"Father, I know this matter has made you very angry, but there are some things that you must not act rashly. I have just been canonized as the General of Heavenly Strategy, and families and forces across the country are watching. If something else happens at this time, it will be extremely disadvantageous to our Eastern Palace."
Li Xiang said with some concern that since his rise, Li Chengqian has become less arrogant. Li Xiang has also heard some things, but they are all harmless. If he makes enemies everywhere, that would not be a good thing.
"I know, but the rumors in the capital can really drown people. I've drawn up a list of those who are causing the most trouble. If that's the case, I think you might as well bring them all to the army and see what they have on their faces. They always say the court doesn't give their sons a chance, but now the opportunity is right in front of them. If they go, then let them suffer a little, but if they don't go, then there will be some fun."
Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Liu next to him was immediately happy. These days, all kinds of gossip in the capital were almost drowning people. If there was really a way to stop these gossips, they could be more restrained.
You said before that your son's achievement was a gift from heaven. Now that the army is about to march south, you can also arrange for your younger generations to join the army and let you experience it for yourself to see if it is really a gift from heaven. If not, then you should know where this tremendous wealth came from.
"Father, if you can be patient for a while, the situation will calm down. If you take a step back, the sky will be clear. I cannot accept this list. War concerns the foundation of the Tang Dynasty and the future of the Li royal family. How can you send these useless people into the army just because of a momentary quarrel? They can enjoy the romance in Chang'an, but if they are sent into the army, it will affect the lives of thousands of soldiers."
Before Li Chengqian and Liu could start their fantasies, Li Xiang rejected it. Such a thing should never be done this way.
Li Chengqian's face was initially filled with confusion, but after hearing Li Xiang's subsequent words, he nodded in satisfaction. Compared to his own son, his mind was indeed a bit narrow. After becoming the emperor, wouldn't there be a chance to punish them? For now, let them gossip about it. In the future, I'll find a way to punish you, and that would be to execute your entire family.
"Wan'er is concerned about the Tang Empire, just like these chatterboxes. They only care about fighting for power and profit. As the Prime Minister said, they are not as good as you."
Liu was not well-educated, but she knew at this moment that Li Xiang was doing serious business and should not let these messy matters be mixed up with state affairs. Only by being able to distinguish between these things could he become a wise ruler.
"Let's eat here tonight. We can have a family reunion dinner without anyone disturbing us."
Li Chengqian looked at the sky outside and it was already late, so he planned to keep Li Xiang here for dinner, but Liu frowned.
As the mistress of the Eastern Palace, Liu certainly knew what Li Chengqian was thinking. Except for Li Xiang, the other little princesses and princes in the Eastern Palace had grown up, and now it was time for Li Xiang to arrange a way out for them.
Of course, these people do not have high status, so they have not been canonized yet, but they are destined to become princes in the future. However, before becoming a prince, they must have a good resume.
It is not easy to gain experience in other places, and there are not so many errands in the Eastern Palace. Li Xiang’s Tiance General’s Mansion has just been established, and arranging these younger brothers to go there to study will also be a good resume for them in the future.
After the eldest son of the Eastern Palace, Li Jue, fell off his horse and became disabled, none of the remaining imperial grandsons dared to act rashly. Although Li Xiang knew that these people were no longer his brothers, he had to give them a chance for the sake of Li Chengqian. He couldn't keep them locked up in the Eastern Palace forever. If he did so, people all over the world would say that he was intolerant.
The dinner was held in the main hall of the Eastern Palace. In addition to Li Chengqian, Li Xiang also saw three young men standing nearby. The oldest was already fifteen years old, and the youngest was already thirteen years old. According to the rules of the Tang Dynasty, they could all represent the Eastern Palace to deal with things.
"Greetings to Father, Greetings to Brother..."
Liu drank a glass of wine, and then asked the servants to help her go to the back. In fact, she didn't want to see Li Chengqian plotting against her own son, but Liu also understood that if these little princes of the East Palace stayed at home all the time, it would be very worrying.
The most important thing is that it will bring a bad reputation to my son. Now, if my son is willing, I will try to find a job for him outside. It is better than staying at home every day. It will be relatively easier for him to go out and find a marriage partner in two years.
In fact, is it difficult for Li Chengqian's son to find a wife? This is a very simple matter, but the eyes of those aristocratic families outside are shining. If they have the same father and mother as Li Xiang, they can't climb up to Li Xiang's high branch, so they will definitely climb to Li Xiang's younger brother.
But the problem is that these people are all half-brothers of Li Xiang. In the royal family, are half-brothers still considered brothers? If they don't fight each other, they will feel a little bit inferior. Some people with the same father and mother will even kill each other.
Li Chengqian expressed his desire to get married several times, but basically all the respectable families on the other side found excuses to reject him. At first, Li Chengqian was very angry, but later he figured out the reason.
If the little prince gets the approval of Li Xiang, then they will certainly be willing to get married. It will be a progress for their family. But if they don't get along with Li Xiang, if we rashly get married, there will be no way for you to move up in the future, let alone move down.
Li Yuan... Li Dong... Li Gong...
These are the three younger brothers in the hall. Li Xiang has no impression of them, but they all seem to be okay.
Li Chengqian looked at Li Xiang expectantly. Even if it was just a test sentence, it would mean that many stories could be spread. Unfortunately, Li Xiang didn't say a word. Li Chengqian didn't know what Li Xiang meant?
