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

Chapter 82 Mother, will my brother kill me? [Please subscribe]

Empress Changsun tossed and turned in bed these past few nights.

She prayed in her heart that Li Chengqian could arrive in Jiangling safely.

Every time the sun rose, she would hurriedly ask the soldiers on duty outside the door about Li Chengqian's news.

This became an important page in Empress Changsun's life experience.

She felt that she knew her son less and less, and felt that her son must have grown up.

And this kind of growth is not physical growth, but mental growth.

Sometimes, parents are contradictory.

When children are young, we hope they grow up quickly.

When the children grow up, they feel that they were better and more obedient when they were young.

But now, Empress Changsun seemed to have not experienced Li Chengqian's childhood, and she found that the child had grown up.

"Hey"

Empress Zhangsun sighed with mixed emotions, then looked at Xiangling not far away and said softly, "Xiangling, is there anything important at the Manufacturing Bureau?"

"Reporting to the Queen, the luxury goods produced by the Manufacturing Bureau recently have been sold out, and they are working overtime to produce them. The soap and perfumed soap business in other states has also begun to be promoted. However, we are a little short of manpower, and several female officials are worried about this matter!"

Xiangling, who was distractedly wiping the flower bed, quickly came to her senses and reported.

Empress Changsun pondered for a moment and said, "The Changsun family has contributed the most to the promotion of luxury goods. Let them purchase some stores and arrange for sales personnel. We will supply the goods. As for our own stores, except for the specialty stores, all others will be closed!"

After a pause, he continued, "Also, regarding the promotion of soap, we will assign one of our people to be the general agent in each state. The sales and promotion will be the responsibility of the general agent."

"Yes!"

Xiangling responded and turned to leave.

Not long after, a figure that looked obviously decadent appeared in Lizheng Hall.

"Mother."

The little fat boy shouted weakly, then lowered his head and walked in front of Empress Changsun.

Empress Changsun glanced at the little fat boy, sighed helplessly, and said, "What's wrong? Did you not sleep well again?"

She knew that the little fat boy, like her, had not slept well in the past two days.

The originally chubby little face has now become a little thinner.

It was obvious that what happened in the Taiji Hall was a huge blow to the little fat man.

As soon as he fell asleep, Li Chengqian's words kept popping up in his mind: "No wonder my father always said that my brother is not like me. You should encourage him."

Or the line: "If the emperor doesn't make you the crown prince, who will he make?"

Yes!

The emperor can indeed establish himself as the emperor!
The key is!
Grandpa has established you!

How can you ask the Emperor to establish me?!
The little fat boy wanted to cry but had no tears. He was dejected and disheartened. He even didn't go to the Hongwenguan, where he often went, recently.

He stayed alone in his room, unable to eat or sleep, until he heard that Emperor Li II planned to change his title to King of Yue but was stopped by Empress Changsun. Only then did he come to Empress Changsun to reason with her, feeling depressed and angry.

However, as soon as he arrived at Lizheng Hall and faced Empress Zhangsun, the courage he had finally mustered up was gone, and he could only stand there in a daze, sulking.

"Is there something you want to tell me?"

Seeing her son sitting there in silence, the thoughtful Empress Changsun smiled, raised her hand, touched his head, and said softly: "Now that your brother has gone to Jiangling, you will stay with your mother. From now on..."

"Mother!"

Hearing Empress Changsun mention Li Chengqian, the little fat boy instantly perked up. He looked up at Empress Changsun and said, "Did you know that my brother was reinstated as the Crown Prince by grandfather?"

"Ok?"

Empress Zhang Sun was stunned for a moment, then shook her head and said:
"Not only did your father and I not know about your grandfather reinstating your brother as the crown prince, but even the entire court didn't know!"

"Then why did Grandpa reinstate him? Do they have some secret? I've heard that my brother often goes with mother to pay his respects to Grandpa!"

"This"

Empress Zhangsun hesitated, then looked intently at the fat boy. Noticing something was amiss with him, she straightened her posture and said solemnly, "Whether your royal brother and your grandfather have any secrets, mother still doesn't know. Even if there are secrets, your royal brother is now the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, the heir apparent. Do you understand?"

"I don't understand! Why did Grandpa want to establish him!"

"Because he is the eldest legitimate grandson!"

"But."

The little fat boy hesitated for a moment, and finally stammered out those words: "My father is not the eldest son!"

"you!"

Empress Zhangsun was a little angry when she heard this, but when she looked at the fat boy's tender face, she suppressed her anger and said calmly: "Your father was born in a dangerous era. If he doesn't protect himself, he might be wiped out by others!"

"So, father killed my eldest uncle and fourth uncle with his own hands?" the little fat man said with his neck stiff.

Empress Changsun's face darkened.

She knew that the little fat boy's intelligence was not inferior to Li Chengqian, and in some aspects, he was even better than Li Chengqian. If she didn't make things clear today, it might cause endless trouble.

But she hesitated for a moment, then nodded and said, "Yes, if I don't kill them, they will kill me!"

"why?"

"For the throne!"

"That"

The little fat man stretched out a long tone and said with some fear: "Will the emperor kill me in the future?"

