When the emperor comes to modern times, history collapses!

Looking at Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang.

Li Yuan knew that the two of them had now faced reality.

He shook his sleeves, looked at Li Shimin with displeasure, and said, "Rebellious son, it's all your fault, you can handle it yourself!"

Li Shimin's face was terribly gloomy, as if water could drip out of it. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's as he looked at the tightly held hands of Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang.

"Rebellious son, don't let go! Do you know who she is?"

Li Shimin's voice was so cold that it made people feel chilled.

As soon as the words fell, Li Zhi and Wu Meiniang quickly let go of each other's hands as if they had been electrocuted.

Li Zhi showed a trace of panic on his face, and hurriedly shouted: "Father, don't let me explain!"

Li Shimin crossed his arms, his expression serious and cold, like an iceberg. He stared at Li Zhi and said coldly: "Speak, rebellious son, I want to see what explanation you can give!"

Li Zhi's eyes rolled around, he took a deep breath, mustered up his courage and said, "Father, although Mei Niang entered the palace, the age difference between you two is too big, and later father gave Mei Niang to me, and then we two started to be together. We are legitimate lovers, father should bless me and hope I can find true love!"

Wu Meiniang nodded repeatedly: "The late emperor, what your majesty said is true. In our time, your majesty was seriously ill and sympathized with the women in the palace. He dismissed many of them and allowed them to find good families again. It was at that time that Mei Niang was given to your majesty by the late emperor."

Looking at Li Shimin's appearance, Li Zhi secretly speculated in his heart. He felt that judging from Li Shimin's current appearance, he should have just ascended the throne not long ago.

Even Li Zhi himself began to doubt whether he had been born.

Because in his memory, he had never seen his father, Emperor Li Shimin, so young.

As for what happened later, Li Zhi believed that his father, Emperor Li Shimin, was definitely not aware of it.

As for the historical records, Li Zhi was very clear in his mind. History is like a girl who can be dressed up by anyone.

Moreover, the Tang Dynasty had a good habit of revising history.

Only those involved can know the true historical truth.

All speculations and interpretations made by others are just personal subjective conjectures.

When Wu Meiniang heard Li Zhi say this, she immediately understood what he meant.

So I immediately agreed,

Since both of them acknowledge this fact, they are a legal and legitimate couple.

Li Zhi made up his mind that the first thing he would do after returning to Chang'an was to deal with this matter immediately.

Li Shimin was furious: "Impossible, it is clearly recorded in history books!"

Li Zhi's expression became serious. "Father, you must know better than me how the history books of the Tang Dynasty are written. Some things can be read at a glance, don't take them seriously. Just like when grandfather started the rebellion against the Sui Dynasty, it was father who first proposed it and overcame all the opposition to make grandfather make up his mind. He said it today, and tomorrow the army's food and grass were fully prepared. There was no need for any process at all. Rebellion is so easy. Just read it, don't take it seriously."

Li Shimin subconsciously glanced at Li Yuan, his face full of anger: "Don't talk nonsense, this is not my father's business. Who knows how those historians recorded it? My father explained in detail to the historian how your grandfather started the rebellion against the Sui Dynasty and asked him to record it carefully."

Zhu Ming chuckled: "I guess the historian had gold and silver in his pocket at that time, and cursed in his heart, being both a judge and a politician, and it wasn't just me that he was talking about."

Li Yuan snorted coldly: "Fortunately, you were a teenager at that time. If you were a dozen years earlier, wouldn't you be commanding an army to dominate the world in your mother's womb?"

Li Shimin hurriedly said, "Father, at that time, I really asked the historian to record it carefully. As for why there was such a misunderstanding, I really don't know."

"I don't know whether you believe it or not, but I definitely don't believe it." Li Yuan said with a cold face.

"Don't change the subject. We are talking about your business now. You clearly knew that Wu Meiniang was your father's concubine, but you still had an affair with her. The clothes you are wearing are obviously those of a Taoist temple. According to the regulations of the Tang Dynasty, when the emperor dies, concubines like you must go to Ganye Temple to become nuns and cannot leave easily."

Li Zhi immediately flattered him and said, "So my father is great. He knew that this rule was unfair to many palace maids, so before he passed away, he abolished this rule and personally sent many palace maids out of the palace. Except for some concubines, no one else was left. I was moved by my father's decision at the time. This rule saved countless women from loneliness and was praised by the civil and military officials in the court. They all said that my father was a benevolent monarch!"

