Li Ke and Li Chengqian were suddenly surprised, and the two looked at their father in disbelief.

Li Shimin glanced at the two of them and said, "What kind of expression is this, it's very useless." ”

The two brothers were very embarrassed and coughed twice. Li Chengqian was the first to speak, and said: "Father, I also want to share this matter, but the child has never been trained in the army, and he is not clear about the army. Moreover, the stakes are high. Just now, you also said that if this matter is not done well, it will cause a mutiny in Shuzhong. ”

"Yes. Father, the eldest brother has never participated in military affairs, and in the end, this matter is related to Tang Guozuo. The north is already restless, this has been a natural disaster for two consecutive years, if there is another incident in Shuzhong, I am afraid" Li Ke also said.

At this time, he categorically could not rely on the experience of his previous life, this life was no longer the same, and he did not know how it would go in the future.

Because in the previous life, there was a big change between the Jiannan Province and the Shannan Province in the army, which was after Li Zhi took charge of the government. Now, I didn't expect such an excellent opportunity at the beginning of Zhenguan. Speaking of which, it seems that this opportunity was created by Ah Zhi. Because of Ah Zhi, many people were involved. He was able to control a lot of evidence, including some evidence that had not been unearthed in his previous life.

Although the evidence is very sufficient, it is enough to uproot the officialdom and armies of Jiannan Province and Shannan Province, but now in the early years of the Tang Dynasty, the foundation is not stable. Li Jiancheng's remnants are still active everywhere, and at this juncture, the affairs of Jiannan Road and Shannan Road must be properly handled. It is really child's play that my father handed over such a thing to the prince, who had never been trained in the army.

Therefore, Li Ke jumped out to oppose it.

Li Shimin glanced at him and asked rhetorically: "You object, do you want to send you?"

"Father, no. This time, it was Li Chengqian who spoke out against it.

Li Shimin looked at him and asked, "According to what your third brother said, you will definitely send someone who understands the way of the army." In the past few years, he has incarnated as Ah Nian to lead the troops, and you also know about it, prince. ”

"The third brother is a general, and the art of war is like a god. It would have been good if he had led the investigation. However, as his eldest brother, I want to protect him. Li Chengqian did not say it explicitly.

"Yes. Father, the child has just returned from a trip to the Turks, and he hasn't rested enough. Besides, my eldest brother and I still have secret enemies to find out. Moreover, if I were to lead this investigation, some people in the DPRK might be heretical and whimsical. For example, I just killed three birds with one stone in the Turks, and now I am contaminated with the army. Even if the eldest brother doesn't think about it, those important ministers in the court will also think about it. Li Ke said sincerely. In his heart, he slandered: I haven't been with Ah Zhi for a long time, so he doesn't want these cumbersome things.

"Father, the third brother is right. What's more, he has a side concubine in the Shu Palace, who is the Xiao family. Nowadays, there are many people on Jiannan Road who are from the Lanling Xiao family. This also has to be avoided. Li Chengqian immediately found another one.

In short, he just can't let the third child take risks. What's more, he knows that the third child is very lazy, and if he doesn't help, he should blame him when he turns around.

Li Shimin looked at his two sons and couldn't help but smile and asked, "You mean that neither of you will go?"

The two Li Ke brothers looked at each other, and Li Chengqian cleared his throat and said, "Father, the third brother will never be able to go, and it will add a lot of trouble to him." ”

He thought that if the father had to have a son, then he would reluctantly go. Who made himself the eldest son, the crown prince, the father's son, the eldest brother? He definitely wants to protect the third brother.

"The third child definitely can't go. Li Shimin said lightly, then stretched his waist, looked at Li Chengqian and said, "As for you, the prince of the Tang Dynasty, the future monarch." This army will definitely be in charge. Do you want someone else to run the army for you?"

"However, the army of the world," Li Chengqian said halfway.

Li Ke was already alert, and hurriedly interrupted Li Chengqian's words, asking, "Father, do you mean to say that you want to personally take charge of the military power?"

"Is it better to have a knife in your own hands, or in the hands of others?" Li Shimin asked rhetorically.

"So, did my father accept General Qin's strategy?" Li Chengqian was also full of surprise. General Qin's strategy was found by Li Ke at the General's Mansion, and then he handed it to his father in private.

"General Qin is the benefactor of the Li family. Moreover, he has a noble character, his heart is all about his family and country, and what he has learned all his life is to contribute to the peace of the world. Now, this strategy for managing the army is really good, why don't I accept it?" Li Shimin said very seriously.

If you have to find someone in this world to admire. Then, there is only Qin Shubao.

