Datang's journey to death

Chapter 95

Cui Mingan didn't believe in Changsun Wuji. In his opinion, apart from the royal family, the "Clan History" benefited the most from the Changsun's family. Who made them foreign relatives?

However, Wang Rang felt that Changsun Wuji's ambitions were more than that. He had to say that the sensitivities of those who were in the court and those who were not were naturally different. Cui Mingan didn't dare, but Wang Rang felt that he could get in touch with Changsun Wuji.

Of course, they are just thinking about it now, and they don't dare to drive Li Shimin down, but the saint can stay, and Li Chengqian must die!Like Changsun Wuji, many people want to invest in Li Chengqian, but Li Chengqian is too sophisticated, and his skills and vision in handling government affairs are almost as good as Li Shimin's!

How does this look like a young man in his twenties?Why is the new emperor so easy to bully?Is it because they don't have enough experience and life experience?However, Li Chengqian is already so scary now, if he grows up in the future, wouldn't he be the second Li Shimin?Of course, this is only one reason. As ministers and saints, they are weak when they are strong, and they are strong when saints are weak. .

Everyone can see that the royal family's suppression of the family will probably form a trend. Under such circumstances, after Li Shimin's iron fist and waiting for Li Chengqian to come to power, it may not be easy for them to stand up.

Although the aristocratic family pays attention to etiquette, they will also be flexible when their living conditions become more and more dangerous.

The reason why Wang Rang pays attention to Changsun Wuji is mainly because the eldest grandson's family is also an aristocratic family. This time they are foreign relatives, so they receive preferential treatment, but who can guarantee that they can continue to be so prosperous?Li Chengqian's concubine definitely didn't come from the eldest grandson's family, and even the girls from the eldest grandson's family didn't even have a princess!

In contrast, Fang Xuanling's family, who is also a son-in-law and a princess, is more closely connected with the royal family than the eldest grandson's family!

As a contact person, Wang Rang directly contacted Changsun Wuji. Of course, he and Changsun Wuji would not make it so clear. He just hinted: "The sage uses his official position to determine the rank of the family. He is really a fool!"

Changsun Wuji's face immediately changed: "Wang Shangshu is really rebellious! This statement came out of your mouth recently, but it didn't reach my ears. Please be careful Wang Shangshu."

Wang Rang just sighed and said: "The meaning of the sage is already very clear. Sikong is now an extremely human minister, but he also has to think about future generations. It is true that being able to marry the royal family must be an affirmation of his family. The reason for the fixed class? There will always be new relatives born after several generations, if the lady comes from a humble background, do I have to wait to admit that the family is also an aristocratic family?"

Wang Rang didn't speak implicitly. Changsun Wuji didn't show anything on his face, but said: "The sage's move is also to encourage the children of the family to work hard. If the family, Shiqing and Shilu can't do this, the family will decline. It was also expected.”

"Well, I'm only worried that if there will be disasters in the future, and the relatives will monopolize the power, the lady will be in danger."

Changsun Wuji also showed a worried expression: "The sage has a prosperous spring and autumn, and he has a lot of promises. We can only hope for those who come later."

Wang Rang immediately understood that they could not stop the release of this edition of "Clan Chronicles". After all, few people dared to refute Li Shimin, oh, Wei Zheng was one of them, but Wei Zheng has been silent on this matter, as if I also agree with Li Shimin's idea, other people should not find it uncomfortable.

And the only thing that can prevent or abolish this edition of "Clan Records" is only the future saints. Of course, they are not abolished, but re-edited.Since they want to put their hopes on this, they must find someone who can guarantee the interests of the family!

This person is not Li Chengqian, but Li Ke.Wang Rang turned his eyes and said, "Now that the crown prince and King Wei are getting older, I wonder if the lady can choose a lady as his wife?"

Li Ke has already been considered by them as the candidate for the next emperor by default, so his wife must come out of their aristocratic families. Although there are rumors that the sage chose Xiao's daughter as his wife for the king of Wei, this has not yet become a reality. Facts, then there is room for maneuver.

