Basically, the Son of Heaven made this decision, and he already intended this prince to inherit the unification, otherwise, it would put the Tang Dynasty in a dangerous state of splitting. If after the death of the Son of Heaven, the new Son of Heaven is not this prince, because this prince controls so much power, who dares to guarantee that this prince will not rebel against the new Son of Heaven?

Li Chengqian and King Yu were dumbfounded.

Above the court, although the ministers did not talk to each other, expressing their doubts and uneasiness in their hearts, they were still silent, but the tense atmosphere that they didn't even dare to breathe still showed everyone's surprise and doubts.

"I ...... Yesterday I received an invitation from Confucianism, asking us to send a few monks from the Tang Dynasty to participate in the triennial conference on Taoism. Li Daoyuan said in a deep voice, "This discussion conference will be held in Youzhou City in northern Xinjiang. Everyone knows how important the triennial conference is to our Tang Dynasty, and it will directly affect the status and influence of our Tang Dynasty in the future. Therefore, the people we send out must have strong foreign affairs skills and be able to deal with emergencies flexibly. ”

Li Chengqian's mouth opened, he had also heard about it, but the Son of Heaven had not made a sound, he thought that the Son of Heaven would personally lead the team to participate in the Taoist conference held by Confucianism.

In a sense, it directly determines the status of a vassal state in the next three years, or even longer, the right to speak in front of the Heavenly Cultivators, and the cultivation resources it enjoys.

Therefore, it is not an exaggeration for the Son of Heaven to say that it is more important than the recovery of the thirty cities in northern Xinjiang.

In the world of monks, the strong are always respected. The form and meaning of the existence of the vassal state are more like a small sect. It concentrates the scattered cultivation forces in the world and stabilizes them with the system of vassal states. Through their own efforts, monks can actively enter the ranks, in exchange for bigger and more cultivation resources, and pursue a stronger and higher martial arts realm.

Compared with the harsh selection conditions of the seven major sects, the seven vassal states undoubtedly gave Yunyun cultivators another cultivation path. Even if they can't become disciples of the sect, the cultivators of the world can also win a certain amount of cultivation resources for themselves through their own efforts.

In the same way, the major sects also need vassal states to manage the order of the world for them, the cycle of cause and effect, and the way of heaven is clear. The strength of the human race drives the prosperity of its own luck, no matter which sect, as long as it gets a trace of the blessing of the human race's luck, it will make the sect shine and become the strong sect of the heavens.

Let the vassal states manage the dawn of the world, so as to break out of the cycle of cause and effect, and get the blessing of heavenly luck, it is a good and harmless thing.

There are strong and weak sects, and the vassal states naturally have a difference between superior and inferior. The seven major sects are strong, and the seven vassal states they support have become the overlords of this land. However, the position of the overlord is not immutable, it is not in the interests of the sect, or it is not recognized by the seven major sects, and the position of the overlord will be replaced by other vassal states at any time.

The survival of the fittest and the elimination of the unfit are the laws of nature and the cruel reality.

If Datang wants to survive in this chaotic world, it must get the strong support of the big sects.

Otherwise, the Tang Dynasty could easily be annexed by other vassal states.

Li Daoyuan's eyes swept over everyone, he really wanted to personally lead the team to participate in the Taoist conference hosted by Confucianism, and expected Confucianism to increase its support for the Tang Dynasty, but Li Leng made a twist, and the things mentioned in it were too important, so he temporarily changed his mind and sent a prince to participate in it for him.

Li Leng listened to the order. Li Daoyuan made a decision in his heart, and said in a firm tone.

"The retainers are commanded. Li Leng walked out of the queue unhurriedly, standing quietly beside His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and King Yu, looking at Li Daoyuan calmly with his eyes, and he did not lose to anyone in terms of momentum.

"I have ordered you to represent the Tang Dynasty with full powers and participate in the triennial conference held by Confucianism. Li Daoyuan didn't know if this decision was correct or how much risk there was.

But he didn't have a choice, he had to let Li Leng participate in the Dao Conference instead of him.

Li Chengqian and King Yu were shocked, and at this time, they finally found that they were put together by the Son of Heaven and Li Leng.

The recovery of thirty cities in northern Xinjiang seems to be beautiful, and it can control the military power, but how can it be so important to participate in the Dao Conference.

If Li Leng behaved well in the Daoist Conference, was favored by the elders of a certain sect, and was directly accepted as a personal disciple, then his status in the Tang Dynasty would inevitably rise, and Li Daoyuan would not be able to pass on the throne to him.

"It was put on the table. Li Chengqian and King Yu said with resentment in their hearts at the same time[58].

"The sons will not fail in their mission. After Li Leng finished speaking, he didn't even look at Li Chengqian and King Yu, and slowly returned to the queue.

"Alright, retreat. After Li Daoyuan finished speaking, he took a lotus flower step by step, walked into the dragon in the void, and returned to the cultivation place.

After the courtiers left the Qiankun Palace, there were many discussions about the arrangements of the Son of Heaven today, and everyone seemed to see a different situation.

As soon as Li Leng left the Qiankun Palace, he did not say a word, nor did he chat with any of the ministers of the court and China, exchanging views and opinions with each other, including Shen Hao and Cai Xiang.

This made everyone even more unable to see through Li Leng's thoughts.

"Seventh Brother......" King Yu stopped Li Chengqian, who was about to return to Weiyang Palace, with a smile on his face.

Li Chengqian turned his head and smiled lightly: "Eighth brother, is there something?"

The two of them have their own ghosts, and each guards against the other.

King Yu said: "It's nothing, I just think that the position of the seventh brother, the crown prince, may change hands." ”

"Oh, do you mean the tenth brother? they are all children of the royal family of the Tang Dynasty, no matter who is the crown prince, I have no opinion. Li Chengqian was calm and calm, not angry or annoyed, and said in a calm tone, "Eighth brother is trying to provoke the relationship between me and the tenth brother, right!?"

"I kindly reminded Brother Seven, but I was still misunderstood by Brother Seven. King Yu shrugged his shoulders and said, "Since Brother Seven doesn't believe me, then I have no choice, whatever Brother Qi thinks." It's just that now that my father trusts my tenth brother so much, and he has entrusted the tenth brother with such an important matter as the participation of the delegates in the Dao Conference, if the tenth brother succeeds, will the seventh brother's crown prince let him out, or will he be deposed by his father? I'm really curious!"

Li Chengqian's face changed slightly, he held back the anger in his heart, sighed, and asked, "Then what kind of clever advice does the eighth brother have?"

King Yu said: "My father ordered me to be the overseer, and the seventh brother was appointed as the commander of the northern frontier, and asked us to recover thirty cities in the northern frontier within a month. I thought, should I go to Weiyang Hall and discuss the affairs of Northern Xinjiang with Brother Qi?"

"Very welcome. Li Chengqian laughed and drove away with King Yu.

One of them was the supervisor of the Northern Xinjiang Army, and the other was the commander of the Northern Xinjiang Army, and they drove away together without attracting the attention and suspicion of others.

finally entered the palace, Li Leng first went to Ziluo Palace to visit the Jade Concubine.