My father, Li Shimin, please call me Crown Prince

Chapter 39 Li Shimin: I miss Qingque

East Palace, main hall.

Wang Xuance, wearing official uniform, waited calmly.

At the same time, I felt a little excited inside.

He could feel that this was the biggest opportunity in his life.

Finally, as the guards entered the hall, a figure appeared in front.

"Wang Xuance, the Magistrate of Huangshui County in Rongzhou, pays respect to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Wang Xuance's voice trembled slightly.

Li Chengqian nodded and asked, "Have you paid your respects to Mr. Zhang?"

"I have already met Master Zhang."

"Oh, you are still his student?"

"I am fortunate to have the opportunity to listen to Master Zhang's teachings."

"No wonder Mr. Zhang recommended you. Do you know what you are going to do in Tianzhu?"

Hearing this question, Wang Xuance said firmly: "Look for the bone-healing elixir for His Highness, the White Jade Ointment."

Li Chengqian understood that Zhang Xuansu probably didn't say much to Wang Xuance.

Directly said: "The White Jade Ointment is fake."

Wang Xuance was a little confused for a moment.

Li Chengqian continued, "This time when you go to Tianzhu, what you are looking for is not the White Jade Ointment, but a doctor like Hua Tuo who is good at treating bones, and then bring him to Chang'an."

"I understand."

Wang Xuance thought of some rumors and suddenly had a clear feeling.

However, the news from Chang'an was still too unfamiliar to him.

Li Chengqian asked: "You are familiar with Indian language, so you must be very interested in Buddhism."

"What do you think of Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty today?"

Wang Xuance pondered and said, "Buddhism is broad and profound. I only know a little bit. Buddhism is of great use to the Tang Dynasty. It can calm the people and stabilize their hearts."

Li Chengqian retorted: "After the end of the Sui Dynasty, the population of the Tang Dynasty declined, and there were only more than two million registered households. Buddhism advocates not having children. If everyone is a Buddhist, wouldn't the country be destroyed in the next few generations?"

Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty also had to pay taxes and monks had to farm.

Faced with this question, Wang Xuance suddenly didn't know how to answer.

Li Chengqian didn't like Buddhism, so he specifically gave Wang Xuance some advice.

Wang Xuance, who traveled to India several times, attempted to use Buddhism as political capital to achieve his own goal of rising.

"Mr. Zhang is compiling the book Tiangong Kaiwu, which collects the skills of hundreds of craftsmen. When you go to Tianzhu this time, in addition to bone doctors, you can also pay more attention to various skills and bring them back to the Tang Dynasty. I will reward you."

"In addition, after arriving in Tianzhu, we must understand the situation of its various internal forces. If necessary, we can choose a force and support it in the name of the Tang Dynasty."

"In recent years, after Princess Wencheng entered Tubo, Tubo has become increasingly powerful. As the old saying goes, you cannot allow others to sleep peacefully beside your bed. Tubo's power is not a good thing for the Tang Dynasty."

"India is far away, but it can be an ally of the Tang Dynasty. As the saying goes, make friends with distant countries and attack nearby ones, this is the way it should be."

During his second visit to India, Wang Xuance destroyed Alonashun, who had proclaimed himself king after the death of King Harsha.

Of course, this was also because of Alona Shun's ambush on the Tang Dynasty delegation.

However, this situation caused Tubo to annex a large amount of Indian territory and grow rapidly, posing a threat to the Tang Dynasty.

The Tang Dynasty is too far away from India, and it is impossible to establish an enclave or something.

But looking at it from another perspective, since King Harsha will die, it is better to support Arahat.

Alonashun dared to do this, so he must be an ambitious and courageous person.

It would be better to cooperate to attack Tubo and divide the territory.

These words obviously had a great impact on Wang Xuance, and he found it difficult to digest them for a while.

He didn't expect that the prince would interfere in India's internal affairs, and even meant to support the rebels in India.

Perhaps he got some information from the Indian envoys.

This was completely different from what Wang Xuance had thought before he came. It seemed as if all the preparations he had made were useless.

"You should leave first. When you have thought it through, come back and see me."

Wang Xuance was suddenly shocked and realized that he had left a bad impression in front of the prince.

I want to explain myself, but I don't know where to start.

The situation in this area is still too blank for him.

"My minister retire."

After hesitating for a while, Wang Xuance bowed and took his leave. He needed to go find Master Zhang to find out more.

Li Chengqian only had a general understanding of the situation in Tianzhu.

King Harsha, the founder of the Harsha dynasty, is the epitome of Indian classical culture.

In terms of Indian history alone, he is also one of the most influential emperors.

India under the rule of King Harsha was also a glorious era in Indian history.

However, in 647, five years later, King Harsha drowned in the Ganges River without leaving any offspring.

This led to the collapse of the huge Harsha Dynasty, and it was not unified for more than 500 years.

The scale of this mission to India will be strengthened.
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Tai Chi Palace, inside the Liang Yi Palace.

Zhang Ananda quietly reported to His Majesty about the prince's condition during these days.

"The prince would personally go to the training ground every morning to practice martial arts, horse riding and archery, and he would always win the applause of the soldiers."

"The news of the crown prince's martial arts has spread to the sixteen guards. I have heard that many soldiers admire the crown prince and have expressed their desire to serve in the Eastern Palace."

"After the prince learned the method of making ice, he teamed up with the Dali Temple's Shaoqing and Changsun Situ to open ice shops in the East and West Markets. Business was booming. It was said that all the ice cream was sold out in half a day, so they closed the shop and reopened the next day."

"The ice was delivered from the East Palace to the store after curfew. The Jinwu Guards did not dare to interfere."

"Many ministers want to get involved in the Sushan deal. It is said that the doorstep of Changsun Situ's house is almost broken. They want to contact the crown prince through Changsun Situ."

"The Crown Prince ordered Junior Secretary Zhang Xuansu to compile The Exploitation of the Works of Nature, intending to compile the strengths of all craftsmen into a book. The lights in Chongxian Hall were not turned off until late at night recently."

"Many scholars wanted to participate. I heard that Master Wei went there several times and praised this book, saying that if it is published, it will be famous all over the world and will be remembered forever."

Li Shimin listened calmly without any fluctuation on his face.

In front of him was a pot of crispy rice.

This was not sent by the prince, but was made from ice fished from the ice well.

After Zhang Ananda finished speaking, he stood with his hands hanging down, serving respectfully at the side.

He knew that His Majesty was thinking about how to face the Crown Prince at this moment.

As a eunuch beside Li Shimin, he was of course aware of many of His Majesty's thoughts.

It can even be said that he was responsible for many matters involving conveying the prince's will.

The area under the control of the Right Guard General is the Xuanwu Gate.

At the same time, Zhang Ananda sighed in his heart.

Since the prince has been patient and has not acted, why can't he be patient for a little longer?

Wait a few years, or ten, twenty, or thirty years.

Wouldn't it be better to wait until Your Majesty passes away before ascending the throne?

Being so anxious, isn't this forcing Your Majesty?

Prince, oh prince, why have you come to this?

After a long while, Li Shimin said quietly, "Ananda."

"The minister is here."

"I miss Qingque a little. Please call him into the palace to accompany me."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

(End of this chapter)