Chapter 123 The Crown Prince
The third day after Li Haochen was demoted, that is, the 28th day of the twelfth lunar month of the ninth year of Wude, the last dynasty meeting of the Tang Dynasty this year. The atmosphere of this dynasty meeting did not make the ministers feel relaxed, but was nervous. The reason was that Li Yuan, the founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, announced that he was in discomfort just at the beginning of the dynasty meeting. The next year began to be heard in the Crown Prince Li Jiancheng. After the crown prince ascended the throne, he changed the reign of Qiming, with the beginning of next year as the first year of Qiming. After the crown prince ascended the throne, Li Yuan was called the Supreme Emperor and still assisted the crown prince in managing the government affairs.
This decree instantly made the civil and military officials in the court uneasy, and the ministers advised Li Yuan to think twice.
Li Yuan looked at the different expressions on the faces of the ministers, and they all had their own ulterior motives. He snorted and slapped the table and said, "Son inherited his father's business, which is the basis of heaven and earth, and the way of human relations. What is your intention to persuade the prince not to ascend the throne? Are you all coveting my dragon throne? He refused to let the prince ascend the throne?"
When the ministers heard this, they knelt down on the ground and said, "I dare not! I should die if I wait!" It cannot be said that these ministers are timid and afraid of things, but what Li Yuan said just now is too heavy. No one can afford these ministers, and no one dares to persuade Li Yuan for a while.
Li Yuan nodded with satisfaction and said, "Since you don't object, then this matter is decided. I will announce the matter of the prince's succession to the throne next year tomorrow!"
At this time, the ministers said in unison: "I will obey the order!" At this time, Li Jing walked out and said: "Your Majesty, I have a report!"
Li Jing's words were like throwing another stone at the lake that had just calmed down, causing the ministers present to start talking again and whispering. This repeated situation at the court meeting made Li Yuan very unhappy. He frowned and said in a cold voice: "Pharmacist, are you also opposed to the position of the prince?" Li Yuan said that the position of the prince was, and many people spoke out to dissuade him, but Li Jing stood there quietly without saying a word. At this moment, he stood up, which forced Li Yuan to think so.
Li Jing respectfully bowed to Li Yuan and said: "I dare not. Your Majesty wants to pass on the position of the crown prince, which is both a state and a family matter of Your Majesty. Your Majesty has been in charge of state affairs for many years. Now he is in poor health. Let the crown prince succeed to the throne and help Your Majesty handle state affairs. This is understandable. I have nothing to say about this. But Your Majesty, the succession of this crown prince is a happy event for the whole world to celebrate. Your Majesty should pardon the world and reduce taxes to demonstrate Your Majesty's magnanimity and the benevolence of the new emperor, and to benefit the people of the world. Only in this way can we achieve true celebrations of the whole world!"
Li Yuan heard what Li Jing said, and then smiled on his face and said, "What the pharmacist said is very kind to me. As you said, the new emperor ascended the throne and reduced the taxes of the world for one year, and no labor service will be distributed next year, and the world will be pardoned. Anyone who is not a vicious person in the prison, who is murdered and set fire will be forgiven for his crimes. Let them go home to reunite with their families!"
At this time, the ministers realized that Li Jing, who was not visible and did not leak water, was really a personal sensation. This passage undoubtedly flattered the emperor again. Although these people did not react quickly, they were not willing to be outdone. After Li Yuan finished speaking, they shouted in unison: "Your Majesty is wise!"
Li Yuan was obviously in a very good mood today. He smiled and ordered his left and right to announce his retreat, so he walked towards the harem.
The next day, the edict issued by the Secretariat was sent to various places through post stations. The edict reads: "I inherited the heart of heaven and received the entrusted by all people. Since I succeeded the throne, I have been diligent and worried about national affairs every day. Today, there is no ten bandits left. The people have their own place to live and food. I am very pleased to see the peace of the world. However, the years have not forgiven people. Since this year, my health has been declining, and I feel deeply inadequate and cannot bear the burden of the world. The prince has been smart and studious, generous and kind, and is deeply loved by all officials and the people. I am deeply loved by my heart. I can share my worries and take great responsibility. Therefore, I have officially abdicated to the prince from January next year, changed his reign to Qiming, and amnesty in the world, and celebrate the whole world together!"
The edict was quickly passed to all places. When the edict arrived in Yunzhou, when Li Shimin saw the edict passing on the throne, he was so angry that he tore the edict to pieces and angrily scolded Li Jiancheng for being despicable.
Li Haochen was confined in the mansion, but he also heard the news that although Li Haochen was confined at this moment, he was in a very good mood because he really rewrites history and helped Li Jiancheng ascend the throne. Although he is now away from the government, he is still proud of himself and happy for Li Jiancheng.
Chapter completed!