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Yang Xi was very surprised when he saw Yang Guozhong magically opening his eyes and looking at him intently.

"Father, you are awake. The child has come back from Qinghai to see you!" Yang Xi tightly held Yang Guozhong's hand, which was much thinner than before, and said sadly: "Father, the child is unfilial. When you are seriously ill,

Not by your side..."

Yang Guozhong had recognized Yang Xi, a smile appeared on his face, he raised his fingers, squeezed Yang Xi's hand, and shook his head gently.

Yang Xi didn't know what he meant, and he didn't know what Yang Guozhong meant by shaking his head.

Pei Rou, who was waiting aside, was very surprised to see Yang Guozhong's appearance. She immediately went out and personally called the imperial physician who was waiting outside to come in and treat Yang Guozhong. The imperial physician also came in soon and hurriedly examined Yang Guozhong.

But during the examination, Yang Guozhong kept his eyes open and held Yang Xi's hand tightly. The imperial doctor failed to find out anything during the examination, and was eventually dismissed by Yang Xi.

"Xi'er, ask your mother to go out as well. My father wants to have a private conversation with you!" To Yang Xi's surprise, Yang Guozhong actually spoke.

Yang Xi looked at Pei Rou who was in tears, and then at Yang Guozhong who was full of hope, and finally asked: "Mom, please go outside and have a rest first, and let me talk to my father for a few words."

After Pei Rou thought for a while, she finally stood up, wiped her eyes and walked out.

Yang Guozhong pointed to the door and window, and Yang Xi understood, walked over, closed the door and window, and drew the curtains beside Yang Guozhong's bed to prevent others from overhearing what they were saying.

"Father, you have been sleeping for a long time and have just woken up. It's better to have a good rest. My son is here to accompany you. When father recovers, let's talk to him again!" Seeing Yang Guozhong, he closed his eyes again tiredly.

, Yang Xi couldn’t bear to console him: “Father, my child

My son just arrived in Chang'an today. The war in Qinghai has subsided. The Tubo people in Qinghai and the Tubo people in Anxi have been annihilated by our Tang army. Father, don't have any worries. The Tang Dynasty will definitely be more powerful in the future.

.Father, you just need to rest in peace and recuperate."

When Yang Xi talked about this, Yang Guozhong's eyes lit up, but he still shook his head, raised his other hand, and waved to signal Yang Xi not to say anything yet. After taking two deep breaths, he said softly: "Xi

Son, I’m so happy that you came back today and that my father has woken up... and... you brought such good news. My father is really proud of you. With you in the Yang family, I will not be weak, and my father will not be weak.

There are no regrets.”

Yang Xi started to interrupt, but was stopped by Yang Guozhong. He had no choice but to keep silent.

"Xi'er, my father never expected that your military strategy is so outstanding. In this expedition to Qinghai, you actually wiped out all the Tubo people and captured Shang Jiexi. Your military exploits are something that no one in the Tang Dynasty can match for a hundred years.

Compare that. When you return from this expedition, Your Majesty will definitely reward you and improve your position. I believe Your Majesty will not let you or me down!" Yang

Guozhong looked at Yang Xi lovingly, with a smile on his face, "Xi'er, you must also know that if your father continues to hold the post of prime minister, His Majesty will definitely be wary and will not promote you again and again. Now he

Don't worry about this, and don't worry about this, because my father has to write a resignation letter and resign from the post of Prime Minister to His Majesty, without doing anything else."

Hearing what Yang Guozhong said, Yang Xi was surprised again, "Father, why are you doing this? When you are well and can work again, His Majesty has not removed you from your job, why did you resign yourself? ?”

Yang Guozhong shook his head vigorously, "Xi'er, my father's illness will never recover. I believe you also know that my father's time is running out!"

As he spoke, he smiled miserably. This made Yang Xi feel sour in his heart. He couldn't help but turn his eyes red and almost shed tears.

No matter what kind of notoriety Yang Guozhong has in history, he is the father who raised his body and loved his son who was not his biological son very much and took care of him in every possible way. Yang Xi is grateful for this. Now he is on the hospital bed. Yang Guozhong still expressed concern for his son who was not his biological son, and even planned to resign as prime minister. He also said that time was running out, how could he not make Yang Xi sigh.

"It is impossible for my father's health to recover. I know this myself!" Yang Guozhong smiled miserably and signaled Yang Xi not to interrupt and continue to listen to him.

Yang Xi had no choice but to hold back what he wanted to say and listen to what Yang Guozhong said.

"Xi'er, as a father, I know that you are not my biological son!"

"Ah! Father..." Yang Xi was surprised again. He didn't expect that Yang Guozhong would even say such words, and he didn't know how to express it.

Yang Guozhong waved his hand again, indicating that Yang Xi could just listen, and then said: "But as a father, I never knew who your mother had an affair with to give birth to you, but now I finally know..."

"You are the son of Crown Prince Li Bin. I believe you already know it yourself. This should be the reason why you helped Li Bin ascend to the throne of crown prince!" Yang Guozhong looked at Yang Xi with an inquiring look.

