novelraw Chapter 434 - 18: Xuanwu Gate, Gu Quan’s Decision (Double - )
Chapter 434 - 18: Xuanwu Gate, Gu Quan’s Decision (Double - )
Human nature is inherently contentious.
Especially when the conflicts involved even touch upon life and death, nothing can ever be reconciled.
This is the case now; this sensational reform indeed benefits many.
Li Jiancheng serves as the Crown Prince.
Compared to Li Shimin, he indeed holds the advantage.
Whether targeting the ministers of King Qin’s Mansion or having his own people occupy important positions, he naturally enjoys an inherent advantage with more supporters.
This situation once suffocated Li Shimin.
After conversing with Gu Yu, Li Yuan seemed to awaken.
He unexpectedly proposed an idea at such a time.
Which was to send Li Shimin to Luoyang and implement the "Luoyang Division" policy.
Although he did not give Li Shimin the title of Ten Directions Expedition Envoy, the power involved was no less, only demanding Li Shimin not claim himself as Emperor, nor could he pass it down.
This matter was earth-shattering!
In such a long time, this was the first time Li Yuan directly expressed his attitude.
Still neutral.
He wanted his two sons to cease their struggle, returning to the former layout of Li Jiancheng managing internal affairs and Li Shimin external affairs.
Li Shimin naturally wouldn’t refuse.
Despite gradually developing ambitions in the prolonged struggle, this desire was still established under the premise of creating a prosperous era.
To him.
As long as Kyushu could usher in prosperity, as long as his life and those who follow him stayed safe, it would be enough.
But how could Li Jiancheng agree to this?
Not to mention the crisis hidden behind this move.
Given the current situation, he couldn’t possibly allow Li Shimin to leave Chang’an.
As long as Li Shimin doesn’t leave Chang’an.
His so-called prestige and influence in the military ultimately would not provide significant assistance.
Despite Li Jiancheng’s efforts, this matter ultimately ended unresolved.
Li Yuan’s disposition had long been predetermined.
With those around him and many court officials rejecting, he could not decisively rise.
This move undeniably pushed this series of struggles to a climax once again.
The Gu Clan had never participated.
Even after the reform was confirmed, Gu Yu began handling other matters.
He must defend against the Turkic.
Gu Yu could ascertain there was destined to be a war between the Turkic and Great Tang.
Moreover, considering the disposition of the Turkic;
This battle would most likely occur while Kyushu has not fully recovered.
He had always adhered to one principle Gu Chen steadfastly upheld years ago.
——Peace rests beneath the blade!
The so-called treaty between Great Tang and the Turkic is essentially an exchange of benefits.
But relying solely on benefits could never satisfy one’s ambition.
As time passes;
These benefits will breed more conflicts.
This he could be certain of.
Although Li Yuan was somewhat hesitant, his judgment on the big picture was still adequate.
After hearing these words from Gu Yu, he directly entrusted this matter to Gu Yu.
And Gu Yu didn’t do much but secretly trained soldiers and horses among the Gu Clan disciples to prepare for unforeseen needs.
It’s worth mentioning that Gu Yan married the Pingyang Princess.
Li Shimin supported this as well.
He naturally wouldn’t refuse.
In fact, from Gu Yi’s perspective, Li Shimin has undergone significant changes; although he isn’t a Gu Clan disciple, he greatly appreciates the Gu Clan’s ideology.
If not for him blocking Li Yuan for the Pingyang Princess back then, Gu Yan and Pingyang Princess wouldn’t have made it this far.
Nonetheless, Gu Yan also got involved.
Except for Gu Quan.
Although nominally included, Gu Yu did not assign him any tasks, as Gu Quan’s personality was too pronounced.
Neither Gu Yu nor other brothers could ignore his recent changes.
The tug-of-war between family and brothers.
Left him in such poor condition, almost shutting himself in the mansion day after day.
The entire Great Tang court.
Under such circumstances, the situation grew more precarious.
Just as Gu Yu predicted, immediately upon hearing that Great Tang was undergoing reform, the Turkic Khan would not abandon this opportunity, commencing military raids on Great Tang’s surroundings.
Although he didn’t delve into Guanzhong.
Nonetheless, the troubles stirred by this move were still considerable.
There’s no way the Turkic Khan would forsake this chance, not only for benefits, but the raiding also bolstered his rule within the Turkic.
Furthermore, Great Tang’s internal conflicts were not secret to him.
He’s certain Great Tang wouldn’t dare to cross them.
In response, Li Yuan was exceedingly vexed.
He intended to appoint Li Shimin once more to face the Turkic directly, yet internal court disputes dragged this proposal.
How could Li Jiancheng allow Li Shimin to regain military power?
He would rather propose relocating the capital than let Li Shimin reclaim authority.
Even Li Yuan considered this idea.
Guanzhong lacks defensible danger amid constant Turkic threats, relocating the capital does indeed seem a wise choice.
But Li Shimin resolutely refused.
In his view, this act is equivalent to abandoning the common people of Guanzhong, and the prosperous era he aims to create absolutely forbids such action.
This matter once again triggered tumultuous waves within the court.
Ultimately, even Gu Yu got involved, finally halting this matter.