Don't be a prince

With Li Chengqian's return, the emperor once again retreated behind the scenes and completely handed over the government to him.

With previous experience, the court officials are not surprised that the crown prince is in power.This kind of environment where the emperor appoints an heir, and the rest of the princes keep their own place and dare not seize the throne, is considered a good thing for them.Although many people lost the opportunity to soar into the sky, they also lost the possibility of their families being ruined after failure.

Acting as the emperor, the biggest change during the New Year's Eve may be that the annual gifts given by the nobles have become at the same level as the emperor.Especially Cheng Yaojin, because his second son also got the title, he directly sent the 20-year-old fine wine to the East Palace as an annual gift.For him, who is addicted to alcohol, it was a hemorrhage.

Looking at the gift list sent by the nobles, especially after seeing Cheng Yaojin's bottle of wine, Li Chengqian clicked on the gift list, Fang Shan said: "From this year on, the East Palace does not need to return the gift. Forcibly returning the gift will make them feel anxious." Uneasy. Find this bottle of wine for Gu, and Gu will take it away."

Fang Shan heard the words and asked: "Your Highness, do you want to have a drink with others? Do you want the kitchen to prepare some food and drinks?"

Li Chengqian thought for a while before saying: "Then prepare, ask the kitchen to send the dishes to Dali Temple."

Fang Shan nodded and went down to fetch the wine.

After receiving the good wine from Cheng Yaojin, and asking Zhan Tianhou to carry a few bottles of new wine, after confirming that all the government affairs had been dealt with, Li Chengqian set off for Dali Temple.

When passing by Taichang Temple, he deliberately took a look inside.

With the full cooperation of many armies, Taichang Temple finally got its wish and formed a group of large orchestras composed entirely of foreign kings and nobles.The minister of Taichang Temple planned to use these people to rehearse the Qin King's Breaking Battle Music, and to use it to sing the praises of the world's attack on the Tang Dynasty at the ceremony.

Whether it's Jieli, Gao Jianwu, or the king of the Pyu Kingdom, they all rehearse with extra vigor, especially some minor nobles in Goryeo. If they step on the wrong dance steps, they will look at the music officer timidly and be scolded I was terrified.

Although I don't know what's the point of playing with these people, but since the emperor enjoys it, Li Chengqian doesn't care about it.

The prison in Dali Temple was much empty, and the detainees were either beheaded or exiled. Now that the year was approaching, only Quan Gai Suwen was left.

When Gao Jianwu was captured and returned to Chang'an, the emperor didn't know what the emperor thought, so he was specially sent to the cell next to Quangai Suwen to be imprisoned for a period of time.

Although I don't know how Quan Gai Suwen feels about Gao Jianwu now, but there is no doubt that the emperor's arrangement is the worst for him.

Walking to the prison door, through the window on the door, one could vaguely see the messy environment inside, and a strange smell wafted out along with it.It is powerful enough to be able to produce such a taste in the winter.

Han Du also pinched his nose, and said helplessly: "Since His Majesty sent Gao Jianwu to the next door to be imprisoned for a few days, he has been like this. And the two Korean maidservants were also beaten to death by him.

Later, Weichen bought two more for him and sent them in, but he was almost beaten to death again.Anyway, that's human life, so, Wei Chen made his own claim and hasn't given him a woman since then.On the contrary, a lot of wine and meat were consumed. "

Holding his nose, Li Chengqian pointed to the cell next door and said, "Go to the next door, you order someone to remove the baffle, and I want to meet Quan Gai Suwen."

Han Du nodded, and went down to order the jailer to do things.

Not long after, the baffles were all removed, and the comfortable space that belonged exclusively to Quan Gai Suwen became once again a transparent place like an ordinary prison cell.

When they met for the first time, Quan Gai Suwen looked like a handsome young man, but when they met for the second time, he turned into a bearded macho.But this time when we met again, this guy was curled up on the ground like a pile of mud, snoring loudly, even the jailer removed the baffle, but he couldn't wake him up.

Seeing him like this, Han Du couldn't help but give instructions to the jailer, and immediately poured a basin of cold water on Quan Gai Su Wen's face, and he sat up excitedly.

Looking at Han Du at the door of the cell, and Li Chengqian in the cell next door, Quan Gai Suwen laughed at himself, picked up the table and stool, placed them in front of Li Chengqian, and sat down.

Li Chengqian also found a table and chairs, and made a table with him through the wooden pillars, and Sky-Changing Monkey put all the wine on it.

