After listening to his father's words, Li Xiang still felt that he had underestimated the heroes of the world, especially the emperor who was his grandfather. Even though he came from the modern society a thousand years later, there were some things he could not see clearly.
"Then I will offend the powerful?"
Thinking of this, Li Xiang still asked a question. In terms of understanding of this era, Li Chengqian was much better than himself.
After hearing what his son said, Li Chengqian also sighed. This was a life-or-death question in itself. If he didn't offend the powerful and influential, the old man would definitely be unhappy. But if he offended all the powerful and influential, then even if Li Xiang succeeded to the throne in the future, there would not be many people to protect him.
"I got it..."
The father and son were silent for a while. Suddenly, Li Chengqian slapped his head and finally thought of a solution for his son.
"Please teach me, father."
Li Xiang was really helpless about this matter.
"You will definitely offend a family, and that family must be powerful. You must make them obedient before you can do other things. Take us princes for example. If you can suppress me, the crown prince, then will the other princes dare to challenge you?"
Li Chengqian said excitedly that to sum it up, the one who sticks his head out gets shot. Even if Li Xiang wants to do this, he can't offend most of the powerful families. If that happens, even if you are a powerful dragon crossing the river, you will be in trouble everywhere in the future.
So it is better to get rid of the first one to stand out. The rest of the people are just watching. When you show your strength when you get rid of the first one to stand out, the remaining major families will know what to do. If they don't want to get hurt, they will cooperate with Li Xiang's actions.
"Thank you for the guidance, father."
After listening to Li Chengqian's words, Li Xiang finally had a plan in mind. What he feared most was that his head was a mess and he didn't know what to do next. Now that he had a clear direction, even if there were many difficulties on the way forward, he knew which way to go.
"Also, this first shot is very important. You and your second uncle are both in the Imperial City Department. Besides your grandfather, all the officials and common people are watching. If the first shot is successful, it will leave a strong impression on everyone. But if the first shot is a dud, no matter what you do later, everyone's evaluation of you will be lowered."
Li Xiang also understood what Li Chengqian said. The first person to try something new can get the most benefits, and the others will have to rely on their luck.
Just as the father and son were plotting this matter, huge changes also took place outside. Qian Ping came in and reported the most important one.
His Royal Highness the Prince of Jin went to the Prince of Wei's Mansion tonight.
Li Xiang recalled the seemingly honest but treacherous face of Jin Wang Li Zhi.
"Your ninth uncle has been making subtle moves in secret, but now he knows where to lean on. When your second uncle and I were fighting, he always stayed away from us. Now that he sees the military power in your hands and your recent performance, he knows it's useless to lean on us. He can only lean on your second uncle's side. If your second uncle wins, he will definitely have his own political interests. If your second uncle loses, then I'm afraid he will take over your second uncle's troops."
Li Chengqian could see clearly about his youngest brother. This kid appeared to be honest, but secretly he was the same as Zhangsun Wuji. If he did not have such thoughts, there would be no Emperor Gaozong of Tang in history.
There is nothing to be afraid of Li Xiang, the Prince of Jin. Even if this kid has a thousand ideas, Li Xiang can defeat him with just one person, and that is the talented Wu Meiniang.
It is clearly recorded in history that when Prince Li Zhi of Jin saw Wu Zetian, he immediately became unable to move his legs. But at that time he was already the crown prince, and his brothers had all been eliminated, so he could pursue Wu Meiniang without any scruples. After his father died, he married his stepmother into the palace with great fanfare. Only a guy like him could do that.
"I'm talking about your Uncle Nine. What are you thinking? He's even more sinister than your Second Uncle."
Li Chengqian patted his son's shoulder. Why was this kid distracted at this time?
"My uncle is easy to deal with, don't worry, father. All he needs is a woman."
Li Xiang said this very confidently. Li Chengqian next to him was also puzzled. He had never heard of which woman the ninth child liked.
"A good child doesn't follow the right path."
Li Xiang was suddenly hit on the head, and then he remembered that the person in front of him was not his military advisor, but his father.
The next day, as soon as the sun rose, the East Palace was already crowded. The news in Chang'an City spread very quickly. Li Xiang was already the deputy commander of the Imperial City Bureau and had 300 guards under his command. Every household wanted to ask for two.
For the eldest son, they don’t have to worry about this from the moment they are born, as their titles and official positions have already been prepared for them.
As for other legitimate sons, they also look down on this kind of small official of the ninth rank. Generally speaking, the wife of the head of each household has a very powerful family background. With a little combination of the husband's family and the mother's family, all the legitimate sons can be arranged.
But it is not the same for illegitimate sons, as their mothers are mostly maids in the family, and their maternal grandparents cannot bring them any honor, so they would look down on a petty official of the ninth rank.
Although he is a bastard's son in the family, if no arrangements are made for him, it will have a great impact on the head of the family. Everyone will think that you have fallen out of favor in the court and cannot even arrange for a son. So after the news from Li Xiang spread, everyone took action.
"Don't blame them. The illegitimate sons of the major families have a hard life. You can't offend anyone."
When Li Xiang got up, Li Chengqian had already distributed half of the places to some, two to some and three to others. One hundred and fifty people were not enough to go around.
How could Li Xiang not understand that he was actually born a bastard? If the Crown Princess was not from the Hou family and was not implicated by her father, and if he was not a time traveler, who knows what the current situation would be like. He might not even be able to survive in the Eastern Palace.
"Father, just stay home and take care of it. Leave me a hundred spots. You can take care of the rest. I have something important to do today, so I won't be waiting at home."
Li Xiang has another important thing to do today, which is to open a treasure shop.
To pick up a treasure, as the name suggests, means to pick up a treasure.
Li Xiang wants to open his first boutique in Chang'an City and take care of the responsibilities of a pawnshop at the same time. This is also part of his plan to make money, so he has to do it himself and leave these small matters at home to his father.