It's night.

Taiji Palace, Lingyan Pavilion is brightly lit.

The list of heroes has been planned for a long time, but this Lingyan Pavilion has just been completed this year.

At the moment of completion, the portraits of the 24 heroes were immediately hung up to show their outstanding achievements.

Li Shimin stood on the roof of the building, standing against the railing, silent, and his expression was a little gloomy.

"Your Majesty."

The eldest grandson Wuji quietly walked up and arched his hand,

"After finding out, there was indeed a coup d'état in Goguryeo."

"Quanchen Quangai Suwen designed to kill King Rongliu of Goguryeo, as well as hundreds of ministers under King Rongliu!"

"Now the king of Goguryeo, Gozang, is the nephew of King Rongliu and the puppet supported by Gai Suwen."

"Nowadays, the power in Goguryeo is held by one person, which can be described as monstrous."

Li Shimin's expression was grim.

"Killed so many ministers in one go? This Quan Gai Suwen is also a ruthless character. ”

He groaned,

"Goguryeo is in the hands of this kind of person, I'm very worried......"

In the past two years, Li Shimin has felt more and more lacking in energy, so he put all his focus on cultivating Li Zhi and paving the way for him.

Neighboring countries will never allow jackals, tigers and leopards like Yi Nan Khan and Quangai Suwen!

"Yes, after Quangai Suwen took power, he repeatedly used troops against Silla and invaded more than 50 cities of Silla."

The eldest grandson Wuji said in a deep voice,

"Silla has been complaining about it and has asked Datang for help several times."

"Your Majesty, Silla is an ally of our Datang, and we can't seem to ignore it."

Li Shimin slowly closed his eyes.

After a moment, he suddenly opened his eyes, and his eyes were full of determination!

"Auxiliary, I want to go crazy!"

He said,

"If I want to send troops to attack Goguryeo, will you support it?!"

The eldest grandson Wuji was stunned for a moment, a little confused:

"This ...... Naturally, yes. ”

"Datang has been recuperating for two years, and the conditions for using soldiers are ripe."

"If Your Majesty wants to send troops, the minister thinks that there should not be too many objections from the government and the opposition, after all, ...... The person who will oppose you the most, he is no longer there. ”

What he said was naturally Wei Zheng.

A few months before the completion of the Lingyan Pavilion, Wei Zheng died of a serious illness at the age of sixty-four.

On the day of his burial, Li Shimin cried very sadly.

"yes...... Wei Zheng is gone, and no one can stop me. ”

Li Shimin looked at the railing and said with emotion,

"A Lingyan Pavilion has been built, but the heroes can't come to it."

"This is my biggest regret......"

That's why he was gloomy just now.

The eldest grandson, Wuji, also fell silent.

At this time, any words of comfort are useless, and it is better to keep your mouth shut.

"Actually, you don't understand what I mean."

Li Shimin suddenly looked at the eldest grandson Wuji, and said,

"When I say sending troops, I mean that I am personally conscripted!"

"If so, will you support me?"

Eldest grandson Wuji: "!! ”

This sentence scared him all over, and his legs were so weak that he almost didn't kneel!

"Your Majesty...... Your Majesty! You're kidding, aren't you? ”

He was stunned and said,

"That's not a joke! There are so many military generals in the DPRK and China, a small Goguryeo, where do you need to drive the expedition in person? ”

"Stop making a fuss, there's no way anyone will agree! The civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty will not agree! ”

"Don't have that heart!"

The eldest grandson Wuji hurriedly poured ice water on it, trying to extinguish the spark in Li Shimin's heart.

“…… Ay. ”

Li Shimin sighed, his expression a little melancholy.

At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from downstairs:

"Tsk, who is this painter? I haven't even drawn half of my charm! ”

"What I want is that mysterious desolation with my back to all beings, just half a side face is enough! It's called hazy! ”

"This painting looks like a simple ......"

Li Shimin and eldest grandson Wuji glanced at each other.

The two knew that it must be the lazy uncle who came.

In the Lingyan Pavilion, Xu Fenglei had indeed just arrived, and he was looking at the portraits.

"This auxiliary machine is quite similar, not bad......

"Xuan Ling's is not bad, it can be regarded as drawing Shen Yun, Xuan Ling, come and take a look!"

"Jingde and Shubao can indeed be door gods! Hahahaha......"

“……”

At this moment, there were already a lot of people gathered in the attic, but they were all very quiet, even if they were communicating, they were all whispering to each other, unlike Xu Fenglei's loud voice.

"Master, congratulations."

Fang Xuanling arched his hand and smiled,

"Ling Yan Hero, you are the first!"

When all the elders heard this, they also came up to congratulate them.

