Yin Hongji was very happy and felt that with so many top people recommending him, there should be no problem. He clamored for a treat, and set up a roast tail banquet in advance.

Wei Wangfu.

In this matter of repairing the Buddhist shrine, Li Tai was not only slapped in the face and offended the other princes and princesses, but also reprimanded by the eldest grandson. Although Li Shimin didn't say anything, he was a little unhappy in his heart.

Li Tai hates Li You very much, as long as he can fight Li You, he will do it with money and effort.

Yin Hongzhi is Li You's uncle, and the matter of the Ministry of Rites is naturally the focus of Li Tai's attention.

After Li Tai, Yan Liben and Wang Cong discussed, Li Tai drove away from Chang'an.

The suburbs of Chang'an County.

From Chang'an County to the east, the population gradually thinned out. The dilapidated official road extended not far away, and a cement road appeared on the side of the road, and at the end of the cement road was a tall palace. Above the vermilion lacquer gate is written "King Zheng's Mansion".

King Zheng Li Hong was a noble of Li Yuan's era, and he had long since passed away. He didn't want to see the faces of those upstarts in Chang'an City, so he took the initiative to move to the countryside to live and enjoy the honor of a native emperor.

At this time, a luxurious carriage, escorted by a group of guards, came to the gate of King Zheng's mansion.

The carriage stopped, and a chubby nobleman stepped down.

Royal Rooms.

"My nephew Qingque has seen my uncle." Li Tai said.

"Qingque, why are you free?" A very rich white-haired old man said. He is Tang Gaozu Li Yuan's third brother Zheng Wang Li Hong.

"Father asked me to say hello to you on his behalf." Li Tai said.

"Okay, Your Majesty is still thinking about the old minister. When you go back, thank Your Majesty on behalf of the old minister. Zheng Wang Li Hong said.

After a few words of greeting, the two of them exchanged words. Li Tai said: "Uncle, I am here for Uncle Li Bin. Tang Yong, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, has submitted his resignation, and his father has agreed to his return to his hometown. The position of the Ministry of Rites is vacant, I don't know what you think? ”

King Zheng Li Hong knew that he was an out-of-luck nobleman, and he couldn't compare to Yin Hongzhi, the uncle of the dynasty, and he didn't have much hope. He said: "Bin'er's affairs, let him handle it himself." ”

Li Tai said: "My father is nostalgic, and he intends to take care of the old people in Longyou. Besides, he has just recently promoted the eldest grandson Wuji, a relative, and then promoted Yin Hongzhi, a relative, and he is worried that everyone will gossip. ”

Zheng Wang Li Hong doesn't look at people in the countryside, and he also knows a lot about things in the court. The contradiction between Li Tai and Li You, he knows it in his heart. He knew that Li Tai suddenly came here, and he was not kind enough to help Li Bin, but he just wanted to use Li Bin to fight Yin Hongzhi, that is, to fight Li You.

However, Li Tai supports Li Bin, which can be used. He asked, "What's your idea?" ”

"My father is nostalgic, you can find a few uncles and aunts, go to my father, and ask him to take care of Uncle Li Bin, and my father should agree."

After Li Shimin forced Li Yuan to abdicate, in order to appease the dissatisfaction of Li You's brothers and sisters, he still took care of them. Otherwise, it would be impossible for Li Bin to be a waiter in the Ministry of Rites.

King Zheng Li Hong felt that what Li Tai said made sense, and he also wanted to try it. So he said, "Okay, I'll go find these old people and go to the palace." ”

Li Tai said: "Since you have this idea, you must move quickly. Preconceived, as long as the father and emperor promised you, it would be too late for others to say anything. Hurry up and say, I'll beat the drum on the side. Eighty percent of things can be done. ”

"Thank you then. It's a rare time for you to come here, so let's have dinner together today. Li Hong invited.

"Next time, I still have something to do when I go back to Chang'an, and I will wait until Uncle Li Bin's business is done. Let's celebrate again. After saying that, Li Tai took his leave.

Tang Yong just submitted his resignation, and Li Shimin agreed, but Tang Yong had not gone through the formalities and left after all. Therefore, the eldest grandson Wuji, Fang Xuanling and others did not mention this matter for the time being.

Li Tai never talks about emotions in doing things, where does he care about Tang Yong's feelings, he completed his deployment first.

In the morning of this day, the eldest grandson Wuji was about to go to meet Li Shimin, when he saw Li Hong, the king of Zheng, the two sons of Li Zhan, the king of Fu, and the sister of Princess Tong'an, waiting in front of the door of the Liangyi Palace, and Li Shimin beckoned them into the Liangyi Palace.

