"When it comes to such a big matter like the princess's marriage, it's still up to Second Brother to make the decision.”
Empress Zhangsun smiled gently as she looked at Zhangsun Wuji and Zhangsun Chong, who were sitting at the bottom.
She sighed slightly in her heart. This brother of hers had been a little arrogant in recent years and had been completely blinded by power.
Based on her understanding of Li Shiming and his wife, the more Zhangsun Wuji argued, the less hope there was for this matter.
When he woke up with a hangover today, Li Er scolded Qin Huaidao for a long time, but he didn't really do anything to Qin Huaidao. Empress Zhangsun only persuaded him a few times and then took the opportunity to step down.
It meant that Li Er actually valued Qin Huaidao's ability very much.
His daughter also liked Qin Huaidao. She had never liked Zhangsun Chong, who she had known for many years.
Qin Huaidao had saved Empress Zhangsun's life. When Empress Zhangsun taught Li Lizhi to fight for the right to choose her husband, she had already tacitly agreed to Qin Huaidao and Princess Changle's relationship.
Originally, Empress Zhangsun was leaning toward Zhangsun Chong because the two families were closer and it was convenient for them to meet. She was afraid that Li Lizhi would be wronged. Now that there was a better candidate, she naturally gave up.
However, as the younger sister, Empress Zhangsun couldn't scold Zhangsun Wuji in front of him, so she simply threw the ball back to Li Er.
Anyway, Li Er was the head of the family and the emperor. Empress Zhangsun's reason was simply impossible to find a fault with.
"Alright, I'll go find His Majesty."
Zhangsun Wuji stomped his feet. He knew his sister's personality. Saying this was actually a very tactful rejection.
He didn't dare to get angry with Empress Zhangsun. The Zhangsun Clan's illustrious status today was not only due to Zhangsun Wuji's contribution, but more importantly, it was also because Li Er had always taken care of Empress Zhangsun's affection.
If he had a conflict with Empress Zhangsun, Li Er would definitely find trouble with him, and his opponent would definitely hit him when he was down.
This was something Zhangsun Wuji would never dare to do.
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In the study, Li Er looked helplessly at Zhangsun Wuji and Zhangsun Chong who were kneeling below.
He had previously agreed with Zhangsun Chong and Li Lizhi. Otherwise, Zhangsun Chong would not have had so many opportunities to meet Li Lizhi.
But now, the problem was a little troublesome.
Although Li Er was very unhappy with Qin Huaidao, he had to admit that his beloved Little Changle seemed to have fallen in love with Qin Huaidao.
Because he had saved Empress Zhangsun, he had promised Li Lizhi that he would choose his own son-in-law. Now, whether it was his identity as the emperor or his father, he could not go back on his word.
Deep in his heart, Li Er had to admit that Qin Huaidao was much more outstanding than Zhangsun Chong.
The reason why Zhangsun Chong was able to let Li Er meet him was because he was Zhangsun Wuji's son. Li Er did not take his own talent to heart.
Otherwise, based on Li Erwei's principle of using talents, he would have put Zhangsun Chong in an important position long ago.
Qin Huaidao's wisdom, especially the cavalry archer tactics that he had brought forward yesterday, made Li Er more and more excited, even a little shocked and impressed.
If this tactic could be used, the Great Tang cavalry could conquer the entire Great Prairie.
Because of this, Li Er allowed Qin Huaidao to do whatever he wanted.
Otherwise, if it were anyone else who dared to hook up with Princess Chang Le and get Li Er drunk, he would have been thrown to Yazhou to count the stars.
"Fuji, it's not that I don't want to help you, but I promised Changle the day before yesterday that she would choose her own son-in-law. How about this? I'll find an opportunity to let Zhangsun Chong perform well in front of Changle.”
Li Er deliberated for a moment.
He still had to give Zhangsun Wuji face.
"How does Your Majesty intend to perform?”
Zhangsun Wuji also braced himself and thickened his skin.
He had no choice. He knew his son's abilities.
He was good at writing articles, but he didn't care about the rest.
The current Zhangsun Chong, with the title of Zong Zheng's junior official, was actually just an idle job.
Zongzheng Temple was specially in charge of the matters of the royal family. With Li Er's suppression, that clan dared to come out and cause trouble.
As for those who were causing trouble, such as the Crown Prince, King of Yue Li Tai, and the others, Zhangsun Chong had to dare to interfere.
To put it bluntly, Li Er had given Zhangsun Wuji and Empress Zhangsun face and had braced himself to be given a rank four official position.
"How about this? It's about time. When the time comes, I'll hold an Autumn Hunt and a Poetry Competition. All the heirs of the dukes can participate.”
Li Er thought for a moment and said.
Even if Princess Chang Le had already decided to choose Qin Huaidao, as the emperor, Li Er still had to make it sound dignified and convincing.
At that time, if Qin Huaidao, both civil and military, were to completely suppress Zhangsun Chong, Zhangsun Wuji would no longer have the face to come out and cause trouble.
And if Zhangsun Chong won both the civil and military, Princess Changle would naturally think highly of Zhangsun Chong.
Li Er could only help with these few points.
"Thank you, Your Majesty. I will take my leave."
Zhangsun Wuji glared at Zhangsun Chong angrily.
If you weren't so useless, you wouldn't be in so much trouble.
It could be said that Zhangsun Wuji had lost all his face today.
"Zhangsun Chong, go back first. Fuji, follow me to the Ministry of War.”
Li Er casually instructed.
Zhangsun Wuji was stunned. What was going on?
The Great Tang hadn't been at war recently!
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