Great Tang Southern Emperor

Except for a part of them who were proudly reborn through other channels, most of the rest were silenced. They were unwilling to fail like this, and they were always trying to make a comeback. Some people even had contact with Datang's enemies Yes, hiding in the dark and planning to give Li Zhen a ruthless blow at a critical moment...

Originally, they had already lost power, no matter how hard they tried, they couldn't make any waves, and basically had no effect on Li Zhen.

But if once Li Chengqian really served as the governor of Tianzhu with the support of Li Shimin, it would definitely make these people think in a complicated way—maybe he still has a chance?Once someone has such an idea, it will definitely cause some troubles to the current new crown prince, that is, Li Zhen.

Although Fang Xuanling belongs to the neutral faction, he will not easily express his opinions on the succession of the throne.But his two sons worked under Li Zhen's command after all. The eldest son, Yizhi, was a chief bookkeeper of the prince's mansion in the East Palace, and the second son, Yiai, was the prince's trusted general. His illustrious military exploits.

That is to say, his two sons were labeled as princes, so even though Fang Xuanling put justice first in dealing with things more often, he would inevitably favor Li Zhen in some respects—— For example, Li Zhen's crown prince is stable, Fang Xuanling absolutely supports Li Zhen, otherwise, if Li Zhen loses power in the future, then his two sons will definitely be implicated, and it may even implicate the Fang family. ...

It's just that Li Chengqian is the prince of the dynasty after all, even if he has been demoted, he has not even become a prince, but has only been named a county king, but this does not deny that he is the eldest son of the current emperor—that is to say, although Li Shimin Intentionally making Li Chengqian the governor of Tianzhu seems to be an official matter, but in fact it is a political confrontation within the royal family. It is an internal matter of the royal family. Outsiders intervening can only lead to death.

Therefore, even though Fang Xuanling really wanted to oppose Li Shimin's suggestion, he was too scruples to intervene because of this. Now he only hoped that Li Zhen would stand up and object—although the possibility of this is not very high... On the contrary, Li Zhen agreed. Li Shimin's proposal is more likely, because what Li Shimin wants to see most is brothers and friends respecting each other, not causing brothers to discord or even attack each other for the highest throne.

This is also one of the reasons why none of the officials stood up to oppose Li Shimin's decision even though they were amazed. It is also for this reason that it is not easy to get involved in the affairs of the royal family. If you are not careful, you will die and your family will be wiped out. The best way in this kind of matter is to stand in the middle and no one will offend...

"Hahaha... Seeing that all of you Aiqing are silent, do you mean that you don't object?" Li Shimin laughed loudly: "Very well, it seems that I and you Aiqing are really heroes and see the same thing. The child I love the most has been trained in the position of crown prince for a long time, although he is no longer suitable to be the crown prince due to other reasons, but his ability is beyond doubt, and it is more than enough to serve as the governor of Tianzhu."

"Your Majesty is wise..." The words have come to this point, what else can all the officials say?Li Shimin has already made up his mind to support Li Chengqian as the governor of Tianzhu. What's the use of all the officials even if they really object?

"Zhen'er? I see that you didn't speak just now...Could it be that you have a different opinion?" After asking the officials, Li Shimin pointed his target at Li Zhen again. Seeing Li Zhen's distressed state, he managed to Only then did I suppress the smile in my heart——in the past, you always predicted the enemy's attack first, and sometimes even overwhelmed me. Did you ever feel so embarrassed in your heart?Finally, I can overwhelm you, kid, and scare you well. After reaching this point, I feel so at ease in my heart.

At this time, Li Zhen was really in a mess. If it weren't for the strong concentration that he had cultivated over the years, he would have made a fool of himself when Li Shimin just brought it up.Even so, during this period of time, he was still profusely sweating, his face was pale, as if he had just recovered from a serious illness, his clothes were almost soaked, and he was very unbearable.

