On this day, Hou Junji returned to Chang'an from Persia.

After Hou Junji greeted Li Su, he came to visit Haitang and his grandson Li Gan.

Li Gan is 5 years old this year, he looks very energetic, his eyes are very similar to Hou Junji, and his temper is a bit like Hou Junji when he was a child, and he is very loved by Hou Junji.

Hou Junji hugged his grandson, talked with Haitang casually, and talked about the matter of establishing the prince, he said:

"Li Yun became the crown prince, he is a little too weak, not as generous as Gan'er, and the future Datang will be handed over to his hands, which is really not optimistic. It's a pity, it would be nice if Gan'er was the eldest son. ”

The implication is that Li Gan is more suitable for the crown prince than Li Yun.

When Haitang heard this, she was so frightened that she broke out in a cold sweat. It is too dangerous for Hou Junji to have such thoughts.

The previous thrones of the Tang Dynasty, including the current Li Su, were obtained through bloody means. The first crown prince of each generation has also been abolished, and this situation has been rooted in the minds of many people.

Since Hou Junji has such an idea, I am afraid that when the conditions are ripe, he will put it into action.

Haitang stood up, looked around nervously, and then said to Hou Junji: "Father, if you violate such a taboo, don't say it again in the future." Don't have such thoughts. “

Hou Junji smiled: "Look at you scared, I just said it casually, and I didn't really have any ideas." You don't have to be afraid. ”

Haitang said solemnly: "Father, the emperor treats you and your daughter well, and your daughter can become the imperial concubine, she is already very satisfied in this life, and she has no other ideas."

Besides, the emperor is different from others, he is broad-minded, you can see his attitude towards Li Chengqian, Li Ke and Li Zhi.

Even if Li Yun becomes the crown prince, he doesn't have to worry about Gan'er's way out. ”

These days, Li Su felt more and more uncomfortable, and he asked Du He to urge the troops to speed up the construction and at the same time began to think about his own arrangements after the retreat.

This time he entered the underground cave to take refuge, and whether he could escape the catastrophe, Li Su himself was not sure. He has to consider whether there will be problems in Datang's country if he leaves Datang completely, whether Li Yun can grow up smoothly in the future, and inherit the foundation of Datang, and whether his family can be safe, he must think carefully in advance.

He suddenly felt a sense of sadness, as if he felt a sense of loneliness.

He carefully analyzed the current important ministers of the Tang Dynasty, and he wanted to select a team to support the crown prince Li Yun to ascend the throne smoothly, and play an escort role.

Li Dan and Du He can be trusted, but their qualifications and influence are not enough to take on the heavy responsibility of supporting orphans.

Wei Zheng is a loyal and decent person who can be trusted. Li Jing has no ambition and can be trusted. Huang Furui, Gao Jingming, Ma Zhou, and Yu Ningzhi can also be trusted.

There is also a heavyweight, that is, Li Xiaogong, he is sleek, but for the sake of Li Dan and Li Ning'er, he can also be trusted.

Hou Junji is not a peaceful person, Haitang gave birth to a son, if he is in power, Hou Junji will not have any ideas. However, once something really happened to him, he couldn't guarantee that he wouldn't have different intentions, and he had the idea of supporting Begonia's biological son. This must be prevented.

Li Chengqian and Li Ke are not influential enough and can be ignored.

There is also Li Zhi, he has no ambition himself, but it is difficult to guarantee that someone will beat his idea and push him to the extreme. This also needs to be guarded against.

For several days in a row, Li Su repeatedly considered all aspects of things, and finally made up his mind, and he quickly took a series of measures.

He issued a decree that during his absence from Chang'an, the crown prince would be in charge of the country. Wei Zheng and Li Xiaogong served as auxiliary ministers, and led by them, an auxiliary political committee was established, with Li Jing, Hou Junji, Huang Furui, Gao Jingming, Ma Zhou, Yu Ningzhi and Wei Chigong as members.

Major matters were discussed by the committee, and the final decision was made by Wei Zheng, Li Xiaogong, Li Jing, Huang Furui, Hou Junji, Gao Jingming, Ma Zhou, Yu Ningzhi, and Wei Chigong.

In addition, the uncle of the queen Qibi Wuyun, Qibi Zheluo, served as the deputy chief of staff of the armed police and the commander of the Chang'an Armed Police Corps. Ma Hangu, Sima Xiaobraid, served as the captain of the palace guards, and transferred 200 guards from Yunzhou to join the palace guards, these people are the absolute cronies of the queen Qibi Wuyun, and they can be relied on at critical moments.

Li Dan was granted a secret decree that he could participate in decision-making if necessary, and his position was ranked third after Wei Zheng and Li Xiaogong, and he was ranked third among the auxiliary ministers. This is very important, and the key moment will play a key role.

He was granted a secret decree that, if necessary, after consulting the empress, could be cut off first and then eliminated from those who posed a direct threat to the crown prince and the empress. This secret decree will ensure the safety of the crown prince and the empress.

Lizheng Palace.

"See the Queen Mother." Li Su said.

"Your Majesty, you're here." The Empress Dowager eldest grandson said.

Li Su said: "Queen Mother, I will leave Chang'an for a period of time in the future, this time I may go out for a long time, and you still need to worry about the affairs of the harem." ”

The Empress Dowager Eldest Sun is a smart and wise person, and she already knew the news that Li Su was leaving Chang'an. She knew that Li Su would definitely come to see her.

She said: "Your Majesty, I have taken to heart what you have done for me, please rest assured, I will restrain my children and eldest grandson well, and they will also be good courtiers of the Tang Dynasty." ”

She was very direct.

Li Su likes to communicate with smart people, and when he heard this, he knew that the Empress Dowager Changsun would do what she said, and he put down a big piece of his heart.

Next, it's Hou Junji.

That night, when it was Haitang's turn to sleep, Li Su talked to her about Hou Junji.

He said: "My father-in-law is a hero of the Tang Dynasty, and this time he has made great contributions in Persia and Arabia, and I decided to add the title of prince and prince to the title of prince and general of the auxiliary country." ”

This crown prince and the general of the auxiliary state are both fictitious titles, and they can get the corresponding salary and enjoy the corresponding benefits, but they have no real power.

Then, Li Su said: "My father-in-law has fought all his life and worked hard. Now that it's too peaceful, it's time to enjoy Qingfu. I have decided that he will no longer hold a concurrent position in the army, but will serve exclusively as deputy prime minister. ”

Since the last time she heard Hou Junji's words, Haitang has been a little worried in her heart, so she has also become a little sensitive. She now has a bad feeling when she hears Li Su's arrangement to let Hou Junji leave the army and serve as the deputy prime minister.

In addition, Li Su gave Hou Junji some false titles, which made it even more bad. From Li Su's arrangement, Haitang sensed that Li Su was a little uneasy about Hou Junji.

Hou Junji is already the top magnate of the Tang Dynasty, and it is not a good thing to give grace to the top, which is full of life and distrust,

Begonia can't help but feel distressed and deeply worried.