Chapter 25: Persuasion (I)

It has been a few days since the Xuanwumen Incident, and now all major departments are working in an orderly manner. And the leaders of those important departments were all dismissed by Li Shimin for various reasons, because Li Shimin wanted to install his subordinates as officials in these departments. And once a son of heaven and a courtier, those who are Li Yuan's people or Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji's people will inevitably lose power. Unless you are the kind of person who has real talent and learning, it is difficult to keep your position.

"Your Majesty, you have to stop the crown prince! If the prince is allowed to go on like this, how will we old people still live! An old minister cried in front of Li Yuan.

Li Yuan is also helpless, although he seems to be free at present, he has been placed under house arrest. Li Shimin did it very obviously, that is, he wanted to seize power, and there was no concealment at all. And now, if Li Yuan really did something, then I'm afraid Li Shimin may also have to learn from the legendary Yang Guang. Legend has it that Yang Guang killed his father and seized the throne, who can guarantee that Li Shimin will not play this hand? And those ministers don't think so, they think that Li Yuan is the emperor, and Li Shimin has to listen to his words more or less! Now Li Yuan is still the nominal emperor, and his edict is still powerful. And Li Yuan is also a father, does the son dare to resist if his father's words are spoken? If you resist, you will be a rebel, the unforgivable kind.

And just when those ministers asked to see Li Yuan, there were also people in the East Palace who were in a meeting, and it seemed that it was Li Shimin and his old subordinates. This kind of meeting is usually held by confidants, and Li Junxian is also among them, it seems that Li Shimin also regards Li Junxian as a confidant. This is the result of Li Junxian's previous charcoal in the snow, which is much better than those who put the icing on the cake.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, what now? Those old guys have gone to see the emperor, if they succeed, then we ......," Wei Chigong said in a hesitant manner.

Although Wei Chigong didn't say it explicitly, it meant that his official hat was at risk of flying. Although it seems that Li Yuan has been placed under house arrest now, who knows if there will be any other thoughts. From Li Yuan's point of view, his sons fought among themselves and killed each other. As an emperor and father, he will definitely be extremely disappointed in these sons, and I am afraid that he will choose another son to be the emperor. But he was helplessly placed under house arrest and couldn't really give orders, so he could only be trapped in the deep palace. And now some people are asking to see themselves, and they want to use the emperor's power to restrain Li Shimin and restore those ministers to their official positions.

And Wei Chigong's idea is obvious, that is, they want to keep the fruits of their victory. If Li Yuan is allowed to chirp crookedly, who knows what the consequences will be? After all, Li Yuan is the nominal emperor, and Li Shimin, the crown prince, must also listen to him. If Li Yuan seems to have played some kind of "clothes and ribbon edict" in ancient times, and it spreads out, then the fun will be great. Li Shimin is now only controlling Chang'an, and his ability to control the local area is somewhat insufficient. If that old guy Li Yuan gets the secret edict out, it may be a mess in the world. Now, the fatal people present are famous strategists and politicians, and they are all famous generals of a generation, so they all thought of this possibility. If this really happens, I am afraid that the world will be in chaos, and even Datang will be in danger of being destroyed.

"Do you have any ideas?" Li Shimin asked.

Li Yuan is his father after all, can Li Shimin still be able to do anything to Li Yuan? However, if Li Yuan has the idea of being a-stirring stick, Li Shimin really has no good way! Li Shimin has already killed his brother, although he has been labeled as Li Jiancheng's intention to mutiny, but for those old foxes in officialdom, this reason can only fool those little people. And if Li Shimin really killed his father, then I am afraid that those local officials and generals will not follow Li Shimin, because as long as it is a person, they will not have a good impression of the person who killed their father, let alone the ancient feudal era? Li Shimin was also clumsy and didn't have any ideas.

"Minister Li Junxian respectfully asks His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to immediately come to the court to claim the emperor, and respect the emperor as the emperor!" Li Junxian ran out and shouted.

Li Junxian ran out uncharacteristically first this time, instead of hiding behind to watch the play, and only then expressed his opinion. Because the stakes are so high, we can't say it last, and if we say it last, it would be too small.

And Li Junxian's proposal also brightened the eyes of all the strategists present, and Du Ruhui immediately said: "His Royal Highness the Prince, this is feasible!" ”

"His Royal Highness the Prince, it is feasible!" The eldest grandson, the old fox, also said.

"Please ask His Royal Highness the Crown Prince to hurry up and ascend the throne to set the record straight!" Several strategists immediately knelt down and begged Li Shimin to ascend the throne quickly.

Li Shimin secretly analyzed this idea, that is really a good way! Now all the problems are because Li Yuan is the nominal emperor, so Li Yuan has the possibility of being a-stirring stick. If Li Yuan is not the emperor, then he does not have the power to issue edicts, and he cannot be a-stirring stick. Once Li Shimin is proclaimed emperor, then there will be the righteousness of the emperor, and this righteousness is enough for Li Shimin to command the world. When the time comes, those who do not obey Li Shimin's orders will be rebels, and Li Shimin can completely order others to attack them. Moreover, Li Shimin is Li Yuan's son, and no one will rebel against Li Shimin under the banner of King Qin. Now that the world is about to be stable, neither the people nor the army want to continue fighting, and it is time to cultivate for a few years. As long as Li Shimin is proclaimed emperor, it is impossible for those local princes to rebel without the support of the righteous people and the support of the people's army. Now all the problems point to Li Shimin as the emperor, as long as Li Shimin is the emperor, then many problems have been solved.

What's more, Li Shimin also has the idea of becoming an emperor, so he is also very enthusiastic about this matter in his heart. Li Junxian's statement just tickled his itch.

And those civil officials looked at Li Junxian and scolded in their hearts: "It's good that you are a military general who takes care of the war, why are you so shrewd and robbed me of my lines!" ”

Li Junxian was the first to say that Li Shimin should be the emperor, that is, he persuaded him to enter. And the first one to persuade is often able to get a very good impression. Although the lord may not have said anything, there must be a good impression. And those civil officials were also speechless, Li Junxian is a military general, how can he have such a high political level, and he actually thought of being the first to persuade Li Shimin to ascend the throne, isn't this robbing the civilian officials' jobs?

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