Back to Tang Dynasty to be Emperor

After leaving the palace, Li Ke came to the most prosperous West Market in Chang'an City under the guidance of Xiao Baozi.

The prosperity in front of me can be described as extreme. There are many shops on both sides of the street, and Hu merchants from the Western Regions come out to shout from time to time.

White tea caravans walking on the street, men and women linking arms, leisurely overseas strangers, and employers bargaining with various accents.

Li Ke really felt that the description of Chang'an City in history is indeed true, and it is not an exaggeration to say that all nations have come to court.

However, seeing Li Ke's preoccupied appearance, it was obvious that his mind was not on the bustling Chang'an West Market in front of him.

In history, he wanted to be established as a prince, and finally sat on the dragon chair.There are two necessary conditions: one is to get the approval of the emperor, and the other is the support of the Minister of Civil and Military Affairs.However, in addition to these two necessary conditions in the Tang Dynasty, there was another condition, which was the support of the aristocratic family.

The Li Tang Dynasty was established by three forces: one was the Guanlong Group, the other was the Shandong Group, and the other was the Jiangnan literati.

The Guanlong Group is a military group composed of the Xianbei nobles of the Northern Wei Dynasty, including the Huhua Han people and the Hu people from the Western Regions.As for the Guanlong Group, most of them are relatives of the Li family, and some of them also established military exploits during the founding of Li Tang, such as Li Shentong, Li Daozong, Li Xiaogong and others.

The Shandong Group consists of two parts: Shandong Gentlemen and Shandong Heroes.The Shandong gentry has a long history, strong economic strength, and a strong clan and village foundation, which has generated huge political energy. It can control the government when it advances, and control the countryside when it retreats.Shandong Heroes is a group of poor landlords who rose up in the chaos at the end of the Sui Dynasty.The so-called Shandong heroes use violence to elevate their social status. To put it bluntly, they are the underworld.

The literati in the south of the Yangtze River were aristocratic families that existed before the Sui Dynasty unified the south. On the one hand, they participated in the formulation of the political system and laws and regulations of the Tang Dynasty, and on the other hand, they continued to exert influence in the Jiangnan area.These three forces played a great role in the establishment of the Tang Dynasty and the restoration and growth of the national strength in the early stage.

Li Ke was thinking that if he wanted to be the prince and the future emperor of the Tang Empire, he had to pay attention to these three forces.

However, it is important to pay attention to it, but to let these three forces recognize you and let them support you, this cannot be done in a short time, and it needs to be considered in the long run.

Apart from this, the first and foremost issue is to develop one's own strength.It is impossible to do anything without someone, and what Li Ke lacks the most right now is people. Now he has no one he trusts, let alone the kind of confidant who advises him.

The bloody history made him understand a truth, a prince who has no power and power is no match for a powerful minister who has no real power.Therefore, if he competes with Li Chengqian for the throne, and Li Tai and Li Zhi for the throne, he must have rights.

Therefore, what he needs is a group that is loyal to him, a civilian group and a military group that are loyal to him.Only with such power can he have the ability to compete with them for the throne, and be qualified to embark on the path of hegemony.

Speaking of civil servants, the first thing he thought of was Cen Wenwen.This top strategist is described as a monster in "The Long Song of Zhenguan".

A top strategist must first be a capable person. This is actually the rule of thousands of industries. Technology makes you stand firm, and life makes you take a step forward.And Cen Wenwen is such a talented person. He is loyal to Datang and Li Shimin.

Therefore, even if Li Shimin knew what he was doing, there was nothing he could do about it.

In the top-level dialogue in the whole play when Taizong notified Cen Wenwen of his appointment, Li Shimin said: "For more than ten years, I know that you have been in Cao Ying and your heart is in Han. I really want to expose you, but I can't find any excuses for you, now, I have to give you this position, otherwise, the history books will definitely say that I can't use a virtuous person."

During the Zhenguan period, because Li Shimin was the minister of state when he was the king of Qin, this position was vacant for more than ten years, and in the end, the official title of the head of the prime minister was awarded to Cen Wenwen.It was Cen Wenwen's loyalty and wisdom that made Li Shimin make such a concession.

As Li Ke's teacher, he worked hard all his life for Li Ke to enter the East Palace. It can be said that he worked hard, and finally lost to Changsun Wuji and died of hatred.It cannot be said that Cen Wenwen was not resourceful, but Li Ke's performance was too strong and public, which made Cen Wenwen fall short in the end.

Cen Benben is the No. 1 scholar in the south of the Yangtze River, leading the entire group of scholars in the south of the Yangtze River in the late Zhenguan period.Moreover, he himself is a child of a Jiangnan family.

Therefore, getting his support is equivalent to the support of Jiangnan scholars and aristocratic families.

The current Li Ke is no longer the Li Ke in history.Now that he wants to be Li Ke again, he will let Cen Wenwen use all his strategies to let him see the day when he enters the East Palace.Thinking of this, Li Ke couldn't help but feel secretly proud.

And he went out of the palace suddenly today, nominally to go shopping, mainly because he wanted to see Cen Wenwen, and wanted to draw him into his camp in advance.

So, he asked Xiao Baozi, "Do you know where Mr. Cen lives?"

