Li Cunxun glanced at Li Cunxuan, who was majestic on the throne, and said slowly: "Your Majesty, since succeeding to the throne of the first emperor, in just over ten years, Ping Zhao has destroyed Yan, making my Hedong a corner of the world, becoming a powerful country in the world, and even more leveling the Central Plains in one fell swoop, destroying Liang to reign in the world, such a feat, who in the world can look forward to it?" His Majesty won the world with his hands on horseback, how could he ever put the Khitan in his eyes? As far as His Majesty is concerned, as long as he stabilizes the state politics and frees up his hands, the conquest of the world is just around the corner, and it is only a matter of time before he clears the universe. At that time, don't say that the land of abundance and victory is the entire northern grassland, as long as His Majesty is willing, he can gallop on horseback! Yelu Abaoji? In the eyes of His Majesty, no matter how much he jumps now, he is just a clown ear! Annihilation, how is it different from a backhand? ”

Li Siyuan was speechless in shock.

Li Cunzhen looked at Li Siyuan, "This is Your Majesty, this is Your Majesty!" Now, do you know Your Majesty? ”

Li Siyuan lowered his head slightly and was silent. Li Cunxian's words, while surprising him, also made him deeply shocked, he didn't expect that the core of all the problems was that he didn't recognize Li Cunxuan.

Li Cunxian didn't force Li Siyuan to say anything, he said: "Your Majesty is a real genius, a well-deserved hero, the world has been changed in the hands of Your Majesty, and it is really not worth mentioning that it is a place of abundance and victory." Now His Majesty doesn't bother to pay attention to it, it's not that he can't pay attention to it, but he really disdains to pay attention to it, because he has more important things to do. ”

Speaking of this, Li Cunxian sighed softly and said: "After returning from Youzhou, the old man resigned and recuperated at home, ignoring the government and politics, what did he do?" It is true that the old man is seriously ill and has been overwhelmed, but more importantly, the old man knows His Majesty's aspirations, so I would rather make way for His Majesty's great cause. With my sacrifice, in exchange for His Majesty to take a step forward, why not the old man? ”

Li Siyuan has been on the horse for half his life, how rich his experience is, and he has long been calm, but today's conversation with Li Cunzhen made him shocked again and again. In the end, Li Siyuan never expected that Li Cunxian was willing to give up his high position and give up all the power in his hands, but he was willing to give way to Li Cunxuan after understanding Li Cunxuan's thoughts. Such a mind and such a responsibility cannot but be admired.

"The old general's mind is as broad as the sea, which is admirable, and we are ashamed of ourselves!" Li Siyuan said sincerely.

A gust of cold wind blew, Li Cunxian coughed a few times, and after listening to Li Siyuan's words, he smiled lightly: "Old man, I have been fighting horses all my life, but I am just a pawn attached to the chariot of Datang. And the reason why this chariot can run so steadily and quickly is not because of the old man, a pawn, but because of the person who drives the chariot - Your Majesty! ”

His eyes looked farther away, "The old man is old, and it is not a pity to die, but as long as the chariot of the Tang Dynasty can move forward steadily, what else can the old man ask for?" Isn't the meaning of the old man's horse being exactly here? Just as the old man once told him before going north from Jing, the old man's crippled body had the intention to kill the thief, but he was unable to return to the sky, and in the face of the Khitan, he could only do not retreat, but he could not take a step forward. However, it is not a pity that the general is white-headed and the hero is twilight, because in the world of the Tang Dynasty, there are successors! ”

Li Cunxun looked at Li Siyuan, "Your Majesty is still young, he has enough energy and wisdom to lead the chariot of Datang and continue to move forward; Datang is still young, with you generals, and a rising handsome man like Congjing, why can't Datang go further? In the twilight of the old man, he can still push this chariot and let him take a step forward, and the old man is blind when he dies. ”

In the entire hall, there are many civil and military generals who are now in high positions and have great authority in the Tang Dynasty, but at this time, their figures have become blurred, except for Li Cunxian, an old man who is already a white body, with a tall posture and amazing bearing.

