Chapter 33: Lonely and Poor Virtue
Chapter 33: Lonely and Poor Virtue
Changsun Wuji held the tablet in both hands, his face calm and unmoved.
It was as if the situation in the temple had nothing to do with him.
In fact, his heart sank to the bottom, and his hands holding the tablet were clenched tightly.
How could he be calm?
My back has been chilled for a long time.
As a senior fox, all the ministers knew and saw through things, so how could he not understand?
It’s not that he doesn’t understand, but that there is no way.
Originally, he was the brother-in-law of His Majesty and the uncle of the three legitimate princes.
For him, it doesn't matter who becomes the crown prince or the emperor.
He is still himself, the prince's uncle.
This can't be changed in any way.
He didn't need to make any extra moves to be invincible.
Remaining neutral is the best choice for him as a relative by marriage.
Do more and make more mistakes, do less and make fewer mistakes.
But who would have known that the political situation today would be so unpredictable.
Crown Prince Li Chengqian discussed "etiquette" during the court meeting, which instantly pushed him to the forefront.
He is not in every sentence, but he is everywhere.
Being the uncle of the crown prince, but not being on the crown prince's list is a huge fault in itself.
Not to mention, the "ritual" the prince was talking about was too complicated and too terrifying.
He couldn't speak up, or he would become a laughing stock.
He didn't take the initiative, so the prince didn't choose him.
It is tantamount to standing on the opposite side.
In his heart, he almost wished that the prince would appoint him and give him some respect.
Seeing that the prince had no intention of calling on him, he even thought about lowering himself, hoping that Li Chengqian would give him a chance to speak up.
Will Li Chengqian give it?
I definitely won’t give it to him.
He just wanted to warn Changsun Wuji and put him in the center of the storm.
Just to let him know what fear is.
Why is Changsun Wuji afraid?
Because Li Chengqian's opening remarks were about Confucius' benevolence, Mencius' righteousness, and Zhou's propriety, which was a response to what Your Majesty said.
Benevolence, righteousness, and propriety.
Benevolence refers to practicing benevolent government and having benevolent virtues.
Righteousness refers to the status and righteousness.
Li refers to etiquette and ritual system.
Li Chengqian was a benevolent and righteous man, and he spoke frankly about his status as the eldest son of the emperor.
This involves "ritual".
He was telling the ministers present about the system of primogeniture in the patriarchal clan system.
Do you support it or not?
You have to know that the Sui and Tang dynasties were a time of aristocratic politics.
What do the aristocratic families care about and value the most?
inherited.
The system of primogeniture in the patriarchal system is the consensus that ensures stable inheritance of the family.
Ever since the Zhou Dynasty established rituals and the patriarchal system, it has been proven that the primogeniture system can indeed put an end to internal heir conflicts and eliminate chaos and internal friction.
After more than a thousand years, the principle of primogeniture has been deeply rooted in people's minds.
No matter they are from aristocratic families, princes and nobles, or even from the common people, they all adhere to the principle of primogeniture.
This is the correct attribute of primogeniture.
In later generations, the system of primogeniture is still an important inheritance principle that cannot be ignored and exists.
The eldest son, the eldest son, has more than just a literal meaning. In social consensus, he is the one who is able to take responsibility for a family.
Some time ago, he asked Li Jing, Cheng Zhijie, Wei Zheng and others to select a son to go to the Eastern Palace, regardless of the eldest son, in order to test these people's attitudes.
As expected, they all sent their second sons.
What does the second son mean?
It is not a perfunctory response to the Crown Prince, but the best solution when the Crown Prince has said that the eldest son does not matter and the Crown Prince's orders do not apply.
Li Chengqian also found out the attitudes of these people.
They support the system of primogeniture.
Li Chengqian is doing something now.
In this grand court meeting, supporting the system of primogeniture was actually supporting Li Chengqian, and establishing his absolute political correctness as the eldest son of the Tang Emperor and the crown prince.
Oppose?
To oppose him is to oppose the system of primogeniture.
Who can stop the criticism from the people all over the world?
This is the most important issue of political principle in our time.
Even if you hate Li Chengqian and want to kill him, you will never oppose this issue. Instead, you will support him with righteous words.
I don't support it. The world will be in chaos.
The system of primogeniture is no longer working. Shouldn't the second son and the illegitimate son immediately rebel against Tiangang?
This is why Changsun Wuji is afraid.
Li Chengqian didn't point him out and didn't give him a chance to speak. It didn't mean that he was tacitly opposing the inheritance of the eldest son.
Fang Xuanling, Xiao Yu and others were standing there. They didn't say anything, but there were so many of them that the prince put them in one line.
You are the only one outside.
You have no problem, who has a problem?
Li Chengqian used open tactics to force the ministers, force Li Er, and threaten Zhangsun Wuji.
He would not confront Li Er head-on over the issue of the crown prince.
Does this still require him?
All the ministers, come to me.
Li Chengqian finished his order and felt it was time to use his ultimate move.
"It seems that I have lost the love of your majesty and the ministers."
Li Chengqian took two steps and faced the ministers.
At this moment, Li Er and all the ministers felt something was wrong, as if something big was about to happen.
Zhang Sun Wuji was so anxious that he wanted to stand up and said, "Prince, it's not over yet. Give me a chance. I want to show my ability and I want to support you."
Li Chengqian showed a sad expression and cried:
"I am so lonely and my virtue is so small that I have no way to ..."
"Prince!!!"
Li Er yelled urgently, interrupting Li Chengqian, his eyes murderous, "What are you doing?!"
"Prince!"
All the ministers were horrified and horrified.
Everyone stood up, not daring to sit or stand.
All the civil and military officials swarmed into the hall, knelt down, and cheered loudly.
"Prince!!!"
Li Chengqian lowered his head and said nothing, knowing when to stop.
A lonely person with little virtue.
The power of these three words almost blew everyone through the room.
They knew what would follow these three words without even having to think about it.
I am of low moral character. What should I do after my moral character is low? I should ask to depose the Crown Prince.
Who among them can still sit still?
The situation has come to this point. If the prince tells them everything, will they all want to keep their reputation after death? How can they face the people of the world?
Every one of them will be condemned and condemned as unworthy of being a minister.
Fatty Li looked confused, wondering what was going on.
All the ministers knelt down, as if their butts were on fire.
So does my father.
What's wrong.
Should I kneel down too?
"Prince, are you crazy?"
Li Er almost went crazy and was catapulted into the air.
You can see his inner shock and panic.
"What are you talking about?"
"Bastard!"
Li Er was so angry that he started cursing loudly, completely lacking his usual confidence and composure.
She's more like a shrew.
"Somebody come!"
"Send the prince back to the East Palace!"
He shouted excitedly: "The crown prince disrupted the court meeting and is under house arrest in the East Palace for a month."
He fears.
Really scared.
He was afraid that Li Chengqian would really say what followed those three words.
That would be too late to undo what has been done.
What made him tremble even more was what the prince should do before going to Guanyinbi Mausoleum.
We need to add more staff. We must add more staff.
"Prince, please think twice."
The ministers shouted eagerly.
Li Chengqian said nothing, he slowly walked down the steps.
The ministers took the initiative to make way for him, and their eyes were full of pleading, asking the prince not to be confused.
(End of this chapter)