Chapter 975: Where is Li Xiu
"Get out of here!" With Li Shimin's roar, the attendants in the Liangyi Hall also retreated backwards one by one and left the main hall, and the hall was also in a mess, and even the folds were thrown to the ground by him.
In the face of the furious Li Shimin, the people in the palace were also silent, no one dared to persuade at all, let alone go in to clean up, and Li Shimin sat alone behind the dragon case, his chest also rose and fell violently, and his always resolute face was also full of anger, as if he was not lightly angered by something?
Even if they retreated to the outside of the palace, the chamberlains in the palace did not even dare to come out of the atmosphere, for fear of drawing Li Shimin's anger to themselves, after all, they had also heard about the things in the court during this time, and His Majesty was in a very bad mood during this time.
But at this moment, I suddenly saw two people coming side by side outside the hall, and when I saw these two people, the inner servants outside the hall couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, because the people who came turned out to be the crown prince Li Chengqian, and Sun Wuji, the prince of Qi, with the two of them, even if Your Majesty gets angry again, it shouldn't fall on them slaves.
"Uncle, my father is very angry again, wait a minute, you can also help persuade him, after all, he is very angry, and it will not be good if he is angry because of the things in the court." Li Chengqian said to the eldest grandson Wuji next to him as he walked.
Li Chengqian has become an adult, and as early as last year, he began to contact government affairs, and now every day at the court meeting, he also has to participate, today at the court meeting because of the last clan chronicles, Li Shimin once again demoted the two officials from the family out of Chang'an, as a result, the officials from other families once again attacked him, and finally Li Shimin was also angry and left the court meeting, and the demotion of the official was not implemented, so he and the eldest grandson Wuji personally ran to persuade Li Shimin to calm his anger.
"Don't worry, I'll do my best, but it's a pity that Li Xiu isn't here, otherwise if I persuade him together, I should be more sure to calm His Majesty's anger!" Eldest Sun Wuji also stroked his beard at this time, but when he said this, he also showed a somewhat helpless look on his face.
This time the conflict between Li Shimin and the family broke out in full swing, and as Li Shimin's right-hand man, he naturally became the focus of the family's attack, if Li Xiu was here, he might also help him divert his attention, but Li Xiu happened to go to the south, and as a result, all the firepower was concentrated on him alone, and he didn't want to go to court a little.
"Sir......" Hearing the eldest grandson Wuji mention Li Xiu, Li Chengqian's face showed a complicated look, and after hesitating for a moment, he continued, "I heard that this time Mr. didn't go to the south alone, but took Qi Niang away?" ”
"Huh?" The eldest grandson Wuji turned his head to look at him when he heard Li Chengqian's words, and then said with a smile, "The prince really knows about the family affairs of the concubine, but these are not what we should care about, in addition, I remember that the prince's marriage is almost ready, and it will be the prince's wedding day in another month, and I am now worried that the battle in the court will affect the wedding?" ”
Although the eldest grandson didn't say it explicitly, he was actually reminding Li Chengqian that no matter where Li Xiu took Qiniang, it was none of the business of outsiders, and his wedding was about to be held, let alone any messy thoughts at this time.
Li Chengqian naturally understood the meaning of the eldest grandson Wuji's words, and his face sank at the moment, especially when he thought of his upcoming wedding, which made him even more unhappy, but the eldest grandson Wuji was his elder, and he couldn't say anything.
The eldest grandson Wuji and Li Chengqian entered the Liangyi Hall together, and saw Li Shimin with a gloomy face at a glance, and Li Chengqian took the lead in persuading him: "Father and the emperor are angry, those officials can be punished, you must not be angry!" ”
"What the prince said is right, I think the purpose of those people is to deliberately anger Your Majesty, Your Majesty must not fall into their trap!" The eldest grandson Wuji also stepped forward to persuade Li Shimin at this time, Li Shimin has worked hard for state affairs in recent years, and the whole person has aged a lot, obviously only in his thirties, but he looks like he is forty or fifty years old, and a lot of gray hair has appeared on his temples, and his stomach has also risen, and sometimes even Li Shimin himself sighs that he is no longer as brave as he was in the past.
Hearing the words of his son and friends, Li Shimin's anger finally eased a little, but in the end he still hated and said: "These families really deserve to be killed, they only have families and no court in their eyes, and sooner or later I will have to make them pay for today's arrogance!" ”
When Li Shimin said in the end, he almost gritted his teeth and spit out word by word, it seemed that he really hated the family, if it wasn't for the huge influence of the family, and the fact that these families were in the same spirit, and if they moved one would lead out a group, I am afraid that he would really send troops directly to destroy these families.
Hearing Li Shimin's above words, the eldest grandson Wuji smiled bitterly, he didn't want to completely wipe out the family, but the influence of the family is too terrifying, most of the officials in the court have direct and indirect connections with the family, in addition, the family also intervenes in the economy of various places, and has huge power in land, commerce, etc., it can be said that the family is like a vine, completely integrating itself with the big tree of the Tang Dynasty, and it is inseparable if you want to.
"By the way, Li Xiu should be back, why haven't you seen anyone yet?" At this moment, he suddenly saw Li Shimin speak again, every time he encountered a problem, he would think of Li Xiu, if Li Xiu was there, maybe he could give him some better advice.
"Your Majesty, Li Xiu sent someone back some time ago to send a note, and it has been decided to choose the southern bank in Yangzhou, which is closer to Chang'an, and with His Royal Highness King Wu in charge, it is easier to establish a bank."
The eldest grandson Wuji reported at this time, but when he said this, he suddenly paused and then said, "Originally, after choosing Yangzhou, Li Xiu accelerated to Chang'an, and he arrived in Luoyang a few days ago, but I don't know why, he didn't leave again when he arrived in Luoyang, but stayed there temporarily, and I don't know what he was busy with?" ”
"He stayed in Luoyang and didn't come back?" Li Shimin couldn't help but be stunned when he heard the report of the eldest grandson Wuji, and then thought of a possibility, could it be that Li Xiu knew that the battle in the court was fierce now, so he didn't want to come back, so as not to be involved, right?