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Chapter 131 Jedi Counterattack
"But, Li Yuan personally promised Li Shimin the position of crown prince. Now that it's time to ascend the throne, you go back on your promise?"

"In fact, from the time Li Shimin went on the expedition, Li Tang's court began to argue over an issue, that is, whether the successor to the throne should be the elder or the virtuous? Especially after the defeat of Dou Jiande and Wang Shichong, the court changed Li Shimin to the crown prince. The voices have come one after another.”

"As an unparalleled figure who helped the Tang Dynasty establish the Central Plains and made immortal contributions, shouldn't Li Shimin, the King of Qin, take the position of crown prince?"

"The choice before Li Yuan at this time is nothing more than to choose between his two sons, or to keep Li Jiancheng's status as crown prince and implement a series of rewards for Li Shimin's power to dispel Li Shimin's desire to seize the throne."

"Either make the King of Qin the crown prince, and at the same time abolish the power of Prince Li Jiancheng. The palms and backs of his hands are full of flesh. And from all aspects, Li Jiancheng made no mistakes at that time, and Li Yuan had no reason to replace Li Jiancheng."

"Li Jiancheng was actually quite talented as an emperor. He once captured Gao Deru and pacified Xihe in a short period of time. He followed Li Yuan into Tuguanzhong, advised Li Yuan, captured Huoyi, led his troops to kill Liu Gang, the guard of Tongguan, and occupied Nancheng, the capital of the capital. This ensured Li Yuan’s rear security in his attack on Chang’an.”

"After entering Chang'an, Li Yuan supported the acting king Yang You as the emperor and changed his name to Yining. Li Jiancheng continued to lead troops to conquer Shandong, suppressed the Turks, killed the rebels, and made great military exploits. The establishment of Li Tang's country was due to him. A big credit.”

"It's just that Li Jiancheng's contribution is much meager compared to Li Shimin's, because Li Shimin's contribution has already been unrewarded and unrewarded."

"Furthermore, Li Shimin has been leading troops in battles all year round. He has powerful soldiers and horses in his hands, and he has strong support from many generals in the court. He is stronger than Li Jiancheng in terms of reputation and strength."

"But the imperial family had to make a choice resolutely, and in the end Li Yuan chose to keep the status of Prince Li Jiancheng."

"In order to compensate Li Shimin, he was conferred the title of General Tiance, and Li Shimin was given independent personnel rights and tax collection rights."

"Soon, Li Shimin's side became a small court. At that time, Li Shimin himself believed that he had conquered most of the territory of the Tang Dynasty and had made great contributions. Then his father would definitely change his position to become a small court. Prince."

"At the same time, Li Shimin began to actively seek the position of prince with his subordinates, and began to fight against each other with the princelings."

Cao Cao: Look, this cake is big and round!

Liu Che: This is simply confusing. This is completely Li Yuan's wishful thinking. You must know that Li Shimin is not only Li Yuan's son and Li Jiancheng's brother, but also the leader of the entire army. If Li Shimin cannot become emperor, then they will risk their lives to conquer the world. What is it for?
Zhu Di: I’m starting to suppress my son again!
"Indeed, after Li Yuan knew that this was all his wishful thinking, Jiang was so stubborn that he immediately started a series of measures to suppress Li Shimin."

"At this time, Li Shimin also came to his senses, and the ministers around him began to clearly realize that it was impossible for the emperor to replace the prince, and once Li Shimin failed to become the emperor, his own fate could be imagined."

"At the same time, Li Shimin also clearly realized that his opponent was not his brother, but his father Li Yuan."

"From this moment on, for the sake of profit, the only goal of the people in this small court is to push Li Shimin to the throne, and Li Yuan is the biggest obstacle in their way."

"At this time, the conflict between Li Shimin, Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji completely broke out." "Li Jiancheng was worried that Li Shimin would take away his position as prince. After all, the prince was not the emperor yet, and his position was not very stable. There were cases in history of deposing the prince and promoting other princes. There are many examples. The replacement of the former prince Yang Yong by Yang Guang is the best lesson. In order to ensure his position as prince, he must eliminate the threat of Li Shimin."

"And Li Yuanji is the fourth son of Li Yuan. He is brave, arrogant, and not good-looking. He is not favored by Li Yuan. Moreover, he is not as good as Li Shimin in terms of figure, appearance or talent. He is very difficult to deal with. In addition, Li Yuanji followed Li Jiancheng all year round, so he quickly colluded with Li Jiancheng to squeeze out Li Shimin."

"Prince Li Jiancheng has been helping Li Yuan handle government affairs all year round. In addition, he is also quite talented, recruits talents, and is tactful and experienced. Therefore, he also led Li Yuanji to form his own Eastern Palace force."

"The forces of Li Shimin's Small Court and Li Jiancheng's East Palace began to intensify."

"At this time, the court was divided into three factions: Prime Minister Pei Ji, counselors Wang Gui, Wei Zheng, and East Palace Guard General Xue Wanche followed Li Jiancheng, and Qi King Li Yuanji also followed Li Jiancheng."

"Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, generals Qin Shubao, Yuchi Jingde, Duan Zhixuan, Hou Junji, Wang Junkuo and other Li Shimin's old troops followed Li Shimin. Prime Minister Chen Shuda, court minister Chang Sun Wuji and others also secretly supported Li Shimin."

"The remaining generals Li Jing, Xu Shiji, minister Yu Wenshi and others remain neutral."

"It looks like there are three factions, but even Li Yuan is suppressing his son. At this time, Li Shimin should be considered one faction, and Li Jiancheng and Li Yuan should be considered one faction."

"At this time, the conflict was still intensified, and it had not reached the point of unrequited struggle. Later, Li Jiancheng's actions were the last straw for Li Shimin."

"Although Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji are not as good as Li Shimin in terms of military prowess, they are capable of causing trouble. Sometimes we should not underestimate the power of the wind."

"Once you're in that position, who can't help but attract a few beauties?"

"Li Yuan, who liked beauties, organized a huge harem in his later years, worked hard and gave birth to nearly twenty young princes including Prince Teng Li Yuanying, and several beloved concubines."

"But Li Shimin was not willing to flatter Li Yuan's concubines, and often refused their unreasonable demands. He often sighed and shed tears when Li Yuan held banquets for guests and had fun with his concubines, lamenting that his biological mother, Empress Taimu, Dou, had not yet been born. Can enjoy the glory and wealth after the founding of the Tang Dynasty."

"The concubines felt unlucky and often took the opportunity to speak ill of Li Shimin when they were sleeping with him, which made Li Yuan very angry with Li Shimin."

"The princes Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji are just the opposite. They often flatter the concubines in the harem and give them gifts, hoping that they can speak well in front of Li Yuan. The concubines in the harem often talk to Li Jiancheng in order to make friends with the prince and consolidate their status. When others come and go, praise Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji in front of Li Yuan."

"So even though Li Jiancheng's achievements and strength are not as good as Li Shimin's, he and Li Yuanji get more favor and support from Li Yuan because of their ability to get into trouble."

(End of this chapter)