"He is the prince, he won't."

Empress Changsun answered with certainty.

The little fat man rolled his eyes and asked tentatively, "If I were the crown prince, would the emperor attack me?"

"Pa!" Empress Zhangsun slapped the fat boy directly in the face: "Shut up!"

She was really angry when she heard what the fat boy said.

The little fat boy was slapped and looked confused. He wanted to cry but didn't dare to.

But Empress Zhangsun said in a very serious tone, "Your brother is the Crown Prince! This is a fact that no one can change. Therefore, you should not have any unreasonable desires for that position. Do you understand?"

"Obviously"

"Come!"

Seeing the little fat boy's tears and aggrieved look, Empress Changsun couldn't help but feel soft at heart. She reached out and hugged him in her arms, her tone softening as well: "Qingque is the smartest child in the world. He should understand what your mother said today."

"But mother, I'm afraid."

"Don't be afraid! If you don't fight for the throne, you won't be afraid."

Empress Zhangsun hugged the little fat boy tightly and comforted him, "One day, after your father has passed away, your royal brother will be the ruler of the world. He will protect you, his brothers and sisters."

"If you are afraid of your royal brother, how will people in the world view your royal brother?"

"So, don't be afraid! Don't be afraid!"

Hearing this, a gleam of light flashed in the little fat boy's eyes, and then he buried his head deeply in Empress Changsun's arms.

On the other side, Ganquan Palace.

Li Shimin was discussing military system reform with Fang Xuanling, Du Ruhui and Xiao Yu.

Although Li Shimin admitted that he had suffered a loss in enthroning seven kings, he was a man who always learned from his mistakes.

Therefore, the first thing he did after coming to his senses was to take back the military power.

But Fang Xuanling said, "Your Majesty, when we started the rebellion in Jinyang, our generals each led their own troops, making it difficult for others to lead them. Now that the world is unified, it is no longer appropriate for everyone to lead their own troops!"

"Yes! It is indeed!"

Du Ruhui echoed, "So, my opinion with the Minister of the Central Secretariat is to separate the soldiers and the generals!"

"It's not easy!"

Xiao Yu sighed and shook his head, "Who's willing to hand it over?"

"If the soldiers and generals are separated, it can be established. The next step is to combine the soldiers and farmers!"

Du Ruhui interjected, "In other words, in peacetime they are farmers, and in wartime they are soldiers. By combining this, our court can both use troops without having to maintain them!"

Hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes lit up. He pointed at Du Ruhui silently and said, "Good! That's good!"

"Haha, in this way, the heroes of the past would not be able to lead troops in rebellion!" Fang Xuanling agreed with a smile.

"Your Majesty, but I am worried that once we mobilize the army, there may be trouble in the Eastern Turks!" Du Ruhui said again.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "Weapons are dangerous tools. We must be careful with our troops, deploy them carefully, mobilize them carefully, and treat them with care."

"Your Majesty, Holy Might!"

The three of them looked at each other and complimented in unison.

Li Shimin smiled, then stopped smiling. He looked around and said, "Where's the auxiliary engine? Why haven't I seen him these past two days?"

"This"

The three of them exchanged glances once more, only to hear Xiao Yu say, "You Pushe has been busy with the Ministry of Personnel's assessment these past two days, and hasn't been to the Shangshu Province to work. I guess he's busy!"

"busy?"

Li Shimin frowned: "How can his affairs be as numerous as those of the Ministry of War? Can he be as busy as the Ministry of War?"

"Uh,"

Xiao Yu was speechless and didn't know how to answer Li Shimin.

But then Li Shimin said loudly: "Go! Call the auxiliary engine for me! I want to see how busy he is!"

"promise!"

The palace attendant in the hall responded with a yes and was about to leave.

Suddenly, a voice came from outside the palace: "Your Majesty, the Right Prime Minister requests an audience!"

"Oh?"

Li Shimin raised his eyebrows, looked around at the three of them with some amusement, and said, "It seems that the work is done!"

As he said that, he raised his hand and gestured: "Call him in!"

Soon, Zhangsun Wuji came into the hall in a hurry: "Your Majesty! Your Majesty!"

"What's wrong, Auxiliary Engine? Did something serious happen?"

"Your Majesty is wise! This is indeed a serious matter!"

Changsun Wuji came to Li Shimin and others with excitement on his face.

Li Shimin was slightly stunned and couldn't help but ask, "Is there a problem with the Ministry of Personnel's assessment?"

"It's not the Ministry of Personnel's business, it's Zhao Deyan's business!"

"Zhao Deyan?"

Li Shimin and the other three looked at each other.

But then Changsun Wuji laughed and said, "I want to ask for an official position for Zhao Deyan! I want a high-ranking official!"

"What!?"

Li Shimin and the other three were suddenly shocked.

Previously, Pei Ji asked Li Shimin to give Zhao Deyan an official position, but was scolded mercilessly by Li Shimin.

Now, Changsun Wuji has come to Zhao Deyan again to ask for an official position. How much money did Zhao Deyan spend and how many connections did he use to make Changsun Wuji dare to risk the wrath of the world?
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