area51novel Chapter 351
Chapter 351
Changsun Wuji and Empress Changsun have been dependent on each other since childhood, and their feelings are different.
Although there are reasons for the incident, Li Zhi also has his own position. From the perspective of the emperor, Li Zhi is not wrong.
However, the ending of Changsun Wuji and the Changsun family made Li Shimin feel very guilty.
"Your Majesty, this is not your fault, you don't have to blame yourself." Empress Changsun could only say so.
Empress Changsun knew that her brother was eager and persistent for power, and was worried that he would become a powerful minister who could cover the sky with one hand.
Since ancient times, powerful ministers have no good end. They are fine when they are alive, and they will be liquidated when they die.
Except Zhuge Liang!
"The history books evaluate my aunt as 'having extraordinary foresight and wisdom'. My aunt is not wrong to worry about this. Only by not letting the uncle in power can we keep the uncle and the Changsun family."
Thinking of this, Li Shimin blamed himself even more.
Empress Changsun has always used the past as a lesson for the affairs of foreign relatives. Before her death, she still did not forget to ask her husband not to give too much to her family.
She thought it was a great honor for her family to be in the royal family, but they were not all talented and virtuous people, so they were in high positions, so they were easily in danger. If they wanted to be worry-free for a long time, they should not be allowed to hold important positions. It was a great blessing for them to meet the emperor as relatives.
"Wuji is Zhinu's uncle, a real uncle!" Li Shimin shook his head, unwilling to accept this outcome, "According to historical development, Changsun's family is also Lizhi's family."
Li Lizhi also thought of this problem.
"Uncle, this matter really cannot be blamed on Zhinu. The uncle did go too far. He framed his political enemies and eliminated those who were threatening him. Fang Xuanling was ahead of him, but he still found an excuse for rebellion to destroy Fang Xuanling's family."
"Not only these ministers, but also the slightly powerful clan members became the targets of his persecution. The most representative one is Li Ke. Before his death, Li Ke swore a poisonous oath to curse the uncle, and he really got it right."
"The power of the clan members was purged a lot by the uncle. After Zhinu ascended the throne, he saw that the court was full of uncle's people, and he couldn't reason anymore."
"This also laid the seeds for a major change later."
Li Shimin's empress Changsun and Li Lizhi didn't expect Changsun Wuji to become like this later.
At first, I felt that Li Zhi was an emperor, and there was nothing wrong with suppressing Changsun Wuji, but I felt a little uncomfortable.
Hearing what Changsun Wuji did, it seemed that he did it himself.
Changsun Wuji didn't dare to do this when Li Shimin was there.
This is also the reason why Li Shimin was relieved of Changsun Wuji.
Empress Changsun also made up her mind that Changsun Wuji must not be allowed to enter the court this time.
In order to protect Changsun Wuji and the Changsun family.
"Alas, I didn't expect it to be like this later." Li Shimin was a little helpless.
Li Shimin expected that Changsun Wuji and Li Zhi should have achieved a good story of monarch and minister.
Similar to Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan, Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan have no blood relationship, but Li Zhi and Changsun Wuji have blood relationship!
"What is the major change?" Li Shimin grasped the key question.
"Don't be impatient, uncle. Let me tell you slowly."
"This Wu Cairen was mediocre during the Zhenguan period, but she shined during the Zhinu period."
Li Shimin felt that this sentence was very harsh, "What do you mean?"
"This person is a master in both political struggles and harem struggles. Not only did she kill Queen Wang, who had a background, and successfully became the mother of the country, she also helped Zhinu regain the power of her uncle Chu Suiliang and swept these two people and their followers out of the court."
"Mother of the country?" Empress Zhangsun was shocked and slapped Li Shimin in the face.
Being a talented person is tolerable, but being the mother of the country is more or less a bit too much.
To make the stepmother the legal wife, you really don't consider the feelings of your biological father!
Li Shimin silently made a note of Li Zhi in his heart.
"It sounds like she is indeed capable, not incompetent."
Li Shimin also recognized Wu Zetian's ability.
"Wu Cairen, Wu..." Empress Changsun thought carefully, "Is she from the lineage of Wu Shigui?"
"Yes, that's right, she's his second daughter." Xiao Ran nodded.
During the Sui Dynasty, Wu Shigui became rich through business and later became the captain of Yingyang Mansion.
In the 13th year of Daye, he funded Tang Guogong Li Yuan to start an army in Jinyang, and was appointed as the assistant general of the armor department of the General's Mansion, and then followed Li Shimin's army to pacify Chang'an.
After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he was listed as one of the "Taiyuan Yuanmou Meritorious Officials", served as the Minister of Works, and was named Duke of Yingguo.
Without a background, a businessman started his career, and his status was very ordinary in this period when aristocratic families were everywhere.
"No, this person is a businessman, he doesn't have any political resources! How can Wu Cairen fight against others in the palace." Li Shimin asked.
"Uncle, Wu Cairen doesn't have the support of the Wu family, and her mother and daughter were kicked out. She has a very bad relationship with the Wu family."In this era, people rely on reincarnation skills and family background.
Hearing that Wu Zetian had no family, Li Shimin and Empress Changsun had to look up to this person.
"If that's the case, then this person's ability is indeed good." Li Shimin knew the rules of this era too well. It was difficult for a person without background and family to gain a foothold.
"The ability is indeed good. Later, Zhinu was in poor health, and Wu Cairen helped to deal with the government!"
Li Shimin frowned, quite displeased, "Isn't this, the harem is in chaos? Zhinu is making trouble!"
"Uncle, it's more serious than you think. This is called the two saints in power."
Empress Changsun and Li Shimin were not unfamiliar with this term. It was not only in the Tang Dynasty, and it was not started by Wu Zetian and Li Zhi.
Emperor Wen of Sui and Empress Dugu were like this.
"Ah, Zhinu..." Li Lizhi also knew that chaos in the harem was not good.
Empress Changsun was capable, but she was self-disciplined and just advised Li Shimin.
"There is nothing we can do about it. Zhinu is not in good health. It is the hereditary disease of rheumatism. The old man has it, and you, my uncle, also have it. I can't remember which one is the mildest, and the most serious is Zhinu. He was tortured by this disease."
"Wu Cairen will be the main person to handle the government affairs in the future."
Li Shimin realized that it was not good. Li Zhi was in poor health, and Wu Zetian's power would definitely increase.
"If something goes wrong, why not let the prince govern the country? Wu Cairen can fully assist, instead of her doing it herself." Li Shimin felt that this was the best choice.
"The prince is not very capable. A strong mother means a weak son. It is really hard to describe the prince!"
"No, the prince is really not up to the task. What about the other princes?" Li Shimin was also convinced.
"It seems that the living ones are not very good." Xiao Ran's impression of Li Xian and Li Dan was indeed very ordinary.
"If something goes wrong, it will definitely go wrong. The foreign relatives will definitely become powerful." Li Shimin was anxious.
"Uncle, have you forgotten that she has a bad relationship with the Wu family?"
"Yes, yes, that's right." Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief.
"The Wu family is a bit hopeless. Later, when she was in her sixties, she abolished her son and became emperor."
Li Shimin's face changed, "Wait, wait, did you say something wrong?"