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Chapter 929 Luo Su’s real plan!
The autumn rain was pattering, and the dark wooden windows were wet with raindrops, showing traces of blurred stains. The windows were not closed tightly, leaving gaps. The cool breeze mixed with moist rain blew in and fell on Li Chengqian's face.

He sat blankly in front of the window, not knowing what he was thinking in his mind. The rain that fell in made his prince's robe a little wet and stuck to his body, chilling his bones.

The maid of the East Palace tried her best to hide her body and remained silent.

"Beep, beep."

A burst of footsteps came in from outside. Upon hearing this sound, the eyes of several maids suddenly lit up. The most likely person who dared to walk like this in the East Palace was Luo Juncheng, Prince of Zhou County.

Luo Juncheng walked into the inner hall and saw Li Chengqian sitting in front of the window in a daze. He sighed slightly and walked over, and saw a note scattered around Li Chengqian.

He picked it up and saw that it was indeed His Majesty who had reprimanded him again. He rolled up his sleeves, closed the window that could not help letting in the wind, and then ordered: "Go and get a set of clean and thick clothes for the prince to put on." ”

Gong'e quickly responded.

After changing his clothes, Luo Juncheng sat directly on the armchair and said, "Prince, this is just a slight scolding. There is no father in the world who doesn't scold his son. Don't take it to heart."

Li Chengqian was silent for a long time, a trace of hatred flashed across his face, and he gritted his teeth and was about to speak. When Luo Juncheng saw this, he immediately knew that Li Chengqian was going to say something rebellious, or at least something extremely dissatisfied with King Wei. He interrupted sharply, "Prince, please be careful what you say!"

He narrowly escaped death in Mobei. There are wolves outside. If you are not careful, you will die. Chang'an is at least safe, and the crown prince's position..."

nothing to say. "

My father really wants to establish King Wei as the crown prince. Jun Cheng, I can't deceive myself anymore, and you can't deceive yourself anymore. This is the reality. My position as the prince is really coming to an end. "

Every time Li Chengqian thinks about what he said afterwards, he will regret it, but when he really faces those things, he will still make mistakes. The fog covers his eyes, and he can only rely on his own wisdom to break the situation.

The same is true for me. No matter what happens to you, I will hold the knife for you. As long as you don't betray our commitment and friendship, I will always do so.

King Wei...

And his ability in power struggle and adaptability is insufficient.

Li Chengqian held Luo Juncheng's hand instead, his eyes sparkling and full of determination, "Chang'an is the end of the world for me. My father said a few days ago that he will never depose me as the crown prince. This means a lot to me." , but there was no comfort at all. Instead, I felt that the noose around my neck became even tighter.

Li Chengqian was interrupted by the sudden stern voice, and looked at Luo Juncheng. He saw Luo Juncheng's eyes were wide open and his face was extremely serious, "Prince, don't let anger blind your mind, don't say those things that will Don't say words that hurt people's hearts, don't say things that will be exaggerated, and don't let things lead to an unpredictable future.

If he really didn’t want to make King Wei the crown prince, then there would be no need to say these words at all. He would just have to enfeoff King Wei like King Yan did. Now that he is doing this and still doting on King Wei, isn’t he giving King Wei time? To cultivate power?

Luo Juncheng's mentality was very good, especially with Li Chengqian, a prince who was always flirtatious and manic, so he felt that it was no big deal.

The atmosphere in the palace was a little stagnant. Li Chengqian exposed some things hidden under the water. Luo Juncheng did not answer. Instead, he stood up and walked to the door of the palace. He looked around and saw that the partition wall had no ears and creaked. He closed the door and said, "Prince, the road to King Yan is not easy.

The sound of rain outside gradually became louder. It was autumn rain and cold. Even with the windows closed, a chill gradually came in.

When people are smartest, it is after the fact. The so-called hindsight means that after looking at the whole picture from God's perspective, the IQ and ability will soar to an unimaginable level.

Li Chengqian opened his mouth and slowly shed tears, "Father...

Li Chengqian slowly loosened his grip on Luo Juncheng's hand. Luo Juncheng shook it off and said softly: "Prince, go see the Imperial Preceptor. Maybe the Imperial Preceptor can give us some advice."

Li Chengqian didn't have these three most important abilities. He was a bit anxious, and he didn't have the talent that Li Shimin liked. As soon as he was provoked, he fell into the trap set by Li Tai, and that's how he got to where he is now.

Don't even think about staying in Chang'an. It's basically like Wu Zhao's father, who found a state south of the Yangtze River, served as governor or governor, and then changed places every two or three years.

