NOVEL WEB Chapter 1 Why did you destroy my father?
AD 643, Daming Palace, Chang'an, Early Dynasty
Hundreds of ministers stood obediently. The talented Emperor Taizong Li Shimin was angrily reprimanding the prince Li Chengqian. He really couldn't bear this son anymore. He used to keep male favorites and kill his masters and younger brothers. Today, the Korean army invaded the border and imprisoned him. Li Chengqian, who has been in the country for several years, can't even come up with a solution. What's the use of this prince?
"As a prince, you can neither relieve your father's worries nor contribute to the country. You have also made the entire East Palace a mess. I will be dead today..."
At the end of the story, Li Shimin found that there were many crimes that he could not express. He was so angry that he was shaking all over. They all said that I was a hero and a good man, but this son was worse than a bear and nothing like me. He wished he could dethrone the prince immediately. Suddenly, one person left The prince flashed out from behind, who is this boy?
"Wait, why did you destroy my father?"
The speaker was Li Xiang, the emperor's eldest grandson, who was only thirteen years old, a child who had never been in everyone's eyes.
The civil and military officials of the entire dynasty had known for a long time that the prince would be deposed today, so no one was surprised. However, the words of the emperor's eldest grandson made everyone stunned. How can you speak? Or in a questioning tone?
Including Li Shimin, everyone looked at this thirteen-year-old child in surprise. If the crown prince had not been deposed today, he would not even be qualified to go to the palace. How could he dare to speak so brazenly?
Li Xiang was extremely nervous at this moment. Of course he knew that openly questioning the emperor like this was a capital crime in feudal society, but he had to do it because he had no choice.
Fifteen minutes ago, he traveled through time and space in this person's body. After learning his identity, he almost peeed with fear. It should have been his last chance. If he couldn't seize this opportunity, his father Li Chengqian would be demoted today. As a commoner, he will be demoted to a commoner together with his father, exiled to Qianzhou, and become a commoner at the mercy of others. What will the second uncle, Li Tai, third uncle, Li Ke, ninth uncle, Li Zhi and others not do something? Of course, they would strangle their father and son as soon as possible.
With the status of an emperor's grandson, one can enjoy all the glory and wealth, go out on the streets to bully men and dominate women, and marry ten or eight wives. But if the prince is deposed, where will the emperor's grandson come from? In addition, the system was activated eight minutes ago, and he had to keep Li Chengqian's crown prince for that fateful mission.
System mission: Prevent Prince Li Chengqian from being deposed. Success will reward three thousand snow dragon riders. Failure will result in death and ashes.
Li Xiang never expected that while other people's tasks were progressing slowly, his own task would be so difficult that it meant life and death. Therefore, he had no choice. Even if he risked the crime of beheading, he had to bite the bullet. Yes, the bet is that Li Shimin still has a love for him. After all, he is also his first grandson, isn't he?
In the memory of this body, he was the eldest grandson of Emperor Taizong. When he was born, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun held a banquet for ministers in Linhua Palace. All civil and military officials of the third rank and above of the imperial court were present. The scene was amazing.
The memories of his childhood were also filled with Li Shimin's love for him, but unfortunately, the prince's father was too capable and gradually lost his favor, even himself, the emperor's eldest grandson, was no longer favored.
"Bold..."
Wang De, the chief eunuch, said in a loud voice, "Of course I didn't dare to scold the dragon son and grandson like this before, but your father will no longer be the prince soon, how can you still be the emperor's grandson?" What's more, the emperor frowned just now, so he could take this opportunity to retaliate against Li Chengqian for whipping him at the Meridian Gate, which he would never forget.
"Get out of here, who do you think you are? This Tang Dynasty still has the surname Li, is it your turn to speak? Even if Gu is demoted to a commoner in the future, he will still be much nobler than you. Gu has the blood of the Tian family, Gu has the blood of the Tian family, Gu has My ancestor was born in the Li family in Longxi. My great-great-grandfather raised an army in Jinyang and my grandfather went to war in the world. My father came to the court to serve as a political official at the age of fourteen. What the hell are you talking about?"
Although he was only thirteen years old, when Li Xiang spoke, he exuded domineering energy from the inside out, and he seemed to be guiding the world.
The whole court was shocked. Wang De was a popular figure around the emperor, and even the queen had to win over her. You are so arrogant, don't you want to get out of here?
But if you look carefully, there is nothing wrong with what Li Xiang said. How could a castrate have the courage to scold the emperor's grandson? Fang Xuanling and others focused their eyes on you, their eyes flickering.
Li Shimin also changed his face in an instant, and the corners of his mouth turned up. My children and grandchildren are indeed much nobler than others. The Li family in Longxi is a family that has been passed down for thousands of years. It has nothing to do with Li Shimin. It is Li Shimin who calls himself. How can we, a time traveler, Don't you know how to scratch the emperor's itch? By the way, the merits of the ancestors are still so upright, especially Li Shimin's military campaigns in the world, and the fact that the prince came to the court to handle politics when he was a teenager. In addition to making Li Shimin happy, it also allowed him to have some good memories of Li Chengqian.
Like, so similar...
Emperor Taizong on the throne seemed to be sleepwalking at this moment. The boy in front of him looked so much like himself back then. He was so courageous that he dared to do anything.
When I look at Li Chengqian, I don't hate him so much anymore. My son has good intentions, but the people around him have brought him bad. When I think about it, eunuchs are the worst offenders.
Snapped…
Wang De, the chief eunuch, was beaten!
The guard with a knife next to Li Shimin slapped him!
Wang De is the most useful person around the emperor. Without the emperor's eyes, the guards with swords would dare to take action? This blow made the corners of his mouth bleed, full force! !
