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At this time, Wei Jiansu said again: "King Qi suggested verbally that if His Majesty finds it difficult to shirk, you can change the title of King Yong to the throne."

Li Heng's eyes lit up. The emperor's plan was not bad. He took a step back from the cliff and had room to turn.

Li Heng suddenly thought of another thing, and his eyes that had just lit up dimmed again.

Li Heng took a few steps with his hands behind his back and asked, "What does Wei Xiangguo think?"

"Reporting to your majesty, I am in favor of the emperor's plan. It not only gives the emperor an explanation, but does not shake the country. Moreover, King Qi is right. It is not that the prince is incompetent and the prince should be deposed, but because the prince is seriously ill and cannot bear the burden. Since the Crown Prince has such an important responsibility, His Highness the Crown Prince should be given a chance. Once he recovers, he can be re-established as the Crown Prince."

Li Heng sighed softly, "I'm afraid that the Supreme Emperor won't accept it!"

Wei Jiansu said calmly: "If Your Majesty feels that the Supreme Emperor is unwilling to accept the emperor's heir, you can add another title of Supervisor to King Yong."

Li Heng smiled bitterly, whether it was the emperor's heir or the prisoner's country, it was only a temporary arrangement that could be removed at any time. How could King Yong accept it?

"Let me think about it!"

Wei Jiansu became anxious and urged again and again: "Your Majesty, since King Qi has taken the initiative to stand up, your Majesty can use the objection of his ministers as an excuse to change his previous promise. Is your Majesty really willing to make King Yong the crown prince?"

Li Heng sighed: "Of course I don't want to, but I am worried that the Supreme Emperor will not accept it, re-establish the court in Chengdu, and re-assume the throne. Of the eight treasures of the Tang Dynasty's national seal, I only have one of the emperor's treasures in my hand, and the other sacred treasures, mandated treasures, and emperor's treasures The Seven Treasures such as Bao Bao and Xin Bao are all in the hands of the Supreme Emperor, and the seals of all the previous emperors of the Tang Dynasty are also in the hands of the Supreme Emperor. If the Supreme Emperor ascends the throne again, can I still declare my father a traitor?"

Only then did Wei Jiansu understand that the emperor was worried not about establishing the emperor's younger brother, but about the emperor re-enthroning the throne. This was indeed a big problem. When the emperor abdicated, a major abdication ceremony would be held to transfer the national jade seal and all national seals. Only then can the new emperor officially ascend the throne.

Without this abdication ceremony, the current emperor can only be called the acting emperor to supervise the country, just like the empress dowager supervises the country on behalf of the underage emperor.

So to a certain extent, the emperor was not yet the legal emperor, so the emperor took advantage of this and forced him to establish the emperor's younger brother.

Li Heng said helplessly: "If I establish the emperor's younger brother, it will be equivalent to the Supreme Emperor recognizing me as the legitimate emperor. That's why I agreed to establish King Yong as the emperor's younger brother. There is no other way!"

Wei Jiansu nodded, "I understand your majesty's good intentions, but your majesty must understand that once your majesty and the emperor recognize Yong Wang as the successor of the Tang Dynasty at the same time, it will be difficult to depose Yong Wang in the future, and it will definitely lead to disaster. endless."

"So I have to think about it and weigh it. Give me some more time!"

At this moment, Li Fuguo hurriedly walked in and whispered a few words in the ear of the emperor Li Heng. Li Heng stood up and his face suddenly turned pale. The prince committed suicide by taking poison and his life was in danger.

Li Ye was drinking tea in Dugu Ming's mansion at this time, and the questions in his mind were still unresolved.

Dugu Ming took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Two reasons! One reason is that King Yong was raised by the Emperor since he was a child. The two are called brothers, and they actually have the same love as father and son, so the Emperor does not reject the emperor emotionally. younger brother.

The second reason is that the emperor's accession to the throne was illegal. In the Sizhuyuan Incident, the prince only received the abdication edict and the emperor's treasure. The most critical Tang Dynasty sacred treasure and the appointed treasure were in the hands of the Supreme Emperor. With these two seals, the Supreme Emperor You can go back on your word and revoke the previous abdication edict. "

Li Ye smiled and said: "What will happen if the Supreme Emperor is re-enthroned in Chengdu?"

