Li Shimin only thought that Li Chengqian was eager to place Qin Ming, and he didn't think about it, so he wanted Qin Ming to take the place of Helan Chushi. He didn't know that Li Chengqian had long wanted to replace Helan Chushi.

Wang Xie suddenly mentioned Helan Chushi that day, saying that Helan Chushi did not have a good face, and he was afraid that it would bring trouble to the East Palace. Of course, Li Chengqian would not judge the matter of Helan Chushi based on Wang Xie's words. Therefore, when Wang Xie said that Helan Chushi's face was not good, he deliberately looked at Dugu Sinan. Dugu Sinan did not say anything, only reprimanded Wang Xie for being reckless, and did not say that he was talking nonsense.

Li Chengqian felt that there was a lot of article inside, and there must be something wrong with this Helan Chushi. So, he sent someone to secretly investigate Wang Xie's details. After checking and checking, Wang Xie's foundation is very clean, and the only suspicious thing is that he is relatively close to Qin Shubao's family and Yang's Azhi.

"Yang's Azhi?" Li Chengqian was very surprised.

The spy replied expressionlessly, "Yes, Prince." This Wang Xie Pingsu and Qin Shubao are old friends, and often accompany Qin Shubao to play chess. Yang Azhi came to Chang'an and lived in General Qin's house at the beginning. The two first met and had a fight. Later, it seems to be a sympathy. Last time, Yang Azhi went to the General's Grange and talked with Wang Xie Mi. Originally, Wang Xie had been begging people everywhere to take him to the Turks, but because Yang Azhi talked to him for an afternoon, he took the initiative to serve as Mr. Dugu's personal guard. ”

"It seems that Yang Azhi trusts him very much, and he should be a great talent. Li Chengqian came to such a conclusion.

"My subordinates don't know. The spy replied truthfully.

The spies in the East Palace will only answer based on the facts, and will not add any personal emotions, let alone any conclusive statements.

Li Chengqian was very appreciative of what the spies had done, so he asked him to withdraw and receive the reward. And he himself pondered these things for a long time, and finally thought that what Wang Xie said was definitely the meaning of others, such as Qin Shubao, or Yang's Azhi. But no matter which of these two people it is, it will certainly not hurt him if he says this.

Qin Shubao's character is noble and well-known to the world. If he says that Helan Chushi is not good, it must be bad. Very objective and impartial.

Yang's Azhi is the prospective daughter-in-law of the third child and his future sister-in-law, and he will definitely not harm him.

Therefore, he put Wang Xie down for the time being, and sent someone to seriously investigate Helan Chushi. This investigation is simply shocking. Helan Chushi, as a Qianniu of the East Palace, is the leader of the prince's personal guard, and can be regarded as the prince's cronies. Many people who want to tie up with the East Palace, want to show favor to the East Palace, and are not qualified to find the prince, go to the prince's personal guards. And Helan Chushi took advantage of this position to privately accept money from many people. and also promised people that the prince would become a great treasure in the future, and their benefits would be indispensable.

Li Chengqian was leading Dugu Sinan to find the treasure, and at the same time thoroughly investigated Helan Chushi. When one investigation file after another was sent, Li Chengqian only looked at it slightly and asked the investigating spies: "Is there any evidence?"

"The evidence is overwhelming. The spy replied.

"Stand down. If this is the case, leak half a word, you know the consequences. Li Chengqian said coldly.

Since then, he finally understood that Wang Xie and Dugu Sinan were afraid of knowing something, so they reminded him with "bad faces". After that, he was thinking about how to transfer Helan Chushi out of the East Palace.

Originally, according to the law, Helan Chushi should have been directly sent south. But Helan Chushi is the husband of Hou Junji's only daughter, Hou Junji's son-in-law, and Hou Junji's heir who is retired and seriously cultivated. At that time, Hou Junji and Chai Shao were on the border of Bingshuo, and their every move was related to the safety of the third child.

So, Li Chengqian wrote and directed an assassination by himself, and directly put Helan Chushi down. Who knew that Helan Chushi had a big life and was still alive. Now, seizing such an opportunity, Li Chengqian naturally wants to completely kick Helan Chushi out of the East Palace.

Li Shimin didn't know that there were these doorways in the East Palace, nor did he know what Helan Chushi did, so he simply thought that he was Hou Junji's only son-in-law, half of his son, and Hou Junji's hope for the future. If you give up a position like Donggong Qianniuwei to others, for the meritorious minister, you will be afraid of resentment. Therefore, he reprimanded Cheng Qian for not doing this properly and being too impatient.

When Li Chengqian heard his father say this, he also said: "It's because the child is impatient, and it's not appropriate." ”

"Hou Junji is a hero, and he can fight well. Helan Chushi's ability to come to the Prince's Mansion as a Qianniu Wei is a signal that he is willing to support you as the Prince. If you kick Helan Chushi out of the East Palace, I'm afraid it will be inappropriate. Li Shimin said very bluntly.

"Yes. The child knows. Li Chengqian also knew that his father liked Hou Junji quite a lot, so he didn't argue. After all, Helan Chushi was seriously injured and couldn't return to the East Palace for a while, so it didn't hurt to keep that position for him.

"Then set up the left and right Qianniu Guards, and follow the example of the forbidden army. I don't know what my father thinks?" Li Ke thought for a moment and proposed this compromise solution.