"Since my father has made a decision, he must have a hill in his chest. Just don't be aggressive. After all, the family has deep roots. Li Ke said seriously.

"Ke'er rest assured, being a father is not a person who can't be pressed. Today's words are our idle talk, and we must not spread them. Li Shimin said.

The two brothers assured their father very seriously. Li Shimin thumped his legs, looked at his two sons, and said, "This time is the best opportunity." Don't be afraid. ”

Previously, Li Ke opposed Li Chengqian's departure because the matter was of great importance. Now, my father is already working on a subtle military reform, and that's what happened. As the future king, Li Chengqian must personally participate.

Therefore, he stepped forward, knelt down in front of his father, and said, "Father has a far-sighted strategy, but it is the child who has not thought it through. This is indeed the best opportunity. When he said this, he looked at Cheng Qian on the side and said, "Big brother, you have to go." I'll be on standby to help you. It's like you're protecting me. ”

"Cheng Qian, your third brother is familiar with the affairs of the army, and since he said that he is secretly on standby, you don't have to worry too much. Li Shimin was also comforted.

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "Father, third brother, don't worry, I will definitely go all out in this matter." ”

Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, but Li Ke was worried about another thing and said: "Father, this matter is very important, Wei Zheng has never led the troops, and General Cheng is far-sighted, but his temper is also hot. The son felt that he still owed something shortcomings. ”

"Oh, what is missing?" Li Shimin heard Li Ke say this, he was interested, and wanted to test how capable these two sons were.

"My son thinks that there is a lack of a person who is really thoughtful and fair. Li Chengqian answered.

Then, when the two brothers thought of one person, they looked at each other. At that glance, both brothers knew it in their hearts.

Li Shimin saw all this in his eyes and was happy in his heart. He's really successful as a father.

"I'm afraid it's not easy to find such people. Li Shimin pretended to be worried.

"Father, didn't you say that General Qin was a just person? He considered everything from the perspective of his family and country, and he proposed the reform of the army. Li Ke suggested.

But he resigned and went into hiding. The last time I went to Lost Mountain to explore the way, it was that I did the right thing. Li Shimin sighed.

The father and son suddenly fell into a difficult situation. For a moment, none of the three spoke. Birds chirp all around, and daylight is in full swing.

"I heard that after General Qin came back from Lost Mountain, his body and bones are much better than before?" Li Shimin suddenly spoke, looking at Li Ke and asked.

Li Ke nodded and said, "I haven't been there yet, but I met Qin Ming in the morning and said that thanks to the arrangement between me and the ninth girl, his father is in good health." Qin Ming is honest and will never lie. ”

"He is a real military wizard, hanging up his boots and retreating, always feeling that I, the emperor, cannot tolerate others. Li Shimin sighed. is also a little disdainful of his own selfishness at the beginning.

"Father, it's General Qin's bad health, don't blame yourself. "Li Chengqian is stable.

Li Ke said directly: "Anyway, the eldest brother, as the crown prince, learns the art of war and knows the affairs of the army, which is a must." I don't like the teachers in the Prince's Mansion. ”

What he meant was that he could hire Qin Shubao to go to the Prince's Mansion as a teacher. When Li Shimin heard Li Ke think like this, he was also happy in his heart: Sure enough, his son is really extraordinary, he is only in his teens, so he has thought it through.

But he was very surprised on his face, and asked, "How are the teachers in the Prince's Mansion unpleasant?"

"How can it be pleasing to the eye? Look at the prince and the prince. Li Ke pouted.

"Mr. Li is a great Confucian. Li Shimin reprimanded.

Li Ke shook his head and said: "He is a great Confucian, but he is old after all, and he is inevitably pedantic and ridiculous in doing things, and he doesn't know how to be flexible." It's good to teach children to read and write, but how can we continue to teach the prince? Moreover, I heard that he has been in poor health lately and is always sick. When the eldest brother needs guidance, he can't do it all the time. ”

"Mrs. Li is always sick?" Li Shimin was very surprised. In his impression, although Li Gang is old, there has always been nothing wrong with his body and bones.

"I've been sick lately. I invited many famous doctors to take a look, and they only said that they were old. Li Chengqian replied.

"Besides, he's unlucky. Li Ke muttered.

Li Shimin heard it and asked, "Ke'er, what are you talking about?"

"I heard that Mrs. Li taught my eldest uncle and my grandfather's brother. Li Ke said.

Li Shimin's face immediately changed, and he thought about it carefully: But isn't it? Yang Yong, the crown prince of the former dynasty, was taught by Li Gangjiao and was finally deposed; when his brother Li Jiancheng became the crown prince, he was taught by Li Gangjiao and then deposed. now

He couldn't help but look at Li Chengqian, and Li Chengqian also frowned.

