Da Tang Si Zi: My Six Super Rich Little Nuggets!

Chapter 32 If I am guilty, it is because I am just; if I am innocent, it is because I am mad.

Aye cried in distress, and Sizi wiped away Aye's tears with her chubby little hands:

Father, don't worry, Zhinu is the antidote.

Aye looked at the little guy in surprise.

Sizi: Father, kindness, loyalty and filial piety are the essential qualities of Zhuizhui, and it is an inalienable nature! Zhinu is the antidote, and perhaps this scandal can be made less ugly, and the princes' lives can be saved.

Aye seems to have gained enlightenment.

Inside the Liangyi Hall:

Changsun Wuji, Fang Xuanling, Li Shiji, Chu Suiliang, and Prince Li Zhi of Jin were all present.

Prince Qi, Li You; Crown Prince Li Chengqian; and Prince Wei, Li Tai, had all thoroughly disappointed Li Shimin. It was time to start all over again.

Emperor Taizong was so agitated that he collapsed onto a chair and pulled out a dagger to harm himself.

Fortunately, Chu Suiliang reacted quickly and snatched the dagger, giving it to Li Zhi.

Outside the Liangyi Hall:

Everyone knows perfectly well that leaving these five people behind speaks volumes!

As soon as Li Shimin expressed his opinion, Changsun Wuji quickly chimed in: "Yes, Your Majesty! Anyone who objects will be executed!"

The Wei King's faction is now completely out of options.

Li Shimin said to Zhinu, "This opportunity was earned for you by your uncle, so quickly thank him!"

Xiao Sizi muttered to herself, "Could this be another of Changsun Wuji's schemes?"

Inside the Taiji Hall:

Officials of the sixth rank and above were all present and went through the entire process and ceremony for re-establishing the heir apparent.

The little ox was sleepy, so it covered itself with its blanket and prepared to go to sleep, thinking to itself:

Zhi Nu, my dear brother, is kind-hearted, filial to his parents, and loving towards his siblings, though he can be a little weak at times. But that's a blessing for the family. However, how will he survive in this cutthroat world of the Tang Dynasty?! How will he avoid being schemed against?! It's tough! And then there's Prince Wu, Li Ke, a man of both literary and martial talents.

Li Ke, born in 619 and died in 653, was a remarkable figure in the Tang Dynasty royal family. He was the third son of his father, and his mother was Consort Yang, the daughter of Emperor Yang of Sui. His status was truly impressive! He himself was incredibly brave and decisive, and his father, the emperor, naturally admired him greatly.

He was outstanding from a young age. In the third year of the Wude era, he was enfeoffed as the Prince of Changsha. Later, he was enfeoffed as the Prince of Hanzhong, the Prince of Han, and the Prince of Shu. He also served as the Grand Governor of Yizhou, the Governor of Anzhou, the Minister of Works, the Governor of Liangzhou, and the Grand Tutor to the Crown Prince. He changed official positions faster than turning the pages of a book, which shows how talented he was and how much he was valued.

When Changsun Wuji heard that Li Shimin wanted to promote the third prince, he was very anxious. Could he let him succeed?

The situation was as tense as a final match. Changsun Wuji was a pragmatist, and he risked his life to nip Li Shimin's idea in the bud.

Sizi fell asleep. When he woke up, he understood that Li Ke was no longer an obstacle.

She read history books in her dream. In the fourth year of Yonghui, Li Ke was involved in Fang Yi'ai's rebellion and was tricked by his uncle Changsun Wuji. He was buried in Gaoyangyuan.

It's a bit of a pity, but thankfully, in the first year of the Shenlong era, he was exonerated, posthumously granted the title of Minister of Works, and his title of Prince of Wu was restored. This can be considered as clearing his name.

Emperor Taizong Li Shimin was well aware of the situation, so he stopped causing trouble and focused all his attention on his ninth son. He devoted himself to the education, military affairs, and politics of this kind but weak crown prince, doing everything he could to help him.

Think of Li Chengqian and Li Tai; aren't they a cautionary tale?

Therefore, Li Shimin kept Li Zhi by his side and taught him step by step, showing the utmost care.

Li Zhi was a promising child; he was incredibly diligent in his studies and knew how to keep his distance from his father, just like his uncle in his early years. He had an excellent sense of boundaries and propriety, so as not to get involved in trouble.

In the 21st year of the Zhenguan era, Duan Zhichong even submitted a memorial urging Emperor Taizong to quickly pass the throne to Li Zhi.

The implication is clear: they want Emperor Taizong to retire early and enjoy his retirement.

Li Zhi was incredibly nervous!! His face practically screamed "I'm so flustered!"

She lost her appetite and felt like she was being chased by a big brown bear. She was extremely anxious and eventually started crying, her body shaking like a leaf.

When Changsun Wuji saw that this was not going to work, he quickly wrote a memorial to the throne saying that Duan Zhichong should be killed.

Upon hearing this, Li Shimin gave his ministers a truly brilliant reply!

He wrote an essay entitled "Answering Changsun Wuji's Edict Requesting the Execution of Duan Zhichong." Li Shimin's writing skills were truly superb!

He said, "If you treat others with virtue, the country will prosper."

But if you think you're great and always look down on others, then your family and your household are in serious trouble.

He also used the Five Sacred Mountains and the Four Seas as an analogy, saying that the Five Sacred Mountains are so high that they can touch the sky;

The world is so vast, and its depths are unfathomable.

Even if there's some dirt, disease, or disaster inside, it doesn't diminish their grandeur and depth.

This means that the ministers should be tolerant and not think about killing people at the drop of a hat.

Then, he mentioned that Duan Zhichong actually wanted to use his status as a subject to remove him from the position of emperor.

If I am truly wrong, then what he did was still quite upright;

But if I'm not wrong, then he's being incredibly arrogant!

It's like a little bit of fog obscuring the sky, but it doesn't affect the fact that the sky is still just as vast.

A few dark clouds may obscure the sun, but it doesn't affect the sun's continued warmth.

Now you all want to execute Duan Zhichong, but I really can't bear to do it.

So let's discuss this further and see if we can exile him to a faraway place and let him fend for himself.

The most famous quote is: "If I am guilty, it is because I am just; if I am innocent, it is because I am mad."

Sizi sighed. She really couldn't bear to part with her outstanding father. Thinking about herself, she was almost 12 years old...