Imperial Palace
"You want your third uncle to be the King of Shu?"
Li Shimin was having fun with a concubine, but Li Xiang came in a hurry. Li Shimin knew that Li Xiang must have something going on, so he had no choice but to dress up and go to the Qinzheng Hall. Unexpectedly, Li Xiang wanted to change the title of King of Wu to King of Shu!
Although they are both princes, the Rat King is behind the King of Wu, and can only be promoted step by step. Who has ever heard of being demoted step by step? If Brother Li had been defeated in the past, it would have made sense to change his title to the King of Shu, but now he has nothing to do in Chang'an City. Do you think he can be given a new title?
"Grandfather, please look, to reach Nanzhao, we must pass through Sichuan. We are still lacking a capable person here. If it were someone else, I would not be able to rest assured. This is the land of abundance. As long as there is a capable person, if there is a war in the south in the future, I promise that I will not ask Chang'an City for a single grain of food."
Li Xiang opened the map and pointed at it and started to confuse people. Although everyone now knows that the terrain of the Sichuan Basin is good, many places have not been cultivated, so the grain production is not very high. There is no way to support the court, and sometimes they may even have to ask the court for food.
Li Shimin didn't hear anything else, he just heard that Li Xiang didn't ask for a grain of food from Chang'an City. In recent years, Li Xiang had been fighting outside, and he was completely different from other generals. He had never asked the court for food. This was the most relaxing thing for Li Shimin, so even though Li Xiang's power was growing and he controlled more and more troops, Li Shimin didn't think of transferring Li Xiang back in the middle because of the food problem.
Li Shimin had a mental account book. If it were someone else, they would listen to him. But if he just asked for so much grain, even if he emptied the treasury of Chang'an City, it would probably not be enough for the war. If there was a disaster across the country, how would he provide relief to the victims? If he couldn't find a way to provide relief to the victims, they would probably cause trouble. Why did the world change so drastically at the end of the Sui Dynasty? Wasn't it because the people couldn't eat?
After these few years, Li Shimin realized that he must keep a capable son in Chang'an City. Not to mention the eldest son Li Chengqian, who was still acceptable, the second son Li Tai had basically no ability, and the ones after him were even worse, so Li Shimin planned to keep Prince Wu Li Ke in the capital in case of emergency.
If Li Xiang ever rebelled, Li Shimin would have a useful man under his command. But today, Li Xiang was thinking of sending Li Ke to Sichuan. Did he have other ideas? Did he think Li Ke was a useful man, just like him? Would it be difficult for him to rebel in the future?
Li Xiang was waiting for Li Shimin's answer. When he saw Li Shimin's eyes rolling around, even if Li Xiang broke his head, he could not have imagined that Li Shimin would have this idea. Here he was thinking about taking over Nanzhao in all directions, while you were thinking about who would come to fight at Xuanwu Gate. The two grandfather and grandson were not on the same page at all.
"We should reconsider this matter. After your Third Uncle's failure in the north, he has been in low spirits. I am afraid that he will delay your work. Otherwise, we can choose another one. Even if he is not a prince, as long as he is a member of the royal family, he will not be able to help you."
Li Shimin had said so much, which meant that there was no possibility of any further consideration. If Li Xiang was foolish enough to continue, it might give Li Shimin an opportunity. When you are in a royal place, you must listen to the tone of the words. If you can't hear it, you might be hated for no reason.
Li Xiang sighed deeply and began to think about whether there were any other people. When Li Shimin saw Li Xiang's eyes, he suddenly felt that he might be wrong. This kid didn't have such an idea at all. He simply thought that Li Ke was a capable person, so he wanted to call him to Sichuan. But he had already said it just now. Could the emperor of a country go back on his word so easily?
"Xiao Yu..."
Li Xiang suddenly proposed a person. Although this person is old, his personal ability is unquestionable. Instead of being a prophet in middle school, it is better for him to follow him south to Sichuan and just manage the people's livelihood issues. This person is definitely a good choice.
"Okay."
Li Shimin didn't even think about it. What great things could an old man with a white beard do? Although he used to be the prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, he had been unemployed at home for so many years. When Li Shimin saw this old man, he felt a little uncomfortable. He immediately remembered the time when the two of them were in opposition. If Li Xiang could take this old man away, Li Shimin would be so happy.
"Forehead…"
Li Shimin's answer was so straightforward that it made Li Xiang speechless. You should know that Li Xiang had never been so straightforward when asking Li Shimin to do things. Li Shimin also realized that he agreed too quickly.
"You are devoted to the court. Although I am reluctant to let Xiao Yu go, he is a capable man. But if I don't let him go, there will be no one to take care of your rear."
Li Shimin coughed, trying to use these words to cover up what he had just said, but Li Xiang didn't believe it at all. It was obvious that you didn't want to see them, so you asked them to follow me south.
When Li Xiang was about to leave, a man in black flashed by. He must have some news to report. Li Xiang didn't want to have any contact with these people. If he had any contact with them, Li Shimin would feel even less secure. Who knows what would happen then. The current Chang'an City is what Li Xiang wanted, and there must not be any changes.
After Li Xiang went out, the man in black immediately knelt down in front of Li Shimin and took out a piece of paper from his sleeve, on which were written some things that Li Shimin needed. He also knelt here, waiting for Li Shimin to ask questions.
These things are all about the Fan family of Nanyang, and now they have all been investigated clearly.
It was basically the same as what Li Xiang thought. If such a small family wanted to wipe out everything, they actually did not have the strength to do so. No matter whether they were Li Xiang's people or the emperor's people, as long as they were determined to investigate, they could easily find clues. After Li Shimin read the information above, he was so angry that he even threw the teacup.