Chapter 471 Li Shimin's Intention?
In fact, Changsun was wrong. These princes are all powerful. They may not not understand, they just dare not.
If a person prays in his heart, he will definitely want to show his best side. These princes want the emperor to recognize his talents, so he naturally does not want to act coquettishly with Li Shimin and Changsun like a child.
But this is what Li Shimin and Changsun Que are.
Li Chengqian couldn't help but speak first: "Father, you suddenly announced the banquet today, and let all the civil and military officials of the court attend, and announced that you would re-elect the crown prince. I don't know what the children can do to work effectively."
This guy is obviously trying because he is too eager in his heart and doesn't even know how to hide it. The fool in his eyes can see the expectation.
Li Shimin refused to comment, suddenly smiled slightly and asked him, "Who do Chengqian thinks I should choose?"
This question was a bit outrageous, and the princes were stunned.
Li Chengqian was very confused and wanted to answer and choose himself, but he felt that saying this was probably too explicit. If he asked him to choose someone else, he would not speak up if he beat him to death.
"Son minister, son minister..."
Li Chengqian was ai Ai for a long time and couldn't say a complete sentence. Although he couldn't give the answer, everyone knew what this guy wanted to say, looking at his expression.
"Say whatever you think, the son of the dignified clan doesn't even have the courage to speak?"
Li Shimin suddenly blurted out and said with a grudge: "A good man should have ambitions. You are even timid and dare not say what you desire most. How can I help you and how can your mother help you?"
When the emperor said this, the princes were shocked again. Li Chengqian's face showed ecstasy expression, but Li Tai's face was so gloomy that water could drip out of it.
"Father..." Li Chengqian said with trembling words, almost trembling, and said, "My son hopes that I can choose me."
"What's the reason?" Li Shimin's tone returned to his previous expression, looking at the son calmly, and said lightly: "The crown prince of a country is a great deal. Do you want me to choose you, but are there any reasons to persuade me?"
"Son minister, son minister..." Li Chengqian stuttered, and after a long time, he flashed his mind and said loudly: "Son minister has been the crown prince for ten years. I have been trained by the royal family since I was a child. My father once taught me the way of emperor!"
He glanced at Li Shimin and said hurriedly: "My son has also served as the crown prince of the country. When your father and emperor were patrolling outside the pass, Mr. Chen was in charge of the imperial capital of Chang'an. Although he did not say that the Tang Dynasty would be well-managed, there was no mistake in the affairs of all major countries."
People are wise and what Li Chengqian said is indeed reasonable. Now the Tang Dynasty has established a stable country. The second emperor needed does not seek merit. As long as he can protect his ancestors' family business, he will succeed. Li Chengqian deliberately said that his old achievements were just nothing.
Li Shimin nodded slowly and smiled and said, "Cheng Qian's words make a lot of sense..."
The emperor pretended to be pondering and turned to Changsun and said, "Guanyin Maid, what do you think? Chengqian is also your child, and you are qualified to make the decision on the matter of the crown prince."
Li Chengqian suddenly looked at Changsun pitifully and said sadly: "Mother, my child was ignorant before, and he would definitely be kind, filial and obedient in the future, and he would never dare to be unrestrained again..."
Changsun sighed quietly and said to Li Shimin softly: "Your Majesty has his own ideas. I am just a wife. As long as my child can live through this life with peace of mind, I will not ask for anything else."
Li Shimin nodded again and said in a pretentious manner: "Since Guanyin maid has no objection and Cheng Qian's words make sense, then I will choose..."
Before the emperor could finish his word "choice", Li Tai could no longer hold back and said hurriedly: "Father, my son has something to say!"
His interruption was exactly what Li Shimin wanted. The emperor immediately smiled and said with a deep meaning: "I forgot that the green bird is also a dragon and a phoenix among people. I should listen to your opinions."
Li Chengqian's eyes almost burst into flames and looked at Li Tai with a angrily look. If it weren't for the emperor and Changsun, he would have wanted to kill this fat boy with one sword.
It's just a little short. The father was about to announce it just now, but he was interrupted by this kid. I wonder what kind of storm will arise.
But the emperor, no matter how angry Li Chengqian was, just looked at Li Tai and asked with a smile: "Qingque, please tell me your opinion. Who should the crown prince of this country choose? Could you also have a reason to persuade me, so that I can choose you instead?"
Li Tai shouted in a hurry, and had already returned to his emotions at this moment. His round little fat face had a child-like smile on his face and said sweetly: "Father, in fact, it is the right of you and your mother. The son-in-law should not interfere, but since ancient times, the sages have said that they should not avoid relatives in their own hands and not avoid revenge outside. The child felt that Brother Chengqian was unable to be the crown prince. This Tang Dynasty was built by the father's hard work throughout his life, and it cannot be left to the prodigal son to cause trouble..."
Li Chengqian was furious. Seeing that the other party kept pouring dirty water on him, he could no longer bear it and shouted: "Qingque, stop me!"
Li Shimin smiled and waved his hand, "Chengqian, don't let Qingque continue to say whether it's good or bad, I and your mother have a scale in their hearts. Today, Japan should give everyone a chance."
Li Chengqian glanced at Li Tai with a resentment, gritted his teeth and lowered his head, for fear that the emperor and Changsun would see the hatred on his face.
