Datang: Just been appointed as the crown prince, the counterattack system is here

Chapter 91 The Tang Dynasty is not the prince's world! [Subscribe]

"Hahaha!"

Li Shimin threw his head back and laughed heartily. Then he looked at Zhangsun Wuji with a playful expression and said, "Now you understand, the old ones are still the wisest!"

"This old fellow Pei Ji is really hard to deal with!"

Zhang Sun Wuji said bitterly, "I thought he would be more restrained without the support of the Retired Emperor. I didn't expect him to learn so quickly and actually try to blackmail Your Majesty just like the Retired Emperor did!"

"What threat? I never accept threats from anyone!"

Li Shimin's face turned serious and he said unhappily, "You were tricked by him!"

"Yeah, I know he tricked me!"

Changsun Wuji poured out his bitterness, "This is such a mess, with thousands of people! I don't even know how much food is consumed just to eat. Plus, there are exams and a ton of writing to do, and it's just so much nonsense. I can't even keep up!"

"The point is, you can't avoid the points he mentioned!"

Li Shimin, who had been somewhat displeased when he heard Zhangsun Wuji mention Li Yuan, now expressed deep sympathy for Zhangsun Wuji: "The current snowstorm is becoming increasingly serious, and there are also some sporadic disasters in various places. The officials providing relief are indeed not enough!"

"Oh! What a mess! If Cheng Qian..."

"Don't mention him to me!"

Li Shimin raised his hand and pointed at Zhangsun Wuji: "Without him, the Tang Dynasty can't survive?!"

"That's not what I meant. I just thought Cheng Qian had a lot of ideas, so maybe he could give us some good ones!"

"unnecessary!"

Li Shimin said flatly, "The Tang Dynasty belongs to me, not the Crown Prince! You must understand this clearly!"

After saying this, he waved his sleeves and said, "Come here, tell Pei Ji to come!"

"promise."

A palace attendant agreed and left.

About half an hour later, Pei Ji came in front of Li Shimin.

"Your Majesty, I, Pei Ji, pay my respects to you."

"No need to be polite, Pei Sikong, please take a seat."

Li Shimin smiled and raised his hand to signal, and saw Pei Ji kneeling opposite Changsun Wuji with a calm expression.

"Pei Sikong, did you know that Chang'an has been in chaos recently?" Li Shimin spoke first.

Pei Ji subconsciously glanced at Zhangsun Wuji and said in a gloomy tone, "The Ministry of Personnel's assessment of officials is well known to everyone, so it's not a secret."

"But continuing this chaos is not a solution!"

"It wasn't like this during the Wude era!"

"Ok?"

Li Shimin's face darkened for a moment, then he smiled and said, "What was it like during the Wude period?"

Pei Ji feigned contemplation and said, "Your Majesty was fighting outside at the time and didn't understand how to govern. I understand that, but back then, assessments were assessments, and selections were selections. Doing them separately throughout the year was a leisurely and effective process, and we've never seen such chaos before."

Having said this, he glanced at Changsun Wuji and said calmly, "In my opinion, it is best to postpone the Ministry of Personnel's assessment."

"After all, the world has just returned to peace. There's no need to rush. It's fine to do it step by step."

"Ah!"

Changsun Wuji snorted and said, "Confucius once said, 'Now that we are here, we should make the best of it.'"

Pei Ji sneered: "Confucius said that if it were useful, it would not disturb Your Majesty!"

"you!"

Zhang Sun Wuji was speechless, but then he thought, this might be an opportunity, so he said solemnly: "I am in charge of the assessment of officials. If the chaos continues, I will resign from the position of Right Prime Minister and Minister of Personnel!"

Li Shimin understood immediately and tried to persuade him earnestly, "Fuji, you can't say that! There is no river in the world that cannot be crossed! If this river must be crossed, no matter how big the waves are, we must cross it!"

After saying this, he glanced at Pei Ji and said seriously, "From now on, I will give you full authority over the assessment of officials. If you say so, then it will be passed. If you say no, then it will not be passed!"

"what?"

Pei Ji was shocked when he heard Li Shimin's words. This was obviously a power grab! He was definitely not going to do it, so he quickly said: "But Your Majesty, during the Wude period..."

"Pei Sikong!"

Before Pei Ji could finish his words, Li Shimin interrupted him and said word by word: "Now, it is the Zhenguan period!"

"This, this, this"

Pei Ji was so angry that he couldn't speak.

He knew that he had been tricked by Li Shimin and the other two.

the other side.

The large ship that Li Chengqian and his crew were on was about to arrive in Nanyang.

As long as you go from Nanyang to the Han River, you can reach Jiangling quickly.

During this voyage, Li Chengqian experienced a lot of the customs and practices of that era and gained a deeper understanding of this era.

Since leaving Da'an Palace and Chang'an, Li Yuan's mood has been getting better and better. From time to time, he talks with Li Chengqian about the time when he pacified the world and traveled around.

In fact, Li Yuan was an emperor who loved freedom very much.

But after experiencing the Xuanwu Gate Incident, especially after moving into Da'an Palace, he never left the palace even once.

In history, he lived this kind of life for six years.

