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

Chapter 29: A True Man Lives Between Heaven and Earth [New Book, Please Collect]

"Grandpa, have you heard about my father's revision of the Wude Code?" Li Chengqian asked with a smile after taking a bite of the water chestnut cake sent by Empress Zhangsun.

Li Yuan glanced at him, picked up the wine glass on the table, took a sip, and then said, "Do I need to hear this? Do you really think your grandfather is old and confused? I can imagine it!"

Li Chengqian smiled noncommittally, then said with a sigh, "But your old ministers are really confused!"

"what happened?"

"I have nothing to hide from Grandpa. You old ministers, please give up what you have to give up! Otherwise, it will bring disaster to Grandpa, and that will be troublesome!"

"so"

Li Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly when he heard this: "Is Erlang planning to attack them?"

"Isn't this a matter of time?"

Li Chengqian asked with amusement, then continued, "My father now controls all power in the Tang Dynasty, except for his ruling power. Isn't the reason for this the group of veteran officials with martial virtues that Grandfather has appointed to the court?"

"They are dancing so happily now, aren't they forcing my father to deal with them quickly?"

"Besides, the more they dance, the more detrimental it will be to our plan!"

Li Yuan said with a hint of amusement, "Are you worried that Erlang will think that it was me, Grandpa, who instructed them to go against your father?"

"Exactly!"

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "If Qingque hadn't reminded me today, I would have almost forgotten this important step. What we are doing now is a major event that requires us to plan and win from thousands of miles away. We cannot afford any mistakes."

"Even if my grandfather's group of old officials didn't oppose my father in my grandfather's name, my father and his officials would definitely think so."

"If this happens, Grandpa will pay more and more attention to us. This will be detrimental to our future plans."

"Well, you're right."

Li Yuan nodded slightly in agreement, then said helplessly, "Then we can't just give up on them, or explain to Erlang what they did! Isn't this just trying to cover up the truth?"

"I understand what Grandpa means. I mean, Grandpa hasn't seen much of your group of Wude's old ministers lately. Don't get involved in anything. Let them toss around and destroy themselves."

"This"

When Li Yuan heard the words 'self-destruction', he couldn't help but hesitate: "Do you really have to be so cruel?"

"ruthless?"

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows: "Will Grandpa kill my father?"

Li Yuan's face darkened. "What kind of bullshit is this! How could I possibly kill my own son?!"

"hehe."

"why are you laughing?"

"Nothing, I'm just worried that Grandpa will kill my father, and then I'll become your accomplice."

"I didn't expect you to be so filial"

"Look at what Grandpa said. If I'm not filial, how can I go along with you?"

"you!"

Li Yuan raised his finger and pointed at Li Chengqian. He looked like he was about to lose his temper, but suddenly he raised his head and laughed: "You really are worthy of being called a rebellious son!"

"hey-hey."

Li Chengqian smiled awkwardly, then said seriously, "Grandpa, will you worry that if our plan fails, my father will kill us, grandfather and grandson?"

Li Yuan snorted and said calmly, "If he dared to do it, he would have done it half a year ago. Do you think he dares?"

Li Chengqian thought for a moment, then shook his head, saying, "Throughout history, those who murdered their fathers to seize the throne have never met a good end. This goes against the fundamental principles of filial piety and righteousness. Even if he can seize the throne temporarily, he won't be able to rule for long. Furthermore, my father is a man of great ambitions; he would never do such a thing."

"So, you're worried he'll kill you?"

"Killing one's son to prove one's truth is common among emperors since ancient times. It's not surprising."

Li Yuan smiled, then looked at Li Chengqian with interest and said, "Are you afraid?"

"Uh"

Li Chengqian's mouth twitched. "I only have six months to live," he thought. "What do you think? But I definitely won't give in to you!"
After a brief hesitation, Li Chengqian stood up from his seat, tiptoed to appear tall and majestic, and looked down at Li Yuan, who was sitting on the couch. He said with a heroic look, "A real man living in the world, how could he..."

"How could it be what?!"

When Li Chengqian was about to say the second half of the sentence, "How can you be afraid of death?", a majestic voice came from outside. His legs suddenly softened and he knelt down.

No!
You are Li Erfeng!

Speak of Cao Cao and he will appear!

Are you the same?!
Li Chengqian was speechless for a moment. Just as he was about to get up, he heard Li Shimin's majestic voice again: "I ask you, what can you say?"

"How can it be possible? How can it be possible?"

Li Chengqian was so frightened that he could not help but look up at Li Yuan. He saw that Li Yuan seemed to have heard nothing and saw nothing. He just drank his wine. He was so angry that he curled his lips and could not help but complain about him: "Old fox."

