Datang: Begin with Li Shimin as a father

Chapter 198 The ups and downs of life are nothing more than this...

Fang Xiang and Du Xiang's resourcefulness needless to say.

Wei Zheng is definitely not an ordinary person.

Moreover, he is also the father-in-law of King Qin.

Hey, something is wrong!
King Qin's father-in-law, going to be the prince's teacher?

Li Tai's eyes narrowed instantly.

It would be understandable if Fang Xiang and Du Xiang went to assist the prince.

Wei Zheng also went to assist the prince, which is really unacceptable and understandable.

There must be something strange in it, and it is a big one.

Li Tai even felt a sense of conspiracy.

Du He, Wei Shuyu and Li Deju were entrusted with important tasks.

Ma Zhou and Cen Wenwen were appointed prime ministers.

The only thing that comforted Li Tai was Cen Wenwen's promotion to prime minister.

After all, Cen Wenwen has always been behind the scenes, making suggestions for himself.

Thinking of this, Li Tai immediately ordered people to prepare congratulatory gifts.

He got into the carriage and went straight to Cen Wenwen's mansion.

"Congratulations, Prime Minister Cen, congratulations, Prime Minister Cen!"

Li Tai stepped into Cen Wenwen's mansion and delivered the congratulatory gift with his own hands.

"Thank you, Your Highness King Wei, for letting Your Highness spend."

Cen Wenwen warmly invited Wei Wang Li Tai to sit in the living room.

"Sir, what do you think about the matters above the court today?"

Li Tai had a serious tone and attitude of asking for advice.

"Your Highness means that Prime Minister Du Xiang and Wei Zheng should go and assist His Highness the Crown Prince."

Li Tai nodded solemnly when he heard the words, and waited quietly for Cen Wenwen to give different opinions and opinions.

"Your Highness, there is something strange about this matter. I am still very puzzled and puzzled."

"Your Majesty can let Fang Xiang and Du Xiang assist His Highness the Crown Prince together, which is already shocking enough."

"I didn't expect that even Wei Zheng was sent. Who is Wei Zheng? The father-in-law of His Highness King Qin."

"His Majesty King Qin's identity has never been made public by His Majesty before he was canonized as King Qin, and this disclosure made him King Qin..."

"Your Highness, the title of King Qin is not so important. If he is just the eldest son of a concubine who has no advantage in the road to succession, His Majesty canonize King Qin. Obviously, he has high hopes for him."

"In fact, His Highness King Qin's various contributions are worthy of the title of King Qin. Your Highness, the redeemer said bluntly. At that time, I also thought that His Majesty had the heart to appoint King Qin as the crown prince."

"Facts have proved that His Majesty's mind is the most difficult to fathom. After His Royal Highness King Qin married Princess Qin, he continued to return to the Western Regions."

"On the same day, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince led an army to go out to defeat Goguryeo and conquer Baekje. Soon after returning to Chang'an City, he suffered from foot disease."

"His Highness also seized this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win the Sacred Heart in one fell swoop..."

"Sigh, the one who never thought of curing the crown prince's foot disease turned out to be King Qin..."

"Yesterday when the prince returned to Chang'an City, His Majesty's series of operations are really puzzling. Not only the ministers can't understand it, but almost none of the officials can understand His Majesty's true intentions."

"Your Majesty asked Prime Minister Du to withdraw from the court to assist the crown prince, which undoubtedly showed his determination to succeed the crown prince. However, His Majesty arranged for another Wei Zheng, which made things very confusing..."

Hearing this, Li Tai nodded with a smile. Cen Wenwen's analysis hit the nail on the head, and it was almost exactly the same as what he had imagined.

If Cen Wenwen and Li Tai found out that the crown prince Li Chengqian begged His Majesty to let Wei Zheng be the crown prince's protector, I don't know how they would feel.

"Please help me, sir. Yesterday, Qing Que's haste made Fu Huang Longyan furious."

"I originally wanted to watch a lively and good show, but was severely reprimanded by my father."

Because Cen Wenwen was not there when the prince beat the Tubo envoy violently yesterday.

So, Li Tai told the cause and effect again.

"Your Highness, it's alright. It's just a slip of the tongue. Go before Your Majesty and the Empress. I'll just admit my mistake and pass."

"The most important thing right now, His Highness must send someone to do it immediately. It would be best if His Highness can go there in person!"

After hearing Cen Wenwen's words, Li Tai immediately became serious.

"Please tell me sir!"

Cen Wenwen lowered his voice and whispered a few words into Li Tai's ear.

When Li Tai heard this, his expression brightened immediately.

"Thank you for reminding me, sir. The students will go outside the city and wait in person. I hope I can make it in time."

Li Tai got up to leave, and Cen Wenwen naturally sent him out of the mansion.

.........

On Suzaku Avenue.

A carriage moved slowly.

In the carriage, there was an old man with white hair, his face was full of loneliness.

