Although the night was very quiet, Changsun Wuji and Li Chengqian both knew that someone might be watching them in this situation. No matter whether it was Li Xiang's people, Li Shimin's people, or people from other major families, it was impossible for the two of them to talk nonsense on the street. If they said something wrong, they would most likely be killed.
Chang'an City seems peaceful now, but compared with the past, the murderous intent may be more serious. Ever since His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin caused trouble at General Moren's welcome banquet, many people were immediately awakened.
Some things are not that simple, especially in the current situation. If you are really blinded by the situation, then you may suffer a great loss. So in the current situation, you must see clearly. If some people are not vigilant, then you will definitely fall flat on your face in this situation.
Li Xiang traveled very fast along the way. He inspected all the way while leaving. When he came back, because the interval was too short, there was no need for him to visit various places. He returned to Chang'an City directly with a small entourage. When Li Xiang returned to Chang'an City, he learned that Changsun Chong had lost his original position.
Li Xiang knew that his grandfather was old and not as decisive as he used to be. If the Xuanwu Gate Incident had just happened, then this matter of the Changsun family would not be a big deal. Even if the Changsun brothers were still in important positions, such a thing would never happen.
However, as Li Shimin grew older, the conflict between Li Xiang and the Li royal family disappeared. Li Shimin set his sights on these powerful people, fearing that they would bring some unnecessary trouble to the Tang Dynasty, so he wanted to nip most of the troubles in the bud. As for what these people were thinking, Li Shimin didn't care at all.
When the emperor was young, he was afraid that members of the royal family would compete for his position, even his sons and grandsons. Therefore, he would often cause trouble for these sons and grandsons, under the pretext of training them.
However, when he got older, he would immediately doubt the meritorious officials around him, because these meritorious officials also fought for the country in the past, and they were unwilling to give up their power when they were old. If this continued, how would his sons and grandsons take over? So if these people wanted to keep their positions, Li Shimin had to start reducing their power.
Take the Changsun family for example. For a while, Li Shimin had no way to leave Changsun Wuji. After all, he was the chief minister of the court, and many things were in the hands of Changsun Wuji. If Changsun Wuji was to be replaced, then the two sons of the Changsun family would not matter, as they would feel indebted in any position.
But now Changsun Wuji had no way to retreat, so he could only get rid of his eldest son. When Changsun Ze heard the news near the city gate, his face was not good. He didn't know how to face his brother after returning home. Of course, he had no complaints about the court. No matter who it was, they would have to find a person to deal with this matter.
"Pull yourself together. No matter what happens, you can't let your thoughts run wild. Now, just follow me into the palace. We still have to meet the Emperor first, and then we can figure out the rest. Your eldest brother is a talented man. Perhaps others will think that the two of you in the court together will affect the interests of other families, but if you are both under my command, I promise that nothing will happen."
Li Xiang thought about it all the way and finally felt that he could not let Changsun Chong sink into despair like this. He had to find a way to give him a job. If he trained new recruits in Chang'an City, within two years, this guy would be led astray by the playboys in Chang'an City.
When Changsun Chong was young, he was not a good person. At least among the playboys in Chang'an City, he was well-known. Chang'an City also had a way of corrupting people. If you were not careful, you would immediately fall into this big dye vat and be pulled out with all kinds of colors all over your body. It would not be so easy to wash it clean. Although Li Xiang did not stay in Chang'an City for a long time, he was still very clear about the capabilities of Chang'an City.
"Thank you, Your Highness."
Chang Sun Ze said excitedly. Although he didn't know what Li Xiang had arranged, one thing was certain. As long as Li Xiang said this, it meant that his elder brother must have survived. It might not be as good as staying at the front line, but it was much better than slowly falling into depravity in Chang'an City. Otherwise, he really wouldn't dare to look his elder brother in the eye when he returned home.
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has returned to the court, which is also a major event for the entire Chang'an.
Many people wanted to celebrate for Li Xiang, but they didn't know the exact date. Who knew that Li Xiang had already arrived at the gate of the palace? Of course, Li Xiang's daily routine was reported to Li Shimin in advance. If he returned to Chang'an City quietly, even if there were only a few of you, it would be a great disrespect.
How did Li Shimin take the throne? Li Shimin himself was very clear. If Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, had known Li Shimin's whereabouts, the Xuanwu Gate Incident might not have happened. Li Shimin also learned his lesson and had extremely strict requirements for all his princes and grandsons. They had to report their whereabouts to the court every day.
Of course, Li Shimin also arranged for men in black to follow you. Either you report it yourself, or my people report it. If you don’t report it, you may have to wait to be beaten with a stick. The stick taken from the palace will hurt a lot when it hits the body, and most people may not be able to bear it.
For Li Shimin, there was no need to explain such things too much to the princes and grandchildren. You just need to find one or two who violated the rules, and then beat them hard with a big board, so that the other princes and grandchildren can see clearly that no matter who they are, as long as they violate this rule, they will be beaten, and no one's plea will be of any use.
"Your Highness, you have returned to the court again. His Majesty has been waiting for a long time. Please come in quickly. All the accompanying officials may go home. A banquet will be held the day after tomorrow."
Wang De came out of the gate of the imperial city with several young eunuchs. After hearing the news, Li Xiang nodded, and then asked his men to go home first and wait until the day after tomorrow to attend the banquet in the palace.
Everyone knows that it is late now and it is not suitable to go in to see the emperor, but the day after tomorrow is not too late.