Looking at Li Chengqian, Quan Gai Suwen finally said: "Are you here to laugh at me? If so, congratulations, you can laugh at me wantonly. Goryeo is dead, haha, Gao Jianwu, Gao Jianwu, I did the worst In my plan, I never thought that you would surrender and choose to bow your knees. If I knew this, I should have pulled you from the throne in the first place. It is a disgrace to Goryeo for a fool like you to steal the high position!"

Li Chengqian sneered and said: "If regret is useful, what did you do at that time. But, so what if you became the king of Korea? Facing the invincibility of Tang Dynasty, what kind of resistance can you make? To be honest, the one you provoked It is much more useful to attack the Tang Dynasty than to stick to Goryeo.

I was taken aback when I heard the news of the global attack on Tang from you, but now that the global attack on Tang is over, it is Datang who will win in the end.In places you can't see, all the countries that are close to the Tang Dynasty are focusing on the establishment of the Tianshu landmark, and the shame of being defeated by the Tang Dynasty when they attack the Tang Dynasty will be accompanied by these landmark Tianshu, Standing forever on the border of the Tang Dynasty, when they are interested in the Central Plains again, they have to think about how miserable it was at the beginning.

It's just a pity that this time, you don't have the share of Goryeo, because Goryeo has already perished.You see, this is the price of doing something wrong. "

Quan Gai Suwen patted the table, and said angrily: "It is clear that you Tang attacked Korea, so why did we do something wrong? Is this what the Central Plains calls winners and losers? I have seen it today."

Li Chengqian couldn't laugh or cry: "No, Quangai Suwen, ask yourself, have you ever dreamed of conquering the Central Plains? And the four counties of Lelang, how many times have I told you, why can't you accept it? Time is like this, either you hit me or I hit you.

If the whole world attacks Tang this time and the Great Tang is defeated, then when the Great Tang is divided up, you will not be lenient.So, it's useless to talk about right and wrong. Those who win are right, and those who lose are wrong. So why bother? "

After finishing speaking, Li Chengqian opened the aged wine.It is said that the longer the wine is stored, the more delicious it is, and the fine wine that has been cellared for 20 years is already very attractive. Even Li Chengqian, who doesn't like baijiu very much, smells intoxicated for a while.

After blending two bowls with new wine, he passed a bowl to Quan Gai Su Wen, and without greeting, Li Chengqian drank half of the bowl by himself first.

emmmmm, that's what it is, there's nothing special about drinking it at all, it's just a hot mouth.

On the contrary, after Quan Gai Su Wen took a sip, he was so intoxicated that he drank the whole bowl slowly.

After drinking a bowl of wine, Li Chengqian knocked on the table and said to Quan Gai Suwen: "Originally, according to my father's intention, I wanted to torture you and send you to Taichang Temple to dance. If you get there, something will happen.

So, Gu now gives you the right to choose, you can choose whether to die in the Tang Dynasty, or die after returning to the land of Koryo.The cemetery of your Yuan family is still preserved, and I can order someone to bury you there. "

Quan Gai Suwen smiled bitterly and said: "As a loser, what face do I have to go back? Since His Royal Highness is so generous, please give me a glass of poisoned wine, and after I die, scatter my ashes into the sea. No matter what Whether it's Korea or this world, let's pretend that there is no such person as Quan Gai Suwen."

Li Chengqian nodded, took out a bottle from his arms, and threw it over.

Quan Gai Su Wen caught it, and opened it to see that there was black powder inside.He didn't think too much, seeing a new bowl of wine being delivered, he drank all the powder in the bottle with the wine.

Seeing that Quan Gai Su Wen didn't hesitate at all, Li Chengqian said: "The drug given to you is a slow poison. After about five or six hours, you will have abdominal pain and vomit blood to death. However, the lonely Pity you, I added a lot of powerful painkillers to your poison, and if you are drunk, it is estimated that when you die, it will not be too painful.

To be honest, Quan Gai Suwen, Gu should thank you, thank you for turning what Gu has been guarding against, fearing, and fearing into reality.The end of the world's attack on Tang, let Gusong heave a sigh of relief.Many people are like this. They are full of fear about what may happen, but after it happens and gets over it, they find that it is not a big deal when they look back. "

Quan Gai Su Wen smiled wryly, now he has switched identities with Li Chengqian who first came to see him in the cell.It's just that he is not Li Chengqian, who can keep calm, and he can't accept the fact that Datang defeated other countries in the world-wide attack on Tang.

Stretching out his hand, Zhan Tianhou simply lifted the jug and handed him the wine.

