Don't be a prince

Li Chengqian's voice sounded: "This sword was used by Gu before, but because the weight began to feel too light, I changed it. Back then, on the battlefield of Tuyuhun, Gu used this sword. I don't know. How many lives have been lost."

Li You said in surprise, "Since this sword is so special, you should keep it for yourself!"

Li Chengqian shook his head and said: "It's useless to keep it. It's better to give it to you. Now this sword may be a bit heavy for you. You can get used to it after using it more."

Li Yin got the bow and wanted to string it, but when he saw the pulley block, he was stunned and at a loss holding the bowstring.

Li Chengqian started to help him install the bowstring, and then pointed to a pulley on the pulley block and said: "This wheel can be removed. After it is removed, you don't have to let go of it all. It can be regarded as loosening the string. It is the same as Li You's sword. Zhang Gong is also what I used before, and it can be used with a power of three stones, and it can shoot the power of a five-stone bow. Of course, this is a trick, and it still has a gap with the five-stone bow."

"Can it be opened with the strength of Sanshi?"

Li Yin was overjoyed, and immediately walked aside to play.

A sword and a bow were given away, even Li Chengqian felt a little distressed.Li Yin's bow was actually begged by Li Ke for him, and Li You's sword was obtained because of Li Yin.Based on the face of the two of them, Li Chengqian didn't bother to give them gifts.

Extending a middle finger in the direction of Qin Ling, and cursing Li Kelei, Li Chengqian let out a sigh of relief.

Li Yin played enough with the new bow, so he reluctantly let go of the bow, and went out of the palace with Li You.

And Li Chengqian's original depression disappeared without a trace after Su Yuan came back.

Although it was only five months old, Su Yuan's stomach was already very big.Although he thought it would only be a disservice, Li Chengqian still lived in Guangtian Palace and stayed with Su Yuan all day long.

Of course, Xiuxiu, who was also pregnant, was also dragged to Guangtian Palace by Li Chengqian.

Only the next day, Guangtian Hall became the former Liangyi Hall. Under Li Chengqian's order, the eunuchs used quilts and furs to block all the window gaps and windows of Guangtian Hall.

At this time, Li Chengqian resented those bastards from the Ministry of Industry very much.Rules are dead, people are alive, the palace can die with glass windows!

As the new year was getting closer, Li Chengqian became more and more lazy.The emperor can discuss the marriage as he likes.Anyway, if something happened, he was the one who was responsible.

Especially when Li Tai delivered the reply letter with endless complaints to Li Chengqian, he was even happier.

"Husband, you don't have to accompany the two concubines. It's pitiful for Xiaoxue to live alone in Yichun Palace. You'd better go and accompany her more. Also, there are only three of your women, which is really too few. No, my concubine will pick some for you after asking your mother?"

Li Chengqian stretched out on the recliner, put his hands on Su Yuan's stomach and said, "The three of you are enough, how can you let Gu deal with it if you have more? You and Xiuxiu are both pregnant, that's all, already." I can get rid of those ministers and the queen mother. Besides, Daoist Sun repeatedly warned me not to do bad things while taking the medicine, and I should obey the doctor's advice.

Let's not talk about this, this year your father will go back to Chang'an for a job evaluation, and he will stay for a while before leaving after the next year. Do you want to go home to visit your relatives? "

Su Yuan shook her head: "If you don't go back, at most you can invite father to the East Palace to meet you. I will go back to visit my relatives, and you must follow. Even if you don't follow, my aunt probably has nothing to say. Please help her place her son, it will be difficult for you."

Li Chengqian said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, the Ministry of Officials will change the selection rules soon. It turns out that the imperial examinations are combined with recommendations. In the future, graduation from Zhenguan College will be the first standard, and then there will be imperial examinations and imperial examinations. You can only enter the official career after you come. Although the children of the big family can still rely on the shadow to enter the official career, but this kind of thing is not shameful. Look at the eldest sons, which one did not enter the official post after graduating from the academy?

Your aunt's two stupid sons entered the junior school by relying on their status as royal relatives.As a result, after graduation, he was not familiar with addition and subtraction within fifty, and even if he entered the academy, he would only be expelled.The current college is not the college where money can be accommodated in the past. During the years when I was away, old Mr. Yang Du insisted on abolishing those rules. "

When mentioning the academy, Li Chengqian remembered that he hadn't visited the academy for a long time.

