The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 1003

Finally, the young eunuch said tremblingly, "Your Highness, it was Li Yuan. He's the one who orchestrated all of this."

"Please forgive me, Your Highness. I was truly forced into this situation."

Upon hearing this result, Xu Tian's true colors were instantly revealed.

He never expected that Li Yuan would do such a despicable thing.

If I hadn't discovered it early, none of the imperial physicians would have been able to cure Li Zhi.

Just when the truth of the matter had come to light, Xu Tian prepared to investigate the matter thoroughly. However, before he could conduct any further investigation, things took an unexpected turn.

Li Yuan summoned his trusted ministers to his study to discuss matters.

"My lord, you should know why I have summoned you here today."

It is common knowledge that he has always wanted the throne.

These officials were all his trusted advisors.

Of course, everyone knows it very well.

However, this is because Li Zhi is now the new emperor.

If he wants to obtain the throne, he must make some achievements.

If Li Zhizhen were to die because of this, then so be it.

However, things didn't go as planned, and Xu Tian interfered in the matter.

Then he would have to implement another plan.

"Your Highness, Xu Tianchao's power is growing stronger and stronger, and he has always supported the new emperor."

"Your Highness wants the throne again, but that won't be so easy. Unless Xu Tian is dismissed now."

They all knew very well that it was virtually impossible to dismiss Xu Tian, ​​after all, Xu Tian was a minister appointed by the late emperor to assist him.

Besides, he is a prince, and his power is growing. For them to think they can remove Xu Tian from office is simply wishful thinking.

Therefore, they now have to implement other plans to deal with Xu Tian.

Once Xu Tian is destroyed, Li Zhi will also fall.

Therefore, in order to overthrow Li Zhi, Xu Tian must be eliminated first.

"That's why I've summoned you all here today to discuss this matter. I no longer want to be trampled underfoot by that person; I want to become the supreme ruler."

His words were very clear: he wanted to be the ruler of a country, not a prince. Being second only to the emperor and above all others meant absolutely nothing to him.

Several trusted ministers also began to speak one after another.

Ultimately, their goal was to eliminate Xu Tian.

"My idea is that since I have already been granted the title of king, I can ask for my own fiefdom and leave Chang'an. This is just my way of retreating to advance."

Li Yuan believed that if he wanted to obtain the throne, he couldn't afford to confront the enemy head-on now.

Xu Tian was an extremely intelligent person and could easily see through their flaws.

Just like this time, they were so secretive, but Xu Tian still managed to find out.

Therefore, in order to withdraw from Xu Tian's sight, he must now apply for a fiefdom and leave Chang'an.

In the imperial court, due to Li Zhi's illness, Xu Tian took over the management of court affairs.

Li Yuan requested that he be granted a fiefdom.

In the imperial court, everyone was surprised. They hadn't expected Li Yuan to leave the capital at this time. Hadn't he always been very proactive in matters of state?