After taking the jug, Quan Gai Suwen slammed the jug on the table and said, "You should be glad that you are the prince of the Tang Dynasty. The great strength of the Tang Dynasty gave you the opportunity to be here. Ridiculous about my qualifications."

Li Chengqian was noncommittal, but picked up the wine bowl and respected Quangai Suwen.

He didn't bother to answer this question.

Soon, the dishes from the East Palace kitchen were delivered.After all, it was a meal with a severed head, so Li Chengqian prepared a lot for him.

Chapter 526 You don't want to...

Because it was the last meal, Quan Gai Suwen ate very greedily, even though he was about to vomit from time to time, he still stuffed something into his mouth.

The last moment of everyone's life is different, which is reflected in Quan Gai Suwen's greedy enjoyment of taste.

If this goes on like this, I'm afraid this guy will become vomiting while eating.

Li Chengqian, who really didn't want to see this scene, simply left the cell.

The next day, Han Du sent someone to report that Quan Gai Suwen was dead.He didn't die from poison, but he strangled himself to death...

"Cremate his body, give the ashes to the Lingnan caravan, and scatter them into the sea farther away."

With Li Chengqian's order, Quangai Suwen's wish came true.

Without an opponent, this is where Li Chengqian feels helpless.In terms of insidiousness and treachery, there are really few people who can reach the height of Quan Gai Suwen.He is like a viper hiding in the sand, hiding his body just to give his prey a fatal blow at a critical moment.

During the years when Honglu Temple deliberately provoked the relationship between him and Gao Jianwu, he was not eroded by anger, nor did he usurp the throne and seize power as recorded in the original history. Instead, he gave up his pursuit of fame and fortune and played with Su Qin instead. that set.

It's just a pity that the Tang Dynasty was the same as the Qin Dynasty at that time.Unknowingly, Datang has grown from "Tian Khan" to a real Tian Khan, the big man among a group of dwarves, completely evolved into another species, and turned into a giant.

As the New Year approached, all countries offered tributes to the Tang emperor.After this battle, they more than doubled the tribute without Datang taking the initiative to speak up.Even the grassland-Tiele Guligan tribe, which was in full swing at the time of the war, sent envoys to Chang'an, hoping that the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty would hold his hand high and forgive their sins.Before them, Xue Yantuo had already been beaten badly, and the defeated remnants even entered their territory.

Li Ke was very arrogant, and he explained his strategic purpose to Gu Ligan long before the war started, but as for Xue Yantuo, he simply didn't say anything.In his view, Xue Yantuo sent troops to testify during Emperor Gaozu's great trip. It was an unforgivable crime. After being attacked, he rebelled again, and he lost his credibility at all.

Xue Yantuo also sent envoys, with meager gifts, to tearfully accuse the atrocities of the Tang army on the Taiji Hall. When it came to the miserable place, all the ministers in the court and Li Chengqian were deeply moved, and they expressed their intention to condemn Li Ke and fight the war. Just fight, why burn other people's grasslands.

However, after the court meeting ended, there was no imperial decree or the Prince's order sent to the grassland. Instead, the eldest grandson issued a decree to reward Li Ke's concubine, the Qi family.

If you have to ask what was sent to the grassland, it can only be rewards for the New Year's supplies to the army of the North Road.

Now for the Tang military, for the generals who are going out to fight, as long as it is not too much, you can do whatever you want.As long as the pain is based on the enemy, it is credit and requires reward.

Today, the area of ​​Jiaozhou has expanded five times, and Li Min has already sent troops and horses, and has returned to Chang'an.Korea, Tuyuhun, Khotan and other countries only had a small number of permanent troops. As for Lingnan, except for the transportation of weapons, Feng An did not ask for support at all.

The ceasefire on multiple fronts reduced the imperial court's support pressure on the border in an instant. There was no need to take the initiative to mention it.

In the context of this era, the treatment of soldiers in the Tang Dynasty may make soldiers from other countries cry.

At the end of the court meeting, Li Chengqian originally planned to go back to the harem to see the emperor's father, but he saw Li Yin who was waiting to be summoned at Liangyimen.

After all, Li Yin is the prince of a concubine. If it were Li Tai and Li Zhi, they would be able to enter the harem directly. When they arrive at his place, they have to be notified in advance, and they can only enter after being approved. Even if he wants to see his mother, he must be the emperor or the queen. Just nod.

Seeing Li Chengqian, Li Yin immediately became excited, ran over a few steps and said, "Brother Huang, you came just in time. I'm going to see my father later, you have to help me."

