Emperor Zhenguan

Lizheng Hall.

This palace has not changed much since it was founded in the Tang Dynasty, and it is still so old and simple.The emperor never asked anyone to renovate it, but let craftsmen repair it.As time went by, the majesty of the owner of Tai Chi Palace became more and more serious. This simple and somewhat dilapidated palace not only did not give people the feeling of being cheap, but also became more sacred and unbearable.

On this day, Prince Li Chengzhao brought several brothers to the front of the palace to wait for the emperor to summon him.The princes who were present were all princes who had already sealed the king and opened the mansion.They are the eldest son of the emperor Li Chengjing, the king of An, the second son of the emperor, Li Chengyan, the king of Yi, the third son of the emperor, Li Chenglie, the king of Qing, the fifth son of the emperor, Li Chengjing, the king of Ji, and the sixth son of the emperor, Li Chengying, the king of Lai.And, Li Chengxuan, the seventh son of King Long, was conferred the title of Prince Long because his elder brother was the prince before he reached the age of fifteen.

With more and more concubines in Li Zhiyun's harem, there are also more and more sons, as well as several newborn daughters.To be honest, Li Zhiyun can't remember exactly how many sons he has, but he only knows that there are more than 20 sons.Because of the government, how could Li Zhiyun take care of so many sons, the ones he was most impressed with were the first batch of sons born.

But the daughters, he remembered more clearly.

Since the establishment of the crown prince, Li Zhiyun devoted most of his father's love to the crown prince.For the other sons, he only had time to ask one or two questions.It's not that he is biased, but that's the reality.He is only one person, it is impossible to take care of so many sons in two parts.

Since the emperor abandoned the habit of conferring the title of great king on the princes during the Warring States Period, the ministers actually did not know which son the emperor preferred.I can only make unrealistic speculation based on the titles of the princes.

For example, King Yi and King Qing both belong to the state names of Guannei Dao, and another example is King Long, which is also the state name of Guannei Dao.Based on this, the ministers speculated that the prince who can be named as the king by the Daozhou in Guannei must be more favored.

To be honest, this kind of speculation is baseless and has no nutritional value.Some people think that which state should be more prosperous should determine which prince is more favored by the emperor.But there's no use in guessing, the crown prince has already been registered, so what's the use of guessing.

As for the unscrupulous ministers, there is no shortage of malicious speculations. In the future, the emperor will definitely support a few princes to fight the prince, and regain the balance trick of the emperor Gaozu.Maybe, there will be a king like "King Qin" and "King Jin" at that time.

However, these are groundless guesses, without any practical significance, and can only be regarded as casual chats.

"Ha~" Li Chengying yawned, looking sluggish.Standing next to King Yi and King Qing, he looked out of place.Because he is thin, fair and rosy complexion, very "beautiful" appearance, he has the title of the most beautiful man in Chang'an.Compared with his two elder brothers, he was like a scholar standing beside two strong men, which was very disharmonious.

In fact, King Yi and King Qing were also very displeased with Li Chengying's way of life.

"Liulang, yesterday, the emperor had already greeted us in advance, and asked our brothers to enter the palace today to discuss important matters. You are not in good spirits now, you must have just come from Pingkangfang." Yi Wang Li Chengyan frowned and taught.

Li Chengying was familiar with poetry and books since he was a child. He knew nothing about military tactics and had no talent, but he was very talented in poetry and poetry. He was once praised by the emperor as "Li Jiawen Mo'er".In addition, he not only knows how to write poems and songs, but also is proficient in calligraphy and painting, so he is also well-known in today's literary world.

However, as a literati, his private life is not very easy. Li Chengying has been in various singing and dancing halls in Chang'an all year round. It is needless to mention the romance, mainly because of his unrestrained drinking.The emperor had beaten this son more than once, but Li Chengying had developed a habit, and now that he was canonized as the king to leave the palace and open the mansion, it was even more impossible to control him.Now the name of Lai Wang Li Chengying is mentioned in the court, except for the censor or the censor.Because the censor had nothing to do, he impeached King Lai and went to the singing and dancing hall all the year round, which hurt the face of the Tian family.

Li Chengying completely inherited his father in terms of thick-skinned, and didn't care about the impeachment of him by the censor at all, and just went his own way.

Hearing King Yi's words, Li Chengying rolled his eyes, "Little brother has no strength to restrain a chicken, and I don't want to discuss any important matters at all. With this time, why not write more novels and earn some money for drinks."

Well, he is now also a well-known novelist in Chang'an, mainly writing martial arts tales.As for these inspirations, he got them from listening to his old father telling stories when he was a child.The latest "Biography of the Heroes of the Tang Dynasty" directly changed the names of the various celebrities in the dynasty, and even added mythological elements to the novel, which is likely to develop in the direction of the list of gods.

As a result, he became famous, and many ministers secretly gave him money as a finishing touch when they saw the novel. They had no other requirements, but mainly hoped that Li Chengying could write them more perfectly, preferably later. Can become a fairy.

Yes, in the heyday of the Tang Dynasty, some people have already started seeking immortality and Taoism.Everyone wants to enjoy wealth and honor all the time. This little thought has existed in all dynasties.The emperor has suppressed this situation, so it is currently under control.The reason for the emperor's suppression is also very simple, for fear that these guys who want to be zombies will distort the atmosphere and eventually become the Wei Jin metaphysics.

However, then again, it is also a good thing for the emperor for those ministers who are about to retire to seek immortality and visit Taoism.Energy is something that still needs to find a place to use it, so as not to think wildly at home all day long, that would be bad.

Li Chengyan was a little unhappy, and was about to teach him a lesson, but Li Chengying said again: "Don't talk about those big truths, I don't listen to big truths, so save your energy."

"Enough." Li Chengzhao interrupted the upcoming dispute, "This is not a school ground or Pingkangfang, this is the Lizheng Palace."

When the crown prince spoke, Li Chengyan and Li Chengying were still very face-saving, and immediately shut up and stopped arguing.

In fact, the relationship between these brothers is average.There is no other reason, the main reason is that they are busy. When they were young, they had no time to study and play. When they grow up, they have their own affairs. To a certain extent, they are still competitors, and their relationship cannot be said to be very good.

They couldn't fight, mainly because of the establishment of the crown prince.The prince has it all, so what are you still fighting for? Do you want to be punished by your old father?

"Fourth brother, father is looking for us, what's the matter?" Li Chengjing, the fifth son of the emperor, asked.

Among the saint's sons, the prince is the most eye-catching, not only because of his noble status, but also because he has been smart since he was a child.And Ji Wang Li Chengjing is the one who is more hidden among the princes.In other words, among the first batch of sons born under Li Zhiyun's knees, Li Chengjing belonged to the relatively unknown one.

The reason for this is mainly because of two points.First, the existence of Li Chengjing's biological mother, Yang Zhaoyi, was rarely mentioned because of the queen.Second, Li Chengjing has been in a very strange situation since childhood.He is ordinary in study and taciturn, even when the emperor personally takes care of him, he is also very calm.In other words, he has been living a very ordinary life.

Because of this, few people noticed this brother.

But the prince is not in this list.He replied softly: "The Western Regions are pacified, I think I was asking my brother about the governance strategy. Wulang, you have always been prudent, and this time the test of the father and the emperor, I am looking forward to your performance."

Li Chengjing's eyes drooped slightly, "Fourth brother was joking, I'm not prudent, I'm just a slow learner."

"Hehe." Li Chengzhao smiled inexplicably.

Hearing the sound, Li Chengjing bowed his head slightly, half of that emperor-like face was quietly hidden in the darkness.