Chapter 35: The King of Han Enters the Palace
Li Chengqian's plan was an open plan, and Li Ke had to take it, but he had no way to take it. It was not easy for Li Ke to break the situation. Li Ke thought for a long time, but he still couldn't find a good plan.
By the way, it seems that Li Ke has become the only one who can do it. What he can expect now is that things will turn around.
Wang Xuance’s so-called “wait” is not aimlessly waiting, but rather his reaction to the matter between the court and the royal family.
As soon as Li Shimin's words came out, it was impossible for the ancient well to be in the court. As long as someone could stand up, even if it was just a little turbulence, the keen Wang Xuance could find a good opportunity.
Fortunately, Li Ke didn't wait long. Just when Li Ke was at a loss, the opportunity Wang Xuance wanted finally arrived.
Li Chengqian entered the palace after the memorial, and Li Shimin ordered Zongzheng Temple to choose a relative of his age to prepare for marriage. Li Ke naturally couldn't sit still, but there was another person who couldn't sit still, that was King Li Yuanchang of Han.
According to Li Chengqian's original intention, he wanted to use this matter to force Li Ke. If Li Ke wrote a letter to marry Ashinayun and went out to calm down, that would be the best. Li Chengqian would have a great worry. As for Li Yuanchang, Li Chengqian would choose another good person for him. Compared with his throne, what is a woman worth?
But if Li Ke retreated to the palace and did not leave, then Li Chengqian would have to retreat and seek second best, differentiate the Turkic momentum, break Li Ke's wing, and disgusting Li Ke's hand.
But people's calculations are no better than God's calculations. Just when Li Ke was able to wait and remain calm, Li Yuanchang was in chaos first.
King Xiang, the Grand Governor of Dingxiang, and Shizhennan, if he got these, he would be like a half-king of the northern land. Wouldn't it be much better than looking at people in Chang'an City, let alone Ashinayun, whom he had been thinking about day and night.
How could he not be moved by killing two birds with one stone? Just when Li Yuanchang learned that Li Shimin ordered Zongzheng Temple to choose a relative of his age, he couldn't sit still.
Li Yuanchang had almost no hesitation and immediately entered the palace to face the saint.
"Your Majesty, the King of Han is asking for a visit." In the Lizheng Hall, Li Shimin had just finished reviewing the memorials submitted by various places today. He was having time to make fun of Xiao Yizi, and Chang Tu suddenly entered and told Li Shimin.
Li Shimin was both the emperor and the second son of the Supreme Emperor Li Yuan, but he also liked calligraphy and painting but had no fondness for his seventh brother.
Li Yuanchang was quite literary, good at painting and running script. He was considered a rare talent in the royal family, but his personality was very debauchery. He even relied on Li Yuan's favor and once rampant in Chang'anfang. It would be fine if he just was nostalgic for a place where brothels were left, but this would not be a big deal.
But he is also domineering and obsessed with calligraphy and paintings. Whenever he hears that a family has calligraphy and paintings he likes, he will buy them with his power, regardless of whether others want to sell them or not.
Just for this matter, Li Shimin often received memorials from impeachment by the Censor, but Li Shimin also had no good way to deal with him.
Because Li Yuanchang was extremely favored by Li Yuan, if Li Shimin severely punished Li Yuanchang for a few pairs of calligraphy and paintings, Li Yuan would definitely be dissatisfied.
Although Li Shimin is now an emperor, he has to take care of Li Yuan's attitude.
Li Yuan had passed the throne to him. If it were not for an important matter, he would never have a dispute with Li Yuan, and asked others to tell others that he would not tolerate his brothers for a few pairs of calligraphy and paintings.
When Li Shimin heard that Li Yuanchang asked for a meeting, he was unhappy, but he still came in.
"My brother Li Yuanchang pays homage to Your Majesty." Li Yuanchang entered the hall and leaned over to worship Li Shimin.
"Brother, don't be too polite, get up." Li Shimin raised his hand and ordered Li Yuanchang to get up.
Li Shimin asked, "How come Qilang is not with the Supreme Emperor today, so why do you have time to come to my side?"
Li Yuanchang is busy having fun on weekdays and deliberately avoids Li Shimin. Li Shimin rarely sees him in the palace, so he has such a saying.
Li Yuanchang replied: "My brother wants to serve the country, so I will ask Your Majesty for your order."
To serve the country, these four words were spoken by Li Yuanchang, and Li Shimin almost laughed out loud.
Can people who consume the people's strength serve the country?
Li Shimin looked at Li Yuanchang and asked curiously: "Does Qilang want to release the prefectures and counties to relieve the people, or do he want to lead troops to fight and ping the border?"
When Li Yuanchang heard this, he immediately looked embarrassed. Whether it was governing the government and ensuring the people or marching, he was not director Li Yuanchang, and he could not bear the crime.
Li Yuanchang had no choice but to say: "Working for the country and sharing the worries of the king is not just about the two paths of civil and military."
Li Shimin looked at Li Yuanchang's appearance and seemed to understand. Not long after Li Shimin's oral order was issued, Li Yuanchang came here, most of the reason for this.
Li Shimin asked: "What are you referring to about the marriage?"
Li Yuanchang nodded and said, "What I said is exactly this. I am willing to share my worries with you and ask to be the one who is married."
Li Shimin listened to Li Yuanchang's words and looked thoughtful.
Asuna Yun was Jie Li's legitimate daughter. Although the Turks were defeated, Li Shimin would never send his children from the sidelines to come, otherwise this would not be a kindness, but rather a humiliation.
The Tang Dynasty royal family was qualified to marry the Turks, just Li Shimin or Li Yuan's son. As for Li Xiaogong, Li Shentong, Li Daozong and other side branches, they were not considered at all.
Li Shimin originally wanted Li Ke the most, because Li Ke had gone to the Turks and was quite familiar with the Turks. Li Ke was the best candidate, but if Li Ke was sent, Li Shimin would be a little reluctant.
When he was a young man, he went north to be a wise man. If he ordered him to go north again, he would not return to the court. The father and son were separated from each other and could not meet each other. Li Shimin really couldn't bear to leave.
Therefore, Li Yuanchang's words made Li Shimin a little moved.
Li Yuanchang and others were left and right in Chang'an, and relying on Li Yuan's protection and being upset, it would be better to throw him to the south of the Mo and let him die on his own.
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Li Yuanchang had just entered the palace and Li Ke, who was staring at him, had already received news. Although Li Ke did not know what Li Yuanchang had entered the palace, it was not difficult for Li Ke to guess at this critical moment when he entered the palace.
Li Ke Chuyi was shocked. He didn't expect that Li Yuanchang's movements were so fast that he didn't even give him too much time to react, and he was still a little panicked, but after hearing the news, Wang Xuance showed a hint of joy on his face.
Director Wang Xuance was already in the way of being erratic. Before, the water was not muddy enough, so Wang Xuance naturally had no way to use it, but Li Yuanchang's appearance muddled the water, and Li Ke's opportunity came.
"The King of Han entered the palace, and Your Highness's chance has come." As soon as Wang Xuance learned of Li Yuanchang's entry into the palace, he told Li Ke.
"Sir, are you going to start with Li Yuanchang?" Li Ke asked in confusion after hearing Wang Xuance's words.
Wang Xuance said: "The King of Han has always been very close to the prince. I think this matter may be inseparable from Li Yuanchang, so Li Yuanchang is the point of breaking the deadlock for His Highness."
Chapter completed!