The carriage drove out of Mingde Gate, and the old man got off the carriage and glanced back at Chang'an City.

Eyes full of reluctance and unwillingness.

I am afraid that I will never have the chance to fulfill my lifelong long-cherished wish.

The setting sun stretched the old man's back very long.

"Oh...that's all, that's all..."

The old man sighed, took one last look at Chang'an City, and turned back to the carriage.

"Student Li Tai, I met Grand Master Li."

Just as the old man was about to lift his feet to board the carriage, a voice rang in his ears.

That's right, this old man is none other than Li Gang, the crown prince and grand master.

Li Gang is well-known in later generations and has the reputation of the prince's killer.

After all, none of the grand masters who served as three princes succeeded in enthroning as a great treasure.

Created an astonishing feat that has never been seen before, and has never been seen since.

Hearing Li Tai's words, Li Gang suddenly turned around and raised his head.

"His Royal Highness, why are you here?"

"Students came to see you off. Although you are the prince and grand teacher, the students are also fortunate to have listened to your lectures. You are a great talent, and Qingque has always admired him..."

What Li Tai said completely moved Li Gang.

People!

When you are most frustrated, it is the easiest time to be moved, and also the easiest time to be swayed by emotions.

Li Gang never expected that His Royal Highness just sent himself out of the palace.

But Wei Wang Li Tai was outside Chang'an, waiting to see him off.

"Your Highness, it just snowed heavily yesterday, and it's so cold outside, how can Li Gang let His Highness wait outside the city."

"Mr. is serious. In the hearts of the students, the master will always be the most talented master. After learning that the father asked Fang Xiang Du and Wei Zheng to assist the crown prince, the students knew that today might be the day when the master left... "

"So, His Highness has been waiting here for a long time?"

After listening to Li Gang's words, Li Tai said solemnly.

"If you are lucky enough to see Mr., even if you have to wait for three days and three nights, so what?"

Li Tai's words brought tears to Li Gang's eyes.

Heartwarming, really heartwarming.

Li Gang, who was already feeling cool in his heart, instantly felt a warm current flowing through his heart.

"His Royal Highness's thoughts, Li Gang will always remember them in his heart."

"Today's events are enough to comfort Li Gang for the rest of his life. Your Highness, it's getting dark. Li Gang bids farewell..."

When Li Gang finished speaking, he turned around and was about to go to the carriage.

"Do you have to leave, sir? Do you have to leave Chang'an City, sir?"

Li Tai's words made Li Gang stop in an instant, turned around, and spoke.

"Your Highness, where can I go if I don't leave? Chang'an City is the most prosperous place in the world, no one would be willing to leave easily."

Hearing this, Li Tai smiled and said.

"Would you like to accompany the students to Prince Wei's Mansion, sir?"

"Students have never had the opportunity to listen to the teacher's teachings every day. Today, I would like to ask the teacher to give the students this opportunity, so that the students have the opportunity to study hard with the teacher."

I have to say that Li Tai's words are really good.

There is no underestimation at all, Li Gang who has just been removed from the aura of the crown prince and grand master, and has fallen into the trough of frustration in life.

And the words were full of pleas.

Hearing this, Li Gang stared at Li Tai and asked.

"Your Majesty's great kindness, Li Gang will always remember it in his heart. If Li Gang stays behind, I'm afraid it's His Majesty, His Majesty will not be able to explain it!"

After listening to Li Gang's words, Li Tai knew that the matter was over.

"Sir, don't worry too much, hurry up and go back to the Wei Palace with the students, it's freezing outside, it's really cold..."

"Father, the students have their own explanations, so you can rest assured, sir."

"Please, sir, go with the students!"

Li Tai supported Li Gang, and went to his car.

Li Gang's carriage was naturally driven by the servants brought by King Wei.

Back at the Wei Palace, Li Tai placed Li Ganghao in the Literature Museum.

And arrange two servant girls to serve Li Gang specially.

After thinking about it for a while, Li Tai took his car and went straight to the palace.

If he didn't tell his father about leaving Li Gang behind, once his father found out, he would definitely feel resentment in his heart.

When Li Tai arrived at the palace, it was already dark.

Seeing that the curfew was approaching, Li Tai rushed over. Li Shimin knew that he must have something important to report.

"Father, queen mother. Yesterday, it was Qingque who was not good. Qingque was quick to talk, and the elder brother was not with us all the time. Qingque has always called the prince's brother as the eldest brother..."

Like a child who made a mistake, Li Tai drooped his head aggrievedly in front of Li Shimin and Empress Changsun.

Li Shimin looked at Empress Changsun, and found that Empress Changsun happened to be looking at him too.

The two smiled at each other.

"Okay, father and mother, I don't want to have a next time."

"Work hard to write a book and write a biography. Father and mother are still waiting for your "Kuo Dizhi" to come out soon!"

"My son, I would like to follow the teachings of my father and mother."

"I have something to do, and I have to report it to my father and mother."

"It's okay to say something."

