Daming Palace, Hanyuan Hall.
Since welcoming Master Xuanzang back east three years ago, Li Shimin has not been to the "Hanyuan Hall" again. As the prince of the country, Li Chengqian also has his own place to deal with government affairs on weekdays.
The huge "Hanyuan Hall" seems to have been forgotten, dormant among the palaces, enjoying its own loneliness and loneliness.
New year new life.
The first day of the New Year is supposed to be a day of rest, and acquaintances will go from house to house to send New Year blessings to elders, relatives and friends.
However, today, the beginning of the new year, is a little different. Early in the morning, all the civil and military officials in Chang'an City gathered in the Daming Palace.
The news about yesterday's sacrifice at the Royal Ancestral Temple spread throughout the streets and alleys of Chang'an City overnight. Those officials who were not able to participate in the sacrifice were still whispering to verify the authenticity of the matter.
Your Majesty is about to pass on the throne to His Highness the King of Jin, and the Tang Dynasty is about to usher in its third monarch!
Although the thirty-fifth year of Zhenguan has passed, in fact, Li Shimin abdicated as the Supreme Emperor several years ago.
Even during the years when Li Shimin was emperor, he spent a lot of time not in charge of government affairs, but in Li Zhi's Jin Palace.
Of course, Li Shimin did not abandon the government because of this. Anyway, with the help of good ministers and a group of peerless generals with equal strength and prestige guarding all directions, the Tang Dynasty was still developing steadily.
"Lord Changsun, it seems that His Highness King Wei has not been seen. Isn't he not going to come to such an important occasion?"
Chu Suiliang, who was the Minister of Civil Affairs at the time, quietly approached Changsun Wuji and said.
This Chu Suiliang can be regarded as an important minister of the Tang Dynasty. He was born in the Chu family of Henan. He was erudite and proficient in literature and history.
During the late Sui Dynasty, he followed Xue Ju, the overlord of the Western Qin Dynasty, and served as general secretary.
After surrendering to the Tang Dynasty, he was placed in high regard by Li Shimin and served successively as an admonishing official and Huangmen Shilang. Now, as the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel, he is in charge of the evaluation and promotion of officials in the Tang Dynasty.
"Master Chu, after all, His Royal Highness the King of Wei is also His Majesty's legitimate son. Not long ago he was ordered to study behind closed doors in the mansion. He is also sickly. Even if he did not come to attend, it would not be a big surprise."
Changsun Wuji said leisurely.
Changsun Wuji had been thinking about today for a long time, and he had long expected that such a day would come.
However, when this day actually arrived, Changsun Wuji still had mixed feelings in his heart.
He is an out-and-out minister of the dragon, and he has known Li Shimin since childhood. They have been together for decades through ups and downs, and he even betrothed his biological sister to Li Shimin.
It can be said that in this world, his eldest son Wuji was the first person to value Li Shimin and felt that this man would achieve great achievements in the future.
Changsun Wuji's political vision was very accurate, which made his Changsun family famous for decades, and it was second to none in the entire Zhenguan Dynasty.
However, the person Changsun Wuji supported from the beginning was the prince Li Chengqian. Not only was he his uncle, he also felt that if Li Chengqian came to power, he was confident that he could keep the Sun family prosperous and wealthy for decades more.
Who would have thought that things would go against their wishes, and Jin Wang Li Zhi, who had been away from Chang'an for many years, would undergo an earth-shaking turn when he returned to Chang'an.
This ninth son of the emperor, who had never appeared in the eyes of important ministers and had never made any achievements in the political or military fields of the Tang Dynasty, suddenly grew to a level that no one could shake.
Li Zhi's own cultivation, the powerful background of the "Three Holy Mothers", and the combat power of the people in the Jin Palace made it impossible for Changsun Wuji to do anything even if he wanted to do something.
After decades of planning, Changsun Wuji has become a lot depressed in the past few years.
Apart from dealing with some unimportant government affairs, he stayed in his Duke Zhao's mansion, enjoying himself with his children, raising children, raising flowers and fishing.
Changsun Wuji was also looking among the crowd. He was not looking for Wei King Li Tai, but his eldest son Changsun Chong.
Speaking of Changsun Chong, he is the next head of his family. He is now in his forties, and his cultivation level has surpassed that of Changsun Chong.
Sun Wuji reached the early stage of "Xuanxian".
