After Li Yuan heard Li Haochen's words, he looked at Li Haochen with a smile and said, "I want to pass on the crown prince after the New Year, I don't know what you think?" ”

Li Haochen almost didn't sit on the ground when he heard Li Yuan's words, this is earth-shattering news, although this meaning has been revealed when Li Yuan and the eldest grandson Shunde were talking at that time, but at this moment, asking Li Haochen's opinion in front of Li Haochen is not the same in this sense.

Li Haochen thought about it again and again, but he was still not sure what Li Yuan really thought, so he said cautiously: "Your Majesty is at the peak of the Spring and Autumn Period, how can you say that you will inherit the throne?" ”

Li Yuan heard Li Haochen say this, smiled at Li Haochen, and seemed to have understood what Li Haochen was thinking at the moment, and then sighed and said, "Haochen! You don't have to doubt my intentions, I really want to pass on to the prince, and the reason why I want to pass on the prince in advance is because I am afraid that after a hundred years, the prince will not be able to control the situation. At the same time, I also want to see the reaction of the people, I know that this son of mine is not a peaceful person since he was a child, I am afraid that if I really wait until a hundred years later, the prince will succeed to the throne, and the people will rebel, I think that while I still have the energy to pass on to the prince in advance, so that the people should be more peaceful, and after I have smoothly transferred all the power to the prince, even if the people are anti-minded, I am afraid that there will be no soldiers and horses, and the prince will be kind and will treat his brother kindly, so that their brothers can be regarded as harmonious. I can go with confidence, otherwise I am afraid that I will die! ”

Li Yuan's words can be regarded as a thorough expression of his intentions, but Li Haochen knows the truth that a companion is like a tiger, although he agrees with Li Yuan's approach in his heart, but he still says: "Your Majesty's wisdom is not as good as what happens!" If Your Majesty has made up his mind, the minister will naturally act according to the order! Li Haochen actually agreed with Li Yuan when he said this, but he did not express his opinion because of this, but slapped Li Yuan on the back, the longer he contacted the emperor, the more cautious Li Haochen became, and his speech became more and more invisible.

Li Yuan naturally understood Li Haochen's point of view, but he was more or less displeased with Li Haochen's tactfulness, and then said: "Okay, you Li Haochen, I asked for your opinion, but you slapped me on the back, I think you are in the prison of Dali Temple and you haven't lived enough!" After Li Yuan finished speaking, he looked at Li Haochen with a smile, and this sentence was full of jokes.

However, Li Haochen didn't dare to listen to it as a joke at all, but knew very well that Li Yuan wanted to listen to his clear attitude, so he said: "Your Majesty, the minister thinks that you should discuss this change of imperial power with the Shangshu of the three provinces, instead of studying it with a small general, the minister is humble and has limited knowledge, I only know that finally Your Majesty, finally the prince, and the rest of the ministers don't know!" ”

When Li Yuan heard this, he knew that he couldn't hear what he wanted to hear in Li Haochen's mouth today, so he sighed deeply and said: "It's not that I don't want to discuss with them, but do you know that behind these people are the family gate forces, and they represent more of their family's interests, so what they say will be remote, just like the eldest grandson Shunde, I know that you have no background and no scruples, so I want to ask you to see if my decision is appropriate." Saying that, Li Yuan sighed heavily and said: "I didn't expect that you kid is better than a monkey, and you don't have a word to land, forget it, I won't force you anymore, you should retreat first!" Let me think about it myself! ”

Li Haochen listened to Li Yuan's words at the moment, and suddenly felt a little more sympathetic in his heart, he looked at Li Yuan at the moment as if Li Yuan was at this moment, he was no longer the Tang Emperor who was dominant, high, but a lonely old man, who wanted to find someone to talk to, at this moment Li Haochen unconsciously remembered his grandmother in his previous life, and suddenly he had no awe and knowledge of Li Yuan and imperial power, only deep sympathy for this old man.

The change in his heart made Li Haochen slightly excited, and then hugged his fists and said to Li Yuan: "Your Majesty, Haochen thinks that Your Majesty has made a decision, and Your Majesty's decision Haochen agrees very much, but Haochen has a little suggestion, that is, to hand over the position and not to hand over power, respect Your Majesty as the emperor, and still go to the court to govern, the prince listens to the government in the court, does not ask about the government, let the prince learn from you for a while, and then hand over the power, it is appropriate!" As for the repentant marquis, the minister is sure that once you are in the crown prince, he will inevitably rebel, and if you want to save his life, the minister's advice is expected to be listened to by your majesty! ”

Li Yuan could see that Li Haochen was speaking from the bottom of his heart at this moment, and he also listened to it completely, so he said: "It's so much in line with my heart, let's do it!" I know that your knowledge is beyond ordinary people, yes, when the prince waits for you, you will definitely be rewarded! I hope you will be loyal to the Tang Dynasty, and I and the prince will not treat you badly! ”

When Li Haochen heard this, he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty is serious, and the ministers dare not bear it!" It is the duty of a minister to be loyal to the monarch and love the country, and he does not dare to beg for a reward! Please rest assured, Your Majesty, the minister will do his best to assist the prince! ”

Li Yuan nodded and said good, and let Li Haochen retreat first, Li Haochen came out of the Taiji Palace, still a little excited, he knew that the future of the Tang Dynasty would inevitably have another bloody storm, Li Yuan's approach could only stimulate Li Shimin to rebel earlier, and could not stop his rebellion, for no other reason, just because this person was called Li Shimin, who was the biggest careerist in the Tang Dynasty, and he could not be subservient to others, and he would not be able to settle down. Li Haochen knew that he needed to prepare in advance.

When Li Haochen left the palace, he went to find Lu Tong and asked Lu Tong, "Is there any news from Chunfeng?" ”

Lu Tong was a little puzzled by Li Haochen's question, after all, Li Chunfeng had just left Beijing for a few days, and he had not yet arrived in Yunzhou at the moment, how could there be news? However, Lu Tong didn't say so, but shook his head and said: "According to the time, Director Li should be able to reach Yunzhou in three days at this moment, and it is estimated that there will be news at that time!" ”

Li Haochen nodded, and realized that he was a little anxious, so he said: "Send him a secret letter, tell him that he must keep an eye on Li Shimin, if there is any trouble, he must report it as soon as possible, there may be a big change in the capital, and Li Shimin may rebel!"

Although Lu Tong didn't know what Li Haochen's basis for saying this, as a subordinate, he still nodded seriously, indicating that he was already clear, Li Haochen once again told Lu Tong that this matter was very important, not to be sloppy, and to be cautious, so he left the inn and returned to his residence, and the next morning, Li Haochen went to the East Palace early in the morning to meet Li Jiancheng.