No, there's nothing more to say.

Li Chengqian understood that if he lost power, Luo Juncheng's political future would basically be over.

Luo Juncheng didn't care, he lay down casually, "Prince, you don't have to say that. During the Han Dynasty, Marquis Ying Wen was the most trusted minister of Emperor Gao of the Han Dynasty. Everyone thought that he would eventually assist the young master and become Gu Ming." Minister, but in the end Ying Wenhou became the minister of Gu Ming of Han King Liu Ruyi, Ying Wenhou did not care.

Li Chengqian said directly: "Among all the brothers, the one I envy the most is King Yan. He doesn't need to be in Chang'an, scheming with people like King Wei, doesn't need to please his father, drinks wine and eats meat every day, and can still really do things and master them." Great power, how can I be like me now, trapped here, listening to those people reprimanding me every day?

Luo Juncheng asked for a blanket to cover him, then pointed at Li Chengqian and said, "Cover the prince too, and serve two cups of hot tea."

Prince, I will always stand by your side. Now, get rid of those emotional words and speak the true words in your heart. "

Luo Juncheng's pupils shrank, he stared at Li Chengqian and said, "Prince, do you know what you are talking about?"

Luo Juncheng pulled Li Chengqian and whispered: "That's enough, Prince, that's enough, don't say any more. I know, I know everything, but what do you want to do? Put away those thoughts and remember what my father said. You Be a good son and your Majesty will be a good father."

National Division.

Li Chengqian fell into a long silence again. He looked at Luo Juncheng's eyebrows and wanted to cheer up, but his body slumped again, "It's my incompetence that has caused trouble for you."

Eh?
Thinking of Li Ke, Li Chengqian suddenly became excited, "Juncheng, do you think I can be like King Yan?"

"Uncle."

I implicated you. "

Li Chengqian no longer wanted to say anything more. He had gradually accepted his current fate. The anger in his heart had been suppressed by Luo Xuanye and his son. He knew that he could not go to the step of rebellion, and his future was gloomy. Seeing that Not any light.

After Luo Juncheng drank a cup of hot tea, he suddenly said: "If it was in Bangzhou, every prince could get a fief and then go to govern his own country, but now only the prince can get everything, and the rest The prince will serve as an assistant to the ministers. If you, prince, could govern the people on the land, it might not be like this. "

The reason why Li Chengqian has reached this point step by step is because his advantage is not the position of heir. In this position, he does not need to govern the country or have military talents, but needs a stable character to please his father. ability, and the acumen to deal with challenges.

Although Li Chengqian has many shortcomings, he is not without advantages, otherwise Luo Xuanye would not always help him. He is generous and sincere. In the past, some of the Guanlong nobles had a classic habit of not valuing human life, and they were also criticized. correct.

It's like this today, every day. "

Hearing what Luo Juncheng said, the light in Li Chengqian's eyes lit up for a moment, and then went out again. That era has passed. Not to mention him as the prince, among his younger brothers, only King Yan is the only one who can truly rule the land. People, the price is that they can no longer return to Chang'an.

Li Chengqian nodded hurriedly. He still remembered that the Imperial Master had visited him several times. Perhaps he was also very different to the Imperial Master.

Do they think I don't know that even ordinary people outside are spreading rumors that I am a cripple?
Even if they don't say it on the surface, they must be laughing at me in their hearts. It is a joke for a person like me to ascend the throne of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty. When envoys from various countries come to visit them, they see that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty is actually a cripple. It is simply a loss of dignity. My father must have thought about this problem. Even if he doesn’t say it, I know it. "

This means that the Luo family has a profound heritage and strong political power. If an ordinary minister encounters a mean and unkind king, he will basically be implicated in a political incident and become a victim of political struggle.

"Jun Cheng, it seems that I really have no future.

"Jun Cheng, come with me to see the Imperial Master. With you here, I feel more at ease."

……

In the Lingtian Pavilion, sandalwood is slowly blowing, and large-scale maps are either hung on the curtains in the palace, or spread directly on the ground. They are magnificent and have a feeling that the mountains, rivers, and the country are all in the palace.

Li Chengqian knelt down in front of Luo Su nervously. After he arrived at Lingtian Pavilion, he suddenly realized what he was doing and what he was talking about when he came to see the Imperial Master.
Could it be that, Imperial Master, you can keep my position as the crown prince?

That's really a joke. The Imperial Master never pays attention to these things. He doesn't even take a look at most of the affairs of the Tang Dynasty. He will only appear at the imperial meeting of the Political Affairs Hall and the Great Court Meeting when it comes to major events related to the dynasty and empire. .

