Li Chengqian's eyes widened: "What does the eldest brother mean, can I also become a handsome talent like General Li Jing?" ”

"There is nothing difficult in the world, only afraid of people with hearts, if you have a perseverance, what can you not do? The so-called talent is just a matter of time or time. Li Mu boasted solemnly: "Just like your eldest brother and I, I am extremely talented and well-connected, I may only need one day to understand a truth, you are stupid, you can't do it in a month?" It's not good for a month, it's okay for a year, that's the truth. ”

said that the prince was stupid in front of the emperor, and I am afraid that Li Mu will be alone throughout the ages. But he was telling the truth, which was a bit heart-wrenching. Li Shimin glanced at his stupid son, still happy there, as if this was not a sarcasm, but an encouragement, and suddenly he couldn't bear to look at it directly.

His thoughts turned around in his head, and Li Shimin also realized the importance of this matter, pondered for a while, and said: "Let's not talk about this matter first, you can write an excerpt and submit it later, and then discuss it after the ceremony." ”

Li Mu was most troubled by writing excerpts, and discussed: "Your Majesty, can you not write excerpts, the minister has a lot of things to do this day, how can he have the time to write excerpts, or wait for the ceremony to talk about it, the minister remembers." ”

"Let you write, you will write, do you remember, do you remember?"

After Li Shimin said this, he drove Li Mu away, making him inexplicable for a while. Do something, always want the historian to remember. What's the use? In Li Mu's heart, the historian can't say that it's useless, but it's not very useful. Since ancient times, it has been the history of the previous dynasties, imagine that the enemy repairs the history, can there be a good one? It's not that it's being repaired, destroyed, or built at the same time, and the real history has survived without pain. The reason is very simple, if the previous dynasty was so good, what is this dynasty?

Li Mu was originally a butterfly that had crossed over, and his original idea was just to be rich and wealthy for a lifetime. He didn't want to dictate the world unless he had to. Every step he took, the situation had come to this point, and he had no choice. Just like when he was in the Western Regions, he was in a desperate situation, if there was no gunpowder to blow up the pass, the Tang Dynasty was probably under the city by the Western Turkic soldiers at this time, and he could only do that.

But thinking about it carefully, things have developed to this point, and they are all ripples caused by butterflies inciting their wings, and he is the butterfly, so he is not qualified to complain about all the cause and effect, he can only accept, face, and greet.

……

"Big brother, do you think my father will agree to this? Are you really going to set up a school for me? Let General Li Jing teach them the art of war? Li Chengqian followed behind Li Mu's buttocks, looking like a dog's belly couldn't hold two taels of sesame oil: "Isn't it a bit extravagant, big brother, I didn't think about it so much, I just thought that if I could join the army, I could be promoted little by little." ”

"Heh," Li Mu glanced at him and said, "Are you kid stupid in the chengguan brigade?" You are the crown prince, does the prince know what it is? The prince of the country, the future emperor, what is the place in the army, you can't think of the bitterness there, angering the officials, punching and kicking are common things, who can treat you like a soldier? Who would dare to do this to you? Do you want a head? ”

"I understand that." Li Chengqian walked around to Li Mu and stopped him, and said, "But I can be incognito, when I was in the Chengguan Brigade—"

"Look, I'll just say you're stupid." Li Mu shook his head and pulled him aside: "The chengguan brigade is in the city, Chang'an City is the national capital, what's the big deal in the national capital?" The biggest thing, that is, a few ruffians move their fists and feet, no matter how bad it is, they make a kitchen knife, there is a patrol team of the city management, as well as Chang'an, the Wuhou of the two counties of Wannian, and the captain of the city gate who patrols the streets twice a day, as long as you are not a fool, you will not worry about your life. ”

"But it's different in the army, even if it's not a border army, the Zhichong Mansion in the hinterland of the Central Plains has to take on the matter of purging the grass in the territory, and you still keep your name incognito, in case you are injured by a stray arrow, what should you do?"

Li Chengqian was stunned, and suddenly said angrily: "Didn't the eldest brother say that he wanted me to gallop across the grassland, is this all a lie?" ”

"How can this be a lie?" Li Mu was not in a hurry, patted Li Chengqian's shoulder, and said: "As long as you can prove that you are not an infant child, but a general who can get on a horse and fight, then you can gallop on the grassland." Young man, don't worry, Your Majesty is amazingly talented, and he only led the army at the age of fifteen. You still have two years to go, work hard and prove it to him. ”

Li Chengqian admired Li Shimin from the bottom of his heart, and when Li Mu said this, it was said to his heart. He subconsciously thinks so, even if he is a brilliant person, can he surpass Li Shimin? Now there are still two years to go, and there is no hurry. It is also acceptable for the father to lead the troops to save Emperor Yang at the age of fifteen, and to lead the army at the age of sixteen as his son.

