The word "side by side" king of the Tang Dynasty

Tai Chi Palace, side hall.

A banquet has been set up in the hall, and a well-dressed and distinguished old man is at the banquet, discussing something in low voices with each other.

Although each of these are old men over seventy years old, if the identity of each of them was revealed, it would be enough to scare people to death!

These old men are the patriarchs of the Five Surnames Qiwang, Guanlong Group, Shandong Gentlemen and other aristocratic families! It also represents the largest aristocratic force in the Tang Dynasty!

The patriarchs of these big families had received invitations from Li Shimin to go to Chang'an a few days ago.

If they were in the past, they would definitely not obey orders and rush to Chang'an so easily, but Li Shimin's recent iron-blooded tactics are really chilling.

If they dare not come, maybe Li Shimin will do something irrational.

Although the aristocratic families were superior to the dynasty, none of them dared to take the airs of a famous family in the face of such a somewhat crazy emperor.

To be honest, they were all very uneasy about today's banquet, because they all vaguely guessed what Li Shimin wanted to do by inviting them.

"Today's banquet is not simple."

The patriarch of the Wang family in Taiyuan sighed and said with some sadness.

Sitting next to him was the patriarch of the Fan Yanglu family. Hearing this, he nodded in agreement and said:"If I guess correctly, that person should want us to stand in line, or... Didn't hide away"

"In this current situation, although our aristocratic families have strong capital and strength, how can we stay aloof? It's only a matter of time before you get pulled into the water. The patriarch of the Zheng family in Xingyang sounded very helpless. After a pause, he lowered his voice and said,"What do you think of this battle between the two emperors of the north and the south?""

This is undoubtedly a sensitive topic. The expressions of the patriarchs of other big families changed slightly, and their eyes flickered.

"According to Patriarch Zheng, how can we criticize such things? In my opinion, this world must belong to the Emperor!"

The patriarch of the Li family in Longxi suddenly laughed loudly and winked at everyone.

Because he saw Li Shimin walking into the side hall.

Only then did the patriarchs react and immediately shut their mouths and stopped talking.

"What are you talking about? Why don't you tell me and let me hear it?"

Li Shimin walked to the main seat and sat down, then asked with a smile, looking very interested.

All the clan leaders were a little embarrassed and uneasy after hearing this. Finally, the Wang clan clan leader said with a dry smile:"We are just discussing Your Majesty. Why did you invite us here this time? The emperor hosted a banquet for us. This is a great honor and we are so flattered."

The other clan leaders all spoke in agreement.

Li Shimin smiled slightly, picked up the wine glass, poured himself a glass of wine, and then said:"Actually, it's not that important. I just have something to tell you.

But before that, I want to ask you a question. What do you think of my fight with the traitor Li Changqing? Just tell the truth."

Hearing what he said, all the clan leaders were madly complaining in their hearts. To tell the truth? To tell the truth, King Wu is more suitable to be the emperor of the Tang Dynasty than you!

But they will definitely not say this in front of Li Shimin. Yes, the head of the Lu family raised his hands and smiled:"Your Majesty said that King Wu is a traitor, so naturally your Majesty can win the final victory."

This answer is very tactful. Li Shimin said that Li Changqing was a traitor, and Li Changqing also said that he was a false emperor. The patriarchs of these aristocratic families are all old foxes. No one will be dragged into trouble just because of Li Shimin's simple words. Boat.

Li Shimin frowned, then relaxed, put down his wine glass, looked at the clan leaders, and said calmly:"I don't want to beat around the bush with you, so you shouldn't fight with me.

Today, except for the Cui family of Qinghe and the Xiao family of Lanling, all the clan heads are here. I just want to cooperate with you. What do you think?"

Everyone was shocked when they heard this.

They were all good at mixing mud and Tai Chi, but Li Shimin asked them to express their stance so blatantly that they were unexpected.

"Your Majesty, how can I be qualified to participate in this kind of dispute? Your Majesty thinks too highly of me."

The Zheng clan chief gave a fake smile and politely rejected Li Shimin.

Why do these aristocratic families survive the change of dynasties? Because they never put their eggs in one basket!

They only do things that add icing on the cake and never provide help in times of need.!

But Li Shimin wanted to"cooperate" with them. In fact, to put it bluntly, he wanted to get them to join forces. How could they agree?

Li Shimin smiled and was not angry, but said:"Then let me analyze the pros and cons with you." ?"

"You don't need to say more, I myself know that I am definitely not Li Changqing's opponent now, I am just delaying him with the food and grass problem. If he solves the food and grass problem, I will definitely lose."

Li Shimin said this fact frankly, which made all the clan leaders feel a little surprised, and their eyes changed when they looked at him.

Before Li Shimin finished speaking, he continued:"But if I lose, it will be terrible for the families behind me. Not necessarily a good thing.

Li Changqing was a deviant and apostate. He overturned traditional Confucianism and opened hundreds of academies. Scholars from all over the world continued to go there. In the long run, to what extent will Confucianism decline?

If he were to secure his position, what would he do to you with my sixth brother's character that can't tolerate sand in his eyes?" The expressions of all the clan leaders changed.

Because Li Shimin mentioned their sore points.

Whether it is the Five Surnames Qiwang, the Guanlong Group or the Shandong gentry, they are all based on Confucianism, because the etiquette and laws prescribed by Confucianism are suitable for them to control the people. This is also the case in all dynasties. The reason for following Confucianism.

However, Li Changqing is a deviant person. Not only does he not use Confucianism, he also uses other schools of thought to squeeze Confucianism. In their eyes, this is really an heinous act!

If he is allowed to become the emperor of the Tang Dynasty again, then It’s really unimaginable.

The clan leaders were a little moved, but how could they be persuaded by Li Shimin’s few words?

"Your Majesty, these words alone cannot convince us."

Clan Chief Fan shook his head and said

"Don’t you all want to hear my conditions?"

Li Shimin's smile did not change.

The patriarchs only thought it was funny. What benefits can you bring to us as a false emperor who cannot even fully control the country?

Li Shimin waved his sleeves and his eyes were full of coldness:

"Your aristocratic family owns countless lands and tenant farmers north of the Yellow River. I want you to bring all the peasants under your family's jurisdiction and as many other people as possible to the south of the Yellow River. The people you bring will allocate the land and cultivate it in the future. All of them will be counted as food for you!"