In other words, until the day when he, the prince, does not become the emperor, he is just a little shrimp to this imperial master.

He cast his eyes at Luo Juncheng. Luo Jun took it seriously and gave him a reassuring look. Then he bowed directly to Luo Su, "Old Ancestor, the prince has some doubts. He feels that as the prince of a country, he always sits in front of Luo Su. Chang'an City is of no use to the country. He wants to follow the example of King Yan in guarding the north and make some substantial contributions and merits to the Tang Dynasty. I don't know if it is feasible. Your wisdom is profound and I think you can give him some light. "

Luo Su said calmly: "No, the prince is the reserve of the country. The most important thing is safety and stability. What should I do if the prince is outside, there are changes in the palace, and someone tries to make an edict? What if there are treacherous ministers like Zhao Gao and Li Si who support Hu Hai?" What should we do if a person like that comes to power?

If the prince stays in Chang'an, he will be isolated from both inside and outside. It is absolutely impossible to go out. Your Majesty and I told King Yan to guard the north because King Yan cannot inherit the throne. It is better to release him early and give full play to his abilities. "

Luo Su simply rejected the prince's idea, which made Li Chengqian feel depressed. However, Luo Juncheng asked again: "Ancestor, is there really no other way?"

Luo Su narrowed his eyes slightly and said: "Prince can't do it, but other identities can."

boom!
This sentence was like a thunderous explosion, hitting Li Chengqian's ears directly. He was not stupid, of course he knew what Luo Su was talking about. Feeling a little dizzy, he opened his mouth, but couldn't count the words.

The Imperial Preceptor wants him to give up his position as Crown Prince!

Li Chengqian's mind was in chaos, but the decisive talent from the Li family's bloodline suddenly came to the back of his mind, "Master, if I am really willing to give up my position as prince, can you really let me leave Chang'an?" ?”

For Li Chengqian, what he gave up was something that was no longer his. He thought it was worth it in exchange for a bright future.

At least, you no longer have to think about how to save yourself!
He clenched his fists tightly and then slowly loosened them, giving up the inheritance rights of an empire. This was a decision that was difficult for anyone to make, but Li Chengqian had actually thought about it many, many times.

He told Luo Juncheng before that he envied King Yan, and he really envied him. That was his dream, to gallop on the vast grassland, instead of staying here, watching the sword above his head chop off bit by bit. His own head will also affect everyone around him.

In Lingtian Pavilion, the sound of candlelight crackling, Li Chengqian's heavy breathing, Luo Juncheng was silent, Luo Su looked at him with interest, and smiled for a long time: "You go back first."

Li Chengqian's heart skipped a beat and he didn't understand what the Imperial Master meant, but he still got up and left.

……

After the two of them left, a woman came out from behind the screen. It was Luo Junwei. As soon as she came out, she asked in shock: "Grandfather, did I hear correctly just now?"

This melon is simply too explosive. The dignified prince actually wants to take the initiative to go out and seek vassal status, even giving up the position of prince. Since ancient times, this kind of thing has almost never happened.

"Li Chengqian still has a sense of danger, or maybe people around him have told him that he had a premonition that he was really in danger, and it was impossible to use the Xuanwu Sect's methods when facing Li Shimin, so he thought of being an extrovert, and in He still knows the principle of dying within and being safe outside.”

Luo Junwei was even more shocked, "Ancestor, do you also think that the emperor wants to depose the prince? The emperor should not do that. The last time I saw the emperor, he..."

As Li Shimin's favorite princess, Luo Junwei often saw Li Shimin. She personally felt that Li Chengqian's position as prince was not so unstable.

Luo Su stood up, the hem of his loose robe dragging on the ground, "We must look at the problem from a dynamic perspective. The relationship between the emperor and the prince is slipping towards the abyss over time, and those who can change this situation are already dead. .

Then the future is destined.

I think the emperor's body can live for many years, but the prince cannot last that long.

Have you visited her? "This she is naturally Wu Zhao. If Luo Junwei has a chance, she will come to the palace to visit her.

Luo Junwei no longer thought about the prince's question. When Luo Su asked, she nodded and sighed: "I'm a little haggard than the last time I saw him. The palace is really not a good place to raise people."

Luo Su put his hands behind his hands and moved forward slowly: "People are like flowers. No matter how delicate a flower is, it will become haggard when it is in the dark. It is hoped that there will be a ray of light to save itself. If someone can fill this position, That will remain in my heart for the rest of my life.

