Li Yuan had already seen that the atmosphere between his beloved sons was not right, and immediately knocked on the dining table with his fingers: "Don't say anything about eating, don't say anything about sleeping!"

He glanced at his eldest son as he spoke. I saw that Li Jiancheng's reaction was flat, and he continued to eat without changing his face. The controversy between Li Yuanji and Li Shimin was deaf.

Li Yuan's eyes couldn't help but show a little appreciation. He, the eldest son, is most satisfied with the city and demeanor.

But then, Li Yuan turned his gaze to his second son Li Shimin: "How many days are Erlang going to recuperate at home this time?"

Li Shimin couldn't help but slander in his heart, didn't he say that he didn't say anything, but he still replied respectfully: "It should be about ten days, and when all the soldiers under his command are in place." ”

Before returning to Luoyang, Empress Xiao personally issued a decree and gave him a month's vacation. However, Li Shimin was worried about the classics in Chongwen Pavilion, and he estimated that he could only stay in the palace for a year or two at most. Now it's a day, and it's one day less.

When Li Yuan heard this, he frowned slightly: "Don't be too anxious about the matter, put safety first." Also, the next time you enter the palace, you will bring Xuanba with you. ”

Li Shimin was stunned for a while, and then remembered that he could shadow his first brother to join the left and right reserve mansions and serve as a candidate. And the third brother Li Xuanba is the object of his shadow.

He immediately agreed without hesitation: "If the child is saved, he will definitely take care of the third brother!"

After the battle on the banks of the Luoshui River, there were indeed many people in the palace who were envious and jealous of him, but he also gained the gratitude and love of many people.

So now, he has a lot of people in the palace.

And even if Li Yuan didn't say it, he didn't worry about Li Xuanba. This guy's ability to cause trouble is better than himself, but the palace is where the rules are most important.

"There's one more thing. ”

At this time, Dou also put down the dishes and chopsticks, and looked at it with a smile: "Ten days ago, I had agreed with the eldest grandson's family that the marriage between you and Guanyin would be set in two months. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, he almost sprayed rice, and thought to himself, why was it so fast? Didn't he and Guanyin get engaged to each other? According to the perennial year, it is common sense to get married after half a year and a year.

"Mother-sama—"

Li Shimin was about to say something, but when he saw Li Dai, the head of their Guogong Mansion, he hurriedly walked into the side hall with a look on his face.

And after saluting Li Yuan, he said in a condensed voice: "Lord Guogong, there is an obituary from Liaodong, the military department is still in the book, Duan Gong, the general of the Zuohou Wei, is sick and dies in Huaiyuan. The Son of Heaven is inexplicably grieving, and has issued an order to posthumously present Duan Gong as Doctor Guanglu, Shangshu's right servant, and Beiping Gong, nicknamed Xiang!"

Everyone present had different faces when they heard this, Li Xuanba and Li Yuanji were not affected by this, and Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin changed color.

Li Yuan's face remained unchanged, and he only sighed heavily: "It's a pity! ”

Seeing this, Li Shimin couldn't help but look at him slightly. Thinking to himself, his father, could it be that he had already known about Duan Wenzhen's death? Otherwise, why would this person's reaction be so bland?

"I have already heard the rumors of this matter, it is said that Duan Gong passed away more than a month ago. ”

Li Yuan smiled bitterly, and then looked at his eldest son and second son with the eyes of the school examination: "You two of you, what do you want to say about this matter?"

Li Jiancheng frowned and fell into contemplation. Li Shimin was enlightened, but after he glanced at his brother, he shook his head and said nothing.

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After the dinner, the Dou family summoned Li Shimin to the Xuanwu Tower alone.

Everyone only said that the two of them were to discuss the marriage with the eldest grandson's family, but after the Dou family entered the second floor, they asked the same question that Li Yuan asked later: "Duan Wenzhen's obituary has only been introduced to Luoyang for more than a month, what do you think of it?"

Li Shimin replied without hesitation: "In the near future, there will be good news coming from Liaodong." ”

Duan Wenzhen is the pillar of the imperial court, with a noble status, and he is in charge of the key points of the military department. The news of this person's death will definitely shake the whole dynasty, which is also the reason why the Son of Heaven kept the news of Duan Wenzhen's death secret.

As for today, the reason why he no longer conceals it is because it is difficult to hide it after a lapse of two months, and second, because this son of heaven must have a good fortune and can stabilize the hearts of the people of the government and the wilderness.

Calculating the time, most of the army of this Son of Heaven has already reached the Liaodong city of Goguryeo.

"It's worthy of being my Erlang!"

Dou smiled with satisfaction, after thinking about it for a long time, the eldest son of Fang Cai only replied that the Son of Heaven was worried about the situation in the rear, and asked Li Yuan if he was interested in the post of secretary of the military department?

It can't be said that Li Jiancheng is wrong, but he is far from being as knowledgeable as Li Shimin.

"Then why did you hide it just now? Is it because you are afraid of your brother's face?"

"The father already knows everything, so why should the child show off?"

Li Shimin shook his head slightly, and then tried to put the topic on the right track: "It's Mother, what's going on with my marriage with Guanyin?"

"What else can it be? My side proposed to get married as soon as possible, and the eldest grandson's side also responded. ”

Dou Shi smiled and asked, "Don't you like Guanyin?"

