Don't be a prince

With the confirmation of these two names, Li Yuan has come to a complete stop in this world.

The mourning hall was set up in the Da'an Palace, and the weather had not yet begun to spring, and it was still very cold at this time.Even though he is an emperor, it is not suitable to delegate a job like guarding the spirit to others.As the crown prince and the eldest grandson of the emperor, Li Chengqian naturally had to accompany the emperor.Therefore, in the cold mourning hall, the two most noble people in Datang could only burn paper money to warm their bodies.

Although the mourning hall is set up against the wind, the occasional wind that swirls still blows the candles to flicker, as if they will be extinguished at any moment.Although it was nothing to extinguish the candle, there was a bad word after all. Li Chengqian could only stand up and find a shelter for the candle.

My legs were sore and numb after kneeling for a long time, but I couldn't stomp my feet in front of the coffin, so I could only pretend to check the mourning hall and walk back and forth.

After finally feeling the numbness disappear, Li Chengqian knelt back to the brazier again and said, "Father, you should also get up and do some activities, and I will burn the paper money."

Li Shimin shook his head, took a thick gold thread to stir the paper money in the brazier, and said, "Do you know, in fact, your grandpa is also a very heroic person, but when I first came to the throne, I deliberately downplayed it." The merits of him and your uncle are just to make yourself look a little bit better.

You were born late, and you have not experienced the period of the end of the Sui Dynasty.Do you know, your grandpa didn't wear armor once or twice, and so did your uncle.It's just that, compared with their innocuous victories, my achievements are even more dazzling.If I say that I only want to smash King Xi's conspiracy, but never kill him, do you believe it or not? "

Li Chengqian was silent for a long while, but still nodded his head: "Er Chenxin, in fact, old Mr. Li Gang told me about this at the beginning. Sometimes the superior can't stop his subordinates from making their own decisions. Just like a pheasant slave, Shangguanyi has always been too powerful, and many times he can't speak."

Li Shimin was stunned for a moment, and then asked: "Is this why you deal with Shangguanyi? Are you afraid that the pheasant slave will really be unable to resist the temptation?"

Li Chengqian nodded and said: "I have always felt that people's hearts should not be tested, because in more cases, the results of the temptation will only make people despair. Now in front of the coffin of the Supreme Emperor, I still dare to say these words. If not There is no such thing as the emperor demoting the officials of the prince's mansion one after another, testing your bottom line again and again, and you will not rise up and resist, so that there is no room for it. In fact, he should have cut you down before the official founding of the Tang Dynasty. prestige in the army."

Seeing that Li Chengqian had told the truth, Li Shimin didn't think he was disobedient at all. Instead, he sneered and said, "How did he deprive me of my military power? Didn't I boast that if I replaced King Xi, he would be able to secure a great victory? You don't know, King Xi is governing There is indeed a way in terms of people's livelihood, and I can't find any faults, but he is not good at marching. There is really nothing wrong with fighting steadily, but sometimes it is a last resort and a choice to make a surprise soldier take risks.

Wang Shichong, Dou Jiande and others are not easy to deal with. If it cannot be settled in one battle, how long do you think the civil war will last?Nine years of Wude?Or Wude 19 years?Jieli in the north is eyeing them like a tiger, and Goryeo is also ready to move. Do we have to wait for them to surrender? "

Li Chengqian was speechless, because the facts proved that Li Shimin did have a way of commanding troops to fight.

Seeing that there was only ashes with sparks left in the brazier, Li Chengqian grabbed a handful of paper money and filled it in. After a puff of smoke passed, bright flames appeared again.

Looking at the emperor's profile illuminated by the flames, Li Chengqian said: "Although we father and son have promised the Supreme Emperor not to do anything to his heirs, sometimes, we may still have to break our oath!"

Li Shimin was taken aback, and said in surprise, "What did you find?"

"In the land of Hanzhong, someone stole iron ore. My son suspects that it is very likely that Li Yuanchang did it."