If you put aside the people in the Jin Palace, Changsun Chong is indeed a genius that can be counted in the entire Tang Dynasty. Over the years, he has gradually become much more stable while working under the crown prince Li Chengqian.
However, Changsun Wuji knew his son well, and he felt a little unwilling in his heart.
It's not that Changsun Chong had much conflict with Li Zhi. It was all in the past. Li Zhi was only eight or nine years old at the time. Even if he was a little unhappy, it was just a temporary dispute of temper.
Changsun Chong was a good-looking man, with a talent for literature and martial arts, and a strong connection. He should have been chosen by Yunhe out of thin air, but he was willing to follow Li Chengqian and do some daily chores.
Although he has the identity of Donggong Sheren, he is more like a handyman who has to handle everything for Li Chengqian.
After Jin Wang Li Zhi came back, the frustrated Changsun Wuji also thought about changing his eldest son's position, even to go to Liubu or even go somewhere for some exercise.
Even if his eldest son's family did not support Li Zhi, his future achievements in the court would not be that bad based on his own ability.
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"Your Majesty has arrived, and all the officials are waiting to welcome him——"
While the ministers and ministers were whispering and discussing, a high-pitched and loud voice sounded, and the old eunuch Zhang Ananda, who had not been seen for a long time, made a grand appearance.
Over the years, because Li Shimin was permanently stationed at the Prince Jin's Mansion and spent most of his time practicing, he downplayed the ceremonial aspects of the royal family a lot.
Take this eunuch for example, there have been no new eunuchs in nearly twenty years. The old ones are sent out of the palace with gifts, and even the maids are the same.
Zhang Anan, the chief eunuch, already manages less than fifty people, nearly half of whom are his disciples, most of whom are at the "Foundation Building" or "Golden Elixir" stage of cultivation.
Zhang Ananda looks much more energetic today, and even his hair has changed from the original full head of silver hair to the current mixed black and white hair.
There was no way, Li Shimin hadn't paid attention to these details for nearly twenty years, and Li Zhi didn't like the eunuch industry at all.
Unfortunately, Li Zhi was about to take office. According to the rules, some eunuchs had to be used, so he simply "reformed" the old eunuch Zhang Anan himself.
Zhang Ananda, who originally had only average qualifications, became what he is now under the transformation of Li Zhi's twelfth-grade Pure World White Lotus.
With the cultivation level of "Xuanxian" in the middle stage, he can barely continue to serve as the eunuch supervisor. It can be regarded as an asset that Li Zhi inherited from his father.
"I respectfully welcome Your Majesty——"
On such an important occasion, Li Shimin did not ride in a dragon chariot. Instead, he rode on a free horse, followed closely by Jin Wang Li Zhi.
On Li Zhi's left and right were Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu. As for Rutuoluo, Indra, Xiao Bailong, Bai Zhi and others, they stayed in the Jin Palace.
Even though everyone knew that today would be the day Li Zhi ascended the throne, these people preferred to be Li Zhi's "retainers" rather than serve in the Tang Dynasty.
"Hahaha, let's go, come with me to Hanyuan Hall——"
Arriving in front of the ministers, Li Shimin unexpectedly kicked off the saddle and dismounted, and a servant took the horse over.
Li Shimin helped Fang Xuanling and Li Jing, who were standing at the front, up with one hand and then walked in hand in hand.
"Your Majesty, although I am old, I can still walk on my own."
Fang Xuanling pulled hard, but couldn't pull his hand back.
"Hahaha, Xuanling, when King Wen was old, he carried Jiang Ziya for eight hundred and eight steps, but now that I have reached the realm of Xuanxian, can't I help you walk into the Hanyuan Palace?"
When saying this, Li Shimin looked into Fang Xuanling's eyes seriously.
To say that Fang Xuanling is really old, he is already eighty-three years old this year.
The point is, almost everyone in the Tang Dynasty is practicing cultivation, but this one seems to be only interested in handling government affairs?
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If Li Shimin had not always given him good things from the Jin Palace, he would not have been so energetic at the age of eighty-three.
"Your Majesty, how dare I compare myself to Taigong Jiang? How can I meet Your Majesty and serve our Tang Dynasty for decades, and I will die without regrets?"
The civil servant has a good reputation, no matter how selfless and upright Fang Xuanling is, the analogy of Jiang Taigong still makes the old man excited.
