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Chapter 124 If it¡¯s not for the sword, it¡¯s for the fish
Looking at his son beside him, Li Shimin's eyes were full of joy. He stepped down from the throne and sat side by side with Li Zhen on the steps, listening to Li Zhen talk about his various experiences in Youzhou.
Watching his son mature little by little, Li Shimin was sincerely happy.
At this moment, he had an illusion in a trance, as if he saw himself when he was young.
At that time, I fought in all directions for the founding of the Tang Dynasty, defeated Wang Shichong, destroyed Dou Jiande, hunted down Song Jingang, pacified Xue Ju, and made unparalleled contributions to the Tang Dynasty.
Li Zhen really looks like himself at that time. This son, who was originally the most inconspicuous, has completely transformed in just one year.
First, he put down the rebellion of Hou Junji and killed Hou Junji with his own hands. Then he led only a hundred people out of the customs and entered Youzhou.
In just one year, Li Zhen opened trade routes, recruited soldiers, developed water conservancy and built roads in Youzhou.
With 20,000 men, he defeated Xiren's 200,000-strong army. He personally led 5,000 soldiers across the sea to attack Goguryeo and Kryukyin. He defeated Goguryeo's 400,000-strong army. Not only did he destroy Goguryeo, he also planned and ultimately destroyed Silla and Baiji. Ji, defeated the Japanese navy.
Who would have thought that all of this was actually done by a boy who was only seventeen years old?
Since ancient times, heroes have emerged from youth!
Li Shimin was happy to have a good son like Li Zhen.
At the same time, he also felt frustrated that he had listened to Changsun Wuji's slander.
He felt that he should not listen to the slander and let a good son like Li Zhen be subject to unwarranted suspicion.
¡° If the Tang Dynasty can be succeeded by a talented person like Li Zhen, then he will surely bring the Tang Dynasty to another level, make it more prosperous and usher in another prosperous age.
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If Li Zhen is really made the crown prince, what will Changsun Wuji do?
Will the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty agree?
Li Shimin couldn't help but think of Li Tai. He liked Li Tai so much. He wanted to make Li Tai the prince several times, but he was dissuaded by the civil and military officials of the Manchu Dynasty. Although he was the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, he could not do whatever he wanted. See Come on, we need to consider this matter in the long term.
The top priority now is to find out the person behind the assassination of Li Zhen. If found out, then Li Zhen¡¯s path to becoming the prince will become smoother
Unconsciously, the balance in Li Shimin's heart has gradually tilted towards Li Zhen.
Li Shimin knew in his heart that among his sons, Li Zhen was the best candidate for the crown prince. Compared with the cowardly Li Zhi, Li Zhen was much stronger.
However, Li Zhen is not a direct descendant, and the resistance to becoming the prince is too great. If he wants to become the prince, it depends on whether he can break the situation. If he can break the current situation, then Li Zhen will be blameless and become the master of the Tang Dynasty. The common master of this world.
If we can¡¯t break the situation
Li Shimin didn¡¯t want to think about it.
He knows that the road to the pinnacle of power is full of conspiracies, tricks, and killings, and those who are weak-minded will never reach the top.
Even I have reached the final peak after being baptized by countless blood.
He hopes that Li Zhen can make it to the end, but whether he can make it to the end depends on Li Zhen's own ability. There are too many obstacles ahead of him. If he does not have the ability to break the situation, then he can only be swallowed up. What awaits him will be his death. disaster.
Therefore, Li Shimin looked at Li Zhen and asked softly: "My lord, have you thought about it and really want to fight for it? In fact, it is not bad to be a prince of peace and enjoy wealth for the rest of your life."
Li Zhen smiled bitterly and said quietly: "Father, my original ambition is to be a peaceful prince. However, the tree wants to be quiet but the wind is not stopping. As a prince, how can I swallow him well? I don't want to be controlled by others. Then you can only control others.¡±
Li Shimin sighed. He knew that Li Zhen was telling the truth. He didn't just want to be a Taiping Prince. Since he was born in the royal family, he had to be prepared to face bloody storms. If he wanted to be extraordinary and independent, he was afraid that It's harder than climbing to the sky.
"If it's not for knives, it's for fish and meat."
Since you were born into a royal family, many things are inevitable.
Li Shimin knows this truth, and so does Li Zhen.
Li Shimin asked Li Zhen: "Your Majesty, if you ascend to a high position in the future, how will you treat your brothers? For example Zhi'er."
Li Zhen¡¯s heart trembled. In an instant, he understood something from Li Shimin¡¯s eyes. This was a good opportunity to open up to his father, and it was also an opportunity to gain trust. He must not miss it.
Li Zhen said loudly: "If I really ascend to a high position, I will share it with you!"
"Hahaha¡¡"
Li Shimin laughed happily. From Li Zhen's words, he could tell that these words were definitely not lies. This son did not lie to him.
Li Shimin was sincerely pleased.
There is no family affection on the road to the emperor. This is not absolute. I am also a person who values ??love and justice. However, on the road to the throne, I have to kill my brother and force my father. This is a stain on my life, countless times. , I was awakened by a nightmare.
Li Shimin did not want his son to follow in his footsteps.
He also asked Li Tai the same question.
Li Tai said: "If he is allowed to be the prince, he will kill his son and give up the throne to his younger brother in the future."
At that time, Li Shimin was overjoyed and wanted to make Li Tai the crown prince. However, Changsun Wuji firmly opposed it, and Chu Suiliang's words poured cold water on him.
Chu Suiliang asked Li Shimin, is he a son or a brother?
Of course it was his son. Since the son was closer, how could Li Tai kill his son and give up the throne to his younger brother?
At that moment, Li Shimin suddenly realized that if Li Tai was made the crown prince, a bloody storm would inevitably happen.
Li Tai¡¯s words are false, and important ministers such as Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang will not help Li Tai. As long as he dies, there will be chaos.
Therefore, he gave up the idea of ??making Li Tai the prince.
"Perhaps, Li Zhen is an exception. If he is in power, his sons can have a good destiny, and he should rest in peace even if he is under the Nine Springs.
More importantly, compared with Li Tai, Li Zhen's character is stronger and more humane. Li Shimin believes that Li Zhen is telling the truth. From this moment on, the balance in Li Shimin's heart begins to tilt towards Li Zhen.
Of course, Li Shimin also knew that important ministers such as Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang would never agree to Li Zhen becoming the prince. Li Zhen's desire to become the prince must be full of thorns. However, judging from Li Zhen's various behaviors, he was undoubtedly his The best successor.
Li Shimin is willing to give it a try. He wants to give Li Zhen a chance. He also hopes that Li Zhen will seize this opportunity and become the future head of Datang.
Li Shimin patted Li Zhen on the shoulder. At this moment, he didn't look like a monarch, but more like a kind and kind father. He looked at Li Zhen with loving eyes, and then said slowly: "Zhen'er, work hard. The position of prince is vacant, and you are the best candidate. However, if you want to ascend to a high position, you must overcome all difficulties. I am afraid that my father will not be able to help you much. Everything depends on you" (Remember the website address of this website. £ºwww.hlnovel.com