Chang'an City is a city without secrets. When King Wu Li Ke went to the Taimiao to kneel, many people in the palace found something wrong. As long as they asked around, they would immediately know what was going on. After all, Li Shimin did not curse behind people's backs. There were people everywhere in the palace, and at least a dozen palace maids and eunuchs were the first witnesses, so it was natural for other people to know the news.
East Palace.
"His Majesty has reappointed His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu. This is great news for us. There have been many people who have taken advantage of others' misfortunes recently. We at the Eastern Palace are different from them. Just with Concubine Yang's affairs, we have provided a lot of help."
Qian Ping got the news from the palace and quickly reported it to Li Chengqian.
According to Qian Ping's idea, Li Chengqian had a close relationship with King Wu Li Ke during this period. After hearing this news, Li Chengqian should have been very happy, but for some reason, Li Chengqian actually frowned.
"Prince, what are you doing?"
Qian Ping said with some confusion. He had also followed Li Chengqian for a long time. Although they were master and servant, their relationship was closer than that of others.
"You only saw one side of the story, not the other. We have a good relationship with King Wu, but among all the princes, King Wu is the most capable. If he were to be activated, there would be many variables in the future."
Li Chengqian had such conflicting thoughts in his mind. He had a good relationship with King Wu Li Ke recently. When Li Xiang came back last time, he even stood up for Concubine Yang. The two sides could be said to be very close. Although there were not many opportunities for contact between the two sides, they were close in their hearts.
If Li Chengqian had a choice, he would rather this kind of relationship continue forever, and Prince Wu Li Ke would not be used by him, nor by others. However, Prince Wu Li Ke is gold and will eventually shine. Once he shines too brightly, it will bring danger to them both.
"So, while we are still young and mature, what about us?"
Qian Ping made a gesture of wiping his neck. The power of the Eastern Palace was growing, especially in Chang'an City, where there were many people from all walks of life. Although Wu Wang Li Ke was a prince, if Li Chengqian agreed, he might not see the sun tomorrow. Although he would face the wrath of Li Shimin, what would happen if he really found out? The Eastern Palace now had its own capabilities, which were much stronger than before.
If Li Chengqian had rebelled in the past, it would have been a joke and not many people would have supported him. In the end, besides losing his head, he would have sent all his men to Li Shimin and had him behead them one by one.
But after these days of development, all kinds of forces, whether in the court or among the people, swarmed into the East Palace. If Li Shimin suppressed them with an iron fist, even if he succeeded, Li Shimin himself would become a mere figurehead, which was something Li Shimin absolutely did not want.
"What nonsense are you talking about? The boss thinks highly of his uncle. Although I have such concerns in my heart, the boss's vision has never been wrong. Send someone to keep a close eye on him. No matter what the King of Wu does, try not to leave our surveillance range. You arrange the personnel yourself, and these people will only report to you."
Li Chengqian thought for a while and said, my son always says that King Wu Li Ke is a capable man. If he joins our camp, it will be like adding wings to a tiger. However, Li Chengqian has another idea. Your third uncle is indeed a capable man, but why should he listen to you?
Do you think that the throne is secured for us, father and son? He is also your grandfather's son. Although he is not a legitimate son, his bloodline is much nobler than ours. His mother is a princess of the previous dynasty, and his father is the emperor of this dynasty. Why can't he have more ideas?
"I will arrange it right away."
Before Li Chengqian mentioned this, Qian Ping felt that it was a good thing that His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu came out, but after Li Chengqian finished speaking, Qian Ping took a breath of cold air. If we look at it from a general perspective, we should not take risks. It is best for us for His Royal Highness the Prince of Wu to recuperate at home.
But now we can't decide these matters. The emperor is still alive and is still the most powerful person in the entire Tang Dynasty. He can do whatever he wants. We can only write down all this and send it to the northwest as quickly as possible.
As for Li Tai and Li Zhi, they were both in the Prince of Wei's Mansion at the moment. When they heard the news, both of them had a cold look on their faces. They were already living a hard life, and now there was another person who would steal their jobs. How could they live like this?
Since they asked the emperor for the task, the two of them have lived a relatively stable life for a while, but they still haven't given up. They are also princes of the Tang Dynasty, and the legitimate children of the empress. Why should they give up this position?
"If you want to expand your power, you have to go to the battlefield and fight. I've seen it these days. No matter how much trouble we cause in Chang'an City, it's just a small fight in everyone's eyes. Are our contributions during this period insignificant? But which important official has come to us?"
Li Tai took a sip of wine with a somewhat depressed look. Li Zhi next to him rolled his eyes. "You want to go to the battlefield? With your current body shape, fat as a ball, what can you do on the battlefield?" Let alone the emperor, even the young children in Chang'an City would know at a glance that you are not cut out for the battlefield.
"Going to the battlefield is impossible. We don't have that opportunity now, but we do have other opportunities. Where is my uncle?"
Li Zhi has been a sinister kid since he was a child. He is the nephew who is most like Changsun Wuji. However, since the rise of Li Xiang, Changsun Wuji cannot be said to have drawn a clear line with the two of them, but he has reduced their contacts. Except for necessary matters, he never invites them back for dinner.
"Forget about our uncle. He's been with that little bastard Li Xiang for a long time. Can't you see that? Many of our uncle's original responsibilities have now been handed over to the Prime Minister. It's obvious that even father doesn't trust him anymore. What's the point of you running over there now?"
Li Tai said with some disdain that this was his character. He himself did not have much ability, but he did not listen to the suggestions made by others, which led to his lack of chance of victory in the end. Even though he was his own brother, Li Tai felt that the boy was too young and what he said was unreliable.