"Mr. Fang, here are two 'fire dates', which are considered rare items. I will give them to you and Mrs. Fang. They should be able to increase your life span by two hundred years."
At this time, Li Zhi walked over from the side, holding a beautiful small box in his hand, and quietly handed it to Fang Xuanling.
Li Zhi also admired Fang Xuanling very much, both in real history and in the current world.
Speaking of this "fire date", we have to mention Li Zhi's naughty son Chenxiang.
After Li Zhi regained consciousness, he naturally had to live with Yang Chan and the others, and would bring little Agarwood over from time to time, in the name of cultivating the relationship between father and son.
However, little Chenxiang seemed to have a conflict with Li Zhi and didn't like to stay with his father. Without seeing him, he ran away to the "Mountains, Rivers and State Map" again.
Even someone as strong as Li Zhi wouldn't dare to chase him easily, let alone whether he could deal with the formations inside. If he couldn't get in, wouldn't he be laughed at by his wife?
But this kid Chen Xiang is different. Entering the "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" is like arriving at your own home. It's not that Yang Chan broke his throat by shouting, this kid didn't even bring him out.
This "fire date" was naturally "successfully" taken from the "Mountains and Rivers Society Map" by this boy.
At first, Yang Chan, the "Three Holy Mothers", was frightened. She naturally knew that there were "fire dates" here. Those were the three "fire dates" trees cultivated by the master, and each tree was only Just nine "fire dates".
Even her direct disciple did not dare to move. Chen Xiang actually picked thirteen ripe "fire dates" in one breath.
By the time Yang Chan and Li Zhi found out, the little guy only had four pills left in his hand. Naturally, they would be confiscated. Chen Xiang was also strictly ordered not to do anything with the remaining "fire dates" again.
After taking nine "Fire Dates", there was nothing unusual about the agarwood. It was just that he had mastered the art of controlling fire inexplicably, and even grew "three heads and six arms".
At the same time, his realm has reached the early stage of "Xuanxian" in one fell swoop. If Yang Chan wants to catch him again, it will be more troublesome.
Li Shimin and Changsun Wugou each took one of the six "Fire Dates" robbed by Li Zhi. Under Li Zhi's guidance, they only increased their cultivation and longevity.
The last two "Fire Dates" were given to Fang Xuanling on this occasion, but it was Changsun Wugou's suggestion.
Fang Xuanling worked hard in the Tang Dynasty and made great achievements. Even after Li Zhi took over the Tang Dynasty, I am afraid that he will still need the help of the Prime Minister.
"Old minister, thank you so much, Your Majesty, thank you so much, His Highness King Jin——"
Fang Xuanling can be regarded as a pure minister and has never taken sides with any prince. However, he sincerely admires Li Zhi. Lao Fang witnessed it with his own eyes when he slayed the demon on a moonlit night a few months ago.
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"My dear ministers, thirty-five years ago, I inherited the great power from the late emperor. I have worked hard for decades, walking on thin ice, and wanted to lead the Tang Dynasty to the glory of the human race."
"In the thirty-fifth year of the Zhenguan Dynasty, thanks to the full support of all ministers and ministers, the people were safe at home and the barbarians were conquered outside. It was worthy of the late emperor's trust."
"But now, the demons are raging in our Tang Dynasty, and billions of people are still enslaved and killed by the demons. I am determined to kill the demons, but I am unable to save myself."
"Fortunately, the ninth son of the Emperor, Li Zhi, acquired unparalleled magical powers, and his power reached heaven and earth. A few months ago, he almost completely wiped out the demon clan that invaded Chang'an."
"For the sake of the safety of the Tang Dynasty, for the well-being of the human race, and for the livelihood of the people in the three realms, I today pass on the ninth son of the emperor Li Zhi as the third generation monarch of the Tang Dynasty. All officials congratulate him——"
In the magnificent "Hanyuan Hall", Li Shimin did not sit on the dragon chair the whole time, but stood there, with a majestic body, talking incessantly, and inspiring.
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"Passing on the throne, bestowing the seal, bestowing service——"
Immediately afterwards, the voice of the old eunuch Zhang Anan came again.
"Your Majesty, your Majesty, long live the Tang Dynasty——"
This scene was much bigger than yesterday's ancestral temple sacrifice, and the number of civil and military officials more than doubled.
