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Chapter 1001 Li Yan Returns to the Court (End)

However, instead of being worried, he was very satisfied. At a time when the Tang Dynasty was in turmoil, the return of the prince had already made Li Shimin very surprised. As for some concealment, Li Shimin did not care too much.

If he were the current prince, he would still be able to see through him at a glance.

Then Li Shimin would be really worried, because it meant that the prince was unable to shoulder the burden of the Tang Dynasty.

And now, what appeared before Li Shimin was a mature prince, shrewd and capable, unfathomable, who remained calm even when faced with a mountain collapse, and could talk about the country and the world at will. That kind of bearing and courage and responsibility were exactly what he needed most in a future monarch.

Li Shimin was completely relieved. The eldest son was much stronger than the other children, and he was the eldest brother. This meant that the eldest son would not take up the butcher knife to solve the hidden dangers because of the threats from his brothers.

After a brief thought, Li Shimin immediately decided: "Qian'er, now that you are back, the burden of the country will also be on you. I have decided to hold a ceremony of abdication within half a month and let you succeed to the throne directly."

In fact, Li Yan still has some hidden dangers. After all, he has been away from the court for more than ten years. He is unfamiliar with state affairs, does not know the people's sentiments, and is not familiar with many ministers.

If the noble families use this as an excuse, there will probably be many more twists and turns.

Although by chance, the ministers once again recognized the eldest son's position as crown prince, it did not mean that they were willing to let the eldest son succeed to the throne and become the new emperor of the Tang Dynasty.

However, they had never considered this situation and were caught off guard. They also had to spend time weighing the impact of Li Chengqian's return on the future world situation and whether it was in the interests of the aristocratic families.

Li Shimin decided to cut the Gordian knot and make the matter a fait accompli while his ministers were still under attack and the situation was chaotic.

"Father?"

Li Yan said with a look of fear: "How can a son like me?"

Without waiting for Li Yan to pretend to be humble, Li Shimin waved his hand impatiently, looking tired and haggard, and said, "Father is in poor health. The imperial physician diagnosed that Father only has three months to live. This has been delayed for more than a month, and there is not much time left."

"During this period, Father has been holding on because of his responsibility to the country."

"Now that you are back, father is relieved. You saw it in the court today. All the ministers support you and all the officials have no objection. It is the will of the people to have you succeed to the throne."

"The sooner you ascend the throne, the sooner people will feel at ease, and your brothers will also behave themselves. When I defeated your eldest uncle and fourth uncle and took the throne from your royal grandfather, I encountered a lot of criticism because of my uncertain status. After I ascended the throne, there were still many kings who rebelled."

"Now, while I am still alive, I personally put you on the throne to establish the orthodoxy, to calm the people's hearts, to make your brothers give up, and to make them serve you honestly. I just hope you don't repeat the same mistakes and kill your brothers."

At the end, Li Shimin looked at Li Yan eagerly and said in a deep voice: "Besides, when the time comes to inherit, I also hope to leave the position of the emperor, do you understand?"

Time was limited, and Li Shimin no longer had the energy to continue refusing and declining with Li Yan.

Li Shimin killed his brother in the Xuanwu Gate Incident and forced Li Yuan to give up the throne. He could not wash away the reputation of being obsessed with power and worse than a beast. This was a regret and stain that Li Shimin could never erase in his life.

After becoming emperor, Li Shimin worked hard to govern the country, worked day and night, was tolerant of aristocratic families, tolerated loyal ministers like Wei Zheng, and even tried his best to accept the surrender and rebellion of Tuli, Yinan and Bihe, the Turks in the north, all in order to create a prosperous Tang Dynasty to prove to history that he was worthy of his responsibilities as an emperor.

At the last moment, he took the initiative to give up the throne and showed the world that his original intention of seizing the throne was not because of his personal desires, but for the sake of the rise and fall of the world. His act of abdication to achieve the virtue of a sage was also for the same reason.

Li Yan looked at Li Shimin's slightly regretful and complicated expression, and understood.

It was a good deal to exchange a mere month's power for a good reputation, so Li Yan did not insist any longer.

He immediately stood up, straightened his clothes, and bowed to Li Shimin in a very formal manner, saying respectfully: "Your Majesty's achievements will shine through the ages, and your wisdom is far beyond my reach. Your consideration must be wise, and I will respect your arrangements."

Li Yan was a little uncomfortable with being under someone else again. After Jie Li's death, he had been the de facto supreme ruler in the grassland for so many years. Facing Shi Luodie, he didn't even need to show his respect. He hadn't bowed his head to anyone for many years.

Fortunately, Li Shimin is not only an emperor of all ages, but also his father in this world. Otherwise, Li Yan really would not be able to humble himself and submit to him.

"Ok!"

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction. His son was smarter than he thought. He knew what he wanted and could understand his intention in an instant and cooperate with him without pretending to refuse, which showed that his son was as smart as others.

Li Yan did not expect that his actions would go unnoticed by others, but the general trend was like this and everyone knew it tacitly. They all used a good record of a loving father and a filial son, and smooth inheritance, to eliminate the cruelty and bloodshed of the previous succession, which would be beneficial to the stability of the country in future generations.

After giving the order, Li Shimin showed obvious fatigue on his face, waved his hand and said: "Okay, I'm going to rest. Tomorrow I will summon Fang Xuanling, Zhangsun Wuji and other important officials to Chengqing Hall to discuss the next matter. You all go down!"