"No, I don't have a different opinion. The elder brother's ability is very clear to the elder minister. When he was in Nanyang, he gave advice to the elder minister. He admires the elder brother very much." Li Zhen quickly affirmed, this Of course he would not object at that time. Judging by Li Shimin's current appearance, he obviously already knew about the deal between himself and Li Chengqian. It can be seen that Li Shimin is still very supportive of this, otherwise he would not help himself to bear the blame and withstand the pressure of the outside world-you must know that since the Tang Dynasty, and even hundreds of years after the two Jin Dynasties, because of enough food The bitterness of the enfeoffment system, few princes are dispatched to serve as one of the princes, and the fear is that the prince will rebel and make people miserable.

Now Li Shimin not only sent his son out to serve as one of the princes (Li Zhen himself is not counted, because his release was actually obtained by him in exchange for things and promises, and all the officials agreed), but also the identity of this son Such a special proposal, if this proposal was proposed by Li Zhen, I believe that both the government and the public and the people will hold a fierce opposition to it, and it may even threaten his position as the crown prince.

But if it was proposed by Li Shimin, this matter would be much easier to handle, because he and Li Chengqian have a father-son relationship-now Li Shimin dismissed him from the position of prince for the sake of the eternal life of the Tang Dynasty. The governor of Tianzhu, the emperor of the earth, came to compensate him, which is reasonable, and I believe the government and the people and the people can understand it.

Chapter 981 The tacit understanding between father and son, perfect cooperation

Chapter 339 The tacit understanding between father and son, perfect cooperation

Another point is that although Li Shimin's move has the meaning of imitating the enfeoffment system, he did not say it clearly after all, and everything is fine until the cover is lifted.

What's more, Li Shimin has been sitting on the throne for 18 years. During these 18 years, whether he has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty or to the people of the Tang Dynasty, he has accumulated unparalleled prestige long ago. This is something that Li Zhen cannot match. Given Li Shimin's prestige, not to mention just a little taste of enfeoffment, even if he really wanted to entrust his son with a piece of land, no one would dare to object - including Li Zhen.

"Zhen'er, you don't have to force it. Even if you object, I will understand." Although Li Zhen gave in instantly, Li Shimin obviously did not intend to let Li Zhen go so easily, and continued to ask.

"No, no, this son-in-law also agrees sincerely. Eldest brother took good care of us as younger brothers in the past, but now son-in-law has unintentionally taken his crown prince position. I'm ashamed, and I'm thinking about how to make it up to him— —Don't say that my father just let my eldest brother be the governor of Tianzhu, even if you canonize him as the king of Tianzhu, my father will have no objection." Li Zhen didn't want to beat around the bush on this kind of matter, so she just said it outright, anyway No one objected, even if they objected, they would not be able to object to him. If the sky fell and there was a tall one standing on top of him, what would he have to fear?

"Wow~"

The officials were in an uproar, and couldn't help but marvel in their hearts. You really dare to say anything. You know that the enfeoffment system is a taboo for all rulers, but you still dare to say it so straightforwardly—I really think that you can do whatever you want as a prince.

However, Li Shimin just smiled: "Forget it, the king of Tianzhu, the enfeoffment system is a regression of social civilization, and it is turning back the wheel of history. Don't mention this matter in the future. But since you intend to compensate Gao Ming, then you might as well be here Tianzhu has opened up a special territory for Gao Ming. This area does not need to be too large. Apart from having no right to declare war and diplomatic power, Gao Ming has absolute control over this place. This is considered a compensation... Of course, Tianzhu It was laid down under your leadership, whether you agree or not depends on what you mean, Zhen'er."

"Father's proposal is very good, and of course my son has no problem." Li Zhen said with a smile: "The left and right are just a small piece of land, the Tianzhu Continent is as big as it is, and it is a colony of the Tang Dynasty, so it doesn't matter if it is cut off. "

"Very good, Zhen'er, you really didn't disappoint me... This matter is settled like this. As for the specific division of Gao Ming, let's talk about it after we study it afterwards."

