Back to Tang Dynasty to be Emperor

It was on the seventh day of the first lunar month that Li Ke ended his social and entertainment activities in Chang'an City.From the first to the sixth day of junior high school, he would visit the clan's uncles one by one, his teachers Cen Wenwen and Chu Suiliang, as well as the court ministers who had close ties with him.At the same time, he also had to receive Sun Fujia, Di Zhixun, Deng Tongda, Zuo Yi and others who came to visit him in the mansion. It can be said that he has been very busy these days.Today I can finally rest in Fuchu.Sitting on the couch in the side hall drinking the tea Lan'er made for him, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.Li Ke was enjoying a moment of tranquility when Yingwei reported outside the door that Miss Changsun asked to see her.Li Ke was overjoyed, and quickly ordered someone to invite Changsun Bingning to the study.The eldest grandson Bingning missed Li Ke very much after not seeing him for more than ten days, and the same was true for Li Ke. When the two met at this time, it was inevitable that they would confide in each other, and before they knew it, the time had come to Youshi.Li Ke learned from Changsun Bingning that because of Changsun Huan's affairs, Mrs. Changsun has been in poor health recently and is very depressed.And Changsun Bingning couldn't stay in the mansion for too long because she had to take care of Mrs. Changsun, and she left only after the two of them had dinner in the side hall at Li Ke's insistence.After Changsun Bingning left, Li Ke felt somewhat heavy when he thought of Mrs. Changsun who was seriously ill.He wondered if the methods he used against Changsun Huan were too harsh.However, when he thought of Changsun Wuji framing and persecuting him after Li Zhi ascended the throne, the depression in his heart disappeared.War is the continuation of politics through a means, so why isn't the mutual killing of politicians another expression of their own politics?The atmosphere of the Spring Festival faded a lot on the eighth day of the first lunar month, and the annual leave of Tang officials also came to an end. Today happened to be the second year of Zhenguan, and it was the first morning court of the new year.Standing on the main hall of the Taiji Hall, Li Ke's spirit has not been in the court hall since everyone shouted long live to salute Li Shimin, and he was thinking about today's changes in the court situation.At today's court meeting, he saw two people in the ranks of the generals class, Li Jing, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, and Li Daozong, the famous general of the clan.In the past, Li Jing fought abroad all the year round. Even when there was no war, he was not in Chang'an all the year round. Instead, he commanded the entire northern frontier army of the Tang Dynasty at the border, resisting the separatist forces from Turks, Tuyuhun and Shuofang Liang Shidu.Appearing in court today is definitely not as simple as attending the first court meeting of the new year.There is also Li Daozong, the famous general of the clan, who is only 28 years old now. He is another general in the Li Tang clan who is capable of recruiting and fighting after Li Xiaogong. It is certainly not an accidental phenomenon in the court.The main issues discussed in the Tang Dynasty in the new year are firstly the summary of previous years' work, such as the performance appraisal and promotion of officials, the tax revenue and expenditure of the treasury, and the expenditure of the army.But Li Ke didn't listen to these questions at all, because all he could think about now was the abnormal phenomenon of Li Jing and Li Daozong appearing in the court.The court meeting lasted until noon.After the dynasty was over, Li Ke wanted to make friends with Li Jing and Li Daozong, but unexpectedly, both of them were called by Li Shimin to the Liangyi Hall to discuss matters, which made Li Ke very depressed, so he could only leave the palace dejectedly.Ma Zhou, who returned to the King's Mansion of Han, found Li Ke feeling a little disappointed and asked the reason. Li Ke told Ma Zhou what he saw Li Jing and Li Daozong in the court hall.Ma Zhou thought for a long time but couldn't come up with a reason. He could only analyze that Li Jing and Li Daozong might want to enter the court as officials and leave the frontier army.Li Ke thought for a long time and felt that there was only one explanation, so he stopped entangled in this matter.Ma Zhou knew that even if he knew the result of the change in the court situation, it would be difficult for him to change his itinerary, so instead of worrying about it, he might as well just wait for the change and wait for the result.Therefore, Li Ke and Ma Zhou chatted for a few words and did not delve into the matter.After Ma Zhou left, Li Ke returned to his study and began to think about how to establish a relationship with Li Jing. Thinking of Li Jing's reputation and prestige in the Tang military, he couldn't help but be moved.The person who can be called the god of war by the soldiers of the Tang Dynasty is not only able to get such a title because of his strong military command, but also his personal charm.The personal charm of the commander lies in his martial arts cultivation, he can keep calm in the cruel war, command the battle calmly, he will not be proud when he wins, and he can make soldiers respect and trust him in the predicament of failure.Therefore, the question Li Ke is thinking about now is how to get along with Li Jing after he returns to Beijing to take up his post.It's not that he didn't want to be Li Jing's student.Just like Li Ji, he is Li Jing's student.It's just that this kind of thinking is obviously very unrealistic. My sensitive identity is enough to make Li Jing, who is good at protecting his life, shy away, let alone the battle for the reserve position.

Li Ke thought for a long time in the study but couldn't think of any good idea to deliberately approach Li Jing, so he could only sigh slightly and stop pushing himself.As the saying goes, when the moon is full, it will lose, and when the water is full, it will overflow.Now that I have made Li Chengqian and Li Tai very jealous, if I get in touch with Li Jing again, let alone them, even Li Shimin probably won't make it easier for me!It's better to push the boat with the current and wait for it!Thinking of this, Li Ke felt a lot more relaxed, leaned on the chair and fell asleep unconsciously.

