Tang Dynasty: The poisonous scholar in the Eastern Palace, please abdicate and let the wise one take

Chapter 22 He was anxious!

"???"

Li Tai was confused and full of question marks.

Since the unhappy meeting in the imperial study that night, when has the prince ever entered the palace to meet the emperor?
But now, Li Chengqian not only came, but also had a very pleasant conversation with Li Shimin. The scene of happy father-son affection made Li Tai fall into deep thought.

what on earth is it?

Why was the emperor so happy that he even waved for him to take a seat?
Yu Zhining smiled and saluted, "Meet His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei."

Li Tai nodded, put away his messy thoughts, and when he looked up at Li Shimin, Li Shimin was looking at him with a smile, "You sent someone to deliver the news, saying that there is a happy event to report, and you want to enter the palace. What is the happy event?"

Hear the words.

Li Tai was shocked and immediately stood up and took out the comprehensive geographical records he had prepared. "Your Majesty, since the day I was confined to my house, I have been thinking hard and concentrating on compiling the comprehensive geographical records in my house."

"Now that the ambition to conquer the land has finally been fulfilled, I can't wait to present it to you, Your Majesty, so that you can have a glimpse of it."

Li Shimin looked surprised: "You have finished compiling the Comprehensive Geography so quickly?"

Li Tai: "Thanks to those talented people who sought wealth before, I have achieved this result. Please review it, father."

The Comprehensive Geography was handed over to Li Shimin, but Li Shimin unconsciously glanced at Li Chengqian's expression.

Li Chengqian smiled, as if expressing appreciation, "Fourth brother, you did a good job."

Li Tai: “……?”

Li Chengqian: "Father has always been troubled by the lack of geographical history books, and has been unable to accurately grasp the vast territory of our Tang Dynasty. Now, my fourth brother has made great progress in compiling a book on comprehensive geography, which is really a great joy."

"I congratulate my fourth brother on his immortal fame, and congratulate my father on his acquisition of the beloved book!"

Li Tai's eyes gradually widened, and the horror in his heart was indescribable.

It is already known to everyone that the two sides have been fighting each other in private and even in court. Now, he actually congratulates me?

Something is wrong!
There's definitely something wrong with this bastard!
"Haha, what the prince said is right!"

Li Shimin laughed out loud, took the Comprehensive Geography and read it, saying: "Once this book is completed, it will fill the gap in the lack of geography books in our Tang Dynasty!"

"Well written, very well written!"

"Qingque, you put your heart into it."

Li Shimin praised Li Tai generously, but Li Tai just smiled.

Because he still doesn't understand what kind of medicine Li Chengqian is selling!

How weird!

"The prince should also take a look."

Li Shimin casually handed the Comprehensive Geography to the eunuch beside him, who then passed it to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian didn't think much of it, but after taking a quick look, he had to admit that Li Tai did a pretty good job in this regard.

"Okay, okay, fourth brother is really talented!"

Li Chengqian expressed his true feelings and sighed, "My fourth brother has made an indelible contribution to the completion of this book. It is no exaggeration to say that this book will benefit future generations and will be remembered for generations to come!"

Li Tai: "..."

It was difficult for Li Tai to say thank you.

Inexplicably, I feel a very disgusting feeling, but I can't express it.

Why did he praise me?
Is he planning to trip me up?
Li Shimin nodded with satisfaction, "I am deeply relieved that the Crown Prince can think it through and understand his difficulties."

Li Chengqian said solemnly: "Father, I was too stubborn in the past. After reading the Comprehensive Geography compiled by my fourth brother, I finally understood how precious this item is!"

"Father, I think it is most appropriate for my fourth brother to handle this matter."

"For this purpose, I have already arranged some people for you, my fourth brother. Each of them is a capable person who is familiar with the terrain. I want to send these people to the Prince of Wei's Palace to help you, my fourth brother!"

"...?"

Li Tai was stunned.

so.

Are those people outside the ones hired by the prince to help me compile the Comprehensive Geography?
Is he so kind?

Could it be that, like before, he was impeached for the crime of granting official positions privately?
"I have already ordered people to check on the people you mentioned. They are all good talents that can be used."

Li Shimin had a kind face like a loving father. He turned to look at Li Tai and said, "Qingque, the crown prince has arranged talents for you. You must thank him well."

Li Tai felt nauseous as if he had eaten a fly. He met their gazes and squeezed out the word "thank you" from his throat.

Li Shimin sighed, "It is said that fathers and sons do not hold grudges overnight, and the same should be true between brothers."

"Qingque."

"My son is here!"

"I confined you to the Prince of Wei's mansion for your own good, and now it seems to be working."

"...?"

Li Tai's depression intensified even more.

Li Shimin continued, "In addition to the talents outside the palace, the prince has also specially collected some geography books for you. Yu Zhining has already arranged them. You can take them back with you after you leave the palace."

"My son, I obey."

"correct."

Li Shimin seemed to have thought of something, "The envoys from Liugui have already arrived in Wannian County. The envoys from Liugui have come from afar, but our Tang Dynasty knows very little about them. How can we call ourselves the Celestial Empire?"

