Li Ke smiled and said to Wang De: "Thank you for the reminder, this king will pay attention in the future." ”

After finishing speaking, Li Ke followed Wang De to the Ganlu Palace, and soon came to the Ganlu Hall to see Li Shimin.

Li Ke knelt on the ground and saluted Li Shimin, and at the same time said to Li Shimin: "I don't know if my father asked his sons to come over, what do I have to explain." ”

"You have also seen what happened in the court today, do you think the eldest grandson Wuji is targeting you?" Li Shimin opened his mouth and asked Li Ke.

"Father, the eldest grandson has worked hard for the country and the people for half his life. Everything he said was for the stability of Datang, how could Erchen think that. Li Ke opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"I'm very glad that you can think like this, but I also want to remind you that you must think twice about doing things after you arrive in Qizhou." Li Shimin nodded and said.

"Please rest assured that the son will definitely work hard after he arrives in Qizhou. will take care of Qizhou in an orderly manner, and will definitely not live up to the trust of his father. Li Ke said to Li Shimin.

"I called you over today to hear what you are going to do when you arrive in Qizhou." Li Shimin asked Li Ke.

"Father, at present, the sons and daughters don't know anything about Qizhou, so they don't have any plans yet. Everything can only wait until after Qizhou to make a decision. ”

"However, the sons will compile the deeds of Qizhou into a book and report to their father regularly. Let the father and emperor know everything about what his sons did in Qizhou. Li Ke opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"I'm not worried about what you're going to do, I'm worried about whether the Shandong clan will be able to tolerate you. That's why I gave you 2000 forbidden troops. Li Shimin said.

"Father, rest assured, as long as his sons are in Qizhou for a day, he will do everything he can to make the Shandong clan understand that the world is now the Tang Dynasty."

"Only by obeying the orders of the imperial court can their family continue." Li Ke said to Li Shimin.

"If you can really convince the Shandong clan to be willing to serve the imperial court. Then I will give you Qizhou as a fief. Let your children and grandchildren be hereditary. Li Shimin said.

This is exactly what Li Ke wants, and he is naturally very happy in his heart. But on the surface, it doesn't show it. Instead, he opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "The son is the child of his father, which can never be changed. ”

"Therefore, the sons will definitely share the worries of their fathers and emperors, and do their best to let me have the Tang Dynasty for generations."

"I'm very happy that you have this heart, go and say goodbye to your mother. Your mother is very worried about you. Li Shimin nodded and said.

"Then the minister will retire." Li Ke knelt on the ground again and bowed to Li Shimin. Then he withdrew from the Temple of Manna.

After Li Ke left, Li Shimin said: "Wang De, do you think Li Ke is any different from before?" ”

"Your Majesty, the old slave didn't notice any difference. The only thing is that I feel that His Highness is not as weak as before. Wang De opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin.

"You're right, since Li Ke was rescued from the pond. The whole person's character is no longer so weak, and it is not as obedient as before. Li Shimin nodded and said.

"Your Majesty, the slave feels that this is like the emperor's descendant. The emperor is wise and martial arts, how can your bloodline be weak. Wang De said to Li Shimin with a smile.

……

Early the next morning, Li Ke came to the barracks, ready to choose his 2,000 forbidden army. That belongs to Li Ke's team, so Li Ke will naturally not be sloppy.

General Zhang, the chief general of the Northern Ya Forbidden Army, had already received Li Shimin's holy decree. So naturally cooperate with Li Ke very much, hoping that he can choose the person he wants as soon as possible.

Looking at the tens of thousands of horses standing in front of him, Li Ke opened his mouth and said to General Zhang: "General Zhang, can this king choose the forbidden army at will?" ”

"Your Highness naturally can, the emperor has already issued a holy decree. As long as it is the person that His Highness likes, the last general will naturally hand him over to His Highness. General Zhang said.

After Li Ke nodded, he came to the general platform. And announced loudly: "This king is Li Ke, the king of Shu, and today he selected 2,000 forbidden troops by the holy decree of his father. ”

"However, the selection of people by this king is very strict, and not everyone can stay with this king. But as long as you are chosen by this king, this king will definitely not treat you badly. ”

"In the future, you will receive twice as much money as you do now. But remember, it's not so easy to get a little more money. ”

Hearing Li Ke's words, General Zhang of the Northern Ya Forbidden Army couldn't help but nod secretly. I feel that Li Ke really has the demeanor of Li Shimin back then.

Then Li Ke spoke again: "Anyone over 24 years old is under 18 years old." Now you can go back and rest. ”

With Li Ke's request, more than seventy percent of the tens of thousands of forbidden troops in front of him left. Now there are only more than 5,000 people left in front of Li Ke.

Li Ke said to the remaining 5,000 people: "From the perspective of age, you have met the requirements of this king, then the next thing is to see your endurance." ”

"From now on, this king will stand here with you. Until 2,000 people are left. And these 2,000 people who are standing are the ones that this king will choose. ”

After Li Ke finished speaking, he stood motionless. Observing the more than 5,000 Northern Ya forbidden troops in front of him.

Minutes and seconds passed, an hour, two hours, until three hours later someone began to fall. And more and more people are falling.

In the end, it took five hours, and there were only 2,000 people left on the opposite side of Li Ke. So Li Ke opened his mouth and said: "From this moment on, you are the forbidden army of this king. The king will give you two salaries. ”

……

"Did Li Ke's selection of the forbidden army go smoothly?" Li Shimin opened his mouth and asked General Zhang, the chief general of the Northern Ya Forbidden Army, who came to restore his life.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness the King of Shu is really different in his selection method. His Royal Highness actually accompanied more than 5,000 Beiya forbidden troops and stood for five hours. General Zhang said to Li Shimin.

"Standing for five hours, what the hell is this kid doing?" Li Shimin asked General Zhang puzzled.

"His Royal Highness the King of Shu finally took away only the people who were still standing five hours later." General Zhang said to Li Shimin.

After hearing this, Li Shimin nodded, and asked again: "Which general did he choose to command the 2,000 forbidden army for him?" ”

"His Royal Highness the King of Shu has chosen a Zhaowu captain named Gao Kan." General Zhang said to Li Shimin.

"What's different about this Gao Kan, he was actually taken by Li Ke." Li Shimin asked.

"This Gao Kan is also mediocre in the army, and he has nothing outstanding. Otherwise, it can't be just Captain Zhaowu. ”

"However, His Royal Highness the King of Shu just asked his name and background, and chose him." General Zhang said to Li Shimin.