Li Shimin was stunned. This was his own son, and he was full of lies.

If I hadn’t heard Zhu Ming say it at that time, I would have almost believed it.

"Asshole, do you know that this is a crime of deceiving the emperor?"

Li Zhi nodded: "Of course I know that deceiving the emperor is a crime, but what I said is true. It will definitely be recorded in history books in the future, which is enough to prove whether what I said is true or false!"

"You are trying to threaten the historian. You are changing history!" Li Shimin said with a cold face.

"Your Majesty, your words are inappropriate. How can you call it changing history? I am learning from the ancient sages, learning from you! Using copper as a mirror, we can dress properly; using the past as a mirror, we can understand the rise and fall of things; using people as a mirror, we can understand gains and losses. I think that it is a good thing to properly polish history books and set an example for future generations. Your Majesty must have done this to set an example for future generations, so he was branded as changing history. His intentions were good, and I am very moved!"

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment and felt that he must have been like that at that time.

"So that's how it is. It seems that Li Shimin in history did this not for his own reputation, but to set an example for future emperors. He had good intentions, but it's a pity that people in later generations can't understand!"

Li Yuan kicked him and said, "What a bad example you set. Your own sons killed each other and started a rebellion. This is even more wasteful than what you three brothers did!"

Zhu Ming nodded: "Indeed, it is probably because it is not highlighted. The other descendants of the Tang Dynasty are studying in the wrong direction and regard the Xuanwu Gate Incident as a must-study focus!"

When the topic of Xuanwu Gate was mentioned, Li Shimin smiled awkwardly, then glared at Li Zhi and changed the subject: "Don't make excuses. History records it clearly. Do you know what the woman you took so much trouble to bring back did later?"

Li Zhi certainly didn't know: "Mei Niang is simple-minded and kind-hearted. She shouldn't do anything out of line. But my father looks extremely angry. Could it be that she gave birth to a tyrant like Hu Hai, who killed all the brothers and sisters and then destroyed the country?"

As he spoke, Li Zhi couldn't help but look at Wu Meiniang carefully.

Wu Meiniang was shocked and said hurriedly: "Impossible! If I had a son like this, I would strangle him to death and never let him harm the Tang Dynasty!"

Li Zhi also didn't think that Wu Meiniang could give birth to such a tyrant.

Li Yuan and Li Shimin were still petrified. Li Zhi's words just now, "Mei Niang is simple-minded and kind-hearted," shocked them both.

How can a person with a simple mind rise step by step in the harem?
How could a kind-hearted person almost kill all of the Li royal family? Zhu Ming was stunned, thinking to himself, if this is the case, even if I am not a saint, I must be a sub-saint at least!

"They say that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I didn't believe it before, but now I have to believe it. Is that what you think?" Li Shimin took a few deep breaths. "Do you know that in your words, the woman with a simple mind and a kind heart, took control of the harem in just a few years, and then she controlled the harem and interfered in state affairs. Even you, the emperor, were monitored clearly. In the end, she ascended the throne, became an empress, changed the dynasty, established the Wu Zhou Dynasty, and killed most of the Li royal family, almost wiping out the clan!" Li Shimin said word by word.

It was like a bolt of thunder striking Li Zhi's head.

Li Zhi's mind went blank and it took him several minutes to recover.

"Impossible, father is kidding. If you want to control the government and rule from behind the scenes, that's fine, but how is it possible for a woman to ascend the throne and sit on the dragon throne? The entire court would never agree to such a thing, not to mention the Li Tang royal family. Those princes and grandchildren would never watch a woman from another family sit on the dragon throne. It's even harder to believe than traveling through time!"

Wu Meiniang had not even thought about becoming the empress, let alone the emperor.

I just want to use Li Zhi to leave Ganye Temple as soon as possible.

She was still young, and this lonely life with no end in sight made Wu Meiniang feel desperate.

The appearance of Li Zhi gave Wu Meiniang hope. She grasped this life-saving straw tightly and wanted to escape from here.

At this stage, I really have no other thoughts.

"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible. I have never had such thoughts. Your Majesty, you must believe me!" Wu Meiniang said hurriedly.

Li Zhi lowered his head in thought.