Dugu Ming sighed and said: "There will be two imperial courts and two Emperors of the Tang Dynasty. The absurd scene of Wu Zetian's era will reappear. Under the etiquette of the Tang Dynasty, the final result must be that the Supreme Emperor will win, and the Emperor will be forced to abdicate. If the Supreme Emperor brings him back, if he is lucky, the emperor will continue to be the crown prince. After the Supreme Emperor dies, he will officially ascend the throne again. If he is not lucky, then it will not be his turn. How could the Supreme Emperor not remember the hatred of Sizhuyuan?"

Li Ye laughed at himself: "It seems that my suggestion to the emperor to make King Yong his heir is not a bright idea!"

Dugu Ming smiled faintly and said: "The ministers in the political hall will definitely support your plan, but the emperor may not accept it. I think he is more focused on naming the emperor's younger brother and stabilizing the situation. Ah Ye, your intention is impossible to succeed. "

Li Ye pretended to be puzzled and said: "Uncle San thinks I have intentions?"

Dugu Ming narrowed his eyes and smiled, "I know you better than your father-in-law. When you asked me about the conflict between King Yong and the Supreme Emperor yesterday at noon, I guessed what you wanted to do. King Yong is not your bargaining chip, the Supreme Emperor is. Your bargaining chip, you publicly opposed the title of emperor's younger brother and proposed to change the title of emperor's heir. It seems that you are helping the emperor, but in fact you are forcing King Yong to compromise with the emperor."

Li Ye was speechless for a moment, and Dugu Ming patted him on the shoulder, "You are a prince, and it is normal to have such thoughts. If the succession of the throne is in order, where will you have a chance? In fact, I have been helping you from behind, and some It’s just that you don’t know the matter.”

Li Ye was moved and patted Dugu Ming's hand, "Thank you, third uncle!"

Dugu Ming sat down again and said slowly: "Your father-in-law only considers the interests of the Dugu family, but I am different. I not only consider the interests of the family, but I am also seeking revenge. Do you understand?"

Li Ye nodded silently. He knew that Dugu Ming was referring to the murder of his daughter and relatives.

Dugu Ming's eyes sprayed with hatred, "Just because I was a disciple of Feilong, Li Longji hated me. He knew that Khitan was going to rebel, but he still wanted to send my daughter to Khitan for marriage. My poor daughter was only fifteen years old, crying She called Daddy to save me, but no one rescued her. The Khitan people dug out her heart and ate it, leaving no bones left."

At this point, Dugu Ming trembled all over, covered his face and burst into tears, "My poor child!"

Li Ye held Dugu Ming's hand and said in a deep voice: "Please rest assured, third uncle, I will never allow the Khitan to survive in the world!"

"Thank you!"

Dugu Ming wiped away his tears and said: "The enemy is not only the Khitans, but also Li Longji. Although he wanted to make up for his guilt by marrying Princess Xincheng to me after my ex-wife died of illness, it did not eliminate the hatred in my heart. I I can't destroy Li Tang, but I also want his descendants to lose the throne. From the day I saw you, I knew why Feilong chose you as his heir. You, like him, have the luck of Ziwei. I'm here You see the hope of revenge in you."

At this point, Dugu Ming said apologetically: "Aye, please don't think that I am taking advantage of you. I have no such idea."

Li Ye shook his head, "I can't. I only feel grateful to my third uncle!"

"Uncle Third wants one more thing from you!"

Li Ye nodded, "Third uncle, please tell me, as long as I can do it, I will definitely agree!"

"You can definitely do it. I have no son, only two daughters. The eldest daughter has passed away long ago, and now I still have a younger daughter, Taiwei. She is only twelve years old this year, but I only like you. I will wait until she is seventeen. Then, you should marry her too!"

Li Ye was silent for a moment, then nodded, "I promise Third Uncle!"

Dugu Ming held Li Ye's hand and said excitedly: "We have a son-in-law relationship, I believe I will try my best to help you!"

At this moment, a man in gray clothes walked quickly from the hall, whispered a few words in Dugu Ming's ear, and then walked away in a flash.

Li Ye could clearly see that the man in gray was wearing a human skin mask and was probably Dugu Ming's secret warrior.

Dugu Ming had a complicated expression in his eyes, and said slowly to Li Ye: "The prince committed suicide by taking poison!"