Xu Fenglei is the first hero, and no one will have any objections.

After all, his merits and qualifications were there, and none of the patriarchs present could compare with him.

"Hahaha, thank you so much, you're not bad."

Xu Fenglei smiled and said,

"If you want me to say, with your merits, you can be in the top three! You are Tang Zhixiao He! ”

"Sixth, you don't want to have a pimple in your heart."

Fang Xuanling shook his head again and again.

"Naturally not, Zhao Gong's merits are far above mine, as for Ru Hui and Xuan Cheng, they have both passed away, and they should be let in front."

He said earnestly,

"It's this sixth, I think it's a little too high."

Smack.

"Don't be presumptuous, how much ability and how much honor you have, this is what you deserve."

Xu Fenglei patted Fang Xuanling's shoulder and said with a grin.

Fang Xuanling smiled bitterly.

All the elders also laughed along.

Since he came back from Jiuzhi Mountain, Xu Fenglei has this virtue, and he mainly speaks as he wants, saying whatever he wants, and there will be no 'high emotional intelligence speech' at all.

Li Shimin has always acquiesced to him like this, and he is very lenient.

However, in summary, it is because he has no desire and is strong, he has nothing to ask for, and naturally has no scruples.

Click!

Nibbling on the watery pear, Xu Fenglei pointed to Li Xiaogong on the portrait and said:

"Actually, Li Xiaogong's ranking shouldn't be so high, pharmacist, you are similar to him."

Li Jing's face changed suddenly: "!! ”

He waved his hand again and again, and was about to paint, but saw that Li Shimin had already walked over with a black face.

"What are you yelling about, I can hear you yelling downstairs from upstairs!"

Li Er reprimanded.

When all the elders saw the emperor, they all bowed down and bowed.

"See Your Majesty."

"See Your Majesty." Xu Fenglei also bowed with a smile.

Li Shimin glanced at Xu Fenglei and said:

"Everyone is here, right?"

"Let's all take a seat, today is not an official meeting, it is just that I took advantage of the reason for the completion of the Lingyan Pavilion to get together with the old brothers and talk."

When all the patriarchs heard this, they all left the portrait exhibition room and entered the hall to sit.

In the hall, the crown prince Li Zhi was already holding a wine jug, and he was standing obediently.

"Slave, pour wine for your elders."

Li Shimin sat on the throne and commanded.

"Yes, Father."

Li Zhi answered, walked down, and sent the wine jug to Li Ji.

"Ouch, that's not going to happen!"

Li Ji hurriedly waved his hand, looking flattered.

"Make, make."

Li Zhi poured wine and said with a smile,

"You have made great contributions to the society, you deserve this glass of wine, please accept it in peace."

When Li Ji heard this, he thanked him again and again, looking extremely respectful.

A glass of wine fell, and Li Zhi turned to look at Tang Jian again.

"Your Highness, the minister will come by himself, and the minister will come by himself."

"How can you bother Your Highness...... Ouch, Your Highness Xie, Your Highness Xie, Your Highness ......"

“……”

Li Zhi poured wine one by one, poured more than a dozen glasses in a row, and the voices of thanks were heard endlessly at the banquet.

This is the prince pouring wine!

Throughout the ages, how many courtiers could have such treatment?

Your Majesty really has nothing to say to them!

Just this pouring wine, the patriarchs are warm in their hearts.

"Uncle, please."

Li Zhi affectionately poured a glass of wine for the eldest grandson Wuji and showed a bright smile.

"Eh, well, thank you, Your Royal Highness the Prince."

The eldest grandson Wuji touched Li Zhi's face and said with a smile,

"I haven't seen him for a few days, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has grown taller again, and his appearance is becoming more and more like His Majesty."

"In the future, you must be as wise and martial as Your Majesty, and my uncle's eyes will never be wrong!"

Li Zhi's smile was even bigger.

"Uncle Xie praised, you eat more vegetables, you work hard for state affairs, and you have lost a lot of weight."

His words were also full of concern.

Everyone saw it in their eyes, and they were all a little envious.

The relationship between this pair of uncles and nephews is really good!

In the future, the eldest grandson Wuji will be a high power in the new dynasty! Continue to stand at the pinnacle of the imperial court!

"Good ......"

The eldest grandson Wuji smiled from ear to ear, and pointed at Xu Fengleidao,

"Go and pour your master a bar!"

Li Zhi nodded and looked at Xu Fenglei, but his expression was a little restrained.

"Master, the child pours you wine."

He picked up Xu Fenglei's wine glass and poured it gently.

The hand was steady, and not a drop was spilled.

In the face of other elders, Li Zhi was more casual; In the face of the eldest grandson Wuji, Li Zhi was more intimate.

