Chapter 5 Shows of Goodwill from All Parties

The society in the early Tang Dynasty was different from that of the Ming and Qing dynasties. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, the status of the prince was very high. Regardless of whether you were the prime minister or the cabinet bachelor, you had to kneel down when you saw the prince.

But in the society of the Tang Dynasty, the princes and dukes were both genuine. These heroes all had the title of duke. When they met, they only had to hand over their hands. Besides, these people were all old brothers of Li Shimin, let alone an emperor like Li Xiang. Even if they are brothers Li Tai and Li Zhi, they must salute when they see them.

After Li Shimin's children and these heroes, everyone usually plays together without any regard for etiquette.

Only Li Chengqian, who became the prince, was different, but no one in front or behind dared to accept the great gift from these princes.

"Lord Xiangguo."

Li Xiang also hurriedly returned the gift. If others see Li Xiang standing still, it may be disrespectful to his elders. Sooner or later, Li Shimin will pull him and scold him.

"His Royal Highness opened a palace and built a government office. This is the first time among the emperors of the Tang Dynasty. When the palace is built, I will invite you to have a glass of wine."

Fang Xuanling didn't talk much in normal times, but it was quite difficult to be able to say something like this. It was impossible for him to say anything else to Li Xiang in the hall, and then left after saying these words.

During the Zhenguan period, he and Du Ruhui were known as Fangmou Duduan. He was considered Li Shimin's right-hand man and an important minister among the important ministers. He came to show his favor to Li Xiang. This was the first time during the Zhenguan period.

Officials at all levels also came over one after another. Li Xiang had indeed saved his life just now. Without a strategy, I don’t know how many people would have been demoted to common people at this moment. Their gratitude was also from the bottom of their hearts. of.

No matter how scared Li Chengqian was at this moment, he had to straighten his body and not tremble in front of the minister.

Finally, most of the people went out. Li Chengqian looked at a person in the distance with some fear, that was his uncle Changsun Wuji.

It is said that the mother is the uncle. After the death of Empress Changsun, Changsun Wuji also remembered his sister's instructions and devoted himself to assisting his nephew. He was stricter with him than Li Shimin. Who knew that Li Chengqian's relatives, the villain Yuan Xianchen, and his uncle and nephew were also Being strangers, Changsun Wuji had no choice but to choose between Wei Wang Li Tai and Jin Wang Li Zhi for the new crown prince's support.

If Li Xiang had not appeared, Jin King Li Zhi would have been elected as the new crown prince of the Tang Dynasty, but now Li Xiang's appearance has changed the selection of the new crown prince.

"uncle."

"Uncle."

Facing Empress Changsun's biological brother, father and son stood obediently. In this court, apart from Li Shimin, Changsun Wuji may have the most right to speak out against them.

"Sit back and reflect on your mistakes, and don't cause any more trouble. Today's opportunity is hard-won, do you know that?"

Changsun Wuji's voice was not loud, but he was very stern. Looking at his eldest nephew, he felt that iron could not become steel.

"I obey my uncle's instructions."

Even if Li Chengqian is messing around, he has walked a circle today at the critical moment of life and death. Li Shimin did not pursue him for treason. This is because of Li Xiang's face. If he continues to mess around, it is probably a dead end, and after today , his East Palace will definitely be strictly controlled.

He also felt the changes. In the past, his uncle would not even say a word to him. It could be said that he was extremely disappointed. People are so mean. In the past, when his uncle taught him a harsh lesson, Li Chengqian felt disgusted. But today, he was a little touched. I wish my uncle could educate me more.

"Come to my house for dinner at noon tomorrow."

Naturally, this sentence was not addressed to Li Chengqian, but to Li Xiang. Everyone knew that Li Chengqian had been banned by the emperor, and it was still unclear whether he could leave the East Palace in the future!

"Father, let's go back."

Even if Li Chengqian is ineffective, he is still the father of this body, and at the critical moment just now, Li Chengqian also wanted to defend Li Xiang. Unfortunately, he no longer has the right to speak in the court, and only has the empty title of prince.

Li Chengqian was disabled, one leg was lame, and it was quite inconvenient to walk. At this moment, he could only hold on to Li Xiang's young body, and the father and son walked out little by little.

"You cannot follow me back to the East Palace."

When he walked out of the hall, Li Chengqian looked around and saw that there was no one around him, and suddenly said this.

"What about me?"

If he didn't go back to the East Palace, Li Xiang wouldn't have any place to live here.

"There is also a separate garden in the city, you go there."

Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and immediately found a place for his son. The East Palace is now an ominous place. His son has just made a good start in the court. If he follows him back to the East Palace, it may be an ominous sign. Who will be there in the future? Will you follow him? The most important thing is that he is afraid that his dirty deeds will affect his son. He didn't pay attention to this before. Now that his son has become a talented person, those scandalous things will naturally have to be covered up.

"Father, if I don't return to the East Palace at this time, a big disaster will happen."

According to normal people's thinking, one should indeed stay away from the East Palace, but Li Shimin is very shrewd. He is still watching from a high place. He rewarded Li Xiang heavily today. If Li Xiang turns around and draws a clear line with his father, that would be heartless. Unrighteous people, can such people be of great use? What Li Shimin wants is a flesh-and-blood successor, so as to avoid the tragedy of Xuanwu Sect.

If Li Xiang had nothing to say in the past if the new palace was built, it was normal. After all, the emperor gave the order, but now the construction of the new palace has not begun, and Li Xiang is not yet an adult, so he can only live in the East Palace. .

In this era, all parents are valued. No matter how good your parents are, you cannot dislike your parents. If you live somewhere else because you are afraid of being implicated, then Li Xiang's future will be over.

"But if you continue to live in the East Palace, everyone in the court will avoid you. How can you fight with your second uncle? And your ninth uncle is not a simple person. Although your third uncle Wu Wang Li Ge has the blood of the previous dynasty, I am deeply loved by my father and have the possibility of becoming a prince. These people all have a human face and a beast heart, and they have given me many obstacles over the years. If it weren't for them, how could I be like this?"

Li Chengqian said aggrievedly. He also wanted to re-establish his position in front of his son and blame the mistakes on several brothers. However, seeing Li Xiang's unbelieving look, Li Chengqian didn't know how to convince his son for a while. Alas, I have been so ridiculous these years. I hope that the relationship between father and son can be improved in the future.

Li Xiang looked at Li Chengqian at this moment and said that this prince was useless, but in fact he was very capable. Jin Wang Li Zhi was a few years older than him. To put it bluntly, he was just a little kid now, but Li Chengqian had already seen clearly that the little kid was not simple. , Li Chengqian is also a capable person, but even if he doesn't use it in the right place, he will have to think of giving his old father something to do in the future and separate him from the garbage.

Of course Li Xiang knew that King Li Zhi of Jin was not an easy man. If he was really as loyal as he appeared, how could he become the emperor?

Born in this royal family, who is the most economical person? But it doesn't matter what kind of lamp you are now. This world will belong to us in the future, and the Tang Dynasty will become more powerful. The whole world is not the king's land, and the shore of the land is not the king's ministers.

Wherever the sun and moon shine, wherever the wind and rain come, no one dares to disobey! Gu wants to become the first king in history.

Li Xiang finally returned to the East Palace with the prince.

At the same time, the two young eunuchs quietly went to the emperor's palace and reported what they had just seen...