Chapter 824: An Assist from Wu Zetian (Page 1/1)

Tiance Mansion, in the study. Li Shimin sat behind the table with his head down, staring blankly at the roof.

Just now in the imperial study, after Dugu Zhen announced that he was going to resign, Dou Kang, another leader of the Guanlong aristocracy, also said that if Li Yuan could not solve the problem for them, then he could only resign and go into hiding. Under the threat of resignation from the two, Li Yuan finally agreed to recapture the land for them.

"Hey!"

Li Shimin sighed helplessly, in fact, he knew in his heart that Li Yuan was not unaware of the truth of the matter, but because of the current situation, he did not dare to rashly turn his face with the Guanlong nobles. It's just that the Guanlong aristocracy is indeed the foundation of the Tang Dynasty, but aren't the millions of ordinary people in Guanzhong the foundation of the Tang Dynasty?

Li Shimin also admitted that at the beginning of their army, the Guanlong nobles provided them with a lot of help, and some people contributed money, so that the Tang Dynasty quickly gained a firm foothold in Guanzhong. However, as time passed, the adverse effects of Guanlong's aristocratic land began to appear.

There are many manors on the land of Guanlong, and ordinary people have no land to cultivate, so they either go to Guanlong to be tenant farmers or go away. Above the court, incompetent people such as Dugu Huaien and Dou Dan stole high positions, while truly knowledgeable people were wantonly suppressed by the Guanlong nobles, depressed and unable to achieve their aspirations, and people who turned to the Sui Dynasty abounded.

Both the father and the crown prince said that they would work hard to accumulate national strength. But they knew the danger of the Guanlong nobles to the Tang Dynasty, but because of all kinds of concerns, they didn't dare to touch the interests of the Guanlong nobles, how could they be so timid and afraid of things to support the world of the Tang Dynasty?

At this time, there was a sudden sound of footsteps outside the door, and his side concubine Wu Meiniang knocked on the door outside and said in a low voice: "Husband, can I come in?" ”

Li Shimin replied in a low voice: "Come in!" ”

The door "creaked" open, Wu Meiniang walked in lightly with a bowl of tea, she saw Li Shimin's face was worried, and immediately moved behind Li Shimin to massage gently, and persuaded softly: "Victory and defeat are common things in soldiers, why should the husband be so worried?" Although the concubine is a woman, she has also heard the truth that victory is not arrogant and defeat is not discouraged. Fujun is the commander of the three armies, if even Fujun behaves so depressed, then who below will have the confidence to fight the Sui Dynasty? ”

Wu Meiniang's persuasion made Li Shimin's face look a lot better, he gently patted Wu Meiniang's hand, and muttered: "The defeat of Luoyang is indeed a big blow to me, but I, Li Shimin, have not been cowardly enough to be defeated like this." What worries me even more is my father and eldest brother, this morning in the Shang study, my father adopted the eldest brother's suggestion to negotiate peace with the Sui Dynasty. ”

Speaking of this, Li Shimin couldn't help but snort heavily, with an angry face, and said: "Big brother said it well, what kind of peace negotiation is clearly seeking peace. With Yang Gao's child, he will definitely extort a large amount of money and grain from my Datang to make up for his deficit during the Luoyang War. Although I tried my best to dissuade him, it was a pity that my father was frightened by the Sui army because of the Chang'an incident and did not listen to my advice.

In addition, the Guanlong nobles took advantage of the loss of Chang'an this time and took the opportunity to grab the people's benefits, the father and the eldest brother were bent on stability, knowing the truth but indulging the Guanlong nobles, I was afraid that there would be a bigger mess in the future! ”

Wu Meiniang listened to Li Shimin's complaints, her eyes flashed, and she said in a low voice: "Only the husband can see it thoroughly in the court, if the husband is the king of the Tang Dynasty, it would be good, and the Tang Dynasty will definitely be ten times more prosperous than now." ”

"What did you say?"

