"Concubine Shuniang, the emperor asked His Royal Highness King Qi to go to the Ganlu Palace." Wang De entered Yang Shufei's bedroom and said to Yang Shufei.

"Since it was your father who summoned you, let's hurry up and get down to business. Let Jingrou stay here to chat with her mother for a while. Yang Shufei said to Li Ke with a smile.

"Then the mother concubine and Jingrou will talk for a while, and the sons will go to the Ganlu Hall to see what the father and emperor have ordered." After Li Ke finished speaking, he followed Wang De to the Ganlu Palace.

Wang De took Li Ke all the way to the Ganlu Palace, and when he saw that there was no one on the left and right. Wang De slowed down and narrowed the distance between him and Li Ke.

As he walked, he whispered: "Wait a minute, the emperor asks His Highness about the major affairs of the court, and His Highness must not answer." ”

After Wang De finished speaking, he led the way with his head in front of him normally. As if he hadn't said anything before.

And Li Ke only nodded gratefully, and did not answer Wang De's words. It's as if I haven't heard anything.

Soon Li Ke arrived at the Ganlu Palace, and after entering the Ganlu Palace, he saw Li Shimin sitting behind the Dragon Book case and reviewing the folds.

Li Ke hurriedly took two steps forward and knelt on the ground to salute Li Shimin. Then he opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "I don't know what my father will do when he summons his sons?" ”

"I have a book here, and I don't know how to decide for a moment. Come and help me take a look. After Li Shimin finished speaking, he ordered Wang De to hand over the fold to Li Ke.

After Li Ke took the fold, he read it seriously. It's as if you want to analyze every word thoroughly. After the tea time, the fold was returned to Li Shimin.

And said to Li Shimin: "Father, the son has just carefully tasted the content of this compromise. I feel that it is very exaggerated to chew on the words and words, and it is not a good article. ”

Hearing Li Ke's words, Li Shimin's nose was no longer crooked. With a cold face, he said to Li Ke: "I let you see what is played in the folds, who asked you to check the wrinkled writings?" ”

"Father, this is a little difficult for the son, let the son-in-law see how well the article is written. Dealing with this major event in the court, Erchen doesn't have that ability. Li Ke said to Li Shimin with an aggrieved face.

"Do you think you can govern the world with a pen? Do you think that if you write good poetry, the world will become a peaceful and prosperous world? Li Shimin asked Li Ke with a cold face.

"Father, you can't take care of the world by relying on the pen, and no matter how well the poem is written, it is just a fantasy and expectation, and it cannot really become a reality." Li Ke said respectfully to Li Shimin.

"Now that you understand this, you still make such a mistake. How can you reassure me that the land of the Seven States will be handed over to you to govern? The anger on Li Shimin's face became even stronger.

"Father, the sons also feel that it is really too difficult for the sons to govern the land of the seven states. So he didn't participate in the affairs of the other six states, and his son has only taken over one Qizhou so far. ”

"Erchen's concern is that his lack of ability will make things worse. At that time, it will really be a waste of money and labor. Li Ke lowered his head and whispered.

"Since you don't think you have the ability to govern the seven states, then I will order the other six states to be reclaimed. For the time being, you are only in charge of the military and political affairs of Qizhou. Li Shimin said coldly.

"Thank you for your father's understanding of his sons, and his sons will definitely govern Qizhou in an orderly manner. I will definitely not disappoint my father. Li Ke had a smile on his face and said happily to Li Shimin.

"You're only interested in hunting the Buddha now, and by the way, your poetry and songs. How do you convince me that you can take care of Qizhou on your own? Li Shimin asked Li Ke.

Li Ke said confidently: "Father doesn't have to worry about this, the son has now asked Wang Tianlai, the head of the Langya Wang family, to serve as the assassin of Qizhou." ”

"And let the concubine of the Xiangcheng Imperial Sister, Xiao Rui, the young head of the Xiao family in Lanling, take the position of the head of the Qi Palace. With the two of them helping their sons to manage Qizhou, what else does the father have to worry about? ”

"I didn't expect you to let the head of the Langya Wang family become an official. Since you have this ability, then the land of the seven states is still under your control. Li Shimin said expressionlessly.

Although Li Shimin had already seen Li Ke's twists and turns, he also knew about the matter between Li Ke and Wang Kai, the third son of the Langya Wang family.

But what Li Shimin didn't expect was that Li Ke finally let Wang Tianlai, the head of the Langya Wang family, become an official. This is also the first time that the Shandong clan has bowed to the imperial court.

Although Li Shimin was very happy in his heart, he did not show any traces on the surface. Instead, he still had a cold expression.

"Father, as the saying goes, a good king has no jokes. Since the father had already recovered the other six states, how could he hand them over to his son? ”

"If it is spread out, I am afraid that some people will say that the father's order will be changed every day, and there is the majesty of the king." Li Ke said to Li Shimin with a bitter face.

"Go back and clean up, and then hurry back to Qizhou." Without my summons, don't come to Chang'an City if it's okay. so that you are not upset. ”

"By the way, after returning to Qizhou City, I will first implement the condiment matter." Li Shimin said after waving his hand to Li Ke.

Li Ke wanted to say anything again, but Li Shimin no longer gave him a chance. Instead, he bowed his head and began to review the recital. Li Ke could only reluctantly retire and leave the Ganlu Palace.

"Wang De, do you say that Li Ke, the king of Qi, is lazy? Or is it inadequate? After Li Ke left, Li Shimin put down the brush in his hand and said to Wang De beside him.

"Slaves don't dare to comment on the government." Wang De hurriedly knelt on the ground and said to Li Shimin.

"I have given you innocence, but today I will listen to your heart." Li Shimin opened his mouth and said to Wang De.

"Since the emperor asked the slave to say, the slave dared to say his opinion. The minions felt that His Royal Highness King Qi was lazy, not incapable. Wang De got up and said to Li Shimin.

Li Shimin nodded and said, "I also think so. If he really doesn't have the ability, how can he make the head of the Langya Wang family bow down. ”

"If he really doesn't have the ability, how can Xiao Rui, the concubine of Princess Xiangcheng, easily become the head of the Qi Palace."

"It's just that this kid is too playful, and he wastes his business. If this continues, no matter how strong his ability is, he will not achieve anything. ”

"Your Majesty." Wang De simply said that the emperor was sage. The others said nothing.

Because Wang De has been by Li Shimin's side for a long time, he naturally knows Li Shimin's temper and temperament. How could he touch Li Shimin's taboo.

There are three things that Li Shimin taboos the most, the first is to interfere in the politics of the harem, the second is that his relatives form a party for personal gain, and the last thing is that the eunuchs take power.

This is also the reason why Empress Changsun did not dare to participate in political affairs during Li Shimin's reign. is also the reason why in the history books, even the name of Li Shimin's personal eunuch is not recorded.