In Taiji Palace, Emperor Li Yuan saw Li Xuan's resignation as the head of the march of the Southeast Road, he couldn't help but smile bitterly, and put it aside after reviewing it.

Danyang, the Metropolitan Governor's Mansion of Jingzhou. Li Xuan bid farewell to Li Xiaogong.

Li Xiaogong felt incredulous and said: "Now, everything is as you expected. The crown prince and the king of Qin fell out again. Chang'an has become a huge whirlpool again, why do you have to jump into the whirlpool? Isn't it good to stay in Danyang honestly? With me in charge, no one will dare to hurt you. I don't understand, I really don't understand, why do you have to go to Chang'an, the land of right and wrong? ”

Li Xuan did not answer.

He knew in his heart that if he wanted to return to the next generation, he must promote the rapid development of Datang's economy and society, and in order to promote the rapid development of Datang's economy and society, he must enter the power center of Datang. Only by entering the power center of Datang can we promote the rapid development of Datang's economy and society through a series of policies, promote the rapid development of science and technology, and return to future generations. In order to enter the power center of the Tang Dynasty, it is now necessary to support the King of Qin to ascend to the throne and succeed to the throne.

Li Xiaogong saw that Li Xuan was unwilling to answer, so he sighed and said, "You have grown up and have your own ideas." If you want to break in, you can go. If there is any danger, just let me know, and I will guarantee you back to Danyang. ”

Li Xuan's eyes were red with emotion, and he bowed to Li Xiao and said, "Thank you King Huainan for taking care of you." ”

Li Xiaogong waved his hand weakly and motioned for Li Xuan to leave. Looking at the back of Li Xuan leaving, Li Xiaogong said: "What an excellent disciple he is of my Longyou Li family." Why is he so stubborn? ”

More than ten days later, Li Xuan and Zhao Meng came to Zhongnan Mountain on the outskirts of Chang'an.

Zhongnan Mountain, also known as Taiyi Mountain, Zhounan Mountain, is a section of the Qinling Mountains, located near Chang'an, the imperial capital of the Tang Dynasty, thousands of mountains are stacked and green, the scenery is beautiful, Zhong Lingyu (yu) is beautiful, magnificent and wonderful, known as "the fairy capital", "the first blessed land in the world" reputation. Zhongnan Mountain is the birthplace of Taoism, Taoist patriarch, Taiqing sage Lao Tzu once preached here, and wrote the famous article of the ages, the Taoist masterpiece "Tao Te Ching" in the viewing platform of Zhongnan Mountain Tower. Lao Tzu's disciple Wen Shi Zhenren Yin Xi, even after the Taiqing sage drifted away, lived in seclusion in the Zhongnan Mountain, studied painstakingly for more than ten years, soared in the day, and ascended to the fairy world.

The main peak of Zhongnan Mountain is south Wutai, verdant and steep, steep and beautiful, like a splendid painting screen, towering in the southeast of Zhongnan Mountain, close to the imperial capital Chang'an City. There is a high-crowned waterfall in Nanwutai, the torrent splashes, goes straight down to the deep pool, and the sound is like thunder. There is a lake under the waterfall, the name is called Taiyi Pool, the surface of the pool is rippling, the mountain light and water shadow, the scenery is beautiful, if you are boating on the lake, you can walk between the peaks, enjoy the natural interest, the fun is endless.

Li Xuan and Zhao Meng built two simple thatched huts next to Taiyi Pond and lived there.

A few days later, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, who learned the news, came to Li Xuan and Zhao Meng's hut next to Taiyi Pond in Zhongnan Mountain.