In the end, facing Master Xu Fenglei, he was restrained and respectful, and even a little cautious.

In the past two years, he has often come to the door to ask for advice, and the relationship between the two sides was quite harmonious, but when he frequently showed interest in Wu Erya, Xu Fenglei was very cold to him.

So much so that Li Zhi didn't dare to run to the Jin State Mansion now......

"Hmm."

Xu Fenglei said lightly,

"Thank you, Prince, go and pour your father a bar."

"Yes, Master." Li Zhi bowed, then turned around and walked to Li Shimin's side and poured a cup for his father.

This scene made all the elders secretly frightened.

Xu Gong's attitude towards Li Zhi is far less than that of Li Chengqian!

In this way, isn't he worried that the new prince will be dissatisfied and give him small shoes when he ascends the throne in the future?

"Okay."

Li Shimin naturally took in Xu Fenglei's expression, but at this moment he didn't have time to think deeply, so he picked up his wine glass and said,

"Everyone, please raise your glass."

Phew.

All the elders stood up and raised their glasses.

Yu Chigong and Cheng Biting Jin were a few raunchy, and they sniffed the wine at this moment and exclaimed.

"This wine is so fragrant!"

"Hehe, you can drink him today and get drunk!"

They waited for Li Shimin's order to drink this glass of wine.

But at this moment, Li Shimin said in a deep voice:

"This first glass of wine is for the old brother who can't come."

"In this Lingyan Pavilion, there are twenty-four portraits of heroes, each of whom has made great contributions to the Tang Dynasty and me."

"I want everyone to get together and drink this glass of wine...... Unfortunately, it can't be done. ”

"Li Xiaogong, Du Ruhui, Wei Zheng, Yu Shinan, Changsun Shunde, Qin Qiong, ......"

"Their vivid figures are still in front of them; Their voices and smiles are all in my heart...... Pathetic, lamentable...... Alack! ”

Speaking of emotion, Li Shimin was already in tears, and he actually shed tears!

All the elders were infected by his emotions, and they were all red-eyed.

Oh, yes!

It's all old brothers! Once born and died, make contributions together!

But now...... They sit here, but they are buried in the ground.

Maybe in two years, I will be buried in the ground.

Nothing can bring to tears the weather-beaten and battle-hardened old man, unless he is reminded of his former comrades-in-arms.

"Come!"

Li Shimin sniffed, raised his wine glass and said,

"I think they've always been there! It's just in the dark! ”

"This cup, toast them first!"

Crash!

Bang blah!

The liquor poured down and soaked the carpet.

The smell of wine was permeating, but the atmosphere at the banquet was sad and sorrowful.

"Alright, alright, alright."

LI Shimindao,

"Prince, pour wine again!"

"This second cup, let's drink it ourselves!"

"Old brothers, we are all old, and gatherings like this are getting fewer and fewer people every time, maybe in a few years, you will be gone, or maybe ...... I'm gone. ”

"So...... There is wine today, and there is drunkness today! Like when he was in Tiance Mansion, drink him drunk, drink him darkly! ”

"Whoever can stand up and come out of here today is a bad seed!"

"Come, drink! Drink with an open stomach! ”

A cup of tribute was given to the deceased, filling the sorrow.

After that, all is to pour out sorrows, and to be happy under the command!

"Thank you, Your Majesty!"

"Come, drink! I'll drink this cup for my brother! ”

"I'll also have a drink for Ruxuan......"

"Okay, done!"

The military generals who have no papers, all of them have let go of themselves at this moment, and they are all drinking with their heads in their heads!

The eldest grandson Wuji and Fang Xuanling are better, even if they are still Sven with heavy drinking, but Yu Chigong and Cheng Yanjin are not the same, and they can't wait to jump into the wine vat when they are in a hurry!

Li Zhi, as the only waiter in the audience, is too busy!

Of the people present, only the old god Xu Fenglei was there, and he didn't join them to let himself go, but just drank himself.

When someone toasts, he mixes a glass.

When no one toasts, he eats a side dish.

Like an outsider......

"Listen, why don't you go crazy with them?"

At this time, Li Shimin drank several glasses, his face turned red, his eyes looked at Xu Fenglei, and he said with some dissatisfaction,

"Drink!"

"I said, let's be presumptuous today! It's okay to get drunk! ”

"This kind of gathering is rare, rare, rare......"

Li Er was also a little drunk, Li Zhi hurriedly stepped forward, handed a cup of sobering tea, and said with concern:

"Father, drink less, your body is weak......"

"Don't just drink, eat more food, and then this tea, the child has always prepared it for you...... When you're done drinking, tell the kid ......"

(End of chapter)