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian nodded heavily: "Big brother, I understand, I will definitely work hard." ”

"That's the right attitude." Li Mu nodded with satisfaction and said: "But you have to remember, the premise of doing all this is that you have to do the things of the ceremony well, if you do it well, anything can be discussed, but if you mess up, then there is no way, squat in the East Palace and study with Kong Yingda in the future." ”

"I'll do a good job!" Li Chengqian blurted out that squatting in the East Palace was already like a prisoner for him, and with a Kong Yingda, it was better to be dead.

Li Mu smiled, shook his hand, and said goodbye to Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian watched Li Mu go out of the palace gate, and then turned around and went back to the East Palace.

On the other side, Li Tai had already arrived at the Lizheng Palace.

Every time he entered the palace, Li Tai had to visit his mother. Bring some small things outside the palace to your younger siblings, these small family things, although they are nothing, but they can touch family affection the most. Li Shimin is also closer to Li Tai because of this, in contrast, Li Chengqian will never do such a thing, but this does not mean that Li Chengqian does not attach importance to family affection, it is purely a matter of personality, Li Chengqian is very arrogant, and he can't think of such a meticulous place.

"This rattle was bought in Jingdongji, I heard that this craftsman came from Jiangnan, such a meticulous craftsmanship, the whole Chang'an is unique, only fifty a day is sold, and you can't buy it without queuing." Li Tai shook the rattle in his hand and made a knocking sound, which caused Xiao Li Zhi to grin and reach out to grab it, Li Tai was afraid that he would fall, so he handed the rattle into his hand.

"Was it Li Mu's idea?"

"Huh?" Li Tai didn't understand, but he also said: "How can the eldest brother have such a small matter, the big and small things of Jingdong Ji are all taken care of by his father-in-law, the origin of the craftsman, it must have been invited by him." ”

Empress Eldest Sun smiled and said, "Following Li Mu's side is really a long skill. I heard that his father-in-law was nicknamed Bai Hao'er, who was originally a scoundrel, but now he has such thoughts. ”

"The queen mother, the ancients, those who are close to Zhu are red and those who are close to ink are black, and if you follow your eldest brother, even if you only learn a little bit of ability, you will be inexhaustible."

Empress Eldest Sun looked at Li Tai and suddenly asked, "Qingque'er, can you tell your mother what kind of person you want to be in the future?" ”

Hearing the title of 'mother', Li Tai was stunned for a moment. Born in the emperor's family, the title of 'mother' is not often heard, and compared with the word 'queen mother', it is obviously much closer. Li Tai understood that 'Niang' wanted to say a few intimate words to herself.

"The son can't tell what his ambition in this life is, but for now, Erchen wants to do his best to complete the "Chronicles of the Ground". But someone told his son that no matter how well the article is done, it can't be regarded as a meritorious work, and a boy is born in the world, and he still has to make meritorious deeds——"

Empress Eldest Sun stared at her, pretending to be indifferent and asked, "Who said this?" ”

"Ah," Li Tai hesitated slightly, but he didn't hesitate for long, and said, "It's not an outsider, my uncle said it." ”

Empress Eldest Sun's breath was short for a moment, hiding her anger in her heart, her expression did not change in the slightest, and she continued: "Then what do you think? ”

Li Tai continued: "My son was undecided, so I went to ask my eldest brother again. The eldest brother was silent for a while, and asked me if I knew what was the most important thing to be the king of the Tang Dynasty. ”

Empress Eldest Sun was quite surprised, she didn't expect Li Mu to ask such a question.

"And how did you answer?"

The son said a lot, diligent and loving the people, he shook his head, humbly admonished, he also shook his head, and his son said a few more things, and the eldest brother shook his head. The son couldn't speak, as long as he humbly asked for advice. ”

"What did he say?"

"The eldest brother said that the most important thing for the Tang Emperor is to dare to fight."

Empress Changsun was indeed surprised at this time, such words should not have been said by Li Mu, why did he say this.