However, just as he hesitated, Li Shimin had already arrived in front of him, looking down at him condescendingly, and said coldly: "I ask you a question, a real man living in the world, how can he be so useless?"

"Uh"

Li Chengqian's mouth twitched, then he raised his head with a stiff upper lip and said with a wry smile, "How can one be a hero if he doesn't know the current situation?"

"puff--"

Li Yuan spit out a mouthful of new wine and couldn't help laughing.

Li Shimin had a strange look on his face.

Originally, he was discussing the issue of reducing the number of kings with Wei Zheng in Taiji Palace, but Wei Zheng insisted that listening to both sides would lead to enlightenment, while listening to only one side would lead to ignorance, and asked him not to discuss the matter with only himself.

There was no other way, he could only call Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling.

As a result, he was scolded by Wei Zheng again.

Whatever Zhangsun Wuji or Fang Xuanling was thinking, he knew it clearly. Discussing with them would only amount to some insignificant details, so it would be pointless.

Then he asked, who do you want to discuss this with?

Wei Zheng told him directly that if he wanted to cut down someone's salary, he should find that person, and if he wanted to prevent the cuts, he should find that person as well. He then brought his anger to Li Yuan.

Doesn't he know the intentions of those who were laid off and those who prevented the layoffs? Isn't it like trying to get the skin of a tiger to hide if he consults with them?

Instead of doing this, he thought it would be better to discuss it with the retired Emperor Li Yuan!
Anyway, they had discussed it once before, but they just didn't discuss the specific details.
But, as luck would have it, the father and son met again.

So this scene just happened.

"Cough cough."

After laughing for a while, Li Yuan seemed to realize his own loss of composure. He coughed twice and then took the initiative to change the subject: "Erlang is here!"

Li Shimin frowned and glanced at Li Chengqian. He felt that it was more important to get down to business, so he ignored Li Chengqian and saluted Li Yuan, saying, "Son, I greet you, father!"

"Well, I wonder what Erlang is here for this time?"

"Father, let me tell you about the reduction in the number of kings I mentioned earlier."

Li Yuan frowned. "Didn't I tell you before? I agree with you reducing the number of kings. What else is there to discuss?"

"Father, you don't know the details of the conferring of titles. Wei Zheng suggested that I consult with a few more people. In my opinion, those titles were conferred by father, and you should know them better."

"It's been so long, how come I still remember it!"

As Li Yuan said this, he was about to issue an order to expel the guests.

Li Shimin asked unexpectedly, "What about the revision of the Wude Code?"

"If you want to be an emperor, you must act like an emperor!"

Li Yuan's expression straightened, and he immediately scolded Li Shimin: "Don't you understand the principle of a new emperor and new ministers? I have abdicated now, so why would I care about so much!"

After saying that, he waved his hand impatiently and said, "If you want to discuss it, go talk to Pei San and the others. They are also familiar with those kingships!"

"What are their opinions?"

"None of my business!" Li Yuan said angrily, "Tell them to stop bothering me in the future. And you, apart from family matters, don't bother me in the future!"

"hehe."

Li Yuan's words were unpleasant to hear, but Li Shimin felt very happy.

He had indeed suspected before that the opinions of Feng Deyi, Pei Ji and others were related to Li Yuan.

Although those opinions did not affect the final result, he still felt a little bothered.

But now, after hearing what Li Yuan said, it seemed as if everything was relieved.

"Since father doesn't want to discuss it, I'll go discuss it with Pei Sikong and the others!"

After saying this, Li Shimin turned and left Da'an Palace.

Li Chengqian was ignored again.

"Uh"

Faced with such a decisive Li Shimin, Li Chengqian suddenly felt a little uncomfortable.

But he said in a strange tone: "Grandpa, my father seems to be very anxious about reducing the number of kings!"

"Ah!"

Li Yuan chuckled and said with a half-smile, "Wouldn't it be better if he was more anxious?"

"Too."

Li Chengqian smiled knowingly, then gave Li Yuan a thumbs-up and said with a grin, "Grandpa's acting just now was truly superb. You're worthy of being called the best actor!"

Li Yuan, though old at heart, also gave a thumbs-up with a smile: "Same here!"

the other side.

Li Shimin, who had just walked out of Da'an Palace, suddenly stopped. When he came out just now, he always felt as if he had missed something.

Only now did I remember that Li Chengqian, the rebellious son, was still staying in Da'an Palace.

However, if we go back now and arrest Li Chengqian, it will probably make Li Yuan even more unhappy.

So he thought about it and decided that since his father liked Li Chengqian, it would be better for him to spend more time with him and enjoy family happiness than to interfere in state affairs.

Besides, what can the two grandfather and grandson do if they get together?
Could it be possible that they can even overturn my, Li Er’s, world?