At the end, when Li Cunxian returned to his seat, he said to Li Siyuan: "Although Your Majesty does not take the Khitan in his eyes, the Khitan ants shook the big trees and rampantly captured Feng and Sheng's two states, which makes Your Majesty even if he has the heart to ignore it, he will not be able to get over his face, and his heart will not be smooth." Although Your Majesty does not allow you to go on the expedition, deep down, Your Majesty also hopes that someone can share his worries, fight back against the Khitan, and recapture Feng and Sheng! Now that Congjing has done this for His Majesty, he has not only fought back against the Khitan, but also has not caused a bigger war, His Majesty is too late to be happy, how can he blame Congjing? As long as Congjing is still reused and trusted by His Majesty, how difficult is your situation as a father? The sky of your door can't collapse! ”

In the end, when Li Siyuan was pondering, Li Cunxian hesitated for a while, but still said in his heart: "Siyuan, although Congjing is young, he is much smarter than you, you have always acted cautiously, for fear of offending His Majesty's taboo and making him jealous, but Congjing is different, he knows how to be pampered and arrogant!" The monarch is not afraid of the indulgence of his courtiers, because the courtiers who make mistakes are the ones that the king is confident that he can easily control; And the courtiers who can't make mistakes, the courtiers who are favored but not arrogant, can't help but make people want to ask, the high and powerful position, and the desperate accumulation of popularity, what do you want to do? ”

Li Siyuan was shocked, and cold sweat broke out on his back.

……

After Li Cunxian left, Li Siyuan has been chewing on the words that the other party just said to him. These words made Li Siyuan ponder deeply for a while.

Although Li Siyuan and Li Cunxian have a good relationship, Li Siyuan has never been so heart-to-heart with Li Cunxian before, especially Li Cunxian's last words, but only people who have an extremely close relationship and trust each other will talk about these secret issues. Li Siyuan thought that his friendship with Li Cunxian had not reached that point, but today Li Cunxian said those words to the right, what is the reason?

It's not hard to think of.

In Li Siyuan's mind, he couldn't help but think of the scene of that day. In the battle to destroy the Liang, Li Siyuan and Li Congjing entered the high-rise building at night after drinking, and talked about the world. At that time, the stars were high and the moon was bright, the clouds were light and the wind was light, and his son was very charming.

Li Siyuan knew that if it weren't for Li Congjing, Li Cunxian would not have said such a thing to him today.

Thinking of Li Congjing, Li Siyuan felt a lot of emotion in his heart. The father and son have a deep relationship, and he is also quite concerned about Li Congjing at this time. Others often ignore Li Congjing's age, but Li Siyuan remembers it very clearly, being in Youzhou, sitting on the border for the Tang Dynasty, defending the Khitan, and experiencing the bitter cold of the north, Li Congjing is now just past the age of the crown.

Li Siyuan muttered: "Congjing...... How are you doing this year? ”

……

Not long after, Li Cunmiao came to Li Siyuan's seat with a wine glass and chatted with him.

There are two monarchs and ministers, one looks respectful and abides by the way of the courtiers, and the other is easy-going and intimate with the courtiers.

What a picture of a gentleman and a minister.

After the banquet, the monarchs and ministers dispersed, and Li Cunqiao also left the Daming Palace, accompanied by the queen Liu, and went to the harem. The two rode together on the jade chariot, and under the support of the attendants, officials, and guards in front and behind, they slowly walked towards the deep palace in the brightly lit and joyful palace.

Li Cunmiao drank a lot, leaning on the jade chariot at this time, closing his eyes and recuperating, and his breath was steady. Liu snuggled up to Li Cunmiao's side, his white and tender hands caressed Li Cunmiao's chest, docile and well-behaved like a kitten, with a happy and complacent look on his face.

On today's extraordinarily important day, Li Cunmiao feasted the ministers in the Daming Palace, and there were countless concubines in the harem, but only the Liu family, who was the queen, could sit beside Li Cunmiao. Those concubines, who were either young or delicate, didn't even have a chance to get close to Li Cunqiao. At the dinner, Liu, who had enjoyed the awe-inspiring eyes of civil and military officials and ladies for a whole night, felt extremely satisfied.

That's what she wants.

In the battle of the harem, she always grabbed Li Cunmiao to the death, used all her wrists, tied the heart of the most powerful man in the world, and did not let him have the opportunity to favor other concubines, and at the same time, she did not let this man snub her because of the country. She did it, and now Li Cunmiao is with her every day, not to mention concubines, they are all about the country, and they have almost forgotten about it. And anything that can please her, whether it is a stupid act or a criticism, Li Cunqiao has always done it without hesitation.

To be the emperor's concubine, to the point where the emperor can do his best to please her regardless of the country's society, is undoubtedly an extreme success.

Liu is very satisfied with himself.

She doesn't care what kind of society she is, what kind of people do she have, so what does it have to do with her? The whole world was beaten down by Li Cunqing, will it be possible to run away? She and he are the most honorable people in the world, and they deserve to enjoy the world and squander the world. If you can't make the world happy, what can you do with such a world?

Liu, who was born in the singer, was as humble as an ant, but now, she is the most noble woman in time, and all the glory in the world is just her rouge gouache and her foil.

