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Chapter 996: Taiji Palace Nominates a New Crown Prince Again (I)

Changsun Wuji also felt a little apologetic. It was he who pushed this nephew who was only interested in books out and aroused the ambition in his heart. He was about to enter the East Palace and would own the whole world in no time.

He was worshipped by all the ministers and supported by the people, becoming the most respected and noble person in the world.

In the blink of an eye, he fell heavily from the sky to the ground, falling into the abyss, becoming a poor creature with nothing. He was about to become the laughing stock of the court and might even be feared by the new emperor in the future. Who could bear it?
If it were me, I would be crazy too.
But the power field is like this. Along the way, I have gambled many times, bet my life and future, and made several leaps to have the prominent Changsun family today. Among them, if I lose once, I will end up in an irreparable situation?
Isn't it the same for those aristocratic families, those who have made a name for themselves, and even the current emperor Li Shimin!
Changsun Wuji recalled his own rough journey and couldn't help but lament that those in power were just the lucky survivors among the piles of bones. Who hadn't survived life and death disasters time and time again? Those who fell in the middle of the journey were not much worse than himself.
In terms of talent and courage, Li Jiancheng was not much inferior to Li Shimin, but he lacked some luck.
The winner is the king and the loser is a thief. Once the game is over, winning or losing depends on your own ability. Don't blame anyone!
Li Zhi's luck was really bad. The first time he went to the gambling table, he bet so big and lost so badly!
Zhang Sun Wuji said, "Zhi Nu, listen to your uncle's advice. From now on, stay at home and stay away from the court. Continue your previous life and don't fight anymore. Otherwise, when the emperor and empress are gone, you will not have a good ending."

"No, no, you're lying to me."
Li Zhi was tense, his eyes were fierce, and he said frantically, "Father hasn't told me to give up yet? You're the first to persuade me to withdraw. No, I will never withdraw. I am the prince that Father values ​​most."

"I want to be the crown prince, and in the future I will be the emperor. My father has said that he wants me to govern the vast land of the Tang Dynasty with peace and prosperity, and pass it down for eternity. I cannot break my promise and cannot disappoint his expectations. My father is still watching me."

"His Royal Highness King Jin!"

Seeing that Li Zhi was no longer calm and was blinded by greed, Changsun Wuji stood up suddenly, shouted angrily, and said anxiously: "Now it's not a question of whether to be the crown prince or not, but to find a way to protect yourself?"

"You never had any intention of competing for the throne, and you don't have any power in the court. The only thing you can do now is to put all the blame on the emperor. Fortunately, it was the emperor who called you out of the court yesterday. You can just say you know nothing."

"But the day after tomorrow, if you appear in the court, it means that you intend to fight for the throne. If you fail, the new crown prince will definitely not forgive you."

"The kings of Wu, Wei, and Qi are all okay. The emperor doesn't think highly of them. They are all poor abandoned people. The new crown prince won't be too wary of them. Instead, he will try hard to win them over. But you are different. You are the most preferred candidate for the crown prince in the emperor's mind."

"The new prince can forgive others, but not you."

"Why didn't Li Jing, Li Ji, Tang Jian and other ministers meet you? On the one hand, they were protecting themselves, and on the other hand, they were also protecting you. In terms of power, you are not as good as other princes; in terms of the situation, you are even more unlucky."

Seeing Li Zhi standing there in a daze, Zhangsun Wuji burst into tears, his eyes filled with pleading: "Zhi Nu, listen to your uncle, don't argue anymore. Your mother specifically told me not to attend the court meeting the day after tomorrow."

"Be obedient and don't make your mother sad!"

When Li Zhi heard that even the Queen did not think highly of him, anger and violence filled his chest. All the blood in his body rushed to his head. He clenched his teeth, blood filled his pupils, and stared at Changsun Wuji, who had a sad face. Without saying a word, he turned around and ran out.

Changsun Wuji took a few quick steps, stood at the door, raised his feet several times, and slowly put them down, but he didn't cross the threshold in the end. He sighed silently, closed his old eyes, and a string of old tears slid down his wrinkled face.

He knew that the court meeting the day after tomorrow would only discuss one thing, which was to establish a crown prince. As long as the princes who wanted to compete for the throne participated, they would not have a good ending. Perhaps in the eyes of these people who were trying to get lucky, they still had a chance.

But anyone with a little knowledge knows that the overall situation has already been decided.

After yesterday's court meeting, the emperor once again nominated a new crown prince in just three days, and he did not call the ministers to discuss the response. His intention was very clear, and he tacitly agreed to the ministers' suggestions. And the ministers followed Hou Junji's request, so was there any need to discuss the selection of the new crown prince?
Unless there is another earth-shattering change, the Crown Prince will undoubtedly be the Emperor's eldest grandson. This is something all the ministers know tacitly.

Li Zhi's situation was different from that of other princes. Even if other princes lost, they could still hold on with their prestige accumulated over the years and numerous vassals. If he gave up all his illusions and tried to show goodwill to gain the trust of the new prince, he could still maintain the status quo.

