Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

After Li Shimin heard what Changsun Wuji said, his face was full of strangeness.

Li Shimin originally thought that Zhangsun Wuji was on the side of the crown prince, but unexpectedly, he was actually on guard against the crown prince. Li Shimin was unable to comprehend this unexpected result for a while.

There was silence for a moment.

Li Shimin asked with a puzzled tone: "Fuji, you are Gao Ming's uncle, why don't you trust him?"

Chang Sun Wuji quickly replied: "Your Majesty, it is not that I do not trust the Crown Prince, but I want to be on guard against those who are close to the Crown Prince."

"In the face of enormous power, they will inevitably put the prince on the spot and make him do something wrong."

"For the sake of the stability of the country, I can only risk my life to make suggestions."

After saying this, Changsun Wuji bowed deeply to Li Shimin and kept the bowing posture unchanged.

A faint smile appeared on Changsun Wuji's face.

"Your Majesty is cunning. Let me be the villain."

The two of them have known each other for decades, and he has long since figured out Li Shimin's character, and the two of them now cooperate very well.

When he heard Li Shimin specifically mention this matter, he had already guessed what Li Shimin was thinking.

But this also coincides with what he thought in his heart.

"Hahaha."

Li Shimin laughed out loud and pointed at Changsun Wuji.

"Assisted machine, you are worrying too much!"

"I know Gao Ming's staff very well. I have a good idea of them. They are a group of young people with good intentions and ambitions."

"Having them assist Gao Ming can also help prevent Gao Ming from making mistakes due to lack of consideration."

After hearing what Li Shimin said, Changsun Wuji also straightened up.

He said with a smile: "Your Majesty's analysis is reasonable. I am ashamed to say that I am not as good as you!"

"Your Majesty is right. These generals will be great helpers to the Crown Prince in the future. I think they should be sent to the local areas for training."

"After these future pillars of the court have been trained for a period of time, when His Royal Highness the Crown Prince ascends the throne in the future, they will be able to help him solve his problems."

Having said this, Changsun Wuji took a few steps forward.

His expression changed, and then he spoke in a low voice.

"Your Majesty, the prince's prestige is too great now, and he is also close to several super-large families."

"Your Majesty, you must consider the country and people of the Tang Dynasty!"

"I really don't want to see the bloody scene at Xuanwu Gate again. Every word I say is from the bottom of my heart. Your Majesty, please think twice!"

As one of the initiators of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, Changsun Wuji was very familiar with the tactic of rebellion.

Especially now Li Chengqian's power in Chang'an is greater than that of Li Shimin at that time, and it is much stronger.

After all, when Li Shimin launched the Xuanwu Gate Incident, he was only accompanied by 800 soldiers from the Prince of Qin's Palace.

The prince is now so famous, and he has the support of a large group of powerful generals and important officials such as Du He, so it would be very easy for him to rebel.

Li Shimin looked at Changsun Wuji deeply and did not speak immediately. His face was surprisingly calm.

Then he paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, and as he walked he tilted his head slightly upward, deep in thought.

It took about a while to drink tea.

Li Shimin suddenly stopped and pointed at Changsun Wuji and said.

"Assistant, your concerns are not unreasonable. It would be beneficial to let these young generals gain more experience, and it can also avoid some unnecessary risks."

"Then let Su Dingfang be appointed as the governor of Liaodong Province, and Xi Junmai be appointed as the governor of Sishui Province."

"As for the governor of Jincheng Road, let Zhang Jian take the position!"

According to the intelligence he currently had, he knew that General Wang Jun'e of the Left Guard was loyal to him, and he couldn't bear to send this old man from the Qin Palace to serve as a governor in the barren land.

When Changsun Wuji saw that his goal had been achieved, he felt slightly delighted, but then he quickly suppressed it.

He straightened up and asked, "Your Majesty, Zhang Jian failed to command effectively in the Liaodong battlefield, which resulted in heavy losses for his soldiers. He was dismissed from his post and punished by the court."

"It hasn't been long since then, and you've already reinstated him. Will the soldiers below have any objections?"

Although Zhang Jian was the great-grandson of Emperor Gaozu Li Yuan and a minister of the imperial family, he had committed such a serious crime that he certainly could not be reinstated so soon.

In addition, although Zhang Jian replaced Wang Jun'e as the governor, his goals were not fully achieved.

Li Shimin shook his head slightly and said, "Zhang Jian has been leading troops to garrison Shuozhou, Shengzhou, Daizhou, and Yingzhou for many years, maintaining the stability of the northern counties. He has worked hard and made great contributions."

"Besides, Zhang Jian fought and killed the enemy in the battlefield of Goguryeo during the reign of Dayan. I am deeply moved every time I think of him!"

Putting aside the fact that Zhang Jian's poor command resulted in heavy losses for his troops, his courage as a man in his 50s to fight to the death on the battlefield shows his loyalty to the Tang Dynasty.

Li Shimin continued, "Assistant, the selection of these three governors can be postponed for a few months before being announced, and the soldiers will not hold on to it."

"The matter has been settled. You can go back and get busy."

Although Changsun Wuji felt a little regretful, he was smart enough not to dwell on one problem.

Otherwise, once your Majesty gets angry, it will backfire.

"Sir, obey!"

After Changsun Wuji completed his ceremony, he slowly left the Liangyi Hall.

After he walked out of the hall for some distance, he met Prince of Jin Li Zhi who was walking towards him again. Behind Li Zhi were two attendants holding books.

When Li Zhi saw Changsun Wuji, a smile appeared on his face and he was the first to bow respectfully.

"Zhi Nu meets uncle."

Zhang Sun Wuji immediately clasped his fists and said in return, "Greetings to His Royal Highness Prince Jin."

After the two men greeted each other, there was not much communication, but Changsun Wuji nodded slightly at him.

Li Zhi smiled and clasped his fists towards Changsun Wuji and said, "Uncle, Zhinu is going to learn how to handle government affairs from my father. I will visit the Duke of Zhao's mansion when I have time."

Chang Sun Wuji quickly replied: "I will prepare the bed to welcome you!"

After watching Li Zhi walk into the Liangyi Hall, Changsun Wuji's mouth curled up, and then he strode away.

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the other side.

After Fang Xuanling returned to Duke Liang's Mansion, he found that Fang Yiai was not in the lobby, so he called the housekeeper over to ask.

"Hasn't the rebellious son come back yet?"

The old housekeeper reported respectfully: "My lord, the second young master has been staying in Chai Lingwu's mansion these days because he has not obtained Princess Gaoyang's forgiveness."

When Fang Xuanling heard that Fang Yiai had not yet finished his work, veins popped out on his forehead.

To offend a favored princess like Gao Yang was not a good thing for the Fang family, especially since the current emperor's attitude towards him was somewhat confusing to him.

At this special moment, we should not create unnecessary trouble.

Fang Xuanling raised his eyebrows and asked in a deep voice, "Didn't the rebellious son go to Princess Gaoyang's mansion?"

The old housekeeper hesitated to speak, then whispered: "Master, Princess Gaoyang has been in Huichang Temple these days, staying with Monk Bianji!"

"Oh!"

Fang Xuanling slammed his fist on the table.

His face turned livid and his breathing became rapid.

A moment of silence.

Fang Xuanling waved his hand and said, "You go down first, and leave me alone!"