When he heard this, Li Xiang frowned. You know, after the reform of the imperial examination system, most people had their own destinations, let alone such old-fashioned aristocrats.
"How is it possible that there is a martial arts champion but no arrangements have been made yet?"
Li Xiang said with some surprise, even if your family is not an old aristocratic family, even if you are from an ordinary commoner family, you should be arranged.
"This has nothing to do with the court. It's mainly because I wasn't in good health, so I stayed home to take care of the patient. By the time I was a little better, some of my domestic duties had been arranged, so I was delayed."
Li Xiang finally breathed a sigh of relief after hearing what Qu Tugai said. He had thought that corruption had already taken root. If there had been such a mess in the early years of the dynasty, then in another hundred years, this dynasty would probably have been unsustainable.
"How about this? We're sending someone to lead troops to the Western Regions this time. If he can handle this loss, you can have him go to the Southern Military Camp. As long as he can come out well, the position will be his. But I have to remind you that you've also been in the military camp, and it's not easy to get around there."
Qu Tutong's family has made great contributions and they should be taken care of. Moreover, they have come to the door. If we don't give them a chance, it would be unreasonable. People all over the capital will also be watching this matter.
"Please rest assured, Your Highness. My nephew Qu Tushou has very few people in the entire capital who he cannot defeat."
When the old guy said this, pride showed in his eyes. The property that Li Shimin left to Li Xiang was here, and all the generals had not lost their wolf nature.
"It's time for you to move up, sir. Right now, our Tiance General's Mansion is still lacking some capable people. I wonder if you would be willing to come over?"
The person in front of him is also a capable person. If he is not brought under his command, it would not be in line with Li Xiang's character.
"If it were 10 years earlier, even if His Highness didn't recruit me, I would have recommended myself. But now my body is really not good enough. I can't even draw a bow."
The old man also understood his own strength. The Tiance General's Mansion is now the most popular place in the country. If his nephew leads troops outside and he works here, then their family will indeed be prosperous, but it will cause dissatisfaction among many people, so he has to use health problems as an excuse to postpone it. This is far from the time when the eldest brother is still alive.
Everyone has their own aspirations. Li Xiang has already invited them. If they don't want to, we won't say too much. I originally wanted to keep them here for a meal, but who knew that an imperial edict came from the palace.
"Your Highness, please enter the palace first. I will take my leave."
This man was also a very discerning person. Seeing that people from the palace were waiting here, he thought that something important must have happened, so Li Xiang hurried into the palace.
Li Xiang hadn't heard of any major events recently. If there was any major event, he should have known about it first.
After arriving at the Qinzheng Hall, Li Xiang saw that Li Shimin and Concubine Yang were both there, and guessed that they must be dealing with some family matters.
After Li Xiang saluted the two of them, Empress Yang Fei went back first. Some things are better for you two to discuss on yourselves.
"Zhangsun Yunyi is pregnant, did you know?"
When Li Shimin said this, Li Xiang was surprised at first. After all, he didn't know about this matter. Later he figured it out. Li Shimin should have just found out about it.
If someone in the Tian Ce General's Mansion fell ill, the imperial physician would definitely see the patient and report to the emperor first, so Li Xiang found out later.
"My grandson didn't know. He's been busy with the Western Region Army's affairs recently. Just now..."
Li Xiang told Li Shimin what had just happened and said that a look of guilt also appeared on Li Shimin's face. After all, this was a negligence towards the descendants of meritorious officials. Fortunately, people went to find Li Xiang in person. If it was delayed any further, it would be the Li royal family who would lose face in the future. Aren't you treating the descendants of meritorious officials harshly?
"I actually forgot about this. Fortunately, you did a good job. Let's not talk about this for now. Let's talk about Changsun Yunyi first. If a boy is born, do you know how big the change will be?"
When Li Shimin said this, Li Xiang felt strange. You know, the Changsun family is the maiden family of Empress Changsun, and everyone including himself has an inseparable relationship with the Changsun family.
Changsun Wuji was an old minister that Li Shimin could rely on. He had spies everywhere in the court. The Changsun Chong brothers were still fighting in the south. They could be said to be the richest family in the Tang Dynasty.
"Grandfather, please tell me clearly!"
Li Xiang was really confused. Could it be that an emperor couldn't even have someone he trusted? If that was the case, then it would be better for him not to be the emperor.
"You've clearly figured it out, but there are some things you're unwilling to say. Changsun Pingting has already given birth to a son. This is no secret in Chang'an City. You also promised to give her a fair chance. This is all your business, and I can't interfere. Besides, I'm not the eldest son or the legitimate grandson, and my status is not as high as yours."
When Li Shimin said this, he was sighing in his heart. What he feared most was that the people below him would fight for the throne. Fortunately, Li Xiang appeared and decided the outcome in one fell swoop, so that Li Chengqian's generation did not have to fight for it. But now it was the next generation's turn. If Changsun's family had two sons, once the two brothers formed an alliance, it would definitely not be a good thing for Li Xiang's other sons.
Even if an ordinary woman gave birth to seven sons, it would not be a big deal for Li Xiang. What he feared most was a woman with a strong backing. If she gave birth to a son, it would cause a party dispute, which was definitely not a good thing for the entire Tang Empire.
"But now she's pregnant, what else can a grandson do?"
Li Xiang said in surprise, "Do women still need to have abortions?" Although there are all kinds of things happening in the palace, Li Xiang will never allow such things to happen in his own home.
"There are some things you don't want to do, but you still have to prepare. I have already issued an order that Chang Sun Chong will be transferred back to the capital to serve in the Inspectorate."
After Li Shimin finished speaking, Li Xiang understood what was going on. The Changsun family now had too much power, and even his brother-in-law had to be restricted where necessary. If a girl was born, Changsun Chong might still be able to go out and lead troops, but if a boy was born, he would have to stay in Chang'an City.
