Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 34 Unconvinced, there are tricks (3)

Li Chengqian's study in the East Palace

"Your Highness, Your Majesty issued an edict today that the King of Han will send Jieli as an envoy in exchange for [-] captured soldiers and civilians in Mayi." Zhang Sizheng gave a salute after finishing speaking, and retreated.

"Master Zhang, it's your turn." Li Chengqian urged Zhang Xuansu to settle down, but after hearing Zhang Sizheng's words, Zhang Xuansu thought about it.

"Master Zhang, it's because of the third brother's mission." Zhang Xuansu frowned and said, "Your Highness, the King of Han shouldn't do this. What does Cen Wenwen think? Isn't he afraid that the King of Han will not come back?"

Li Chengqian smiled: "It must be that our recent actions are too big, which has irritated the third brother. Otherwise, he would not take this risk. Cen Wenwen has always been cautious, and he must have a perfect plan. Besides, this is a good thing. It’s a pleasure to see it happen.”

Zhang Xuansu shook his head: "Your Highness, the King of Han is alert. If he is allowed to do this, His Majesty will definitely change his mind. If things go on like this, it will become a serious disaster. Your Highness must not be paralyzed and underestimate the enemy."

"Master Zhang, I agree with the third brother's actions this time. Compared with the interests of the country, our small gains and losses are nothing. Besides, I am not afraid. Since I entered the East Palace, I have been prepared. Wouldn't life be boring if there were no challenges?"

Li Chengqian's arrogance infected Zhang Xuansu, and the old man laughed heartily: "Okay, Your Highness can keep his heart, and the old minister admires it."

"It's nothing, but I really admire the courage of the third brother. After all, Jieli is a den of tigers and wolves. Not everyone has such courage." Chengqian dropped another son.

Zhang Xuansu thought for a while, and ate the third son in the right corner, "The old minister is curious about how Cen Wenwen can ensure the safety of the King of Han."

"On the front line of Dingxiang, Xue Wanche and Xie Shufang have always been friends with the third brother. Concubine Yang and Aunt Pingyang are close friends in the boudoir, and Chai Zhewei and Chai Lingwu are the third brother's confidantes. If you want to come to Chai Shao, you will not sit idly by."

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Zhang Xuansu nodded. Indeed, there are quite a few generals in the Dingxiang area who have made good friends with the King of Han. No wonder Cen Wenwen, who is so cautious, would immediately take risks.

"It seems that the King of Han's great achievement must be established. Cen Wenwen is a master of scheming, and he is extremely accurate." "Master Zhang, let's take care of our own affairs. Du He wrote a letter, and 80 tons will be sent from the south in a month. The grain purchased by Zhao and Linyi will arrive in Chang'an.

This is the war reserve ration we have prepared. Don't be careless. Chang Sun Chong is currently busy with the selection of personnel from the Ministry of Integrity. As for the industrial area and the war reserve ration depot, I will trouble Master to handle it. "

After brushing his beard, Zhang Xuansu said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't worry, the veteran will definitely handle it well. After all, this is about the army's preparations for war. Let these juniors do it. The veteran is really worried." After finishing speaking, Zhang Xuansu dropped his last son : "Your Highness, you lost."

"Indeed, but being able to redeem those common people is considered a merit. After all, they are all my subjects in the Tang Dynasty, and it is right for the father to reward the third younger brother."

Chang'an Hanwang Mansion

"Your Highness, Your Majesty has promised to use 30 dans of grain and [-] pieces of silk as bargaining chips for exchanging border residents with Xieli this time. I think it is enough." Cen Wenwen was very surprised by Li Shimin's generosity this time. It seems that the emperor Still very concerned about this son.

"Your Highness, why don't the three of us accompany you this time? If something happens, there will be someone to take care of you," Liu Shili's eldest son, Liu Yu said.

Cen Wenwen echoed from the side: "Your Highness, what Liu Yu said is reasonable, and with the addition of Zhe Wei and His Royal Highness Ling Wu, it will be absolutely safe."

Li Ke nodded and replied: "Okay, do as you say, but the father can agree and be so generous that Xiao Wang is surprised."

"Your Majesty still wishes you well, and besides, Your Majesty has a heart of loyalty and filial piety, how could Your Majesty beat His Majesty?" Chai Lingwu interjected.

Three days later, Chang'an, outside Yanxing Gate

Knowing that Li Ke is going to go to Turkic today, Li Chengqian and many officials also came to see Li Ke off.

"Third brother, it's bitterly cold in the north, so be careful along the way. This cloak is for you, brother, to keep out the cold." After speaking, he signaled Heng Lian to bring the cloak, and Li Chengqian put it on for Li Ke himself.

"Then I would like to thank His Royal Highness, the prince. I will fulfill my mission and bring back those [-] people and prevent them from being enslaved in Turkic." Brother," Li Chengqian patted Li Ke on the shoulder.

This scene of brotherhood and brotherhood made the officials who came to see him off very envious. They all said that the Tian family was ruthless, but look, His Royal Highness and the King of Han are so brotherly, it seems that the news of their discord is all fake, you Didn't you see the cloak that the prince personally put on the King of Han?It's really abominable for these talkative people to alienate the brothers of the Tian family.

Taiji Palace Chengqing Hall
Gan Yun bowed his old waist and said: "Your Majesty, the King of Han is gone. His Highness the Crown Prince went down to send him a beautiful cloak. But His Highness King Yue didn't go."

Li Shimin, who was reading the memorial, nodded: "Chengqian has always cared about the brotherhood, which is not surprising. But Qingque, who has always regarded himself as a poet, today is so disappointing. It seems that I should find him a good friend." Teacher."

Gan Yun didn't dare to accept Li Shimin's words. It would be a capital offense to separate the father and son of the Tian family. Although he was stabbed at the bottom, the knife above would be fatal.

"Pass the decree, order Kong Yingda, Yan Liben to be the king's teacher of the Yue king, and teach the Yue king poetry and etiquette."

"Your Highness, the King of Han is gone, and the crown prince went to send it off in person, and the two brothers still performed a show of brotherly friendship in front of people." Du Chuke reported to Li Tai.

Li Tai walked a few steps in the room, he couldn't figure it out, the third child is looking for death, Jieli is such a villain, he can't hold you in his hand so he can reach out.It shouldn't be so, Cen Wenwen can't see the danger in it, why is this.

Just when Li Tai was puzzled, Gan Yun conveyed Li Shimin's imperial edict.For the two teachers who fell from the sky, Li Tai was really angry, but he couldn't show it.I had no choice but to salute the two teachers respectfully.

After seeing off Gan Yun and the teacher, Li Tai went back to the study, holding the imperial decree in his hand, gnashing his teeth, it was Li Chengqian, if it wasn't for his hypocrisy, how could his father treat me like this, Hmph, you are waiting for this king to end up with you.

Seeing that Li Tai was so angry, Du Chuke stepped forward to comfort him: "Your Highness, if His Majesty didn't make it clear, it means that the old man wants to protect His Highness. Besides, the King of Han escaped death this time. If he doesn't come back, His Highness will have one less opponent. There is also one less obstacle in the main east palace."

Li Tai sighed, and sat down: "Chuke, do your job in the Ministry of Industry well, and if you do well, this king recommends you to be the servant of the left, and it is not in vain for you to spend time with this king."

"Thank you, Your Highness." For Du Chuke, Li Tai is a good master, at least better than his elder brother Du Ruhui. The eldest brother will not help him in his official career, but will only refuse, fearing that others will gossip.

(End of this chapter)