In the afternoon, Xu Shifu had just finished his work and was about to go back home to have a good rest when Yun Li sent someone to inform him to go to the Prince's Mansion to discuss matters.
Although Xu Shifu was tired, he had to go because Yun Li had summoned him.
He knew that Yun Li summoned him because of something happening in Jinpu, Yuanzhou.
Xu Shifu was also very troubled by this matter.
This was the inevitable result of weakening the aristocratic families and clans, and he had no better solution.
They want the aristocratic families and clans to serve the court, and they also want to find ways to weaken the aristocratic families and clans. If others don't resist, will they just stretch their necks and wait to be cut off by the court?
The only thing to be thankful for is that those aristocratic families and clans still had some sense of propriety and did not directly turn against each other and rebel.
He actually did not agree with weakening the aristocratic families and clans.
But both the emperor and the crown prince were determined to weaken the powerful families and clans, and he was unable to shake their determination.
He only hopes that the court can find a balance.
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It not only weakened the powerful families and clans, achieving the court's goal, but also did not completely arouse the anger of the powerful families and clans.
However, this idea is easier said than done.
Soon, Xu Shifu arrived at the Prince's Mansion.
Unlike what Xu Shifu imagined, Yun Li's mood did not seem to be bad. Instead, there was a faint smile on his face.
When Xu Shifu saw this, he became very curious.
Could it be that Yun Li has thought of a way to deal with the aristocratic families and clans in Jinpu?
"Your humble servant greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince!"
Xu Shifu stepped forward and saluted.
"Uncle, no need to be so polite!"
Yun Li smiled kindly and pointed to the seat next to him: "Uncle, please take a seat."
"Thank you, Your Highness!"
Xu Shifu bowed and then walked over and sat down.
Now, Yun Li is the Crown Prince Regent!
Even though he is Yun Li's most trusted minister, he cannot be too casual.
"Your Highness summoned me here, why?"
Xu Shifu asked straight to the point.
"Isn't it still about Gimpo?"
Speaking of this, Yun Li's good mood began to dissipate. He sighed and said, "My uncle also knows about Jinpu's situation. At the court meeting today, the ministers did not come up with a good solution. I would like to ask my uncle if he has any solution?"
Listening to Yun Li's words, Xu Shifu couldn't help but frown.
He thought Yun Li had thought of a way to resolve Jin Pu’s issue!
He hasn't thought of a solution, so why is he just standing there smiling foolishly?
Xu Shifu secretly complained, shook his head and sighed, "I can't think of a good solution either. Forgive me for being frank, but Your Highness is a bit too hasty! To weaken the powerful families and clans, we should do it step by step. Your Highness has made too much noise this time..."
He had long ago suggested to Yun Li that he should do this step by step.
For example, if one wants to take back military power, instead of replacing all the generals at once, one can keep some, replace some, and then demote some of the generals in secret.
In this way, military power was gradually taken back and the influence of the aristocratic families and clans in the military was weakened.
But Yun Li didn't listen to the advice at all and directly brought down the whole gang.
How could this not provoke resistance from the aristocratic families and clans?
"I know I acted too hastily."
Yun Li sighed softly, "But, there is nothing I can do. I don't have much time left! Moreover, I originally wanted to use Jinpu as a pilot to test the attitudes of the aristocratic families and clans, but I didn't expect their resistance to be so fierce..."
Yun Li was actually in a difficult position regarding this matter.
If he were given ten or even twenty years to slowly weaken the aristocratic families and clans, he could guarantee that such a situation would not occur.
But Yun Zheng couldn't possibly give him so much time!
What happened in Jinpu was indeed very disturbing, but Yun Li did not regret it.
At least, he has tested those people's bottom line.
At the same time, the Jinpu incident also reminded him that he really couldn't take drastic actions.
It is better to do this in a more gentle way.
This can also be considered as a summary of experience and lessons learned!
"What is His Majesty's attitude?"
Xu Shifu asked Yun Li again.
Yun Li: "Father means that compromise is impossible, but we can see if there is a gentler solution. If that doesn't work, we can use force."
“There really is no compromise.”
Xu Shifu pondered, "Now that it has come to this, if the court compromises, your highness's prestige in the court will suffer a great blow."
"Father said the same thing." Yun Li nodded, "So, I am in a very difficult situation now."
Xu Shifu thought about it and replied: "Actually, you can ask Xiao Wanchou about this matter."
"Xiao Wanchou?"
Yun Li was puzzled, "Why do you want to ask Xiao Wanchou?"
Yun Li really dislikes Xiao Wanchou.
The main reason was that Xiao Wanchou had often opposed him and Xu Shifu in the past.
Moreover, Xiao Wanchou and his son have a pretty good relationship with Yun Zheng.
If he hadn't taken Xiao Wanchou's status into consideration, he would have weakened the Xiao family first!
Xu Shifu: "Although Xiao Wanchou is no longer the Minister of War, his prestige in the army is still very high. Moreover, the Xiao family originally represented the Longzhou clan..."
Even though Xue Che is the Minister of War, in terms of prestige, he cannot compare with Xiao Wanchou.
The Xue family came from the grassroots, and were later recruited into the army by Emperor Taizu. They followed Emperor Taizu in his campaigns and made great military achievements. It was not until Emperor Taizu became emperor that the Xue family officially entered the court.
Until now, Xue Che is just a marquis.
But Xiao Wanchou is different.
Xiao Wanchou's grandfather was the governor of Longzhou in the previous dynasty. The Xiao family played an indispensable role in the enthronement of Emperor Taizu.
It would probably be better to ask Xiao Wanchou how to deal with the current situation rather than asking him.
Listening to Xu Shifu's words, Yun Li couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
Go find Xiao Wanchou?
Since he became regent, Xiao Wanchou has had almost no voice in the court.
No matter how intense the argument in the court was, it seemed to have nothing to do with Xiao Wanchou.
He knew that Xiao Wanchou was dissatisfied with his father's decision to let him be regent, but he was unable to change his father's decision and could only express his attitude in this way.
"I'm going to ask Xiao Wanchou for advice, but I'm afraid I'll be met with a cold shoulder, right?"
Yun Li's eyes fell on Xu Shifu, "Uncle, how about you ..."
"I cannot go!"
Xu Shifu immediately killed Yun Li's thoughts. "Your Highness, don't you know how I quarreled with Xiao Wanchou before? If you go, Xiao Wanchou will be afraid of your status and will not dare to be too presumptuous. If I go, I'm afraid Xiao Wanchou won't even let me in..."
In the court, the two people who had the biggest objections to him were Qin Liugan, that old scumbag, and Xiao Wanchou.
Yun Li doesn't want to put his face in the cold butt, does he want to?
What are you thinking about!
Good things don't happen to you, so you think of yourself when these things happen?
Do you really think you are being taken advantage of?
Thinking about the 1.5 million taels of silver, he still feels the pain in his heart!
Yun Li was a little embarrassed. After thinking it over carefully, he sighed and said, "Forget it. I'd better go find my father! Xiao Wanchou has to give my father some face no matter what."
"right!"
Xu Shifu immediately nodded in agreement, "It would be most appropriate to ask His Majesty to take action!"
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