After sitting down, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, said guiltily to Li Xuan: "Is it difficult for you to resign from your official position and come back to help me?" ”

Li Xuan recited: "Jun is like a green mountain, I am like a pine and cypress, broken bones, and never lose each other." ”

Li Shimin, the king of Qin, took Li Xuan's hand and also recited: "Broken bones, never lose each other." Your contribution today will always be remembered by the people. ”

Then he looked up at the unusually simple hut and said, "It's so hard for you to live in such a humble house." ”

Li Xuan stood up and couldn't help singing:

"The Burrow"

The mountain is not high, and there is a fairy name. The water is not deep, and if there is a dragon, it will be spiritual. Si is a burrow, but Wu Dexin. The moss marks are green, and the grass is green. There is a lot of talk and laughter, and there is no white ding. You can tune the piano and read the Golden Sutra. There is no silk and bamboo, and there is no case. Nanyang Zhuge Lu, West Shuzi Cloud Pavilion. Confucius Ziyun: "What is ugly? ”

Li Shimin, the king of Qin, couldn't help but stroke his palms and smiled: "Okay, King Yong'an is so noble and arrogant, and he is so happy and happy." This work is sonorous and powerful, popular, and should be praised by thousands of people, and it will be passed down through the ages. ”

Li Xuan's face turned blushing. was proud for a while, and actually stole the masterpiece of a generation of writer Liu Yuxi.

Li Shimin, the king of Qin, stayed in Zhongnan Mountain for three whole days, treating Li Xuan like his master, the two of them ate at the same table and slept together, discussing world affairs all day long.

Three days later, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, took his leave and left. Li Xuan held Li Shimin's hand and said, "Now I am in this Zhongnan Mountain." His Royal Highness has difficulties, even if he asks, Xuan Ding should know everything and say everything. ”

Li Shimin, the king of Qin, said: "Before Fang Xuanling and Du Ruhui, I have ordered a recall, but now, the prince obstructed, and both of them were blocked in the eastern capital - Luoyang, and they were not allowed to enter Guanzhong. Gao Shilian, the secretary of the ministry, is elegant and knowledgeable, but he is not proficient in power and strategy. I am afraid that the matter of power will depend on you in the future. I hope you take care, if I have any doubts, I will ask you. ”

Li Xuan bowed to Li Shimin and said, "King Qin, take care." ”

Soon after, Li Shimin, the king of Qin, left Zhongnan Mountain and galloped towards Chang'an.

Chang'an, Taiji Palace. The commander of the Nighthawk reported to Emperor Li Yuanyu: "After Li Xuan, the king of Yong'an, resigned from his official position as the chief of the march of the Southeast Road, he came to Zhongnan Mountain outside Chang'an City to live in seclusion. His Royal Highness King Qin went down to see it, and the two talked freely for three days. Now the King of Qin has returned to Chang'an. ”

Emperor Li Yuan muttered to himself: "Before the crown prince and the king of Qin fell out again, did he see that the prince and the king of Qin would fall out again?" What a thorough observation. In fact, I should also understand that my mediation is too late, and the wings of both of them are stiff, and they have the power to support themselves. Even if they have the intention to sue for peace under my mediation, the forces behind them will not agree. If I were just an emperor, I would never have spent so much effort to mediate such a boring thing, but I am still a father after all, who doesn't want their sons to love each other and be harmonious? At the banquet in the East Palace, King Qin and the eldest grandson Wuji were both poisoned, this must have been done by the prince's people, and it was done by the two forces under the prince, they did too much. At the time of mediation, I had already favored the crown prince, and they did not appreciate it and insisted on putting the people to death, which was too much. This time, I will favor the people of the world once, and let Li Xuan stay in Zhongnan Mountain to help a group of people. ”

On the second day, the morning pilgrimage. The prince's henchman and left servant shot Pei Lin and said: "Your Majesty, the old minister hopes that Your Majesty can expel Li Xuan and let him leave Zhongnan Mountain, leave the vicinity of Chang'an, and leave Guanzhong. ”

Li Shimin, the king of Qin, when he heard Pei Lin say this, his face suddenly turned gloomy, and he looked at Pei Lin fiercely, and a strong murderous aura spread from his body.

And Emperor Li Yuan, who has always responded to the prince's and Pei Lian's requests, was furious this time and said: "Li Xuan, the king of Yong'an, has resigned from his official position in the Tang Dynasty and is living in seclusion in Zhongnan Mountain. has already forbearance and retreated to you to such a point, and you still don't let him go. You're going too far. ”

Looking at the furious Emperor Li Yuan, the crown prince and the left servant shot Pei Lin were suddenly stunned and at a loss.