The eldest grandson Wuji "chuckled" in his heart, knowing that things were in trouble.

Li Shimin is a nostalgic person, and when he saw these old people who were rarely seen in a year, he accompanied them for a long time.

The eldest grandson Wuji waited for more than an hour before he saw those old guys leave, and Li Shimin personally sent them to the door of the Liangyi Palace. The old guys all had smiles on their faces.

The eldest grandson Wuji thought about it, didn't go to Li Shimin, and went to the East Palace to find Li Chengqian first.

East Palace, Study.

When the eldest grandson Wuji saw Li Chengqian, he told him what had happened in the Liangyi Hall just now. Li Chengqian was anxious when he heard this, and said, "Oh, how is this good? Once the father agreed to them, the matter would not be undoable. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji asked, "Your Highness, what are you going to do?" ”

Li Chengqian thought for a while and said, "Even if my father wants to agree to them, I'm afraid he won't say anything right away." Therefore, I feel that there is still a chance. I'll go to my father and tell him what I think. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji looked at Li Chengqian with some surprise, and found that he had changed too much.

In the past, when Li Chengqian encountered such a situation, he would definitely retreat, fearing that if he went to Li Shimin, he would be reprimanded.

Now Li Chengqian, when he encounters difficulties, he is able to think calmly and make correct judgments. Moreover, the key is that he dares to stand up and go to Li Shimin to explain his opinions.

Li Chengqian's state is what the eldest grandson Wuji and the eldest grandson queen brothers and sisters have been looking forward to for a long time. At this moment, the eldest grandson Wuji's heart was surging, and his eyes were moist.

He praised sincerely: "Your Highness is right in your analysis. You go to His Majesty at once and explain your point of view, whether he agrees with it or not, it will have some effect on his determination.

You go first, and I'll come later. ”

Li Chengqian is really a little stable now, he is going to the Liangyi Palace, and at the same time he instructed Li Dezhi to inform Li You of the situation here.

Liangyi Palace, study.

After the salute, Li Chengqian said: "Empress, regarding the candidate for the secretary of the Ministry of Rites after Tang Yong's resignation, Erchen wants to recommend Yin Hongzhi to be the post. ”

Li Shimin said: "I have my own consideration for this matter, you don't have to worry about it." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Empress, the son is the crown prince, shouldn't you care about the major affairs of the court?" ”

"Huh?" Li Shimin did not notice the changes in Li Chengqian, and still looked at him with old eyes. Seeing that he dared to contradict himself, his eyes suddenly widened.

Li Chengqian has been reborn, and he is no longer the child who couldn't grow up as before. He bravely looked directly at Li Shimin with his eyes. He continued: "Empress, the major affairs of the court are ultimately decided by you, but before you decide, can the second son talk about his own opinions? ”

"Hmm." Li Shimin was a little surprised by Li Chengqian's performance, thinking that during this period of time, Li Chengqian has really made a lot of progress.

He continued to look at Li Chengqian for a while and said, "Sit down." ”

To tell the truth, this is the first time that Li Chengqian has confronted Li Shimin, and he said that he was not afraid that it was fake, and his legs and stomachs had already begun to turn tendons. Hearing that Li Shimin asked him to sit down, this shows that Li Shimin wants to listen to his opinion.

Li Chengqian felt respect from Li Shimin's attitude. His confidence suddenly increased.

Li Shimin asked and answered: "You want to recommend Yin Hongzhi, tell me your reasons." ”

Li Chengqian is really working hard now, he has done his homework in advance, papapa, one, two, three, four, and the head of the talk is the Tao.

Li Shimin really felt the change in Li Chengqian, the former submissive and cautious Li Chengqian was gone, and he looked calm and calm in front of him.

Li Shimin nodded slightly. But he didn't say anything, and said, "Okay, Cheng Qian, I understand what you mean." You stand down. ”

Li Chengqian expressed his views freely and vividly, although Li Shimin did not express his position. But Li Shimin's demeanor had already told him that he would definitely consider his own opinion.

"The retainers retired." Li Chengqian saluted and left the study.

Li Chengqian walked in the courtyard, the sun shone on his face, his demeanor was calm, his steps were firm, and his eyes were full of confidence.

Qi Wangfu.

Li Dezhi conveyed Li Chengqian's words to Li You, Li You thought for a while, and said: "You go back and tell His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that we ...... like this"8)