At the end of the Sui Dynasty, all the heroes in the world rose up together. In 617 AD, the Duke of Tang, Li Yuan, raised an army in Jinyang. With the help of his eldest son, Li Jiancheng, second son, Li Shimin, and adopted son, Li Changqing, he swept through all the vassals and conquered the world.
Year 618, Chang 'an, Taiji Palace.
Li Yuan was wearing a yellow robe and sitting on the throne. Facing the civil and military officials below the stage, he said in a clear voice,
"Yang Guang is cruel, listening to calumny, killing loyal people, and engaging in militarism, causing the people to be filled with resentment.
In the 13th year of Daye, I led 30,000 troops and issued a denunciation to attack the tyrant!
After the oath, I, my eldest son Jiancheng, my second son Shimin, and my adopted son Changqing led the army south, broke through Huoyi, crossed the Yellow River, and advanced all the way to the southwest! It took four months to attack Chang 'an!
Now Emperor Gong of Sui Dynasty abdicated the throne to me. I refused repeatedly. I thought of the disaster caused by the war of the common people. I followed him to Chang 'an and became the emperor. The name of the country was Tang. Chang' an was the capital.
After I ascend the throne, I should practice the way of benevolence and filial piety, govern the country with propriety, and govern the country with filial piety.”
"Your Majesty is wise," the ministers congratulated him.”
Li Yuan's eyes swept across the civil and military officials below and finally stopped on the few young people standing at the front. He said,
"Overthrowing the violent Sui Dynasty is not my own merit.
My eldest son, Li Jiancheng, attacked Xihe, captured Huoyi, defeated Qu Tutong, attacked Jihu, destroyed Liu Heita and pacified Shandong! Since the beginning of the war, he has made great contributions to me. I'm now the crown prince!"
"Thank you, Imperial Father!"
Below the stage, Li Jiancheng's face was filled with ecstasy as he respectfully bowed to Li Yuan.
Li Shi Min, who was standing opposite him, had a gloomy expression on his face.
Li Yuan continued to reward him." The second son, Li Shimin, fought against Xue Ju, defeated Liu Wuzhou and Song Jingang, and assisted me in taking Chang 'an. His contributions are undeniable. Now I am granted the title of King of Qin and concurrently serve as Shangshu Ling!”
The ancients were very particular about the title of king. The status of a one-word king was high, far from being comparable to a two-word king. They were also used to using the country name of the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period as the king title.
Li Yuan conferred Li Shimin the title of King of Qin, which meant that all the kings of the Tang Dynasty respected Li Shimin.
More importantly, he had also received a position as a Shangshu Ling!
Shangshu Ling was the governor of Shangshu Province, the position of prime minister!
"Thank you, Imperial Father!"
Li Shi Min stepped forward and cupped his hands.
He was conferred the title of Prince and received the order, but there was no joy on his face.
It was because Li Jiancheng had been appointed Crown Prince!
"The fourth son, Yuanji, pacified the four directions and was granted the title of King Qi!”
Compared to Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, Li Yuanji's achievements were very bleak.
He couldn't contain his joy at being named King Qi.
"Your son thanks Imperial Father!"
After Li Yuanji was conferred the title, all the officials in the court, including Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng, turned to look at the youth standing at the head of the military officers.
The young man was eight feet tall and had a majestic appearance.
He had a murderous aura around him, and his white armor made him look even more awe-inspiring.
This young man was Li Yuan's adopted son, Li Changqing!
Li Yuan smiled and looked at Li Changqing.""My adopted son, Changqing, has the courage of an overlord. He defeated Yang Su, destroyed Wagang, captured Dou Jiande and surrendered Wang Shichong in the Battle of Hulao, and took down Chang 'an City for me.
The throne and the official position are no longer enough to show the glory of Evergreen. In this situation where there is no more title, I have decided to set up the position of Heavenly Strategy General!
