Li Ke, who returned to Qizhou City, never asked about military and political affairs again. In addition to accompanying Kong Jingrou and Shan Ailian every day, it is to hunt and worship Buddha. It's also a happy life.

And Li Ke's approach was soon transmitted back to Chang'an City. When the eldest grandson Wuji learned about this, he couldn't help but smile on his face.

"Even if he has the Dan Book Iron Scroll in his hand, what can he do? There are no soldiers and no power in your hands, even if you have ten Danshu iron scrolls to avoid death, it will be useless. Eldest Sun Wuji said with a laugh.

"I don't think this matter is necessarily so simple, although Li Ke, the king of Qi, doesn't have much time to govern the seven states. But the results are extraordinary. ”

"In a short period of time, all the big families in the fiefdom bowed down to him. I don't think such a person will be willing to live a lifetime. Du Ruhui opened his mouth and said to the eldest grandson Wuji.

"Lord Du means that this Qi King Li Ke is the Ming Xiu Plank Road Darkness Chen Cang? Could it be that he still dares to raise a large number of private soldiers? The eldest grandson asked puzzled.

"It is absolutely impossible to raise a large number of private soldiers, after all, the goal of doing so is too obvious, and the slightest mistake will be discovered by others."

"As for what kind of medicine is sold in his gourd, I can't figure it out for a while." Du Ruhui shook his head and said.

"There is only one thing we can do now, and that is to send more people to Qizhou. It is best to be able to infiltrate the Qi Palace. ”

"Only in this way can we master every move of Li Ke, the king of Qi." Eldest Sun Wuji opened his mouth and said.

"Don't worry, now His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has sensed the threat brought by Li Ke, the King of Qi. Even if we don't take action, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will not let Li Ke, the king of Qi, go. Fang Xuanling opened his mouth and said to the eldest grandson Wuji.

"His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is not a person who has achieved great things, and Hou Junji beside him is ambitious. Maybe sooner or later, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will go astray. The eldest grandson Wuji said with a sigh.

"What we have to do is to stabilize the Tang Dynasty, as long as we don't let the bloodline of the previous dynasty inherit the throne. I don't care who the prince is. Du Ruhui said.

These old ministers are all loyal to Li Shimin, and in their hearts, as long as Li Shimin's son inherits the throne. It's all a matter of course.

But Li Ke is the only one who is different, and the reason is that his body has the blood of Emperor Yang Guang of Sui. If Li Ke ascends the throne and becomes emperor one day, they are really afraid that Li Ke will avenge Yang Guang.

What kind of ending will it be at that time, everyone here really dare not think about it. Not only did they have this worry, but even Qin Qiong, Wei Chi Gong and the others were also average.

……

At this time, Li Ke was not in the mood to worry about their affairs, and now Li Ke was sitting in Juewei Zhai, tasting Zhang Baiwei's craftsmanship.

However, Li Ke is not the only one present, Xiao Rui and all the main figures of Xuantan are also present. Because today Li Ke has important things to explain.

"I called you here today because this king has something to explain, that is, the speed of Xuantan's accumulation of wealth is too slow. It simply did not achieve the effect that the king expected. Li Ke said.

"Lord Wang, the wealth in Xuantan's hands now is almost the same as that of a rich country. I don't know why the prince thinks that the speed of making money is too slow. Li Yin asked Li Ke with a puzzled expression.

"Money is a thing that exists in the treasury, and naturally there is a feeling of piling up. But once you use it, you feel like it's not enough. ”

"Especially in war, once the war starts, the money will be consumed like running water. In order to prepare for the impending war, the king must prepare in advance. ”

"It's the way cement is made, and there's a new type of smelting technology. Take this and hope that the king will see results in a year's time. Li Ke said.

Li Yin took the secret recipe handed over by Li Ke, put it in his arms and asked, "Did the prince notice something?" If someone is really ready to make a move on the prince, no matter how much money we have, it may not be useful. ”

"You're right, but the king doesn't have to worry about it yet. Because as long as the father and emperor live, no one will do anything to this king. ”

"But the Fanbang alien race doesn't think so, they can't wait to invade Datang in the next moment. If this king is not demolished, the border will be in chaos next year. Li Ke said.

"Now that the prince has removed all military and political powers, even if there is a war on the border at that time, I'm afraid the prince won't be needed, right?" Xiao Rui opened his mouth and asked Li Ke.

"Don't worry, when the time comes, someone will suggest to my father that this king be in charge. Therefore, in order to win this war, the king must be well prepared. ”

"When the time comes, with the merits of this king to expand the territory of the Tang Dynasty, plus the iron scroll of the Emperor's Imperial Gift Book to avoid death. No one in this world will dare to touch the king. Li Ke said.

……

Time is like a white horse crossing a stream, and it is about half a year in a blink of an eye. Seeing that the Spring Festival is approaching, Li Ke has also successfully become a father.

Kong Jingrou gave birth to a little prince for Li Ke, and Li Ke named him Li Ren. The little guy is very cute.

Li Ke couldn't put it down and often held it in his arms. Even if the little guy spilled Li Ke's urine, Li Ke didn't dislike it.

And within half a year, Li Keke has received a lot of good news. First of all, cement has been successfully manufactured, and roads have begun to be built in the city of Qizhou.

New smelting techniques also gained time, although the steel bars produced were not comparable to those of later generations. But Li Ke was already very satisfied.

Just after the Spring Festival, news came from the DPRK and China. The party Xiangguo, which was originally subservient to the Tang Dynasty, suddenly rebelled and threw himself into Tuyuhun, the enemy of the Tang Dynasty.

And he is eager to try Datang, and he may start a war with Datang at any time. This couldn't help but make Li Shimin very angry. and ordered the assembly of the world's troops, preparing to take Li Jing as the commander and Hou Junji as the general to send troops to conscript.

However, Li Jing used old age and infirmity as an excuse and did not put on a pretense to go on the expedition. In the end, Li Shimin had no choice but to hand over the power of the three armies to Hou Junji.

After Hou Junji obtained the holy decree, he is now recruiting soldiers from the world's Zhichong Mansion for intensive training. Prepare to attack Tuyuhun in the second half of the year.

and assured Li Shimin that he would definitely be able to make sure that as soon as the heavenly soldiers fell, the foreign races of Fanbang fled in despair.

Li Shimin also admired Hou Junji's ability very much, after all, Li Shimin once issued an order to let Li Jing hand over Hou Junji's art of war.

Therefore, in Li Shimin's heart, although Hou Junji's Wen Taowu strategy may not be able to surpass Li Jing. But it's never a problem to be on your own.

When Li Ke learned the news, he couldn't help but think to himself: "It seems that it is my reason that caused the butterfly effect, and even the historical conquest of Tutu Guhun has changed." ”

However, this is very beneficial to Li Ke, because Li Ke knows that with Hou Junji's ability, the final result will be the loss of troops and generals.

(End of chapter)