Prince of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 606 Treasury Bills
After making the decision to go on an expedition, Gao Ming immediately got busy.

After the morning court was over, he immediately returned to the East Palace to hold his daughter, and then chatted with Su Wan'er. After having lunch, he immediately went to the Datang Military Industry Department outside the city, and did not return to the palace until dark.

It was like this for half a month.

More than half a month later, Li Tai and Li Ke, who had received the order, finally rushed back to Chang'an. After receiving the news, Gao Ming directly had them called to the East Palace, and then saw them in the study.

At this time, Li Tai and Li Ke seemed to have also received the news of Li Shimin's "death", so the mental state of the two of them was not very good, especially Li Tai, who had lost a lot of weight and his eye circles were also darkened.

Seeing the two of them like this, Gao Ming immediately sighed.

"Oh, it seems that you already know the matter, so I won't talk nonsense. I let you two come back because I want you two to supervise the country!"

"This……"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Tai and Li Ke immediately glanced at each other, and they both saw surprise and doubt in each other's eyes.

The person who sent them to the capital at the beginning only told them that it was the prince's order, and did not say anything else. The two never thought that Gao Ming sent them back to the capital to let them supervise the country.

According to the normal situation, the emperor passed away, and the crown prince should be busy preparing for his enthronement, but Gao Ming hastily called the two of them back to supervise the country, so both of them were a little confused.

Seeing the puzzled looks of the two, Gao Ming sighed again.

"Hey, third, fourth, to put it bluntly, among the old man's sons, except for the three of us, the others are all sacks!"

Speaking of this, Gao Ming found that Li Ke seemed to be about to say something, but before he could speak, Gao Ming waved his hand to stop him.

"Third, I know what you want to say, but now is not the time to be modest. I asked you and fourth to come back, and I didn't mean to be polite to you. I don't have that much time to spare!"

Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Ke also understood what he meant, and bowed his hands towards him and stopped talking.

And Li Tai looked at Gao Ming with staring eyes.

"Brother, I don't supervise the country, I want to go out with the army!"

Seeing Li Tai's serious face, Gao Ming suddenly laughed, and nodded while laughing.

"Well, fourth brother, you used to like to play with power and fight for power and profit. Unexpectedly, you have matured a lot in just a few years. Not bad! However, it is my business to go out with the army, so you should stay in the capital!"

"But……"

Li Tai was obviously dissatisfied with this arrangement, but before he finished speaking, Gao Ming waved at him.

"Nothing but!"

Having said that, Gao Ming sighed again.

"Hey, fourth brother, in terms of governing the country, you are actually not as good as third child. I let you go back to Beijing because I want you to help third child suppress the situation!"

"Squeeze the field?"

Hearing this word, not only Li Tai, but even Li Ke showed doubts on their faces, obviously they didn't understand what it meant.

But Gao Ming immediately gave them an explanation.

"The third child is a concubine. Although he is capable, many people in the court refuse to accept him. If he does something like this, his hands will be restrained, which is useless to the country!"

Speaking of this, Gao Ming immediately put his hand on Li Tai's shoulder.

"But fourth child, you are different. You are the younger brother of my mother and compatriots. Many people have to weigh what you say, so I hope you can stay in Chang'an to help third child!"

"Help?" Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Tai frowned immediately, "How can I help?"

Seeing the way Li Tai frowned, Gao Ming knew he had listened to what he said, so the smile on his face increased.

"This is simple. After I leave, you will be the one who gives the orders, but I hope you will discuss with the fourth brother and listen to the fourth brother's opinions before giving the orders."

Having said this, Gao Ming was silent for a while, then gritted his teeth again.

"If... I said that if I can't come back, then fourth brother, you will ascend the throne and become emperor, and let third brother assist you, and help me take care of your sisters-in-law by the way!"

"Brother!" Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Tai stood up in shock and shook his head again and again, "Brother, what are you talking about? How dare I have such thoughts?"

As soon as Li Tai finished speaking, Li Ke also stood up.

"Yes, brother, if you don't believe me, we can accompany you on the expedition!"

Hearing what the two said and seeing their anxious looks, Gao Ming laughed again, shaking his head while laughing.

"I'm not testing you. If I don't trust you, I won't let you come back to supervise the country. Okay, sit down first!"

Having said that, Gao Ming waved his hands towards the two of them, motioning them to sit down. After they both sat down, Gao Ming opened his mouth with a serious face.

"Although the old man was killed this time, I think that with the abilities of Yibi Shekui and Ashina Helu, the old man will not be unable to come back. So I guess, the 36 countries in the Western Regions may have participated!"

"Impossible!" As soon as Gao Ming finished speaking, Li Tai shook his head, "The 36 countries in the Western Regions don't have the guts!"

As soon as Li Tai and Li Ke finished speaking, Li Ke also nodded.

"I also think that the 36 countries in the Western Regions don't have the guts!"

Hearing what the two said, Gao Ming smiled and shook his head.

"I hope so too, but there is no news now, so I can only speculate boldly. I think there may be three reasons for the old man's failure."

Having said that, Gao Ming stretched out three fingers towards Li Tai and Li Ke.

"First, Yibi Shekui and Ashina Helu colluded with Tubo, second, the Great Food Kingdom joined the war, and third, Yibi Shekui and Ashina Helu colluded with the 36 countries of the Western Regions!"

Hearing Gao Ming's three speculations, Li Ke shook his head first.

"Tubo has just made peace with my Tang Dynasty, so it is absolutely impossible to turn against us. The Great Food Kingdom has a good relationship with my Datang, and even sent tribute at the beginning of the year. The Great Food Kingdom has never had any conflicts with my Datang, so it is impossible to be with my Datang Enemy, as for the 36 countries in the Western Regions..."

Having said that, Li Ke stopped talking, obviously he was not sure either.

Seeing this scene, Gao Ming opened his mouth again.

"What the fourth brother said is right. I also think that Tubo and the Great Food Kingdom are unlikely to be enemies of our Tang Dynasty at this time, but it is impossible for a single Western Turkic to cause the disastrous defeat of our Tang Dynasty's hundreds of thousands of heavenly soldiers. Then the suspicion of the 36 countries in the Western Regions It's big!"

Having said that, Gao Ming immediately looked at Li Ke and Li Tai, and then nodded towards them.

"So, this time I will probably face a fierce battle, but I must fight this battle, not only for the old man, but also for the future of my Datang, so after I leave, Datang will be handed over to you !"

"Brother!" Hearing Gao Ming's words, Li Ke and Li Tai immediately bowed to Gao Ming and saluted, "Brother must be disappointed!"

"Good brother!" Seeing the seriousness of the two, Gao Ming nodded in satisfaction, "With your words, I am relieved, then tomorrow I will set off for Luoyang, and Chang'an City will be entrusted to you! "

"yes, Sir!"

(End of this chapter)