East Palace
After returning from the emperor, Li Chengqian had some side dishes prepared. Li Xiang went to see his mother and talked about what happened on the plateau. Then the father and son prepared to have a few drinks.
After Li Xiang left Chang'an City, all the affairs here were handled by Li Chengqian. Although he had a group of capable managers under him, these people had to listen to Li Chengqian. Li Xiang also realized that his father was definitely a capable person.
Take the food incident this time for example. If Li Chengqian hadn't acted as a middleman, how could the major families be notified so quickly? Of course, it is impossible for all the major families to be so obedient. Li Chengqian must have been doing some work behind the scenes. Li Xiang's strength is the foundation. Li Chengqian has made an indispensable contribution to maximizing these influences.
"Don't blame your grandfather. He thinks too much. We only have that position in our eyes, while he has the entire Tang Dynasty in his eyes. You have threatened his position recently. If I were in that position, I might also support other people."
Li Chengqian drank a glass of wine alone first, then thought about it for a while, and finally said these words. When hearing these words, Li Xiang felt a little strange. He thought he was here to comfort his father, but he didn't expect that Li Chengqian had already let it go.
"Then what should I do according to my father's wishes?"
Li Xiang also became interested at this time and wanted to see how Li Chengqian would arrange things for him. After all, Li Chengqian had shown very limited talents before, but could he be an ordinary person if he could become the crown prince of the Tang Dynasty?
"Continue to do what you should do, and do your best to carry out what your grandfather taught you. The common people and the ministers of the world are watching. They have no faults. They see everything you do clearly. They know better than anyone who deserves to sit in that position. Once the day comes when the world belongs to you, your grandfather will be powerless to stop you."
To put it bluntly, Li Chengqian's statement is to rule by doing nothing. Li Xiang had never thought about it before, but judging from the current situation, this is undoubtedly a good method. When Li Xiang was just reborn, he also wanted to get a group of people on board, but except for Changsun Wuji who was pulled up by trickery, didn't the others also not take sides?
But the situation was different later, especially after the war with Tuyuhun, many senior generals of the Tang Dynasty army began to approach. Although many of them are not clear now, one thing is certain, as long as Li Xiang does not make any big mistakes, these people will always follow Li Xiang in the future. Coupled with the help of the soldiers in the system, Li Xiang is not in a hurry to take over the Tang Dynasty. Even if Li Shimin has designated other heirs, can he inherit it?
"It seems that my father has not been idle these days. He has been observing everyone in Chang'an City. However, my third uncle is a bit pitiful. He was pushed out by my grandfather to compete with me, and in the end he got nothing."
Thinking of the poor King Wu, Li Xiang sighed in his heart. According to Li Xiang's original plan, the King Wu would be a good helper in the future, but now he has been pushed out by Li Shimin. Even if Li Xiang wanted to promote him, it is impossible now. Everyone has his own desires. With the title of General Zhengdong, the King of Wu is probably already fallen.
"That was his own path. In fact, from the day he was born, he was destined to be a tragic figure. Having the blood of the previous emperor, many people say that he is invaluable, but is that really the case? Will the ministers of this dynasty let him go far?"
Li Chengqian had long seen through his younger brother, so when competing for the position of crown prince, no matter how well Wu Wang Li Ke performed, Li Chengqian did not regard this person as his opponent. Instead, he regarded Wei Wang Li Tai, who had the same father and mother as his opponent. Unfortunately, looking at it from today's perspective, it was simply child's play at that time.
"Can I go over there and try to persuade my Third Uncle..."
Li Xiang really values talent. If King Wu Li Ke gives up fighting for the throne, he will definitely become a good helper to Li Xiang in the future. This person is indeed capable of both civil and military affairs, and the future Tang Dynasty will also need such people.
"Son, you've been smart your whole life, so why are you so confused right now? Just how attractive is that position? Do I need to repeat it to you? No one can resist such a huge temptation. As long as there's even a sliver of a chance to get in, no one will give up. What do you mean by running over now? That will only make your Third Uncle further away from us."
Li Xiang was indeed confused by his concern. After hearing Li Chengqian's words, he was indeed like this. If Li Xiang ran over to persuade the King of Wu to stop making trouble, what would the King of Wu think? We are both good men. Can't I do what you, Li Xiang, can do? Since you said so, I must prove it to you.
The conflict itself may not be big, but now because Li Xiang ran over and told it, this matter may be magnified unlimitedly, which will sow the seeds of trouble in the future. No matter who intervenes, it is likely that they will not be able to get over this matter.
"What about me?"
"Stay in the East Palace obediently. Go to your father-in-law's place tomorrow, then drink with whoever you want to drink with and do what you need to do. Wait for the day when the army goes out to fight. I will definitely stay behind to supervise the country. Whatever you do on the way will be up to your grandfather."
Speaking of this matter, Li Chengqian actually gained the most. Originally, let alone being the regent, even a serious matter had nothing to do with him. Now that the emperor is going to march east to Goguryeo, it is natural that the prince will be the regent in Chang'an City. This matter has been confirmed, and Zhangsun Wuji had already sent someone to deliver the letter. This is also a big step for Li Chengqian to restore his power.
In a sense, the growth of Li Chengqian's power can be regarded as a gain for Li Xiang. However, Li Chengqian's son is not just Li Xiang. Before, Li Chengqian had no way out, so he regarded Li Xiang as his only way out. But if Li Chengqian restored the power of the prince, Li Xiang was not sure who would benefit more in the future.
Of course, Li Xiang is not afraid of any challenge. Since he has come to this era, he must live well and must not embarrass the time traveler. Well, he will not think too much about it. He will go back and rest honestly and do what he should do tomorrow!