Having fulfilled Li Shimin's long-cherished wish, Li Chengqian felt much more relieved, but his health was getting worse.
Many people had urged Li Chengqian to appoint a crown prince.
In addition to Li Xiang, Li Chengqian had several other sons, but it is difficult to describe their abilities in a few words.
The best one is Li Xiang, but Li Chengqian doesn't think highly of Li Xiang's level, and the others are even worse.
Now that Li Zhi has been enthroned, it is difficult for others to say anything.
Li Zhi was the legitimate son of Li Shimin and Empress Zhangsun, there was nothing much to say about that.
Li Chengqian also started the final handover work. Now what Li Chengqian has to do is to propose reforms.
The essence of reform is the redistribution of benefits.
The interests of some people will definitely be harmed, and their interests will be redistributed.
Those who reform do not have a good ending, and reform is also full of difficulties.
Li Shimin had planned all of this.
Li Shimin had previously asked Xiao Ran if there were any examples of successful reforms.
The most famous reform before the Tang Dynasty was definitely Shang Yang's reform. There is no need to explain Li Shimin who came before the Tang Dynasty.
Xiao Ran talked about the reform after the Zhenguan period, during the reign of Li Longji, which was very successful.
He won over the traditional aristocratic families and redistributed the vested interests of the newly rising poor families.
Based on later reform examples, Li Shimin wrote out a very complete plan for the reform of the Tang Dynasty.
Li Chengqian wanted to be the bad guy and proposed reforms.
Just as Li Shimin had expected, when the reforms were announced, the aristocratic families were the most opposed.
The aristocratic families in the court opposed it most fiercely.
Some even died to express their determination.
Li Chengqian would not tolerate it either. If you want to die, then die, but if you dare to hinder the reform, I will kill you directly.
Now Li Chengqian has military power and his own group of confidants, and his control over the Tang Dynasty and the court is actually very strong.
Not as good as Li Shimin, but not much worse.
Many people opposed it, but Li Chengqian didn't care. This was all expected.
At least now they dare not start a rebellion.
Li Chengqian's health was getting worse and worse, so he convened a court meeting.
Li Chengqian wanted to pass the throne to the little princess.
On this day, all the civil and military officials in Chang'an City went to the Taiji Hall.
The princes and princesses of the royal family, as well as many respected people, were all there.
Since the sixth year of Zhenguan, the royal family of the Tang Dynasty has been very united.
It really achieved unity.
Li Chengqian was still broadcasting in the Taiji Hall, and the people of Chang'an City knew everything that was said in the Taiji Hall.
Li Chengqian picked up the microphone:
"Everyone is here!" Li Chengqian's face was pale and his voice was weak.
"Your Majesty, we're all here!"
"The people of the Tang Dynasty in Chang'an City can also hear it!" Li Chengqian confirmed again.
"Your Majesty, we can hear you!" the eunuch said hurriedly.
"I want all the people of the Tang Dynasty to hear this!"
Chu Suiliang and Xue Rengui, his confidants, had known about this for a long time, so they were not surprised.
"I have received the Mandate of Heaven and have worked diligently since ascending the throne. However, my health is declining, and the important task of carrying out the state's mission cannot be neglected."
"My third sister, Princess Jinyang, Li Mingda, has been intelligent and gifted since childhood, and her benevolence is known far and wide. She holds the aspirations of the late emperor in her heart, and her actions are marked by the spirit of virtue. The children's foundation she founded has benefited countless women and children. These philanthropic deeds and her virtuous character fully demonstrate her combined virtue and talent."
"I believe that the rise and fall of the Tang Dynasty depends on its virtuous and capable people, not just its male offspring."
"Princess Jinyang's talent and virtue are sufficient to shoulder the heavy responsibility of the country. I have decided to abdicate the throne to her. I hope that you will remember the princess's virtue and the country's blessing, and assist the new emperor to ensure the prosperity of our Tang Dynasty and pass on our great achievements. You should obey my will and work together to create a new chapter for the Tang Dynasty..."
Those who didn't know the situation actually had some guesses in their minds when they saw Li Chengqian bringing the little princess.
But many people still find it difficult to accept that there has never been a princess becoming emperor since ancient times.
This is a patriarchal society and it is unacceptable!
A veteran minister quickly stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, this is absolutely unacceptable! Since the founding of our dynasty, it has been established that the throne is inherited through the eldest son. There has never been a precedent for a woman to ascend the throne. This is an ancestral law that concerns the foundation of our country. If we rashly pass the throne to the princess, it will cause chaos in the court, unrest among the royal family, and panic among the people. Moreover, court affairs are complex, and military and national affairs require the judgment of a virile and resolute ruler. Even if the princess is virtuous, she will not be able to win public support and control the overall situation. She will not be able to defend the enemy on the battlefield or maintain order at home. I urge Your Majesty to revoke your order and select another virtuous son of the royal family to inherit the throne, so as to ensure the stability of our Tang Dynasty and the longevity of our ancestors' foundation."
Li Chengqian struggled to get up and handed the imperial seal to the little princess. "The times of Emperor Gaozu are different now. The Tang Dynasty is no longer the same as it was before."
"My Crown Prince is not capable of the role, and the Prince of Jin still needs training. Giving it to Princess Jinyang is only temporary..."
"It is impossible for the royal family to be uneasy when the government is in chaos. Ask the royal family if anyone objects?" Li Chengqian pointed.
A group of people looked at Xiao Ran, Li Lizhi and others. Their attitude was very clear, they supported the little princess.
"If my loyal ministers don't object, how can there be any talk of chaos in the court and unrest among the royal family?"
"Puff!" Li Chengqian spat out a mouthful of blood and fell into coma.
"Hurry, send His Majesty to the medical school..." Xiao Ran shouted.
Seeing Li Chengqian in this state, the civil and military officials were unable to say anything.
Li Chengqian's body really couldn't hold on any longer.
The eyes of several princesses and princes were also red, and Li Chengqian really might not be able to hold on.
Chu Suiliang and Xue Rengui found Hou Yulin, and Chu Suiliang hurriedly said, "As His Majesty said before, send a message to announce to the world that the throne is abdicated to Her Royal Highness Princess Jinyang!"
"yes!"
The people of Chang'an City were in an uproar.
Some old stubborn people are against it, but most are not, and it doesn’t affect them.
Another part supports it because they have enjoyed the benefits of being a little princess.
Following the news of the telegram, the Tang Dynasty was in an uproar.
Li Chengqian was in poor health, so he appointed Li Zhi as crown prince and temporarily allowed Princess Jinyang to ascend the throne...
Chu Suiliang, Xue Rengui and others will help with these things. Li Chengqian is already in a coma.
Princess Yuzhang, Li Lizhi, Princess Gaoyang and others kept wiping their tears.
Li Chengqian could leave at any time.
After entering the operating room, Li Chengqian held Xiao Ran's hand tightly and explained many issues to him.
Li Chengqian was prepared to die in the operating room if the operation failed.
"Your Majesty, speak."
"Young Master, call your uncle over, I have something to say to him..."
Princess Yuzhang ran out of the operating room and called the elderly Changsun Wuji into the operating room.
Li Chengqian asked everyone else to leave, as he had something to say before the operation.
Otherwise there might be no chance!
"Your Majesty, please wait until later to discuss your details. The surgery is urgent."
Li Chengqian shook his head, "After that, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to say it again..."
"Okay, Your Majesty, you speak, you speak, I'm listening!" Changsun Wuji pulled Li Chengqian's hand.
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