"How did you know?"

"Because Erchen's caravan has been prospecting for iron ore over the years. They don't want to explore all of them. At least some important state capitals have to find iron ore in the surrounding areas as much as possible. You may not know that Qingque is now researching Once things are fully formed, the existing shipping methods will change. At that time, steel will become a very important material. If it is not because of this, such a thing will not be discovered in Hanzhong.

However, I don’t know whether it’s luck or misfortune. It is true that the iron ore was stolen, but the caravan searched Hanzhong, but they didn’t find where the iron ore went.The tax collectors of the household department were asked to thoroughly check the bills of various blacksmiths and the finished products, but they did not find out where the iron ore went.It's even possible that we found out a little too late.These iron mines may be able to complete the arming of thousands of people! "

"There is too little evidence, so there is no way to do anything about Li Yuanchang. Besides, Li Yuanchang said in front of the Supreme Emperor that he was willing to keep his filial piety for the Supreme Emperor for three years when the Supreme Emperor passed away. With this, even if we have solid evidence, we will not move him so easily. of."

Li Chengqian nodded: "Then let him go for a while. My son has already dispatched most of the hidden guards in Chang'an to thoroughly investigate this matter. Your Baiqisi must also move."

Li Shimin smiled wryly and said: "Today you really dare to say that those people of yours are doing things aboveboard, and even the information they have collected is shared with Baiqisi, which makes me love and hate. Since you have made things clear today , then I’ll ask you, you didn’t set up this secret guard just for self-protection!”

Li Chengqian nodded and said, "In order not to have something like Li You happen again, I actually think that instead of testing them, it's better to completely convince them. If you can't resist, or even hurt both sides, then accept it. Everyone will make a decision. To be honest, you are only my son who is suitable to inherit the throne, so let me do whatever I want!"

Li Shimin obviously held back his laughter, but he still couldn't help a trace of a smile, Li Shimin said: "Forget it, since you've made it clear that you have spoken to me, then I will allow you to mess around. Why, after the Tubo marriage, Do you finally feel that you are alone in the court? I am not afraid to tell you, I really want to refuse, but I have no way to refute the unanimous agreement of all the courtiers. These old courtiers of mine are enjoying the time of ease It's been too long, and I lost the blood that I used to have.

Since you said that today, it means that you already have the idea of ​​putting people in the court.Another day, report the man you want to place, and I will help you. "

Li Chengqian didn't expect that his affairs would be accepted by the emperor so smoothly. Could it be that all these things this bastard is doing are forcing me to walk on this road slowly?

In the flickering flames of valuables, Li Chengqian still couldn't see through this guy's real thoughts.

really....

In the bright sky, Li Chengqian looked at the person who came to replace the emperor to guard the mourning hall, after all, he took a few extra glances.

Li Yuanchang.

Long time no see, this guy still looks like a dog, but, under his serious expression, it's really hard for Li Chengqian to see what he wants to do.

The emperor is not so strict with his cheap brothers, what can he do alone?It is very likely that there are people behind him!

Seeing Li Yuanchang walk into the mourning hall, kneel down in front of the brazier and start burning paper, rubbing his sleepy eyes, Li Chengqian still didn't come forward to talk to him.With the joint efforts of the two sides of Baiqisi's dark guards, they must be able to find out something!

During the national mourning period, all entertainment activities were banned, and Pingkangfang was completely devoid of customers, even the auction house was closed.As for the Daming Palace project that the emperor could not bear to start directly, it also stopped.Similarly, Li Chengqian, who originally planned to relieve his desire, could only smile wryly and sleep obediently with Ashina Xue in his arms.At this time, once Dun Lun was discovered or killed, it would be a big accident.

After sleeping for a whole noon, Li Chengqian opened his eyes when the sunlight was most obvious.

Ashina Xue in his arms was looking at him with piercing eyes, and at this moment, his two hands rested on a towering and rounded place respectively.