The son was not convinced and reasoned with the eldest brother. said, to be an emperor, there are a few royal commanders who are personally recruited, and there are generals under his command who can fight well. But the eldest brother said, if not, what should it be? If there is no credible person to use, will a foreign enemy come to attack, and will he surrender? If you want to be the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, the first thing you have is an unyielding heart, even if you can't win, you have to dare to fight, he asked me, if the Jieli soldiers came to the city, I was the one who made the choice, how would I choose? Whether to move the capital, or to face the war. ”

Li Tai's eyes were moist, and he lowered his head and said, "He made me think about it seriously, I thought about it seriously for a day." The queen mother, if her son comes to decide, I am afraid that she will choose to move the capital. ”

Empress Changsun said: "At that time, moving the capital was not a good way, and your choice was not necessarily wrong." ”

Li Tai shook his head and said, "But the eldest brother told me that the imperial brother chose to face the battle." In the standards of the eldest brother, the son is not as good as the royal brother. When I really encountered difficulties, my heart was not so strong. If the top is uncertain, the bottom will be chaotic, and the son is not suitable after all. My eldest brother also told me that I can make contributions by doing knowledge, but if I want to do learning, I can't have a utilitarian heart. He also told his son a word, and after his son heard it, his heart suddenly became much clearer. ”

"What did he say?"

"The eldest brother said that the article is eternal, and the gains and losses are known."

"The article is eternal, and the gains and losses are known." Empress Eldest Sun read it again, and was silent for a long time, Li Mu's insight was beyond her imagination. Now she is gradually able to understand the decision made by Li Shimin. Such a person can't stay, and he can't stay, maybe he won't rebel, but if he wants to rebel, no one can stop him. Li Chengqian can't do it, Li Tai can't do it, don't talk about them, when Li Mu is really full-fledged, whether Li Shimin can stop him is unknown.

Li Taiwu didn't know his mother's worries, and said: "When my son listened to his eldest brother's words, his heart became cheerful. If you do a good job in learning, you will build the merits of thousands of generations, as for whether it is worth it or not, it is a personal matter, if you think it is worthwhile, then it is worth it, and there is nothing to worry about. ”

"Li Mu, he said it very reasonably." Empress Eldest Sun said: "You are good at learning, assist your imperial brother, he is frivolous-"

"Queen Mother," Li Tai hurriedly said, "Queen Mother, I don't mean to assist the imperial brother. ”

"Huh?" Empress Changsun didn't understand, that is, she didn't want to establish her own great achievements, and she didn't want to assist the crown prince, so what did she want to do?

"Erchen wants to do his own thing, and he doesn't interfere in the affairs of the court. The eldest brother said that if I concentrate on learning, I can become a Tianwen sect in the future. But I also know myself, the poems have the eldest brother Zhuyu in front, and the scriptures have Confucius sacrificial wine, Mr. Lu, how did I do the Tianwen Sect? It's just a matter of hard work, a big country will promote culture and education, do something in this regard, leave something more for future generations, and it will not be in vain to live this life. As for the affairs of the court, Erchen didn't have the idea to take care of it, and he couldn't manage it well, let alone want to be distracted by these things. ”

Empress Eldest Sun understood Li Tai's intentions, and today she wanted to explore Li Tai's bottom, but Li Tai saw through it and took the opportunity to express her intentions. He has no intention of competing for the throne, he just wants to be a free prince and do what he likes. Such an idea should be the result that parents want to see the most, but Empress Changsun felt sad for no reason, Li Tai's choice was tantamount to entrusting his life to Li Chengqian. Throughout the ages, the emperor's family has been more or less cannibalistic because there is no trust.

Empress Changsun didn't expect that there would be this trust between her sons. But now it seems that at least in Li Tai's heart at this time, he has this trust, does this trust come from Li Chengqian? Empress Changsun doesn't think so, Li Chengqian has only looked like a person in the past six months, he was a bear child before, and when it comes to maturity, he is not as good as his younger brother Li Tai, how can he trust such a brother?

Li Tai's trust is mostly still in Li Mu's body. He believed in Li Mu's suggestion, and he also believed that Li Mu could guarantee his safety.

Suddenly, Empress Changsun realized a problem. This Li Mu, I'm afraid I can't kill it. If Li Tai's trust in Li Chengqian is based on Li Mu, if Li Mu dies, this trust will be shattered. In order to protect himself, Li Tai will still do some things, and these things are likely to cause Li Chengqian's distrust, which gradually evolved into the fuse of his fratricide.

Empress Eldest Sun frowned, is this a coincidence, or did Li Mu notice something a long time ago and did it on purpose?