But Li Zhi had pretended to be noble before and had no power around him.

And yesterday's court meeting revealed how much the emperor values ​​him, which would make the new prince wary. Only if he voluntarily gives up tomorrow to show that he has no desires and can he find a way to survive.

If you continue to fight, even gods won’t be able to save you.

The throne is confusing!

Chang Sun Wuji slowly retracted the uncle image he had just deliberately put on, his eyes dim, it was impossible to persuade the damned ghost with kind words!

Since you don't listen to my advice and want to kill yourself, you can't blame me.

If he had not just been entrusted by his sister in the palace to give her an explanation, he would not have even let the Prince of Jin in today. Now in Chang'an, everyone knows that the Prince of Jin is a disaster star, and whoever gets close to him will be unlucky.

I have persuaded him and begged him, I have done all I can and I have no time to waste on him anymore.

Now it was not a question of whether to save Li Zhi or not, but to save himself as soon as possible. If he could not establish contact with Hou Junji before the court meeting and leave a good impression on Changsun, the Changsun family would be finished after the court meeting. "Zhou Fu, prepare a generous gift."

Zhang Sun Wuji loudly called the housekeeper and ordered: "Go and see if the young master has returned. If the young master has returned, let him go to the East Palace with the princess to see the Crown Princess and the eldest grandson, and then let the princess go to the palace."

"The emperor's health is worrying, and all matters in the harem fall on the Empress. As a daughter, why doesn't she help out and show her filial piety?"

Zhou Fu agreed, and then asked, "Should Princess Changle bring the young master with her when she enters the palace? Does the Empress like this grandson?"

"Oh, Zhou Fu, you are really getting old and confused."

Zhang Sun Wuji's face turned serious and he scolded, "The palace is in chaos and everyone is busy. How can the Queen have the energy to play with the children?"

"The whole of Chang'an has been in turmoil these past few days. Pass on my order that no one is allowed to leave the palace to cause trouble unless they hold an official position. Stay at home these days. Even if something serious happens, you have to wait until after the court meeting the day after tomorrow to discuss it."

Seeing the solemn expression on the face of the master, Zhou Fu quickly responded, "Yes, Master. I will give the order right away. Close the door tightly. No one can be let out without the Master's permission."

"Ok!"

Zhang Sun Wuji thought: "Go to the warehouse and see if there are any famous weapons, preferably bows and arrows that the generals like."

"When attacking the Western Regions last year, the King of Wei obtained many treasures, including a precious bow that the King of Gaochang loved. The master specifically asked for it from him. He said he would find an opportunity to give it to Li Ji, the new Minister of War and the Chief Clerk of the Bingzhou Metropolitan Prefecture."

Steward Zhou Fu thought about it and said, "I heard that Duke Lu also likes this bow very much, but he can't ask for it because of the King of Wei."

"Quick, go and get this bow."

Zhang Sun Wuji was overjoyed, and then he stroked his beard and squinted his eyes and said to the housekeeper: "Zhou Fu, you remembered it wrongly. I asked the King of Wei for this bow to give to Hou Junji, not to Li Ji."

'Well'

Zhou Fu was stunned, looking at Zhangsun Wuji's half-hearted smile, then quickly patted his forehead and agreed, "Yes, yes, look at my memory. The master has already told me, and I remember it clearly. It was because I heard that Duke Lu liked this bow that I specifically asked the King of Wei for it."

"Yes, it is like that!"

Zhang Sun Wuji smiled happily: "Zhou Fu, although you are old, your mind is still very clear. So, I will let Madam take care of the matters for the young master later. You can accompany me to the Duke of Lu's Mansion."

"Yes, sir!"

Zhou Fu's eyes rolled, thinking about how Prince Jin had just left in anger, he knew that his master had abandoned Prince Jin and was ready to join the Eastern Palace, and was going to do his utmost to win over Duke Lu.

While he was busy arranging servants to prepare the carriage and gifts, he was also thinking about how he could drum up support and build relationships for his master when he met Duke Lu later.

On the fifteenth day of the third month in the nineteenth year of Zhenguan, a grand court was held on the full-day.

Since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, there has never been such a short interval between two grand court meetings. However, no civil or military official complained. First, the grand court meeting three days ago actually revealed an unprecedented direct conflict between the imperial power and the power of the ministers.
Secondly, after the last hand-to-hand combat, only two days had passed before the court was convened again. No one knew what shocking events would happen at this meeting that would be recorded in history. Therefore, although there were no requirements, more officials attended this meeting than the last time.

Basically, everyone, qualified or not, tried to squeeze into the Tai Chi Palace.

Even if you stand in the square outside, you can be closer to the Tai Chi Hall and be the first to eat this rare melon. Everyone is extremely excited.

Even the soldiers on duty were extremely energetic and looked mighty and majestic.

Various procedures that reflected the royal majesty were carried out one after another, and the grand ceremony of the core of the Tang Dynasty's power appeared before everyone again.

(End of this chapter)