Pei Ji looked at Li Yuan with his eyes flashing on the stage, and then looked at the three Li Jiancheng and his sister kneeling in the stands, as well as more and more ministers who chose to support Princess Pingyang. He knew that not all of these ministers were to express their loyalty to Li Jiancheng or Li Shimin. More people actually paid attention to Princess Pingyang's contribution to the sweet potatoes. After all, it is not an exaggeration to give any great rewards just because of this contribution, not to mention that Princess Pingyang's marriage, most people also know what happened.

Thinking of the above, Pei Ji couldn't help but sigh, and then stepped forward to salute Li Yuan and said, "Your Majesty, Princess Pingyang has made great achievements for thousands of years. The general reward cannot be compared with the princess's merits. In addition, the princess' marriage is famous and untrue, and the couple has long been separated from their worries. Therefore, according to the old minister's opinion, it is better to terminate this marriage according to the princess' words!"

"Pei Jian, even you..." Li Yuan's face, which had already calmed down, immediately became gloomy again when he heard Pei Ji's words. It would be fine if others supported Princess Pingyang, and even Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin were understandable, but now even Pei Ji, who he trusted the most, chose to support Princess Pingyang, which made him unable to accept for a while.

Seeing Li Yuan's angry look, Pei Ji looked up and smiled bitterly, as if he had something to say. However, in front of so many people in the court, he really couldn't say it. This made Li Yuan stunned at first, but he wanted to ask but couldn't ask.

Moreover, looking at the minister kneeling on the ground in front of him, Li Yuan was also a little dazed for a moment. Last time he encountered this situation, he was determined to kill Xiao Xian, which also caused opposition from the ministers in the court. Li Shimin and Li Jiancheng also knelt in the hall like today to stop him. In the end, he killed Xiao Xian despite everyone's opposition. In the end, not only did the situation in the south be unstable, but the ministers in the court also criticized him a lot.

It was also since that time that Li Yuan felt that his control over the court had become much weaker. It was also from then on that time that the ministers began to divide into two factions to support the prince or the Qin King. This was not only because of his age, but also many ministers had doubts about his ability, so they wanted to push the prince or the Qin King to the throne as soon as possible, so that a more capable emperor appeared in the Tang Dynasty.

When Li Yuan thought of the above, he felt cold. If he insisted on his actions today, he would probably lose more people's hearts, especially as he is getting older and his two sons' talents are becoming more and more outstanding, which has made him feel a huge threat. If he insists on his own, this threat may become a reality.

"Father, my daughter is devoted to the country. She has been born and died countless times on the battlefield. She always abides by her duties and tries her best to share her worries. Now she just wants to ask her father to agree to her daughter's separation!" Princess Pingyang said sadly again with a cry of blood.

Looking at Princess Pingyang who kept flowing like a pearl with broken threads, Li Yuan's heart, which was originally as hard as iron, suddenly softened. He sighed and finally said, "Forget it! I want you and your wife to reconcile, but since you are determined to be together, I will not force you."

When he said this, Li Yuan turned his head and looked at Pei Ji and said, "Pei Jian, come and draft this imperial edict!"

"Here!" Pei Ji saw that Li Yuan did not come forward, so he agreed with relief. Then Li Yuan waved his hand weakly, saying that he announced his retreat, and then he slowly left the hall.

"Thank you, Father!" When Princess Pingyang heard that her father really agreed, she was stunned for a while, and then she realized that she kowtowed and kowtowed, her eyes flowing down, almost wet the ground.

Seeing Li Yuan leave, Li Xiu immediately stepped forward to help Princess Pingyang up, but Li Jiancheng glared at him. Then he rushed to help Princess Pingyang up in front. This made Li Xiu stunned at first, and then he realized that his actions seemed too close to others, and Princess Pingyang had just divorced, so he must not show any too closeness with her, otherwise he would only bring gossip for Princess Pingyang.

Thinking of this, Li Xiu could only retreat silently, looking at Princess Pingyang who was crying like a tearful person, feeling distressed and helpless. Fortunately, with the comfort of Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin, Princess Pingyang finally stopped crying and immediately showed Li Xiu a smile with pear blossoms and rain, which made Li Xiu finally calm down.