Wang Rang really hoped that his daughter would become Wei Wangfei, but he thought that Changsun Wuji had already set his sights on this position, and he was afraid that they would not have the chance.

Changsun Wuji didn't say anything after hearing this, but met with Empress Changsun the next day, and asked with great concern, "It's time for Dalang Saburo to be a good wife."

Seeing that both of them are eighteen years old, they should have married a long time ago.Empress Changsun paused and said, "It's true that I had this intention a long time ago, but it just happened to coincide with the death of the Supreme Emperor that I had to postpone it. After all, Da Lang is the grandson."

"What about Sanlang? Although Sanlang is not your own, you can't ignore it like this." Changsun Wuji complained a little in his tone.

When it came to Li Ke's eldest grandson, Empress's smile became a bit more difficult, so she had no choice but to say: "Sanlang himself said that he was not in a hurry, and wanted to wait until Dalang became a filial piety and married his concubine."

Changsun Wuji said with a smile: "Sanlang has a heart, since that's the case, I wonder if he can be matched with Liuniang?"

Empress Changsun's eyes widened: "Brother, do you want to propose marriage to the saint?"

Changsun Wuji sighed softly: "Liu Niang will reach the age of Jiji next year, and it's time to talk about her family. However, I have seen all the young people in Chang'an for my brother, and there are very few talents, and there is no one in ten thousand who can match Dalang brother. Dalang's princess and concubine need to think carefully, and I don't dare to think about it as a brother. Wei Wang has always been popular, and he is young and promising. He is really a good son-in-law. I don't fancy the status of Wei Wang, but I just want to be a daughter. , it’s better if it’s done, and it’s okay if it doesn’t.”

Changsun Wuji seemed to be afraid that Empress Changsun would misunderstand that he wanted to marry Li Ke because he wanted to continue to have a closer relationship with the royal family, so he explained more.

Empress Changsun compared it in her heart, and it was true that even if she didn't look at it as a mother, she could compare Li Chengqian and Li Ke when looking at the entire Chang'an City. Even Li Shimin was proud of her son, and Li Ke is now His status is second only to Li Chengqian, so it is not surprising that Changsun Wuji has such thoughts.

However, Empress Changsun knew that Li Ke did not intend to marry a wife, he had a special status!It's just that now she can't tell Zhangsun Wuji so she has to find an excuse and say: "Brother, I understand what you mean, and I have to discuss this matter with the sage."

The marriage was a good marriage with two surnames. Although it was the eldest grandson who chose the candidate, it was Li Shimin who made the final decision.

Changsun Wuji didn't expect to make a decision directly, he just raised such a possibility, anyway, it was a conversation between their brothers and sisters, it would be best not to talk about it, at worst, send a side branch concubine daughter into Wei Wangfu.

Not long after Changsun Wuji left, Li Shimin came to the Lizheng Hall. After seeing Empress Changsun's embarrassed face, he couldn't help but asked, "What worries, lady?"

Could it be something about the harem?Li Shimin thought about it, although his concubines had their own plans, they were all honest, so they shouldn't cause any disturbances.

Empress Changsun repeated Changsun Wuji's words, and said with some anxiety: "Sanlang is getting older, and now he can use the reason that Dalang has not married a wife to block him, but what will happen when Dalang marries a wife in the future?"

The most important thing is that Li Ke is at the top of the rankings, what about the younger brothers after he doesn't marry a wife?If he skipped it, how would he explain it to everyone?

Li Shimin also had a headache: "Call Saburo here."

It is still necessary to listen to Li Ke's opinion on this matter. If Li Ke is willing to marry a wife, it is naturally the best. If he is not willing, he must discuss a countermeasure.

When Li Ke was summoned into the palace, he was still puzzled. Could it be that his private tricks with Li Chengqian were discovered?But even if he was found out, he wasn't worried, it was just that he had stockpiled a little more food.

