Chapter 402: Everyone is confused...
"We haven't seen each other for several years, and I don't know many of the old ministers I know anymore!"
Li Yuan's words made Li Shimin's face stiffen, but he soon returned to normal.
The people below were even more afraid to show their anger, for fear of being noticed.
Li Yuan may have said this, but others didn't think so! What do you mean by this?Do you think the emperor is too cruel?Or do you have any ideas of your own? "Cough cough!"
Just when everyone was at a loss, Li Shiming coughed a few times and focused everyone's attention on himself.
"Today is New Year's Eve. I called you all here because I want to have fun with you. Everyone is free!"
Li Yuan probably sensed something was wrong, so he forced a smile and said: "I am also speaking from my feelings. You don't have to worry about it. There are no kings and ministers tonight, only affection. Besides..."
Just when everyone thought he had finished speaking, Li Yuan's words changed.
"There's something else I want to announce!"
"Wow..."
There was a commotion below, and everyone was worried. What does the Supreme Emperor want to do?
However, some people saw that the emperor had no reaction and even looked very happy, which made them feel at ease.
Li Yuan staggered to his feet. Li Shimin and Chang Sun quickly went up to help him, but were stopped by Li Yuan.
He looked around at the crowd below and said, "Emperor?"
Li Shimin quickly stepped forward and said, "My son is here!"
Li Yuan grabbed Li Shimin's wrist, and they both stood on Danbi. They were the two most powerful people in the Tang Dynasty.
Changsun Wuji looked nervous. He knew something big was going to happen tonight, but he just didn't know whether it would be a good thing or a bad thing!
Now that the Tang Dynasty is at peace both inside and outside, there are no external troubles, and when it comes time to officially show off its power, don't let anything happen.
Fang and Du looked at the two people above solemnly, full of doubts in their hearts. They didn't know what the Supreme Emperor and the Emperor were going to announce it on a day like tonight? Li Yuan looked a little emotional, as if he was recalling something, but he quickly came back to his senses.
"A few days ago, I accidentally heard someone saying that my son Shimin's position was unfair. He got it by killing his brother and imprisoning his father?"
"Wow..."
Now everyone is in a panic. What does the Supreme Emperor want to do? "His Majesty…"
Some people want to advise that these things must not be talked about. Things that have finally been calmed down must not cause trouble again, and the Tang Dynasty cannot withstand the tossing.
"Let me finish!"
Li Yuan waved his hand, and he had an aura of his own. Whether he was an emperor or the founding emperor, everyone was so taken by him that they could not say anything!
"I know what you are thinking?"
"But what I want to say is that these are all false rumors, and they are a conspiracy by people who want to overthrow our Tang Dynasty! Their intentions can be punished, and their people can be killed!"
Li Yuan acted very angry at this time, as if he had really been wronged! Ji Song understood. He finally knew why he returned home tonight. It was so grand.
He looked at Pingyang, and Pingyang seemed to feel his gaze and nodded slightly. Ji Song breathed a sigh of relief.
If his guess was correct, Li Shimin should have said something to Li Yuan, which led to what happened tonight.
I just don’t know to what extent? As expected, Li Yuan continued: "I can tell you that Jiancheng was definitely not killed by Shimin. I can even tell you that Jiancheng's wife and children are still alive!"
"What? How is this possible?"
Everyone was shocked by this shocking news, and they were all dumbfounded!
What does it mean?Is this to support the emperor? Hearing this, someone seemed to think of something and murmured: "No wonder no one has seen their bodies and thought... something was wrong!"
Li Gang suddenly looked at the emperor. The prince's wife and children were fine, but where was the prince Jiancheng? Will he also...
He looked at Ji Song again. He knew that his student back then was also involved, so he must know Song nodded, acquiescing to this matter.
Li Gang staggered back a few steps, and Ji Song quickly supported him.
"Teacher, are you okay!"
Li Gang ignored him, but hurriedly walked to the middle and asked Li Yuan: "Is everything you said...true?"
His voice was trembling as he spoke, this matter was too important.
He has always been worried about this matter, and even ignored Li Shimin.
But if Prince Jiancheng is not dead, then what does this mean? Li Gang could think that other people were not fools and could make the Supreme Emperor endorse the Emperor. It would be absolutely impossible if there were no shocking changes.
Although Li Yuan didn't mention Li Jiancheng at all, there are so many meanings in it that people can't help but think about it.
"Where's that one?"
Everyone knew who Li Gang was asking, and they all looked at Li Yuan eagerly, wanting to get confirmation.
Li Yuan was silent for a moment and said, "He is very good. We will meet him when the time comes."
As soon as the conversation changed, he seemed unwilling to say more on this matter.
"The purpose of really coming here today is to tell everyone that Shimin is the emperor I personally selected and the only heir to the throne!"
"As for the completion of the project, the decree is drawn up!"
"I'm here to draw up the decree!"
Wei Zheng suddenly stepped forward and said.
At this time, everyone realized that Wei Zheng had been silent all this time, but now he took on this job, which showed that he was definitely his lover.
"The founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty summoned and said: The crown prince has been established. He is worried about state affairs and has become ill from overwork. He is unable to do anything during the Xuanwu Gate incident. Now he is summoned to abolish his position as crown prince. His descendants will be demoted to common people and the royal family will be abolished. , admire this!”
Everyone was stunned at first, and then fell to the ground with prostrations, shouting loudly: "We obey your command!"
The meaning of this decree is obvious, that is, to legally confirm Li Jiancheng's status.
Even if he is still alive, he does not have the foundation to ascend the throne as emperor.
His heirs were deprived of their royal status and had their genealogy removed. From now on, they were just ordinary people under the Tang Dynasty.
Moreover, this decree was issued by the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, which confirmed his legal legitimacy.
Li Shimin, on the other hand, had completely overcome the shadow of the Xuanwu Gate Incident, and his legitimacy was confirmed by the Supreme Emperor.
From now on, no one can attack Li Shimin on the legitimacy of the throne.
This laid a solid foundation for the future succession of the throne of the Tang Dynasty.
As for Li Jiancheng, even the ministers who had ideas at this time, or the absolute supporters of Li Jiancheng back then, now have no reason.
Ji Song sighed. This matter has always been the Sword of Damocles hanging on the succession of the Tang Dynasty throne, and now it finally came to an end today.
This matter could not be more appropriate than Li Yuan’s announcement.
First, he was the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, and he clarified the legitimacy of Li Shimin's throne.
Second, he removed all Li Jiancheng's descendants from the royal family tree, which also showed that Li Jiancheng's lineage had no chance of the throne.
Ji Song knew that making such a decision was painful for Li Yuan, but this was the best way.
When things have reached this point, there is no need to continue the banquet.
However, the impact of this incident is not just these. Ji Song believes that when the news gets out, it will cause such a sensation in Datang! "However, some people may be disappointed!" Ji Song grinned.
(End of this chapter)