Li Shimin faked his death? Then I will be powerful enough to conquer the world!

Li Jingyou paced back and forth with his hands behind his back, his brow furrowed, his heart full of worries.

These days, the court has been encountering setbacks one after another. At first, he was full of regret, thinking that it was because he was not sophisticated enough and his plans were not thorough enough that he was controlled by others everywhere.

Until one sleepless night, he couldn't understand how his father could endure it?

To the emperor, they are like hidden dangers beside his bed, always on guard, but difficult to eradicate. How can he ever truly feel at ease?

"How can you allow others to snore next to your bed?"

But Li Jingyou knew in his heart that although he was the crown prince and had supreme honor, he was just a fledgling.

In the court, how easy is it to shake those two deeply rooted "big trees"?

The six ministers were in charge of the core government affairs of the court and were the key hubs of power.

He secretly estimated that he had to win over at least three of them in order to have a chance of survival in this power struggle.

Fortunately, fate did not force him into a desperate situation.

Xu Yuan and Jiang Liuer fought alongside him from beginning to end.

In the dim study, facing the candlelight, they planned and schemed again and again, and endured countless long nights.

Thanks to the unremitting efforts of these three people, most of the grassroots officials in the court have now become princelings.

Back then, it was Xu Yuan who had the foresight to point out the key: emulate the path your majesty took to rise to prominence, starting from the grassroots and gradually accumulating connections and strength.

"After all, only by laying a solid foundation and waiting for the right time, even those in high positions and powerful positions will be forced to acknowledge the crown prince's leadership, even if they are unwilling. This is the only way to the throne of the emperor.

In Li Jingyou's mind, when his father was in power, the court was stable, the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and his political achievements were remarkable.

But in his opinion, a true emperor must not only have the ability to govern the country, but also have great talent and strategy, be able to tolerate everything, be decisive and resolute in dealing with things, and have the courage to expand territory and lead a prosperous era. However, he always felt that his father was a little lacking in these aspects.

The figure of his grandfather Li Shimin often appeared in his mind. Li Shimin spent his whole life in military service and created the prosperous Zhenguan era, which attracted all nations to pay tribute and made the people rich and healthy.

He is the role model emperor in Li Jingyou's mind and the person he wants to emulate.

In contrast, Li Chengqian acted in an absurd manner. Li Jingyou scoffed at his behavior and never thought of following in his footsteps.

Finally, the day of the grand court meeting arrived.

The atmosphere in the Tai Chi Hall was solemn and warm.

Many new faces appeared in the court. They were either newly promoted young officials with a glint of longing for a career in officialdom in their eyes, or senior officials from local areas, with a look of caution about the court situation.

Everyone, with their own thoughts in mind, dressed in court robes, lined up in an orderly manner, quietly waiting for the arrival of His Majesty.

Just then, a slight commotion was heard from the temple entrance.

The originally quiet court was suddenly disturbed.

Li Jingyou subconsciously looked up and saw a man striding into the hall with his head held high.

The man had an upright posture, and his eyes showed an innate pride and unruly nature. He was none other than the former King of Wu, Li Ke.

Li Ke's return was beyond everyone's expectations, but what was even more shocking was that he did not restrain his former sharpness at all. Not only did he not bow to anyone, but he held his head high and walked straight to Li Jingyou as if no one was around. He stood firmly in the position of the head of all officials, standing shoulder to shoulder with the highly respected Mr. Qi.

This action caused an uproar in the court, and everyone's eyes were focused on Li Ke as if attracted by a magnet.

The officials were whispering to each other, with surprise and confusion in their eyes.

Xu Jingzong, the Minister of Rites, had a hot temper to begin with, and at this moment he was so angry that his face turned red, and his beard was trembling slightly with anger.

Without hesitation, he took a large step forward, holding his tablet tightly in his hand. He pointed at Li Ke and shouted, "Your Highness, Prince Wu, how dare you stand before the Crown Prince? Are you plotting a rebellion?"

The voice was high-pitched and passionate, echoing in the hall, filled with full anger.

Li Ke slowly turned his head and his eyes fell on Xu Jingzong indifferently, with squinting eyes and disdain.

He spoke slowly, his voice lazily and casually, "Excuse me, who are you?"

When Xu Jingzong heard these contemptuous words, he felt a rush of blood to his head, veins popped up on his forehead, and his face turned red.

He suppressed the rage burning in his heart and said through gritted teeth, "Your Highness, Prince Wu, is truly forgetful! In the twelfth year of the Zhenguan reign, I was the Minister of Justice. Your Highness even greeted me back then. How could you have completely forgotten all about it today?"

As he spoke, he waved the tablet in his hand.

Li Ke raised the corner of his mouth slightly, pulling out a mocking smile, and said coldly: "So it's the Minister of Rites in person. I'm so sorry for the disrespect."

"But I really forgot. After all, not every cat or dog can catch my eye."

"Also, I am the younger brother of His Majesty, personally appointed by Emperor Taizong. Who gave you the guts to yell in front of me?"

After saying that, he turned his head casually and looked at Li Jingyou. A gentle smile appeared on his face, but there was an elusive meaning hidden in his eyes. "Nephew, you don't mind your uncle standing here, right?"

The tone was as gentle as a spring breeze, yet it also contained a sense of oppression that could not be refused.

Although Li Jingyou's heart was in turmoil and he was extremely dissatisfied with Li Ke's rude behavior, he could only force a smile on his face and said with a fake smile: "Nephew, of course, doesn't mind your uncle standing in front of me."

The smile was stiff on his face, looking particularly unnatural, as if it was a mask that was forcibly pasted on.

After receiving the response, Li Ke no longer paid any attention to Li Jingyou. Instead, he looked at Xu Jingzong again. His eyes instantly turned cold, as if covered with frost. "Did you hear that? His Highness the Crown Prince doesn't care, and you still need to bark like a dog in front of me? Back off!"

This was said without mercy.

As soon as these words were spoken, the court gasped. Everyone was amazed: "How arrogant! Too arrogant!" How dare Li Ke be so arrogant? Back when the retired emperor was alive, although Li Ke was also arrogant, he had never been so unscrupulous.

But now that Your Majesty is in power, he is so ostentatious. Isn't he really afraid of Your Majesty's blame?

Xu Jingzong was so humiliated by Li Ke that his face turned red and his whole body was shaking violently. The tablet in his hand also shook non-stop, as if it would fall at any time.

He pointed at Li Ke with a trembling finger, his voice sharp and piercing with anger: "Your Highness, Prince Wu, you have insulted an official of the imperial court in this way. I will definitely report you to His Majesty!"

As he said this, his whole body was twisted with anger. It was obvious that he was completely enraged by Li Ke, and the rage in his heart almost consumed him.

Li Ke looked relaxed, scratching his ears nonchalantly, looking at Xu Jingzong nonchalantly, his tone full of provocation: "Go ahead, my brother will be here soon, why don't you try to inquire about this?"