Although Li Shimin knew Li Tai was up to no good, he was still stunned when he heard his request.

What was this guy thinking, actually trying to vindicate Li Chengqian?

The other ministers were also dumbfounded, feeling that this wasn't going to happen!

Logically speaking, Li Tai fought Li Chengqian for more than ten years before finally defeating the crown prince.

However, now he actually wants to exonerate Li Chengqian. Isn't this a complete denial of himself and nailing himself to the pillar of shame?

Li Shimin shook his head vigorously, then looked at Li Tai with some disbelief.

"Li Tai, what exactly are you trying to do?"

Li Tai replied with a serious expression.

"Your Majesty has made it very clear: Your Majesty wishes to clear the name of the late Crown Prince, my eldest brother Li Chengqian!"

"What's the reason?"

"No reason!"

"If I had to give a reason, it would be that my eldest brother was forced to take this risk because I pressured him."

"Therefore, I bear the primary responsibility. My eldest brother was only acting out of self-preservation under pressure from me, which allowed someone to take advantage of the situation and falsely accuse him of treason!"

"Furthermore, I wish to report Changsun Wuji!"

"What?"

Li Shimin was horrified when he heard this. He had a vague idea of ​​what Li Tai was going to say next, and he quickly shouted.

"Shut up!"

"Stop talking!"

Li Tai snorted coldly upon hearing this.

"I want to say it!"

"Back then, my elder brother's treason case was determined by Changsun Wuji, Chu Suiliang and others through methods such as inducement and deception!"

"Therefore, the case of my elder brother's treason is a complete injustice. The reason why my elder brother gathered his assassins back then was not to rebel, but to protect himself or to assassinate me!"

"As for whether Changsun Wuji and Chu Suiliang were instructed by someone, I have no idea..."

Li Tai shut up immediately after saying this, because if he continued, the matter would involve Li Er.

Li Er was afraid that his son would bring up these old, trivial matters, which was why he tried to stop him from speaking. However, he still couldn't stop him, and his unfilial son revealed all his shameful secrets.

"you……"

"How dare you!"

"The case of Chengqian's rebellion was decided by six or seven ministers working together. How dare you try to argue your way out of this!"

In fact, Li Shimin had considered exonerating his eldest son.

However, this case is impossible to overturn. If it were to be overturned, he, as the emperor's father, would be the first to be exposed.

After all, the officials who tried the case were all appointed by him, and no one knew better than the emperor how much corruption was involved.

As for Chu Suiliang and Changsun Wuji's little tricks, he had known about them for a long time and even tacitly approved of them doing so.

Now that Li Tai had said it in front of so many people, Li Shimin was utterly humiliated.

"Men, throw him out!"

The Hundred Riders were about to rush onto the field to drive the people away, but before they could make a move, they heard a discordant voice.

"Wait!"

When Li Jue said this, not only were all the civil and military officials stunned, but even Li Shimin was taken aback.

"Li Jue, what did you say?"

"Your Majesty, I want to hear what my fourth uncle has to say!"

"he?"

"Don't listen to his nonsense, he's telling all baseless lies!"

"Yeah?"

"Grandpa, do you dare to swear to heaven, to my deceased father, and to my late grandmother?"

"I……"

Li Shimin stammered for a long time after hearing this, and then said with some embarrassment and anger.

Why did I swear an oath?

"I said no, and that's final. You don't need to ask anymore!"

Upon hearing this, Li Jue took a deep breath and then asked a very bold question.

"Grandfather, if I become emperor in the future, can you posthumously honor my father as emperor?"

"this……"

Li Shimin fell silent upon hearing this. He suddenly realized a problem: he could silence the mouths of the world, but he could not silence the voices of the people a hundred years from now.

Moreover, once he had chosen Li Jue, and Li Jue posthumously conferred the title of emperor upon Li Chengqian, there would naturally be many great Confucian scholars to defend him and clear Li Chengqian's name.

Therefore, rather than being despised by future generations, it is better to simply and openly admit it.

"well!"

Li Shimin sighed deeply, then looked at Li Tai.

"Li Tai, how exactly do you intend to clear your brother's name?"

"Your Majesty, I request that you restore my elder brother to the position of Crown Prince, rebury him with the rites due to a Crown Prince, and also determine his posthumous title!"

"Even if you ultimately bestow upon my elder brother a posthumous title such as Crown Prince Hidden, I will have no complaints!"

Li Tai's words gave Li Shimin a great way out. Although it was beyond doubt that Li Chengqian's name should be officially recognized, there was still a lot of room for discussion on how to determine his posthumous title.

As long as the posthumous title is not a flattering one, even a neutral one would alleviate Li Er's embarrassment.

Li Er understood instantly upon hearing this and nodded in satisfaction.

"This matter...we'll discuss it later!"

"Do any of you have anything else to report?"

The crowd looked at each other, and then when they saw Li Tai pull out a memorial from his sleeve, they were so frightened that they hurriedly took out their official tablets and rushed to present their memorials.

"Your Majesty, I have something to report..."

"Your Majesty, I also have something to report..."

"Get out of the way, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

"Father, I request the establishment of an Academy of Natural Sciences to recruit the most talented people and master craftsmen in the land to study the ways of nature!"

"oh?"

Li Shimin immediately perked up when he heard that it wasn't about Li Chengqian. In fact, as long as Li Tai attended court properly and participated in state affairs, Li Shimin was very supportive.

What is the Academy of Natural Sciences?

"Your Majesty, the way of great learning lies in manifesting one's bright virtue..."

"Those in ancient times who wished to manifest their virtue to the world first governed their own states. Those who wished to govern their states first regulated their own families..."

"Therefore, the extension of knowledge lies in the investigation of things; when things are investigated, knowledge is extended; when knowledge is extended, the will becomes sincere; when the will becomes sincere, the heart is rectified; when the heart is rectified, the person is cultivated; when the person is cultivated, the family is regulated; when the family is regulated, the state is governed; when the state is governed, the world is at peace..."

"The Academy of Natural Sciences that I intend to build is an academy dedicated to the study of the principles of natural science. It will allow one to delve into the profound principles of the universe, explore ways to improve people's lives, and analyze the rise and fall of dynasties, serving as a guide for future generations..."

Although many people didn't know what kind of hospital Li Tai was going to build, they were instantly impressed by his clear and logical explanation.

Even Li Shimin, the emperor, looked at his son with approval.

"good!"

"Our Great Tang Dynasty truly lacks an academy like this!"

"I will immediately allocate 100,000 strings of cash to you to oversee the construction of the Academy of Natural Sciences!"

"Your Majesty, this humble subject thanks you!"

Li Shimin thought that once he agreed to Li Taixing's request to establish the academy, the guy would stop there. But to his surprise, no sooner had he finished speaking than Li Taixing spoke again.

"However, I have another suggestion..."

"ah?"

Upon hearing this, all the ministers gasped in shock, and Li Shimin was so angry that he cursed loudly.

"Qingque, are you ever going to stop?!"