Since the emperor is afraid of his own bad things and is not allowed to participate in it, why not take this opportunity to move directly to the academy? The heating in No. 001 courtyard is not comparable to that of Guangtian Temple. Besides, it has been three years since I have paid homage to the old gentleman. It is really unfilial!

Thinking of this, Li Chengqian looked at Su Yuan and asked, "Why don't we move to the academy after the next year?"

Su Yuan smiled and said, "Yes, I also think it's much better than the East Palace."

Chapter 431 Gu will show you a set of drunken swords!

Not only Su Yuan, but Xiuxiu also looked yearningly at her.As for Ashina Snow, Li Chengqian could think of how yearning she was with his heels, because she could only go out and ride a horse if she lived in the academy.Of course, you still have to dress up, this is Chang'an, not Lingnan.

Seeing that they were all looking forward to it, Li Chengqian made up his mind.

Standing up, pulling Su Yuan to stand up too, Li Chengqian began to walk with her in the hall.

I don't know what the so-called "experience" of the queen's old lady is. After seeing him for a while, Li Chengqian even felt that Su Yuan was a little fatter.This is not good. Pregnant women need protection, but they should exercise a lot, otherwise it will be detrimental to normal delivery.

Doing morning exercises, returning to Guangtian Palace to accompany his wife after harming Li You and Li Min, Li Chengqian's life is like this every day.

But this cycle was broken within a few days after it started.

On the 28th of the twelfth lunar month, Li Tai called at the door.

This guy didn't mean to avoid suspicion at all, he didn't wait for the call, and went directly to Guangtian Temple.

When he led Li Tai in, seeing the sawdust all over his body, he knew that this guy had come here before changing his clothes.

Sitting on the chair and pouring a pot of tea into his mouth, Li Tai said angrily: "Brother Huang, now the essence of the Engineering College has been moved to the secret base built in Qinling. Don't say it, what you prepared It's quite good, but why do you want to build such a place, far away from human habitation? A Tubo, you won't be so afraid!"

After getting the blueprint from Li Chengqian, Li Tai began to experiment with the steam engine. Although he failed countless times from the time he got it to the present, he still never tires of it.Experiments have proved that the conjecture is correct, [-]% of the things in the imagination can be produced, and at most it needs to be studied.

Picking up the teapot and pouring another glass of water for Li Tai, Li Chengqian continued: "The current engineering college is no longer the previous engineering college. Starting with this steam engine, you will create more amazing things. Although the college is secluded, But there are too many people with mixed eyes, and mistakes will inevitably occur. Do you know that at the beginning, if the guards outside the engineering college tried their best to resign and stop Lu Dongzan, this guy would have gone in. The reason he used is also very impeccable, he is already You are already a student of Zhenguan College, so why can't you enter the Engineering College?"

Li Tai finished his tea and said in surprise: "This is why you opened up a special land in the Qinling Mountains and built a secret base? What I'm curious about is that you have foreseen what is going on today a few years ago, right? A building of this scale, coupled with transportation difficulties, cannot be built in a year or a half."

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "That's natural, everything is done at the last moment, and it will have bad effects. In this way, from today on, it belongs to you. It is no longer called the Engineering College, but with your The name of the laboratory is called the Research Institute, how about it?"

Li Tai waved his hand and said, "It doesn't matter what it's called, as long as the place can be used for research. But, Brother Emperor, I'm curious, why did you open up such a large place? There are many buildings that are empty, and the places where people live are also strange." , I actually saw a group of alchemists in a yard, are you preparing to make alchemy?"

Li Chengqian covered his head with one hand and said: "It's not like you don't know what they added to the alchemy furnace. Now my father doesn't eat that thing anymore. I eat it when I'm free. In fact, if these people can touch the right path , may not be inferior to your current research."

Chemistry is something that Li Chengqian has always ignored.This is also a helpless thing, the chemistry knowledge involved in junior high school is really limited, and even if you memorize it, it is useless.We all know that the reaction of zinc and hydrochloric acid can generate hydrogen gas, but how to prepare hydrochloric acid?

If there is no way to start, then we have to lead the development to the right track.Who studied the most primitive chemistry in China?It's the alchemist, the gunpowder is made by them.That alchemy furnace that poisoned countless people to death is also the key to the door of the chemical world.

Li Tai didn't doubt Brother Huang's words, but he didn't intend to delve into it.