After that, you can take over your aunt's place and be the palace historian, so that you will have more time to contact Wu Zhao. "

Eh?
Luo Junwei's eyes shone brightly, "Ancestor, is it really possible?"

Luo Susaran smiled and said: "What's wrong with this? I'm afraid the emperor will feel relieved if you are asked to record the affairs of the harem. You are his most beloved niece."

Luo Junwei's eyebrows flew up, and her whole person suddenly became alive. As a member of the Luo family, she has a sacred feeling for the history books. What she admires most is that her aunt Luo Xuanjing is able to preside over the compilation of history books, and now , she also had such an opportunity.

Luo Junwei left in a hurry. Luo Su recalled Li Chengqian's words just now, reorganized the plan in his mind, and suddenly sneered, "It's really interesting. It's true. If you don't fight with me, no one in the world can fight with you. Wu Zhao, you The marriage has come.”

……

Li Shimin lay half-recumbent in Lingtian Pavilion very relaxedly.

Luo Su was also half lying down.

It was very quiet in the palace, except for the sound of clinking dishes when the palace maid was making tea, like a piece of music.

When the heat started to rise, Li Shimin took a sip from the tea cup and said with relief: "This winter is really cold. I don't know if the charcoal I asked the Ministry of Revenue to send to the people of Chang'an has been delivered. Don't be cold after the snow." dead."

The thirteenth year of Zhenguan has gradually passed, and it has been another year of fruitful governance. "The auspicious snow heralds a good year, and the coming year will definitely be a good year. I hope that it will be like this every year, and all the people in the world can live a good life."

Li Shimin looked at his country from a distance here, and the more he thought about it, the more pleased he became, "Master, what do you think of my governance over the years?"

Luo Su laughed loudly, "How is the emperor's governance? The people of the world have already told you. For so many years in Zhenguan, there has not been a popular uprising with more than a thousand people. This is already very clear. If you persist for a few more years, your The prosperous age will surpass those in history and become a new benchmark.”

Li Shimin was overjoyed when he heard this, "That old boy Wei Zheng, sometimes I want to show off, but he insists on saying more. I want to go to Mount Tai to become a Zen monk, but he doesn't allow me, saying that it is a waste of people and money."

"In the end, the emperor still didn't go."

Li Shimin sighed and said: "Wei Zheng is right. On the two thousand-mile journey from Chang'an to Mount Tai, I don't know how many officials are required to receive them. It is really a waste of people and money. I have to accumulate several years to fight a war, so as not to let the people down." The family has no food left to go on an expedition. There is no point in purely showing off one's achievements, so forget it.

There is no need to go to Mount Tai for my achievements. King Su will give me the most fair evaluation. Forget it, forget it. What do I have to argue with a country bumpkin?

Come, Imperial Master, let us drink tea from this cup together. "

In this world, only Li Shimin can talk to Luo Su on an equal footing.

After Luo Su drank the hot tea, Li Shimin poured it for the two of them, and then Luo Su said leisurely: "Does the emperor want to change the prince?"

"Pfft! Cough cough cough!"

Li Shimin squirted all the tea aside in one gulp and coughed heavily. Except for the two of them, there was no one else in the hall.

Li Shimin stared at Luo Su, "What the Imperial Master is talking about, I have no such intention."

Luo Su Panhuan glanced at Li Shimin and said, "It seems like it's really happening."

Li Shimin was a little annoyed, "Master, don't make such a joke, the prince is the crown prince, I..."

Luo Su said calmly, "Your Majesty, please do not say anything against your will. To me, truth and falsehood cannot escape my eyes."

Li Shimin was silent for a moment, "Occasionally I have such thoughts, but I know it is wrong, so I never thought of putting it into practice, so I really have no idea of ​​changing the prince."

Luo Su once again used his sword to seal his throat, "Ten years ago, you were full of joy and wanted Li Chengqian to inherit your empire in the future.

Five years ago, in order to express your determination, you made Qingyang serve as the crown prince's Taishi and Prince's Taibao.

Three years ago, you still wanted Li Chengqian to succeed you.

Last year, you treated Wei King Li Tai as a talented son.

But now, the idea of ​​deposing the crown prince and establishing King Wei as the crown prince occasionally arises in your mind.

Time is such a great existence. "

A real sword to seal the throat!
Luo Su simply listed Li Shimin's attitude changes in different timelines and let Li Shimin break his defense.

Only such a strong contrast can make Li Shimin feel the subtle changes in himself.

Li Shimin really broke through the defense.

Fire was about to burst out of his nostrils, but in front of him was Luo Su, so he could only hold it back, "What the Imperial Master means is that I will definitely hate the prince even more in the future, and then abolish his throne?"

