Li Yuan sat in the Sweet Dew Hall and approved the execution of Wang Zongzhou. Then, he had the Minister of Justice withdraw, not immediately deciding how to deal with Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji.
These two were the Crown Prince and Prince Qi. They were both Li Yuan's sons and could not be truly punished.
The Minister of Justice knew this as well, so he left.
Li Yuan sat alone in the room with a contemplative expression on his face. Although he treated Du Qi as a grandson, he never doubted Du Qi's intelligence and ability. Du Qi definitely knew all the participants in this assassination attempt.
This was especially so since Du Chuke was Du Qi's uncle. It was even more impossible for Du Qi to hide this from Du Qi.
What Li Yuan was thinking about was how to appease Du Qi.
This was the most crucial.
After thinking for a long time, Li Yuan raised his head and looked at Xiao Li at the side. He asked, "Xiao Li, this time, Du Qi suffered an assassination attempt. Furthermore, the Crown Prince and Prince Qi participated. How do you think we should appease Du Qi this time? "
Xiao Li said, "Your Majesty, Du Qi is a sensible child. I believe he can understand Your Majesty's difficulties. After all, Your Majesty is also in a difficult spot. He is the nation's heir apparent and cannot be easily dealt with. "
"Indeed. We are both angry at the Crown Prince's actions but also inconvenient to deal with."
Li Yuan shook his head and sighed.
Originally, Li Yuan always felt that Li Jiancheng was a steady person. However, after the series of events, Li Yuan felt that Li Jiancheng was too worrisome, always at odds with Du Qi.
Li Yuan thought to himself. After a long time, he suddenly had an idea.
"I have an idea!"
Li Yuan revealed a smile and instructed, "Xiao Li, send someone to issue a decree and summon Du Qi to the palace for an audience."
"Yes!"
Xiao Li immediately made the arrangements.
Time slowly passed. Soon, Du Qi entered and bowed respectfully to Li Yuan. "This subject, Du Qi, greets Your Majesty."
"Give him a seat!"
Li Yuan instructed.
A young eunuch brought a stool over. After Du Qi sat down, he said, "Your Majesty summoned me, I wonder what is the matter?"
Li Yuan said, "The reason I summoned you is because of the assassination attempt on the Western Street."
Du Qi said, "This subject is deeply grateful for Your Majesty's concern. Although I was a little frightened, it did not affect me much and I was not injured. Your Majesty, it's just an assassination attempt by the Wang Family. There's nothing to fear. "
Li Yuan chuckled. "You only said that the Wang Clan sent people to assassinate. Why didn't you say that the Prince of Qi was also involved? Even the Eastern Palace coordinated with the Wang Clan and arranged for the Wang Clan's Scarlet Wolf to enter Chang 'an."
Du Qi raised his eyebrows.
He was a little surprised.
Li Yuan actually took the initiative to bring up this matter.
Du Qi's mind spun quickly, thinking of a strategy to deal with it. According to Du Qi's heart, he wanted nothing more than to kill Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji. That was because the hatred between him and them had already gone deep into their bones. It was impossible for them to reconcile.
Once Li Jiancheng succeeded the throne and proclaimed himself Emperor, Du Qi could be sure that the entire Du Family, old and young, would not be left behind. As for Li Yuanji, he was wearing the same pair of pants as Li Jiancheng. There was no difference.
Du Qi's hatred with Li Yuanji was equivalent to his hatred with Li Jiancheng.
It was just that the matter could not be handled like this.
If it could be handled like this, Li Yuan would not have personally called him over. Du Qi referred to the past situation. Li Yuan was very likely to heavily punish Wang Zongzhou, reprimand Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, and the others.
This was Du Qi's judgment.
With this judgment, Du Qi became clear-headed. He said seriously, "Your Majesty, in my opinion, although the Eastern Palace and the Prince of Qi Residence participated, in reality, it was also Wang Zongzhou who bewitched them. Wang Zongzhou and I are already in a situation where one side will not rest until one side is dead. If I am not killed, Wang Zongzhou will not rest. "
"Therefore, it was Wang Zongzhou who bewitched the Crown Prince and the Prince of Qi."
"Coincidentally, I have some conflicts with the Crown Prince and the Prince of Qi. Thus, there was the matter of the Crown Prince settling down Scarlet Wolf. Thus, there was the matter of the Prince of Qi Residence's personal guards coming out to kill me after Scarlet Wolf's ambush failed."
"In the end, they were the ones who were affected."
Du Qi said seriously, "In this matter, I believe that Your Majesty only needs to give a small punishment and a big warning. After all, the Crown Prince was the heir to the throne. If he was reprimanded by His Majesty because of a subordinate, the Crown Prince would be punished. If you are reprimanded by him, it will definitely affect the Eastern Palace's prestige. "
"Especially now that His Highness the Prince of Qi is about to lead an army to suppress Liu Heita."
