In the hundreds of years of history of the Tang Dynasty, the most tragic stage of the prince's struggle for the throne was the Zhenguan period. Pen ~ fun ~ pavilion www.biquge.info

The one who started this was Li Shimin himself. In the ninth year of Wude, Li Shimin killed his elder brother Li Jiancheng and younger brother Li Yuanji, forced his father Li Yuan to abdicate and became emperor.

Although, Li Shimin was forced to take extreme measures because he was persecuted by Li Jiancheng and others. However, after all, he set an example for his sons - the throne is not hereditary, it can be sought. This sowed the root of the party struggle among Li Shimin's sons.

Among the contenders for the throne, Li Ke, the elder brother of Li Su's mother, is smart, courageous, familiar with military books and war strategies, and politically minded, and is considered to be the most similar to Li Shimin. Historians believe that he was a qualified heir to the throne.

As Li Ke's younger brother, it is said that Li Ke should support Li Ke. However, Li Ke consulted a large number of historical materials and came to the conclusion that Li Ke was one of the people who should not inherit the throne the most.

Li Ke's mother was the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui, who was also the grandson of Emperor Yang of Sui. The perverse actions of Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty brought disaster to most of the Sui Dynasty, so they were overthrown.

If Li Ke was to be called emperor, it would be difficult for most Tang Dynasty people to accept it emotionally, and it would be difficult for an emperor who was not accepted by most people to stand up.

Even if Li Ke is capable and retains the throne. Then it must have been achieved after the majority of the opponents were suppressed, and one can imagine what a bloody and tragic scene it would be!

Moreover, Li Su understands Li Ke. Li Ke is just like Li Shimin, not Li Shimin, he is selfish, impulsive, and what he lacks the most is his mind and can't tolerate others. In the attitude towards his younger brother Li Su, it is fully reflected.

Therefore, Li Su determined that he was not a qualified candidate to inherit the throne.

Li Tai, another contender for the throne, is no longer under Li Ke in intelligence and intelligence, and he is extremely insidious. He is a qualified actor with a humble appearance and a ruthless heart.

In front of Li Shimin, his performance was impeccable, won Li Shimin's favor, and was favored by Li Shimin. Historically, after the crown prince Li Chengqian was deposed, Li Shimin made up his mind to make Li Tai, the king of Wei, the crown prince.

It's a pity that when Li Shimin expressed to Li Tai that he wanted to make him the crown prince, Li Tai said a famous sentence in order to show that he had no ambition for the throne: "If the son inherits the throne, he will definitely kill the eldest son to pass it on to his younger brother!" ”

Li Shimin was extremely shocked in his heart: "Just imagine, a guy who can do something to his own son, he may treat his younger brother well?" Since then, Li Tai has been disgusted by Li Shimin.

Whether it is Li Ke or Li Tai, if they become emperors, they will definitely bleed rivers if they can't tolerate other princes.

Li Chengqian's intelligence was far inferior to that of Li Ke and Li Tai, and he was indecisive and lacked the determination to kill as an emperor. However, he has an advantage, that is, benevolence and filial piety, for his parents, he is a filial son, and for his younger siblings, he is a good brother. In view of this, Li Su decided to help Li Chengqian.

After the incident of harmony, the friendship of the 8 teenagers gathered in Hongdelou today was strengthened, and since then they have begun their journey of supporting each other, full of warmth, and difficult and tortuous.

On the twentieth day of the first month, Zhaoqiaofang on the south side of the palace.

The office space allocated by Tang Taizong to the Datang Science Research Institute was originally a mansion of 5 imperial history, called Su Garden. The yard is not big, a total of 17 houses, a small garden. Across the wall of this courtyard is the office of the Ministry of Works.

The 42-year-old Shangshu Huang Fu Rui of the Ministry of Industry was born as a former scribe of the Qin Dynasty and a supporter of the crown prince Li Chengqian. He heard that the prince was going to set up a research institute in the residence of the Ministry of Industry, so he took the initiative to send someone to clean Su Yuan and provide him with all the office utensils.

Today, the institute was officially opened. At Li Su's repeated requests, it opened in a low-key manner. The crown prince Li Chengqian is the director of the research institute, so he naturally wants to come, and when he comes, he brings Li Shimin's will.

Tang Taizong gave face to the crown prince Li Chengqian and Li Su, saying that the staffing of the scientific research institute was all agreed upon by the prince and Li Su, and approved by the Ministry of Officials. A start-up fee of 1,000 taels of silver was given. He also said that the expenses in the future should be reimbursed.

The official positions of the institute were all original by Li Su, and Sun Wuji, the chief secretary of the ministry, set up a special file for the institute.

The building near the water is the first to get the month. Li Dan and Du He were appointed as assistants to the director of Congliupin to assist Li Yu in his work. Cheng Chumo was appointed as the captain of the Liupin Guard, responsible for the security of the scientific research institute. They used to be from the sixth grade, but they were loose officials. Now it's a real job. Status and treatment vary widely.

Li Ning'er was appointed as the financial director, she herself is the county lord, and she has a fortune, and the institute did not give her a grade, but she received an additional allowance from 7 grades.

Liang Wangfu recorded that Huang Qi was old and honest, and he served as the director of the office of the research institute, and his grade was promoted from the original fourth grade to the fourth grade. It is also two levels in a row.

And they were all happy.

Under the chairmanship of Li Chengqian, the institute held its first formal meeting.

Those attending the meeting included Li Chengqian, Li Su, Huang Qi, Cheng Chumo, Li Dan, Du He, and Li Ning'er. Li Ning'er was in charge of the minutes of the meeting.

Li Chengqian said: "Today is the first official meeting of the Datang Science Research Institute, and my father said that the normal affairs of the institute are in charge of Li Su, the king of Liang, and that major events can be consulted by the crown prince, or directly to the emperor."

The father explained that the work of the institute and important matters should be kept strictly confidential. Cheng Chumo was responsible for selecting 50 good men from the forbidden army to form a guard team and protect the research institute.

The crown prince usually has classes in the morning, and in the afternoon, he has to deal with the official affairs assigned by his father, and he is busy with affairs. The work of the institute, please bother. ”

Li Su said: "Brother Prince, don't worry, we will arrange the specific work properly, and we will report to you at any time." ”

Cheng Chumo was also allowed to drop out of school and take up the actual position, he was very happy, he suggested: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, the forbidden army has no actual combat experience, and the actual combat effectiveness is very poor, plus many of them are the children of nobles and officials, it is difficult to ensure that they can keep secrets, it is better to let the ministers select some veterans from the Sixteen Guards, what do you think?" ”

Li Chengqian said happily: "Yes, you are very thoughtful. That's it. ”

No one thought that Cheng Chumo's suggestion would play a huge role at a critical moment.

Next, Li Su began to arrange the work, he said: "Spring ploughing is about to begin, and we must immediately organize a group of experienced farmers to come here for training." Let's find 10 people, who have more than 10 years of planting experience and are about 30 years old, and through this training, they will be able to promote new planting techniques as agricultural officials in the future.

It is necessary to find innocent and reliable farmers, and they are required not to return home or have any contact with the outside world from the beginning of training until the winter of this year. Guarantee not to divulge the secrets of the Institute. ”

Li Chengqian said: "Yes, the sixth brother has a vision, and through this training, a group of agricultural talents have been cultivated. It's a good idea. ”

Li Su said: "This matter will be handled by Director Huang." ”

Huang Qi nodded and said: "Please rest assured, the minister will go to Wannian County tomorrow (Chang'an City has jurisdiction over Wannian and Chang'an counties) to pick people." ”