"Wait a minute——"
"ah--"
"ah--"
The old eunuch directed several young eunuchs and led Li Zhi to the side hall next to the "Hanyuan Hall" to change the imperial robe. However, he personally held the "Jade Seal of the Kingdom" in his hands and waited at Li Shimin's side.
It is worth mentioning that Li Zhi did not choose the most noble "Great Qiu Mian" in the Tang Dynasty. He felt that the set was too complicated and it would probably take two quarters of an hour to put it on.
On the contrary, the "Gun crown" he is wearing now is more in line with his aesthetic standards.
"The crown is made of gold, with twelve white pearls hanging from it. They are grouped together into a tassel. The color is like a ribbon, and the hair is ear-piercing. It is guided by a jade hairpin.
Xuanyi, Yu Shang, twelve chapters, eight chapters are in the clothes, sun, moon, star, dragon, mountain, Chinese insect, fire, Zongyi; four chapters are in the clothes, algae, rice, 黼, 黻, clothes jacket, The leader is the dragon, and the weave is the dragon.
Each is of six levels, below the dragon and the mountain, each chapter has one line, twelve. White gauze singlet, quilted collar, green jacket, quilted jacket, quilted skirt, and quilted jacket. The three chapters of embroidering dragons, mountains and fire are the same as above.
The leather belt, large belt, sword, pendant, and ribbon are the same as above. Add gold ornaments. "
Okay, it seems quite troublesome.
Not long after Zhang Anan's voice fell, a person flew out from outside the "Da Ming Palace" and shouted loudly. Immediately afterwards, several guards guarding the palace were cut into pieces.
"Escort——"
Seeing someone breaking into the palace, Zhang Ananda shouted instinctively and jumped in front of Li Shimin.
"Haha, Ananda, with your level of cultivation, you still come to protect me? It's really hard for you. I want to see who is so bold -"
Li Shimin frowned when he heard the voice just now, but he didn't want to believe that his judgment was true.
It was not the turn of the civil and military personnel in the "Hanyuan Hall" to reach out. Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu, who were already guarding the entrance of the main hall, guarded the door of the "Hanyuan Hall" tightly, one on the left and the other on the right.
"Hmph, you two juniors, if you haven't gotten out of the way of me, are you also looking for death? -"
The person who came did not carry a weapon, but his hands were like the sharp claws of an eagle, with all ten fingers digging inward, and blood dripped down.
Of course, this was not his own blood, but the blood of the guards who rushed in and died under his command.
"Are you...His Royal Highness the King of Wei?——"
After seeing the appearance of the visitor clearly, Qin Huaiyu still hesitated and finally asked tentatively.
This voice is that of King Li Tai of Wei, and this person also calls himself the king. However, why is the body shape so different, and the thick fat on his face has disappeared.
"Hahaha, it's me. Are you Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu? For the sake of the two of you being considered loyal and good, please step aside for me, otherwise you will be killed -"
This Li Tai looked like he was crazy, with a ferocious face and blood in his pupils. It seemed that if Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu didn't get out of the way, he would be ready to turn them into two corpses at any time.
"Fourth, what are you doing? Today is the day when my father passes the throne to Pheasant Nu. The civil and military forces of the entire dynasty will not allow you to act wild here——"
At some unknown time, Prince Li Chengqian had arrived outside the "Hanyuan Hall".
Wei Wang Li Tai's voice was so loud that it was difficult for people in the hall not to hear it. Others heard that it was Wei Wang Li Tai who came, and they were a little reluctant to come forward. Li Chengqian had no choice but to stand up.
In an extraordinary period, if he, the eldest brother, doesn't come forward, does he really want his father to come forward in person?
"Prince? Eldest brother? Li Chengqian? Hahaha, you're a loser. You've been the prince for decades, and today Xiaojiu will usurp the throne. You actually have the nerve to come and reprimand me?"
King Li Tai of Wei really changed his temperament.
Originally long
The prime minister can be regarded as a middle-class person, but his weight of more than three hundred kilograms makes him lose his proper grace.
Now his appearance has not changed much, except that his weight has been reduced by half, and his whole person looks much more heroic and majestic.
"Fourth, as my father said, the demon clan is raging now, and most of our country in the Tang Dynasty has fallen into the hands of the demon clan. Only the pheasant slaves can turn the tide."