Li Shimin immediately agreed, retained Helan Chushi's position, and then added a guard to the East Palace, so that Qin Ming could lead it. After that, the prince was ordered to do it immediately.

The prince left in response, and only Li Ke and Li Shimin, father and son, were left in the study of the East Palace.

"Ke'er, you accompany me in a game of chess. Li Shimin walked to the chessboard and placed the chess pieces one by one.

Li Ke also knelt down and placed the flags one by one. Li Shimin asked casually: "What do you think about going to the Turks this time?"

A chess piece condensed in Li Ke's hand, he paused, and said: "Nomadic habits, they can't be gathered, like scattered sand. After the natural disaster, after a short rest, you can break them one by one and sweep across the grassland. ”

After Li Shimin heard this, he did not say anything about it, and took the lead in leaving a son. Li Ke saw that he was cold, and he didn't know what his father thought, so he had to follow his son closely.

"Jieli should not be underestimated, he ruled the grassland for one day, and the grassland tribe did not dare to disobey. After Li Shimin left a son, he looked at Li Ke and said slowly.

"Ran Jieli is brutal and brutal. This time, Hui Hui and Xue Yantuo rebelled one after another. Li Ke replied.

Li Shimin looked at him with a calm expression, and couldn't help asking: "This is also a coincidence, you went to the Turks, and they rebelled." ”

"Father, I think Cheng Qian has already told you. His spies have turned to the Turks and Liang Shidu for the past two years, and have been secretly active. This matter is indeed fueled by me and my eldest brother. However, if they are tightly held together and penetrated, we will never have a chance. Li Ke sat upright and replied very seriously.

Li Shimin chuckled and said, "The contradiction between Jieli and Tuli is also fueled by you?"

"This matter is purely self-inflicted. He was bent on annexing Tuli, and this time Xue Yantuo and Hui rebelled, and he sent Tuli to exterminate it, which was already ill-intentioned. If Tuli wins, his vitality is greatly damaged, and when Tuli is defeated, he can find an excuse to punish Tuli. Therefore, Tuli had to be reversed. Li Ke indirectly denied that he had been in contact with Tuli.

Originally, Tuli's wife was considered a member of the Yang royal family, and she was also an old acquaintance with Li Ke's mother. However, after a lifetime, he understood that the less he had to do with the previous dynasty, the better. Therefore, even if Tuli secretly sent someone to send him a letter and ask him for help, he still refused with righteous words.

Li Shimin was very satisfied with the third child's answer. Subsequently, he continued to play chess, but changed the topic and wanted to take the third test. So he asked: "According to you, when we have a little rest, we can attack the Turks." But the Turks are steppes, and the steppes are vast, if they are taken, how can they defend them?"

Li Ke was stunned for a moment, and then remembered the history of the Tang Dynasty that Ah Zi talked about, and how they dealt with the issue of ethnic minorities in that era, so he said: "The grassland is vast, and if you want to govern it, I am afraid that you have to build cities and roads in the grassland, so that the people can live together." Then, according to local conditions, they continue to develop their strengths. The imperial court could also promulgate a series of policies to support their breeding industry, ordering their cattle, sheep, horses, goat's milk, milk, etc. The people live and work in peace and contentment, which is a plan for long-term peace and stability. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help but nod and sighed: "My son, at a young age, is really extraordinary. ”

When Li Ke heard this compliment, he was stunned. His scalp was numb, and he secretly blamed himself for being too talkative and not low-key.

"It's a good idea to turn a grassland into a city. But Ke'er, do you know how much it costs to build a real city on the grassland?" Li Shimin said immediately.

He admired his son's talent, but as the ruler of a country, he would make the most realistic assessment of each plan in his heart. The establishment of a real city in the grassland is a major event that consumes manpower and material resources.

Li Ke was stunned again, he had just learned from his previous experience, and he had not assessed the feasibility of this approach at all. So he replied embarrassedly: "My son didn't think about it, I didn't think about it." However, I always want to ask them what they mean after the establishment of the Gewuyuan, or—"

"Gewuin is not a god, don't rely too much on everything. When it was unreasonable to build a city in the grassland, the leaders of the tribes were invited to Chang'an as officials. Li Shimin said.

Li Ke nodded, slandering in his heart: This is not a long-term solution. The people of the steppe are the most wolfly, and if their leader is captured here, a new leader will appear.

"Don't be disappointed. In the long run, your idea can be cost-effective, and you can proceed. That's the cure for the root cause, but not right now, you have to treat the symptoms. Li Shimin comforted Li Ke.

Li Ke repeatedly said that he was grateful for his father's teachings. Li Shimin saw that the daylight was still good, so he pushed the chessboard and said, "That's it, I won't play chess today." I will also go back to the Ganlu Hall to deal with government affairs, presumably the affairs of Jiannan Road will affect many people. Moreover, there is a severe drought in the northland, and there are still a few counties that have not ended. At this time, the Ministry of Industry is facing a great enemy and is actively coping with the upcoming rainy season. ”

"Yes. Li Ke hurriedly stood up.

He didn't want to play chess either, he missed Ah Zi very much and wanted to see what Ah Zi was doing.

"Okay, you've been tired for a long time, go back and have a good rest. Li Shimin waved his hand.

After Li Shimin took a few steps, Li Ke thought of the scene where he had just gone to see his mother, as well as the thoughts of his mother, so he shouted: "Father, please stay, my son still has something to tell." ”