Except for occasionally attending a few important banquets invited by Li Shimin, he rarely left the house.

It’s not that he didn’t want to come out, but Li Shimin simply didn’t give him a chance.

In May of the seventh year of Zhenguan and March of the eighth year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin went to Jiucheng Palace twice to escape the summer heat, but did not bring Li Yuan with him.

Ma Zhou, who was loyal and courageous, wrote to him several times asking him to fulfill his filial piety, but he read them all without replying.

It was not until September of the eighth year of the Zhenguan reign that he repeatedly invited Li Yuan to Jiucheng Palace to escape the summer heat. Why?

Is it because Li Shimin felt guilty?

No! It was because Li Yuan was ill, and seriously ill.

He suffered from rheumatic disease, that is, a stroke.

So, no matter how Li Shimin invited him, or no matter how much Li Yuan himself wanted to go out for a walk, he could not walk.

Did Li Shimin know about Li Yuan's illness? Of course he knew!

Not only did he know, he also repeatedly showed his courtesy to Li Yuan, hoping to take him out to play.

Even in the eighth year of Zhenguan, large-scale construction was carried out to build the Daming Palace for Li Yuan to escape the summer heat.

In fact, anyone with a discerning eye knew that Li Yuan was no longer able to enjoy it.

As expected, Li Yuan died before the Daming Palace was completed.

This once supreme founding emperor of the Tang Dynasty, this lonely and depressed old man who suffered great changes in his later years and fell into a desolate situation, ended his life in this way.

But now, everything has changed.

Because of Li Chengqian's plan, Li Yuan's life underwent major changes.

He did not follow the old path of history, and he did not end his life with mixed feelings of sadness and joy.

Therefore, Li Yuan was very grateful and doted on Li Chengqian.

For him, she even risked her life to go against Li Er, threatening to commit suicide if they disagreed.

Because he felt that his fate was tied to that of his grandson, and that they would prosper together and suffer together.

"master!"

Just as Li Yuan and Li Chengqian were chatting about past events in Nanyang, Du Caigan hurried over and reported, "Master, because of last night's rain, the waterway from Nanyang to the Han River is a bit turbulent, and it's dangerous to hit the bow of the boat. The boatman suggested that we stay in Nanyang for a day and wait until the water calms down before setting off for Jiangling!"

"This"

Li Yuan hesitated for a moment, then turned to look at Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian then asked thoughtfully, "Is it only our ship that docks in Nanyang, or are all the ships docking there?"

"Our ship is a big one. If we can't get through, then those small boats certainly can't get through either!" Du Caigan said.

"Since everyone has to stay in Nanyang, we're not in a hurry, so let's stay here for a day. Safety comes first anyway!"

Li Chengqian nodded and said.

"Yes!"

Du Caigan responded and turned away without saying a word.

It’s not that he didn’t want to ask Li Yuan, but it would be useless to ask.

Because in recent days, he also realized that Li Yuan almost always listened to Li Chengqian, except for drinking.

Soon, their ship stopped at Nanyang Wharf, and then a group of people got off the ship one after another.

At this moment, the Nanyang Wharf has become very crowded because all the ships are docked. There are almost ships next to each other, and it is crowded with people and very lively.

"Sir, I will rent a few carriages first, and then find a good inn. You and the master can go to the market nearby and take a walk carefully." As soon as Cen Wen got off the boat, he came to Li Chengqian to ask for help dutifully.

Li Chengqian smiled and nodded.

Then, Ma Zhou said, "Sir, there aren't many ingredients left on the ship. Lai Fu and I will go buy some ingredients that you and the master like, and also buy some good wine!"

"Go ahead and be safe."

"hehe."

After watching Ma Zhou leave, Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh: "These two talented people you found are quite capable. You don't have to worry about anything!"

"If someone can cause others to worry, then he is not a talented person."

"Too."

Li Yuan nodded in approval, then smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Let's go to the market. It's been a while since we've been to the market!"

"I've never been there before!" Li Chengqian said with a smile.

Soon, the grandfather and grandson arrived at the market.

Perhaps because it is very close to the pier, or perhaps because there are so many passengers getting off the ship, this market is also very lively.

"Grandpa, there's a fish ball stall over there. How about we go and try some?"

Li Chengqian followed Li Yuan, looking around as they walked. When they passed by a fish ball shop, he was instantly attracted by the aroma inside and his feet took root there.

Li Yuan glanced over there and was about to speak when he heard the shopkeeper shouting at the top of his voice: "This is the last bowl of fish balls. Once they're sold out, they'll be gone. Hurry up if anyone wants one!"

"I want--!"

Almost at the same time, two voices suddenly rang out.

"Ok?"

Li Chengqian frowned and subconsciously looked in the direction of the sound.

Then I saw two boys about eleven or twelve years old, who also came following the reputation.

It's him!

The two boys shuddered all over and hid behind the lady beside them in panic.

Li Chengqian's face was filled with questions, thinking to himself, am I that scary?!
However, before he could react, a little girl about five or six years old, with a fair and round face from the side, walked calmly towards the shop selling fish balls and took the last bowl of fish balls very naturally.

Depend on!
Why is she so skilled?!

Li Chengqian reacted and became furious.

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