Tang Dynasty: A Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls for Li Er at the Start

Chapter 56 Then let that brat Wen He come out and take the blame.
He understood that Changsun Wuji was trying to distract him.

Starting tomorrow, he will be the de facto ruler of the Tang Dynasty, lacking only the title of emperor.

But who dares to disobey?
Changsun Wuji chuckled dryly, feeling a bit embarrassed that his thoughts had been exposed.

He coughed twice and asked seriously.

"I don't understand. That brat Wen He said that you would definitely subdue that stubborn mule Wei Zheng, so why were you so eager to make that bet with him just now?"

Before he could finish speaking, Li Shimin noticed his hesitation and urged him to continue.

Changsun Wuji pondered for a moment, then continued, "What if, by some chance, Venus doesn't appear tonight?"

It wasn't that he didn't believe what Wen He said, but rather that such a story could very well have been fabricated by later generations.

Such things have happened before.

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin burst into laughter and patted Changsun Wuji on the shoulder.

"Then let that brat Wen He take the blame?"

"This……"

Changsun Wuji looked distressed, hesitating whether to agree or disagree.

After all, Wen He will be of great use in the future.

We must not let Wei Zheng cause this young man to harbor resentment.

Seeing his conflicted expression, Li Shimin laughed even louder.

He pointed at Changsun Wuji and laughed.

"Auxiliary machine, oh auxiliary machine, you used to be the most adaptable, what's wrong with you today?"

"How could Wei Zheng understand celestial phenomena? The Imperial Observatory says they exist; could he possibly question that?"

Changsun Wuji suddenly realized.

Yes, once the dawn breaks, as long as the Imperial Observatory says it exists, who can question it?
At worst, we can just say that Venus is fleeting.

"Your Highness is wise." Changsun Wuji bowed deeply in admiration.

Li Shimin chuckled.

"I had no choice. I made this bet with Wei Zheng not to win him over, but to get him to do something for me."

"What does Your Highness mean?" Changsun Wuji asked, puzzled.

Li Shimin sighed deeply, seemingly feeling somewhat lonely.

He stood with his hands behind his back, gazing out of the main hall, facing the wind blowing in from outside, his voice deep and resonant.

"Do you really think I want Wei Zheng to submit a memorial to the emperor, making him enemies and ruining his reputation?"

"What benefit does this bring me?"

Changsun Wuji nodded; he thought so too.

Wei Zheng was not a military general, so making too many enemies would not be a good thing for him.

If the King of Qin were to use him in the future, he would never allow him to remain a loyal subject; otherwise, he would not live long.

His Highness said he wanted to use him?

Changsun Wuji immediately understood and exclaimed, "Your Highness intends to bestow a favor, could it be that you want him to persuade Li Jiancheng's former officials?"

“An auxiliary machine, huh?” Li Shimin laughed and nodded in approval.

"That brat Wenhe said that you would be the pillar of the Tang Dynasty in the future, and my best minister to entrust with the care of the young prince. Now it seems that this is indeed the case."

If Wen He were here right now, she would definitely agree with Li Shimin's words, and then think to herself, "Yeah, right."

An emperor will never tell the truth to his subjects, even if that subject is his closest brother-in-law.

But Changsun Wuji was unaware that he was deeply moved and bowed deeply to Li Shimin.

"Your Highness, I dare not accept such praise. I only wish to serve the Tang Dynasty with all my might and wish Your Highness a long and healthy life."

He felt both excited and somewhat sad.

He didn't want to see Li Shimin die prematurely, but he couldn't suppress his desire for power.

Li Shimin lifted him up by his arm.

"Why bother with such formalities between us, ruler and subject? My only wish now is that with that brat Wen He around, he can live a few more years than in the original history, so that the Tang Dynasty won't decline so soon."

"If I could live for another hundred or two hundred years, I could die in peace."

If he didn't know the future, perhaps he wouldn't be so devoted to it.

The female protagonist, Wu Zetian, and the Tibetan Empire captured Chang'an. The capital of the Tianqi Kingdom fell six times, and there was also that guy named Huang Chao.

Even if the Tang Dynasty were to perish in the future, it absolutely could not be destroyed by foreign tribes or women. Otherwise, it would be a disgrace to Li Shimin!

Even if his descendants die, they cannot become Emperor Hui of Jin.

"By the way, Fuji, I have something I need you to do urgently. After the matter of establishing the heir is settled tomorrow, immediately summon the Duke of Ying to Chang'an and find him a mansion in Yongle Ward. It would be best to arrange an empty mansion next to it for Wenhe to live in later."

Duke Ying, Wu Shihuo?
Changsun Wuji was puzzled.

Why does Your Highness allow Wen He to live with Wu Shiyue?

Could it be that this samurai is going to be of great use in the future?
Changsun Wuji's mind immediately became active.

He hadn't forgotten that Wen He had been talking nonsense to the King of Qin earlier.

He said he would take revenge on Fang Xuanling's family in the future.

How ridiculous! Am I the kind of petty person who holds grudges and seeks revenge?
When I see that brat tomorrow, I must give him a good scolding so he knows what it means to be careful with his words and actions.

In the future, I will be a trusted minister entrusted with the care of the young emperor; how could I be so petty?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile.

Li Shimin saw this and, although he didn't know what the man was thinking, he could guess a thing or two.

He didn't expose them; instead, he put his hands behind his back, turned around, and entered the main hall.

That night, less than half an hour before midnight.

Chaos immediately erupted within the Imperial Observatory.

In the southern sky, a star shone brightly.

"It's Venus crossing the sky again!"

The Grand Historian stared at the night sky, mouth agape in astonishment.

Throughout history, there are very few records of Venus traversing the sky.

"When Venus traverses the sky, it signifies a revolution in the world, and a new king will reign over the people!"

He suddenly shuddered and ordered someone to wake up the eunuchs in the Imperial Observatory.

"Quickly, go and report to His Majesty that Venus has reappeared in the due south!"

The eunuch, awakened from his sleep, was stunned for a few breaths before coming to his senses and hurriedly running towards the inner palace.

The unusual celestial phenomena indicate a major upheaval.

At any time, the emperor must be informed immediately.

In the Taiji Hall, Li Yuan was embracing a concubine whose name he couldn't even remember, gazing listlessly upwards.

There was a sudden noise outside the door.

He shuddered, grabbed a horizontal sword from the bedside, and jumped up.

"Is that rebellious son going to kill me?!"

His sudden outburst of rage startled the concubine awake, causing her to cower in a corner, trembling with fear.

The eunuch outside the door was so frightened that he knelt down and reported back tremblingly.

"Your Majesty, Zhang Tu from the Imperial Observatory requests an audience."

Upon hearing this, Li Yuan breathed a sigh of relief, but he never let go of the horizontal sword in his hand.

He told the concubines to get dressed and go open the door.

Once he saw that there was indeed only one eunuch outside, he finally relaxed and let the person outside in.

The official from the Imperial Observatory bowed deeply, entered the sleeping quarters, and performed a grand salute.

As soon as Li Yuan sat down, the concubine poured him a bowl of honey water. Just as he picked it up, he heard the eunuch report.

"Your Majesty, the Grand Astrologer has observed unusual celestial phenomena, including the appearance of Venus crossing the sky."

"what!"

Li Yuan was taken aback and dropped the bowl in his hand to the ground.

He immediately recalled the scene from yesterday at Xianchi Palace.

Li Shimin pointed to the boy who shouted "Long live the Emperor!" and said that he came from the future.

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