Patting his belly, Li Tai said: "Father, Queen, and Queen sent letters to urge me one after another, I couldn't bear it anymore, so I came back. Brother Huang, I ate at your place today, you have to make up for my brother and me. "

Patting Li Tai's suffocated stomach, Li Chengqian laughed loudly: "I think it's right to choose the site in the Qinling Mountains. There is a shortage of delicious food, and you are addicted to research, so you can lose weight soon."

Although he laughed, Li Chengqian still admired Li Tai.Although this guy is usually careless, but when he is focused, he is more focused than anyone else.

Standing up and hugging Li Tai's shoulders, Li Chengqian smiled and took him to the Chongjiao Hall.It is said that when I heard that he was coming back, he was ready.

The wheel of time is turning, and New Year's Eve is coming.

There is no war on the border this year, the world is prosperous, and even the local bandits have not appeared again.Such a peaceful year made the emperor feel complacent.Therefore, this year's New Year's banquet was extraordinarily lively. There were not only the song and dance of surrender presented by the envoys, but also the "Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Battle" arranged by the emperor.

After years of careful sculpting, "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Array" can be regarded as the final completion.

According to historical records, "The Music of the King of Qin Breaking the Array" has incorporated the tone of Kucha into the original tune, which is mellow and pleasant, high-spirited and very appealing.However, the music of Kucha sounded like noise to Li Chengqian, it was a bit messy, and made people have an urge to pick up the guqin or guitar and hit the scene.

The accompaniment of a large court band is true, but the band is not just powerful because of the large number of people, but also the cooperation of musical instruments.

"The big drum resounds to the sky, and the sound travels hundreds of miles. It is majestic and moves the sky and the earth." This sentence seems to be nonsense at first glance. The sound that travels hundreds of miles is not the sound of drums, but missiles!People in the Tang Dynasty were like this. They thought they were romantic, so they had "white hair three thousand feet" and "flying water down three thousand feet", which affected even the historians. ..

All the officials were very excited watching the dance, and they were so excited that they wanted to end up dancing along. Foreign envoys couldn't help dancing along.However, Li Chengqian knew very well that these reactions were all because of the emperor, because the main creator of this music and dance was the emperor, if they were someone else, they would have complained a long time ago.

After the music and dance, Li Chengqian applauded helplessly. No matter what, the face of the emperor still needs to be taken care of.

The emperor was obviously very excited, picked up the wine glass, and shouted with a smile: "Come, Zhu Qing's family, drink to win!"

Picking up the wine glass and taking a sip, Li Chengqian's eyes fixed on Jiangxia King Li Daozong.

There was no way, Li Daozong was sitting opposite him, on the side of the emperor's relatives, and when he picked up the wine glass, he was obviously a little slower, and he looked preoccupied.

After drinking a round of wine, Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Today is the New Year's Eve. I heard that envoys from various countries have gifts for me. Why don't you take them out and have a look!"

Obviously, the emperor wanted to show off.

The first envoy to come out was the Turkic envoy. He took out a gift list and read it: "Dear God Khan, I, the Turkic Khan, respect you very much. [-] sheep and some grassland specialties, so that the friendship between the two countries will last forever!"

After speaking, the Turkic envoy saluted and handed the list to Li Jian.The envoys near the gate of the palace were all amazed. It's not like they can't take out such a gift, but they can't bear to give it again and again!You have to know that the emperor's birthday in the next year will be given away once more, and it has to be better.

After receiving the gift list from Li Jian, Li Shimin's already drunken face turned even redder, and he couldn't help laughing and said, "Your Khan is called Yipidulu, right? I accept his kindness, and I'm also ready to As a return gift, you remember to give it during the grassland festival."

Hearing this, the Turkic envoy was overjoyed, and returned to the envoy's table after saluting again.

The second person who came out made Li Chengqian's eyes tear open, and the special one turned out to be Lu Dongzan!

No, why is this guy like a ghost?When will the long... Ann.Thinking of Wang Xuance, Li Chengqian knew why this guy appeared, needless to say, he was here to show his merits.After all, Tubo sent troops to save Datang's face. This kind of favor is not something that Wang Xuance can pay back. Although it seems superfluous, they still need the Emperor of Datang to confirm this matter.

Lu Dongzan stepped forward, took out the gift list and didn't read it, but was waiting for something.