"I hope you can compile a book about the customs and geography of Liugui Country to show the elegance of our Celestial Empire."

"???"

Li Tai's heart was shocked.

How far is Liugui Kingdom from the Tang Dynasty?
How much experience, connections and resources would he need to compile the customs and culture of Liugui Country?
Moreover.

The Comprehensive Geography of the Tang Dynasty has not been compiled yet. How long will it take to compile the Records of the Kingdom of Liugui? "Father, in my original plan, there were four issues of the Comprehensive Geography. Now..."

"Ah, fourth brother, are you going to spoil father's mood?"

Li Chengqian raised his hand to interrupt Li Tai and said with some complaints.

"The envoys from Liugui Kingdom have come from afar. As the Celestial Empire and a country of etiquette, our Tang Dynasty has compiled a book for them. This not only demonstrates the elegance of our Tang Dynasty, but also proves the everlasting friendship between the two countries!"

I……

Li Tai wanted to curse.

You're using my achievements to please your father and you don't care about my life or death at all, right?

"Your Highness is right."

Li Shimin agreed and looked at Li Tai with anticipation on his face.

"Qingque?"

"Your son... obeys your order!"

Li Tai gritted his teeth and agreed.

See this.

Li Chengqian almost laughed out loud.

Even though Li Tai saw through his plan and knew what he was thinking, there was nothing he could do!

The Comprehensive Geography was needed by Li Shimin and was handled by Li Tai!

What’s more, he has achieved results now!
Can he not do it if he doesn't want to?
Li Shimin nodded with great satisfaction, "Do your best to do your job during your confinement. When you are released from confinement, the Crown Prince and I will celebrate for you."

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded: "It should be so!"

Celebrate your ass!

Looking at the smiling Li Chengqian, Li Tai was filled with anger.

Originally, with the Comprehensive Geography in his hand, he could have asked Li Shimin for the order to lift the ban.

But now, because of the appearance of Li Chengqian, not only can he not be released from confinement, but he also has to continue staying in the Prince of Wei's Mansion and concentrate on compiling the Comprehensive Geography?

Not only the customs and culture of the Tang Dynasty, as well as the mountains and rivers, were recorded, but even the Liugui Kingdom thousands of miles away had to be recorded.

How big a project is this?

Li Tai felt his scalp tingling just thinking about it!
"His Majesty……"

Yu Zhining, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "I do have an immature idea."

Li Tai swept his eyes across with a cold look.

If you are immature, you don’t have to say it!

The father and son reconciled, and with Li Tai presenting Li Shimin with the plan to conquer the country, Li Shimin was in a good mood.

Li Shimin naturally had no reason to refuse Yu Zhining's words, and he said cheerfully, "Tell me about it."

Yu Zhining bowed and said, "Since Your Majesty wants to make friends with Liugui and compile a book about the customs and people of Liugui, can you also compile a book about the countries between Liugui and the Tang Dynasty?"

"Of course, the workload of this task is indeed a bit heavy, and it is a bit difficult for Your Highness the Prince of Wei. However, I saw that Your Majesty attached so much importance to the Comprehensive Geography, so I just thought so. If there is anything inappropriate, please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Li Chengqian glanced sideways and saw Yu Zhining had a serious face and was dedicated to the public.

did not expect.

Yu Changshi is also such a sinister person.

hiss!
Li Tai's scalp was numb and he was sweating coldly.

Li Shimin's eyes lit up and he felt there was great potential.

"Father, no!"

Seeing this, Li Tai hurriedly interrupted Li Shimin's thoughts and said, "The Tang Dynasty is thousands of miles away from the Liugui Kingdom..."

Anxious.

He was anxious.

Li Chengqian raised the corner of his mouth slightly, which was more difficult to suppress than AK.

"Qingque!"

Li Shimin frowned and rebuked, "My dear Yu, I have already said that I am worried that you are not competent for the job. It is just a thought. Why are you so emotional?"

Li Tai: "..."

It’s so difficult for me!
At this time, a eunuch came forward to report, "Your Majesty, the Minister of Justice Li and others are waiting outside the palace to hear the announcement."

Li Shimin sighed and said, "Summon them to the palace for an audience."

The eunuch leaves.

Li Shimin comforted Li Tai and said, "However, what Yu Aiqing said is not wrong. Why don't you put this matter on the agenda after you have compiled the local customs and landscapes of the Tang Dynasty and Liugui Kingdom?"

"……Yes."

Li Tai gritted his teeth and nodded helplessly.

When Li Tai turned his vicious gaze towards Li Chengqian and the other man, both of them had smiles on their faces, especially Li Chengqian's smile, which was mixed with a hint of watching a show.

Li Tai suddenly had a bad feeling in his heart, which slowly rose.

"Father, why did you summon Lord Li to the palace for an audience?"

"The prince came here to complain, in addition to trying to ease the relationship between you two."

Li Shimin calmly picked up the teacup and said, "The man named Su Chen was ambushed and killed. If it weren't for the protection of the East Palace guards, he would have died in the West Market."

"Uh-huh??"

(End of this chapter)