The weather is sunny and under the warm sunshine, the flowers are clustered in the East Palace Garden.

There were a group of palace maids and eunuchs standing in the garden, and several boys were playing on the grass. When they saw Li Chengqian and Li You coming in, they hurried over to salute.

These children are Li Chengqian's sons, namely Li Xiang, the eldest son of 9 years old, Li Yi, the second son of 6 years old, and Li Jue, the third son of 5 years old. They are arranged in a staircase shape according to their size, and bow to them and say, "Sons meet the father and the fifth uncle."

Li Chengqian suffered from the disunity between his brothers and specifically asked his son to be united and friendly. Therefore, his three sons have always played together and their relationship is very harmonious.

Li Chengqian lovingly reached out and stroked the heads of several children, saying, "Go and have fun." The children saluted Li Chengqian and Li You again, and then ran away happily.

Li Chengqian stood there, looking at the children for a while, as if he was recalling his childhood past.

Li You was able to understand his mood. When he was a child, he was also an unpopular naughty child, and even worse than Li Chengqian's situation. He was sympathetic and sympathetic, which was one of the main reasons why the two brothers were able to get close to each other.

After a while, Li Chengqian said, "Let's go."

The two continued to walk towards the study.

In the study, Li Chengqian and Li You chatted for a while, and it was lunch time. He ordered Gao Lian to send food and drinks to the study, and he and Li You were having a meal while chatting.

After drinking a few glasses of wine, Li Chengqian's words opened and he expressed his troubles.

Li Chengqian talked with Li You more than once about the past. The trouble he told this time was his feelings after he became the ruling state.

Since Li Shimin personally led the army and Li Chengqian became the governor, he felt a lot of pressure. He was trembling and walked on thin ice all day long, afraid that he would do something to make Li Shimin feel dissatisfied.

Li Chengqian has made great progress in the past two years, has become responsible, has a decisive and decisive attitude. However, the fear of Li Shimin that he developed over the long period of his growth cannot be completely eliminated in a short period of time.

When Li You was in Chang'an, he felt very at ease with something. When Li You left Chang'an, Li Chengqian's pressure became very great.

Changsun Wuji and Zhang Quansu helped Li Chengqian with all their heart, but they also put a lot of pressure on Li Chengqian. They relied on their elders and teachers, coupled with their long-term psychological advantages to Li Chengqian, and often blamed Li Chengqian, which greatly aroused Li Chengqian's rebellious psychology.

Changsun Wuji was extremely powerful in the court and local governments. He served as the Minister of Personnel for more than ten years and promoted grassroots officials have gradually grown up over time and formed huge strength in the court and local governments.

Although Li Chengqian is now responding to the response, he actually knows in his heart that it is not that Li Chengqian is responding to the response, but that Changsun Wuji is responding to the response.

If the matter proposed by Li Chengqian reached an agreement with Changsun Wuji, things would go very smoothly. However, if he did not get the support of Changsun Wuji, it would be very difficult to implement it after his decree was issued.

The other important officials of the court mainly acted according to Li Shimin's expression. If the matter arranged by Li Chengqian was within the established policies of Li Shimin, those ministers would also seriously implement it. However, if they were inconsistent with their opinions, they would reserve their opinions and delay time in order to compete for Li Shimin's opinions.

Li You deeply sympathizes with Li Chengqian's situation.

As the crown prince, Li Chengqian was born at the wrong time. He had an overly strong father, and there was a group of extremely powerful ministers under his father. In this case, he, the crown prince, was just a decoration.

Even those relatives such as Hou Junji who had the same interests as him were all very strong and did not take Li Chengqian seriously.

After all, Li Chengqian does not have his own real direct team. If so, it is Li You.

Out of trust in Li You, Li Chengqian expressed his inner depression. He said a lot and said it for a long time until he was exhausted.

Li You sympathized with his situation and was also happy that he could realize it. Li Chengqian had realized that if he continued to follow this trend, even if he could succeed the throne, he would definitely become a puppet of Changsun Wuji and others.

Li Shimin is 45 years old this year. According to his 51-year-old life span in history, it is not a few years since the regime's alternation. If he continues according to Li Chengqian's current situation, even if he ascends the throne, he will become a nameless emperor like Emperor Gaozong of Tang Li Zhi in history.

Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others are both ambitious people. They will definitely be as suspicious as in history, like Li Ke, Li You and others. It is difficult for Li You to be a safe foodie.

In history, Li Ke was framed and killed by Changsun Wuji and others. Awesome figures like Li You have long threatened the authority of Changsun Wuji and others. They will definitely do everything possible to kill Li You.

This is also the purpose of Li You's desperate efforts to develop his own power - he must be able to protect himself in the face of such a situation.

Li You has always supported Li Chengqian, hoping that he can become stronger himself. However, with Li Chengqian's trust in Changsun Wuji and others, if he actively proposes to let Li Chengqian guard against Changsun Wuji and others, it will definitely arouse Li Chengqian's disgust and even suspicion.

Therefore, Li You has been secretly anxious about this matter, but has no choice.

Now that Li Chengqian has finally realized it.

Now that there is still some time before the handover of imperial power, Li You can calmly help Li Chengqian lay a solid foundation.

After listening to Li Chengqian's confession, Li You couldn't help laughing when he saw his frowning look. He said, "Brother, congratulations! Your ability to recognize these means that you have truly matured."

Li Chengqian felt a little confused when he saw Li You. He trusted Li You and knew that he was not mocking him. But he still didn't understand why Li You was happy and congratulated him.

He said, "Fifth brother, brother is really confused. Please help me find a solution."

Li You carefully analyzed the situation in the court for Li Chengqian, so that he knew it. He gave Li Chengqian a few suggestions.

First, safeguard Li Shimin's authority everywhere and win Li Shimin's support.

Second, continue to protect the interests of Changsun Wuji and others and strive for their continued support.

Third, on this basis, take the method of erosion, take the initiative on a small scale, and play your role.

When Li You said this, Li Chengqian asked, "The first and second are easy to understand. Please give me an example of this third."

Li You said: "Brother, let's say that, when you do things, nine out of 10 things are consistent with them. Then choose something you are sure of and stick to your own opinions so that they can accept it.

Gradually, 8 of the 10 things become consistent with them and 2 things stick to their opinions. They will also get used to it.

Then you become more and more demanding, stick to the proportion of things you advocate, and slowly establish your authority.”

"I understand." Li Chengqian said.

Li You continued: "Don't move the ministers in the court, and don't interfere in the military affairs. These two things are taboo things.

What you have to do is to promote grassroots officials, such as those under the sixth rank, or even those under the eighth rank, or those under the eighth or ninth rank. These people will regard you as their real master if they accept your gift.

Don’t underestimate these grassroots officials. As time goes by, they will gradually grow and become your talent pool.

The father and the main ministers would not care too much about the small things like promoting grassroots officials. In this way, those who do not show off their mountains and rivers will cultivate true strength for you."

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "I understand, but I don't really have many specific things to do, and there are only a limited number of officials who can be promoted. How can I promote a large number of officials?"
Chapter completed!