Traveling through Du He, Li Chengqian's rebellion begins

Xiao Yu's words immediately attracted the attention of the court officials.

All the ministers in the court knew that since His Majesty had promoted Prince Chu Li Ke, his chances of ascending the throne were very slim.

But as the legitimate son, Prince of Jin Li Zhi, he had every chance to ascend the throne.

What's more, Zhangsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others were privately close to the King of Jin, which did not satisfy the sharp eyes of the court officials.

Li Shimin frowned slightly, then spoke in a deep voice.

"In order to prevent the rebellion of the King of Wei from happening again, I need to keep the young King of Jin by my side to teach him and prevent him from being seduced by people with evil intentions."

"Let's talk about going to the fiefdom a few years later."

Hearing Li Shimin's explanation, Xiao Yu's brows suddenly frowned.

Ministers such as Fang Xuanling, Li Jing, Gao Shilian, Ma Zhou and Cheng Yaojin also had solemn expressions on their faces.

Judging from your Majesty's intention, I'm afraid you have no intention of letting Prince Jin go to his fiefdom.

Li Chengqian, who was the deputy chief, looked at Du He and then his expression returned to calm.

Xiao Yu did not give up, he continued to advise.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin is no longer old enough to be enfeoffed. I think it would be wise to let him go to his fiefdom and try to learn the experience of government administration."

“If you keep King Jin by your side for a long time, it will be detrimental to King Jin’s progress.”

"As time goes by, His Royal Highness Prince Jin will definitely develop ambitions to fight for the throne, just like Prince Wei."

"Your Majesty, please consider the stability of the country and allow the Prince of Jin to go to his fiefdom as soon as possible!"

As Xiao Yu finished speaking, the atmosphere in the Taiji Hall instantly became frozen.

When the civil and military officials saw that Li Shimin’s face turned pale, they all lowered their heads and no one dared to stand up and speak.

Xiao Kai, who was sitting in the back seat, had a bitter face and cursed in his heart.

"Dad, you really are my living ancestor!"

"Can you please stop committing suicide?"

"The Crown Prince's staff have not said anything, why are you the first to speak out?"

"Others have sons who betray their fathers, but you like to betray your son..."

Xiao Rui didn't curse like his brother, but his face was full of worry.

He couldn't understand why his father would pick a fight with King Jin at this critical time. It was obvious that he didn't want him to enjoy his old age.

"Oh!"

Li Shimin slapped Hu Yi's hands heavily on his deputy's.

His face was full of anger and his voice spoke with a hint of meaning.

"Xiao Yu, I have already made it very clear just now, don't mention this matter again!"

When everyone saw that His Majesty was angry, they thought that Xiao Yu would just give in. However, who would have thought that Xiao Yu seemed to have taken the wrong medicine, and he continued to speak neither humbly nor arrogantly.

"Your Majesty, I am not targeting His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin, but am considering the country and people of the Tang Dynasty."

"Now that the Crown Prince is wise and capable, and has outstanding achievements in both civil and military affairs, you should not leave the King of Jin in Chang'an, nor should you summon the King of Chu back!"

"Your Majesty, please think twice!"

This damn old bastard!

Li Shimin clenched his hands into fists, his majestic face full of anger.

Li Shimin had not been so angry for a long time since Wei Zheng's death.

Li Shimin did not say anything excessive, nor did he order severe punishment for Xiao Yu, but instead shouted angrily.

"Xiao Yu!"

Faced with Li Shimin's anger, Xiao Yu was not afraid. He raised his tablet and wanted to speak.

Fortunately, Li Jing, who was sitting next to him, pulled him down and shook his head at him. Xiao Yu then closed his mouth helplessly.

What he actually wanted to advise was that His Majesty should not resort to the checks and balances system.

Most of the civil and military officials in the court are old men from the Qin Palace, and all the soldiers in the world admire Your Majesty very much. With these conditions, Your Majesty can be the emperor safely.

Since the Crown Prince is not threatened by other princes, he will handle government affairs with peace of mind and wait until His Majesty abdicates.

But now, Your Majesty continues to grant power to the King of Jin and the King of Chu, which is undoubtedly putting the Crown Prince on a pedestal.

There was a case in which Crown Prince Li Jiancheng was killed. Could the crown prince tolerate the power of the King of Jin and the King of Chu?

The prince is also afraid that a second Xuanwu Gate Incident will happen!

The crown prince was previously incompetent and did not behave like a wise monarch. It is understandable that Your Majesty has supported the King of Wei as a backup candidate.

After all, even dogs would shake their heads when they saw the former prince.

But now the prince's leg disease has recovered, and he is both wise and able to open up to public opinions.

What is there to worry about with a prince like this ascending the throne?

What's the point of still trying to check and balance the prince now?

This is a simple truth that anyone with a discerning eye can see. Why doesn't Your Majesty understand it?

Li Shimin glanced at Xiao Yu coldly, then spoke to Li Zhi and Li Ke with a softened expression.

"Accept my order."

Li Zhi and Li Ke quickly stepped forward and saluted respectfully with their fists clasped.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace!"

Li Shimin's good mood was ruined. He did not say anything else, but stood up and gave an order.

"Crown Prince, King Jin and King Chu, please come to Ganlu Palace. I have something to say to you."

"Today's court meeting ends here, and we are dismissed."

As he said this, Li Shimin put his hands behind his back and quickly left the Taiji Hall.

Li Chengqian, Li Zhi and Li Ke did not hesitate at all and followed Li Shimin away.

The other important ministers looked at Xiao Yu. They wanted to say something but hesitated for a while, but finally did not come over.

After Xiao Yu left the Taiji Hall, Du He walked up to him quickly and whispered to Xiao Yu:

"Uncle Xiao, I understand your painstaking efforts!"

"But your majesty is thinking too much now. I suggest that you don't need to advise the King of Jin and the King of Chu in the future."

"To prevent Xiao Rui, Xiao Kai and others from being implicated by you."

Although what Xiao Yu said was beneficial to the prince, Du He did not want to use Xiao Yu as a gun and let a 72-year-old man lose his reputation in his later years.

Xiao Yu looked at Du He in surprise, then nodded slightly.

What he said in the court just now was not intended to seek death.

Xiao Yu believed that the prince's ascension to the throne was a sure thing. If he spoke more words for the prince now, his offspring would be able to be valued by the prince in the future.

Anyway, he is already over seventy years old and not as strong as before. It is time for him to pave the way for his good-for-nothing sons.

...

With Li Zhi being appointed as the Grand Marshal and Li Ke returning to the court, the atmosphere in the court became weird.

In the past, Li Zhi and Li Ke did not need to attend court meetings, but now they both attend court meetings every day.

Amid the undercurrent, Du He seemed unaffected.

He was either perfecting his battle plans against the Western Regions and the Indian countries, or checking on the progress of Master Xuanzang's compilation of "A Record of the Western Regions of the Great Tang Dynasty."

Inside the Ministry of Industry’s office.

Du He was reviewing government affairs when suddenly someone knocked on the door.

"Knock knock knock."

Outside the door, Xiao Kai's strange voice soon came.

"Brother Du, Fang Yiai wants to see you."

Du He paused slightly, then shouted towards the door.

"Please let Fang Yiai in."