Thinking of this, Li Shimin smiled confidently, and then went straight back to Taiji Palace, ready to call Zhangsun Wuji, Pei Ji, Feng Deyi, Fang Xuanling and others to discuss together to see what Wei Zheng had to say!

At the same time, in the attic of Da'an Palace.

Zhang Jieyu was holding a lion dog, squinting her eyes at the departing Li Shimin, and said lightly: "My eyesight is not good, was it Erlang who just left?"

Changsun Anye bowed and said, "Auntie, you are joking. That is His Majesty!"

"Oh, Erlang is becoming more and more like an emperor. It's a pity that he has an empress who doesn't look like an empress."

"Yeah, I never thought that my sister would have this day!"

"Do you regret it?" Concubine Zhang sneered.

Chang Sun Anye said noncommittally, "I was just wondering, has the Emperor told His Majesty about Li Yi's matter?"

"This"

Concubine Zhang hesitated for a moment, then said thoughtfully, "Given the Emperor's strategy, I don't think he would tell Erlang about Li Yi. Otherwise, Erlang would definitely think that he is interfering in state affairs."

Chang Sun Anye's heart skipped a beat, and he hurriedly asked, "Then what should we do?"

"Are you afraid?"

"I"

Changsun Anye was speechless, thinking to himself, if you hadn't tricked me, would I be afraid?

However, seeing Concubine Zhang's attitude, he thought that this matter was not a big deal and that Emperor Li Yuan would definitely have a way to solve it, so he changed the subject again.

"Hasn't Aunt been wanting the secret frankincense from the Western Regions lately? Although it's been out of stock on the market lately, a rare item called 'soap' has recently appeared in Chang'an. This item is even more potent than frankincense. Not only does it leave a long-lasting fragrance, it can also remove dirt and grease. It's quite magical!"

"No wonder you smell unfamiliar."

Zhang Jieyu smiled, but was not interested at all: "Don't you know my preferences? I never use things I am not familiar with."

"Otherwise, if the emperor can't get used to my smell, it will be troublesome."

"Haha, I naturally know what my aunt likes, so I asked someone to customize a soap just for her!"

While chatting and laughing, Changsun Anye took out an exquisitely packaged box from his arms and handed it to Concubine Zhang.

Concubine Zhang frowned: "Can this item be customized?"

"Yeah, that's the first time I've heard of it, but they're really attentive and well made. I even customized three exclusive soaps for myself!"

"Three?"

Zhang Jieyu was a little surprised and asked, "Why did you order so much?"

"My aunt, you may not know that some of these soaps can be used for bathing, some can be used for washing feet, and some can be used for washing face and hair. In short, they have many uses." Changsun Anye explained with a smile.

Concubine Zhang opened her mouth slightly, as if a new world had opened up. She took the box from Changsun Anye's hand and slowly opened it.

Inside was a walnut-sized, oval-shaped soap in cherry blossom pink, which exuded a familiar fragrance.

"Isn't this the smell of the frankincense I often use?"

"Yes, that's why it was specially made for my aunt!"

Chang Sun Anye said with a smile, "Aunt, do you want to try the effect?"

"How to try?"

Concubine Zhang was stunned.

But then Changsun Anye heard someone say to a palace maid in the distance, "Chunhua, go get a basin of water!"

"Yes!"

The palace maid named Chunhua responded and quickly brought a basin of water.

Immediately afterwards, Changsun Anye personally instructed Concubine Zhang on how to use soap.

After scrubbing for a while, Zhang Jieyu was immediately attracted by the bubbles in the water. This was dozens of times better than the frankincense she had used before, no, it was simply incomparable.

"How is it, Auntie?"

Seeing that Concubine Zhang was so shocked by the effect of the soap that she was speechless, Changsun Anye asked her with a smile.

"How much is this thing?"

Zhang Jieyu did not answer his question, but asked directly about the price.

After all, she spent a lot of money on gifts last time, so she didn't dare to buy anything too expensive.

But then Changsun Anye laughed and said, "The custom edition costs one guan of money, and the regular edition costs one hundred wen of money."

“Why is the regular version so cheap?”

"The regular version is called soap and is usually used for washing clothes, so it's not valuable."

"Well, with this stain removal ability, the laundry should be washed very clean."

"Yes, I wash all my clothes with soap, but it's a pity that the demand is outstripping the supply, so I can't buy much."

"Ah!"

Concubine Zhang laughed and casually threw the soap in her hand to Chunhua: "From now on, all the palace maids in Da'an Palace will use soap!"

As she spoke, she looked up towards the Lizheng Palace and said, "Didn't she reduce the number of palace maids? Let's show her what the queen's demeanor should be!"

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