However, in front of his colleagues and hundreds of officials, everyone was not so brazen, so they had to give up this opportunity to show favor to Li Chengqian, but they didn't expect that Wei Zheng, who has always been known for his honesty and uprightness, was not afraid of everyone's ridicule, and would rather open his eyes and say nonsense than miss such an opportunity, which is really, ruthless enough.

Ignoring the thoughts of those black-bellied officials, the ministers who have always been close to Wei Zheng and are familiar with his surname, and even Li Shimin, naturally know that if there is no reason, Wei Zheng will definitely not favor anyone.

"Wei Qing, why do you say this?" Li Shimin asked curiously, glanced at Li Chengqian, and found that he was not moved, his bearing was still calm, and his heart couldn't help but move slightly.

Wei Zheng didn't answer in a hurry, but walked up to Li Chengqian and asked, "Prince, the things you hunt are all jackals, tigers and leopards, why don't you hunt others?" ”

Hey, everyone took a closer look and found that this is really the case, it stands to reason that there are many animals in the mountains and forests, even if they hunt selectively, under normal circumstances, they will hunt whatever they see, and it is definitely not just these animals.

Could it be deliberate, everyone speculated, but heard Li Chengqian say softly: "The ancient emperors, spring harvesting, summer seedlings, autumn hunting, and winter hunting, are not to show their strength in the world, but to protect the people to live and work in peace and contentment, protect seedlings and grain in spring and summer, protect poultry in autumn and winter, and hunt fierce beasts so that they do not hurt the people. ”

"Very much." Everyone suddenly realized, and they thought it was true.

I didn't expect that hunting was just that, there were so many doorways, several generals muttered secretly, very tacit understanding, and kept silent, but the civil officials were full of affection and admiration, or the prince was kind-hearted, even hunting and caring for the people, and won the legacy of the ancient emperor, and then, everyone had no other nonsense, and unanimously said that this hunting should be the first with the prince Li Chengqian.

"Good." Li Shimin immediately decided that it was for his family anyway, and no matter how generous the reward was, it would not be too much, but he should also pay attention to frugality, it was nothing more than some gold, silver and satin and other things, and everyone had a share, and the only highlight was a treasure carved bow.

As if to prove to the ministers that he would do less hunting in the future, Li Shimin also sent out the treasure bow he had carried with him for many years, which naturally made Li Ke and Li Tai's eyes hot, and Li Chengqian also had a smile of surprise on his face, took the bow, thanked him, and retreated, and suddenly found that in the corner, Han Rui quietly waved his hand, as if he was signaling something.

After thinking about it, Li Chengqian said: "Father, this hunting trip is mostly accompanied by military guards, and the sons want to transfer the things rewarded by their father to them, I don't know if it's possible?" ”

Okay, some people secretly applaud in their hearts, and everyone will do it, but when it is brought up in person, one is to show their frankness and selflessness, and the other is that in front of everyone, those military guards have light on their faces, and I am afraid that they are even more grateful to Li Chengqian.

"It's a small matter, you can decide for yourself." Li Shimin said, but did not hide his approval.

Li Chengqian smiled, calmly recruited the accompanying military guards, and carried the property down, as for how to distribute it, he made his own arrangements afterwards, and if he did it openly, wouldn't it become a meeting to share the spoils, besides, this is also the power that only the emperor has.

After this matter is over, there are palace people to report, the Ligong banquet has been almost prepared, Li Shimin heard this, gladly ordered, accompanied by the ministers, moved away, the Son of Heaven traveled, the hundred officials supported, the mighty, the scene was magnificent, all the way away, the people watched it, all sighed and avoided.

Pulling the horse slowly, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "How about it, I didn't guess what you meant." ”

"It's wrong, and it's outrageous, but forget it, it's a good thing anyway." Han Rui said helplessly, it was really not tacit enough, he waved his hand again, and shouted silently, but he didn't understand it.

"And what do you mean?" Li Chengqian frowned.

"Push and transfer property, you guessed right." Han Rui hesitated and whispered: "However, my original intention is to let you push the honor of the first to the King of Shu and the King of Yue, no matter who it is, anyway, you don't want to accept it yourself." ”

"Why?" Li Chengqian was puzzled and puzzled: "The ministers take it for granted, and even my father thinks so, why should I push it out." ”

Han Rui was silent, his heart was full of scruples, and he didn't know if he should open his mouth to remind him.

"Han Rui." Li Chengqian noticed it, suddenly stopped his horse, and said solemnly: "Since then, you said that my surname is not calm enough, I immediately changed it, and was praised by my father and courtiers, some time ago, you said that I was not sympathetic to the servants, I also changed, and immediately got their respect, some words, some things, some opinions, no one will tell me clearly what is going on, only to deceive people with what saints and righteousness." ”

Waving off a few military guards who were about to come forward to inquire, Li Chengqian was a little excited, and said in a low voice: "I don't understand why they like to beat around the bush, but I know that for so long, you are the only one who will explain to me what you have encountered, and analyze why you do it, what are the benefits of doing it, and what are the disadvantages of not doing it." ”

Han Rui's eyes flickered, and he saw Li Chengqian continue: "Later, I realized that we were friends and you were thinking about me, and now, I also hope that you will not have any worries as before, and clearly tell me what I did wrong." ”

It's easy to say, but it's hard to do, Han Rui sighed secretly, and found that Li Chengqian's eyes were full of expectation, at this time, he could find a little bit of youthful youth from his handsome face, according to later generations, he was just a hairy boy, and he didn't form his own worldview, but the subordinate officials of the East Palace, out of various concerns, didn't dare to tell him directly, and he was naturally confused about some curves.