After a while, dozens of Tubo wrestlers came in carrying boxes one by one. The boxes fell to the ground and were heavy. After opening, the gold and jewels in the boxes were still shining brightly under the candlelight.Especially the first box, which turned out to be a Buddha statue made of pure gold. Judging from the fact that it took eight Tubo wrestlers to lift it up, it was probably solid!

Hearing the exclamations around him, Lu Dongzan was very proud, and bowed his hands to salute: "Dear His Majesty the Tang Emperor, Tubo Grand Minister Lu Dongzan, on the orders of Tubo Zanpu, to present a gift to the Tang Emperor, may His Majesty the Tang Emperor Longevity and good fortune. This Buddha statue is the treasure of Zanpu, and now I present the Buddha statue, wishing His Majesty the Tang Emperor to marry the princess in Tubo, so that the Qin and Jin Dynasties will be married forever. I don’t have a gift list in my hand, but a letter from Zanpu, please take a look at it.”

As soon as Lu Dongzan's words came out, everyone in the room was shocked, and Li Chengqian frowned even more.Even if Lu Dong praised him a hundred times for his courage, he would not dare to spoil the fun at the New Year's banquet, but he just made this request at this time.As for those jewels, what kind of gift list do you use? You can tell their value just by looking at them.If the prediction is correct, these things should be the "military expenses" that Wang Xuance gave to Tubo on his own initiative, and now they have been transported to Datang.

Looking at the envoy's table in the distance, and then at the smiling emperor, Li Chengqian was sure that this was clearly a rehearsed scene.The reason is to show all the envoys to see it!

Li Shimin stood up, and nodded after reading the letter seriously: "I know Tubo Zanpu's respect, and I can feel his sincerity. That being the case, I'm ready. ....Princess Wencheng has reached the age of marriage leave, so please give it to Zanpu!"

Princess Rencheng?

Li Chengqian searched his mind, but he didn't expect that one of his younger sisters, Princess, belonged to Ren Cheng.Besides, Ren Cheng is not...

Looking at Li Daozong on the opposite side, Li Chengqian found that this guy actually had a look of helplessness on his face.It can't be wrong, among the princes of the Li family, Li Daozong was once the king of Rencheng. Although he is now the king of Jiangxia County, Rencheng has never become someone else's fief.So, Princess Wencheng is probably the daughter of Li Daozong.

No wonder, no wonder Li Daozong claimed to be dying of illness, but he still wanted to send Princess Wencheng to Tubo.It all makes sense! (Historical data is not conclusive)

Li Chengqian was in no mood to watch what happened next, most likely it was a scene where everyone was happy and the envoys from other countries were shocked.At this time, he only had Li Daozong in his eyes, a prince who had a helpless look on his face and regretted it, but forced a smile.

Dad, you don't have to feel sorry for the clan girl after she gets married, right?However, the distressed person has changed!

When pouring a glass of yellow rice wine into his mouth, it always tastes wrong. Under Changsun Wuji's surprised gaze, Li Chengqian snatched the strong wine jug from his table and poured it down one by one.

Naturally, Li Chengqian's actions could not be concealed from the emperor, and Li Shimin also knew that this scene was the most annoying to the prince, and it somewhat had the charm of "selling the princess for glory".However, he didn't feel like he was doing something wrong.If you don't wear a crown, you don't know its weight!It is true that the emperor cannot lose his arrogance, but it is not a good thing to be too arrogant, and it is easy to break if you are too rigid.

Just when the emperor hated steel and didn't understand softness, a voice suddenly rang out: "Father, on this festive occasion, I want to show you sword skills!"

Li Shimin heard the reputation and looked around, only to see that it was Li You who walked out, which made him very interested.You must know that although Li You used to be an asshole, he was introverted, and it would be a problem for him to dare to stand up on this occasion.Besides, his flashy tricks will probably make people laugh out loud when performed!

but....

After glancing at Li Chengqian, Li Shimin nodded and said, "I heard that the prince has been giving you pointers recently, let me see how much you have learned!"

With a promise, Li You asked the eunuch to fetch a Ritual Sword and danced it over the hall.Different from the flashy ones before, Li You's swordsmanship is very solid now. Each sword seems to be a lot slower, but it does not lack strength.The generals are naturally knowledgeable. Trying to enter the arena to fight, only to find that each move is actually a killer move.However, from the perspective of a discerning person, the number of ways to use the sword is obviously incomplete.It looks more like an imitation.Now, whose swordsmanship is King Qi imitating!

