"What's going on with your ninth uncle at the front? He came back a few days earlier than you, but after returning, he went to the Qinzheng Palace and then returned to the Prince of Jin's Mansion. No matter who visited him, no one could get in. Your second uncle went there every day, but he couldn't even get through the palace gate."
Li Chengqian recalled another incident. Because communications were poor in those days, he had no idea what was happening on the front lines. His ninth brother had also gone to the front lines with him. Wasn't he also ambitious at the beginning? Why did he return before rewarding the troops?
Of course, Li Chengqian was very happy that this guy had returned. All the credit would go to his son. Li Chengqian also felt that this distribution was very reasonable, because his son had brought back so many prisoners, and the credit was there. Li Zhi brought back nothing, and even lost his personal guards. What kind of reward should he give to such a person? He was simply useless.
"Uncle Jiu had a little incident on the front line. Let's not discuss it. He and my son are not getting along. Since my son is back today, I sent someone to deliver some things. It can be regarded as a bond between us uncle and nephew on the battlefield."
As soon as Li Xiang said this, Li Chengqian understood. There must be many things that are difficult to discuss, but Li Xiang sent someone to deliver things over, which was indeed a good experience. No matter what kind of quarrel you and your nephew have, he is your uncle after all. You sent someone to visit him after returning from the front line, and it is none of your business. As for whether he wants to see him or not, that is his business.
"And your second uncle and fifth uncle were both devastated. When you first left, those two guys were jumping up and down, wanting to turn the entire Chang'an City upside down. Your fifth uncle got upset first, and your second uncle didn't have a good time either. He was even confined to his room by your royal grandfather for a month and was only recently released."
When talking about this, Li Chengqian danced with joy. You know, in the past, among all the princes and grandchildren, he was the only one who was often under house arrest. As the eldest among all the princes, this was a very shameful thing. Other brothers often ridiculed him for this. Now it was finally his time to ridicule others, especially Prince Wei Li Tai.
In fact, for Li Xiang, these princes have limited abilities and are not his enemies. They are just some jumping clowns. Li Xiang does not take these people seriously. He may deal with them at the beginning, but now after this great victory, these princes will not cause trouble in the future. If anyone causes trouble, Li Xiang will directly make sure that he has no chance to stand up again.
"What about the other major families?"
When Li Xiang asked this question, the smile on Li Chengqian's face disappeared. The major families were not easy to deal with. During the time when Li Xiang was away from the capital, they quickly collected intelligence from the front line and organized it as quickly as possible so that they could start to move at the first time to cater to the changes in the Tang Dynasty and strive to obtain the highest profits.
"Our banks are almost empty now. They have brought a lot of collateral in order to get a lot of money from us. At the upcoming auction, I believe that each family will fight to the death. They all want to obtain the grasslands in Tuyuhun."
Speaking of this matter, Li Xiang felt a little uncomfortable. It was obvious that most of this grassland was conquered by us, but when it came to cutting the cake in the end, it was taken away by these people. Of course, Li Xiang also understood what was going on. Li Shimin certainly didn't want to give it to them, but there was nothing he could do because the combined strength of each household was too great. Unless Li Shimin wanted to turn against them, he could only endure it for the time being.
"It seems they are not united. I thought they had already discussed it, but I didn't expect that the court would benefit in the end."
When Li Shimin issued the imperial edict, Li Xiang thought that the major families had united. After all, a single family could not force Li Shimin to change his mind. But after listening to Li Chengqian's words, the major families prepared a large amount of money, which showed that their cooperation was limited and they were just forcing Li Shimin to make concessions. As for how to divide the land on the grassland, it would require all the efforts of the eight immortals crossing the sea.
"Your grandfather wasn't just there to watch the fun. He'd already made enemies in the various clans over the years, so naturally he had to watch them fight it out. If we let them hold a meeting and divide the entire grassland equally, wouldn't that be like the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty fighting to the death for them to eat?"
He knew his father Li Chengqian very well. Even though he stayed in the palace every day, he knew everything about the entire Tang Dynasty and knew what to do and when. He didn't need anyone else to remind him. This was also one of the reasons why the major families had developed more and more slowly in recent years.
"We won't get involved in their dog-eat-dog fight. Since Grandfather has already agreed, if we interfere, it will appear that there is a split within our royal family. It's nothing more than a grassland. At worst, we can just give it to them."
Li Xiang's words surprised Li Chengqian. When did you become so easy to talk to? Not to mention the money that has already entered our pockets, even if it is the money in other people's pockets, with your temper, you would want to grab it and skin it. Now that you have been to Tuyuhun, has your temper changed?
wrong……
Li Chengqian shook his head again. His son would never suffer any loss. If you didn't provoke him, he would provoke you. Now that the major families have bullied him to the point of bullying, can this kid swallow this anger? If he can swallow this anger, then it would be a miracle.
"Do you have a trick up your sleeve on the grassland?"
Li Chengqian patted the carriage, and the guards around the carriage immediately dispersed to the side. Sometimes one has to be careful when speaking, especially in Chang'an City, where there may be eavesdroppers at any time.
"I'm already back in Chang'an City. What can I do next?"
Li Xiang said with a wry smile, but Li Chengqian still didn't believe it. It is said that no one knows a son better than his father. Li Xiang definitely has a trick up his sleeve, but in this situation, Li Xiang must keep it hidden in his heart. Even if only his father is in front of him, he can't say this.
The grassland will be divided among you. Zat'rk is not hanging around there for nothing. If anyone doesn't deal with us, the Tuyuhun cavalry may visit your grassland at any time. As for how these people came, I'm afraid you won't be able to find out.
