The first emperor of Tang Dynasty

Chapter 333

"What bad idea did you come up with, kid? Are you trying to cheat me again?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian with a vigilant expression.

"Could it be that in the eyes of my father, my son is just such a cheater?" Li Chengqian said with a resentful expression.

"It's not that, but it's true. Haven't I been tricked by you less often?" Li Shimin said affirmatively.

Li Chengqian could only shake his head helplessly, and then said to Li Shimin: "It's very simple for my son to need the help of the emperor."

"As long as the father is in the early court tomorrow, he promises his son to let the fourth and third children play a polo match. And leave the matter of the match to Yingyinglou."

"Li Ke and Li Tai are playing a polo match, it's just a trivial matter. Why do you need to take it to the Tai Chi Hall?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian puzzled.

"Only if the father agrees with the ministers to do this, can the civil and military of the Manchu Dynasty be interested in this matter. The ministers should let them spend some money." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"I know you don't have good intentions, boy. But you still have a conscience, and you didn't plot against me." Li Shimin nodded in satisfaction.

"Actually, the real purpose of my son is to create momentum for the prosperous competition. First, arouse everyone's interest." Li Chengqian said.

"Of course I understand this, but what does this matter have to do with Fanyang Lu's family in Youzhou?" Li Shimin asked Li Chengqian.

"If the result of the match between the third and fourth is due to the quality of the horses, the loser can have a legitimate reason to go to Youzhou." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin with a smile.

"At that time, in the name of choosing war horses, it is very reasonable to go to Youzhou City." Li Shimin nodded and said.

"Then this matter is settled like this. It is best for the father of the competition to come forward in person. Only in this way can the trick be performed more perfectly." Li Chengqian said with a smile.

"Okay, but you have to remember. If you dare to spend your money, come and steal my money. Let's see how I will deal with you." Li Shimin said still a little worried.

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"My Majesty, there is good news from Yumen Pass. Wei Guogong Li Jing has successfully recaptured Yumen Pass. Generalissimo Kuruber of the coalition forces of the two countries fled wildly. Now he only brought tens of thousands of remnants of the defeated generals and fled towards Tuyuhun."

"Furthermore, Duke Wei specifically mentioned in the victory report that the greatest contribution this time is His Royal Highness's Sixiang guard rate, as well as the prince's guard rate led by the little princes." Changsun Wuji said to Li Shimin when he came out of the shift.

"Hahaha, it really is that the tiger father has no dogs. I never thought that this group of second princes would be able to make such great achievements." Li Shimin said with a big laugh.

"But Wei Guogong also specifically mentioned that Tubo and Western Turks sent another 40 troops this time. It is estimated that they will come to Yumen Pass again in a short time." Changsun Wuji said.

"Your Majesty, I feel that we should send more troops to Yumen Pass. Only in this way can we ensure that Yumen Pass is safe." Wei Zheng said to Li Shimin.

"Now Zhang Shigui and Su Dingfang are leading troops to guard Liaodong, and beware of Goguryeo, which is stalking. If you ask me to send troops to reinforce Yumen Pass, I'm afraid there will be some difficulties." Li Shimin said after sighing.

"Your Majesty, I don't think it's necessary to send troops from Chang'an. Your Majesty can send a letter to Tuyuhun Khan. I think he will be willing to help Tang Dynasty against Tubo and Western Turks." Changsun Wuji said to Li Shimin.

At this time, Li Chengqian, who closed his eyes slightly and was drowsy.For the first time, Li Shimin didn't call him, so he stood up.

And he opened his mouth and said to Li Shimin: "Father, why don't you take this opportunity to issue an order to the small country of Fanbang who surrendered to my Tang Dynasty. Let them send people to participate in the prosperous competition."

Hearing Li Chengqian's words, Li Shimin's eyes lit up.And nodded and said to me: "This is a good thing that can enhance the friendship between the two countries."

"Your Majesty, I think His Royal Highness' opinion is feasible." Wei Zheng said to Li Shimin.At the same time, North Korea, Chinese and military have spoken out to support the proposal.

Finally Li Shimin nodded and said: "Then leave this matter to Zhao Guogong. Remember, we must let Fanbang Xiaoguo feel the sincerity of my Tang Dynasty."

At this time, Li Chengqian said again: "Father, there is still nearly a year left before the Grand Competition. But the people don't have much enthusiasm for this Grand Competition."

"It can be said that apart from Datang Shidao's selection of participating teams, there are no other personal families or organizations that have signed up. So I'm planning to hold a polo match in two days. I don't know what the father wants?"

"For a polo match, where do you find the participating teams?" Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian and asked.

"In order for the Shengshi Sports to be held smoothly, Erchen and all the emperors have formed teams. Among them, polo is indispensable."

"So as long as there is an imperial decree from the emperor, this polo match will be over." Li Chengqian said to Li Shimin.

"Yesterday I was talking about the third and fourth children, but today they are all the princes. What kind of medicine is this kid selling in the gourd? It seems that I have to be careful." Li Shimin said to himself in his heart Said.

However, Li Shimin readily agreed to Li Chengqian, and decided to let Li Chengqian take full responsibility for the matter.

"Father, if all the ministers here are interested, they can also send people to participate. Therefore, I am going to name this polo match the Zhenguan Cup Polo Match."

"Furthermore, I will continue this Zhenguan Cup Polo Tournament and make it a great match for the Tang Dynasty. Let those foreign countries know that all the people of the Tang Dynasty are heroes who can compete on horseback." Li Chengqian Said impassionedly.

Having said so hastily, Li Shimin has no possibility of refusing at all.After all, what Li Chengqian said was straightforward.

In the end, he could only nod his head, but he didn't forget to pull back a round.Li Shimin said, "Shouldn't you also pay for the Zhenguan Cup polo match?"

"Father, don't worry, all the expenses of the Zhenguan Cup polo match will be paid by the servants. I won't let my father pay a penny." Li Chengqian said.

This made Li Shimin feel even more that he was dug by Li Chengqian again.So he secretly winked at Changsun Wuji's death.

Changsun Wuji naturally understood what Li Shimin meant, so he could only bite the bullet and say to Li Chengqian: "The Zhenguan Cup polo match, His Royal Highness, should be profitable, right?"

"If you say that this Zhenguan Cup polo match itself has no profit at all. So this is definitely a loss-making business."

"If anyone here is willing to pay this money for me, then I will hand over the right to hold the Zhenguan Cup polo match to him now." Li Chengqian said helplessly.

(End of this chapter)