Li Cunmiao suddenly opened his eyes, and Liu Shi lost no time in saying in a greasy voice: "Your Majesty, the concubine still thinks that you are asleep, today's important day, the concubine still thinks that you are going to leave the concubine alone, so that the concubine will not have a good dream!" ”

Her delicate gesture hinted obviously. She has been preparing for tonight's fish-water-joy for a long time, but she has tried her best to toss a lot of new things, in order to firmly tie the heart of the man in front of her. Every time Liu behaves like this, Li Cunqiao will be full of interest and impatient.

Li Cunmiao sat up straight, didn't take Liu's words, and asked, "Where is this?" ”

"Diligent Palace." Li Cunmiao asked about the location, and Liu thought that Li Cunmiao couldn't wait to go to the palace and have fun with her, so he covered his mouth and smiled, and replied without thinking about it.

"Qinzheng Palace......" Li Cunqiao lowered his head and was silent for a while, then suddenly raised his head and said, "Stop!" ”

"Your Majesty......" Liu Shi was puzzled, blinking his innocent eyes, "What are you doing here?" ”

The royal driver stopped, but without Liu speaking, they didn't immediately put down the jade chariot.

Li Cunqiao jumped off the jade chariot, didn't look back, left directly, waved his hand and said, "Go back and rest, I want to go to the Qinzheng Hall to sit." ”

The Liu family couldn't stop it, and Li Cunmiao had already walked away, "Your Majesty ......"

Seeing that Li Cunmiao was so resolute, he didn't ask her for advice and take into account her feelings for the first time, after Liu's accident, his face became extremely ugly, he flicked his sleeves angrily, became angry, and said coldly: "Go back to the palace!" ”

Followed by a group of attendants and guards, Li Cunqiao walked into the courtyard of the Qinzheng Palace. When he came to the main entrance of the main hall, he saw that the gate was closed, and a golden lock was hanging on it, locking the door.

Li Cunmiao walked to the door, stretched out his hand to put on the golden lock, and suddenly found that the golden lock was already covered with dust. His calm eyes became extremely fierce at this moment.

"Your Majesty......" The attendants who followed behind Li Cunqiao were all puzzled, and looked at each other, feeling that His Majesty seemed a little strange today. Jing Xinmo stepped forward and called softly, but after all, the words came to his lips, but he didn't say anything.

"Turn it on." Li Cunmiao said in an unquestionable tone.

Jing Xinmo said yes, turned around and hurriedly beckoned to the attendants, asking them to find the key to open the door.

But how could these squires carry the keys with them? This time there was a rush, but there was no result.

Li Cunmiao, who was standing in front of the door, gradually frowned, he suddenly raised his foot and kicked on the door suddenly!

He was a hero in the world, and his courage was extraordinary, and under this full force, the gate was immediately loosened.

But it is also tightly loose, not a scene where the lock collapses and the door collapses.

Li Congjing was stunned, obviously unexpectedly, he didn't kick the door open with all his might. Not only that, but he had just kicked out suddenly, and his toes were shocked and painful.

"Your Majesty, please take care of the dragon body!" Jing Xinmo was shocked, and a kind of attendant and guard, all fell to their knees.

To his surprise, Li Congjing was not angry, but stunned in front of the door.

After a long time, the key was finally found, Jing Xinmo hurriedly took it, opened the lock, and pushed the door open with the attendants, welcoming Li Cunqiao inside.

As soon as the door opened, Li Cunqiao, who was standing at the door, immediately smelled a strong musty smell. But his face did not change, and he stepped into the temple. The hall is unusually empty, and in the top position, on the nine steps, a majestic imperial case stands quietly, with a clear outline. However, in the eyes of Li Cunqing, there was an indescribable loneliness.

When Jing Xinmo asked people to look for the key, they also found the candlestick, and after Li Cunmiao entered the door, they hurriedly lit the candlestick. The hall, which was originally dark and only had moonlight, was suddenly lit by candles, and the darkness was dispelled a lot.

"Let's all get out." Li Cunmiao walked towards the imperial case and commanded.

The attendants, you look at me, I look at you, they are all surprised, I don't know why the emperor's temperament has changed greatly today. Jing Xinmo glanced at them and led them out of the hall respectfully.

In the empty hall, only Li Cunqiao was left.

He walked to the imperial case and stroked his hand over the imperial case. On the imperial case, on the two stacks of chapters, the dust was so thick that it was impossible to see the original color of the book.

Li Cunqiao sat down on the nine steps in front of the imperial case, crossed his fingers, and placed them under the bridge of his nose. Facing this empty hall, he was silent for a long time.

The moonlight and the candle flame were entangled, and Li Cunqiao's thinking was also chaotic.

For a long time, this emperor who has been in the world showed a self-deprecating smile and said to himself: "Sure enough, if you wear the mask for a long time, you will not be able to recognize yourself, and if you do what others have done for a long time, you will forget yourself." ”