Li Shimin was speechless when he heard this, thinking that with the normal marriage process, after they got engaged, the eldest grandson's family would at least have to keep the eldest grandson innocent and stay at home for half a year to a year. In addition, the dowry of Guanyin also takes time to prepare.

Therefore, not only is Dou's request suspicious, but Gao Shilian and the eldest grandson's family will agree to this matter, which is also strange.

As for Guanyin, how could he not like it? But when he thought that he would be married in two months, and that he would soon have his own family background, this mood was strange. Some anxious, some frightened.

"Even if you don't like it, that's all you have to do. I have agreed with your father about this matter. Martial arts Li Valve, Bohai Gao Clan, and the eldest grandson of the Yuan Clan, all of them are high-ranking families in the world, but they can't afford to lose this face. ”

Dou Shi had already walked to the window at this time, looking at the lights of thousands of homes outside the window: "Erlang should still remember the small talk between you and Wei Niang in this Xuanwu Building a few months ago?"

When Li Shimin heard this, he suddenly felt weak and tired, but he still replied in a muffled voice: "Although the child wants to forget, he is deeply impressed. ”

Dou Shi heard the resentment in Li Shimin's words, and couldn't help but laugh dumbly: "That day, you said to Wei Niang that today's Great Sui, people's minds are at peace, and there is a sign of prosperity. As long as the Son of Heaven seeks peace with Goguryeo, he will be able to bring peace to the world and let the people of the world enjoy a peaceful world. But now, does Erlang still think so?"

Li Shimin frowned slightly: "Mother's words, is it because of Duke Duan's death, or because of the attack on His Royal Highness Empress Xiao a few days ago?"

"Both!" Dou Shi's eyes flashed with discoloration: "Erlang, do you know that in just seven years of great cause, there are Zhai Rang, Wang Bo, Liu Badao, Sun Anzu, Gao Tuda, Dou Jiande, and Zhang Jin are called seven thieves, the big ones gather 100,000 people, and the small ones also have 10,000 people, or wander to one side, or capture the city. In your eyes, the Great Sui is actually on fire everywhere?"

Li Shimin's face did not change: "A small trouble can be calmed down." ”

He never thought that these rebels could become a climate, as long as the Son of Heaven returned to the division after pacifying Goguryeo, all these small nights were like local chickens and dogs, and they were vulnerable.

Dou continued to ask noncommittally: "Then let me ask you again, if you are the king of Goguryeo, how can you repel the million-strong army of the Great Sui?"

When Li Shimin heard this, he couldn't help frowning slightly, he Ya didn't want to answer, but when Dou turned his head and looked at him with a sharp gaze, Li Shimin still replied helplessly: "There is no need for other strategies, the land of Liaodong is difficult because the Qin Zhichi Road has been destroyed." As long as the king of Goguryeo can drag out the war until autumn, when an autumn rain can block the grain route of Liaodong. In addition, the Turks coveted it, and if the army of the Son of Heaven was like a bamboo, these two tribes might be able to keep their duties, but once the offensive of the Liaodong army was blocked, these foreign races would have different hearts. At that time, a partial division could block the return of the Liao army. ”

Speaking of this, Li Shimin concluded: "So if I am the king of Goguryeo, I will definitely fortify the wall, stick to Liaodong City, try my best to delay, and wait for a turnaround." If you can find a way to defeat the sailor under the command of Lai Hu'er, you can expect a big victory. ”

It's not that there is no opportunity, although there are many big ships under the command of Laihu'er, they have all been temporarily built in Bohai County in the past two years. But as far as he knows, a qualified sea ship, just wood, needs to be dried for two or three years.

In addition, in order to catch up with the construction deadline, thousands of craftsmen recruited by the Son of Heaven became ill from overwork, and more than 100 people died due to work-related injuries.

It's hard to say that these craftsmen don't have grievances, and the state of those buildings and ships also makes people suspicious.

And even if Goguryeo could not win with a naval division, if it could lure the army under the command of Hou'er to the shore and make it penetrate deeply, there would be a way to defeat it.

"These words of yours are similar to Duan Gong's admonition to the Son of Heaven before his death, and they are even more untrue. ”

Dou couldn't help but bow his head, and the smile in his eyes was even stronger: "I don't mean that my Lin'er has already become a famous general!"

"Mother is overrated. ”

Li Shimin was not overjoyed, he just wondered why the Dou clan knew Duan Wenzhen's advice to the Son of Heaven before his death, shouldn't this be a secret?

At this time, Dou's eyes showed an inexplicable smile: "Just after crossing the Liao River, the Son of Heaven ordered all the armies to conquer Liao this time, and they should be appeased." If the Goguryeo army asks to surrender, it is necessary to restrain its subordinates and not to attack in columns. A few days ago, Liaodong City, which was supposed to go down overnight, said that it wanted to send an envoy to ask the Son of Heaven to surrender, so all the troops under Liaodong City were at a loss. You probably can't imagine it, just because our son of heaven has a lot of power, these commanders and generals don't dare to be good at it, obviously they are only a few steps away from breaking the city, but when Liaodong City surrenders, they actually stopped. ”

When Li Shimin heard this, his eyes suddenly showed an incredible look. With the wisdom of the Son of Heaven, how could he give such a faint will?

The ministers who followed the emperor of heaven, are they all clay carvings and wood sculptures?