Back to Tang Dynasty to be Emperor

Li Ke in the Han Palace, after the Changan Sai and Wang Fu case, he lived a leisurely life practicing martial arts, studying literature, calligraphy and painting every day.

He was discussing painting techniques with Dong Boren in his study, when he heard Yang En say that Wang Delai from the palace sent a message, asking him to come to the palace in the afternoon.

Li Ke hurried to the front hall and saw Wang De sitting on a chair drinking tea. When Li Ke came in, he immediately got up and saluted, "Your Highness, the emperor asked you to enter the palace to meet him in his imperial study in the afternoon."

Li Ke didn't know why Li Shimin was looking for him suddenly, and he still saw him in his study, and asked in puzzlement, "I don't know what the father and the emperor are talking about summoning the children? Can the prince do one or two?"

Wang De wondered, "His Royal Highness, it's not that this old slave refuses to tell, and this old slave doesn't know why the emperor summoned you."

Li Ke knew that Wang De would not lie, so he did not force him.After Wang De left the palace, Li Ke returned to the backyard, bathed and changed under the service of Lan Er, changed into his favorite black royal robe, and hurried to meet Li Shimin with Chen Qi.

In December, Chang'an City just had a snowfall, and the weather was relatively cold.Li Ke was not riding a horse, but was sitting in the carriage, reading "The Analects" attentively.Now he is more and more shocked by the broad and profound thoughts embodied in this book, and he reads it whenever he has time, and tries to figure out its meaning from time to time.Not long after, I heard Chen Qidao, "Your Highness, you have arrived at Xuanwu Gate."

Li Ke knew that the carriage could only go to Xuanwu Gate, and could no longer go forward.So, he gets out of the car.

After getting off the car, he saw the majestic Xuanwu Gate standing in front of him, and he was a little dazed.Today is the first time I have thought of this city gate that marks the prosperity and strength of the Li Tang Dynasty. I savored the coup that took place in Xuanwu Gate carefully and sighed in my heart.Since ancient times, there has been no one who is merciful in fighting for reserves, nor will there be a time when they are merciful.

When he came to the imperial study room of Ganquan Palace under the leadership of Wang De, Li Shimin was practicing calligraphy. He saw Li Ke coming in, and before Li Ke saluted, he said, "Don't be too polite, come and see me." How about this word?"

Li Ke didn't know why Li Shimin was looking for him, so he was very careful.He stepped forward quickly and came to Li Shimin's imperial case to look at the four characters "The people are more important than the king" written by Li Shimin in royal style.After pondering for a moment, he said, "Father Huang is written with force and momentum, far better than Wang Youjun's font."

"Oh?" Li Shimin didn't expect Li Ke to comment on his words like this, "Tell me, how can I beat Wang Xizhi?" For his son's praise, Li Shimin still enjoyed it, although it was a bit suspected of flattery.

Li Ke looked again carefully for a while before arriving, "Although Wang Youjun's handwriting is vigorous, the handwriting is astonishing. However, it is too long for the current Tang Dynasty, and there is something missing between the lines, that is, the perception of the current situation of the Tang Dynasty and understanding."

It was the first time for Li Shimin to hear Li Ke comment on Wang Xizhi, and what he said about his perception and current situation. He was curious for a while, but he also listened seriously.

When Li Ke said this, seeing Li Shimin listening carefully, he said, "Father Huang's four words express the relationship between the king and the people. The king's boat is also like the human water. Water carries the boat and also capsizes it. It clarifies a Datang should put the safety of the people’s life first. Therefore, the father’s characters contain the way of governing the country, which is far better than Wang Youjun’s characters.” When Li Ke talked about calligraphy, he was free of restraint and talked eloquently. .

"A gentleman's boat is like a man's water. The reason why water carries a boat is also why it overturns it." Li Shimin frowned, and after silently reading a few times, he suddenly laughed and said, "You really didn't disappoint me, even though you know so much Reasonable, it can be seen that you are also very hardworking on weekdays."

Li Ke suddenly realized when he heard Li Shimin read the sentence he said repeatedly, and was frightened to death.Now that there is a big fuss, why did I say Li Shimin's famous words?He can say this sentence, but he can't say it himself.However, when he saw that Li Shimin did not blame him, but praised him, he calmed down a lot.Quickly explained, "Father, my son is studying "The Analects of Confucius" carefully recently, so I feel this way, and I forgot to go to Huangshan to atone for my sin."

"What kind of crime is atonement?" Li Shimin smiled, "What you said is really reasonable, and I agree with it very much. Just because you said something about the relationship between the king and his subjects, I will punish you. Wouldn't I be a fool?"

"I dare not," Li Ke bowed his head and said.

""The Analects of Confucius" contains a lot of ways of governing the world. You can study it carefully, and my father is very pleased." Li Shimin said.Then, he glanced at Li Ke and said, "Are you short of money recently?"

Li Ke was confused by Li Shimin's question. How could Li Shimin ask such a question?I don't know how to answer, is it lacking, or is it not lacking?Seeing that Li Ke was hesitant to speak, Li Shimin confirmed what he was thinking, "Today, the servants collected another copy of Wang Xizhi's authentic calligraphy. Please help my father to see if it is genuine."