At this time, Han Rui's appearance did not know his details, and out of kindness, he mentioned a few words, as if the clouds were cleared, so that Li Chengqian suddenly realized, but also had a psychology of trust.

"His Royal Highness the Prince, if you don't leave, everyone will find something abnormal." Han Rui reminded that the group was moving forward in a mighty way, just a few of them did not move, the goal was very clear, how could it not be discovered.

Li Chengqian's stubborn spleen came up, no matter how Han Rui persuaded him, he was unmoved, and continued to wait for his reply, sighing, Han Rui said softly: "Your Royal Highness the Prince, if you can consider it from the perspective of family affection, it will be clear that Your Majesty may not want to see your brothers fight. ”

After that, Han Rui immediately rode his horse, although it was a little vague, but he already understood it very well, if he couldn't understand it like this, it was none of his business.

Li Chengqian was stunned, pondered for a moment, his face changed slightly, and he hurriedly chased after him, and asked softly, "Then what now?" ”

"Try to remedy it." Han Rui said.

The distance between the camp and the Li Palace is not far, go forward for a while, the dragon chariot frame soon arrived at the destination, the middle door is open, under the greeting of everyone, Li Shimin led the civil and military officials, strode forward, entered the palace, Li Shimin and Li Yuan and other royal families, directly came to the inner hall attic for a small gathering, as for those civil and military officials, they stayed in the flower garden outside for a walk.

As the prince's attendants, Han Rui and the others naturally waited outside the palace, and their treatment was slightly worse than that of officials, but at least they could shade the sun and enjoy the cool in the corridor, but they couldn't move freely.

Comparing the bitterness and pleasure, Han Rui found that Helan Chushi was looking left and right, and immediately understood his thoughts, and chuckled: "Helan, don't look at it, people are not here." ”

"How do you know?" Helan Chushi asked.

"Look at Hou Shangshu and it will be clear." Han Rui leaned on the railing of the corridor and said lazily: "Well, there are also those first-class officials, none of them were present, and they entered the inner hall one after another, so it can be seen that the female dependents are inside, maybe they are being received by the eldest grandson queen." ”

Helan Chushi thought for a while, and immediately nodded in agreement, only to sigh in disappointment.

"Don't worry." Han Rui comforted: "At the banquet later, the female dependents will also come out to participate, and you will be able to see your Tong'er." ”

"I hope so." Helan Chushi looked forward to it.

At this time, in the inner hall, a group of women and dependents greeted one after another, led by the eldest grandson queen, with an elegant temperament, graceful and luxurious, even in the pink and fat flowers, she couldn't hide her graceful appearance, and came with a smile, but she first saluted Li Yuan, helped him to sit down in the banquet, and then walked to Li Shimin's side.

Stretching out his hand to caress the eldest grandson queen who was saluting, Li Shimin smiled and said: "On a whim, I have made the queen work hard. ”

Indeed, Li Shimin's will can be described as rejuvenating the teacher and moving the people, and it is to sit back and enjoy the success, some trivial and miscellaneous matters, all of which are commanded and handled by the eldest grandson queen here, no matter how big or small, it is not only hard.

Empress Eldest Sun smiled gently, shook her head slightly, and said, "Concubine Wei is here, and she has almost handled things properly, and she doesn't have to worry about the concubine." ”

"That's it." Li Shimin smiled, didn't raise his eyes, and didn't ask where Wei Guifei was, he directly pulled Empress Changsun to Li Yuan's side, sat down at the table, looked around and asked, "Are you all together?" ”

"Your Majesty!" Four beautiful women with beautiful faces and different demeanors saluted, including Wei Guifei, but she was the fourth lady in the inner palace second only to the queen.

"Father!" Some princes and princesses have called, their milk voices are childish, their voices are crisp and pleasant, and a few of them have just been born, they are still in infancy, and they did not come with them, otherwise there will be more crying voices, which may be more lively.

But I heard Li Yuan say, "You all come here." ”

Seeing the call of the emperor, Li Shimin also nodded, and a group of princes and princesses pounced over, surrounding Li Yuan, and greeted Li Yuan with a childish and milky voice, which made Li Yuan laugh, although he couldn't treat everyone equally, at least he could call the child's name, touch this little hand, pinch that little face, tease his grandson, and enjoy the joy of family.

Li Shimin was happy in his heart, but the eldest grandson queen next to him frowned and whispered: "Your Majesty, the pheasant slave is still young, what do you do with his treasure bow, it is easy to hurt people." ”

Li Shimin was stunned, raised his eyes, but saw Li Zhi's young little body, carrying a bow with a handle about the same height as his body, and couldn't help but have some doubts in his heart, didn't this bow just give it to Qian'er, why was it in Zhi'er's place, and he didn't ask Li Chengqian, but called Li Zhi over, and said with a smile: "Pheasant slave, why is the bow here for you?" ”

(To be continued)