"Yes, my son obeys."

"In that case, let's retreat..."

"Wait a minute, Your Majesty, I have something to say." Seeing that the father and son settled the matter like a double reed, some people couldn't stand up, and this time it was their own people who stood up, not the aristocratic family, etc. The enemies who broke into the Tang Dynasty—to be honest, those enemies wished that this matter would be settled like this. If this matter was settled like this, then they would have something to say: Why does the emperor intend to restart the enfeoffment, the crown prince is not qualified , Attempts to split Datang and the like will definitely spread throughout the Datang court and public in the shortest possible time, and may even make up for Datang who has just barely survived the crisis. It is uncertain what will happen then thing.

So this time it was not the people from the secret hostile forces headed by Cui Dao who stood up this time, on the contrary, it was Du Ruhui who came out this time.

Du Ruhui's health has been bad lately. On the one hand, his body itself is not good. In history, he died as early as the third year of Zhenguan.Now with Sun Simiao's help, Du Ruhui, who died in Zhenguan three years ago, has lived until the present Zhenguan's 18th year, extending his life for 15 years. This is already a miracle. It can be said that now An extra day he can live is an extra day he earns.

Secondly, due to the environment in Lingnan, Du Ruhui traveled all the way from Chang'an to Lingnan, and his poor health could not bear it. In addition, the weather in Lingnan is completely different from that in Chang'an, and the sudden change in living environment also caused him His body couldn't accept this change for a while, and he fell ill very easily. During this period of time, he has been recuperating in seclusion. If today's matter was not very important, he would not have come here at all.

However, it was so hard to come here once, to participate in a court meeting, Du Ruhui also watched such a scene where Li Shimin and his son were full of acting skills, especially in the last scene, Du Ruhui was also drunk, although he didn't know Li Zhen and Li Shimin What is the situation between them, and what kind of deal the two of them have reached secretly, but Du Ruhui firmly believes that if the scene that the two of them just acted in is said that they have not rehearsed in advance, he will not believe anything.

This time, Du Ruhui really wronged Li Zhen and Li Shimin. They hadn't rehearsed before, and even Li Zhen didn't know that Li Shimin was aware of his deal with Li Chengqian.

The reason why the two of them acted in such a tacit understanding this time is that apart from the tacit understanding between the father and son, there is also a reason that the goals of the two parties are the same-although Li Zhen didn't know that Li Shimin acted this play for himself He still really has such an idea, he only knows that Li Shimin's purpose is the same as his own, coupled with Li Zhen's strong psychological quality, so he can recover quickly after being surprised, and cooperate with Li Shimin to act Such a perfect play.

"Keming, you are not in good health, so don't say anything. I didn't intend to let you come. Your body is really..." Looking at Du Ruhui who could be blown down by a gust of wind, Li Shimin also had a flash in his heart. A bit sad and sad, because of the news he got from the imperial doctor, I am afraid that this old man will have a hard time getting through this summer.This was also one of the reasons that prompted him to return to Chang'an in a hurry - at least Du Ruhui had to see his family for the last time, otherwise he would have failed too much as an emperor.

"Cough, cough, cough...don't worry, Your Majesty, I know your body very well, and it should be fine after a few more months." Du Ruhui coughed violently a few times before panting, "Your Majesty doesn't need to Persuade again... huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh huh..."

In just two short sentences, Du Ruhui gasped violently several times, it can be seen that his body was really on the verge of collapse. Seeing this scene, Li Shimin's desire to return to Chang'an quickly became stronger.

Chapter 982 Pale Explanation

3 Chapter Forty Pale Explanation

"...cough cough cough... huh huh..." After a few more heavy coughs and severe panting, Du Ruhui finally let his breath go, and then continued his own words: "cough cough Cough... Hurrah... The dangers of the enfeoffment system are well known, but since the enfeoffment system can last for thousands of years, self-heating also has its advantages.