Yes, recently he and Li Chengqian have not cared about the ups and downs caused by "Clan Chronicles", and have been hoarding food non-stop. If the two of them remember correctly, from this winter to next summer, the entire Datang didn’t even drop a single drop of rain, and it was a rare drought in a century. Under such circumstances, there might not be enough food for disaster relief. Both Li Ke and Li Chengqian had a headache, so they even sent a small team together Go to Borneo, that is, India, where the output of various food crops has not been low, and you may be able to buy some food.

Li Ke was thinking about how to tell Li Shimin, but when he arrived at Lizheng Hall, he found that Li Shimin and Empress Changsun seemed to be waiting for him on a special trip, and Li Ke knew that it probably had nothing to do with what he and Li Chengqian did. .

After Li Shimin mentioned this matter, Li Ke suddenly realized, oh shit, he said that he seemed to have forgotten something, but in the end he forgot it!

To be honest, marrying a wife is the best choice. After all, he will live his whole life in this dynasty. Not marrying a wife for the rest of his life is also a problem. However, he also knows that if he dares to marry a wife, Pei Xuan dares to make a big wedding and kill the bride !Even if he knew that the girl was innocent, but there was something wrong with the shaping of the three views of this guy, he really didn't dare to take the risk.

Li Ke thought for a moment, looked at Li Shimin and asked, "Why don't I become a monk?"

This is probably the only way to block Yoyo's mouth, oh, maybe it can't be said to be the only way, but it's the simplest, the only bad thing is that he can't keep the three thousand troubles, but it doesn't matter, Li Ke is very confident in his face, even if he is bald, it will not affect his appearance.

Li Shimin almost kicked Li Ke out after hearing this, and scolded, "Nonsense!"

Yes, if you become a monk, you don't need to marry a wife. However, if you become a monk, you can no longer participate in any political affairs. Otherwise, what is the difference from not being a monk?Li Shimin knew what Li Ke was capable of. Although Li Chengqian was very capable, he still worried that Li Chengqian would not be able to suppress those old officials after a hundred years. It would be different if Li Ke was there to help.

When the proposal was rejected, Li Ke was not angry, but thought for a while before saying: "Then... find someone to approve the horoscope, and say that you are destined to have no wife and no children."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and began to think seriously. Strictly speaking, it is true that Li Ke cannot marry a wife in the mortal world, and it is really not a lie.

Empress Changsun couldn't help asking: "You...do you have someone in mind? If there is one, you can bring it. As for her identity, it can naturally be resolved."

Li Shimin thought it was good after hearing it, so he could only look at Li Ke, Li Ke said helplessly, "No." How can he say that his wife is Pei Xuan?Will I be drawn after speaking out?

This is simply an unsolvable proposition, and finally Li Ke clapped his hands and said: "If you don't want to become a monk, then become a Taoist priest."

In fact, compared with foreign Buddhism, Taoism is more tolerant. Li Ke almost forgot just now that he can still be a Taoist priest.

In the end, Li Shimin decided: To be a Taoist priest, just say that you believe in Taoism, and don't think about marriage for the time being.

Speaking of Li Ke's Taoism, it is more acceptable than his sudden monkhood. After all, Li Ke was not at all ascetic before, and his sudden monkhood simply showed that there was a problem.

When Li Shimin saw Li Ke's indifferent appearance, he really wanted to beat this brat up.Li Ke successfully handed over this matter to Li Shimin to worry about. Anyway, it is still too early for Li Chengqian to get married—not to mention not choosing the crown princess, even if the crown princess is chosen, it will take a long time to prepare, after all, it is to marry the future mother of the country .

Before Li Ke left the palace, he was found by Li Chengqian's people and invited to the East Palace. When he went, Pei Xuan and Li Chengqian were frowning and looking at the account books in their hands.

After watching it, Li Ke suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart and asked, "What's wrong?"

"Recently the price of food has started to rise." Li Chengqian has a headache. He also knows that hoarding food like this is not good, but he can't say those things. There is no Lumi who pays officials salaries!

