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Chapter 56 The Crown Prince

However, most of the strategies set by Li Xian this time are quite commendable. For example, in order to prosper the business of Chang'an City, the curfew time was delayed until the beginning of the Zili, and for example, to set up an official bank in the name of the Ministry of Revenue to facilitate merchants to deposit and exchange in different cities. This is something that is very popular among the people and praised by the world.

Wu Zetian would not idiotically attack Li Xian for these things, not to mention that this was the suggestion made by Chen Yi.

Chen Yi once said these proposals in the past, but Wu Zetian, who was busy with things, felt that it was not a very urgent matter, so he did not pay enough attention. After Li Zhi died, he had to be too busy with things. The north continued to rebel, and Wu Zetian's mind turned to other aspects. In addition, it was not the end of the year and the beginning of the year. It can be said that he had chosen a bargain for Li Xian, and he received the plans offered by many ministers, which increased his political achievements.

Wu Zetian just chose those who Li Xian implemented it very decisively, but after a short period of implementation, it was proved to be imperfect, even loopholes, and many errors, and those matters that were urgently stopped.

Wu Zetian can make a big fuss about these matters, accusing Li Xian of being too impetuous and changing his orders every day, and where to set up the national plan!

Wu Zetian's meaning was naturally welcomed and clamored immediately. Many ministers stood up at court meetings one after another, accusing Li Xian of his hastyness.

Li Xian, caught off guard, did not expect his mother to fight back so quickly, but he did not turn back. In addition to admitting that he was a little hasty in his actions, Li Xian also said bluntly that he did this to show his ambitions and make the Tang Dynasty develop faster. He also said that if the ministers were dissatisfied with him, they could blame him as much as possible, and he would accept advice with vanity. In the past, he did not have many opportunities to supervise the state to handle affairs. He hoped that the ministers would give him the opportunity and give him the opportunity to do things in charge, and he would try his best to avoid making mistakes.

Li Xian's calm "response" surprised Wu Zetian. Originally, she thought that as long as she showed her power, Li Xian would immediately surrender as before, admit her mistakes to her mother, and hand over the power to deal with major affairs in the court again, and continue to be a turtle with her head. However, she did not expect that Li Xian did not repeat her previous performance this time, and she was very calm and calm. On the basis of admitting her mistakes, she expressed her determination to the ministers that he would govern the Tang Dynasty better. He also said that as long as the court officials set out well, hope that the country would be prosperous and the people would be happy. Even if he accused him of anything, he would not care. No one knew his son better than his mother. Wu Zetian smelled an unusual smell from Li Xian's actions. He knew that his son had a hard wing and wanted to fly alone, and he didn't want her, the mother, to point fingers at him again.

Of course, Wu Zetian would not let it go. She immediately prepared further action. When she was preparing to decide how to further suppress Li Xian, she summoned Chen Yi and Helan Minzhi, two people she trusted the most, into the palace to inquire about the matter.

"Minzhi. I, you two know the movements in the court during this period. During this period, I am not at peace and I have not paid much attention to the affairs of the court. The emperor made a lot of noise and did not discuss with me, my mother. You will also talk to me today, whether to let it do this?" Wu Zetian, who was sitting leaning against the bed, asked at Chen Yi and Helan Minzhi who were sitting upright in front of him.

As soon as Wu Zetian finished speaking, Helan Minzhi replied impatiently: "Auntie, according to what I see, I must not let the emperor do anything wrong. A few days ago, he appointed many officials in the court, and even the prime minister in the political affairs hall moved several times. He did not discuss with you in advance. The emperor wanted to put aside your aunt, the empress dowager, and handle the matter entirely by himself. You cannot let it go. You must warn the emperor!"

"What do you think?" Wu Zetian refused to express his urgent expression to Helan Minzhi and turned to Chen Yi.

Chen Yi thought for a moment and said ambiguously: "Empress, I think there are some things that my uncle Minzhi said, but in fact, there is not much criticism for doing this. After all, he is the emperor and is instructed by you to deal with state affairs. During this period, the Empress was sick and could not be responsible for the affairs of the court, so it can only be handed over to Your Majesty. It can be said that it is reasonable for Your Majesty to do this. However, Your Majesty is too impatient to act, many things are not fully discussed and hastily implemented without detailed argumentation, which makes people doubt the seriousness of the imperial court's government orders. The Empress should give enough teachings to this point. In other words, I think there are not many places to blame on the surface. Even if you appoint officials, Your Majesty, the emperor, can make decisions independently..."

Before Chen Yi could finish his words, he was interrupted by Helan Minzhi.

"Oh, brother-in-law, you have to take up a new position and guard the Left Pushe, and your ranking in the Political Affairs Hall has increased a lot. Your confidant Wei Xuantong is also in the Political Affairs Hall. Of course, you will not criticize Your Majesty's decision. You will still be very grateful to him. Without Your Majesty, you would not be able to serve as the Right Pushe of the Shangshe!" Helan Minzhi said angrily: "It's a pity that my aunt trusts you so much for so many years. Today you dare to say good things to Your Majesty in front of Your Majesty. You are so disappointing!"