Just as Li Yuan left the hall, Pei Ji immediately followed. Li Yuan handed over the decree to him just now, and in fact he reminded him to see him in the back hall. He happened to have a lot of things to say to Li Yuan, so he quickly followed.

"Pei Jian, why are you just messing with Pingyang and the others?" As soon as he entered the inner hall, Li Yuan immediately turned around and asked with a calm face. It would be fine if others didn't support him, but Pei Ji didn't support him, which made him a little unacceptable. After all, in his opinion, Pei Ji should stand with him no matter whenever he was at. Even when everyone opposed him killing Xiao Xian last time, only Pei Ji chose to support him, but this time he stood on the other side.

"Your Majesty, you have also seen the situation just now. If you disagree, it will not only lose people's hearts, but also cause dissatisfaction from Princess Pingyang. This time, unlike before, I can see that Princess Pingyang is determined to terminate the marriage. If you disagree, it may really hurt your father-daughter relationship!" Pei Ji said with some painstaking words at this time.

"Hmph, I know all of this, but Pingyang is too willful!" Li Yuan said angrily at this time. He did not expect that Princess Pingyang, who has always been well-behaved, would be so stubborn.

Seeing Li Yuan's angry look, Pei Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly, and then said again: "Your Majesty's words are right. Princess Pingyang has always been very well-behaved in front of you, but this time, in order to get rid of the marriage, he even used such a method. It is no exaggeration to say that this time, Princess Pingyang's plan is thorough and plots everyone. With the prince and the King of Qin on the side, even Your Majesty can't refuse again!"

"Of course I know this, but I also know that all this must have been done by Li Xiu. If it weren't for him, Pingyang wouldn't have become like this. I'll have to settle this account with him sooner or later!" Li Yuan immediately said annoyed when he heard this. As an emperor, he actually asked a minister to plot against him. How could he not be angry?

"Since Your Majesty knows that it was Li Xiu's plan, he should not touch him easily, otherwise it will only cause greater trouble!" Pei Ji couldn't help but change his expression when he heard Li Yuan's last words. The reason why he just winked at Li Yuan in the hall was to warn him.

"Hmph, just Li Xiu, Pei Jian, you value him too much!" Li Yuan said disdainfully when he heard this. He admitted that Li Xiu was indeed very talented, but with his identity as an emperor, he didn't believe that he could not cure a small Li Xiu?

"I knew that your Majesty, you would say that!" Pei Ji couldn't help but smile bitterly when he heard this, and then he explained, "Your Majesty must not underestimate Li Xiu. You have seen his talents. He is definitely a pillar of talent, especially he has many strange abilities, such as the sweet potatoes and corn offered by the princess today, which I am sure is also related to Li Xiu. Since he can find crops that benefit the world, who can guarantee that he cannot find something that destroys the world?"

"This..." Li Yuan couldn't help but show a deep expression when he heard this. He had never thought about Pei Ji's last words. After all, what Li Xiu had created before was beneficial to the people, but no one was sure that he would not have new things that harm the world.

"In addition to talent, Li Xiu has another even more terrifying place!" At this moment, Pei Ji said solemnly again.

"What?" Li Yuan frowned. At this time, his face no longer had the contempt he had just now.

"That's the relationship between Li Xiu and Princess Pingyang!" Pei Ji took a long breath and said, "You have seen Princess Pingyang's determination when she dissolved her marriage just now. Even the prince and the King of Qin supported her. This shows that Princess Pingyang has tried to terminate the marriage at all costs, and all this is for Li Xiu. As far as I know, Li Xiu also has a deep affection for Princess Pingyang. If Your Majesty rejects Princess Pingyang, the consequences will be completely hurt Princess Pingyang's heart, and it will also lead to Li Xiu's resentment towards you!"

When she said this, Pei Ji paused for a moment and then said, "Of course Princess Pingyang is your daughter. Even if she is resentful in the future, she will not be too aggressive. But Li Xiu is different. The last time she forced him to get married, he has become dissatisfied with you, and this time it will only make him hate you even more. And as far as I know, the King of Qin has tried to win him over several times, if he really surrenders to the King of Qin..."

"Hmph, so what? Just Li Xiu, do you think he can change my decision?" Before Pei Ji finished speaking, he was interrupted by Li Yuan. He didn't think Li Xiu could make Li Shimin turn over.

