Although Li Shimin had many ideas in his mind, he had to agree with Li Xiang's words. Judging from the current situation, it must have been these people who did it. It is even possible that these two groups of people joined forces. After all, judging from the current situation in the court, these two groups of people all belong to the frustrated faction.
"My mind is in a mess right now. It's been a few years now, right? Regarding government affairs, either your father is in charge, or they're handed over to Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling. As a result, something like this has happened, and I'm at a loss for words. I've also summoned Zhangsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling. When it comes to matters involving the princes and grandchildren, they've become extremely reserved, constantly trying to figure me out. They no longer have the courage they once had."
When talking about this matter, Li Shimin was very angry, but Li Xiang stood on the side of Changsun Wuji and Fang Xuanling. He was just your adviser. No matter how close the relationship between you is, he can never surpass your descendants.
In this matter, if Li Xiang were in the position of those two people, he would be clueless and at most would tell you a superficial answer. If he were to tell you something in depth, this matter would very likely implicate others. As long as he had no problem with his brain, how could he jump into this pit?
Everyone knows that cases involving royal family members are not something that can be discussed casually. If you dare to interfere in this matter with empty words, your life may be in vain once the news gets out. No matter what position you hold with the emperor, that involves the entire royal family.
Although you may not target everyone this time, as long as you target one of them, many people will regard you as a thorn in their side in the future. You must know that these are not ordinary people. When it comes to governing ordinary people, these people can do anything, but if they are dealing with members of the royal family, they will run as far away as possible.
Ordinary people have no ability to retaliate against you. At most, they can just curse you in their hearts. Do we think cursing you will make us lose two pieces of meat? Absolutely impossible. But these royal family members are different. Although they usually don't show their strength, if they really want to retaliate against you, they will always stay in a corner. You are in the open and they are in the dark. So if you want to compete with them, it is basically impossible. Sooner or later, you will be beaten to death by these royal family members.
Don't think this is a joke. Such things are bound to happen, and once they happen, you have no way to hide from them. It is easy to dodge an open attack, but difficult to guard against an arrow from the dark. If you provoke a counterattack from all members of the royal family, there may be no place for you in such a huge city as Chang'an.
"Don't be bored here, kid. We have to find a way to move forward. I understand their difficulties. They're afraid of retaliation from the royal family. Although I'm still strong, if I get ahead of them in the future, their families will suffer."
Li Shimin knocked on the table next to him to pull Li Xiang out of his thoughts. Now is not the time for you to play it safe. You should show me your desperate spirit. Just like how you worked so hard in the past, you should continue to work so hard now.
Li Xiang licked his lips, which was tantamount to speaking his true feelings. If it was not related to whether his future power could be stable, Li Xiang would have thought about this matter and stepped back a little. After all, there were too many people involved and the whole thing was too delicate. To put it bluntly, you haven't handed over this empire to me yet, but you have already asked me to do such a big thing. If I get into trouble, it is hard to say whether I can inherit the throne in the future.
"Grandfather, we can't rush this matter. We have to take it step by step. We have to break down each step and think about everything before we can proceed. If there are even the slightest problems, we would rather be scolded than move forward. The other party is just waiting to see us cause trouble, so we must not panic."
Li Xiang first calmed himself down and explained things in simple terms, so that Li Shimin could also calm down. Although the outside world was in turmoil, we were at the top of the ruling class. The most difficult thing to deal with were the officials below. They had to watch over their own little piece of land and ensure that it was not in chaos. Although I know you are in a difficult situation, but then again, I usually give you so much salary and let you have such a high status in society. Shouldn't you give it back now? If you can't even handle such a small matter, then why should I let you stay here? What the Tang Dynasty lacks the most is people who want to be officials.
After listening to Li Xiang's words, Li Shimin nodded beside him. He was also a little unstable because of the things happening outside. If he really couldn't stabilize himself, it would be like being fooled by these people. None of these bastards were good people.
"You're absolutely right. The more critical the moment, the more we two can't lose our composure. The entire Tang Dynasty is watching us. If we lose our composure, I'm afraid others will be even more confused. You should talk first. I'm sure you have a clear idea of the next step now. Let's take this small step first, and then observe the others."
Li Shimin stroked his beard and said that he really didn't want to use his brain these years. In the past, when encountering such things, Li Shimin must have had various plans in his mind, and even three volumes of upper, middle and lower volumes were published. However, the peaceful time passed for too long, and he could no longer grasp such a situation. Of course, as he grew older, his experience was not as good as before. Although Li Shimin also hated this feeling, he had no way to go against the wheel of history. When looking at the young Li Xiang, the old man would have some records in his mind. It was a pity that the world could not go back.
"First, notify local officials and ask them to stabilize the situation. Use the harshest language and penalties to tell them that if they fail to stabilize the situation, their official positions will be immediately revoked. Also, inform all local residents that whoever has the ability to stabilize the situation will be appointed."
Li Xiang's words made Li Shimin's eyes light up. He felt that this was a way to encircle and intercept. Although it could not solve the problem fundamentally, it could buy us some time.
