In the study, Li Dan paced back and forth in the room with his hands behind his back. The news that his eldest son Li Chengqi brought shocked him. His mother actually intended to appoint Wu Youning as the prince. Isn’t this the prelude to the enthronement of the crown prince?

Since Wu Sansi, who was about to be crowned as crown prince three years ago, no one has mentioned the matter of canonization of the crown prince again, but everyone is thinking about this matter. After all, his mother is nearly 80 years old, and this matter cannot be delayed for a few years. Although the current situation is confusing, the power to support the Li royal family still has the upper hand.

No matter how well Wu Sansi pretended, it would be difficult to make up for the evil deeds he had done in the past. Basically, no one looked up to him anymore, but no one expected that his mother was considering Wu Youning as the crown prince, which really made Li Dan a little panicked.

He believed that the news was true. Zhang Li was Wu Youning's brother-in-law. With Wu Youning and Zhang Li's steadfastness, Prince Feng had basically decided, but the question is, why didn't Princess Taiping tell herself?

Li Dan knew very well that Princess Taiping was well-informed. Her husband's brother wanted to be named Prince. Not only did she know, but she must have known it very early, so why did she hide it from her?

Li Dan was really a little dissatisfied with Princess Taiping. In fact, there was a rift between their brother and sister three years ago, that was Li Chongrun's death. Princess Taiping killed Zhang Jingxiong and framed Prince Luling, which made Li Dan very angry. Not only was the matter itself, but Princess Taiping did not discuss it with him, and even acted without telling him at all.

This time, Princess Taiping concealed herself at a critical moment, which forced Li Dan to doubt Princess Taiping's intentions.

At this time, Li Longji, the third son sitting in the corner, said: "Father, you can't pretend to be deaf and dumb in this matter. You must ask your aunt clearly what her position is? You can't be vague at all!"

Li Dan was stunned. Why is Sanlang also here? Only then did he remember that he had just talked about his studies with him. Halfway through the conversation, Chengqi hurried in and interrupted their conversation. It turned out that Sanlang had not left yet.

Li Longji is exactly twenty years old this year. He is very strong, handsome, handsome, sharp-eyed, smart, decisive and strategic, but he is too strong and lacks the kindness of his elder brother Li Chengqi.

Di Renjie once told Li Dan that if Li Chengqi becomes emperor, he will be a benevolent monarch; if Li Longji becomes emperor, he will be a heroic monarch, a benevolent monarch is virtuous and carries things, the country is lasting and peaceful, and the heroic monarch opens the border and expands the border, and is hard and easy to break. For Li Dan, he prefers the magnanimity of his eldest son, like himself, but he also likes Sanlang's decisiveness, which can make up for Dalang's sometimes indecisiveness.

Li Dan said a little unhappy: "Sanlang, this matter has nothing to do with you. Just do your own studies!"

Li Longji said anxiously: "Father, the child knows that this matter is related to his father's future. Once it is confirmed, Wu Youning will be promoted from a prince to the crown prince within a few months. The Li family will suffer a catastrophe, and the Li Tang Dynasty will be over. How can the child sit still and wait and see?"

Li Chengqi next to him also advised: "Father, Saburo has the courage and ability to let him participate, just make up for our lack of manpower. I hope my father can agree."

Li Dan thought for a while, then nodded and said, "Since you must participate, you don't object to being a father, but I have the conditions. You must obey your brother's arrangements and assist your brother, and you must not make any decisions without authorization. Did you hear that?"

Li Longji was overjoyed. He had always wanted to participate in his father's major events, but his father refused. Unexpectedly, this chance opportunity made him finally come true today. He quickly stood up and agreed: "The child must obey the arrangements of his elder brother and will not act without authorization."

Li Dan nodded and asked Li Chengqi again, "I know what Wu Youning is doing. Let's talk about Huan Yanfan. Did Li Zhen agree?"

Li Chengqi smiled and said, "He agreed very happily."

"He really understands my intention?"

Li Dan’s real intention was not just to recommend Huan Yanfan as prime minister. Of course, this is also a very important goal, but the higher goal is to win over Zhang Jianzhi and Yao Chong through Li Zhen and become his staunch supporter.

Di Renjie supported his prime minister Li Dan, which is known to everyone in the world. Zhang Jianzhi and Yao Chong are followers of Di Renjie and everyone in the world knows it, so everyone will naturally think that Zhang Jianzhi and Yao Chong are also supported by Prime Minister Li Dan.

But only knowing how warm and how warm you are when wearing shoes, Li Dan knew very well that Zhang Jianzhi and Yao Chong only supported Li Tang, not himself. Moreover, Zhang Jianzhi was a little biased towards his brother, Li Xian, the King of Luling. After all, the elder brother was the heir to the throne set by his father back then, and he was just a puppet that his mother supported when the time for the throne was not yet ripe.

But his brother was in poor health and seemed unable to compete for the throne, which gave Li Dan hope and opportunity. If Zhang Jianzhi and Yao Chong could fully support him, he would have independent strength.

In addition, there is Li Zhen, who controls the most elite cavalry in the Tang Dynasty. He is not only the general of the Thousand Cavalry Camp, but also his influence is so great that it also affects the inner guards, Guanzhong army, and even the Liaodong army.

