Yan Liben hurriedly and quietly tugged at Wang Cong's sleeve, worried that Li Tai would be unhappy.

Sure enough, Li Tai squinted at Wang Cong with his eyes, and there was obviously some annoyance in his eyes. However, Wang Cong is his confidant, and at this time it is the time to employ people, he will not turn his face because of this trivial matter.

Yan Liben said: "The minister thought that the King of Qi should have played an important role in the successful resolution of this drought, but His Majesty only commended some officials of the Qi Palace, but did not mention His Royal Highness the King of Qi. According to the minister, there are two possibilities for this.

First, there was some unpleasantness between His Royal Highness the King of Qi and His Majesty, which caused His Majesty to only reward the ordinary officials of the Qi Palace, but not His Royal Highness the King of Qi, which may have been a warning to him.

Second, His Majesty and His Royal Highness King Qi have reached some kind of tacit agreement, instructing His Royal Highness King Qi to engage in some secret things. ”

Li Tai pondered for a moment and said, "What do you think is the situation?" He hoped that it was the former, and he felt that the former was more likely. After all, Li Shimin has always disliked Li You.

Yan Liben understood Li Tai's thoughts, and he felt in his heart that it should be the latter, after all, Li You's performance recently was too eye-catching. However, he has more eyes than Wang Cong, and he will not say anything that frustrates Li Tai. He said: "It's hard to say, it needs to be observed." ”

Wang Cong also realized that he was too reckless to speak just now, and hurriedly said: "Your Highness, the Mid-Autumn Festival is coming, hurry up and prepare for the event." The minister has a suggestion, can the scope be expanded to invite talents from outside Chang'an to participate, so that the event will become a national event? ”

Li Tai's eyes lit up and said, "Okay, this suggestion is good, when the time comes, I will invite my father and mother to also participate." ”

Yan Liben praised: "Great, this event will be held, and His Highness's reputation among the scholars of the whole country will be great." The minister suggested that His Royal Highness be asked to select some young talents at the event meeting, enter the Literature Museum to study, participate in the imperial examination, and recommend them for official positions. ”

Li Tai became excited and said, "Okay, the hero sees the same thing. That's it. ”

Lizheng Palace.

The eldest grandson Wuji was a little depressed, Li Shimin had always known everything about himself, but Li Shimin even hid himself from this disaster relief, and he couldn't help but feel a little lost.

He said to Empress Changsun: "Sister, does Your Majesty not trust me, this disaster relief activity, King Qi, Wei Zheng, Gao Jingming and Huangfu Rui all participated, but they didn't tell me." ”

Empress Changsun said: "Brother, don't think so much, Your Majesty is as kind to our brothers and sisters as the sea." He doesn't tell you that he naturally has his reasons, didn't Master Fang not get the news? His Majesty repeatedly stressed the need to keep the matter of the expeditionary force secret, but as a result, the news was leaked and there was a lot of uproar. Your Majesty must have considered this aspect. ”

Li Chengqian said: "Queen Mother, the matter of the last expeditionary force was really not leaked by the sons. ”

Empress Eldest Sun said, "I believe in you. Qian'er, didn't You'er walk around with you quite close before, walk around with him more. You'er, this kid is still very good. ”

Li Chengqian and eldest grandson Wuji glanced at each other, feeling a little remorseful in their hearts, and felt that they should not drive Li You out of Chang'an. He was just about to speak, but the eldest grandson Wuji spoke first. He said: "Sister, King Qi has made a great contribution this time, and His Majesty may not let him leave Chang'an." If he doesn't leave Chang'an, the other princes won't leave, and you have to fight for this matter in front of Your Majesty. ”

Empress Eldest Sun nodded and said, "Brother, I know. ”

The eldest grandson Wuji asked: "Your Highness, didn't you ask you to find King Qi a while ago, why didn't you go?" ”

Li Chengqian said dissatisfiedly: "He was reused by his father, and he didn't tell me, I'll rush to find him, okay?" ”

Empress Eldest Sun said: "Qian'er, the matter that You'er and your father discussed secretly will definitely let him keep it secret, this can't be blamed on him." But that doesn't stop you from associating with him? You are the crown prince, don't always think about your identity, take the initiative to get close to your brother, isn't it? She always felt a little dissatisfied with her son.

Li Chengqian is a filial son and kind-hearted, but as a prince, he lacks the corresponding political wisdom and means.

"Okay, Erchen is going to visit the fifth brother." Li Chengqian said.

Yiyang Palace.

Huang Suxin, Tian Min, Zhou Qian, Wang Liao, Gao Zhiming, the main chef, Niu Mangui, a medical officer, and Zhao Fu, the supervisor, all made meritorious contributions this time and were all rewarded.