Unable to restrain himself from grabbing a few more times, Li Chengqian smiled and said, "Why don't you go about your own business? You also know my problem. If you don't hold something in your arms, you can't sleep. Even if you accommodate me, just wait until I let go of your hand and leave." ah."

Ashina Xue tied her own hair on Li Chengqian's face, and her eyes turned into crescents with a smile: "It's fun to watch you sleep, especially when you're sleeping with your concubine on your head. it's so funny."

Li Chengqian snorted, but he didn't plan to have the same experience as her.This is instinct, what's there to be shy about.

Turning over and standing up, I only felt that my body was still very tired after being frozen all night.

Over the years, Ashina Xue has also learned a few tricks from Xiuxiu, got out of bed, and soon came over with warm ginger soup.

After finishing a bowl of ginger soup, Li Chengqian breathed a sigh of relief.Looking at the bright sunshine outside, I was in a trance for a while.

Ashina Xue didn't come to bother her, but just ordered her maid to bring her lunch.

Li Chengqian was distracted for a while before he walked to the desk and began to write a letter to the hidden guard in Hanzhong.As a traveler, it is really not difficult to compile a set of cipher texts.Compared with a book, soon, Li Chengqian finished writing the whole letter with Arabic numerals.

The whereabouts of the iron ore in Hanzhong is really worrying.With an army of thousands of people, it is unexpected that Datang hides such a terrifying power.The most terrifying thing is not the number of this team, but the concealment of all this.The ability of the caravan is also very good, just like this, and the whereabouts of the iron ore have not been found, how can it not make people feel cold?

If you want to conceal so many iron mines, it is not something that thousands of people can do!

After writing the letter, Li Chengqian realized that Ashina Xue was blinking and watching him write.Xiuxiu and Su Yuan would not do the same thing, they knew very well when they should not rely on it.

"what happened?"

"I want to write a letter to my younger brother. In the past, he always sent someone to deliver letters to me. In the past six months, there has been no news from him. I'm afraid..."

She didn't dare to say the next words, she was very clear about the cruelty of the grassland, dead people were just the most common thing.

Li Chengqian naturally knew that she had always been in touch with Ashina Helu, and even often packed a box of wound medicine, alcohol and the like.Anyway, these things couldn't be used by more than ten people, so Li Chengqian just let them go.After all, it is sister and brother, let them not contact at all, it is tantamount to killing them.Besides, Li Chengqian is also very willing to see this kind of connection.Thanks to Ashina Helu, many caravans could not enter the Turkic hinterland, but the dark guards entered.

He stretched out his hand to pat Ashinaxue's chest, causing her to scream, and Li Chengqian said: "What are you worrying about? Khan works under his command. Although Yibi Shekui is very strong, but with Datang around, he dare not let go of his arms to do internal friction. You can understand that they are fighting with children now, and they can fight against each other, and they can do it with hands. But no one is willing to do life-threatening things. If you are worried, you can write a letter and I will send someone to help you."

Ashina Xue thought for a while, finally nodded, took the pen, and began to write clumsily.

Li Chengqian wanted to help her grind, but a hand stretched out to take his place.

Looking at Wu Mei in surprise, Li Chengqian couldn't understand why she appeared here. Isn't this girl Su Yuan's personal female official now?

Seeing the crown prince looking at her in surprise, Wu Mei said shyly, "Princess Princess said, you will always be overworked, and she is relieved to ask your servants to take care of you."

Think about it, when I am overworked, the eldest daughter-in-law will often urge me to take a break.

A warm current surged in his heart, Li Chengqian nodded and said: "In that case, you can stay."

Ashina Xue wrote a lot of letters. Although he couldn't understand Turkic, he still had to go through the review of Honglu Temple when sending letters to enemy countries, even if he was the prince.However, from Li Chengqian's point of view, Ashina Xue would not do such a thing as collaborating with the enemy, because she really had nothing to report.

