In the royal study.
Li Er said sternly to Li Jian, who he had called over,""Jian 'er, the King of Yue is your brother. How can you hit him? Blood brothers are close relatives."
"Imperial Father, it was the King of Yue who was preparing to hit your son. Your son had no choice but to retaliate out of self-defense. The Crown Prince and the other servants can testify. Imperial Father, please investigate.”Li Jian said.
Li Er nodded and said calmly," You can't do this. Father doesn't want to see you brothers fighting. How about this? You go to the fief?" How is it?"
A fief?
King Dai's fief included Bing Province, Taiyuan Prefecture, Yanmen Prefecture, and Dai Prefecture.
"Thank you Imperial Father, your son has a request.”Li Jian was overjoyed. She was worried that she couldn't find a platform to show off her skills.
"Whatever you say." Li Er said.
"Your son doesn't want to go to a fief and just eat and drink. Your son wants to have some actual power. Father has already decided on some military matters when he was 13 years old, and he has already charged into the front lines when he was 15 years old. Your son is willing to imitate Father and do his best in the Great Tang!”
Li Jian straightened his back and said firmly.
His words made Li Er's blood boil.
Li Jian was only 12 years old, but the words that came out of his mouth were something that no other prince had ever said before. Furthermore, he spoke in a righteous manner.
However, Li Er didn't believe that Li Jian had the ability.
However, since he was willing to go to the fief, that was even better. It would save him the trouble of wasting his breath.
As for whether he could make any achievements, Li Er did not expect it at all.
Li Jian's fief was in the north, bordering the Turks. Li Jing and Zhang Shigui were guarding there to guard against the Turks.
Li Er didn't need to worry about the war. As for the local governance, Li Daozong was there.
As for power, he could give it a little. A prince represented his own dignity.
After making up his mind, Li Er slowly said,
"Jian 'er, I am very pleased that you have such ambition. You can pack up and set off in these two days. I will arrange 500 Yulin Royal Guards to be your guards.”
"Thank you, Imperial Father!" Li Jian bowed and walked out of the royal study.
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After the decree passed through the Ministry of Internal Affairs and reached the three provinces and six ministries, the important officials of the court all advised Li Er to dissuade him.
Wei Zheng, Zhangsun Wuji, and Du Ruhui went to the inner palace to see Li Er.
"Your Majesty, the acting king is young and his fief is a dangerous place.”Prime Minister Du Ruhui was the first to object.
"Lord Du, I think there is nothing wrong with this matter. The Dai King is already twelve years old this year. His Majesty was already in the army when he was twelve years old. It is a good thing to go to the fief to gain experience.”
Zhangsun Wuji said to Du Ruhui.
Zhangsun Wuji had his own plans. The fewer princes there were in Chang 'an, the better. In this way, his nephew's position would be more stable. If he could reduce the threat, he had to reduce it to protect his future.
Du Ruhui didn't know how to answer Zhangsun Wuji.
Li Er looked at Wei Zheng. Wei Zheng looked calm and did not seem to notice Li Er's gaze.
"I want Jian 'er to have some military and political power to supervise the military and political affairs of the place. It can also be considered as experience. Minister Wei, what do you think?”Li Er directly called out.
Hearing Li Er directly mention his name, Wei Zheng knew that he had to express his stance.
Therefore, he bowed to Li Er and said,"
"Your Majesty, Dai is a dangerous place. The Western Turks and Xue Yantuo's people are constantly moving south, and the Tuyuhun and Tubo people are constantly harassing you. If Your Majesty wishes to nurture the Dai King, this humble subject believes that it is necessary.”
Wei Zheng's words were straightforward and hit Li Er's heart.
Hearing Wei Zheng's words, Du Ruhui's heart trembled.
He thought to himself that this idiot really didn't give the emperor any face.
The imperial court knew that Li Jian was not liked by Li Er, so they let Li Jian go to the capital this time.
In the euphemistic name of experiential learning, he was actually letting him fend for himself. Of course, this was the most extreme idea of some ministers in the imperial court.
However, it was true that Li Er did not like Li Jian. Everyone in and out of the palace knew about it.
Li Er's feelings for Li Jian were complicated. He was distant and wanted to maintain the dignity of his flesh and blood.
He wanted to let Li Jian out, but he also wanted to protect the dignity of the royal family.
Li Er was very clear about his love and hate for his son and daughter. It was obvious at a glance.
If it wasn't for Zhangsun Wugou's protection, Li Jian might not even have been recognized as a prince.
Especially after Li Jian hit Li Tai, Li Er's inner balance had completely wavered.
How dare you hit my green sparrow? I will chase you out of the capital.
Originally, Li Er thought that the three provinces and six departments would not have any reaction to a random decree.
Unexpectedly, it attracted the attention of the important officials. Li Er did not think much about how much power was involved in this.
It wasn't because Li Jian had a high status in the hearts of the officials, but because the place was extraordinary. It included Li Tang's prosperous Taiyuan County.
Taiyuan Prefecture was relatively wealthy, and it was a place where the important officials of the imperial court had always nurtured their own troops.
After hearing Wei Zheng's words, Li Er thought for a moment and slowly said,
"I have no other motives. Wei Zheng, don't talk about killing your heart. I just want Jian 'er to gain experience. I see that Jian' er is different from before. He has the spirit of a general.”
After hearing this, Wei Zheng bowed to Li Er and said,"
"Your Majesty, please forgive me. This lowly subject does not have any thoughts of harming Your Majesty.
"This humble subject believes that since Your Majesty wants to nurture the acting king, then you should give the acting king enough power to prevent him from being made a figurehead by the local officials.”
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