Songtsen Ganbu was in a hurry to return to Tubo, and when he was worried that Li You's accident would affect his itinerary, Tang Fei, the secretary of Honglu Temple, came with two guests, one was Pei Dilan, and the other was the former general of Tuyuhun Palace.

Accompanied by Li Daozong, Songtsen Ganbu immediately held talks with the visitors.

The secret agents of the Baiqi Division, who focused on monitoring Li You's movements, saw Pei Dilan and others leave the Northwest Palace, followed them all the way to Li Daozong's manor, and then reported the matter to Ma Xuanliang.

Liangyi Palace, study.

"See your father's father. Whining. When Li Tai saw Li Shimin, a stomach full of grievances suddenly came to his heart, and he cried directly.

Li Shimin was in an irritable mood, and was made even more unhappy by Li Tai's crying, he frowned and said, "What are you crying about, wipe away your tears." ”

Li Tai put away his crying, his body still couldn't help twitching a few times, and his emotions were still very excited.

Li Shimin asked: "Qingque, you are in a hurry to see me, is there anything important?" ”

Li Tai wiped a handful of tears and said aggrievedly: "Father, the son is specially here to bid you off, please allow the son to return to the fief." ”

Li Shimin knew that Li Tai was talking angrily, he was in an irritable mood at the moment, and he really didn't have the heart to coax Li Tai, he frowned and didn't say anything.

Li Tai felt Li Shimin's coldness, he knew Li Shimin, and knew that continuing to complain would cause him to be disgusted, and the conversation might not achieve the effect he wanted. He calmed down, took a deep breath, stabilized his emotions, and thought about how he could keep the conversation going.

Suddenly, Li Tai came up with a brilliant idea.

Li Tai changed his tone and said, "Father, don't be angry. Erchen knows that you are in trouble because you love Erchen. The construction of Yong'an Palace cost a lot of money, and it is understandable that it caused opposition from ministers.

Regarding the matter of raising funds for the construction of Yong'an Palace, Erchen had an idea and asked his father for permission. ”

After Li Shimin's proposal was opposed in the early dynasty, he also considered the reasons for everyone's opposition, and believed that the huge cost of building Yong'an Palace was one of the main reasons. Hearing Li Tai talk about this, he became a little interested, and he asked, "What do you think, let's hear it?" ”

Li Tai said: "Father, you are the most fond of your son, so your son will be hated by others, and your son is grateful for his father's favor and is willing to share his father's worries."

In order to raise funds for the construction of Yong'an Palace for his father, Erchen planned to sell the property of Furong Garden and Luoyang City, and Erchen estimated that at least millions of funds could be raised, and Erchen was willing to donate all the money to fulfill the filial piety of his father. ”

After Li Tai was belittled, Li Shimin did not take back his Furong Garden and Luoyang City's properties, and his wealth was still at the top among the princes, except for Li Chengqian and Li You, and these properties were also one of the reasons why everyone hated him.

During Li Tai's time in Chang'an, he was treated coldly by people, and he finally realized a truth - no matter how much money he has, no matter how much industry he has, it will be useless, and if Li Shimin dies in the future, all his wealth will not be able to be saved.

Li Tai is determined to turn over politically and regain a foothold in the court, he has no achievements in politics, and he has no capital in resources, and the only thing he can use at present is the favor from Li Shimin.

Reluctant that the child couldn't trap the wolf, Li Tai threw out the method of donating the property of Furong Garden and Luoyang City to curry favor with Li Shimin.

Li Tai's abacus is very fine, on the one hand, he is really ready to donate these properties, as long as he can get Li Shimin's favor, everything is worth it. Besides, the method he proposed is only a statement, and it will not actually work.

The main part of the property of Furong Garden and Li Tai in Luoyang City is the royal property, and they are the same as the Wei Palace, the Northwest Palace, etc., when the identity of the owner changes, it will still be returned to the royal family. Although these properties are currently under Li Tai's name, he does not have the right to dispose of them without authorization.

The gardens and residential buildings of the imperial court were strictly regulated by the hierarchy, and Li Tai wanted to sell these royal properties, but no one dared to buy them, so Li Tai's statement became an empty word.

What's more, Li Tai thinks that Li Shimin is a face-loving person, and let his son sell his personal property to build a palace for himself, as the king of a country, he can't afford to lose this face, so he will definitely not agree.

However, these industries are currently under Li Tai's name, and Li Tai made such a gesture, which shows his filial piety to Li Shimin, and also gives Li Shimin an excuse to deal with the ministers' doubts.

Sure enough, Li Shimin saw Li Tai's sincerity, and the dragon heart was happy. He felt Li Tai's sincerity from Li Tai's proposal, and also provided a good weapon for himself to start a counterattack against the ministers.

Li Shimin looked at Li Tai and still felt that he was the most intimate.

Li Shimin said lovingly: "Qingque, I know your filial piety. In this matter, I know that you have been wronged, don't worry, I will definitely be angry for you. ”

Li Tai saw the change in Li Shimin's attitude, and he was secretly happy in his heart, and he seized the opportunity to continue to make a high posture to arch the fire to Li Shimin.

He said: "Father, the son really wants to stay by your father's side and do his filial piety for his father. However, Erchen knew that this matter was too difficult, and many people did not want to see Erchen stay in Chang'an. The sons are people who know the general situation, and they can't embarrass their father, and they will never let their father offend those people and ministers for the sake of their sons.

Therefore, what Erchen said just now that he wanted to leave Chang'an was really Erchen's heartfelt words. Please also ask for your father's permission. ”

Li Shimin's self-esteem was greatly hurt because of the incident in the early dynasty today, and after the arch fire of Cen Wenwen, coupled with Li Tai's words, Li Shimin's face really couldn't get down. His state of mind, which had just calmed down a bit, had changed a lot.

He remembered the incident of the early dynasty, and the more he thought about it, the more angry he became, and said angrily: "I just want to leave my son by my side to do his filial piety, what is in the way of others?" I don't believe it, see which of them dares to drive you away. ”

Li Tai persuaded: "Father, don't be angry, don't be embarrassed, no matter whether the son-in-law can stay in Chang'an or not, the son-in-law will not complain about your father." ”

These words still added fuel to the fire, making Li Shimin's liver fire more and more vigorous.

Li Shimin made up his mind that Li Tai must stay in Chang'an. He said angrily: "Qingque, you stay in Chang'an, and I will see who dares to drive you away." ”

What Li Tai wanted was Li Shimin's words, and he was overjoyed. Seeing that the purpose of stimulating the arch fire had been achieved, he accepted it when he saw it, and said: "Father, don't think about those troubles anymore, seeing that the Shangyuan Festival is coming, Erchen made a poem, and asked your father to correct your poetry." ”

Li Shimin's anger was not calmed, and he didn't have the heart to appreciate the poems for a while, so he didn't pick up the poems handed over by Li Tai.

Li Tai changed his face, and he persuaded Li Shimin with a spring breeze on his face, which finally made Li Shimin feel better.

Subsequently, the father and son talked about poetry and painting, and Li Shimin also left Li Tai to have dinner together.

After a day of investigation, Ma Xuanliang basically understood the cause and effect of what happened in the early dynasty, and he saw that Li Tai had been with Li Shimin, so he did not go over to report it.

Finally, Li Tai left the emperor's bedroom, and Ma Xuanliang walked towards Li Shimin's bedroom.

In Chang'an in winter, it gets dark early.

At this moment, Ma Xuanliang saw a string of lanterns shaking, and someone walked over.