After a few days, Li Xian was not as docile as Li Hong. He was not easy to bully. Since he had achieved the position of prince, sooner or later, the emperor would be his, and no one could take it away!
What's more, he has waited too long for this day, and only he knows how much he has paid in secret.
Anyone who dares to rob him is his enemy! Even if the King of Heaven comes!
At that moment, he asked some ministers to compile the "Yingluan for Self-cultivation" and "Yangongluyin" for him.
These two books are not to educate and restrict civil and military officials, but to discuss what a prince should do and what kind of person is worthy of being called a prince.
This book can be regarded as Li Xian's self-restraint, and it can also be regarded as a denial of Li Hong's style when he was the prince.
Looking at it this way, Wu Meiniang's book falls behind.
One is to teach others, and the other is to self-examine. It is self-evident who will be appreciated.
When Li Zhi saw these two books, he smiled again and again and praised them.
In the third year of Shangyuan Dynasty.
Xue Yuanchao was promoted to prime minister and entered the court. This was an order personally given by Li Zhi, and no one violated it.
At this time, it had been nearly a year since Wu Meiniang and Li Xian were fighting for power.
The prime minister and ministers of the DPRK have nothing else to think about now. They just follow the two men fighting back and forth all day long.
At this time, a letter suddenly came, and several small countries on the border suddenly united together and intended to invade the territory of the Tang Dynasty.
The fight between the two was temporarily put on hold.
When Li Zhi heard about this, he didn't care whether he was sick or not, and had to discuss countermeasures.
Because he saw that Wu Meiniang was getting more and more haggard in recent days, and everyone said that people who practiced martial arts were stronger than ordinary people. To make her in such a state, she probably didn't have a good rest recently.
"I've been working hard lately."
Li Zhi comforted her, and Wu Meiniang shook her head: "It's nothing, the matter has been investigated almost, and some small countries on the border have started an exchange meeting."
"Because we failed to notify Datang in advance, we were misunderstood. Of course, it could also be a cover-up. The truth needs to be investigated."
Li Zhi said calmly: "Actually, it doesn't have to be so laborious. We survived the big mess back then, so what do we have to fear now?"
"Even if they unite, our Tang Dynasty's hundreds of thousands of troops are not afraid of them."
Wu Meiniang gave him a look.
He feels really relaxed now that he is the emperor. Communication between ministers is left to Li Xian, and she discusses strategies with some ministers and prime ministers as well as command and layout during marches and battles.
Wu Meiniang didn't intend to delay, and directly hinted: "What if they really unite, we don't know how long this battle will take, and there are so many things in the court, what should we do?"
Li Zhi couldn't help but smile: "Isn't it me? When I'm not in good health, aren't you, Xian'er, and those prime ministers?"
"What it was like before is what it is now. Nothing has changed."
Li Zhi laughed and didn't answer directly.
Seeing that Li Zhi didn't accept the move, Wu Meiniang knew that he was smarter now, so she made it clear.
"Your Majesty, you should be able to see clearly how the court is doing now. Don't you understand in your heart?"
A dim light flashed in Li Zhi's eyes.
"I know that you and Xian'er don't get along well. Although Xian'er is impatient, isn't his style of doing things very similar to yours?"
"Even if he steals the show, isn't he still your child?"
Wu Meiniang sighed and said: "Your Majesty, this is not a question of whether to have children or not. You cannot imitate Gaozu and be hesitant about things. You know your own body best."
"I haven't been to the court for many years. The affairs of the court should be handled by one person. Xian'er, the minister of foreign affairs, is worse than me, but he is not as good as me in running the government."
"Now either I or Xian'er, you have to make a choice. Don't let the two of us fight over this matter. If so, nothing will be accomplished in the end."
Li Zhi rubbed his forehead and said with a distressed look on his face: "What do you want me to say? One of you is my capable wife, and the other is my son, the one who will inherit the throne in the future. How do you want me to choose?"
"Can't you all be in the same boat and help our son just like you help me?"
Wu Meiniang was startled for a moment, and said angrily: "Now that things have happened, many ministers in the court have grudges. Xian'er has only been in charge for a few months and has replaced a group of officials. Can't you see?"
Li Zhi thought for a moment and murmured: "Isn't this normal? After all, when we first came to power, we also eliminated the old party and established new subordinates. In the final analysis, this country will still be..."
Before Li Zhi could finish speaking, Wu Meiniang stepped forward and asked, "You are such a bastard. I have said so, but you still support him and not me?"
"Who seized power with you in the first place, and who helped you tide over the difficulties?"
Li Zhi said calmly: "Emperor Master."
"Emperor...Emperor Master..." Wu Meiniang bit her lips when she heard the name.
She didn't know what Li Yunxiao had done secretly and whether he helped them, but the two of them did use some influence.
"Then I have been in charge of the government for more than ten years. When the emperor's master is away, who is managing the government and going to the county to appease the people? Is it not me?"
"Would you rather let your children behave wildly and say anything resolute than believe me?"
Li Zhi suddenly sneered.
Wu Meiniang was confused: "I'm serious with you, why are you laughing?"
Li Zhi smiled and said: "You were the one who asked me to make Xian'er the crown prince in the beginning. I obeyed you, but you can't do it anymore. Are you too strange and overbearing?"
Wu Meiniang curled her lips and said half-jokingly and half-truthfully: "What's so domineering about this? I, Wu Meiniang, could have been more domineering. It's not like you don't know."
Li Zhi said helplessly: "Then what do you want? We are an old married couple. Please tell me the truth, okay?"
Wu Meiniang nodded: "Okay, let me be the regent!"
Li Zhi's face was startled: "You used to complain to me every day that you were exhausted, so you went back to the palace and lay down to sleep."
"What? Do you like this feeling now? Don't you feel bored?"
regent.
These two words were only dared to be spoken because the relationship between Wu Meiniang and Li Zhi far exceeded the common relationship between a queen and an emperor.
There is an old saying.
The Duke of Zhou was regent and governed by Jian Zuo.
The regent is the person who presides over the government on behalf of the emperor.
Once someone sits in this position, it is not as simple as participating in government affairs and criticizing memorials.
She will have all the rights that Li Zhi has.
Except for Li Yunxiao, who has not been disciplined since Taizong's death, not only the prime minister, but also the prince must obey him.
He holds the power of life and death, but lacks the title of emperor.
Wu Meiniang replied: "Yes, I won't hide it from you. I am a little tired, but it feels good to have power. Look at what that brat Xian'er did to me!"
Li Zhi shook his head: "Stop joking."
There were many women involved in the court in ancient times, and Dugu Jialuo, who was as powerful as the Sui Dynasty, never made such a request.
Even if Empress Lu came to rule, it would be after Liu Bang's death.
Wu Meiniang said with a serious face: "I have the ability to subdue public opinion, control hundreds of officials, recognize the virtuous, and eliminate evil ministers, and I can manage the world for you!"