His father would definitely not say such nonsense just to stop him from dating Mei Niang.

However, it is indeed a little hard to believe that a woman could be an emperor.

Especially Wu Meiniang, who looks very weak. She gives people an irresistible desire to protect her. No matter how you look at it, she has nothing to do with the empress who ruled the world by stepping on blood.

Li Shimin nodded gently to show his approval: "I really believe this, but people will change. Now you may just want to use Li Zhi to escape from here. But when you really leave here and enter the palace, the unfathomable harem will definitely make you set up new goals, and then step by step towards the throne! Just like me back then, it was my dream to be able to enter the court, become the head of the officials of the Sui Dynasty, and create a prosperous Sui Dynasty. However, after my father started his army, my thoughts gradually changed. At that time, I just wanted to be a majestic general to help my father overthrow the tyranny and conquer the world. But later we conquered Chang'an, and my goal changed again. Being a general alone could not satisfy me, so my goal turned into the throne. So, I didn't want to be an emperor from the beginning. At first, being an important official of the Sui Dynasty was my ideal and pursuit!"

Zhu Ming nodded heavily, indicating that he agreed very much. He said with emotion: "Yes, this is life! Take me for example. When I was a child, I dreamed of becoming a great scientist. When I was in junior high school, I hoped to be admitted to an excellent high school. After entering high school, I wanted to enter an ideal university. However, as time went by, I gradually realized that my family was actually able to open a university, so I began to think about how to spend every day in a relaxed and happy manner."

Li Yuan stroked his beard and recalled his dream.

"When I was little, I thought about studying hard and repaying my uncle and aunt. When I first entered officialdom, I thought about being an honest official and a good official who would get rid of harm for the people. A few years later, I thought about becoming a pillar of the country and helping my cousin to protect the Sui Dynasty. After that, I will step on my cousin and become the emperor!"

Li Zhi was also reminiscing.

As far as I can remember, the crown prince was my eldest brother Li Chengqian.

At that time, I had never thought about the position of crown prince.

I just hope to please my father and mother and get a reward.

When he was a little older, he thought that his fiefdom was a good place, and he would develop and build it, become a respected prince, and be a good helper to his elder brother.

Later, my eldest brother passed away, so I thought about becoming an assistant to my second brother, but my second brother also passed away.

Then I'll choose my third brother. When my third brother isn't suitable, I think of my fourth brother. After thinking about the previous eight brothers, I realize that I am the emperor.

Actually, I don’t want to be an emperor, but I have a good uncle and I am so outstanding that I will shine no matter where I am.

Finally, he became the emperor legitimately.

But now that I'm the emperor, my goal has changed. I have set my sights on my father's former talent and feel like I have found true love.

Just now, my goal changed again. How can I avoid being beaten, resolve the embarrassment, and be with Mei Niang openly?

Now, I want to know why my father would say that Mei Niang, who is simple-minded and kind-hearted, would become the empress!

"Brother Zhu, may I ask if Mei Niang has really become the empress?"

The clearest one must come from the Ming Dynasty more than a thousand years later.

Li Zhi wanted to get answers from Zhu Ming.

Zhu Ming nodded and said, "More than ten years after your death, she did become the empress, the first and only female emperor in the history of Yanhuang."

Li Zhi looked at Wu Meiniang with shock.

The body took a few steps back.

The affection and love that existed before disappeared, and there was even a hint of fear in his eyes.

Wu Meiniang keenly discovered the changes in Li Zhi. Her young slave disappeared, and now the person standing in front of her was Emperor Tang Li Zhi. She looked at Emperor Tang Li Zhi with deep vigilance.

At this moment, Wu Meiniang seemed to see the future. One was to be executed, and the other was to waste her best years in Ganye Temple until she grew old. During this period, she would be under strict surveillance. Everyone else could leave, but she could not.

Wu Meiniang smiled sweetly: "Your Majesty, you must become a good emperor in the future. If possible, I hope you can abolish the rule of becoming a monk in Ganye Temple in the future!"

Li Zhi hesitated for a moment and nodded: "Don't worry, one day, this rule will be abolished!"

I said to myself, what a pity, you will definitely not be here by then.

Wu Meiniang turned to look at Zhu Ming: "May I ask a question?"

Zhu Ming nodded: "Of course, just ask!"

"Am I worthy of being an emperor?" (End of this chapter)