webnovelvip Chapter 397 Pity the world's parents heart
Chapter 397 Pity the world's parents heart
Chapter 397 Pity the world's parents heart
Although Li Ke's voice was very low, it was still heard by Concubine Yang.
Concubine Yang's complexion changed, and she asked, "Ke'er, do you still have illusions about the emperor? Didn't you promise me that you would be an idle prince with peace of mind? Did you listen to someone's instigation?"
Of course she knew about Li Ke's ambition. After her persuasion, Li Ke promised that he would not fight for the throne anymore, but Li Ke's words just now let her know that Li Ke's ambition had not faded.
When she married Li Shimin, Li Shimin was only the king of Qin. She didn't know that Li Shimin would become emperor in the future. For Li Ke's future, she taught Li Ke very carefully.
As for her other son, Li Shimin, Li Shimin was already the emperor when he was enlightened. In order to protect him, Concubine Yang neglected to teach and indulged him everywhere.
Li Yin is not very old now, but he often causes troubles. Even so, Concubine Yang doesn't think there is anything wrong. On the contrary, it is the sensible Li Ke that gives her a headache.
As a former princess, she can best understand the bloody road to power. Once she fails, she will be decapitated.
She doesn't have any ambitions, she just thinks that her two sons can live in peace and stability.
For so many years, the former Sui minister secretly sent her many times to support Li Ke in his fight for the throne, but she never paid attention to it.
Seeing that Li Ke had this kind of thought now, Concubine Yang felt that it was probably those former Sui officials who secretly contacted Li Ke.
"Mother, since you know the danger of competing for the throne, you should understand that it's not that children are safe if they don't fight." Li Ke said, looking at Concubine Yang.
He didn't value that seat very much, but as he said, even if he didn't fight for it, would other people believe it?
With so many lessons learned, he had to fight.
Destiny is only in your own hands. If you keep enduring it and end up with a sword and axe, it may be too late for regret.
"Arguing, why are you arguing? The empress is generous and merciful. She allows you and Min'er to be raised under my knees, and she has never laid a murderous hand on the concubines in the harem, so it is harmless to humans and animals? The more such a person, the more he uses tactics. The more terrifying it is. Once you show signs of wanting to fight for the throne, do you think she will let you go?" Concubine Yang said.
We all know polygamy in ancient times. In fact, monogamy was also practiced in ancient times. Although there were some couples who married equal wives, there was always only one regular wife.
Normally, even if a concubine gives birth to a child, she is not eligible to support her. It is the right and duty of the regular wife to support her.
Ordinary people are like this, so there is no need to say more about the royal family.
But Changsun Wuji didn't make such a request, and instead let their respective biological mothers raise them by themselves.
For those whose biological mothers died early, the eldest grandson and empress would keep them by their side as if they were her own.
But Concubine Yang knew that Empress Changsun was not as harmless as she usually saw.
Let alone someone competing for the throne with her son, Empress Changsun will definitely eliminate this risk with thunderous means.
"Mother, there are many ex-Sui ministers in the court. For mother's sake, they will naturally support the ministers. Why can't they fight?" Li Ke said unconvinced.
"Shut up." Concubine Yang scolded, "Don't mention such things in the future."
Li Ke saw Concubine Yang so angry for the first time, and said quickly, "Yes."
Concubine Yang looked at Li Ke and asked, "Have you contacted them?"
Li Ke was silent. He wanted to fight for the throne, so he naturally needed someone to support him.
Yang Feiyu said earnestly: "Ke'er, do you think those people support you because they are thinking about the former Sui Dynasty? They support you for their own benefit. Don't be fooled by them."
If those former Sui ministers were really so obsessed with the Sui Dynasty, so loyal.
Why did you join Datang in the first place?
When the Sui Dynasty fell, there were not all those who died for the country, and those people were loyal to the Sui Dynasty.
Now they have stated that they want to support Li Ke, just because they have lost power in the court, and they want to wait for Li Ke to take over and regain power.
Li Ke disagrees, what purpose do those people have, is it important?
He needs someone to support him now, no matter what purpose those people have, as long as they help him.
Seeing Li Ke's expression, Concubine Yang knew that he hadn't listened, and said angrily, "Don't say anything else, your father is in the prime of his life, but those former Sui officials are getting old, and by then they will have turned into old men." Corrupted. Those people have no power at all, how much power will they have when the older generation dies? What do you think they can do to help you?"
"Mother, these ministers naturally know that the ministers just want to use them to cultivate their own power." Li Ke said.
Concubine Yang frowned, and scolded: "Why are you being fascinated by ghosts? Do you think your father doesn't pay attention to those people? I'm afraid your father already knew about your dealings with them. Your father didn't I just think it’s a trivial matter, if you don’t repent and just focus on going down this road, you should understand what will happen then.”
"Mother, I understand, and I will cut off contact with them later." Li Ke promised quickly.
Seeing what Li Ke said, Concubine Yang's expression softened a lot, and she said, "I hope you don't lie to me, you have a prince, and you will never end up enjoying the glory and wealth in this life. I only hope that you can live in peace."
In Concubine Yang's view, as long as Li Ke and Li Yin have no intention of competing for the throne, even if Li Chengqian wants to purge brothers who threaten him after he succeeds, he will only purge his own brothers.
In order to show the emperor's mind, Li Chengqian not only will not do anything to Li Ke and his half-brothers, but will treat them favorably.
Isn't that the case for Li Shimin, the four direct brothers, except for Li Xuanba who died young, the other two were all killed by him.
But Li Shimin didn't do much to Li Yuan's other sons.
Li Yuan's remaining sons are also stubborn, often bullying men and women, causing trouble, but Li Shimin is very tolerant to them.
Concubine Yang was right to have this idea, but she looked at Changsun Wuji.
Historically, none of Li Shimin's sons ended well except for Li Zhi who became emperor.
Except for a few who died young, Li Chengqian and Li Tai were demoted, the rest of the sons were either demoted to common people or executed after Li Zhi succeeded to the throne, either because of rebellion or being implicated.
Although these were all done by Changsun Wuji, would Changsun Wuji dare to do this without Li Zhi's permission?
Not every emperor cares about his reputation in history books like Li Shimin.
"Mother, I understand." Although Li Ke disagreed with Concubine Yang's point of view, Concubine Yang's birthday would be in a few days, and he didn't want to make Concubine Yang angry.
Concubine Yang's words also aroused Li Ke's vigilance. He was about to cut off contact with those former Sui officials when he was about to turn around.
Concubine Yang saw that Li Ke had finally changed her mind, and said, "I saw that you have lost weight, have you suffered a lot in Shu?"
"Back to my mother, the weather in Shu is smooth, there are few natural disasters, the people are rich, and my son and minister have not suffered much." Li Ke said with a smile.
"It's good if you don't suffer. This time, your father granted you permission to return to the fief after the next year. During this period, you are fine. Help me teach your younger brother. As the age grows, Min'er becomes more and more arrogant. It makes your father very displeased, I am afraid that if things go on like this, he will cause big trouble." Concubine Yang said.
Although she hopes that Li Yin will be mediocre, she is also afraid that Li Yin will be too stubborn and cause disasters. She really pities the parents of the world.
(End of this chapter)