Chapter 126 The new carriage
King Li Yuanchang of Han was sentenced to death, Minister of War Hou Junji beheaded, and the rest of Du He, Li Anyan and others were also executed. Only Li Chengqian, the culprit, was demoted to a commoner and was exiled, but he saved his life.
The successive rebellions of King Li You of Qi and Prince Li Chengqian shocked the Tang Dynasty and cast a shadow on Chang'an, and the influence would last for a long time.
Moreover, as King Li Tai of Wei was promoted to the new crown prince, changes in the court came soon.
In fact, this is also the contribution made by Xu Qilin's advice to Li Tai. He did not make friends with ministers or cultivated power, and neither faced Li Chengqian head-on, nor aroused the suspicion of His Majesty Li Er.
Therefore, for Li Tai, who was newly established as the crown prince, His Majesty Li Er personally selected important officials as his teachers and staff for him, which was not only a training team for the future, but also continued to strengthen education, and not to abolish a son because of the inheritance of the throne.
First, he was the Ma Zhou and Ma Da Secret, appointed as the Minister of the Secretariat, the Right Concubine of the Crown Prince, and the Chief Secretary of the Wei Palace.
Shortly afterwards, His Majesty Li Er ordered Ma Da Secret to discuss political affairs and research knowledge with Prince Li Tai and Prince Li.
Li Sipang finally understood what Xu Qilin said, and there was no need to bother to make friends and win over him. Look at the quality of the important officials who were sent by his father to him now. Then look at those who had the intention to surrender before, the difference was really thousands of miles away.
Li Sipang is also a smart person. He has maintained enough respect for these important officials and has a low attitude. He dares not even beat and kill teachers like his elder brother.
As the crown prince, of course, he must stay in Chang'an forever and accompany his father forever. However, Li Chengqian was deposed and Li You was beheaded, which was not the time when he should celebrate his promotion to the crown prince.
Although he wanted to be low-key, His Majesty Li Er was still convinced. After Li Sipang moved into the Eastern Palace, he held a small banquet, only invited royal relatives and important officials who would teach the prince in the future.
On this day, Xu Qilin came to the East Palace with justification and attended the banquet.
Not many people attended the banquet. Although the haze had not dissipated, His Majesty Li Er felt that he could not be too sorry for his fat son, even if it was just a simple ceremony.
"This is--" Crown Prince Li Tai looked at the four-wheeled carriage entering the East Palace, very novel.
The guests also showed a look of surprise. When they came to the banquet, they didn't have to take any valuable gifts, and they seemed to be flattering. Only Xu Qilin's approach was surprising.
Xu Qilin explained with a smile: "This is a newly made carriage from the Dayingku Workshop. The official felt very comfortable to sit up, so he wanted to use His Majesty and His Royal Highness to promote it and open up sales."
Li Sipang scratched his head and felt helpless about this statement. Of course, he also knew that it was just Xu Qilin joking, but the carriage should only be given to him by his father and him, which shows that it is of great value.
Xu Qilin bowed to the guests again and said, "You can watch it nearby or try it. If you think it's good, you can praise the officials."
Ma Dami nodded with a smile, gave in a moment, and then walked over first and looked around the four-wheeled carriage.
In ancient carriages, Xu Qilin felt uncomfortable sitting. Similarly, at home, he didn't like to sit cross-legged or kneel.
Since high-legged tables and chairs have gradually become popular, Xu Qilin has received a lot of relief.
This four-wheeled carriage that uses metal to make the axle and is equipped with shock-absorbing strong springs was innovated by him and his craftsmen in Xin'an.
Chapter completed!