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Chapter 361 Li Yuan Godson
"Erlang, it's your turn." Seeing that Li Shimin was in a daze, Li Yuan reminded.

Since Li Shimin was beaten last time, the relationship between Li Yuan and Li Shimin has eased a lot.

Although it has not reached the point of fatherly kindness and filial piety, it is not as tense as before.

"Oh." Li Shimin came back to his senses, and took a step without looking carefully.

Li Yuan shook his head, jumped on his horse, and said, "General."

"Ah!" Li Shimin looked carefully and said, "Father, I lost."

Li Yuan shook his head and said: "You didn't lose to me, you lost to yourself, because your heart is not calm."

Li Shimin smiled wryly, his thoughts were all on the situation in the grassland, how could he calm down.

Seeing Li Shimin's expression, Li Yuan asked, "Did something happen?"

He lived in the deep palace for a long time, coupled with Li Shimin's deliberate blockade, he was not very clear about what happened in the court.

Li Shimin was a little hesitant, wondering if he should talk to Li Yuan about the grassland.

Seeing that Li Shimin hesitated, Li Yuan said lightly: "If you don't want to say it, forget it. If you have something to do, go back."

"Father, it's not that I don't say anything, but what I want to say." Li Shimin told Li Yuan about the situation in the grassland.

After listening, Li Yuan said, "You are wrong."

Li Shimin was taken aback for a moment, and asked, "Please give me your advice, father."

Li Yuan got up, stood with his hands behind his back facing Li Shimin, and said in a deep voice: "There is no 100% certainty in anything. Even if there is a major change in the grassland, so what? With the strength of Datang, it is nothing more than spending more time." .It's your biggest flaw."

Hearing the previous words, Li Shimin nodded in agreement.

Even if the Western Turks and Xue Yantuo did not fight, relying on the strength of Tang Dynasty, he only had to accumulate for a few years, and he was completely confident that he could pacify the grassland.

Not to mention that it's not that Western Turks and Xue Yantuo can't fight now, even if there is any change, it's just a waste of time.

But what Li Yuan said later made Li Shimin's face a little ugly.

"What? Do you think what I said is wrong?" Although Li Yuan didn't turn his head, he could guess that Li Shimin was definitely not convinced by what he said later.

"My father taught me that there is nothing wrong with it."

Even though he said this, Li Yuan could certainly hear the displeasure in Li Shimin's tone.

"Father Zhizi Mo Ruo, you were disturbed before because you wanted to calm the grassland at once. You can't miss what I said, but it's too slow, and you don't want to wait." Li Yuan said lightly.

He knew Li Shimin's character very well.

He had predicted at the beginning that Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin would meet each other one day.

For the stability of the Tang Dynasty, and for the eternal foundation of the Tang Dynasty, he had already made plans to sacrifice Li Shimin, and began to weaken Li Shimin's power early on.

In Li Yuan's view, as long as he is alive, no matter whether it is Li Jiancheng or Li Shimin, even if the fight is fierce, they will not face life and death.

It was because he never thought that Li Shimin would do something while he was still there, that made Li Shimin succeed so easily.

As the founding emperor, which one is simple?

If Li Yuan had prepared himself, Li Shimin would not have succeeded.

Li Yuan also thought about it, why did Li Shimin do it?
Later, he figured it out, he forced those things.

Facing his suppression, Li Shimin may be willing to endure, but those under him are not willing.

Li Shimin could bear it until Li Yuan died, but what about the people under him?
Who knows if he can persist until Li Yuan's death?
Those people are all good people, and no one is a fool. For their own sake, they will naturally force Li Shimin to do it.

But from this incident, Li Yuan knew Li Shimin better.

Li Shimin can wait for Li Jiancheng to take over the throne, and when he attacks him, he can take advantage of the righteousness and fight back.

In this way, Li Shimin doesn't have to bear the notoriety of killing his brother and imprisoning his father.

Many people will say, if you wait for so long, who knows what will happen, why take such a big risk and wait.

But was there no risk when Li Shimin launched the Xuanwumen Incident?
At that time, Li Shimin had only 800 people. If he couldn't quickly get rid of Li Jiancheng and control Li Yuan, he would be the one who died.

But Li Shimin is full of adventurous spirit in his bones.

When Li Jiancheng succeeds, even if he succeeds, who knows how long it will take?

When he defeats Li Jiancheng, what will Tang Dynasty look like?
How can there be a quick change from Xuanwu Gate?
Now Li Shimin is doing the same to the grassland. If he can't wipe out the Western Turks and Xue Yantuo this time, he will wait for the Tang Dynasty to save up for a few years and fight for a few years.

Goguryeo, Tuyuhun, Tubo...

There are so many countries around Datang waiting for him to conquer, and he doesn't want to waste too much time on the grassland.

Li Shimin didn't speak. Although what Li Yuan said was the truth, he didn't feel that he had done anything wrong.

In his lifetime, he wanted to wipe out the threatening countries around the Tang Dynasty and leave a prosperous Tang Dynasty for future generations.

Li Yuan continued: "Do you know why I chose Jiancheng in the first place?"

"Because he is the eldest son." Li Shimin said unwillingly.

He didn't think he was inferior to Li Jiancheng, it was because he occupied the position of the eldest son, Li Jiancheng was the crown prince, and he was the prince.

Li Shimin was very unwilling. He thought that he had contributed the most to the establishment of Datang.

Li Yuan nodded and said: "I admit that there is indeed a reason. The position of the emperor is too tempting. It is normal for you to have this idea. But have you ever thought about it? Since you have this idea, your child will also If you have this idea, your grandson will also have this idea. In the future, there will be endless troubles when the imperial power of the Tang Dynasty changes."

Li Shimin was silent. Over the years, he gradually understood what Li Yuan did.

His favorite son is actually Li Ke, and among the sons-in-law, Li Chengqian is not his favorite either.

But for the stability of Datang, he had to make Li Chengqian the prince.

Even a few years ago, Li Chengqian made him dissatisfied in various aspects, but he did not intend to abolish him.

On the other hand, his dislike of Li Chengqian is also related to his status as the eldest son.

But understanding is one thing, acceptance is another.

Li Yuan sighed, and said: "This is not the most important reason. Among my many children, you are the one I like the most. But for Datang, what is needed is stability."

"Father, is the Tang Dynasty unstable when the son is the emperor? These years, the son has worked hard to govern the Tang Dynasty, and the governance of the Tang Dynasty can be regarded as orderly." Li Shimin retorted.

Li Yuan nodded and said, "That's right, you did a good job."

A smile appeared on Li Shimin's face. Isn't the effort these years just to prove to Li Yuan?

Li Yuan was a bit bitter. He naturally knew what Li Shimin had done these years.

But these are all based on the continuous natural disasters in the Tang Dynasty.

It's not like he doesn't know what Li Shimin wants to prove to him.

It is precisely because of this kind of psychology that Li Shimin's character is suppressed.

He could imagine that without him, Li Shimin would definitely return to his original character.

"What do you think of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty?" Li Yuan asked.

Li Shimin was taken aback, and said: "Emperor Wudi of the Han Dynasty defeated the Xiongnu and opened up the Silk Road. Later generations called him and Qin Shihuang together, and he is a generation of heroes."

(End of this chapter)