When Li Shimin arrived at the gate of the East Palace, he saw Cheng Qian and a group of people waiting to welcome him. As soon as the people saluted, Cheng Qian stepped forward with a smile and said, "The son of the emperor said hello to his father, and strategized to recover Shuofang." ”

"It's a happy event. Li Shimin thought that the north had a barrier from now on, and he couldn't help but be happy in his heart.

"Father, can I have lunch?" Li Chengqian asked as he walked beside Li Shimin.

Li Shimin strode towards the East Palace and replied, "Just use some of it here." Fang just summoned Li Shangshu to discuss the situation at the border. I didn't have time. ”

"The minister ordered someone to prepare what his father loved to eat. Li Chengqian said.

Li Shimin waved his hand and said, "Just your usual lunch, I came here to talk to you." ”

Li Chengqian bowed respectfully in response, and then instructed the crown princess Su to prepare a meal.

"Go to your study. Li Shimin pointed out directly. Even if this is a tactful, it can't be said on the surface.

When Li Chengqian heard this, he also knew that his father had something important to say, otherwise he would be in the main hall. Or, Xue Wanjun said something important, and his father couldn't figure it out for a while, so he came to see his attitude.

"Yes. Li Chengqian replied respectfully, and then followed Li Shimin into the study of the East Palace.

When Li Shimin entered, he smelled a faint smell of smoke, as if he had just burned some paper. He frowned slightly, and asked directly, "Cheng Qian, do you have anything burning here?"

Li Chengqian was unhurried and said: "Back to my father, my son's son used to write here, and he was restless and wrote poorly, so he burned it." ”

"You, the crown prince, the future son of heaven. If you don't write a few words well, you can't hold your breath, and this kind of temperament is unacceptable. Li Shimin sat down in front of the desk and looked through the books that Li Chengqian was reading.

"The father's lesson is that the sons and daughters must cultivate themselves and control their emotions. Li Chengqian replied.

Li Shimin ignored Li and went straight to the books. The books on the desk are basically bamboo slips, with a little yellowed paper and silk. The contents include the art of war, the theory of intermediaries, statecraft, army training, weapons innovation, people's livelihood and agriculture, and water conservancy projects.

Li Shimin was quite relieved to see this, raised his head and looked at Cheng Qian, and asked, "Have you read all these books?"

"Back to my father, I read them all, but as some things happened, I felt that some remarks should have new explanations, so I turned them out and took a look. Li Chengqian said respectfully.

From the time he and Li Ke secretly vowed to become strong and protect their families, Li Ke went around making all kinds of strange and useful books to show him, which he found not only interesting, but also made him feel that his mind was becoming clearer and clearer, and he had a clearer understanding of the world, people, and history.

But when he asked Li Ke if he had seen it, Li Ke pouted and said, "I glanced at it a few times, otherwise how dare I show it to you?" However, I won't look at any statecraft. I don't have to work hard to govern the country and rule the world. ”

"Bunny. Every time he saw Li Ke gloating, he couldn't help but shout, and threw the guy towards Li Ke.

However, every time he didn't really throw it to hit Li Ke, it was just a symbol to express his anger, Li Ke easily dodged it, and laughed even more unscrupulously. It was at such a moment that he could see the smile of the third brother. The rest of the time, especially in public, the guy just had a solemn face, and his face was frozen, as if the whole world owed him.

He really wanted to laugh when he thought about how he looked when they got along in private. So, every time he saw his solemn face in public, he held back his laughter and felt quite uncomfortable.

"You've got the heart, that's good. Li Shimin was very pleased, and his anxious heart calmed down slightly.

"The child is still far away. In the past, I heard that my father studied hard every day and practiced exercises, and said to others, 'One day is done, one day is finished, and one day is not wasted'. I learned from my uncle. Li Chengqian said very respectfully.

Li Shimin laughed and said, "At that time, it was really a good time. Especially in the years in Taiyuan, Concubine Shu's red sleeves added fragrance——"

He stopped at this point, he married Concubine Shu first, and this matter has been concealed, and the children do not know.

Li Chengqian looked at him, and also understood his father's scruples, he felt that this matter could not be hidden from his father, only the whole family could work together to break the money. Now Xue Wanjun doesn't know what messy secrets he gave to his father, maybe it was a black state to tell the third child.

"Father, I know. Li Chengqian said suddenly.

Li Shimin was confused and asked, "Hmm, what do you know?"

"Father, Cheng Qian confesses to you. When I was very young, I knew that Concubine Shu was actually my father's wife. Li Chengqian's eyes were open.

"Who told you?" Li Shimin shouted in a low voice.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "Father, I accidentally heard it, on the night you were named the King of Qin. The chamberlain beside my grandfather secretly came to ask, father, who did you let become the princess of Qin. In fact, the father, even if others don't say it, the son has grown up. Concubine Shu was a princess when she married you, and there was no reason to do a side room. ”

"Then what do you think?" Li Shimin asked cautiously with a sigh of relief.

Cheng Qian has been well-behaved and intelligent since he was a child, and his heart is sensitive. He was afraid that such a life experience would make him feel awkward.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "Father, the previous dynasty is dead. There is no one behind Concubine Shu, so she keeps a low profile in order to protect her third brother. She's smart, and if it were me, I'd do the same. ”

"I mean, you know that in fact, Li Ke is the eldest son, if Concubine Shu doesn't shirk, he is the prince, don't you think that your prince is charity?" Li Shimin said unceremoniously.

In fact, what he was most afraid of was that Li Chengqian would have such thoughts in his heart after learning about this matter. And he didn't want to go around the bend with Li Chengqian, so he asked directly. In his opinion, it is a cancer that must be dug up.

Li Chengqian shook his head and said, "Father, I once said this to the third child. ”

Li Shimin was very surprised and asked, "You actually told your third brother?"

"That's right. Otherwise, what does my father think is the relationship between me and my third brother? Father probably doesn't know, right? When you went out to fight, my uncle and uncle did not hurt us less. The mother is a woman's family, and the concubine eats fasting and recites the Buddha. At that time, when I fought with my uncle's five cousins, Li Ke and I went into battle together. Li Chengqian said slowly.

Li Shimin looked at the pride and pride revealed in Li Chengqian's firm and serious expression, and suddenly became envious, but he thought that since he became the emperor, these two children seemed to be very unfamiliar, and he felt very sad in his heart, and sighed: "After all, my father is sorry for you." ”

"What did my father say?" asked Li Chengqian in surprise.