Li Chengqian asked suspiciously: "You see the emperor? Do you still want to help you? What immoral things have you done?"

Li Yin said embarrassingly: "Do you see that I am causing trouble now? It is about the reward after I lead the army in battle. You also know that I just went out to lead the army to have fun, but when I came back, the Ministry of War was stunned." Give my father the record of military exploits for review, and the father will give me a reward, tell me, how can this be done."

Li Chengqian said speechlessly: "The rules of our Tang Dynasty are rewards for meritorious deeds and punishments for mistakes. You attacked Linyi, Chenla, and Pyu, and you beat them crying for their fathers and mothers. You increased the land of Jiaozhou by more than five times. Especially It is the coastal areas, which have been taken down by you. With the development of shipping, these places can become very valuable.

For such a credit, you let the governor of Lianzhou take it?Can he bear it?It's good for you to get some rewards. I think you are the majestic King of Shu, and you are only a fief of [-] households. You will lose your life.Compared with the nouveau riche Qingque, you are poor in the ravine. "

Li Yin sighed and said: "If it is to add some feudal titles or two official titles, I will accept it, but my father wants to change my king's title, and it is still Hanwang. That idiot Li Yuanchang became crazy in prison Yes, being imprisoned in the palace to wait for death by the emperor's father has now become a joke of Quan Chang'an.

Now, to say something unfilial and disloyal, my father wants me to inherit his title?Isn't this a disgusting person? "

Li Chengqian slapped Li Yin on the neck. Li Yin knew that what he said was ugly, so he didn't dare to hide, and endured it abruptly.

Seeing the one-armed Li Jian approaching, Li Chengqian waved his hand and told him to wait a while, then reached out and tapped Li Yin's forehead, and said bitterly, "Stupid, what's wrong with the King of Han? There is also a King's name." Three, six, nine, etc., do you know that the title of Li Yuanchang, the King of Han, was how much the Supreme Emperor wasted so much talking with his father to come?

Isn't the King of Han much better than you, the King of Shu?What does what that idiot Li Yuanchang did have anything to do with you?As a result of launching a rebellion, the Wang family regarded him as an abandoned son. The one everyone laughed at was Li Yuanchang himself. What does it have to do with the title of Hanwang?When everyone mentions Han Wang Li Yin's expedition to Chenla Pyu, they will only praise you for playing the majesty of the Tang Dynasty. Who will study your Han Wang title, which was used by Li Yuanchang?

Speaking of this, Qingque's King Wei is still associated with Pei Ji's Wei Guogong back then, who mentioned this matter?Your stupidest part is not here yet, do you know why my brother slapped you? "

Li Yin shook his head blankly.

"Where is Li Yuanchang's fiefdom? In Hanzhong, there used to be only Liangzhou. Later, because he kept his filial piety for the Supreme Emperor, my boy, the fiefdom was directly expanded to eight states. Although it is only half of Qingque, but look, who else can Reached this level? Eight states, do you see that these eight states have been divided into others?

What's the matter even if it's a takeover, the fiefdoms of eight states are not enough for you to accept happily?What's more, Liangzhou is close to Chang'an, isn't it more comfortable than your previous Shuzhong?Do you think that the fief near Chang'an was randomly sealed off?Even if you were thrown back to the fief, when did you miss your concubine mother, you would run back in a few days.On this point, do you still think that King of Han's title is appropriate? "

Li Yin murmured: "If you think about it this way, I've made a lot of money. It's over, my father gave me a decree yesterday, but I refused it. Later, I have to apologize to my father. You are on the sidelines." Let me help out."

Li Chengqian squinted his eyes, hugged Li Min's shoulder and said: "If you want to tell my brother, you have to learn from Qingque, and later tearfully hug your father's leg and admit your mistake. I'm sure there's nothing wrong."

Li Yin wondered: "Let's forget it, I don't have the skills of Qingque, maybe it will make my father disgusted."

After thinking about it for a while, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that Li Yin's behavior really didn't work.

Patting Li Yin on the shoulder, Li Chengqian said: "It's okay, brother will help you, go, go in."

Only then did the two brothers enter the Liangyi Gate.

Li Jian, who was waiting by the side of the road, saw the King of Shu approaching, and said, "His Royal Highness, His Majesty is in the Hall of Liangyi, and I will send you over."

Because of the loss of an arm, Li Jian couldn't bow his hands in salute, so he could only bow down, which looked very laborious.

