I have already established my power and prestige, so how did Li Shimin come back to life?

Changsun Wuji sat alone in the study, rubbing his temples, feeling his thoughts were in turmoil.

His Majesty's passing was so sudden, like a sudden storm, disrupting all his plans. He hadn't had time to prepare for many things, and the most urgent matter now was the issue of the crown prince position.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian is still in Xianyang. According to common sense, the throne of emperor is a foregone conclusion for him.

But when he thought of Li Chengqian, a cold light flashed in Changsun Wuji's eyes.

Neither Crown Prince Li Chengqian nor Prince of Wei Li Tai was a good candidate for emperor in his mind.

Li Chengqian had been the crown prince for such a long time. He was both the eldest son and the legitimate son, so people's hearts were on his side.

But he is obsessed with those weird things all day long and seems to have no interest in state affairs. Can such a person really be responsible for the Tang Dynasty?

Li Tai was smart and studious. He united a large number of children of nobles under the pretext of compiling books, and he had the shadow of a noble family behind him.

If he ascended the throne, the court would probably fall into the control of the aristocratic families, which is definitely not what Changsun Wuji wants to see.

No matter who succeeds to the throne between Li Chengqian and Li Tai, they will not be under his control.

Changsun Wuji knew very well the taste of power. If he wanted to maintain his power, he had to find an emperor who was easy to control.

Prince Jin Li Zhi is the best candidate in his mind, but now the crown prince is still alive, and the throne of emperor is almost in Li Chengqian's pocket. How can he let Li Zhi sit on that position?

Changsun Wuji closed his eyes and began to quickly search for a solution in his mind.

Now the situation seems to be under his control, but in fact it is full of dangers.

Is it possible to produce an imperial edict deposing the crown prince and then produce a will to allow Li Zhi to ascend the throne? But he also knew that this would not be an easy task.

To accomplish such a thing, I alone do not have enough power. Your Majesty's old ministers are not all dead yet. Old guys like Li Ji, Li Jing, Cheng Zhijie, and Fang Xuanling are still around. They are loyal to the Tang Dynasty and will never watch me do such a treasonous thing as forging an imperial edict.

I must find someone influential to support my plan, but where is this person?

"Prime Minister, Prince Li Tai of Wei is asking for a meeting at the door of the Prime Minister's residence!" Suddenly, the servant's announcement interrupted Changsun Wuji's thoughts.

Upon hearing this news, Zhangsun Wuji's eyes flashed. King Wei... you've arrived just in time!

Isn't this exactly the right-hand man he needs now? Although Li Tai has his own ambitions, as long as he is used properly, he might be able to serve his own purpose.

"Hurry up and invite His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei in!" Changsun Wuji said loudly. He straightened his clothes and prepared to welcome Li Tai's arrival.

"Uncle!" As soon as Li Tai entered the door, his face was full of smiles. He walked forward enthusiastically and took Changsun Wuji's hand affectionately.

"Your Highness, I dare not." Changsun Wuji cautiously withdrew his hand. He did not want to appear too close to Li Tai, so as not to cause unnecessary trouble.

But unexpectedly, as soon as he pulled his hand back, Li Tai grabbed it again.

"Uncle, what are you talking about? You are my mother's brother, my biological uncle!

"If a nephew has a problem, who else can he ask for help except his uncle?"

Li Tai held Changsun Wuji's hand tightly, his face full of smiles, but a hint of imperceptible cunning flashed in his eyes.

Hearing Li Tai's words, Changsun Wuji also raised his head and looked straight at Li Tai.

His eyes were like sharp eagle eyes, as if he could see through Li Tai's thoughts.

Li Tai met Changsun Wuji's eyes and felt as if his uncle saw through him. He felt panicked and could only keep smiling to ease the embarrassment.

"In that case, I am offended.