Chapter 1437 King Pu
Those who have tried the taste of power are reluctant to leave that feeling.
The same is true for Li Tai.
Although I knew that after working with Changsun Wuji, my initiative was gone.
It is very likely that even if I succeed in ascending the throne, I may just be a puppet of Changsun Wuji.
But no matter how puppets are, they are better than a prince now, right?
So in the end he agreed to Changsun Kuan and expressed his willingness to cooperate with him.
Changsun Kuan, who received this reply, immediately reported the situation to Changsun Wuji about the Feige's letter.
Changsun Wuji, who received the information, took action as soon as possible.
At this time, the faster Li Shimin can order Li Tai to reply to Li Tai's title of prince, the more he can make Li Tai realize that cooperation with him has a promising future.
Changsun Wuji, who had a very good grasp of Li Shimin's thoughts, was full of confidence in this trip to the Summer Palace.
"Your Majesty, today's Datang Daily introduces the life situation of the clan's children after they were enthroned overseas. Judging from the current situation, there are various situations."
Changsun Wuji naturally wouldn't talk to Li Shimin so directly about Li Tai.
Everyone has routines for communication, and Changsun Wuji is familiar with these routines and cannot be familiar with them anymore.
Even in later generations, these routines have always been applicable.
What changes is only the level of technology, but what remains unchanged is the communication between people.
"Well, I have also seen that report. I heard that after Li Ke arrived in Ryukyu, he began to arrange for local people to grow some tobacco.
I just heard Kuan'er mention this thing, but I didn't expect that it would have a future for large-scale planting."
Among the group of princes who were enthroned overseas, Li Shimin was quite concerned about Li Ke's movements.
“That tobacco was brought back from America, and it is normal for us to have not heard of many things before.
In recent years, the Tang Dynasty has indeed undergone great changes due to the discovery of new species in the Americas.
This year, potato planting in Zhenbeidao has begun, and the planting area has expanded dozens of times compared to last year.
By the time of autumn harvest, the Tang Dynasty will no longer lack potato seeds, and every prefecture in the Tang Dynasty can consider planting.
From then on, the famine problem of the people was basically initially solved.”
When Changsun Wuji said this, he still expressed some admiration for Li Kuan's full support for the expedition team to find America.
The discovery of America was beneficial to the entire Tang Dynasty.
"That's true. Whether it's potatoes or corn, it has a huge impact on the Tang Dynasty. The current situation has never been in a thousand years."
Li Shimin said proudly.
"Yes, no emperor has been able to solve the famine problem of the people in history. Even Qin Shihuang and Emperor Wu of Han cannot do it.
Your Majesty’s contribution is beyond the present.
The Tang Dynasty has been established for thirty years now. At such an important time, the ministers felt that they could enthrone a group of heroes and pardon the world."
Changsun Wuji began to guide the topic in the direction he hoped.
Sure enough, Li Shimin was very interested in what he said.
"We can really think about this matter. Since I registered, I have reduced the rewards for various titles.
Now it’s time to add a batch.”
"I had a drink at home last night, and the one I was drinking was Qingque Wine. Wine is now one of the main types of wines in the Tang Dynasty.
After Qingque went to Laizhou, he was able to take good care of the local people and planted a large number of grapes, which made considerable contributions.
Although he made a mistake at the beginning, four years have passed, and many things can actually be considered over."
Changsun Wuji said while watching Li Shimin's face change.
Seeing that Li Shimin was not angry at all, he immediately felt confident.
"I have also heard about Qingque's incident. His performance in recent years has indeed made considerable progress, and it is even a bit beyond my imagination."
"Now all princes have been generally enthroned overseas. It is actually very troublesome to go back to Chang'an City once.
But His Majesty also needs some juniors to respect him. I suggest that Qingque can be recalled to Chang'an City, so that he can also give him the opportunity to fulfill his filial piety."
After hearing what Changsun Wuji said, Li Shimin was silent.
Although Li Tai and Li Chengqian had been struggling for the position of crown prince for so long, Li Shimin was very disappointed.
But he actually didn't have much love for Li Tai in his heart.
If Li Kuan is not included, Li Tai is the one he likes the most among his legitimate sons.
Even Li Zhi can't compare.
"It is definitely inappropriate to recall Qingque for no reason."
As soon as Li Shimin said this, Changsun Wuji's eyes lit up.
This means basically equivalent to agreeing.
Now it's just a step.
"Your Majesty, Qingque's death day behind the scenes is coming soon. In the past four years, Qingque has been in Laizhou and has never returned to Chang'an.
This time, when he was asked to return to Chang'an City, I think there was nothing to criticize the ministers in the court.
Moreover, it was actually a big blow to him when he suddenly demoted him from King Wei to Prince Donglai.
Taking advantage of this opportunity of the thirty years since the founding of the Tang Dynasty, Your Majesty will pardon the world and consider re-appointing Qingque to appoint a prince."
Changsun Wuji's proposal has scratched Li Shimin's itch.
He was originally thinking about whether he would say whether this would be a bit inappropriate, but he was worried that if he was tactful, Changsun Wuji might have realized the wrong meaning, which would be embarrassing.
"If it is a re-appointment of the prince, what do you think is better?"
Before Li Tai was demoted, he was the King of Wei, but now even if he wants to be re-enthroned, he is not suitable to continue to be called King of Wei.
Fortunately, Changsun Wuji was obviously prepared and immediately had an idea.
"This is actually very simple. I have already thought about it. The title of King Pu is actually very suitable. On the one hand, King Pu is no longer as noble as King Wei, and everyone's reaction should not be that big. On the other hand, this is also a one-character prince, which is in line with Qingque's identity, and at the same time..."
Changsun Wuji talked for a long time, afraid that Li Shimin would regret it again.
"Qingque's words are beautiful, isn't it a talented man? I care about him so much. I didn't mention it today. I was also thinking about when to find a suitable opportunity to call him back to Beijing.
Now that you, I, the king and the minister have come to think of together, then this matter will be settled."
Although Li Shimin's trust in Changsun Wuji has declined a little bit, he is still the person Li Shimin trusts the most.
So he didn't make much trouble with Changsun Wuji's proposal, and he immediately agreed.
Next is the specific operational issue.
Historically, Li Tai was re-elected as King Pu in the 21st year of Zhenguan, but now it is just a few months ahead of schedule.
Therefore, when Changsun Wuji operates, he will naturally not encounter any obstacles.
After all, he is also a powerful figure in the court and the opposition, and this matter will be settled soon.
Not long after, the imperial edict to enthrone Li Tai came out.
Chapter completed!