Last night, Li Chengqian was very excited, tossing and turning until the second half of the night before falling asleep in a daze.

But when he woke up in the morning, he suddenly remembered something, and began to itch again, and he kept pondering. Even when he was in the early court, he was always thinking about it.

After the early dynasty dispersed, he returned to the study of the Liangyi Palace, and after dealing with a few things that had to be done immediately, he sent someone to pass Li You over.

Northwest Palace.

At this time, Li You was discussing with Gao Jingming and Yin Hongzhi how to keep the preparations for Mount Tai's sealing of Zen secret.

Li You said: "The war in Goguryeo will end in three months at most, and it will take at least three months to build two altars on Mount Tai. During this time, nothing else was done, but the altar was built in secret, and this was the only thing that needed to be kept secret.

The matter involved the transfer of funds and the procurement of materials, the movement of craftsmen and the army used to block the news.

I have already discussed with Jian Guo that the construction on the Guangming Peak of Mount Tai will be carried out in the name of building a training base for the Flying Tiger Army, and the household department will use this as the name of appropriation.

As for the secrecy of the scene, I will arrange for the Flying Tiger Army to blockade the area of dozens of miles near the Guangming Peak of Mount Tai in the name of exercise. I will transfer craftsmen from the Shengzhou Xue Yantuo Department. With these measures in place, confidentiality should not be a problem for a period of several months.

When the dust of the war in Goguryeo settled, the Ministry of Rites could send envoys to the countries of Fanbang in a grand manner, and other preparations could be carried out with great fanfare. ”

Gao Jingming said: "Your Highness is very thoughtful. However, the transfer of troops and funds, concealed from His Majesty, will there be a suspicion of deception? ”

"Don't worry about these things. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince himself is a prisoner, and he has every right to call the shots in these matters. While doing these things, there will be no problems with the filing of the historians, the household department and the Zhongshu Province.

In addition, my father awarded me a royal gold medal. Even I have the right to do these things independently, and I can report them to my father afterwards. ”

Yin Hongzhi was extremely confident in Li You's work, and he said: "Lord Gao, when has Your Highness made a mistake in everything he has done over the years?" ”

Gao Jingming was also very convinced of this, and he said: "In this way, the ministers obey the orders of His Highness. ”

Several people discussed for a while about Mount Tai's sealing of Zen. Gao Jingming remembered another thing, and he said: "Your Highness, regarding the national currency and credit between countries, the minister still has a lot of questions to ask you. When do you think you have the time to talk about the relevant knowledge to the ministers and the main officials of the household department? ”

Li Yougang was about to answer this question. The white tiger came in and reported: "Lord Wang, please come over to the prison country!" ”

Li You said: "It's just right, Lord Gao, you went with me to meet the prison country, what you just said is not only what you household people need to understand, but also the important ministers of the imperial court should learn relevant knowledge." It is convenient to avoid misunderstandings when making decisions in the future. ”

Gao Jingming said: "Your Highness is still thoughtful, so it's better." ”

Li You said to Yin Hongzhi: "Uncle, about the matter of Mount Tai's sealing of Zen, you just need to know it in your heart, don't make any moves for the time being." ”

"Yes, Your Highness, the minister knows." Yin Hongji said.

Afterwards, Li You and Gao Jingming chatted while walking and went to the Liangyi Palace.

Two ceremonial halls, side halls.

"Qi Qi Jian Guo, His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest and Lord Shangshu of the Household Department ask to see him." The prince's chamberlain Gao Lianyu reported.

"Please wait a moment, Lord Gao, and the king of Xuan Northwest will come to see you." Li Chengqian said.

Li You and Gao Jingming were waiting at the door, and Gao Lian came out and said, "There is an edict from the prison country, please ask His Royal Highness the King of the Northwest to come and see him, and Lord Gao will wait for a while." ”

Li You arched his hand to Gao Lian and said, "Father-in-law Gao has worked. ”

Gao Lian hurriedly returned the salute with a smile on his face and said, "Don't dare to be, Your Highness, please." ”

Li You nodded and entered the study.

Gao Lian looked at Li You's back, his eyes full of awe.