After the meeting of the Eighth Dynasty, Li Ke has been waiting in the Han Palace, waiting for Li Shimin to punish him. To put it bluntly, he was waiting for Li Shimin's order to send him to Bingzhou.During this period, besides reading books in the mansion, he practiced sword, and went to the palace to accompany Concubine Yang and his three younger brothers and sisters.He had no other ideas, he just wanted to spend his last few days in Chang'an getting together with them.

On the day of the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month, Li Ke stayed in the mansion from morning to night. He no longer had the interest to play, and wanted to spend the last Lantern Festival in Chang'an in the mansion.What he didn't expect was that the eldest grandson Bingning paid a sudden visit and asked him to accompany him to the Lantern Festival.Naturally, Li Ke would not refuse the eldest grandson Bingning's request, and the two came out of the Han Palace towards Zhuque Street.

Li Ke and Changsun Bingning walked to Zhuque Street side by side, and they didn't say a word when they left Han Palace.There were many people watching the lanterns on Suzaku Street, and the guard in black could only sneak into the crowd to secretly protect Li Ke's safety.

Li Ke and Changsun Bingning just walked through the two square streets without saying a word, and Changsun Bingning was the first to break the silence, "Your Highness, Bingning is a little scared now."

Li Ke gently held eldest grandson Bingning's left hand with his right hand and said, "Bingning, what are you afraid of with this king by your side? Could it be that someone bullied you again?"

"Your Highness, it is because of you that Bingning is afraid." Changsun Bingning's voice was very low, and she spoke like a child who has made a mistake.

Li Ke stopped, and took Changsun Bingning's right hand with his left hand so that Changsun Bingning's gaze could be fixed on him, "Bingning, do you have anything to say to this king?"

"Your Highness" Changsun Bingning turned her head away and did not dare to face Li Ke. Li Ke did not speak, just watching Changsun Bingning silently.The crowd watching the lanterns flocked past, and Changsun Bingning was hit by someone, and she couldn't help but leaned forward and fell into Li Ke's arms.Li Ke hugged the eldest grandson Bingning who was lying in his arms tightly and put his mouth close to her ear and said in a warm voice, "Bingning, just say what you have in mind, no matter what you say, the king will not blame you , just like when you left Chang'an without hesitation, this king never blamed you."

"Your Highness," the eldest grandson Bingning hugged Li Ke tightly with both hands, snuggled into Li Ke's arms and said with a choked voice, "Bingning knows that there are some things I shouldn't ask you, but Bingning really wants to know."

"Bing Ning, just ask what you want to know, I won't hide it from you." Li Ke gently wiped the tears from Changsun Bing Ning's cheeks, and said softly.

"En." Changsun Bingning answered obediently and asked in a low voice, "Your Highness, did you arrange Changsun Huan's case?"

"It's my king's plan." Li Ke said solemnly, "It's just that the man was indeed killed by Chang Sun Huan himself, and this king just created a favorable condition for him to kill."

Changsun Bingning didn't make a sound when Li Ke finished speaking. Li Ke sighed and continued, "I thought you would ask me this question, but I didn't expect you to hold back until today. Is there anything else you want to ask?" ? As long as you ask, the king will not refuse."

"Your Highness" Changsun Bingning hesitated to speak, and Li Ke also let go of his hands. Changsun Bingning cast his eyes on a light in the distance, wondering whether he was thinking about a question or hesitating whether he should continue to ask Li Ke.

"If you don't talk about me, I will know what you are thinking in your heart. What are you going to say? You will say that my method is too despicable and indecent. Using this method to deal with a person who only knows how to eat, drink and have fun will not do you any good at all." The person who threatens is not an honest man? You would say that through this incident, you discovered that this king is not the king of Han who recited the heroic poem "Manjianghong" by the Wei River in your mind? You would still say that this king is now Have you become a narrow-minded villain who will take revenge for Ya Zi?" Li Ke spoke slowly, and his tone was very flat, "That's why you said you were afraid of it just now? Are you afraid that the one you like is a Who is the one who can sacrifice other people's lives by any means for his own benefit?"

Li Ke's words hit Changsun Bingning's heart, she opened her mouth to say something, but she hesitated to speak, she just turned her gaze elsewhere and stopped looking at Li Ke.

Li Ke continued, "If you think this king is that kind of despicable and shameless villain just because of this incident, have you ever thought about who Changsun Wuji is? What did he do for his own benefit, I miss you As a member of 'Tang', I know better than me? I don't want to explain the purpose of what I did, but I just want to ask you that this king is a villain and not a gentleman. Is Changsun Wuji doing it for himself? Taking advantage of the chaos to plan to assassinate others secretly, and deliberately breaking up two people you like for your own benefit, is that what you think a gentleman does, and what do you think is an upright person?"

Changsun Bingning bit her lips hard and did not speak, the tears in her eyes had already soaked her white and elegant clothes.

Li Ke sighed and continued, "Bing Ning, I hope you can understand a truth: every successful politician has the blood of innocent people on his hands, and the reason why you don't see them is because everyone's The way and means of doing things are just different, just like some people’s one sentence can kill hundreds of people, and some people’s one purpose can provoke war between the two countries.