If a cure for his illness could be found within this time, with an army of 80,000 and various talents, and most importantly, Wang Zheng, he would have the confidence to rebuild a powerful country anywhere.

If a cure for his disease cannot be found within ten years, then forget about everything. Given his current condition, there is no way he can last another ten years.

Therefore, finding a new ruler for the Tang Dynasty is the last thing to do before the journey to the West, and also the most important thing.

Among the several legitimate sons, Li Xian has been eliminated, and Li Dan and Li Hong are still young, so the only choice left is Li Xian.

Li Xian was already seventeen years old, which made him an adult. Moreover, his performance in Nanzhao was also remarkable, and he had certain experience in governing.

In addition, the Yuzhou faction has now begun to enter the court on a large scale. As Wang Zheng's disciple, Li Xian has a certain foundation to ascend to the supreme position.

Looking at Li Xian who looked very much like himself, Li Zhi nodded with satisfaction and asked, "Do you have someone you like? I want to see you get married before I travel west."

On the wedding day, Li Zhi personally brought an imperial edict and read it out on the spot, appointing Wang Zheng as the imperial teacher. He then personally bestowed a golden staff on Wang Zheng and took over Wang Zheng's wooden staff.

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Li Xian smiled, then shook his head, bowed to Li Zhi, and said, "I don't have a favorite woman. Father will make the decision."

Wu Zetian was stunned for a moment, then laughed and said, "Haha, Your Majesty, are you planning to ask Wang Zheng to take the wooden stick and give it to the Crown Prince?"

Li Zhi nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile: "Okay, then go back and prepare well, hurry up and complete the process. I will give you a surprise this time."

Li Zhi smiled and said, "The Queen is relieved now, right? The Crown Prince still trusts the Queen very much. After I travel to the West, the Queen will protect the Crown Prince."

You are good in everything, but you are a little impatient in doing things. After my journey to the West, I hope you will think twice before doing anything. It is better not to do many things than to rush.

Li Xian smiled and shook his head, saying, "Since both my father and mother think it's a good idea, then I naturally believe them. Your Majesty, just issue an order to grant me the marriage."

Li Zhi nodded and said with a smile: "If it were in the past, I would have granted you marriage directly, and I should have granted you marriage two years earlier, but you, the Yuzhou clan, have changed the marriage customs of the Tang Dynasty in recent years, not only has the marriage age been postponed for two or three years.

When I first ascended to the throne, there were many constraints around me. I always felt that I had no freedom. In the end, I made many choices before I was able to fully grasp the power.

Wu Zetian smiled and said, "I have always trusted the Crown Prince. After all, he made achievements in Nanzhao. The Crown Prince naturally knows how difficult it is to govern. Your Majesty plans to give the Crown Prince a surprise. Can you tell me about it?"

You should know that everyone in the world is waiting for you to make a mistake. Once you reveal a flaw, others will pounce on you like a hungry wolf and bite you.

Although Li Xian was somewhat dissatisfied in his heart, he still agreed respectfully on the surface: "Your son understands. The late emperor once said that governing a big country is like cooking a small fish. Your son will act with caution."

Even if you succeed in defending it, at least your prestige will be damaged, and your subjects and people will be disappointed in you. Once there are too many disappointments, not to mention the instability of your country, at least your position will definitely be shaken.

Li Xian, life cannot always go smoothly. Even as a monarch, you need to make certain choices in many cases.

Li Zhi saw the look in his son’s eyes, sighed and said, “You are very good, that’s how it should be.

After Li Xian left, Wu Zetian came behind Li Zhi and gently massaged his shoulders.

So, for many things, it is better not to do them at all than to do them wrong. The best way is to let others do it, so that you at least have room to maneuver. "

"Your Majesty is wise."

"I'll take my leave."

The wooden stick in Wang Zheng's hand can command the entire Yuzhou area, especially when this wooden stick is in Li Xian's hand, the meaning is very different.

"Hehe." Li Zhi's eyes narrowed with smiles, and he said, "I gave him a golden scepter in exchange for a broken wooden stick. Isn't he willing to do it?"

The wedding customs and procedures have also changed. Now you have to meet before getting married. Since you trust your father, then your father will directly issue an order. But you have to agree on it first. Once the order is issued, there will be no room for maneuver. "

Li Zhi opened his eyes, raised his eyebrows, and said, "Before we go to the Western Regions, I plan to appoint the chief steward as the national teacher and give him a golden staff that can beat the tyrants and corrupt officials. What do you think, Queen?"

Li Zhi slowly leaned back in the rocking chair and waved his hand.

Li Zhi nodded in satisfaction and said with a smile: "Yesterday your mother asked Zhao Gui's daughter to come to the palace. She felt pretty good. You can find a chance to meet her. If there is no problem, I will issue an order."

Marriage means adulthood, and only adults can rule the country. So it is natural to let Li Xian get married before passing on the throne.

Li Xian bowed again and said, "Don't worry, father. I understand."

Li Xian's marriage was very tight, and the whole process was completed within a few days. From this we can see that Li Zhi was actually more anxious about the journey to the West than Wang Zheng.

After all, Yuehua is still young. If she were a few years older, your father would have the nerve to mention it to your husband. But there is no way your husband would agree now.

Wang Zheng hesitated and paused for a moment as he was holding the wooden stick, but finally let go with a sigh, muttering in his heart: Your Majesty, you will probably regret doing this.

Li Zhi took the stick from Wang Zheng and smiled happily. He said, "Although the original material of this stick is ordinary, it is now stained with the aura of the master. It looks good no matter how you look at it. I think it is a special gift for the prince's wedding. What do you think, master?"

Wang Zheng was currently holding the golden staff in his hand and looking at it. The staff was two feet long and one finger thick, and was carved with a golden dragon. It was very gorgeous, but not suitable for pounding the ground. However, it was very suitable for hitting people.

After all, something weighing four or five kilograms is still very heavy. If it hits someone, if it hits the right place, it might kill the person. Hearing Li Zhi's words, Wang Zheng nodded and said with a smile: "Then give it to the prince."

Li Zhi then returned the wooden stick to Wang Zheng.