"Where's the caravan sent out?" Li Ke took the account book that Pei Xuan handed over and glanced at it, and instantly knew that the reason for the increase in food prices was probably that they hoarded a large amount of food. In fact, this method is not good. Datang's The grain output of the land is limited, even if they hoard it, there will be less hoarding in other places, plus he and Li Chengqian are rich, oh, to be precise, he is rich, so buying in such a large amount will naturally cause price fluctuations .

"It's possible to find a caravan, but there are too few people who can speak the Borneo language." Li Chengqian had a headache and couldn't communicate how to buy food?What's more, food is regarded as a war preparation material in this era, and buying large quantities will attract the attention of others.

Pei Xuan suddenly said, "But we will."

As a system, Pei Xuan can definitely switch to any language mode, while Li Ke and Li Chengqian, they know more languages, in order to be able to cope with various situations.

Li Chengqian rolled his eyes and said angrily: "Of course I know we will, but can we go away?"

"Then we can't keep it a secret." Li Ke slapped the table directly and said, "Leave this matter to me and Pei Xuan. Let's go and explain it to daddy. Dad will definitely agree after he knows."

Li Chengqian frowned, but when he thought about what Li Ke had done before, he had to admit that Li Ke was right: "But father might not agree to your going there."

It is dangerous to trek through mountains and rivers on this road, so it is better to send envoys to go.

Li Ke shook his head: "How do you explain to the courtiers when you send an envoy so suddenly?"

Li Chengqian raised his eyebrows: "Then how do you explain why you suddenly left Chang'an and ran there?"

Li Ke replied quickly: "Be a customs watcher again."

Li Chengqian: Are you still addicted?

Pei Xuan suddenly said, "The problem now is not how to leave Chang'an, but how to deal with the people of Borneo." After all, Datang didn't even know there was such a country as Borneo.

"Let's go, Xuan Jue and I are going to see Father, so don't go." Li Ke dragged Pei Xuan and walked out. Although Li Chengqian wanted to know very much, he could only wait for the news here.

Not long after Li Ke left, he returned to the Lizheng Palace, and he brought Pei Xuan with him, which made Li Shimin and Empress Changsun very strange, especially when watching the two of them come in one after the other, Li Shimin always felt that this The atmosphere between the two was a bit strange, for a moment Li Shimin thought up an answer that he couldn't accept at all, could it be that San Lang and Xuan Jue...

It's just that after Li Ke opened his mouth, the unreliable possibility was thrown aside by him. He looked at Li Ke seriously and asked, "Is what you said true?"

Li Ke nodded: "Really! It's more real than real gold!"

Li Shimin looked at Li Ke for a while before saying, "Looking at you like this, you seem to know how to deal with it?"

Natural disasters are definitely the most annoying thing for every emperor. Once it happens, you must first think about whether it is because you, the emperor, did not do well and made the sky not pleasing to the eye, so it does not rain or it rains too much.

At this time, Li Shimin has to ask the people below to speak up to express his opinion. Although he also knows that loyal words are harsh, he is also annoyed after hearing too many loyal words, and in order to show that he is a wise king, he can't get angry!

Li Ke said: "I know a place where the grain production is extremely rich, maybe we can go to trade it."

"Where?" Li Shimin was a little surprised, why didn't he know this place?

Li Ke directly asked someone to bring the map, but the current map is really not that broad, so he had to add something, and then the next thing was to talk about it. Li Ke wanted to go, but Li Shimin refused to let him go, but there was no suitable person. .

The discussion came to dark, and Li Shimin finally let go of his resignation and agreed to Li Ke. As a result, when discussing the details, he suddenly saw a little servant running over panting. , he ran into the hall tremblingly and knelt down and said, "Saint, the sky has changed!"

The few people present were stunned for a moment, did the sky change?Li Shimin remembered what Li Ke said just now, could it be that the celestial phenomenon indicates that there will be a severe drought?

Li Shimin took Li Ke and Pei Xuan to the outside of the hall and looked up, but Li Ke's face changed at this glance, and Pei Xuan blurted out: "Yinghuo, keep your heart!"