Li Shimin stood up suddenly, his eyes flashed with fierce light, and he glared at Wu Meiniang and said, "You dare to say such a big rebellion?" ”

Wu Meiniang gritted her teeth, she is a woman who is not willing to be mediocre, and using war to get rid of the eldest grandson Wujian who is in love with Li Shimin's childhood sweetheart and husband and wife is only the first step, and then she will take advantage of the absence of the eldest grandson to enter Li Shimin's heart and completely replace the position of the eldest grandson Wuji. She knew that Li Shimin must have such ambitions, otherwise why would he cultivate so many cronies in the army. At this time, she must not retreat, otherwise she can only be an insignificant concubine in her life.

At that moment, she knelt on the ground and said neither humbly nor arrogantly: "Although the concubine is just a woman, it stands to reason that she should not talk about national affairs. But watching Datang's deterioration, the concubine couldn't help it. Although His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is generous and has the style of an elder, if he is indeed a generation of benevolent monarchs in peacetime. But now is a troubled time, and His Royal Highness the Prince's character is destined to make him impossible to be Yang Gao's opponent. What Datang needs is a bold monarch! ”

Li Shimin stared at Wu Meiniang, his face changed again and again, and after a long time, he sat down slowly, sighed and said: "Out of this room, don't say this kind of thing again, even if it's your closest person!" ”

Wu Meiniang was secretly overjoyed when she heard this, she knew that this time she had made the right bet, and immediately replied: "Don't worry, husband, the concubine understands!" ”

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Go down!" ”

Wu Meiniang gave a salute, slowly exited the door, closed the door gently, and walked out for a long time, only then did a smile appear on the corner of her mouth.

At this moment, a figure walked quickly in front of Wu Meiniang and bowed his hand: "The villain sees Mrs. Wu!" ”

"Li Yi? I haven't been able to see you in the house lately, where have you been? ”

Wu Meiniang frowned slightly, this Li Yi was Li Shimin's personal soldier in his early years, he once blocked the knife for Li Shimin, and was promoted by Li Shimin to be the head of the guards of the Qin Palace. Although he is brave and good at fighting, he is greedy for money and lustful, and was bought by Wu Meiniang with a lot of money. At the beginning, Wu Meiniang secretly instructed this person to do something in the carriage of the eldest grandson.

Li Yi smiled slightly and said, "Dissatisfied with Madam, the villain is in the name of His Royal Highness, and went to Luoyang to inquire about the news of the princess." ”

"What did you inquire about?"

Wu Meiniang's heart suddenly sank, Li Shimin was the eldest grandson Sheng in his early years, and he and the eldest grandson Wujian have known each other since childhood, and they have a very good relationship. The relationship of more than ten years is the capital of the eldest grandson Wujian to sit firmly on the princess, Wu Meiniang knows that under equal conditions, she cannot win the eldest grandson Wujian, which is why she does not hesitate to take risks and use war methods to frame the eldest grandson Wujian.

Li Yi immediately told Wu Meiniang the original news he had found in Luoyang City, and added a sentence at the end: "Madam, do you want the villain to hide this matter?" If there is no news of her, His Highness may think that she has died in the chaos. ”

Wu Meiniang shook her head and said, "What kind of person Your Highness is, such a thing can't be hidden for a long time. ”

"How's that to be?" Li Yi's face became a little pale, "If His Royal Highness knows that the princess is still alive, he will definitely try his best to welcome the princess back. ”

"It's not that bad yet?" Wu Meiniang smiled slightly and said, "You just said that Yang Gao found someone to settle their mother and son, and also sent a doctor to treat Li Chengqian?" ”

"Yes!" Li Yi nodded.

"God help me!"

Wu Meiniang immediately said: "You go back and report to Your Highness, you don't have to hide it, tell Your Highness honestly." However, when reporting that Yang Gao sent someone to treat Li Chengqian, you add one more sentence that Yang Gao has also visited many times. Remember, just add this one and nothing else! ”

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