At this moment, the old guy also broke out in a cold sweat and knelt down immediately. His Highness the Emperor Changsun was right, this country in the Tang Dynasty was named Li. If the Emperor was disgusted with everything he had just done, then this head...
Fortunately, Li Shimin's attention was not on him, otherwise the head would have fallen to the ground at this moment. Changsun Wuji and others frowned, the wind direction has changed?
Wang De's old dog was beaten
The prince Li Chengqian was so frightened that he almost lost all his soul. His son, who is usually submissive, did he take the courage of his ambition today?
Although he was not Li Chengqian's direct son, he was still his first son, so he was naturally doted on in his heart, and now he was so frightened that his whole body was shaking.
I dare not raise my head when I see your grandfather. How dare you ask him why he deposed me as the crown prince, my son! Did you drink before going to court? How much did you drink? How many dishes?
"Father, please forgive me. Xiang'er is still young and does not understand the etiquette of the court. His teachings are incompetent. I am willing to bear all the responsibilities..."
Li Chengqian was going to be deposed. One more crime or one less crime would be fine, but nothing could happen to his son. He was only thirteen years old.
This place is a bit different from history. In history, Li Chengqian was deposed after his rebellion, but here he was noticed just as he was about to rebel, so the dislike between father and son was not that big.
But Li Shimin didn't look at him. In Li Shimin's view, this son was useless, but this grandson
"What did you just say? Why did I destroy your father? Why do you think so?"
Li Shimin was not dissatisfied with Li Xiang's rudeness. Instead, a door opened in his heart. He was already troubled by the issue of his successor. This boy looked very much like himself back then. He was a young boy, so he had to take a good examination. If there is truly a great talent, there is only one word difference between the eldest grandson and the grandson.
Hearing Li Shimin's question, Li Xiang was confused for a moment. He had just traveled through time for more than ten minutes, how could he possibly know what happened to you?
"Reporting to your father, my eldest brother has recently been busy selecting beautiful women, um, and men. The officials in the East Palace have not seen my eldest brother for three days. They must have not reported the situation of the war in Goryeo. My eldest brother did not answer this time. I hope my father will forgive me. crime."
Wei Wang Li Tai said insidiously, although the two are brothers from the same father and mother, they are already fighting for the throne. It seems that they are helping Li Chengqian to plead for mercy, but in fact they are adding insult to injury. As Li Shimin's legitimate second son, once Li Chengqian was deposed, and the position of Prince of the Tang Dynasty belongs to him. Li Shimin must not be allowed to change his opinion of Li Chengqian. We have to mention the sin that Li Shimin did not mention just now. Playing with women is not a big deal for the royal family, but you Haha with a man
Only then did Li Xiang realize that Li Shimin's eastern expedition to Goryeo failed this year, and the Goryeo army had recently caused trouble on the border. Li Shimin asked his son in the court. Although the answers from the other sons were not satisfactory, they were better than Li Chengqian would only tremble if he didn't say a word.
Coupled with the recent evidence of Li Chengqian's rebellion, all kinds of bad things happened. Li Shimin was so angry that he wanted to depose the prince. Unexpectedly, Li Xiang boldly contradicted him.
"Your second uncle's answer is my answer. Your father is immoral and incompetent. He can't help me with my worries. What qualifications do you have to live in the East Palace for a long time?"
Everyone can see that although Li Shimin's words are still a bit sharp, his tone is much gentler, but when he looks at Li Tai, he wants to beat him. I can't tell you anything about your eldest brother and your man. Is it shameless to say it in front of the civil and military officials of the court? I'll settle the score with you later.
King Wei Li Tai also felt a thump in his heart when he saw the look in his father's eyes. He thought he could move his eldest brother today, but has something changed? This little brat? No, my father always dotes on me, so the prince must be mine, mine.
After hearing this, Li Xiang breathed a sigh of relief. If it was about other matters, I might not be able to intervene, but when it comes to this matter, I can handle it.
"Father, I have been feeling cold recently. In addition, some people with ulterior motives have been wronged. It is normal for me to temporarily forget the strategy for border troubles in my anxiety. In fact, my father has already had a good strategy to pacify Korea."
Seeing that Li Xiang was not afraid in the face of danger, Li Shimin's eyes showed appreciation. Regardless of whether this strategy worked or not, this determination is not something ordinary people have. He is indeed my grandson, Li Shimin.
"Li Xiang, please don't talk nonsense in the court. None of the civil and military officials in the dynasty have any plan to pacify Goryeo. If you try to please others by grandstanding, be careful of your grandpa punishing you for the crime of disrespect. It's understandable that you want to save your father's heart, but lying is unacceptable. You are guilty. If you don't have a good plan, you and your son have committed a serious crime of deceiving the emperor, and they will be beheaded in public. Why don't you apologize and kneel aside, and don't let the courtiers see the joke."
Li Tai pushed his father and son to the edge of the cliff in an instant. The meaning of these words was obvious. If you can't say it out, both your father and son will be punished with death. If you say it out, the civil and military officials of the whole dynasty will be inferior to you. Even if they have good strategies, they will offend everyone. Sir, you dug a good hole and said that I am someone with ulterior motives? I can't kill you, kid.
Li Xiang glanced at his second uncle with disgust, "If my father is deposed, it won't be your turn. There is no city government at all. You are stupid and can't understand the direction of the wind."
Li Xiang looked up and saw Li Shimin looking murderous and smiling. Li Xiang also felt that this moment was definitely not a joke. In the hundreds of square meters of the hall, hundreds of civil and military people from all over the court were waiting! The lives of father and son hang on a thread.