After finally finishing writing the letter, reading it again, and adding another article, Ashina Xue nodded in satisfaction and handed it over to Li Chengqian.

Li Chengqian casually handed the letter to Wu Mei and said, "Give it to Fang Shan."

Wu Mei agreed, and walked out with the letter.

Li Chengqian wanted to have a good time, but Wu Mei's exclamation suddenly came from outside, as well as Zhang Yun's extremely cold voice.

"King of Han, please respect yourself!"

Anxiously walking to the door and pushing it open, Li Chengqian's gaze directly fixed on Wu Mei's body.She was holding the letter flat, with a clear slap mark on her face and a long nosebleed.

Ashina Xue let out an exclamation, stepped forward to help Wu Mei up, and protected her behind her.

Looking at the scratches on Li Yuanchang's face and hands, Li Chengqian felt that what happened was self-evident.

Glancing at Zhang Yun, Li Chengqian said coldly, "King of Han, do you think this is your palace of the King of Han?"

Li Yuanchang didn't seem to notice Li Chengqian's anger, and said with a nonchalant expression: "This king just pinched the chin of this lowly servant girl, trying to help her and tighten the neckline. This lowly servant girl dares to scratch this king, prince." He is a good subordinate! However, there is no need for you and my nephew to be offended because of this. How about this king give you two beautiful concubines in the palace? How about handing it over to the king?"

Li Chengqian laughed back in anger: "Are you courting death?"

Li Yuanchang still had a look of indifference: "For a lowly maidservant, do you still have to protect too much? This king originally wanted to hand over the fief to the prince during the filial piety period. It seems that it is not entrusted to you." ah!"

Hand over the fief to me for management?It was difficult for Li Chengqian to judge whether he was sincere or outright provocative.

I just have a problem, come and bite me!If you bite me, you're awesome....

Looking back to stop the bleeding, Li Chengqian grinned at Wu Mei with hazy eyes: "Today I not only want to protect her, but also to clean up you. You think that the East Palace is where you come whenever you want, and you can molest whoever you want. A place where you can hit people casually?"

Seeing that Li Chengqian's words didn't seem to be fake, Li Yuanchang finally put away his contempt, and said: "Is it possible that this king is afraid of you? Do you dare to do something to the elders? Even if you are the prince, it is disrespectful! Because a court lady, a lowly maidservant , you are not afraid of laughing your teeth out when you say it?!"

Li Chengqian sneered and said: "Because what happened to the maid of the East Palace? What's so shameful? Besides, you thought Gu would let you go easily? Let me tell you, since yesterday, this woman has been the Liangdi of the East Palace. She is an orphan." Woman, so what if you are an elder? A woman who dares to tease the East Palace, what, you want to rebel?"

Li Chengqian's words completely confused Li Yuanchang.He never thought that the prince would play such a game, he said yes, that's it.Liangdi is different from the main concubine and side concubine, she has no canonization and cannot be included in the royal roster, but Liangdi who molested the crown prince is as bad as molesting the side concubine and the main concubine.Even if it is him, he can't eat and walk around.What's more, he only promised to keep his filial piety for the Supreme Emperor for three years on the front foot, but on the back foot...

Li Yuanchang laughed suddenly, pointed at Zhang Yun, pointed at the court ladies and eunuchs surrounding him, and said with a smile, "How dare you frame this king, haha!"

Li Chengqian sighed, stretched out his hand and grabbed Li Yuanchang's outstretched fingers.

Click!

"what!!!!"

Li Yuanchang's screams startled Zhang Yun who was nearby, breaking his fingers, this kind of pain, tsk tsk.

Seeing the look in the prince's eyes, Zhang Yun nodded and ran out of the East Palace.

"you you...."

With Li Chengqian's force, Li Yuanchang could only slowly kneel down on the ground.