"If you and I inherited the throne in a time of peace and prosperity, we might be able to extend the reign of the Tang Dynasty to Zuo, but the current situation is far beyond our control."
Now that he had completely let go, Li Chengqian had nothing to worry about. He said what he was thinking loudly and openly at the entrance of "Hanyuan Hall".
"Well said! Cheng Qian, don't stop him, let that beast Qingque get in here for me——"
Li Shimin, who was aloof, could naturally see and hear clearly what happened at the entrance of "Hanyuan Hall".
Today's scene is what his father, an emperor, least wants to see.
You need to know that today it is "Hanyuan Hall", but thirty-five years ago, it was "Xuanwu Gate".
"Your Majesty, I see something is wrong with His Highness King Wei. His aura seems to be inferior to that of His Highness King Jin. Just let him in like this..."
The old eunuch Zhang Anan is still protecting Li Shimin.
He also saw clearly that even though his cultivation level was lower than that of Li Shimin, he was still willing to use his body to protect his master.
"Hmph, it doesn't matter how good he is in cultivation, does Qing Que still dare to kill the king in front of his face?——"
Of course, Li Shimin also felt that Wei Wang Li Tai was unusual. He had not seen him for only a few months. How could he have changed so much?
Just a few days ago, Li Shimin actually received a secret report from the "Li Jingmen", saying that Wei King Li Tai was furious in the Wei Palace, not only knocking down many palaces, but also killing many guests and servants. .
If this kind of thing happened in normal times, Li Shimin would inevitably send someone to scold him, and the test at Yushitai would be difficult.
However, now that Wei King Li Tai has been ordered to shut up and think about his past, Li Shimin simply doesn't want to embarrass his son anymore as long as he doesn't run out to cause trouble.
Li Shimin himself couldn't explain why. Deep down in his heart, he wanted to protect this fourth child, but he knew that he was a man with great ambitions and little talent.
In peacetime, it would have been okay for Li Shimin to be rich and favored by the world, but in this situation, not to mention Li Tai, not even Li Shimin himself had any confidence that he could turn the tide.
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"My son, Li Tai, would like to send my regards to my father——"
Li Shimin had already spoken, so it was naturally difficult for Li Chengqian to stop Li Tai.
However, like Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu, he followed Li Tai closely.
When he was about to reach the golden steps, Li Chengqian took a few steps closer and grabbed the spot between Li Tai and his father.
Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.
Li Chengqian was also someone who had the experience of "seizing the direct descendant". He knew very well that in order to be able to sit in that position, once desire loses his mind, family love sometimes really means nothing.
"Greetings? Qingque, I remember I ordered you to shut yourself up and think about your mistakes, but why are you here today?"
Seeing the changed Li Tai in front of him, Li Shimin's heart softened inexplicably, and he selectively ignored the fact that Li Tai broke into the palace without authorization and killed the guards.
"Father, my son originally abided by his father's will, studied behind closed doors in his mansion, and prayed to God to bless his father and his mother in peace and prosperity."
"But I heard people say that the old Jiu Pheasant slave wants to seize the throne of the crown prince's brother today. This is so disrespectful and detrimental to the Tang Dynasty. No matter how incompetent Qing Que is, he will never agree."
Seeing Li Shimin standing on the golden steps without anger and self-respect, the prestige accumulated over the years made Wei King Li Tai inexplicably timid.
However, when I think that I now have the cultivation level of "Taiyi Golden Immortal", can't I still give it a try?
That's right, a few days ago, King Li Tai of Wei was cruel and took the "Supreme Buddha Pill" left by Lady Wu, and he immediately fell into dire straits.
The feeling of gnawing bones and cracking skin tormented Li Tai for more than an hour.
Screaming, rolling, violent, killing...
The entire Prince Wei's Mansion was disgraced by Li Tai.
When he could no longer absorb the energy from the "Supreme Buddha Pill", it gradually calmed down, and Li Tai's realm jumped directly to the middle stage of "Taiyi Golden Immortal".
Even Li Tai felt that this should be far from his limit, because there was still a small half of the "Supreme Buddha Alchemy" remaining in his "Dantian".
Li Tai's feeling was correct, but what he didn't expect was that the remaining small half of the "Supreme Buddha Pill" not only contained energy, but also contained a trace of the remnant of the peerless demon.
It's a pity that Li Tai's cultivation level has soared at this time, but his physical body is too weak and far from being able to meet the needs of the great demon's resurrection, so he can only continue to endure it.
