Cui Yunzhu's face was filled with panic. Hadn't they agreed to deal with Li Xiang together? And to make Li Xiang pay for what he had done? But now the wind direction was completely different. Not only did they not intend to make him pay, but they also might let him take control of the military.
All the major families knew about what happened at Fuyun Restaurant yesterday. After some analysis, they also realized that Li Xiang was not a good person. If such a person were given military power, he would be the second Li Shimin.
When Li Yuan was choosing the crown prince, the major families had already clearly expressed their support for Li Jiancheng, Li Shimin's elder brother, because Li Jiancheng did not have so many ambitions, making it easier for the major families to control him.
Unfortunately, the last Xuanwu Gate Incident overturned all the plans of the major families. This was also a big mistake in their political investment. At that time, they concluded that they must not let the third generation of the Tang Dynasty be like Li Shimin. If that were the case, then these aristocratic families would have no room to survive.
If Li Xiang were to gain control of the military, he would slowly transform into Li Shimin, or even become even more ruthless than Li Shimin...
After Cui Yunzhu figured it all out, he immediately exchanged glances with the people in his faction. Since he couldn't stop the establishment of this yamen, he couldn't let it fall into Li Xiang's hands.
"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei is the most outstanding among the princes..."
Li Tai got a good deal today. Under Cui Yunzhu's mobilization, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice came forward to recommend Li Tai.
This was something Li Xiang had not expected. If Li Tai took advantage of the situation, wouldn't all his previous plans be in vain?
"I second the motion..."
"Your humble servant..."
After the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice finished speaking, several officials immediately stood up to second his opinion.
Li Shimin watched all this happily from above. This was indeed beyond his expectations. He originally wanted to see how Li Xiang would get rid of the current predicament, but he did not expect that the development of things would surprise him. The emergence of a new yamen completely attracted everyone's attention. It seemed that no one remembered the beating of Cui Yuncheng yesterday.
After seeing this scene, Lord Ma stood obediently in his original position and had no intention of continuing to speak. He had done everything Li Xiang asked him to do, and now that things had developed like this, it had nothing to do with him.
Seeing what was happening in the court, Cui Yunzhu felt relieved. As long as Li Xiang didn't get the position, it would be a victory for them. If Li Xiang did, he'd probably be held responsible. But something felt amiss. Wasn't they impeaching Li Xiang today? Why were they here?
More and more people came out to express their opinions in the court, and most officials supported Li Tai. After all, the Eastern Palace no longer had many supporters in the court, and this was all because of Li Chengqian's previous antics.
Li Shimin also looked at Li Xiang with great interest, wanting to see how Li Xiang would break the impasse. If this position was given to Li Tai today, it would mean Li Xiang's complete failure today. But if he wanted to turn the tide among the ministers, it would not be such an easy thing to do now.
"Xiang'er, you were the one who captured the Goguryeo spy yesterday. You have a say in this matter. I want to hear what you think."
After everyone had finished speaking, Li Shimin called out Li Xiang's name, and the hall immediately became quiet. Li Xiang had been like a star in the past few days, and his fame was almost known throughout the entire Chang'an City. They also wanted to see how His Highness Changsun would deal with the complicated situation before him.
Li Tai also looked at Li Xiang with pride. He finally won back a game. Ever since he almost lost the Nine Dragon Jade Pendant in the hall that day, Li Tai has always been at a disadvantage when facing Li Xiang. Now he has finally picked your peach.
"In reply to Grandfather, I have heard everything the elders have said just now. Second Uncle should be capable in this area, so I also recommend Second Uncle as the first seal holder of the new government office."
What surprised everyone was that Li Xiang, like everyone else, recommended Li Tai to be the seal of the new yamen. Did Li Xiang choose to admit defeat?
This answer obviously did not occur to Li Shimin. He always thought that Li Xiang would become stronger when facing a stronger opponent and would never accept defeat. But what was going on in this situation now?
"But I also want to follow my second uncle and gain some experience, so I beg you to arrange a position for me. Even if it's just a small soldier in the new government office, I'm willing to do it. It's better than sitting idle at home."
After hearing what Li Xiang said, everyone had different thoughts in their minds.
Some people, like Li Tai, were extremely happy in their hearts, thinking that Li Xiang had finally admitted defeat. As long as I become the first head of this yamen, if you work under me in the future, I will be able to make things difficult for you at any time. The credit will definitely not be yours, but all the mistakes will be yours.
But an expression of admiration appeared on Changsun Wuji's face. Under the circumstances just now, unless the emperor insisted on letting Li Xiang be the first seal holder of this yamen, there would be no hope of change. After all, most officials in the court had already supported Prince Wei Li Tai, and the emperor could not go against the ideas of all officials.
In this situation, Li Xiang proposed to go in and serve as a soldier. This could be regarded as preserving his own interests under the most extreme circumstances. As he was the eldest grandson of the emperor, the emperor would certainly not let him serve as a soldier.
A real man can bend and stretch, and this is exactly what Li Xiang is like at this moment.
There was also admiration in Li Jing's eyes. If Li Xiang refused this matter, it would mean that Li Xiang's character cultivation was not mature enough. A few words could make him irritated. Such a person would need more experience in the future.
"Qingque, what do you think?"
Li Shimin had a blank expression on his face and had to see what Li Tai thought.
"Xiang'er is already thirteen years old. It's time for him to go out and gain some experience. If he continues to study at home, his knowledge may not increase as quickly. I am willing to teach him on behalf of my elder brother."
Li Tai said with a forced smile that he thought he could make things difficult for Li Xiang.
"If that's the case, the new government office will be established under the names of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Justice. You will choose the location and immediately begin the operation to catch spies. It will be temporarily appointed as a fourth-rank official, with Qingque as the Chief Seal and Xiang'er as the Deputy Chief Seal, with 800 elite soldiers under them."
Li Shimin was also very cautious in allocating troops. Even for his own sons and grandsons, the number of troops would never exceed a thousand.
After he finished speaking, Cui Yunzhu's face turned pale. The biggest losses were suffered by the Five Surnames and Seven Families...
