"How ridiculous! Who is so bold! How dare they make something like this?!"

"Your Majesty, this is a newspaper sent from Jiangling. It's being sold all over the city. It's said to be available in every prefecture and county."

Boom!

When Li Shimin heard Fang Xuanling's words, he felt as if he was struck by lightning.

This traitor!

Is he going to kill me?!

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