"Good swordsmanship!"

Yuchi Gong was the first one who couldn't help it and cried out.Although the swordsmanship is imitated, it can be seen that he has worked hard and is not just putting on airs.Immediately afterwards, Cheng Yaojin and others also sighed, and finally, the audience applauded.Our own people, naturally we have to save face for our own people!

Finally, after shaking a sword flower, Li You ended his sword dance, knelt on both knees and said, "I wish my father good health, good luck like the East China Sea, and a longer life than Nanshan!"

After speaking, Li You put down the Yi sword, and respectfully kowtowed three times.He originally copied it from the prince's brother and presented it when he was preparing for the birthday banquet.But today the foreign envoy showed his face so much, he couldn't help but stand up.

Sure enough, these few words made the emperor very useful. He actually asked Li Jian to come over with a tray, poured a glass of wine for Li You himself, and put the jade pendant on his waist into the tray.

Ordering Li Jian to send it down, Li Shimin said with satisfaction: "Very well, I understand my son's filial piety. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement in your swordsmanship. It seems that you learned the way of your prince and brother. .It's just that your brother's swordsmanship is not an ordinary swordsmanship. When he was on the battlefield of Tuyuhun, he personally went to the battlefield and gained a lot. Anyway, since you are on the stage, then..."

Li Shimin looked at Li Chengqian, who was the first on the side of the civil and military officials, and the smile on his face suddenly subsided a little.Because he found that the prince's face was flushed, obviously he was drunk!

Changing his gaze, Li Shimin was about to find someone among the military generals or the royal family to give advice to Li You. As a result, a voice rang out in the hall.

"Li You, don't listen to Father fooling you. Where did you get the sword skills? Hiccup, actually, um, your brother and I practiced the sword skills bit by bit by ourselves, although there are some changes. , but anyone who plays swords knows how to do this. So, the so-called top-level swordsmanship, hiccup, is to practice by yourself, starting from the basics and accumulating little by little, no matter how stupid a person can become a master. Come on , we two brothers make gestures."

In the hall, everyone looked at the source of the sound in surprise.

Many people laughed when they saw the blushing prince who stood up staggeringly.There are also many people with worried expressions on their faces.This is drinking too much!This is a New Year's banquet. If you lose your appearance at the scene, it's all your own people, but the key is that there are envoys from various countries present!

"Come here, bring the sword for Gu! Gu wants to show you a set of drunken swords! It's a sword technique that can only be used when drunk!"

Seeing that the crown prince looked drunk, Li You couldn't help walking a few steps forward, and said anxiously: "Brother Huang, are you drunk, should you tell me another day... Alas? Ah! "

When Li Youcai walked in front of Li Chengqian, he saw the emperor's brother throwing himself limply towards him. He wanted to go up to help him, but he felt that his body lost his balance inexplicably. Then, the person flew out, and his hand However, the sword in the palace went to the prince.

Holding the sword twice with one hand, Li Chengqian pointed at Li You with the sword softly, and then pointed at Li Yin who was hiding behind Li Ke: "Come on, come out too!"

Li Yin stood up dumbfounded, and looked at the emperor's father blankly.

At this time, the emperor's teeth were about to be crushed. From his point of view, the prince clearly wanted to embarrass himself today!

"Go! You two, subdue the prince and send him to the East Palace!"

Hearing the emperor's order, Li Yin immediately stood up with a bitter face.Based on his understanding of the prince, let alone two-on-one, he and Li Ke can't beat him with bare hands. Now he only hopes that the prince and brother will be easier to deal with when he is drunk!

After receiving the Yijian from the eunuch, Li Yin walked to Li You's side, and the two of them began to spin in a tacit understanding...

Chapter 432 The Dove Occupies the Magpie's Nest

The two brothers, who had been tortured on weekdays, knew very well that the current prince and brother should not be underestimated.

After standing still one after the other, the two rushed up together as if they had made an appointment.

Can....

It seemed that his steps were staggering, but Li Chengqian still rushed towards Li Yin who was in front of him. The sword in his hand was dragged on the floor, as if it might fall at any time, but when the two approached, he suddenly raised it, accompanied by Seemingly unable to stand at last, the prince rushed forward, Li Yin's sword pierced into the empty space, but the prince's sword was raised strangely, and stabbed Li Yin's chin.

The next moment, Li Chengqian was another backlash that seemed to be full of flaws.

Li You finally killed it!