Time Travel: I am the idle king Li Shen and Li Shimin in the Tang Dynasty

With a loud call to adjourn the court, all officials saluted and Crown Prince Li Chengqian stood up and left.

All officials also left the Taiji Hall at once.

However, when Li Chengqian left, his face looked a little bad and he seemed a little worried.

After returning to Liangyi Hall, Li Chengqian kept thinking about what had just happened. After thinking for a long time, Li Chengqian still couldn't figure out what to do.

"Come here, go to Ganlu Palace and report to His Majesty, and tell him that I have something to ask you."

Since you can't figure it out, go ask your father. Maybe there are things he doesn't know.

At this moment, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that he should abdicate early in the future and let the prince take the throne as soon as possible, so that he could help if anything happened.

When Li Shimin received a report from his servants saying that the prince wanted to see him, Li Shimin wondered if something big had happened.

Generally, the prince seldom asked for advice in person, and most of the time he would send memorials that he could not handle.

When they arrived at Ganlu Hall, Li Chengqian had been waiting for a long time. When he saw Li Shimin, he immediately stepped forward and saluted:

"Sir, see Aye."

"Haha, no need to formality, let's go to the study." Li Shimin brought Li Chengqian to the study with a smile on his face.

After sitting down, Li Shimin smiled and asked:

"Tell me what it is."

Li Chengqian replied respectfully:

“My Lord, there are rumors that there has been a riot in the northwest, and the rebels have killed tribal leaders and local officials.

Now some people say that there will be riots in the northwest soon, and many merchants dare not go there. "

"Is this actually true?" Li Shimin showed a surprised expression.

"Yes, Aye, I heard that it was said by a merchant from Anxi. We need to find out whether it is true or not.

However, I didn't come here for this matter.

Today in the court, the Imperial Censor Cui Renshi presented a memorial... The Secretary of the Central Secretariat Liu Shi...”

Li Chengqian recounted in detail what had just happened in the court, and finally said:

"Aye, I feel this matter is not simple, but I cannot understand the mystery, so I came to ask for your advice."

After saying this, Li Chengqian bowed deeply and waited for Li Shimin's instructions.

After hearing this, Li Shimin also fell into deep thought, and only raised his head after a long time:

“You’re right, it’s indeed a little strange. Why did the noble family suddenly stand up? They have been depressed for a long time.

And Duke Zhao, his reaction was also wrong.

He should have been prudent and cautious, but he chose to stand on Ma Zhou's side.

There are also two Zhongshu Sheren, Liu Shi and Lai Ji..."

"Father, is there nothing wrong with Ma Zhongshu?" Li Chengqian asked. Normally, he would have to investigate, but Ma Zhou did not do so.

Li Shimin shook his head.

"Ma Zhou is fine."

"Why is that? If this is true, it's a big deal. As Yu Shizhong said, we should investigate it regardless of whether it's true or not."

Li Chengqian asked.

Li Shimin smiled:

"Gao Ming, do you still remember that I issued two secret orders more than a month ago?"

"Of course I remember it." Li Chengqian nodded.

"Haha, this is the reason, Ma Zhou is not as upright as he appears to be, he is a smart man.

My two secret decrees were sent to the northwest, and a large amount of property was transported back. Many people have deduced this.

Now that something has happened in the northwest, Ma Zhou doesn't dare to investigate, or maybe he doesn't want to say it on the surface.

But Changsun Wuji's behavior was wrong. Among the three ministries, since he made the wrong choice, he should have made the right choice as the prime minister.

The disciples seconded the proposal. But he also followed Ma Zhou in making the wrong choice, which was a little abnormal. "

Li Shimin smiled and helped Li Chengqian analyze the situation.

Li Chengqian took the instruction seriously. He realized that in the court, there is not only right and wrong, but also power struggles, as well as pros and cons. This is politics.

Li Chengqian was not even thirty years old and had little experience. How could he compare with those old foxes in the court, let alone Li Shimin who had been the emperor.

"So what are they after? I'm going to send someone to the northwest to investigate."

Li Shimin shook his head upon hearing this:

"I will have the Hundred Cavalry Division investigate this matter, and I will tell you the results of the investigation when the time comes.

It's not that simple.

We should also investigate where the rumors came from. If they spread so quickly, it must be someone's deliberate act.

I want to investigate this matter thoroughly."

"Yes, everything is up to you, Father." Li Chengqian bowed.

"Well, Gao Ming, you did a good job, but you still need to hone your skills and have the courage to fight against these people.

Don't be afraid if you lose the fight, I will take care of it for you." Li Shimin was very pleased with Li Chengqian's performance.

"Thank you, Father. I'll take my leave now." Li Chengqian bowed again.

After obtaining Li Shimin's permission, Li Chengqian left Ganlu Hall.

After returning to Liangyi Hall, Li Chengqian kept thinking about Li Shimin's words.

As he was thinking, Li Chengqian suddenly remembered the last time he went to Li Shen's house and got drunk, and remembered a sentence Li Shen said to him.

'The person who treats you best in this world and is the one you trust the most is Aye, who is wholeheartedly for your own good.

Every word I say to you is from the bottom of my heart, not for anything else, but for the Li family's kingdom.'

Although it sounded a bit sad, Li Chengqian suddenly felt that Li Shen was right.

He, as a son, is not important, but the Li family empire that he will inherit in the future is important.

"Wang Zhong!" Li Chengqian looked up at Wang Zhong.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, what do you want me to do?" Wang Zhong stepped forward immediately.

"Have you reported all of my affairs to Wang De?" Li Chengqian suddenly asked.

Wang Zhong was stunned at first, then he knelt down with a plop:

"Your Highness, I am loyal to you and I dare not hide anything from you.

I only report some government affairs and never report other matters.

Your Highness the Crown Prince has been kind to me, but I have been ungrateful. Please forgive me, Your Highness the Crown Prince."

Wang Zhong looked sincere and kowtowed deeply to Li Chengqian. Li Chengqian was very nice to him, so he felt very guilty.

"Okay, get up. I'm not blaming you." Li Chengqian was not angry. He had known for a long time that Wang Zhong was someone who was arranged to be by his side.

"I am guilty and have betrayed the trust of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Wang Zhongbing did not stand up and continued to kowtow.

"I told you to get up." Li Chengqian scolded, and Wang Zhong stood up.

"Don't worry, I don't blame you.

The first day you came here, I knew you were the one assigned to be by my side.

And your Majesty did not deliberately hide the fact that you are Wang De's godson, so this is easy to guess."

Li Chengqian in turn comforted Wang Zhong with a few words.

If they really wanted to plant a secret agent, they would not have arranged for Wang De's son to come so openly.

Li Shimin had no intention of covering up, which meant he had no intention of hiding it from Li Chengqian.

"Your Highness, I am grateful to Ganye for saving my life. I have no other choice but to accept your punishment."

Wang Zhong bowed and apologized again.

(I'm racking my brain.)