In fact, the hatred on his face was so obvious. How could he not see what kind of person Li Shimin and Changsun? The emperor and the queen looked at each other and their hearts were covered with a shadow.
At this moment, Li Tai smiled again. The boy was a little brave. He suddenly came to Empress Changsun and leaned on Changsun's knees because he was still young. "My mother, in fact, it is necessary for the minister to be responsible for this crown prince. Since ancient times, he has been orderly in old age, and the leaves on the trees have high and low levels. The eldest brother Li Yue is the eldest son of the royal family. He is kind and kind, kind and filial, and has a reputation that is consistent with his ancestors. He is known as a genius. If he can be the crown prince, the child will have no complaints..."
The boy gave Han Yue all the good words, but in the end he didn't forget to give Li Chengqian a trick, and said hee: "If Brother Chengqian was the prince, then the child was very dissatisfied. The great Confucian Confucius once said that he was unrestrained and looked like a monarch."
Changsun had never heard of all the words behind, but was happy that Li Tai flattered Han Yue and couldn't help saying, "Qingque, did you actually recommend your elder brother?"
Li Tai quickly showed a serious look on his little face and said loudly: "Of course, if you have the ability to take over the Tang Dynasty, who else in the world can compare with the eldest brother? The child knew that some people did not want to recognize this eldest brother. They did not recognize the child. They were all the bones and blood of a mother and didn't even care about family affection for the sake of the throne. Such a child was not ashamed of..."
"Good kid, good kid!" Changsun nodded repeatedly, couldn't help but reach out to touch Li Tai's forehead, and praised: "You surprised my mother. My little green bird has finally grown up."
Li Tai smiled sweetly, lay on Changsun's knees as if he was gentle. He looked up and smiled on his face. After lying down, his eyes turned sharply. He suddenly raised his face and looked at Li Shimin, and said, "Father, why don't you choose your elder brother. It's just that you will hold a big banquet today, and you can announce it at the banquet later."
Li Shimin looked at him with great meaning and suddenly stood up from the chair.
The emperor stood up, and no one dared to sit down. Neither Li Chengqian nor the other princes stood up in a hurry. Li Tai lay on Changsun's knees and thought about it, and his fat body stood up without any trace.
Li Shimin ignored the reactions of the princes and walked to the door of the bedroom with his hands behind his back, looking at the red sun in the east sky. After a long time, he sighed: "I want to choose him too..."
All the princes were thrust in their hearts, and Li Tai's face also changed quietly.
Li Shimin suddenly sighed again and murmured: "It's a pity that although the country is beautiful, it's hard to keep talented. Your elder brother doesn't want to enjoy wealth. He likes to fight on his own. I have already promised him..."
The princes immediately breathed a sigh of relief.
Li Tai's heart was pounding. He was really afraid that the emperor would say that I would follow your advice, so he chose your elder brother.
Li Shimin stood at the door with his hands behind his back, his eyes floating slowly. No one knew what he was thinking. Queen Changsun sighed quietly behind her and couldn't help but take out a child's semi-finished clothes from somewhere. She actually started sewing with needles and threads, regardless of the matters of the emperor and the princes.
After a long time, Li Shimin suddenly turned around, the emperor swept his tiger eyes and looked at the princes in the bedroom one by one, then said: "The Tang Dynasty has been established for 14 years, and its foundation is now solid. Although the aristocratic families are in chaos, it is difficult for a moment. The Li family will surely take off, and the Tang Dynasty will inevitably be passed down. Our dynasty has countless founding generals, each with great reputation, with a population of more than 60 million, acres of land, and more than 2 million soldiers in the palace..."
The emperor stopped here and said with a deep meaning: "With such a profound foundation, no matter who you choose, you can be a Taiping emperor with peace of mind. With the assistance of Chinese civil servants and military generals from the country, and with the continuous industrial support of your elder brother, the second-generation monarch of the Tang Dynasty only needs to protect his family business, and there is no need for great talent or wisdom... In other words, any of you can be this crown prince."
The princes' eyes lit up. Although Li Chengqian and Li Tai were happy, those princes who were originally ineligible were also moved, because the emperor spoke too obvious and too straightforward. If they were not obedient, the crown prince could take responsibility for choosing a fool.
"Father..."
"Father..."
"Father..."
The princes spoke one after another, each holding their heads and showing their most energetic side.
What a person Li Shimin, he naturally knew what these sons were thinking. The emperor smiled faintly and suddenly said, "I have a word to ask you today. As long as anyone of you can answer to me, this crown prince will give it to him later!"
Li Chengqian was most anxious and quickly jumped out and said, "Father, what do you want to ask?"
Li Shimin slowly turned around, looked up at the distant sky, and said leisurely: "I want to ask, this position of crown prince is what your elder brother wants to give up. If you become crown prince and become emperor in the future, what will you treat him and how will you treat his son?"
The emperor suddenly turned around, stared at Li Chengqian, and said solemnly: "Chengqian, I will give you a chance. I will let you answer this question first."
Li Chengqian was stunned!
Li Shimin's expression was leisurely and said with a deep meaning: "If you answer well, others don't need to answer. After all, you are the second son of the royal family. Qingque has a saying that it is right. Since ancient times, the old and the young are orderly, and the leaves on the trees have high and low levels..."
Chapter completed!