Huang Suxin and Tian Min are meritorious because they participated in disaster relief. Zhou Qian, Wang Liao, Gao Zhiming, Niu Mangui and Zhao Fu, Li You reported that they were involved in the cultivation of sugar beet and the research of sugar making technology. Everyone knows that this is the prince who has given them all the credit.

After receiving the reward, these people came together to see Li Youxien.

Huang Suxin said excitedly: "Your Highness, the minister never dreamed that the minister could be awarded the title of first-class viscount and promoted to the official position of the fourth grade, thank you so much, Your Highness." ”

Tian Min was very excited and said: "Your Highness, you said that you would fight for a knighthood for the minister, and it didn't take long for you to really do it, and the minister doesn't know how to thank Your Highness." ”

"yes, yes. Thank you, Lord Wang. Zhou Qian and the others thanked each other.

Tian Min said with some dissatisfaction: "Your Highness, you have made the greatest contribution to this disaster relief, why didn't you give you a reward?" ”

"Yes, lord, it's not fair." Everyone said.

Li You smiled and said: "You guys, I am the prince, and the honor has reached the top, what more reward do you want?" We have a lot of money, and the rewards of the court are not rare. I don't have any ideas, I just want to be a foodie quietly and get some benefits for you by the way, isn't it a good day? ”

"This ......" Everyone was still a little unconvinced, and always felt that the prince should be rewarded by the imperial court.

Actually, they really don't understand Li You's mind.

When the disaster relief came to an end, Li You personally went to Wei Zheng and Gao Jingming, asking them to take credit for Huang Suxin and Tian Min, and repeatedly stressed not to mention himself. Wei Zheng and Gao Jingming are both smart people, and they knew that Li You didn't want to be hated, so they did as he asked.

Yesterday, Li Shimin summoned Li You alone.

Liangyi Palace, Li Shimin's study.

"You'er, you did a good job in this disaster relief, I want to reward you." Li Shimin said with relief.

"Father, my son has something in my heart that I want to tell you." Li You said.

Li Shimin found out that this child had never talked to him since he was a child, and he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed, he said seriously: "You'er, you say, speak freely today, there are no monarchs and ministers here, only father and son." ”

What does it feel like for a child to be disliked by his father since he was a child, but disliked by his father? What's more, this father is still a hero in the eyes of his children!

Li You was sad for a while, excited for a while, and tears flowed down his eyes. Li Shimin was also very moved when he saw his true feelings, and gently stroked his shoulder lovingly.

At this time, Li You really couldn't control it, and with a "wow" sound, he cried.

For Li Shimin, he has many heirs, and with the status of God King, he cares very little about children, especially an unlikable bastard like Li You, and he is too lazy to ask. As soon as Li You cried, Li Shimin realized that as a father, he cared too little about the children, and felt that he should find more opportunities to communicate with the children in the future.

Li Shimin in history was wise and martial, however, as a father was a very failed person, his fourteen sons, of which 3 were killed, 3 committed suicide, and 3 died young. One was "claustrophobic", two were deposed as "Shuren" and then exiled.

Today's insights may change the fate of many of his sons.

Slowly, Li You calmed down and regained his former strength. He said: "Father, the son doesn't want any reward, I am your son, I am already the top magnate of the Tang Dynasty, what reward do you need?" Besides, the retainers are rich, and it is just the icing on the cake for you to reward the retainers.

Erchen doesn't want other rewards, what Erchen wants is for you to treat Erchen as your son, not to discriminate against Erchen, and to trust Erchen is enough. For this, Erchen is willing to give everything. ”

As he spoke, he became a little agitated again.

Li Shimin was also very moved, he was now thinking as a father, and he really felt that he despised and neglected this son, and in the past, he was indifferent to him except for reprimanding, and the grievances suffered by this child were too great.

He sighed, looked at Li You, and said affirmatively: "Good son, my father knows." ”

Li You was really excited, and suddenly forgot his original intention of being an ordinary foodie, and said: "Father, the drought in Guanzhong can be safely passed, but due to the impact of the drought, the grain production will be reduced to a large extent, and the people's lives will also be greatly affected. The people in these areas rely on summer grain cultivation, and the people cannot recover their previous living standards. These are still hidden dangers. ”

Li Shimin has experienced many disasters, and each time the disaster occurred, even if he survived the crisis with the help of the imperial court, the economic damage suffered in these areas was difficult to recover from for a long time. He couldn't help but sit up straight and began to play the monarch and the minister.

He smiled and said, "You'er, what are you going to eat this time?" ”