Yang Xi didn't dare to deny it. After thinking for a moment, he nodded, "Yes, father. The child already knows about this, but he doesn't dare to tell his father."

Yang Guozhong showed a sad smile again, slowly closed his eyes, and said after a while: "Xi'er, my father thought that after you knew that I was not your biological father, you would have other plans, and for This plan is to abandon everything between you and your father. Now it seems that worrying about your father is unnecessary. You still regard me as your father."

"Father, of course you are my father, and you will always be!" Yang Xi tightened Yang Guozhong's hand again, "Father, you'd better take a rest. If you have anything to say, I'll talk to you when you feel better."

Yang Guozhong still shook his head firmly and refused Yang Xi's kindness: "Xi'er, if you don't say something today, you may never have the chance to say it again in the future. Just listen, if my father doesn't ask you, don't interrupt."

"Yes, father!" Yang Xi had no choice but to agree. He also saw that Yang Guozhong seemed to be having a comeback, and maybe his days were numbered.

"Xi'er, my father wants to ask you, do you want to be a Yang family or a Li family in the future?"

"A child will always be a member of the Yang family, and will always be his father's son!" Yang Xi answered without any hesitation.

Yang Xi's answer made Yang Guozhong very satisfied. He finally showed a relieved smile, closed his eyes and took a breath. Yang Xi didn't ask anything, let alone persuade him. He knew that Yang Guozhong still had something to say.

After a while, Yang Guozhong opened his eyes again, but his eyes were full of exhaustion. Yang Xi felt sad again and wanted to persuade him, but Yang Guozhong, who knew what he was thinking, waved his hand to signal Yang Xi not to say anything.

Yang Xi had no choice but to swallow the words back in his stomach again.

"Xi'er, Li Bin relied on your help, as well as the help of your concubine, aunt, and your father-in-law, Xianggong Guo, to become the prince. He has no foundation at all. Even if he works hard in the past two years, he can't lay a solid foundation.

Yes, if His Majesty abdicates in the past two years or... Even if the Crown Prince becomes emperor, it will be difficult for him to convince the public. Li Bin's ability is average, I believe you also know..."

After Yang Guozhong spoke for a while, he stopped to catch his breath. After a while, he continued: "He will definitely not dare to offend you now. He will also try his best to curry favor with your father-in-law and your concubine and aunt. But father, just to remind you.

, if a person like Li Bin stayed in the throne for a long time, his influence would not be less than that of Li Heng. Because Li Heng had always been against his father, he had not been with Li Linfu before.

Together, the crown prince position has never been secure, but Li Bin is different. He will not conflict with others, at least he will not conflict with you and your father-in-law now. All the ministers in the DPRK know that Li Bin is because of you

He became the prince only with the support of Mr. Guo and Mr. Guo. They take it for granted that their father also fully supports him. For the sake of you, Mr. Guo and me, they will not treat Li Heng like Li Bin..."

At this point, Yang Guozhong suddenly paused, lowered his voice and asked Yang Xi sternly: "Xi'er, my father is asking you, do you want to be the emperor?"

Yang Guozhong's inquiry made Yang Xi startled. He didn't know whether to admit or deny. After thinking about it, he still refused to deny it: "Father, when the prince asked for support, he personally promised that as long as he became the prince, he would be the prince."

When he finally ascends the throne, he will definitely pass the throne on to the child. The child also promised him and believed in his promise."

Yang Xi's words surprised Yang Guozhong, and he smiled again, "That's good. Since he promised, he must find a way to make him do it. Although Li Bin has many sons, Li Zhuo is quite capable.

, but Li Bin has promised you like this, and your reputation in the court is so high, Li Zhuo is definitely not your opponent. Xi'er, come here, as my father, I want to give you a few words."

Yang Guozhong signaled Yang Xi to bring his ear closer. Yang Xi hesitated for a moment and then immediately leaned over.

Yang Guozhong leaned into Yang Xi's ear and whispered for a long time, and finally raised his voice slightly: "Xi'er, the country of the Tang Dynasty belongs to the Li family. They did the most for their father, but in the end they only belong to the Tang Dynasty.

A minister, but you are different. You can do many things. Since you get all the opportunities, don’t give up the opportunities and seize them. My father hopes to see you aspire to the title of Ninth Five-Year Plan.

time."

After listening to Yang Guozhong's instructions, Yang Xi couldn't help but speed up. He didn't expect that Yang Guozhong would teach him so many methods. At this moment, he felt that it was inevitable that he should not be the emperor.

If what Yang Guozhong said is true and he can do what he says, then the world of the Tang Dynasty is within his grasp.

"Xi'er, during this expedition, you must find a way to get a higher position. My father will also ask for your life in the resignation letter. I believe that His Majesty will not refuse to agree. After you get a higher position,

If you continue to follow what my father said, I believe that Li Bin will be completely ignored by you in the end, and the throne will be within your reach!"

"Father……"
Chapter completed!