Chapter 221 Taking Back the Seal

Qinzheng Hall.

Li Shimin looked at the memorial handed over by Li Xiang and didn't know what to say in his heart. Before going to the southwest battlefield, Li Shimin thought this way. As long as Li Xiang made some achievements on the battlefield, Li Shimin would have to let him rise to the top. .

But after the war, Li Shimin suddenly discovered that Li Xiang had affected his rights, so he began to suppress Li Xiang in all aspects. He must have used too much force recently, and Li Xiang actually sent a resignation memorial.

Resigned as deputy commander of the Imperial City Division...

Wang De glanced secretly at the side, and then stood still. He didn't know how Li Shimin would treat this memorial. When the Imperial City Division was first established, it was definitely a dispensable yamen in Chang'an City. However, after this period of development, especially the various rules set by Li Xiang, the Imperial City Division has become an extremely powerful department.

Externally, he can monitor spies in the city, and internally, he can monitor court officials. Both internally and externally, he has become another knife in Li Shimin's hand. Sometimes the information detected is even more powerful than his men in black.

Under this situation, Li Shimin could never let Li Xiang continue to control it, so he thought about how to get it back. Unexpectedly, Li Xiang resigned himself.

"Copy this memorial and send it to Prince Wei's Mansion."

Li Shimin was very happy in his heart. His grandson was so discerning and saved him a lot of trouble. But it was hard to say about the second son. Let's copy this memorial first and see what the fat son thinks.

If Li Tai is smarter and sees Li Xiang's resignation letter, he should leave the Imperial City Department immediately. If he still doesn't leave, the big stick may hit him in the next moment. You can resign yourself and the emperor. It makes a big difference to exempt you from official duties.

"Xuanling, do you have something to say?"

Li Shimin glanced up just now. Fang Xuanling, who was working on the left, seemed to have something to say. The monarch and his ministers had become accustomed to this way of working. The prime minister looked at each memorial and the emperor saw that the two of them were reading the memorial together, and they could still discuss it. ,higher efficiency.

Fang Xuanling really wanted to say something, but didn't know how to say it. When it comes to the issue of heirs, no matter what your relationship with the emperor is, you can't talk nonsense. Maybe one sentence will make the emperor uneasy. If you think you have taken sides by then, your life will not be easy in the future.

"Wei Chen speculates that His Highness Changsun will continue to resign. If the errands of the Liaodong Division of the Ministry of War, General Zuo Shenwu, and the deputy commander of the Imperial City Division are all removed..."

Fang Xuanling is a smart man. He can only say half of some things. If he says everything, the emperor will feel a little uncomfortable. If the emperor doesn't understand what he is asking, we can give him a good explanation. This is you. I asked it myself, but I didn't say it myself. These are completely different things.

All three positions held by Li Xiang are very important. Even the least important deputy commander of the Liaodong Division is only temporarily unimportant. Sooner or later, the imperial court will use troops against Goguryeo. Once that happens, Liaodong will The deputy commander of the department is very popular.

Fang Xuanling also reminded Li Shimin that it is okay if you want to take away some of your grandson's rights, but don't forget that the people of the world are watching. If you go too far and take away all the errands, then You have to think carefully to see if what you did was wrong.

According to Li Shimin's idea a few days ago, he wanted to beat Li Xiang to the end, mainly because he is now in his prime, and it is okay to have a weaker heir, but if it threatens his own rights, even his own Neither can his grandson. Li Chengqian took this very seriously. After all, he had been the prince for many years.

Li Shimin wanted to get rid of General Zuo Shenwu, but he had no choice but to ask Fang Xuanling to make a promise to Li Xiang before. General Zuo Shenwu would still hang on Li Xiang's head, but Li Xiang could not lead the army himself. If it were to happen now If you take it away, firstly, the emperor's words will not count, and at the same time, Fang Xuanling will be involved. Secondly, some people in the army will not agree. Li Xiang has made such a great contribution in the southwest, so you can reward him in advance. I just want to take back my official position. Is there anyone who wants to be an emperor like that?

Although people in the army will not rebel, if things go on like this, people will be frightened. If there is a war in the future, will everyone still be able to sacrifice their lives?

"Have you read the memorial of the Yellow River Affairs Bureau?"

Li Shimin did not answer Fang Xuanling, nor did he continue talking about this matter, but instead mentioned another important matter.

"Wei Chen has seen that the affairs of the Yellow River are a major matter for the country..."

Fang Xuanling is a top-notch smart person. If Li Shimin doesn’t want to talk about this issue, then we won’t talk about it either. There are many important things in the court. It doesn’t matter where the emperor wants to deal with them first. Let’s be honest Just go ahead and do it.

East Palace.

As soon as Li Xiang's memorial was delivered, Wang De came to the East Palace.

"Your Highness, I'm really sorry that this old slave is here..."

In the past, when Wang De came, the emperor would give some rewards to Li Xiang, but this time he wanted to get back the seal of the Imperial City Division, so Wang De was a little embarrassed to say anything. Sending things is a happy thing for everyone, so take the things back. , isn’t this depriving others of their power?

"My lord, what's there to be embarrassed about? This is a very normal thing. When I was in glory, people from all over the dynasty came to congratulate me. Now it's nothing. My lord, please sit down for a moment. I'll let you down immediately." People bring it.”

Nowadays, the East Palace is also deserted and sparsely populated, and any disturbance in the court can spread quickly.

Li Xiang resigned as deputy commander of the Imperial City Department. The emperor did not waste even a day and immediately ordered the eunuch chief beside him to go to Li Xiang to get the seal. This was because he hoped that Li Xiang would leave the Imperial City Department as soon as possible.

"His Royal Highness has his own good fortune, and his health is not good this time. It is better to stay in the East Palace to recuperate. The court will always be able to use your Highness one day. I also heard that gold will shine everywhere."

Normally Wang De can't say so many words, but Wang De has already lined up with Li Xiang, and King Wei and the others also know that if they switch to another place this time, it's not that it's not possible, but that they will leave behind one person. Chao Qin Muchu was scolded, so Wang De was ready to make a desperate move and continue to side with Li Xiang.

"What the Eunuch Wang said is absolutely true. In addition to this seal, I also ask the Eunuch Wang to bring this memorial back..."

Li Xiang made another bargain...