"Yes, Father!"

Ankang, Haitang, Ashina Yun and others also stood up and said, "Your Highness, please take your leave. Rest well, Father."

After leaving Chengqing Palace, Empress Changsun made an excuse to dismiss everyone and brought Li Yan to Qiyun Palace. She took Li Yan alone and said, "Qian'er, can your father's health be saved?" Empress Changsun knew that her son had some abilities that ordinary people did not have. After Li Yan left Chang'an, Empress Changsun also inquired from the side about the symptoms her son had when he injected her with breath, but this world is not an era where martial arts are prosperous.

Most warriors' skills on the battlefield are not supported by internal strength.

So Empress Changsun began to look for information. She was able to vaguely find some characteristics of ancient qigong practitioners in some Taoist classics. However, the time was too long ago, and the descriptions in historical books about those people being able to move mountains and seas, fly with swords, etc. were really a bit exaggerated.

That was a power that far surpassed that of ordinary dynasties. Empress Changsun felt that whether it was true or false, it should not be leaked.

In addition, Li Yan disappeared without a trace since then, so Empress Changsun gave up the idea.

Now that her son has returned, the first thing she thought of is that if anyone can save Li Shimin, it must be her son, so she pulled Li Yan aside to ask him.

"Mother, my inner energy can only nourish the body, but it cannot bring the dead back to life. I will do my best. But my father's energy and blood are seriously depleted. I'm afraid only Sun Simiao, the world's number one doctor, can save the day!" Li Yan said with embarrassment.

Zhangsun Wugou was a little disappointed when he heard this. "The imperial physician of the Imperial Medical Bureau also said the same thing. However, Dr. Sun has no fixed place to stay and travels around the world. The news sent back by the Jinyiwei before was that Sun Simiao appeared in Shu County half a year ago."

"Later he went deep into the mountains to collect medicinal herbs and has not been seen since. I don't know if he is dead or alive now."

"The court has mobilized all its forces to search for Divine Doctor Sun, but we don't know when we can find him. If you can help your father keep breathing until Divine Doctor Sun appears, perhaps your father can be saved."

"Don't worry, mother. I will do my best. But..." Li Yan hesitated halfway through his words.

Zhangsun Wugou reached out and stroked Li Yan's forehead, smiling lovingly: "If you have anything to say, just say it. Do we mother and son have any concerns?"

"Mother, my inner strength can indeed help Father prolong his life temporarily, but that requires Father to fall into a deep sleep, concentrate his mind, and return his Qi and blood to his body to nourish it. Only in this way can we prolong his life."

Li Yan explained: "You also know the situation of your father. As an emperor, you are at the center of the storm and have a lot of things to do every day. The memorials he handles every day can fill up the imperial desk and consume a lot of his energy. Even a god can't save you when you are so exhausted and exhausted."

When Changsun Wugou heard this, he frowned, thought for a long time, and sighed, "Okay, if that's the case, then let's wait for another half a month. After the court holds the abdication ceremony, I will discuss it with your father."

Li Yan knew that if he used his imperial energy to protect Li Shimin's heart meridians and then slowly nursed him back to health, he would be able to extend Li Shimin's lifespan.

After all, Li Shimin is not yet fifty years old, and is far from the end of his life.

But he had his own considerations. If he took good care of Li Shimin now, or let him see hope, Li Shimin might not be willing to pass on the throne.

This is the supreme imperial throne. Li Shimin was willing to kill his brothers and bear the blame for all eternity to snatch the throne.

If it wasn't for the last moment of his life, he would never be willing to give up the throne, and there was no abdication in the original drama.

Li Shimin died while reviewing memorials, and was then succeeded by Li Zhi. This shows that as long as people are alive, no matter how difficult, tiring or hard the life is, they are reluctant to give up the throne.

Taking advantage of this series of events, as Li Shimin was forced by the aristocratic families and became exhausted and disgusted with the throne, he ascended the throne ahead of schedule and then treated Li Shimin.

Even so, we still need to control the progress bit by bit depending on the situation.

In addition, after he ascended the throne in the first Qing Dynasty, a ray of imperial energy was sent down from heaven, which was of great help to him. He also fought on the battlefields over the years thanks to some skills rewarded by the system.

Li Yan had great expectations of ascending the throne again. Even if there were no extra surprises, as long as he could descend a little more imperial energy, his strength would be greatly improved, and he would have more confidence in saving Li Shimin.

Therefore, both publicly and privately, Li Yan must first sit on the throne and complete his mission before thinking about other things.

What's more, he wanted points from the system in the name of the emperor.

Li Yan did not attach much importance to actual power. After personally commanding a million cavalrymen on the grassland and witnessing the overwhelming power, the absolute force that could change the sky and the earth, Li Yan's power had reached its peak.

Whether it is governing the country or dealing with the aristocratic families that are closely related to the Tang Dynasty, it is a delicate job in the Central Plains, which tests one's subtle political skills, tenacious perseverance and patience, and the ability to mediate and negotiate.

It is a dilemma-like mentality, rather than a domineering tactic of killing people. It makes people feel headache just thinking about it.

Li Yan took a deep breath. He knew that the real test had just begun. A mountain that all emperors from ancient times to the present had been unable to avoid was now standing in front of him.

Only by truly solving the problem of the aristocratic families can the mission be truly accomplished.

(End of this chapter)