The First National Preceptor of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 799

These days, Li You is becoming increasingly arrogant.

The other princes disliked him, but none of them dared to provoke him.

He knew that he had already won over many people in the court.

No one dared to offend him easily.

The Prince's Residence.

"Your Highness, what do you think will happen to His Highness the Crown Prince's position if this matter continues to develop?"

They knew that if things continued to develop in this way, the Crown Prince's position would be in jeopardy.

But no one dared to actually speak out.

They all acted as if they were mute.

Now, their only hope is that Li Er will get better soon.

When the Grand Tutor mentioned this matter, he let out a long sigh.

Xu Tian had his servants refill his cup of tea.

"Grand Tutor, the court today is no longer the same as it used to be. Now we just need to let things take their course."

The Grand Tutor, not one to change his mind based on the wind, naturally felt that the matter had become more complicated.

They all hoped that Li Er would recover quickly.

As for those opportunistic ministers, they would fawn over any prince who showed any ability.

So now, most of the court officials have been won over by Li You, and the majority of them are in great pain.

in the hall.

The ministers, incited by Li You, stepped forward one by one to expel Li Chengqian from his position as crown prince.

"The Regent is simply not capable of bearing the position of Crown Prince. Now that His Majesty is critically ill, we hope that the Crown Prince will abdicate on his own."

A minister stepped forward and spoke with an air of fearlessness.

He completely disregarded Li Chengqian's current status.

Right after this minister finished speaking, two more ministers stepped forward and bowed with their hands clasped.

"The Minister is right. The Crown Prince is indeed incompetent. This important task should be entrusted to a prince who is both virtuous and talented."

"Your Majesty has long harbored the intention to depose and install the Crown Prince. If that is the case, then even Your Majesty believes that the Crown Prince lacks the ability to do so."

Upon hearing the ministers' words, Li Chengqian frowned slightly.

Just as he was about to speak, Xu Tian suddenly spoke up.

"Have you ministers forgotten what it means to be a ruler and what it means to be a subject?"

"Do you realize that you've completely forgotten about the so-called ruler and his subjects?"

"You say the Crown Prince lacks the ability to oversee the country? Which prince do you think is capable of doing so?"

"Now that the Crown Prince is overseeing the country, that's His Majesty's decree. Do you all think His Majesty lacks vision? Or do you believe that each of you is smarter than His Majesty?"

Xu Tian immediately stood up and debated with the court officials to defend Li Chengqian.

The ministers were speechless for a moment after being spoken to.

If they refute Xu Tian's words, it means they think the Emperor is not smart enough.

If they don't refute it, then it means that these ministers are wrong.

Li You gritted his teeth and stepped forward.

"Your Excellency, if you wish to prove your abilities before the court, now is an opportunity."

Xu Tian could tell from Li You's tone that his motives were not pure.

Sure enough, after Li You finished speaking, he immediately mentioned...

"The floods in Jingbei have left many people homeless. Why doesn't Your Highness go there to manage the situation and prove your abilities?"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the ministers who were standing on his side stepped forward.

One by one, they became sycophants.

"The Fifth Prince is right. If the Crown Prince agrees to go to the flood-stricken area to prove his abilities, that will silence the gossip."