However, before that, Li Chengqian remembered very clearly that the emperor had granted Li Jian no need to salute him.

There is no need to salute the emperor, let alone the prince.

Li Chengqian asked Li Jian as he walked, "How is your body now? Didn't your father grant you permission to salute others?"

Li Jian smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I would like to trouble you to inquire. The body of this servant has improved a lot, but she is missing an arm, which is not used to it. As for what His Majesty said at the beginning, it is the honor of this servant, but a servant is a servant after all. Duty, there is no need for additional rewards."

Li Chengqian nodded and said nothing more.The majesty of the emperor can be seen just by looking at Hou Junji's appearance.After staying by his side for a long time, only the eldest grandson can still be in the same place.Perhaps, Li Jian's choice was right. Perhaps he was more satisfied with the emperor because he did not take credit for it.

The Hall of Liangyi has undergone great changes in the past two years, especially in summer, when there are many more flowerpots in front of the hall.Now that it's winter, those flower pots are naturally moved to the temple.

It is not only the queen who grows flowers, but also Sizi.Sizi, who is six years old this year, is like an elf, because he is the last born of the empress, so he is deeply loved by the eldest grandson and Li Shimin.The pampering went to the extreme, and the doors and windows of the Liangyi Hall were replaced with glass. In order to allow some flowers to survive the winter smoothly, a glass shed was even built in the Liangyi Hall for the children to play.

Such pampering, but still did not spoil her. Seeing the prince and brother come in, Sizi rushed over with a smile, and Li Chengqian also smiled and opened his arms to hug her.

After pinching Sizi's nose, Li Chengqian asked, "Have you finished writing today?"

Sizi smiled and said, "Of course it's finished. Brother Huang, when you go back, ask Mrs. Huang when her shed will be completed, so I can go and play."

Li Chengqian smiled and said: "It will take a while, so, before that, you have to study hard, so that your father and queen mother will nod and let you live in the East Palace."

The eldest grandson and Li Shimin watched the communication between the brothers and sisters with a smile, and did not disturb them.As for Li Yin, after seeing the emperor, his legs began to tremble, and he simply fell to his knees.

Glancing at Li Yin, Li Chengqian expressed deep sympathy.

We all know that the emperor's leg is seriously injured, and there is not much time left to walk freely, so no one dares to provoke the emperor now.The more moody the emperor was at this time, Wei Zheng had even arranged the family affairs, fearing that one day the emperor would have a fit, and he would risk his life to remonstrate.

The emperor also saw Li Min who was kneeling on the ground, pushed the wheelchair closer, and said, "Why, where is the energy to resist and disobey yesterday? Why did you come to me and kneel today?"

Hearing the emperor's words, Li Min's sweat immediately flowed out.

Li Chengqian handed the son to his father on purpose, and said to his father, "Don't scare him. When we met in front of Liangyi Gate just now, he regretted crying so much."

Li Yin hurriedly said: "Father, Brother Huang has already explained the pros and cons to my son. It is my son who is heartless and doesn't know your kindness. I ask Father to punish me."

Holding his son in his arms, Li Shimin's frowning brows immediately relaxed, he took a stick from one side, tapped on Li Yin's shoulder and said, "I know I'm a wolf, but I won't punish you either." , You led Lingnan's meager troops to successive victories in Chenla and other countries, and even shot and killed the two princes of Chenla on the battlefield. This is all credit.

Your imperial brother pities you for having too little land. This is intentionally giving you the opportunity to make meritorious service. You have to understand your imperial brother's kindness.At the beginning, you ran amok in the fief, which caused many officials in the court to have a prejudice against you. This time, you made a contribution, which can be regarded as improving their opinion of you.Otherwise, even if I want to reward you, there will be resistance. "

Li Yin nodded, turned around and cupped his hands to Li Chengqian and said, "I will always remember the kindness of the emperor's brother."

Seeing that Li Min's attitude was very good, Li Shimin breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Li Ke is going to change the fief to Yunzhou for a few years. Your mother and concubine have been trapped in the palace for many years, so I changed your fief to Yunzhou. Hanzhong. When you go to Hanzhong to become a vassal, take your mother and concubine with you, and take her to have fun too."

Li Yin quickly kowtowed and said, "Thank you, Father, for your kindness!"

"Get up and go see your mother and concubine."

Li Yin got up now, and left Liangyi Hall excitedly.For the princes of all walks of life, being able to take the mother and concubine out of the palace to serve them personally is the highest level of reward. This makes him even more happy than increasing his fief.