After listening to Li Tai's words, Li Shimin spoke kindly.

"Royal father, queen mother. On the way to the imperial palace, I ran into Li Gang and Grand Master Li just now. I know that now he has stepped down as the prince and grand master."

"I have heard that Li Gang is brilliant and talented. Just now I saw him looking downcast and somewhat disappointed. My minister felt compassion and told him not to leave Chang'an city..."

Hearing this, Li Shimin's eyes were like flames, he went straight to Li Tai, and asked.

"Qingque, what do you mean, you want to keep Li Gang in Wei Wangfu?"

"Father, you have always governed with kindness, and you have always treated meritorious ministers with great appreciation. Li Gang has worked hard to teach the prince for many years, and there is hard work without credit. If you leave Chang'an City like this, I am afraid that the hearts of scholars and lofty ideals in the world will be chilled..."

hiss!
Li Tai's words made Li Shimin gasp, and even Empress Changsun's eyes lit up.

"Erlang, what Qingque said is not without reason."

"Grand Master Li can be said to be the prince and grand master of the three dynasties. He has a great reputation among the people. If he leaves like this, it will be difficult to silence the people..."

Li Shimin frowned when he heard this, and after thinking for a while, Li Shimin stared at Li Tai and said.

"Good, great good..."

"Qing Que is right, Father is very pleased, Qing Que has a long-term perspective, and knows that he is thinking of Father."

"If it wasn't for Qingque's reminder, I would have almost ruined my reputation for the rest of my life."

"Qing Que, please comfort Li Gang. If he is willing to stay in the Wei Palace, let him stay. In a few days, Father will spare time to visit him..."

"Father is sage, and sons and servants would like to obey father's orders."

After Li Tai left, Li Shimin also left the Lizheng Palace.

Tonight, he will inquire carefully about the two guards who followed the prince to the Western Regions.

Those two were Baiqisi's spies, and the name of this trip was to escort the prince, but they actually went there with an oracle.

In the imperial study, Li Shimin sat upright.

Li Junxian, the commander of Baiqisi, brought two spies of Baiqisi.

After the two saluted and paid homage, they were seated by Li Shimin.

Li Shimin, who was full of hope, looked disappointed after some inquiries.

Important information, all the news that they want to know, the two of them did not find out.

"Your Majesty, there is really nothing you can do. Except for His Highness the Crown Prince who was invited away by His Highness King Qin, our hundreds of guards have been eating and living together, surrounded by soldiers guarding, and there is no chance to go out at all."

Li Shimin stood up when he heard the words, brat, are you playing this game for me?
Li Shimin asked about loneliness and had to let the two retreat.

"Jun Xian, what do you think?"

"Your Majesty, this subordinate thinks that His Royal Highness the Prince of Qin should be in Luntai City, and he has made a new invention. In order to keep the secret, he restricts the free travel of His Royal Highness's guards."

Li Shimin nodded when he heard the words, and said.

"Jun Xian, what you say makes sense."

"Jun Xian, do you still remember what the crown prince said yesterday when he said that Tang Jun took over Tubo?"

After hearing Li Shimin's question, Li Junxian also frowned.

Yesterday, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince talked a lot in the place where the Tubo envoy lived, which made Li Junxian feel a bit of a headache.

Suddenly, Li Junxian's eyes lit up, and he spoke.

"Your Majesty, His Highness the Crown Prince said that before he left Luntai City, His Highness the King of Qin had just received a letter from Feige..."

From Li Junxian's mouth, it is undoubtedly confirmed that Li Shimin did not hear wrong at that time.

"Jun Xian, can Feige pass the book?"

"Returning to Your Majesty, this subordinate has heard rumors that Jiangnan Dao occasionally has a flying pigeon to deliver a letter, but has never witnessed it with his own eyes."

Li Shimin frowned, pacing back and forth in the imperial study.

Li Junxian knew that every time this was the time for His Majesty to seriously think about the problem.

Therefore, Li Junxian stood quietly aside.

"Jun Xian, are there many flying pigeons in Chang'an City?"

After a while, Li Shimin stopped pacing and asked.

"Returning to Your Majesty, there are indeed a lot of flying pigeons in Chang'an City, not only high-ranking officials and dignitaries, but even common people are feeding them."

Li Shimin nodded and said suddenly.

"Jun Xian, have you ever noticed that there are flying pigeons flying out of Wei Zheng's mansion?"

Li Junxian was obviously taken aback when he heard the words, and then replied truthfully.

"Your Majesty, your subordinates have never noticed."

Li Shimin started pacing back and forth again, there must be a demon when things go wrong, Wei Zheng's latest abnormality made Li Shimin very puzzled.

Where is the problem?
"Pass down the order to closely monitor the surroundings of the Wei Mansion. Once there are flying pigeons flying out, they must be shot. If there are flying pigeons that land in the Wei Mansion, immediately inform me of the news."

Li Junxian immediately took the order respectfully and left.

(End of this chapter)