He is my son, how could I do that? The fate of deposed princes has never been good since ancient times, I will not..."

Luo Su seemed to have done nothing, "You are an excellent king, as excellent as Emperor Xiaowen of the Han Dynasty."

Emperor Xiaowen of Han Dynasty.

What happened between the extremely famous deposed prince, King Li of Jiujiang of the Han Dynasty, and Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty happened to Emperor Xiaowen of the Han Dynasty.

Li Shimin asked himself, if he were in the position of Emperor Xiaowen of the Han Dynasty, he would do the same thing, then the current prince...

"National Master, what you said is probably right."

Li Shimin thought for a long time and had to admit this in pain. If the prince continued to be so ridiculous, he would have to be cruel and abolish the prince in the end.

"It seems that the Imperial Preceptor is here today for this matter. Although I don't know why the Imperial Preceptor is involved in establishing the crown prince, just tell me if you have anything to say."

Li Shimin felt a little depressed all of a sudden. He was like this when it came to his sons.

too difficult.

It is more difficult than fighting a war or handling state affairs.

"Remember what I once said? There is one thing that you cannot accept, but you have to accept. One thing that is difficult for you to make a choice is this."

Li Shimin suddenly recalled that Luo Su had said this to him a long time ago. He had been guessing. Now that he thought about it, it turned out that the Imperial Preceptor had expected this day. "Can the Imperial Preceptor predict the future?"

Luo Su shook his head, "It's not a prediction of the future, but a reasonable speculation. When the river opens here, the direction of the water flow is determined. The same is true for people. If you don't change your character, the emperor, and neither will the prince, then the result will be destined.

I tell you today, not some other day in the past, and you must know why. "

Li Shimin said bitterly: "Because of my current attitude towards the prince, I will agree with what the Imperial Master said today. If it were in the past, I would not agree. This is the right time for the Imperial Master to say it."

Luo Su didn't say anything, just poured a cup of tea and pushed it to Li Shimin. This was acquiescing to Li Shimin's words.

Something can only succeed at the right time.

After all, Li Shimin was an outstanding emperor. Although he was severely traumatized by Luo Su's direct revelation of his inner thoughts, he still managed to hold on and said: "I know that the Imperial Preceptor will not participate in the matter of establishing the crown prince. I must be the Imperial Preceptor." There are more important things to say to me. It’s better to choose the day than to hit it, so let’s talk about it here.

Hope that's good news. "

Li Shimin knew Luo Su quite well now. Why could he tell Luo Su his true feelings so easily? Because Luo Su really didn't care.

"Emperor, what do you think of Li Jing?"

Li Shimin pondered after hearing this and said: "The sharpest knife in the Tang Dynasty is so sharp that I feel like a gleam on my back.

I'm not afraid of what he does, but if I'm not in good health, it would be best for Li Jing to accompany me to the underworld and conquer the world. "

This actually meant that Li Jing was to be taken away. Li Jing was older but in good health, which made Li Shimin feel a little incredible. After all, the other generals were in average health.

If Li Jing did not die of illness on his own, Li Shimin thought that he must take Li Jing away before his death and let him "die" with dignity.

This can be regarded as a battle between monarch and minister, giving Li Jing the last dignity.

At this point in time, Li Shimin can still do this, which is really worthy of Li Jing, that is, Li Shimin. If it were any other king, Li Jing would definitely die.

"Li Jing is not only a sword for the Tang Dynasty, but also a sword for Zhu Xia. It would be a pity if it was broken into the hands of one of our own people."

Ok?
Li Shimin looked at Luo Su with some confusion. Even if Li Jing was capable, how could the Imperial Master care about a person's life or death?

Besides, Li Jing can't be used. This was what the Imperial Preceptor himself said back then. What does this mean now?
"Li Jing is now the Prince Shaobao. Many people have forgotten this identity. He stays behind closed doors. It is really a waste of his military ability that has ranked among the top ten throughout the ages.

If you, the emperor, really want to depose the prince, how will you deal with Li Jing, the prince's minor security guard?
It's better to pack them both up and take them away. "

After saying that, Luo Su stood up and said, "The Emperor, please follow me."

Li Shimin stood up with doubts on his face and followed Luo Su into a side hall of Lingtian Pavilion.

As soon as he walked into the hall, he saw countless Kanyu maps hanging, most of which he had never seen before.

"Is this the Kang State and other places further west in the Western Region? I seem to have seen similar maps."

Li Shimin asked, pointing to a map of Kanyu.

(End of this chapter)