First Minister of the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 456
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Li Shimin's face was pale, and he went straight to Duan Lun's mansion as if he was seriously injured.

Duan Lun has a sharp personality and a wide range of friends. Li Shimin has a very good relationship with him, but Duan Lun seems to be careless, but in fact he is the same type of person as Cheng Zhijie.

In short, he is not just close to Li Shimin, he can get along with anyone, he can call Li Shimin a brother and brother on the front foot, and he can also exchange cups with Li Jiancheng on the back foot. Such a person will not express his opinion easily.

Duan Lun was lying on the couch with a splint tied to his legs, and sighed to Princess Gaomi: "The prince is finished this time, why do you think he is so unwise."

Princess Gaomi ranked fourth, younger than Li Jiancheng and older than Li Shimin.

Hearing this, his expression was even more dejected, "Since ancient times, the royal family has rarely had family affection. I thought my brothers and sisters were in harmony, but I didn't expect that they would meet each other at war."

Princess Gaomi married her eldest grandson Xiaozheng for the first time, and gave birth to a daughter, who married a son of the Duan family. The eldest grandson Xiaozheng died of illness.

Before Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin started fighting, the brothers and sisters of the Li family were really harmonious and friendly. This may be the influence of the love between Li Yuan, the Dou family, and the Wan family. Even before the fighting, the Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin brothers were brothers and sisters Christine, brotherly love.

Just when the husband and wife were feeling emotional, the guard came to report: King Qin is visiting.

Duan Lun was stunned for a moment, and with a clear mind, he quickly understood Li Shimin's intentions, looked at Princess Gaomi and praised, "It's not wrong for the crown prince to lose to King Qin."

Princess Gaomi didn't know why, so she just stepped forward to help, "Come on, I'll help Mr. Lang go out."

"No", Duan Lun waved his hand and refused, "Just lie here and let King Qin come in."

Princess Gaomi frowned, this was not in line with etiquette, Duan Lun continued: "I suffered this innocent disaster for no reason, the King of Qin came to express his apology, how can I not appreciate it, the princess will bring him here."

Princess Gaomi seemed to understand but did not understand, so she had to follow suit.

Sure enough, after introducing Li Shimin into the bedroom, Li Shimin stepped forward and held Duan Lun's hand tightly and said with guilt: "It's all because I was implicated by me, which caused my brother-in-law to suffer. Shimin feels guilty."

Duan Lun struggled to get up when he heard the words, and said straightly: "Your Majesty's words are serious, this kind of thing happened is not what you and I wanted, and your Majesty should rest in the palace to recuperate."

Li Shimin shook his head, "Brother-in-law was injured because of me, I feel really sorry if I don't visit him personally."

Hearing these words, Duan Lun knew that this was mostly a "routine" condolence, but there was still a warm current in his heart.

"Brother-in-law recovers at ease", Li Shimin tucked the quilt over Duan Lun with his own hands, "I will come to see you in a few days, and when you recover, I will hold a banquet with wine and punish myself with three cups as an apology."

As the future heir, Li Shimin's achievement is really speechless, and Duan Lun is really moved.

After sending Li Shimin away, Duan Lun pondered for a long time before saying: "The princess has prepared pen and ink for me, and I want to play."

After Li Shimin left Ji Guogong's mansion, he breathed a sigh of relief. Youzhi's trick to buy people's hearts is really wonderful. He can clearly feel Duan Lun's change of heart.

"Your Majesty, do you want to go back to the palace?" Zhang Anan, the servant, led the horse and asked, "Your wound has not healed yet, so don't jolt any more."

"No", Li Shimin shook his head and said, "Go and see Dao Li, I heard he was the most seriously injured."

Li Daoli was named Gaoping County King. He was the great-grandson of Tang Taizu Li Hu, the grandson of Yong Wang Li Hui, the son of Gaoping King Li Shao, and was Li Shimin's younger brother according to his seniority.

Although Li Daoli's ability is average, his interpersonal relationship is not ordinary, because his uncle Yong'an King Li Xiaoji died in battle, he adopted Li Xiaoji as his heir, and inherited the political legacy of Yong'an King. His direct brother is Rencheng King Li Daozong, The younger brother is Li Daoxing, the king of Guangning.

When Li Shimin rode his horse to Gaoping Prince's Mansion, Gao Chong did not go back to the mansion, and went straight to Huaiyang Palace to look for Li Daoxuan.

After Li Shimin visited Li Daoli, Li Daozong, Chai Shao and others one by one, the moon was already in the sky, "Let's go and see Daoxuan".

Among the clan kings, Li Daoxuan is Li Shimin's most loyal younger brother. He has followed Li Shimin since he was a child to fight in the north and south, and his relationship is extraordinary. Li Shimin did not regard Li Daoxuan as an outsider, so he came to visit him last.

When he came to Huaiyang Prince's Mansion, Li Shimin didn't need to be notified, he went directly to the backyard and shouted, "Daoxuan, get up, I know you are still awake."

Li Daoxuan opened the door with a wry smile on his face, and came to the courtyard, "Second brother is going to visit other people, so why bother to come here?"

Li Shimin frowned, "How do you know I went to other places?"

Li Daoxuan knew he had made a slip of the tongue, so he just smiled and said: "The secret of heaven must not be revealed."

Li Shimin was skeptical, nodded and said: "Seeing how you are alive and kicking, I am relieved. I heard from Gao Youzhi that you have suffered several traumas, which really scared me. I will ask the imperial doctor to take good care of you. You are young and don't take care of your body. Wait for your age." You'll know you're wrong when you grow up."

Li Daoxuan scratched his head, and said awkwardly: "I may believe what others say, but second brother, you have suffered no less injuries than me."

Li Shimin kicked over immediately, the two brothers laughed and cursed, very harmonious, it can be said that they are brothers and friends in the true sense.

"You will be 21 after the new year. I fought everywhere with me in the past few years, and I didn't even bother to marry you. Later, my second brother will find you a good wife, and I will keep you looking for a good wife." Li Shimin patted Li Daoxuan on the shoulder. sighed.

Li Daoxuan smiled indifferently: "Let the second brother decide, but I still want to go out to fight, this city of Chang'an is so boring."

His parents had long since passed away, and his father, Henan Wang Li Zhi, had no real brothers, so everything was decided by Li Shimin.

"Don't worry, you are indispensable for battle," Li Shimin scolded with a smile.

After sending Li Shimin away, Li Daoxuan returned to his room, only to see his younger brother Li Daoming reading his unfinished memorial at the desk.

"Brother, do you want to join the joint name book?" Li Daoming, who was only nine years old and already literate, asked in surprise.

"It's time for the crown prince to abdicate." Li Daoxuan nodded and said, "Second brother is versatile in both civil and military affairs. He treats our brothers so kindly, so we must fully support second brother."

Although Li Daoxuan was brave and good at fighting, his father, Li Zhi, stayed out of office all his life and devoted himself to his studies.

In the early morning of the next day, Li Daoxuan put his name on the letter and went straight to find Huaian Wang Li Shentong. Li Shentong had always been friendly with Li Shimin, and he signed and stamped without hesitation.

With this beginning, Li Daozong, king of Rencheng, Li Daoli, king of Gaoping, Li Daoxing, king of Guangning, and Li Deliang, king of Xinxing, signed their names one after another.

(End of this chapter)