Li You, the prince, is not an ordinary prince, he is directly in charge of the Northwest Province, and concurrently serves as the Western Regions, the Grassland Propaganda Envoy, the Northwest Frontier Affairs Bureau, the Navy and the Flying Tiger Army.

The Ministry of Industry, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Education, and research institutes are all his die-hard supporters.

Zhang Liang, the secretary of the Ministry of War, Yin Hongzhi, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites, Gao Jingming, the secretary of the Ministry of Households, Hou Junji, the secretary of the Ministry of Officials, and Huang Furui, the secretary of the Ministry of Works, were also supporters of Li You.

Almost all of the generals in the military respected Li You very much.

What's more, there is also Li Shimin, Li Chengqian, and Empress Changsun's trust in him, holding the royal gold medal.

If you don't think about it carefully, if you add these up, Li You is definitely the third most powerful person in the Tang Dynasty after Li Shimin and Li Chengqian. His influence even surpassed that of today's prisoner Li Chengqian.

Moreover, his princesses Murong Ling, Ash Naqing, Takahashi Kumiko and Rena are not fuel-efficient lamps, and for the sake of their husbands, they can all come up with a large army at any time.

It can be said that Li You is basically invincible now.

Even such a character is respectful to Li Chengqian, and even these subordinates around him have no arrogance.

Gao Lian and others are the people around Li Chengqian, who are both prosperous and loss-making with their masters. They were all glad that Li You sincerely supported Li Chengqian.

In the study, Li You saluted respectfully and said, "Brother of the courtiers see the prison country." ”

"Fifth brother, hurry up and excuse me." Li Chengqian said happily.

"Big brother, my brother has arranged the preparations for Mount Tai's sealing of Zen, and I will report to you." Li You said.

"Don't talk about this, I don't have to worry about you. Fifth brother, I called you here because I have something to ask you. Li Chengqian said.

"Big brother, please speak." Li You said.

"Fifth brother, yesterday you said that your father has two major wishes, one is Mount Tai Feng Zen. What's this other one? Li Chengqian had been tormented by this question all night, and he asked eagerly.

"This ......" Li You subconsciously looked around.

Seeing Li You's appearance, Li Chengqian couldn't help but get nervous.

Li You was about to leave his mouth for a while yesterday, and then he didn't mention anything about Li Shimin's second wish. Who would have thought that Li Chengqian still noticed.

Li You hesitated and said, "Big brother, don't ask about this matter." ”

Li Chengqian said: "Oh, fifth brother, let's tell the eldest brother." Otherwise, I will be even more unsure. ”

Li You looked towards the door and pouted.

Li Chengqian understood what he meant, and shouted to the door: "Gao Lian, everyone leave here, and they must not be ten steps closer to here." ”

"Yes, Your Highness, the slave and maid obey. Go down, all of you. Please come with me, Lord Gao. Outside the door, the voices and footsteps of Gao Lian and others were heard.

Li Chengqian said: "Fifth brother, you can say it." ”

Li You leaned close to Li Chengqian's ear and whispered: "After Mount Tai seals the Zen, my father will definitely ......" The voice behind him became smaller and smaller, and only Li Chengqian could hear it alone.

After Li Chengqian finished listening, his face turned pale. He nodded and said, "You are right, my father will definitely do this." ”

The atmosphere was a little dreary, and neither of them spoke for a while.

Finally, Li Chengqian asked, "Things are a good thing, but ...... Is this okay? ”

Li You comforted him and said, "Big brother, you don't have to worry, we'll talk about it when the time comes." Whatever the situation, I'm here to help. ”

Li Chengqian nodded, and shook his head vigorously, as if to shake off his troubles. He said: "This matter is a secret of our brothers, and we will not mention it again in the future." ”

"Yes, eldest brother, my brother knows." Li You said.

Li Chengqian said: "Let's talk about Mount Tai's sealing of Zen. ”

Li You said: "Ask Lord Gao to come in and talk together." ”

Li Chengqian nodded.

Li You walked to the door and called Gao Jingming in.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was noon again, Li Chengqian asked Gao Jingming to step back and said to Li You: "Fifth brother, let's have lunch together, I still have something to discuss with you." ”