The Prodigal Son of Zhenguan

When Li Fu returned to Chang'an City, he walked on the streets of Chang'an City and saw a lot of paper money falling in the corners of the street.

What, which dignitary in the court died?

"Wu Liangye."

Li Fu lifted the curtain of the carriage and shouted to the outside.

"My dear, what's the matter?" Wu Liangye rode his horse to the side of the carriage.

"Is there anyone holding a funeral in Chang'an City? Ask around." Li Fu ordered.

"Yes." Wu Liangye responded.

In just a quarter of an hour, he came back.

"My dear."

Li Fu lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked at Wu Liangye outside the window.

"My dear, I found out that the Right Servant Feng Deyi held a funeral yesterday." Wu Liangye said.

"Right Servant Feng Deyi? Is he dead?" Li Fu was stunned.

Before he left Chang'an, the old man was still fine and full of energy in the court. How come he died in just three months?

I didn't hear that he had any serious illness. His death was too sudden.

But after careful consideration, his death was not a bad thing. The old forces in the court lost a leader. In addition, there was no need to find an excuse to remove him from the position of You Pushe and let him make room for Changsun Wuji.

His death now can be regarded as preserving the dignity of the Feng family.

Since he was dead, Li Shimin didn't mind giving him a decent face and would not settle accounts so severely.

Li Fu and his party returned to the Jingyang Wang's house in Chang'an City. At the same time, the news of his return to Chang'an City was also sent to the palace.

Li Fu would definitely not enter the palace that day. He was exhausted from the journey. He should have a good rest for a night and go to the palace to see Li Yuan and Li Shimin tomorrow.

As for Feng Deyi's death, the funeral had already been held, so there was no need for him to go to Feng's house to offer condolences, which saved him trouble.

In the palace, Li Shimin summoned Changsun Wuji in a side hall.

Feng Deyi died, and the position of Right Prime Minister was vacant. It was time for Changsun Wuji to take up the position.

"Although the harem is not as big as the court, there are still many things to do. Your sister has to supervise everything and set an example, which is also hard work."

Changsun Wuji sat opposite Li Shimin, and the two chatted about family matters.

"I see that you have things you do and things you don't do. The government affairs are also very detailed. If you have to take care of everything yourself, you will only be exhausted to death." Changsun Wuji said: "However, you don't seem to care much about Feng Deyi's funeral this time. After all, he is also an old minister of the emperor, so you still have to show some appreciation."

Li Shimin nodded slightly.

"Among these old ministers, Xiao Yu has no bad intentions, but he is a bit stubborn. Among the others, Pei Ji has a close relationship with the emperor, but the emperor has not been very fond of him recently.

Yuwen Shiji and Feng Deyi are people who go with the flow. When they attacked Luoyang, the emperor placed them in the army and went to Chang'an to talk about this and that. So, I never say much in front of them.

None of these old ministers can keep up with the Zhenguan New Dynasty."

"This time, Pei Ji and Feng Deyi are particularly opposed to the reduction of the prince." Changsun Wuji said.

"I heard that Feng Deyi advocated killing me back then. Now he is dead. Since the Zhenguan New Deal, especially the reduction of the prince, there has been a lot of discussion. I don't know who will be the next one, so there will be chaos. Therefore, you have to help me."

"What does your majesty want me to do?" Changsun Wuji asked.

"I want you to fill the vacancy of the right servant. I want to insert a powerful nail in the Zhongshu Province." Li Shimin said.

"Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will follow your instructions and do my best as the Right Prime Minister." Changsun Wuji knelt on the ground.

"Prince Jingyang has returned to Chang'an." Li Shimin said.

"From Huizhou to Chang'an, it is indeed time to arrive." Changsun Wuji said.

"Prince Jingyang's trip to Huizhou this time is not safe." Li Shimin said: "I asked Li Wu to check some things. Guess what he found in the end?"

"I don't know." Changsun Wuji responded with a bow.

"Prince Yi'an." Li Shimin said coldly.

No one in the court knew who would be the next person to be moved, but Li Shimin knew.

At first, he didn't expect that he would find out about Prince Yi'an in the end.

However, there is not enough evidence at present, so he can only guard against Prince Yi'an instead of taking direct action.

The people he sent over were all silenced, and there was no evidence, so he couldn't take direct action against a royal relative.

"Prince Yi'an, at the beginning, he did stand with Feng Deyi in the court and opposed the new policy." Changsun Wuji said.

.......

The next morning, the eunuch read out the emperor's order, which promoted Changsun Wuji to Shangshu You Pushe.

He also dismissed Yuwen Shiand.

After leaving the court, Li Shimin met Li Fu who came to the palace in the side hall of Liangyi Hall.

"Second brother." Li Fu bowed.

"Everyone is back, but I don't want to go to the morning court so early." Li Shimin said helplessly: "At the morning court today, Changsun Wuji was promoted. You should go and see the expressions of those old ministers in the court, especially Pei Ji."

After achieving his goal, Li Shimin was in a good mood, and his tone was full of joy.

"What happens in the court has nothing to do with me." Li Fu smiled and said, "Thanks to my second brother, this trip to Huizhou went very smoothly. I think you saw the tea that was sent to me before."

"Yes, I have seen it and tasted it. It is indeed a good thing, especially the jasmine tea. I like it very much." Li Shimin said, "Now that you are back, do you plan to expand this business in Chang'an City?"

"Yes, all the connections have been opened. It's time to see the return money."

"Although it is the business you came up with, but according to the old rules, you should not do it yourself. Let your people do it. Otherwise, if it gets out, I can't cover it up for you." Li Shimin said, "Nobles cannot do business. You know this law."

"Of course."

The King of Changle was sentenced to death. In addition to treason, the charges were smuggling.

For these two charges, even the emperor could not plead for him.

As for doing business, as long as Li Fu does not show up in person, even if he instructs his subordinates to do it behind the scenes, it is not illegal.

"As soon as I came back, before I even got home, I heard the news of Feng Deyi's death while walking on the street." Li Fu said.

"He had a sudden heart attack while discussing matters in the palace, and he died two days after being carried back." Li Shimin said, "I didn't expect it."

"Old minister Wu De is old." Li Fu said, "People live this life, glory and wealth, you can only enjoy it when you are alive. If you are gone, it's nothing more than a handful of soil. What's the point of fighting for it?"

"The truth is simple and easy to understand, but in the situation, everyone wants to fight, how many people can see it open-mindedly?" Li Shimin also sighed.