Both Wu Zetian and Chen Yi were surprised that Helan Minzhi would be so angry, but Wu Zetian did not stop him. Instead, he said the angry words of Helan Minzhi. After Helan Minzhi finished speaking, he did not say anything. He just looked at Chen Yi with indifferent eyes and then looked at Helan Minzhi.

Chen Yi was also angry when Helan Minzhi accused him in front of Wu Zetian, but he still suppressed him and said in a light tone: "Uncle Minzhi, you are so excited. I just consider the problem from the perspective of the empress. I hope that the empress will think clearly before deciding how to question the emperor, and do not be understood by the ministers as the empress deliberately making things difficult for the empress, and do not want His Majesty to take charge of the rule! It is not that His Majesty was promoted to the Minister of Shangshu and recognized everything he did, and felt grateful! Everything I gave to the empress, everything I did and all the words I said were for the Empress's good!"

"You..." Helan Minzhi obviously didn't expect Chen Yi to fight back like this, and his anger arose in his heart again, but he couldn't think of what to blame. At this time, Wu Zetian also smoothed out: "Minzhi, don't do this. What Ziying said is indeed reasonable. This time, I am sick and unable to deal with things. All court affairs can only be handled by the emperor himself. The emperor's doing these things can be said to be legitimate. You cannot blame him in this regard. If you want him to restrain yourself, you must find other aspects to correct him! Today, the Japanese Palace summoned you two, so I want to discuss this matter!"

As he said that, he glared at the two of them coldly and said, "Today I am summoning you here to discuss things, not to blame each other. I don't want any resentment between you two!" Helan Minzhi didn't dare to say anything else, but his eyes were still a little angry when he looked at Chen Yi. Chen Yi sighed in his heart and could only ignore it.

Before this, there were very few disputes between the two in person, and it was the first time that they would openly show this in front of Wu Zetian. Of course, this was an unusual first time. The three people present knew that some conflicts could no longer be tolerated after so long, and it would easily break out. Of course, Wu Zetian did not want a fight between two trusted people, and Chen Yi did not want to have a dispute with his uncle. However, the development of things is no longer subject to human will. As the interests of the two increase, conflicts will inevitably occur.

What's more, there is also the element of Wu Zetian's deliberate "provocation"!

"Auntie, Minzhi remembers it!" Helan Minzhi responded quickly, looked at Chen Yi, seemed to grit his teeth and made some decisions, stood up, saluted Wu Zetian respectfully, and said, "Empress, I think Empress should seize the wrong things the emperor has done and make a fuss, force the emperor to make concessions, and continue to let Empress, you are the best strategy to stop military and national affairs!"

"Empress, I agree with the suggestions made by my uncle Minzhi. Your Majesty has implemented many new policies during this period, many of which are imperfect policies. Too many daily orders have reduced the prestige of the court. The Majesty should seize several fundamental things and force the emperor to surrender and still follow your suggestions. For example, the tax reform matters in the commercial field. Your Majesty did not go through extensive discussions. He forced the implementation of the advice of a doctor in the Ministry of Revenue. As a result, it almost aroused public anger. Fortunately, it stopped quickly. I think that the Majesty can force the emperor to make concessions in these matters!"

Chen Yi said it and told him his method again. After Chen Yi finished speaking, Wu Zetian looked thoughtful and nodded, expressing his approval of Chen Yi's recommendation.

"What Ziying said is very reasonable. Minzhi, do you have any better proposals?"

"Auntie, Minzhi also has some other ideas!"

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Wu Zetian made a move and made a big fuss about Li Xian's quick success and instant benefits during this period. With the cooperation of Helan Minzhi, Li Jingxuan, Pei Yan and others, a storm of criticizing the government was triggered in the court. In the end, Li Xian had to surrender and gave up some of the power. Many things were left to Wu Zetian, who was slowly recovering from her physical condition. The ministers who originally thought that another storm would cause were relieved.

Although the struggle between Wu Zetian and Li Xian, the mother and son, eased some of the ministers who were anxious about fighting in the court, Li Xian, who was determined to rise up, was destined not to continue to lie dormant as before. He had tasted the taste of real power and enjoyed the glory of the emperor. Forbearance was only temporary and would definitely choose the time to show it.

As expected, Li Xian had only endured it for a few months and immediately started to move.

At first, it was just a few small moves, such as asking Wu Zetian if she had made a decision after many things, and after making some decisions, she explained to Wu Zetian the reason why he did not report before the decision on the grounds that she thought this thing was not very important. After so many times, Li Xian became bolder again and finally made a sudden and very important decision before the New Year.

That is, on the last day of the court meeting that year, Li Xian, who presided over the court meeting, announced the decision to make King Li Chongrun of Wei the crown prince and announced the decision to choose the candidate for the Eastern Palace officials! (To be continued, please search Piaotianwen, the novel is better and faster!
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