Zhangsun Wuji and Empress Zhangsun have been dependent on each other since childhood, and their relationship is different.
Although there were reasons for the incident and Li Zhi had his own stance, from the perspective of an emperor, Li Zhi was not wrong.
However, the ending of Changsun Wuji and the Changsun family made Li Shimin feel very guilty.
"Your Majesty, this is not your fault. You don't have to blame yourself." This was all Empress Changsun could say.
Empress Changsun knew her brother's desire and obsession with power, and was worried that he would become an omnipotent official.
Since ancient times, powerful officials have never had a good ending. They will be held accountable even if they are alive.
Except Zhuge Liang!
"Historical books describe my aunt as having 'extraordinary foresight and wisdom.' My aunt's concerns are correct. Only by preventing my uncle from taking power can we protect him and the Changsun family."
Thinking of this, Li Shimin felt even more guilty.
Empress Changsun always learned from past generations regarding matters concerning her relations with her maternal relatives, and before her death, she still reminded her husband not to give too much to her family.
She believed that it was a great honor for her family to have the opportunity to marry into the royal family, but not all of them were talented and virtuous people and held high positions, so they were easily in danger. If she wanted to be worry-free for a long time, she could not let them hold important positions. It was a great blessing for them to meet the emperor as relatives.
"Wuji is Zhinu's uncle, a biological uncle!" Li Shimin shook his head, unwilling to accept this outcome. "According to historical development, the Changsun family is also the Lizhi family."
Li Lizhi also thought about this problem.
"Uncle, this matter really cannot be blamed on Zhinu. The uncle did go too far. He framed his political enemies and eliminated those who posed a threat to him. Fang Xuanling was ahead of him, but he still found an excuse for rebellion to destroy Fang Xuanling's family."
"It wasn't just these ministers. Even members of the royal family who had a bit of power became his targets of persecution. The most representative example was Li Ke. Before his death, Li Ke swore a curse on his uncle, and he actually came true."
"The power of the royal family was greatly purged by the uncle. After Zhinu ascended the throne, he saw that the court was full of the uncle's people, and he lost his mind."
"This also laid the seeds for a major incident later."
Neither Empress Zhangsun of Li Shimin nor Li Lizhi had expected that Zhangsun Wuji would become like this later.
At first I thought that Li Zhi was an emperor and there was nothing wrong with suppressing Zhangsun Wuji, but I felt a little uncomfortable.
After hearing what Changsun Wuji did, it felt like he did it himself.
Changsun Wuji would not dare to do this when Li Shimin was alive.
This is also the reason why Li Shimin trusted Zhangsun Wuji.
Empress Changsun also made up her mind that she would not allow Changsun Wuji to enter the court this time.
In order to protect Changsun Wuji and also to protect the Changsun family.
"Oh, I didn't expect it to be like this later." Li Shimin was a little helpless.
Li Shimin envisioned that Zhangsun Wuji and Li Zhi would become a beautiful story of monarch and minister.
Similar to Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan, Zhuge Liang and Liu Chan have no blood relationship, but Li Zhi and Zhangsun Wuji have a blood relationship!
"What is the major change?" Li Shimin grasped the key question.
"Don't be impatient, uncle. Let me tell you slowly."
"This talented military man was unremarkable during the Zhenguan era, but he shone brightly during the Zhinu era."
Li Shimin felt that this sentence was very harsh, "How do you say it?"
"This woman is an expert in both political struggles and harem intrigues. Not only did she eliminate the powerful Queen Wang and become the new mother of the country, she also helped Zhinu regain the power of her uncle Chu Suiliang, sweeping these two men and their cronies out of the court."
"Mother of the country?" Empress Changsun was shocked, and felt a little embarrassed about Li Shimin's face.
Being a talented person is tolerable, but being the mother of the country is a bit too much.
By making the stepmother your legal wife, you really don’t consider the biological father’s feelings at all!
Li Shimin silently took note of Li Zhi's situation.
"It sounds like he is indeed capable, not incompetent."
Li Shimin also recognized Wu Zetian's abilities.
"Talented Lady Wu, the Wu clan..." Empress Changsun thought carefully, "Is she from the lineage of Wu Shigui?"
"Yes, yes, it's his second daughter." Xiao Ran nodded.
During the Sui Dynasty, Wu Shigui became rich through business and later became the captain of Yingyang Mansion.
In the 13th year of Daye, he funded Li Yuan, the Duke of Tang, to raise an army in Jinyang, and was appointed as a military officer in the Armor Department of the General's Office. Then he followed Li Shimin's army to pacify Chang'an.
After the establishment of the Tang Dynasty, he was listed as one of the "Taiyuan Yuanmou Meritorious Officials", served as the Minister of Works, and was granted the title of Duke of Yingguo.
Those who had no background and started out as businessmen had a very ordinary status in this era when there were many aristocratic families.
"No, this person is a businessman. He doesn't have any political resources! How can Wu Cairen fight against others in the palace?" Li Shimin asked.
"Uncle, Wu Cairen doesn't have the support of the Wu family. She and her daughter were kicked out. She has a very bad relationship with the Wu family."
In this era, people rely on their reincarnation skills and pay attention to their family background.
Upon hearing that Wu Zetian had no family, Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun had to look up to her.
"If that's the case, then this person's ability is indeed good." Li Shimin knew the rules of this era too well. It would be difficult for a person without background and family to gain a foothold.
"He's indeed capable. Later, Zhinu wasn't feeling well, so Wu Cairen is helping to handle government affairs!"
Li Shimin frowned, quite displeased, "Isn't this the chaos in the harem? This young slave is making trouble!"
"Uncle, this is more serious than you think. This is called the Second Saint's visit."
This term was not unfamiliar to Empress Changsun and Li Shimin. It was not unique to the Tang Dynasty, nor was it started by Wu Zetian and Li Zhi.
This is the case with Emperor Wen of Sui and Empress Dugu.
"Ah, what's wrong with Zhinu..." Li Lizhi also knew that chaos in the harem was not good.
Empress Changsun was capable, but she was self-disciplined and only gave advice to Li Shimin.
"There's nothing we can do about it. Zhinu is in poor health. He has a genetic disease called rheumatism. Grandpa has it, and you, my uncle, have it too. I can't remember which one is the mildest, but Grandpa's is the most serious. He's been severely tormented by this disease."
"The people who will handle the government affairs later on are mainly military talents."
Li Shimin realized that something was wrong. Li Zhi was in poor health, so Wu Zetian's power would definitely grow.
"If something goes wrong, why not let the crown prince govern the country? Wu Cairen can fully assist instead of her doing it herself." Li Shimin felt that this was the best option.
"The Crown Prince isn't very capable. A strong mother makes a weak son. It's really hard to describe the Crown Prince in a few words!"
"No, the crown prince is really not capable of taking on the responsibility. What about the other princes?" Li Shimin was also convinced.
"It seems that those who are still alive are not very good." In Xiao Ran's impression, Li Xian and Li Dan are indeed very ordinary.
"Something is going to happen. It's bound to happen. The power of the foreign relatives will definitely become more powerful." Li Shimin was anxious.
"Uncle, have you forgotten that she has a bad relationship with the Wu family?"
"Yes, yes, that's good." Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief.
"The Wu family seems to be a hopeless case. Later, when she was in her sixties, she deposed her son and became emperor."
Li Shimin's face changed. "Wait a minute, wait a minute, did you say something wrong?"
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