The reason why His Majesty and the Crown Prince sealed Hengshan King in Tianzhu, I can actually guess the general idea—I don’t know and don’t want to know what the specific plans of Your Majesty and His Highness the Crown Prince are, and I don’t know what steps you are going to take before you can give up. , but I have to say a word of admonition, and please His Majesty and the Prince always pay attention... huh huh huh...

Everything has a source and an end, a beginning and an end, and everything has a beginning and an end, but often the end of one thing will also be the beginning of another, so it goes back and forth, and it goes back and forth. The system of enfeoffment is beneficial, but it is very easy to cause the tail to be too big to lose. This is the disadvantage of the system of enfeoffment... Therefore, I feel that the best way to eradicate the hidden dangers of the system of enfeoffment is to set a limit on the system of enfeoffment from the beginning... Call Huh... the specific restrictions are very simple, whether it is military power, financial power or other rights, as long as Datang holds them tightly, the country will naturally not be able to develop... Huh Huh ...If it cannot develop, it will be impossible to talk about the prosperity of the country... I have finished my words, and I will retire..."

As soon as Du Ruhui finished speaking, everyone looked at Li Shimin with weird eyes. Li Shimin was hiding it before, but now he is fine, and Du Ruhui immediately lifted the cover. He looked at Li Shimin on the throne to see what kind of explanation he could give.

However, Du Ruhui's starting point is good. Before Li Shimin and Li Zhen kept covering the cover, it made others suspect. Now Du Ruhui lifted the cover so roughly, and also gave the method of restraint—— —Then this cannot be regarded as a pure feudal system. A feudal state whose lifeline is controlled by the central dynasty, can he be regarded as a real feudal state?

Even if this is considered a feudal state, some aspects of this feudal state will always be pinched by the central dynasty, and this country will not be able to develop. A feudal state that cannot develop is actually just a small vassal state. It may even be inferior to the vassal state. After all, although the vassal state also pays tribute to the suzerain state, the suzerain state is not qualified to intervene in other people's internal affairs in normal times, so the feudal state can only be regarded as most of the vassal state-no matter how small the Tang Dynasty is, it is not worth it. As for even most of the vassal states can't accommodate it.

"This..." Li Shimin was embarrassed, he wanted to explain something but couldn't speak, he could only watch Du Ruhui's figure slowly leave.

"Ahem... this..." Li Zhen coughed dryly twice, and explained in a very pale language: "My lords, don't look at us like this, actually...he...Du has something to do with Father's arrangement. I misunderstood... We didn't rehearse at all beforehand... Ah no... In fact, the father didn't want to restart the enfeoffment system... By the way, you should also know the rules of the enfeoffment system. If the father wants to divide the enfeoffment system, All the princes except the crown prince will definitely be sealed off, but now? The father just allocated a piece of land for the eldest brother... It's purely a compensation, Du Xiang is too sensitive... Isn't that the case? Father?"

"That's right, that's right, what Zhen'er said is right, that's it. It's Keming who misunderstood me. I'm not enfeoffing princes. Except for Gao Ming, I don't intend to entrust any other sons." Li Shimin knew Du Ruhui It is for their own good, but it is unacceptable to say anything at this time. After all, in the eyes of some people, no matter how restricted the enfeoffment system is, it is also the enfeoffment system. All they need is this name. As long as they have this name, they can incite public opinion, attack the government and even coerce public opinion to achieve their political goals.

Li Zhen added: "Besides, Father never said from the very beginning that he wanted to make Eldest Brother a feudal lord. He made it very clear that he just wanted to allocate a piece of land to Eldest Brother. Let's not talk about the size of the land. It is said that the father only gave the eldest brother relative independence, but did not give him the right to establish a country. At best, this can only be regarded as a self-governing dominion that is equivalent to being independent from the Great Tang. If you want to rebel in the future, how can you create it?"