"Mr. Cen?" Xiao Baozi asked suspiciously: "You mean the scholar? The scholar who is following Mr. Feng?"

"Yes, that's him." Li Ke asked eagerly, "Do you know where he lives?"

"It seems to be in Yongxingfang."

"Hurry up and take me there." Li Ke urged.

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Yongxingfang, Cen's Mansion

Cen Wenwen is reading a book in the study, he is waiting for the imperial court's appointment.

Because of Concubine Yang's intercession, he was recommended by Feng Deyi to be a historian as a writer.Although, Feng Deyi asked Cen Benben at that time, he had two positions to recommend Cen Benwen, one was from the household department member Wailang at the top of the sixth rank, and the other was from the editor of the historian at the bottom of the seventh rank, and asked him to choose one.

But he chose the official historian, because, in his opinion, Uiro, a member of the household department, is a fat job from the sixth rank.However, there are Shangshu, Zuoshilang, Zuolangzhong, etc. in the household department. It is difficult for a small official like Yuanwailang to be promoted if no one takes care of him.

But it is different in the historian. What every emperor cares most is what kind of impact his actions will leave in history.And Li Shimin is no exception, this is a position where it is easy to see the emperor, even if he can't see the emperor, he can still use his talents.Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, I decided to go to a historian to do the compilation.

It was here that he heard a frightening report that the King of Changsha County had come to visit.

He hurriedly got up so that he could bring the housekeeper to greet him and salute: "Chen Cenwen pays his respects to His Highness."

Looking at the 30-year-old man dressed as a scholar in front of him, Li Ke secretly lamented his talent and loyalty.Seeing Cen Wenwen salute himself, he hurriedly stepped forward to return the salute: "Sir, how can Ke afford such a great gift?"

Cen Wenwen heard Li Ke call him Mr., and knew that Li Ke, as the prince, still serves him as a disciple.Feeling a little moved in my heart, I immediately bowed to greet him and said, "Please, Your Highness."

So Li Ke was in front, and Cen Wenwen followed him into Cen's mansion slowly.

When they came to the living room, the maidservant withdrew after serving tea, and Xiao Baozi also stood outside the door knowingly.Li Ke first explained: "Ke was injured by falling from a horse, and he has recovered so far. Today, I asked my concubine for instructions before I can come out of the palace to visit my husband. I hope you will forgive me." Then, he took a sip of tea and continued: "Concubine mother Let me say hello to sir for her."

Cen Wenwen was very respectful to Li Ke and Concubine Yang. Hearing what Li Ke said, he hurriedly cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Madam and Your Highness, for your concern. Wenwen is very grateful."

Li Ke said: "Mr. was awarded Secretary Lang by the father, and he is a full-time Zhongshu Introspection and walks between Hongwen Palace. Ke congratulates Mr.."

Cen Wenwen said modestly: "The text is ashamed to accept it, it is all thanks to the support of the empress and the recommendation of Lord Feng."

"Sir, when you first arrived in Chang'an, are you still used to life?" Li Ke asked with concern after looking at Cen Wenwen's simple and plain mansion.

Cen Wenwen was a little moved: "Thank you, Your Highness, for your concern. I didn't get used to it at first, but now I'm used to it."

After drinking a sip of tea, Li Ke asked Cen Wenwen about some academic matters, and Cen Wenwen carefully answered Li Ke's questions.After such a conversation, Li Ke felt that there was still a gap between the two of them. If this gap was not removed, it would be difficult for Cen Wenwen to truly belong to him.Then he said: "In addition to congratulating Mr. Ke when he comes here today, he also needs to ask him for help." After that, he stood up and gave a salute: "Mr. must agree."

Cen Wenwen was taken aback by Li Ke's move, and hurriedly supported him: "If your Highness has anything to do, as long as Wenwen can do it, he will do his best."

Li Ke said: "I want to tell my father to ask you to be my teacher, and I hope you don't refuse."

Cen Wenwen was deeply moved by Li Ke's behavior.He and Li Ke were introduced by Chai Shao in Chai Shao's army. Li Ke admired his talent very much and hoped that he would be his teacher. At that time, Cen Wenwen thought that Li Ke was just impulsive, not necessarily out of sincerity, so he did not agree. .I didn't expect that he came here today, still because of this matter.If Li Ke directly asked the emperor to issue an edict, Cen Wenwen would not dare to disobey the emperor's order.But Li Ke didn't use power to suppress him, but came to ask for his opinion in person, which shows that Li Ke respects him.Cen Wenwen is just a scholar, a secretary from the seventh grade, but he can invite a prince to invite him twice in good faith. This is similar to Liu Bei's three visits to thatched cottage back then. For him, what else can make him more moved than this? of it.He choked with sobs and said, "Your Highness does not dislike my lack of knowledge, and I must personally guide His Highness's knowledge."

Li Ke said happily: "Then sir agreed?" He got up and saluted Cen Wenwen: "Ke has met sir."

Cen Wenwen said: "Your Highness does not need to perform such a great gift to my minister. Your Highness loves me so much, how can I not agree to it?"

Li Ke was delighted, knowing that Cen Wenwen wanted to repay Concubine Yang for supporting him