Today, I will grant Changqing the title of Heavenly Strategy General and lead the Heavenly Strategy Manor! General Tian Ce is ranked above the Prince and the Three Dukes, only second to me and the Crown Prince!
The Heavenly Policy Manor was ranked first among the military officials and above the fourteen guards. They were allowed to set up their own officials!”
The moment Li Changqing's title was conferred, the entire court was in an uproar!
The Heavenly Strategy General was ranked above the princes and the three dukes!
The Heavenly Policy Manor had the right to recruit talents to become officials in the Heavenly Policy Manor!
With Li Yuan's reward, Li Changqing would become the third most powerful figure in the Great Tang Empire!
Even Li Shi Min couldn't compare to his illustrious status!
All the officials in the court were shocked and found it unbelievable.
If Li Changqing was Li Yuan's biological son, no one would be surprised even if Li Jiancheng was given the title of Crown Prince.
Because Li Changqing's contribution was too great. It could be said that almost half of the world was conquered by Li Changqing.
However, he was only Li Yuan's adopted son after all. It was really beyond everyone's expectations that an adopted son would receive such an honor.
Li Jiancheng, Li Yuanji, and Li Shimin's expressions changed drastically as they looked at Li Changqing with flickering eyes.
None of them had expected that Li Yuan would give Li Changqing such a heavy title!
Li Changqing walked out of the ranks of military officials and bowed to Li Yuan. He said,
"Thank you, Imperial Father!"
Li Yuan looked at Li Changqing with satisfaction and said,""To borrow a phrase from Cao Cao, Emperor Wu of the Eastern Han Dynasty, a child should be like Li Changqing! My son Changqing, although you are not my biological son, I still treat you as my own flesh and blood!”
After Li Changqing's conferment, the rewards continued. Li Yuan spat out one imperial decree after another.
"Li Daozong is now Doctor Zuo Guanglu!”
"Pei Ji is appointed Minister Zuo Pushe!"
"Chai Shao is the Great General of the Left Yi Guard!”
"Tang Jian will be the internal history assistant minister!"
"The warrior is appointed as the treasury doctor!"
……
Two hours later, the first morning court session of the Great Tang Empire ended.
Walking out of Taiji Palace, Li Changqing felt like everything was a dream.
He was originally a young man from the 21st century. He had transmigrated to the end of the Sui Dynasty and became a baby. He was adopted by Li Yuan's wife, Lady Dou.
Li Yuan and his wife had raised him as their own son since he was young and had nurtured him with all their heart.
Li Changqing had displayed extraordinary bravery since he was young. Li Yuanba, who was the same age as him, had never defeated him before he died.
Last year, when he was sixteen, he followed Li Yuan to rebel.
He led an army of ten thousand men and swept through all the vassals, helping Li Yuan to conquer this vast land.
His contribution was far above Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin.
Behind Li Changqing, King Qi Li Yuanji and Crown Prince Li Jiancheng looked at his back with gloomy expressions.
"Big brother," Li Yuanji said discontentedly,"Second brother has been conferred the title of Prince and has received the Imperial Decree. Why was even Li Changqing, this adopted son, conferred the title of Heavenly Strategy General and had the right to set up his own officials! This was equivalent to the Crown Prince. What was Imperial Father thinking?”
Hearing Li Yuanji's complaint, Li Jiancheng immediately berated him,""Shut up! How can you talk about Imperial Father's decree!”
Although he was scolding Li Yuanji verbally, he was extremely dissatisfied in his heart.
Shangshu Province was the highest administrative body in the country.
And Shangshu Ling was the chief of Shangshu Province, who was in charge of the country's administrative affairs. He was the prime minister!
Li Shi Min being made a Prince and also acting as the Minister of Justice had already made Li Jian unhappy.
In the end, when Li Changqing's title was conferred, it directly made him extremely unhappy.
The Heavenly Strategy General was in charge of the Heavenly Strategy Manor and had the right to set up his own officials.
How was this any different from the Crown Prince, or the Eastern Palace?
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