"Qingque, the throne of the Tang Dynasty belongs to me, and it also belongs to the ministers and the people of the world. Now I want to pass it on to the pheasant slaves. This is not only my decision, but also what the ministers and the people hope for. How are you doing?——"
At some point, Li Shimin actually had a sword in his hand - "Longquan Sword"?
This sword was originally called "Seven Star Longyuan Sword". In order to avoid his father's taboo, it was renamed "Longquan Sword" when it was in Li Shimin's hands.
Li Shimin himself couldn't tell where this sword came from. It had been with him since he joined the army, and it was not enshrined in the ancestral temple until he became emperor.
Unexpectedly, Li Zhi saw it during the big worship ceremony yesterday and told his father that this was an acquired high-level spiritual treasure. It would be a waste to display it in the ancestral temple.
Ever since, Li Shimin brought back the long-lost "Longquan Sword".
"Father, the royal throne is passed on, and the direct descendants are established. Now the eldest brother, the prince, is here, and he is also the direct descendant. There has been no oversight in the country for many years."
"If my father insists on passing the throne to Xiao Jiu, not to mention what will happen to the civil and military officials and the people of the world, I, Li Tai, will not accept it."
"Don't you want to wipe out the demon clan and return the great Tang Dynasty to me? Why is it that only Xiao Jiu can do it? I, Li Tai, can do it too——"
Looking at the "Longquan Sword" in Li Shimin's hand, Li Tai became even more "excited", and two balls of flames once again appeared in his eyes.
"Hahaha, I have underestimated you. You, Li Tai, are striving for the throne for your eldest brother, but you can't hide your own ambitions."
"Qingque, you are indeed a smart child, but unfortunately, you are too narrow-minded. If Pheasant Slave is the emperor, you and other brothers will naturally be able to maintain their glory for the rest of their lives as long as they do not commit heinous acts."
"If you become the emperor, I'm afraid I won't be able to leave a few of my heirs, right? Let's give up. Today is the day when Pheasant Slave ascends the throne. I hope you can help Pheasant Slave with peace of mind like your eldest and third brothers. Otherwise, , I would rather be a villain for the pheasant slave——"
These years away from government affairs allowed Li Shimin to see his many children more clearly.
The eldest son Li Chengqian, the third son Li Ke, and the fourth son Li Tai, if these three were placed in a stable and peaceful dynasty, they would definitely become the guardians of the throne.
But the ninth son, Li Zhi, has wisdom, mind, vision and domineering that no other prince has. Even Li Shimin, who calls himself the "Khan of Heaven", feels lucky that this is his son!
Thirty-five years ago, Li Shimin may have killed his brothers more to protect himself, or to compete for that position.
However, he used the thirty-five years of the "Zhenguan Dynasty" as a footnote to that killing.
Now, he wants to pass the throne to the favored ninth son of the emperor, Li Zhi. If Qingque really dares to act recklessly, Li Shimin will not hesitate to use the butcher's knife again.
However, tiger poison cannot eat its own children. The "Longquan Sword" has drunk the blood of countless opponents. Is it really going to be swung at his own son today?
"Hahaha - okay, father, you are the 'Khan of Heaven' respected by the world, for that position
, have you killed few people? "
"I heard Xiao Jiu once said, 'History is written by the victors. Father, I hope you don't blame Qingque."
Suddenly, Li Tai, who was standing under the golden steps, had two frightening flames dancing in his pupils again, his face became ferocious, a pair of sharp claws poked out of his sleeves, and he went straight towards Li Shimin who was on the golden steps. .
Is this really a plan to kill the king, or is he trying to coerce the emperor to order the princes?
"How dare you——"
"Escort——"
Although the distance was very close, Li Tai's attack was extremely swift. Unfortunately, as soon as he stepped into the "Hanyuan Hall", everyone's eyes were focused on him.
First, Li Chengqian used his palms to attack Li Tai's flanks, one on the left and the other on the right, hoping to "encircle Wei and save Zhao."
Li Chengqian also saw that he was probably far from Li Tai's opponent at this time, but he also wanted to delay it for a moment. Fortunately, Jiulang was in the side hall next to him and should be here soon.
Behind Li Tai, Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu were already ready.
Unfortunately, the two of them cannot carry weapons into the "Hanyuan Hall". Even if they can be summoned directly, it is always unreasonable to use weapons in such situations.
