The court's feedback came back very quickly. Although His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin was not reprimanded, the fighting method he proposed did not receive the support of the court. Isn't this obvious enough?
Originally, when His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin stood up, not only some people in the south were excited, but also many people within the government and the opposition. They felt that different voices might be heard within the court. If we can find this opportunity, there may be room for a turnaround in the future, such as the part that was suppressed by Li Xiang.
These people also see very clearly that if they continue like this, the benefits in their hands will become less and less. In the end, let alone competing with Li Xiang, even their survival will be a problem. Therefore, even the slightest change in the court will be extremely beneficial to them.
Unfortunately, before these people could take any action, His Royal Highness Prince Jin's attack was stopped. Although the attack was only delayed for three months, it meant that the Emperor did not support His Royal Highness Prince Jin. This was most likely giving him an opportunity, but he messed it up. If this was the case, then this group of people would have to continue to lie dormant.
Prince Li Zhi of Jin also experienced the power of Changsun Ze. He did not report the matter to Chang'an himself, but he did not expect that Johnson would report the matter. If he wanted to block Changsun Ze's channels, he simply did not have the ability to do so.
How did the dandy young men of Chang'an City learn to play politics now? And they were quite good at it. If Li Xiang was behind the scenes, then this matter would be justifiable. Unfortunately, it was all decided by Chang Sunze himself.
Prince Li Zhi of Jin had underestimated Chang Sunze from the beginning. He was no longer the playboy of Chang'an City in recent years. If he hadn't changed at all, how could he become the Protector General? You have to know that in the Tang Empire at that time, the seal-holding official in each Protector General's office was an indispensable role.
After experiencing this incident, Prince of Jin Li Zhi was completely convinced. Perhaps when the attack comes three months later, he will still be able to show his abilities, but during these three months, he must be obedient and honest. If he causes any trouble again, I believe Li Shimin will not give him any chance.
Li Shimin did this for a reason. He could not put all his eggs in one basket. Li Xiang was indeed very outstanding and was the future heir to the Tang Empire, but if anything happened to Li Xiang, someone else had to take over. Li Shimin had been looking for this candidate, but it seemed that he had not found him yet.
Chengdu, Sichuan
Prince Wu Li Ge no longer cared much about the affairs of Chang'an, but he also knew about this matter. At this moment, he also understood the situation of Prince Jin Li Zhi, but he didn't know what to say. After all, he had experienced similar things before, and being a puppet was so troublesome.
"Does Father have any ideas?"
The eldest son of King Wu brought this news. They were all members of the royal family, and no one wanted to grow old alone in such a place. Although they were assigned tasks before, it was nothing more than the task of stabilizing the local area. No matter how well you do in such a task, if no one speaks for you from above, you will not get any credit.
"Father doesn't have any ideas, and I don't think you have any ideas either. You should also know your cousin's methods. If we don't handle it well, we may not be able to live like this. Although this place is not as prosperous as Chang'an City, it is still a place where we can settle down. Sometimes people must know how to be content. Back then, it was because I didn't know how to be content that I suffered a crushing defeat on the Xueyantuo battlefield, and this is why I have everything now."
The King of Wu said somewhat sadly that if he could have followed Li Xiang obediently and abandoned his pride at the beginning, then he would have been living a good life now. Unfortunately, he had his own pride. He neither rejected nor accepted the olive branch extended by Li Xiang, but later Li Xiang lost his patience, so this opportunity was gone.
Although Li Xiang gave the King of Wu a good result, compared to fighting outside or shining in Chang'an City, the King of Wu would rather go to such a place and live in obscurity for the rest of his life. This is not what he wants, but if you don't choose when you are given the choice, if there is still a chance, then it would be a bit too much.
"I received a letter from my grandmother yesterday..."
When the King of Wu's eldest son said this, the smile on the King of Wu's face disappeared instantly.
"I've told you many times not to communicate with your grandmother privately. She's living a very comfortable life in Chang'an City. We, her children and grandchildren, shouldn't disturb her in any way. If you don't listen to me, then your current position is no longer yours. Although I can't decide major matters of the empire, I can still make decisions about small matters in our family."
When he thought of his kind mother, King Wu, she seemed to have changed. She worried about him and his younger brother, but now she could no longer worry about these grandchildren. The Tang Empire is no longer the same as before. Even his father, the emperor, who is high above everyone else, may not be able to handle many things. If his mother is involved, think about the one in the East Palace who can do anything. Try not to touch his reverse scale.
In the eyes of the King of Wu, these children had never seen Li Xiang's fierce side. If they had seen it, perhaps they would not have taken so many actions.
"Father, please forgive me, Father, please forgive me..."
The eldest son of King Wu knelt on the ground in fear. This guy really wanted to interfere with the previous dynasty through the harem. After all, as the eldest son of King Wu, he also hoped to return to Chang'an City. He also grew up in Chang'an City during his youth. Although Chengdu is now a city of considerable size, it is still dwarfed by Chang'an City.
"Just this once, go down!"
The King of Wu looked at his son with some disappointment, but soon he laughed at himself. What right did he have to think his son was unworthy? Did he have any remarkable achievements? If not, then there was no need to look down on his son...