Pulling Li Zhen to his side is the most important and critical move for Li Dan. This move has not been completed yet, and there are still many variables.

So Li Dan asked his eldest son to ask Li Zhen for help, which was largely a test of Li Zhen's attitude. This was actually a killing of three birds with one stone.

He looked at the eldest son with anticipation, and Li Chengqi nodded slightly, "The child felt like Li Zhen was like a mirror. He was also in trouble now and needed help. If we stood by, he would be pulled away by others."

"Are you talking about the Zhang brothers?"

"Yes! As my father knew, the Zhang brothers must kill Li Zhen. If the poisoning case failed, the Zhang brothers would be able to formally form an alliance with Wu Sansi and join forces to deal with Li Zhen. So, what would my father think Wu Sansi's conditions be?"

"I see!"

Li Dan sighed softly. Although he was willing to help Li Zhen, he didn't have enough resources. How could he help him?

At this time, Li Longji said on the side: "Father, the child has an idea that may help Li Zhen."

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Since three years ago, Li Longji has expressed his wish to enter politics to his father more than once, but he has to end up sadly due to his father's firm opposition, but this time he unexpectedly succeeded.

However, Li Longji was not surprised. After all, he was over the age of twentieth. He believed that it was because of this that his father finally let go, perhaps because of his elder brother's support.

But no matter what, he had taken the first step, put forward his own opinions, and was adopted by his father and brother.

Li Longji also knew that the situation was very dangerous. The second Zhang was about to form an alliance with Wu Sansi again. Wu Youning was born out of nowhere. His aunt, Princess Taiping, was the head of the rat. His father was neither the heir to the throne designated by the late emperor nor was he valued by the emperor's grandmother. Most of the civil and military ministers in the court supported their uncle Luling King.

Without resources, no connections, and even no military support, just like cooking without raw materials, how can you make a plate of delicious and delicious dishes? This really tests the wisdom of the father and son.

Fortunately, they are not short of money. They have received full support from the Guanlong nobles Changsun and Dou. They have nearly 200,000 jin of funds every year, but many things cannot be solved by money.

On the field of the Right Guard University, two polo teams are in fierce competition, one is the champion of this year, and the other is the champion of last year and the second place this year. Both polo teams are the top teams in the Tang Dynasty. Their game attracted a large number of guards from the palace to watch the game.

Li Longji is the main scorer of the Yulin Army, but the team leader is General Pei Kuan of Zuo Yulin, Wu Yanxiu, Zhao Zhi, Dugu Changlin, and Qianqi Camp are traditional strong teams. In the past ten games, they have won most of the championships.

Although Dou Xianyun, the number one polo master in the Tang Dynasty, injured his leg because he fell off a horse while drunk, and then withdrew from the polo competition, his son Dou Qianqiu inherited his father's polo talent and became the number one scorer of the Qianqi Camp polo team, including Zhonglang General Jiuzhi, Lang General Ye Xian and others.

The strength of the Qianqi Camp team is also related to the importance of the polo team by General Li Zhen. He formed more than a dozen polo teams in Qianqi Camp, usually competed internally, and formed the strongest lineup to represent Qianqi Camp to fight outside. Only when the Qianqi Camp team fought repeatedly can the Qianqi Camp team win.

However, today's polo match was just a friendly match. The two sides had no special significance in playing football skills. Although the game was very intense, the scene was not rude and it was not very popular. It only took less than half an hour to play. The two sides shook hands three to three and made peace, ending the game.

"Sanlang, go to Jiuquan Tower for a drink at noon!" Dugu Changlin smiled at Li Longji as he changed his clothes.

Li Longji turned around and asked Wu Yanxiu, "Will Brother Yanxiu go too?"

Wu Yanxiu shook her head, "I'm on duty today, so I won't go."

He was in a bad mood. He had been serving as the general of the Yulin Army for seven years, but he could not be promoted. Recently, he received news that Zhang Yizhi recommended Wu Youyi as the general of the Yulin Army, which made Wu Yanxiu feel very disappointed.

Li Longji understood his mood and smiled and said, "Actually, it's nothing. Anyway, Wu Youning is going to be named King of Yan, so Brother Yan Xiu will be given more sooner or later."

"What?"

Wu Yanxiu was shocked, hurriedly pulled Li Longji aside, and asked in a low voice: "What you said just now is true?"

"It should be true! I heard my aunt say yesterday, but don't spread this matter. The emperor issued a ban on the ban."

Wu Yanxiu's heart was in chaos. Wu Youning was named King Yan. This was definitely a huge matter. No wonder the news was tightly blocked, so they didn't know it at all.

"I got it, I won't go out and talk nonsense."

Wu Yanxiu changed her clothes in a hurry and left the locker room. Li Longji looked at him far away, with a sneer on his lips. He knew where Wu Yanxiu was going?

Although Wu Yanxiu is the son of Wu Chengsi, he was excluded at home because he was a concubine, so he has always been very close to his uncle Wu Sansi.

A few years ago, he married a Turkic princess, but the Turkic people turned against each other and imprisoned him on the grassland. It was Wu Sansi who persuaded the emperor again and again that the emperor finally sent someone to take him back to Luoyang. For this reason, Wu Yanxiu was even more grateful to Wu Sansi and became Wu Sansi's confidant.
Chapter completed!