"Anyway, my son thinks he can't do it. This has nothing to do with the strange power, the son just thinks that the two consecutive princes have not taught him well, and he must be responsible. What about the great Confucian of literature? In the matter of governing the country, he can compare with his father, Wei Zheng, and Fang Xiang, and the affairs of leading the army, and he can't do it. Li Ke was also bold at this time, and said it directly.

Anyway, he was uncomfortable when he saw Li Gang. This man has read a lot of books, but they are ridiculous and pedantic, but they are only on paper. No wonder he taught three princes, and all of them were abolished. Yes, if you add that Li Chengqian was deposed in his previous life, then Li Gang can really be called the prince's killer and the mourning star of the prince's mansion.

Now, since he is willing to support Li Chengqian's ascension, he must not keep this mourning star.

"In this way, Mrs. Li is not in good health. Prince, you can arrange arrangements and let Mrs. Li live for the rest of his life. During the New Year's holidays, send people to take a look, and they will not lose the fate of teachers and students. Li Shimin probably also felt that what Li Chengqian said was reasonable, so he immediately thought of a way for Li Chengqian.

"Father, I'm afraid this won't work. It was your will. I'm afraid that the eldest brother will deal with it, and others will have opinions. Li Ke said.

Li Chengqian also nodded. To be honest, he was really a little afraid of Li Gang's big hands here. If he had to deal with it himself, he really had to rack his brains.

Li Shimin was very happy when he saw that the third child was protecting the prince everywhere, so he immediately said: "It's my father's defect, and I will give an order in the afternoon to let Li Gang go back to recuperate, and send the Shang Medical Department to consult." At the same time, my father appointed Wei Zheng as the crown prince and concubine for you before, and when the talk is over, you can go and see Dr. Wei. ”

When the two brothers heard this, they both knew that their father had already had a hill in his chest, and everything he did was just to consider the two of them. The two of them were immediately embarrassed and lowered their heads in embarrassment.

"Father, you're testing us. Li Chengqian asked in a low voice.

Li Shimin shook his head and said, "I really didn't expect Li Gang's matter. I just wanted you to get through this investigation without a hitch. ”

"Therefore, the father appointed Dr. Wei as the crown prince for his son?" Li Chengqian was very grateful. This kind of father-son-son-filial piety, brother-friend-brother-brother feeling is really good.

"In addition to Dr. Wei as the crown prince, my father should also want to invite General Qin. Li Ke thought about Fang Cai's words and came to this conclusion.

Li Shimin nodded approvingly, and then said worriedly: "That's what I mean." However, General Qin's situation is special, I promised someone to hang up his boots and go into hiding, but now he has only hung up his boots for a few days, and I have issued an order, which is really inappropriate. ”

"Then the eldest brother will go and ask for advice by himself, and ask for advice with an open mind. Even if you don't have the status of master and apprentice, you still have the reality of master and apprentice. Li Ke said.

"I think so, it's also a good thing to talk about it. Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian with a smile, "Chengqian, are you willing?"

"I can't ask for it. Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"If only he could help you. Li Shimin is still a little worried. Qin Shubao is too family, too upright. It's also a big headache.

"Father, I'm here to learn the skill, and there is no need to force this kind of thing. Li Chengqian said curtly.

"I heard that Qin Ming, the second son of General Qin, is also erudite and talented. Li Shimin reminded.

"Yes. In the Zuotun Guard, he was a small lieutenant. Li Chengqian replied.

"Then you see if there are any suitable positions in the East Palace, you transfer Qin Ming to the East Palace first. Li Shimin helped his son come up with ideas.

When Li Chengqian heard this, he immediately said: "There is a vacancy, it is Zuo Qianniu of the East Palace." ”

"Who is this, and why is it vacant?" Li Shimin was very curious.

"It turned out to be Helan Chushi, a thief entered the East Palace the day before yesterday, he was injured, and he couldn't come for a while. Li Chengqian replied.

The last time he heard Wang Xie say that Helan Chushi had a bad face or something in Chaifu, he had a pimple in his heart. In addition, at that time, although Mr. Dugu did not speak, he also seemed to dislike Helan Chushi very much. He has been thinking about replacing Helan Chushi, and now he has seized the opportunity.

Li Shimin didn't think about it for a while, and Li Ke reminded: "It's Hou Junji's righteous son." ”

"Oh, it's him. Li Shimin suddenly realized, then frowned, and said, "Cheng Qian, you are too impatient to deal with this matter." ”