"It's not unreasonable." Du Ruhui left, and Fang Xuanling was the head of all the officials in the court. He lowered his head and pondered for a while, then raised his head and turned to face the officials and said, "My colleagues, Your Highness the Crown Prince What is said is not unreasonable, not to mention that even as Keming said, we only need to impose a few more restrictions on the feudal state, which is enough to ensure that the feudal state cannot develop-in fact, such a feudal state is established, it is nothing threaten."

"What the old Fang said is very true, and my old Cheng thinks so too." Cheng Yaojin was the first to stand up and support: "It's just a piece of land, and it's restricted by you, even if it's a reward for King Hengshan What can I do? To put it another way, even if King Hengshan really rebelled in the end, you don't need to go, I, Lao Cheng, can easily destroy him with the army."

"Old Cheng's words are not rude, and I mean the same thing. Isn't it just a piece of territory? Not to mention that the territory that was confiscated is not Datang itself, it is a territory newly conquered by us, not to mention that Tianzhu itself is under His Highness. It was fought under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. Couldn’t he still have a little control over the occupied territory? Isn’t it the same when we fought wars before? For some territories that are not easy to manage, we will support a country to replace us to guard the border... Now we will Isn’t the conferment of King Hengshan to Tianzhu similar to this? The difference is that we used to confer the conferrals of locals, but now we confer the conferrals on our own princes—oh, you guys think it would be great if we could think of this way sooner. , so that those countries supported by us will not surrender and rebel." It is hard to imagine that the person who said these words would be the big boss Hei Yuchi Jingde who has always been known for his straightforwardness and ignorance. It can be seen in his In fact, there is great wisdom deep in his heart, but there are too many smart people in Datang, so he doesn't need his cleverness, so he sealed it, only showing his bravery and loyalty, so he got Li Shimin's trust even more .

Chapter 983 High approval rate

Chapter 341 High Approval Rate

"Zhen'er is the minister's disciple. It stands to reason that the minister is not easy to express his position on this matter, but the minister agrees with Zhijie and Jingde's words, especially what Jingde said is absolutely right. If we can think of the future If our princes are entrusted and let them help Datang to guard the border, we can win at least 100 years of frontier stability... This is much more cost-effective than supporting foreign races." This time the person who spoke was Qin Qiong, who told him Similarly, originally he didn't intend to express his opinion so quickly, but seeing his two brothers stand up, as Li Zhen's master, he was already a step too late. If he had to follow to the end, not only would he be misunderstood If the master and apprentice disagree, even Li Zhen may have a problem with him and alienate him.

"The three generals are all right, but this is also the disadvantage of the enfeoffment system. Sooner or later, the enfeoffment of the country will form a trend that cannot be lost, and sooner or later it will pose a threat to the central dynasty." Li Ji first corrected Qin Qiong and Yu Chijing with a smile. De's point of view, but at the same time gave his own opinion: "However, His Majesty wants to allocate a piece of land to King Hengshan. It is also for the sake of Datang, and His Majesty will understand what you said."

"I also support His Majesty. The enfeoffment system is indeed the scourge of the country's division. There is no doubt about it. But why the enfeoffment system will cause the country to split? I believe that the most important reason is that the enfeoffment kings all entrusted their original land. Yes, the enfeoffment is carried out on the original land. The feudal state is too close to the Central Dynasty.

But His Majesty is different this time, he is allotted the land that has just been conquered, and it is still far away overseas, so what if King Hengshan can unify Tianzhu in the future?Under the protection of my invincible navy of the Tang Dynasty, can King Hengshan still cross the ocean to attack the mainland of the Tang Dynasty?Or pass through the Tubo Plateau?There is no threat at all.Since there is no threat, there is nothing wrong with enforcing enfeoffment. "

Immediately after Li Ji's words, Changsun Wuji spoke. He didn't want to open his mouth at first, but when he thought that Li Chengqian was his own nephew, if he could be in Fengguo... oh, it's the autonomous dominion, if Li Chengqian could be in the dominion If you make achievements, you may not be able to form an echo with yourself in the court in the future, and it will also be good for you in the court.