Wu Meiniang smiled slightly and said: "Your Majesty is wise. I believe that as long as you take decisive action, you will be able to weaken Li Ke's power and let him know that the country of the Tang Dynasty is not something he can play with at will."
Li Shimin nodded and said: "Meiniang, you have always been my right-hand assistant. This time, thanks to you supporting me behind the scenes."
Wu Meiniang said sweetly: "Your Majesty has thanked you for your kindness. I am just doing my little bit to help your Majesty solve your problems."
Li Shimin took a deep look at Wu Meiniang, and his heart was filled with gratitude. He knew that with a woman like Wu Meiniang by his side, he could face this complicated world more calmly.
"By the way, Mei Niang, who do you think I should promote in the current dynasty?" Li Shimin said.
Wu Meiniang glanced at Li Shimin with a sly expression, and countless thoughts passed through her mind. At this time, if he promoted her brother Wu Yuanqing, it would be a bit too hasty.
But at present, apart from Wu Yuanqing, there is no one else who has the same heart as Wu Meiniang.
"Your Majesty, it's too difficult for Mei Niang. Mei Niang is a mediocre woman who can't change the affairs of the court, so it's better to ask Your Majesty to make a decision."
"I, remember last time, didn't you recommend one of your brothers?"
"Your Majesty, my brother is dull, has little qualifications, and his position is too humble to be useful. Why don't you pay more attention to Liu Shili and his capable soldiers?"
At this time, Wu Meiniang was taking retreat as a step forward, and gradually induced Li Shimin to tell the answer she wanted. Li Shimin didn't know it, but he unknowingly jumped into the whole set.
Seeing that Wu Meiniang kept belittling her brother, she actually felt pity for her. She felt that it was because Wu Meiniang was resentful because of her unfounded suspicion that "Empress Wu was in power" during this period, so she refused in every possible way, which made her feel even more... She became empathetic.
"Mei Niang, don't go too far and kill yourself. I think Wu Yuanqing has done quite well as a captain during his time. Do we have to give him a chance?"
"Moreover, we are currently in the employment stage. Starting tomorrow, I will make an exception and promote the military commander to the ranger general, and he will directly take orders from Liu Shili. I don't believe it. So many generals can't do anything to a small Licheng, and they can't deal with that traitor. Li Ke."
Wu Meiniang smiled and didn't say anything more, but she knew that tomorrow's court would definitely be very lively because of this matter.
Licheng, palace.
Prince Li Chengqian was half-invited and half-captured by Quan Wanji on his way back to Chang'an City, and was brought back to Li Ke's palace in Licheng. The prince had always been pampered.
Gao Gai has been used to it since he was a child, and he has never experienced this kind of cowardice. What's more, the one who is arresting him now is Li Ke, whom he has always looked down upon the most.
Li Ke naturally knew Li Chengqian's character, so he did not meet him immediately. Instead, he ordered his maid to take Li Chengqian to bathe, change clothes, and rest.
He had not shown up for many days. No matter how powerful Li Chengqian was in his palace, Li Ke just avoided seeing him.
Despite this, Li Ke often asked Li Chengqian's younger brother Li Zhi to visit his brother, although Li Chengqian didn't like Li Zhi very much.
But fortunately, they were from the same mother, and Li Zhi, who was still under age at this time, did not cause much resentment to Li Chengqian.
The two brothers gradually began to say thoughtful words to each other. Li Ke did this just because he didn't want Li Chengqian to be too disgusted with him, so he asked Li Zhi to be a middleman to adjust the atmosphere.
Only when Li Chengqian's mood is stable and he can talk to Li Ke calmly will Li Ke go to see him, no matter what their previous relationship was.
Li Ke, who traveled through time, still felt sorry for the death of Li Chengqian in history. He hoped that he could change this fate.
Although Li Ke's approach is a bit roundabout, it is very wise.
He knew that Li Chengqian had a stubborn character, and if he directly confronted him, it might cause greater conflict.
Through the intermediary Li Zhi, Li Chengqian could gradually accept his current province and throne, and the relationship between the two could also be eased.
Li Ke's strategy also made Changsun Wuji and Quan Wanji admire his thoughtfulness and superior wisdom even more.
He knows that only through peaceful means can problems be truly solved, not through force or coercion. This is also an important quality for him as a leader.
At the same time, Li Ke also asked Li Zhi to visit Li Chengqian, hoping that Li Zhi could arouse Li Chengqian's longing for his mother.
This made him hate Wu Meiniang even more, making him resent the father in Chang'an City.
He hoped that through this method, Li Chengqian would understand that it was not Li Ke's idea that caused today's situation, but he was forced to do so.
Li Ke knew that Li Chengqian still cared about his status as the prince, and thought that he could inherit the throne in the future!
If Li Ke rebelled against Li Shimin, then he would not count as the prince and would become the prince of the previous dynasty.
Li Chengqian had been eating and drinking well in Li Ke's palace for some time. Li Ke felt that the time was almost up, and he decided to meet the current crown prince.
But not in the court, but in the garden of the palace. He didn't want to see the self-righteous prince as a winner.
As a full-level human being who traveled through time, Li Ke took psychology as an elective in modern times. Li Chengqian's little inner dynamics had long been firmly grasped by him.
Li Ke had even thought about how Li Chengqian saw Li Ke's emotional ups and downs later. It must be real anger, then quarrel, and finally deep thought.
"Your Highness, are you still used to living here?"
Li Ke still called himself "Chen's brother" in front of Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian was playing chess with Li Zhi at this time. He turned around and saw that it was Li Ke who had refused to show up for many days. He stood up angrily and strode forward. The deputy raised his fist and punched Li Ke.
Fortunately, Li Zhi stopped him in time. "Brother, don't be rude." Li Chengqian threw Li Zhi's arm away, looked at Li Zhi with contempt, and said with a sneer.
"Discourteous? This rebel has just locked up the dignified Crown Prince of the Tang Dynasty for so many days, and still calls me rude? If this were Chang'an City, he would have been ordered to kill him long ago."
Li Chengqian looked at Li Zhi with questioning and surprised eyes: "You won't still bow to him three times and kowtow to him, and call him emperor, right?"
Li Ke was not surprised at Li Chengqian's reaction. He sat at the table where they were playing chess and filled himself a cup of tea.
Li Ke knew that even though Li Chengqian was so excited, he didn't dare to do anything to him. After all, this was Li Ke's territory in Licheng.