"Gu said before, the East Palace is not a place for you to run wild. Don't worry, your finger is not broken. Gu just borrowed a method of bone healing from Daoist Sun and converted it into a method of torture. It hurts... .”

Li Yuanchang raised his head, his eyes full of resentment.

"Tsk, it doesn't seem to hurt..."

"what!!!!"

Chapter 438 Riding on the neck....

Li Yuanchang didn't even need to look to know that his other finger was also broken.The pain from the two fingers made his whole body convulse.Since he was a child, when had he suffered such pain?

Damn prince, you made me lose face at the New Year banquet back then, but now you still dare to treat me like this, damn it, damn it, wait for me...

However, before he could think of how to deal with Li Chengqian, before he got used to the pain, there was another clear "click".

"Let you listen to me! Why are you deaf?"

"I...I'm listening, I'm listening!"

Looking at the King of Han who was streaming with snot and tears, the surrounding court ladies and eunuchs couldn't help but tremble.All along, they have always seen the kind prince, how could they have seen such a cruel side of the prince?

When they thought that the prince did this for only a court lady, their hearts couldn't help but warm up.

This is His Royal Highness the Crown Prince we follow!

Seeing that Li Yuanchang was finally willing to listen to his speech, Li Chengqian maintained the posture of holding Li Yuanchang's arm high, squatted down and said, "You think you can cheat? Hehe, let you go today, you can really cheat. But, think about it Look, the slap marks on my Liangdi's face are still there. Take your hand to measure it, and the results will come out soon? As for the scars on your hands and face, there must be some flesh and blood left between my Liangdi's nails. As evidenced by evidence, can you still play tricks?"

Hearing this, Li Yuanchang suddenly resented why he didn't run away before the prince came out, and even wanted to humiliate him.This is the lard, which has blinded the mind!

"What do you want!"

Almost gnashing his teeth, Li Yuanchang spoke.

Li Chengqian shrugged and said: "I don't want to do anything, I just want to make a bet with you. Not only your fingers, but also your joints elsewhere can be removed, and then put back completely for you, remember, it is complete." Just put it back! You want Gu to spare you, that's fine, I'm not afraid to tell you, the Gu people have gone to call the elders and ministers, if you can resist and don't beg for mercy before they arrive, Gu will follow them How about saying it was a misunderstanding?"

The joints of the whole body?

He was about to flinch, but remembering the secret letter he saw last night, Li Yuanchang still gritted his teeth and said, "Come on!"

"Really!"

"come!!"

"Really! Don't regret it."

"Come... ah ah ah ah..."

Li Yuanchang's screams sounded as if his vocal cords were broken.

After an eunuch ran all the way and reported out of breath, Li Chengqian finally gave up on torturing Li Yuanchang, and helped him connect back the joints of his limbs and hands.

Of course he didn't lie, he did learn this trick from Sun Simiao. The poor old man didn't know that his unique skill of stretching muscles and muscles was used by Li Chengqian as "separating tendons and bones".Otherwise, he would have to poison the prince to death, and then commit suicide.

Of course, Li Chengqian came up with such a thought after he learned it. At first, he really had the thought of saving people.When a method used for healing is used to torture people, its power is naturally astonishing.Because of being able to accurately control the state of the subject being treated, it is not easy to faint in front of this modified version of the method, and one can only bear the severe pain of walking on the verge of fainting over and over again.

but....

Seeing the hot air under Li Yuanchang, Li Chengqian admired him a lot. Although he couldn't hold his urine anymore, he still didn't say a word of trouble.

Soon, Gao Shilian, Xiao Yu, Fang Xuanling and others came.They only heard Zhang Yun say that the prince had something important to discuss, so they followed him to the East Palace without doubting him.But when he saw King Han lying on the ground with more breath and less breath, he suddenly felt that things were not that simple.

Li Yuanchang was also a man, and he struggled to stand up. Before Fang Xuanling and others arrived, he said: "You are very good, Prince, I swallowed this loss, but you think it's that simple?"