This is the limitation of this era. If it were Li Zhi, he would never think this way.
"boom--"
Li Chengqian's palms hit Li Tai's body without any injury, and Li Tai's forward movement was not even affected at all.
Luo Tong and Qin Huaiyu were always a step slower, but Li Jing, who was standing at the head of the generals, affected the direction of Li Tai's attack with a light palm.
However, the one who really faced off with Li Tai was the old eunuch Zhang Anan who was protecting Li Shimin.
"Who are you?——"
The old eunuch Zhang Anan actually knocked back Li Tai who was in the middle stage of "Taiyi Golden Immortal" with one palm?
His magic power was damaged, his Qi sea was floating, and even his arms were in pain. Li Tai opened his eyes wide and couldn't believe that the person he just faced off with was actually this old eunuch?
"Who are you?——"
At this time, a familiar voice sounded, and a figure appeared out of thin air from behind the old eunuch Zhang Anan.
If it’s not King Li Zhi of Jin, who is he?
"Prince Jin... No, no, Your Majesty, could you please not use the old slave as a raft next time? You're fine, the old slave's body and bones can't bear it..."
It turned out that Li Zhi had arrived a long time ago. With his cultivation and magical power, he could feel Li Tai while he was still outside the Daming Palace.
However, today is a special day, and some things should be handled according to the rules of this era.
No matter how powerful Li Zhi is personally, he is appreciated by his father and supported by important military and political ministers, but don't forget that Prince Li Chengqian has actually been supervising the country for many years.
Even the King of Wei, Li Tai, had much deeper connections and roots in the court than Li Zhi.
If force alone is used to subdue everyone, even if Li Zhi takes that position, does it mean that he will need to spend decades to erase the impact of what he did today?
"Xuanwu Gate Coup", Yin Jian is not far away.
Li Zhi had already arrived at the "Hanyuan Hall", but he was hiding his figure, and all the civil and military beings in the dynasty fell into his eyes.
Li Zhi saw the inner conflicts of his father, his love for his parents and his decision to kill.
Li Zhi also saw the eldest brother Li Chengqian's determination and actions to take the overall situation into consideration and protect his father.
On the contrary, the sight of Wei King Li Tai in front of him "opened Li Zhi's eyes".
In the middle stage of "Taiyi Golden Immortal", he is full of Buddhist energy, but mixed with strong demonic energy. He is actually a person who cultivates both Buddha and demon?
"Hahaha, Li Zhi, Xiaojiu! Since my eldest brother does not want this throne, and my father insists on letting you sit on this throne, do you dare to compete with me in the Hanyuan Palace?"
Seeing that it was Li Zhi who appeared, Li Tai was so angry that he seemed to have forgotten the lesson he had just received.
training.
It's not that he can't control his emotions, but that Li Zhi at this time is as if he is wearing an imperial robe and has a faint aura of an emperor.
"Pheasant slave, since Qingque wants to fight with you, just satisfy him. I don't know where he got this evil skill from, you..."
Before Li Zhi could reply, Li Shimin on the side made a decision for him, but the way he hesitated to speak made Li Zhi feel inexplicably distressed.
"Father, my fourth brother is just out of his mind for the moment. You don't have to worry or be sad. My son is not at home all year round, but he has not been able to participate in the palace competitions for many years."
"Today is also the first day of the New Year. In front of my father, eldest brother, and all the civil and military officials, my son will have a discussion with his fourth brother to make up for the absence of my son and minister in those years."
Li Zhi stretched out his hand and gently squeezed Li Shimin's back, indicating that he knew what to do, and gave Li Chengqian, the eldest brother under the golden rank, a reassuring look.
"Hahaha, okay, Li Zhi, if you can defeat me in public today, I will no longer prevent you from ascending the throne; if you are not my opponent, huh, please ask my father to choose another worthy person."
Seeing that Li Zhi actually agreed to his request, Wei King Li Tai was immediately elated, ducked out of the hall, and jumped to the "Hanyuan Hall".
"Pheasant slave, hey..."
By this time, Li Shimin knew that it would be useless to talk any more.
Watching Li Zhi and all the civil and military personnel exit the "Hanyuan Hall", Li Shimin fell down on the dragon chair.
The Nine-Five Lord, facing south and facing north, how majestic and desolate is it?