"Why is Your Majesty confused? The key is not Li Xiu, but if Li Xiu persuades Princess Pingyang, will he let the originally neutral Princess Pingyang fall to the King of Qin?" Pei Ji finally said what he was most worried about at this time. He had just thought of this possibility in the court.

"Hiss~" Li Yuan couldn't help but gasp when he heard Pei Ji's assumption. He, a father, knew more than anyone else about Princess Pingyang's influence. Whether in the civilian or in the army, Princess Pingyang will have a high reputation, and the Detachment of Women is the elite among the elite.

However, these are not the most terrifying things. When the army just started, the troops of the Women's Detachment were three times that of his subordinates. Later, these troops were adapted and absorbed by Li Shimin and others. Princess Pingyang only retained 10,000 people, and most of the remaining people entered other troops to serve. Although many of these people died in battle, most of the surviving generals were promoted to middle- and low-level generals. These people still had strong feelings for the Women's Detachment. If Princess Pingyang really turned to Li Shimin, then Li Shimin would make his troops into an iron bucket. It would be basically impossible for him to split the military power in his hands.

"Your Majesty, now do you understand why the old minister chose to support the princess just now?" Pei Ji smiled bitterly at this time. He, the first prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, was truly worthy of his reputation when he thought of these in a short time.

"So that's the case, Pei Jian, you are considerate. If Princess Pingyang really supports the King of Qin, then..." Li Yuan suddenly stopped at the end and looked out the window with a heavy gaze. Since he chose the prince, he must not let Li Shimin take the military power again. Otherwise, when Li Shimin was too big, it would probably be the day when the Tang Dynasty split.

"It's not that I'm considering it carefully, but that Your Majesty's eyes are blinded by the affection of his children. Otherwise, Your Majesty would have thought of this earlier than me!" Pei Ji said hurriedly and modestly, and also flattered Li Yuan. He knew that Li Yuan was the best person, so sometimes saying more good things would have a better effect.

Sure enough, Li Yuan nodded when he heard Pei Ji's words, as if he really thought that his eyes were blinded by family affection. This made Pei Ji next to him shake his head secretly. Since ascending to the throne, Li Yuan seemed to be becoming more and more arrogant. Now even when he and Li Yuan were with him, he had to flatter him carefully, so as not to accidentally lose his favor.

After understanding Pei Ji's painstaking efforts, Li Yuan's anger also disappeared. Pei Ji was asked to personally draft an imperial edict to agree to Princess Pingyang to dissolve the marriage. However, when he saw the content of this imperial edict, Li Yuan sighed again: "Pei Jian, after the marriage with the Chai family was terminated, it will definitely cause dissatisfaction from the Chai family. I have also lost my promise to the Chai family back then. If I want to influence major families through the Chai family in the future, it will probably not be easy!"

"Your Majesty, I have always believed that aristocratic families are first and then country. Look at the officials who stand behind the aristocratic families. Which one is not influenced by aristocratic families? In the past, we needed the support of aristocratic families, but we couldn't continue. You are the co-lord of the world. I think it's better to find a way to solve the threat of aristocratic families in the future!" Pei Ji suddenly said with a solemn look on his face.

Strictly speaking, Pei Ji was also from a noble family and was a branch of the Pei family in Hedong. However, compared with the family background behind it, Pei Ji was more loyal to the Tang Dynasty, or he was more loyal to the friend Li Yuan. He knew more about the threats of the aristocratic family than anyone else. Therefore, for the sake of the Tang Dynasty, he persuaded Li Yuan not to rely on the aristocratic family, but to solve the threats of the aristocratic family to the court.

"It's not easy to talk about it. Yang Jian is such a talented and stubborn person. But if he didn't have the support of the aristocratic family, he would not be able to ascend the throne. What's more, my situation is worse than that of Yang Jian. If he didn't have the support of the aristocratic family, the world would be in chaos!" Li Yuan shook his head helplessly when he heard this.

"This... Your Majesty is right, but I am a little anxious!" Pei Ji hesitated for a moment and then lowered his head. However, he sighed in his heart: His old friend is really old, and his ambition and aggressiveness in those days has been consumed. In comparison, both the King of Qin and the Crown Prince are much stronger than their fathers. No wonder so many ministers are eager to stand in a row! (To be continued.)
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