After entering the hall, Li Xiang discovered that there were no outsiders present, all of them were Li Tang's descendants. This was the first time he had seen such a situation. Since his rebirth, important officials had been present most of the time. Could it be that today's incident had nothing to do with the southwest front?
"Long live the emperor."
Under the leadership of Li Chengqian, the royal family members saluted Li Shimin one after another. Li Xiang also saw Li Xiaogong and others. He originally thought that only Li Shimin's direct descendants were there, but he didn't expect that all the royal family members of the Tang Dynasty had come. What was going on?
It wasn't just Li Xiang who had doubts. Everyone present, including those present, had doubts. This kind of meeting had never been held before. Some royal family members, like Li Xiang, were extremely angry.
There were also many who rarely had the opportunity to meet Li Shimin, such as the children born after Li Yuan became the emperor emeritus.
After Li Shimin ascended the throne, the retired emperor Li Yuan was not very old, and it would seem inappropriate for him to fiddle with flowers and plants. What's more, the retired emperor Li Yuan still had some complaints about Li Shimin, so the old man used another way to retaliate against Li Shimin, which was to keep having children.
According to historical records, during this period, Emperor Retired Emperor Li Yuan had nearly twenty children in total, and more than ten of his sons were all made kings.
Of course, this is also related to the system of the Tang Dynasty. All the emperor's sons were made kings, and all the emperor's grandsons were made princes. The sons of the retired emperor were the emperor's brothers, so naturally they should also be made princes.
The sudden appearance of so many princes in the court should have been a good thing for the Tang royal family, as so many people could work together to consolidate and protect the royal family. However, it was not a good thing for Li Shimin. These people were all his half-brothers, and some even had ulterior motives, such as King Han Li Yuanchang. Although the others did not show it, they were not good people either, and they caused trouble for Li Shimin during the Zhenguan period.
Normally these people don’t have the opportunity to go to the temple. I don’t know what happened today, but they were all invited here.
"I called you all here today because I have something important to say. Ever since Guanyinbi left, the position of Queen..."
Li Shimin's opening remarks instantly resolved many people's doubts. It turned out that Li Shimin wanted to re-establish the queen. No wonder he called all the royal family members together. Only after all the royal family members agreed would Li Shimin discuss it with the ministers outside.
Concubine Yang Shu is the queen?
When Li Shimin announced the candidate for the queen, everyone present was shocked. Concubine Yang Shu was the mother of Prince Wu Li Ke and the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui.
Li Xiang did not show much surprise at Li Shimin's decision, because according to what Li Xiang knew, apart from Empress Zhangsun, this was the woman Li Shimin loved the most.
But there is no such incident in history, and we don’t know what happened now. But it was Li Shimin’s own business to marry a wife, and Li Xiang had no intention of interfering. What’s more, Concubine Yang Shu was a good person and worthy of being the mother of the country.
"Your Majesty, I believe this is absolutely inappropriate..."
Li Xiang was just about to squint his eyes and kill time. After all, such a meeting was of no significance to him. He originally thought it was a matter of the southwest front, but now it seemed that he should find a place to hide. Who knew that his father Li Chengqian had already gone out.
Seeing Li Chengqian kneeling down, Li Xiang immediately understood. Others might not come out to meddle, but Li Chengqian would definitely come out. Empress Changsun was his biological mother. In his heart, the position of queen could only belong to his biological mother, and no one else could replace her.
"Brother is right. Consort Shu is a noble lady from the previous dynasty. If she becomes the empress of this dynasty, even if we all agree, can the people of the world agree?"
Li Xiang seemed to see a scene in his dream. Since his rebirth, the two brothers Li Tai and Li Chengqian had been fighting each other and almost killed each other, but on this issue, the two brothers actually knelt together.
"I beg Your Majesty to revoke your order. This son and my two brothers agree."
All three sons of Empress Changsun knelt down. This was related to their own interests. Even if there were huge conflicts between the three brothers, they had to stand together at this moment. Fortunately, Li Chengqian went out quickly. If he had been slower, Li Tai would have run ahead.
When Li Xiang was thinking about this, he suddenly felt someone looking at him. It turned out that his father glanced at him with the corner of his eye, and with an unquestionable look, asked him to kneel down as well.
Li Xiang did not do so directly. He was thinking about the pros and cons. In fact, it would be the same no matter who became the queen. Even if Concubine Yang Shu was the queen now, Prince Wu Li Ke would not have the same political resources as Li Chengqian and Li Tai.
If I stand out to stop them now, I will not be able to stop them, and it will make Li Shimin feel uncomfortable. The most important thing is that I will offend the third prince and the sixth prince, both of whom are Concubine Yang's biological sons.
"Little brat, are you crazy? Come on down here quickly, isn't that your grandma?"
Li Tai knelt right next to Li Xiang, and this guy was pulling Li Xiang's skirt.
Li Chengqian was also puzzled. This son was the most sensible one. Why did he become so stupid now when it came to such a major issue of right and wrong?
Li Tai really wanted to stand up and grab Li Xiang's ears, and then explain to him the pros and cons of this matter. Now your grandmother is the queen, but if there is a new queen, your grandmother will be the former queen.
"What do you think, Xiang'er?"
Before Li Xiang could make a choice, Li Shimin had already asked the question.
"Grandson..."
Li Xiang didn't know how to answer for a moment. He would offend people on both sides, so he simply closed his eyes and leaned to the side. Anyway, all the civil and military officials in the court knew that he was sick, and the illness was quite serious.
"Your Highness..."
Everyone else lowered their heads, and only a few eunuchs nearby could see Li Xiang's position. When Li Xiang fell heavily to the ground, these people screamed. Li Xiang wanted to drag these people out and beat them up. If they had come to help me just now, would I have had such close contact with the ground?
Everyone only then remembered that Li Xiang was in poor health. This was what the Imperial Physician had said, so without a doubt, everyone started busying themselves to invite the Imperial Physician. Only Li Shimin knew that this kid had no illness at all...