Zhenguan Crown Prince Li Chengqian

Chapter 444 - The Grateful One - Li Shimin

The emperor was puzzled by Li Chengqian's departure and return, but when he saw Li Liyan in filial piety behind his son, the expression on his face froze instantly, and while pointing at Li Liyan, he turned his head to his son.

When he got an affirmative answer from Li Chengqian, Li Shimin said sadly: "It hurts me so much, I lost a good teacher and helpful friend!"

Li Shimin is a person with clear grievances and grievances. If he has a grudge against him, he will never use wrists. Even if it is his own brother, he will cut off the opponent's head with a knife without hesitation.

But he will never forget the people he has kindness to, let's say Xiao Yu, just because he helped him during the Wude Dynasty, Li Shimin not only made him an official and noble, but also tolerated years of domineering behavior.

Among the ministers in the court, there are not many people who can make him feel grateful. Li Chengqian's three teachers, Li Gang, Zhang Xuansu, and Qin Qiong, are definitely at the top.No one knows what Li Chengqian looks like from three feet long to before he enters the East Palace. No one knows better than him.

In Li Shimin's view, Gao Ming is like a half-filled teapot, a bottle full of panic, a cowardly character, likes to talk big, and has no responsibility. To be honest, he was really not much worse than Li Ke back then.

But since the child entered the East Palace, all the problems on his body have disappeared, and he has made many contributions to the country and the clan. It is not an exaggeration to say that he is a model for the princes of all dynasties.

Li Shimin had to admit that even at his age, he was pale in comparison, and he attributed all the changes to these three teachers.

Especially Li Gang, who is no less than a royal teacher. After summarizing the failure examples of the previous generation, he taught students in accordance with their aptitude, cleansing the spirit of Gao Ming, and allowing him to build strong self-confidence from the inside out.

Whether as an emperor or as a father, Li Shimin should thank this old man, because he trained a qualified heir for Li Tang and made outstanding contributions to the inheritance of the country. A duke is not an exaggeration at all.

Therefore, whenever the emperor rewarded his ministers at four o'clock and eight festivals, their three rewards were always the heaviest. No matter what other people gossip, Li Shimin always insisted on this point.

Sitting in the dragon chair, Li Shimin leaned his head on his hands and remained silent for a long time. It was not until Empress Changsun brought a glass of water that he regained his spirit.

A moment later, the emperor asked Li Chengqian to study ink, and while writing the imperial edict, he said: "I will posthumously present Li Gang as Sikong, Shangshu Zuopushe, Guan Guogong, and his posthumous title is Zhen, and his title will not decrease for three generations. , personally helped the spirit to Zhaoling's meritorious official auspicious land."

Hiss, Li Chengqian, who was standing by the side, gasped when he heard the emperor's posthumous decree. He originally thought that it would be good to confer a marquis, Kaifu Yitong Sansi, but he didn't expect the emperor to give him such a heavy award. Chase posthumous title.

What surprised him even more was that Zhaoling was buried with him instead of Xianling. Don't look at this small change of one word, there are many sayings in it.

According to common sense, Li Gang was admitted to the Tang Dynasty by Li Yuanen's edict, and he served as Minister of Rites and Prince Shaobao during the Wude Dynasty. After his death, Li Gang should be buried in the mausoleum after his death.

However, there are only two criteria for entering Zhaoling, one is an old minister of the Qin Palace, or one has made great contributions in the Zhenguan Dynasty, and the reason why the emperor made such a decision must be because of Li Gang's teaching him to work hard .

"Your Majesty Li Liyan, on behalf of my late father and 85 members of my family, I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness!" After hearing the emperor's imperial decree, Li Liyan kowtowed the emperor fiercely on the ground.

It can be seen from the posthumous posthumous title that the emperor had a very high opinion of his father. Not only did he posthumously bestow the positions of Sangong and Prime Minister, but he also bestowed the title of the Duke of the State, which has not diminished for three generations. What a great honor this is.

"Father Qing, you are noble, pure and elegant. Since the Wude Dynasty, you have often heard good words about governing the country. Both the late emperor and I have benefited a lot. Then, regardless of his age and frailty, he studied in the Eastern Palace for many years. He not only trained the prince, but also He spent his last efforts for the future that I, Tang, cultivated. Mere official positions and titles are not enough to show his hard work, all of which are what he deserves."

After speaking, Li Shimin got off the dragon chair and pushed open the door of the hall. A gust of cold wind blowing in instantly made the originally warm hall suddenly drop a few degrees.But Li Shimin didn't take it seriously, and while looking at the snowy sky outside with his arms crossed, he muttered: Li Wenji, Li Wenji, what a nice old man!

During the Wude Dynasty, when he heard that Li Gang was appointed as the Prince Shaobao of the Eastern Palace, Li Shimin still felt somewhat uncomfortable.

It was because Li Gang was recognized by the world as the emperor's teacher. With him as a teacher, not only could the emperor's sacred will be attributed, but also it could prove that the prince had the qualifications to be an emperor in righteousness.

It's a pity that I don't have such a blessing, so when choosing a teacher for Li Chengqian, he chose Li Gang. Even if there is no recommendation from Zhangsun Wuji, Li Shimin will invite him out.

In the past, Li Tai, who was eager to learn, wrote many times, hoping to worship under Li Gang's disciples, or to ask for advice as a disciple, but he rejected them one by one.

Why, there is no reason, this is not to say that he is afraid of Li Tai's little thoughts.It's because the old man gave a esoteric performance after the Anzhou Rebellion, clearly explaining the advantages and disadvantages of the elder princes.

From his point of view, Gao Ming is a perfect piece of jade in the rough, allowing him to carve it for several years has greatly limited his talent.

Not only do the other princes not have the talent to be emperors, but they are more likely to cause disasters. Their final destination will be their death and extermination of the country.If the emperor wanted them to spend the rest of their lives in peace, he finally cut off their imagination as soon as possible.

Otherwise, once the contradictions intensify and the seeds of hatred germinate, there will inevitably be a bloody storm after a hundred years of the emperor, even if there is no wise order, or the wise order will not work at all.

He has been in the East Palace for many years, and he knows too well the virtues of those passionate young people. It is better to say that they are ambitious young people, and they are generous people like Jing Ke. With this kind of loyal man defending the Lord, it is impossible to make sense in this respect.

Therefore, Li Gang's memorial was an important reason why the emperor weaved and cut the clan before the Shangyuan Festival. After a change in the Xuanwu Gate, Li Shimin knew the importance of people's hearts too well.

"Father, Tianhan, you should take care of your dragon body!" Just as the emperor was thinking deeply, Li Chengqian took off his cloak and put it on him. .
(End of this chapter)