Li Shimin had no other special hobbies in his life, but he was obsessed with Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, so he had the hobby of collecting authentic calligraphy works of Wang Xizhi among the people.Yesterday, the servant who happened to be in charge of collecting Wang Xizhi's calligraphy and ink treasures outside the palace presented him with a painting of Wang Xizhi's calligraphy.He understood the key at a glance, so he asked Li Ke to come and have a look.

Li Ke knew Li Shimin's hobby of collecting Wang Xizhi's authentic works, and seeing what he said, he knew that he came here by himself for this reason.With a sigh of relief, he stepped forward and took the scroll that Li Shimin handed him in his hand.

However, when he opened the scroll, a heart that had just regained its calm suddenly fell into the ice cave again.It turned out that what he was holding in his hand was not Wang Xizhi's calligraphy, but a piece of Cao Cao's "Duan Ge Xing" written in Wang style not long ago.

At that time, because of a whim, he wrote Wang Xizhi's name without much thought.Chen Qi was also asked to sell it, but he didn't expect it to be transferred to Li Shimin's hands so soon.No wonder Li Shimin just asked him if he was short of money. It turned out that he had already seen that this calligraphy was written by himself, and thought he was short of money, so he imitated Wang Xizhi's calligraphy and sold it for money.

"Help me see if this authentic painting is Wang Xizhi's calligraphy." Li Shimin said again.

Li Ke was awakened by Li Shimin's words, but after thinking about it, he understood the meaning. Since Li Shimin didn't expose him, it meant that he didn't intend to punish him, but just wanted to see his attitude.Thinking of this, he had a plan in mind.He pretended to look at it for a while, "Father, this calligraphy is a fake, not written by Wang Xizhi."

"En" Li Shimin nodded and said, "This is already the third fake I have received. I don't know how many people have been deceived by others because they don't know the authenticity, and they have taken the fake as the real work of Wang Xizhi. Your appreciation for Wang Xizhi's calligraphy With deep research and unique insights, I hope you can set an example in this regard."

Li Shimin's words are self-evident, telling Li Ke that you can't cheat others just because you have a thorough study of Wang Xizhi's fonts.You should reflect on yourself, not only will you not be able to do this yourself, but you will also not let others do it.Moreover, you have to help others from time to time to distinguish the true from the false, and don't let them be deceived.

How could Li Ke not understand the meaning of Li Shimin's words, "I respect and obey my father's teachings."

Then, he asked cautiously, "I don't know how many authentic works like this are still in the hands of the emperor, and how much money did you spend to collect them?"

"There are three more, each with a thousand guan." Li Shimin said indifferently, "Although the price is not high, buying a fake at such a price is not something everyone can afford."

Li Ke suddenly knelt down and said, "Father, my son is willing to take away these calligraphy and paintings at a price of one thousand guan each, and I ask Father for permission."

"Oh?" Li Shimin was suddenly puzzled, "Why do you want it?"

"I want to burn these calligraphy and paintings, so as not to let these calligraphy and paintings be lost to the people and harm the people." Li Ke said sincerely.

Hearing what Li Ke said, Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction, "Father is pleased if you think so. If you take these words away, you don't have to give the money to Father. It will be regarded as the reward that Father gave for your Chang'an competition." !" Immediately, the conversation changed, "The Chang'an competition is over, you should also focus on your studies, and practice calligraphy when you have time. After all, Cuju is just a small way. As a prince, you must not do some tricks and juggling. matter."

"I understand," Li Ke said. He suddenly felt that Li Shimin was not very satisfied with his cuju, which showed that Li Shimin's requirements for himself were getting stricter.However, Li Ke really doesn't know if this is good or bad for him?

Coming out of Li Shimin's imperial study, Li Ke came to Concubine Yang's Qianqiu Hall.

Concubine Yang had a kind smile on her face when she saw Li Ke.Although Concubine Yang is only a woman who has just turned [-], Li Ke is deeply moved by the maternal love she radiates.

The conversation with Concubine Yang is not as cautious and careful as with Li Shimin.Therefore, Li Ke chatted with Concubine Yang in Concubine Yang's bedroom until dinner time, had dinner with Concubine Yang and her younger brother Li, two younger sisters Li Jing and Li Rong, and then came out amidst the reluctance of the three little guys. royal palace.

Xiao Baozi followed behind him with the scroll that Li Ke asked for from Li Shimin.Because Li Ke moved to live in the palace outside the palace, and the prince could not use the servants.Therefore, Xiao Baozi is still in Concubine Yang's Qianqiu Palace.After following Li Ke out and handing over the four characters to Chen Qi, he bid farewell to Li Ke and returned to the palace.Li Ke looked at Xiao Baozi who was walking away, and asked Chen Qidao, "How much did you sell the words written by this king?"

Chen Qi held the scroll in front of him with a puzzled look on his face, "A thousand strings."

"One picture?"

"Four pictures" replied with a silly smile.

When Li Ke heard it, he was so angry, you only sold one of your own characters for only 250 guan?Why are you so two hundred and five, you really sell the things in Hanwang Mansion like waste paper!He glared at Chen Qi angrily, and got on the frame.

Chen Qi didn't know why Li Ke stared at him, did he do something wrong again?After thinking about it for a long time, he still couldn't figure it out, so he followed Li Ke carefully.