The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 786

This indicates that you understand.

The two went to the royal palace.

Li Er had already made ample preparations, and he appeared sickly and frail.

He looked like he was about to die.

Xu Tian couldn't help but praise his acting skills.

Li Chengqian knew nothing about it.

He burst into tears, "Father, what's wrong with you? How did you suddenly fall ill?"

Li Er casually made up an excuse and stared intently into his son's eyes.

It seems this kid doesn't know anything about Li Tai.

He didn't intend to tell him either.

The fact that Li Tai was deposed was known throughout the country.

But none of the common people dared to spread the word.

Because Li Tai is currently among the common people.

Yes, everyone thinks it's impossible for Li Er to actually kill his own son.

Let him stay in the human world; perhaps one day we can invite him back.

The following day, the eunuch beside Li Er read out the imperial decree.

Li Chengqian replaced Li Er as regent.

However, there was no one in the imperial court whom he could suppress.

Those ministers didn't take him seriously at all.

Li Er now has no idea whether his illness is real or fake.

Because of his previous feigned illness, many officials in the court were hesitant to believe him.

They were afraid that Li Er was faking illness this time as well.

At first, everyone pretended to submit to the crown prince.

But soon, these guys revealed their true colors.

"Your Highness, a plague has broken out in a small town outside Chang'an. This matter has been stalled for several days. If it continues like this, it will surely incite public outrage."

The world is now at peace.

What I fear most is incurring public anger.

If the people rebel, then the world will be in chaos.

"Your Highness, a few days ago, bandits were rampant in the western part of the town. I wonder how you plan to deal with it?"

"Your Highness, several murder cases have recently occurred in Chang'an City, and they have remained unsolved. The people involved have now filed lawsuits."

"Your Highness, His Majesty has already mentioned a tax reduction policy. When will it be implemented?"

Several ministers stepped forward.

They talked about their respective problems.

Although Li Chengqian had already witnessed the power of these people.

He handles these matters with ease.

But today, do these ministers not feel like they are deliberately making things difficult for him?

What else is there to do? Everything has piled up until now to be dealt with.

Before Li Chengqian could speak, Li You had already stepped forward.

"Lord Wang, what tax reduction policy are you talking about? How come I, a prince, know nothing about this?"

Li You was already somewhat uneasy about Li Chengqian's return.

He was even quite dissatisfied with Li Chengqian's involvement in government affairs this time.

He felt that Li Er had always been thinking about the crown prince.

What else is there to say? They want to establish a new heir.

That's just an excuse.

If he really has such thoughts.

Why would they let Li Chengqian come back when he was seriously ill?

Li You had many doubts in his mind.

As soon as he finished speaking, the official immediately clasped his hands in a deep bow, almost prostrating himself on the ground.

"It's normal for the Fifth Prince to be involved; after all, this was all decided by the cabinet."

This Lord Wang even brought out the cabinet.

They certainly wouldn't dare offend the Fifth Prince, but the cabinet ministers were a different story.