"Because of this matter, it will affect His Highness the Prince of Qi's state when he goes to battle. That will not be good. Furthermore, Your Majesty is the father of the ruler. No matter what, how can a father get angry with his son? "
Du Qi looked like he was considering everything for Li Yuan. He said, "Thus, I believe that you only need to give him a warning."
Li Yuan's heart was filled with mixed feelings. He felt that Du Qi was too sensible.
This kid was really excellent!
Unfortunately, his son, Li Jiancheng, could not see Du Qi's merits at all. He only knew that he wanted to put Du Qi to death.
Li Yuan sighed ruefully, "Erlang, you kid, you are too kind."
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty, I have always said that I am not a good person. I am narrow-minded and will seek revenge for the smallest grievance. The reason why I suggested this is actually very simple. I do not wish to make things difficult for Your Majesty. Your Majesty is the father of the ruler. As a parent, the palm and the back of the hand are both flesh and blood. How can it be easy to deal with? Therefore, this matter can be turned into a small matter and a small matter into nothing. "
Li Yuan listened to Du Qi's words. He felt that Du Qi was sensible, which made him feel somewhat apologetic.
Du Qi, this kid, made people worry less.
At such a young age, he made people's heart ache!
Li Yuan said in a deep voice, "Erlang, I have already instructed the Eastern Palace and the Prince of Qi to be dealt with. The Eastern Palace and the Prince of Qi will reflect on their mistakes behind closed doors. They will no longer command the army to go to war. The Prince of Qin will command the army to suppress Liu Heita and sweep through all of Hebei. "
When Du Qi heard this, he was even more shocked.
This matter was a big gain.
Because of his assassination, Li Jiancheng could no longer lead the army to go to war. And it was Li Shimin who went to war. No matter how one looked at it, this was a big gain. Li Shimin made meritorious contributions. The Du family attached themselves to Li Shimin here, their status was even more consolidated.
This was a good thing.
Du Qi would not think that because Li Shimin gained benefits and he did not gain any benefits, he would have any grudges.
If the skin does not exist, where will the hair attach?
If Li Shimin fell, the Du family would not be far from falling. Therefore, the more benefits Li Shimin obtained now, the greater the meritorious contributions he made. This was something that Du Qi was happy to see happen.
Du Qi said, "Your Majesty's imperial heart is arbitrary, this subject naturally agrees."
Li Yuan nodded and said, "The matter of announcing the imperial decree, you will personally make a trip. You will go to the Prince of Qin Mansion and convey my verbal order, let the Prince of Qin prepare to go to war. "
"Yes!"
Du Qi responded respectfully.
Li Yuan waved his hand and said, "Matters involving the crown prince and the Prince of Qi, we also have difficulties. Erlang, I hope you can understand."
Hearing this, Xiao Li was shocked.
The emperor apologizing to people and asking people to understand.
This was too rare.
Hearing this, Du Qi was clear about his weight in Li Yuan's heart. He actually did not care much about this matter. His enmity with Li Jiancheng and Li Yuanji could be settled slowly. There would come a day when he would settle it.
Now, there was no rush.
Du Qi said seriously, "Your Majesty is overpraising this subject. This subject is fine. Moreover, this subject can also understand this matter. "
Li Yuan said, "You may withdraw!"
"Yes!"
Du Qi turned around and left.
A moment later, Du Qi already left the Sweet Dew Hall. But Li Yuan said, "Just letting the Prince of Qin lead the army to war is not appropriate. Xiao Li, draft an imperial decree and summon Du Ruhui to be the substitute governor. His family will accompany him. "
"This old servant obeys the decree!"
Xiao Li responded respectfully.
At this moment, Xiao Li's heart was shocked.
The emperor was the emperor in the end. Even if Li Yuan was biased toward Du Qi, he could not possibly break the balance in the imperial court because of Du Qi. He could not blindly increase the power of the Prince of Qin Manor.
Li Yuan's arrangement further compensated Du Qi and gave the Du Family even more benefits. One had to know that the current Du Ruhui was merely a lower secondary Rank 4 official, a subordinate official of the Heavenly Policy Mansion.
Now, he was promoted to the substitute governor.
This was primary Rank 3.
This promotion was equivalent to Du Ruhui entering a brand new stage. He could be called a major official of the border. However, although Li Yuan's arrangement compensated Du Qi, it transferred Du Ruhui away from the Prince of Qin Manor and weakened the power of the Prince of Qin Manor.
After all, Du Ruhui was Li Shimin's right-hand man.
This time, it seemed like letting Li Shimin go to war and let Li Shimin gain benefits. But because Du Ruhui was transferred away, Li Shimin's power was weakened and the balance between the Prince of Qin Manor and the Eastern Palace was maintained.
This was Li Yuan's political maneuver.
Suppressing the Eastern Palace, compensating Du Qi, promoting and weakening the Prince of Qin Manor. After a series of methods, the situation in the imperial court would be stabilized and the Prince of Qin Manor would not be the only one in power.
Xiao Li naturally understood and immediately went to draft an imperial decree and arrange for someone to pass it on.
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