I am Li Shen and Li Shimin, the free kings of the Tang Dynasty

The emperor's travel has been no small matter since ancient times. There are many rules, which can be generally divided into three categories:

The big ones are thin, the fat ones are thin, and the small ones are thin.

The Grand Duke and his ministers were introduced, the Grand Generals participated in the rides, and the Imperial servants served as chariots. There were eighty-one chariots and thousands of chariots prepared.

Every time the emperor went on a tour, it was a waste of time and money.

The number ranged from hundreds to tens of thousands. It was rumored that Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty took a tour with half a million people.

There are many guards of honor and guards.

The ceremonial guard included those who played music, those who held umbrellas, those who raised flags, those who cleared the road, and a large number of eunuchs and maidservants who followed.

So when Li Shimin said that he wanted to inspect Qinghai Road, Wang De was a little confused. He could fully imagine how the ministers in the court would object.

"Your Majesty, it's a long way to Qinghai. I'm worried that your Majesty's body and bones won't be able to bear it. How about I send someone to call His Highness Prince Ji back."

Wang De persuaded him that he thought Li Shimin had been deceived and was upset, so he was angry and wanted to go to Qinghai Road to teach King Ji a lesson.

"Yes, Erlang, the Qinghai Road is so far and bumpy. I also heard that the road is being built and it is not easy to walk.

Let’s wait until Shen’er comes back. "Queen Changsun also persuaded.

"I have made up my mind, you don't need to say more. I didn't go to Qinghai Road for that traitor. Qinghai Road is located at the border.

Located in the most important position between Tubo and the Tang Dynasty, Qinghai Fortress will be a gateway to prevent Tibet from entering the Central Plains.

I want to go and have a look. "Li Shimin turned around and sat down.

"Erlang, how can you risk going to Qinghai Road with your wealth of gold? What if something unexpected happens?"

Queen Changsun said worriedly.

"Yes, Your Majesty, it's too dangerous. I think it's better to let others check." Concubine Wei also came to dissuade her.

"Danger? Hahahahaha, I went to the north last year, and I went to Liangzhou the year before that.

I have spent half my life in war and half my life in comfort. I have never seen any scene.

Furthermore, now Gao Ming can barely take charge of his own business. If anything happens to me, the Tang Dynasty will not be in chaos.

What else do I have to fear?

This world is a big place, I want to walk everywhere, don’t wait until I can’t walk anymore, I will regret it. "

Li Shimin laughed loudly. What danger was he afraid of? The emperor was about to attack the whole world.

I haven't encountered any kind of danger in so many years.

"Then what scale will your Majesty prepare?" Seeing Li Shimin's determination, Wang De could only ask.

"On this trip, a small car is enough, and there will be few honor guards. The Yulin Guards will have five thousand riders, and the Right Xiao Guards will have five thousand riders.

Instead of riding in a chariot, take my carriage.

You can arrange the rest. "Li Shimin thought for a while and ordered.

He also didn't want to travel in a big way, which was indeed a waste of time and money.

"Yes, Your Majesty, I will go and deliver the order right now." Wang De retreated.

He needs to go to Li Chengqian to discuss it. His Majesty's trip will not go smoothly, and the imperial censor will definitely give him advice.

They don't care whether what you do is right or not. In their eyes, the emperor is always wrong.

Sure enough, when Li Chengqian read out the oral edict of Chuxun during the dynasty, the Yushitai immediately began to make various suggestions.

There are just a few reasons. It wastes people and money, is dangerous, and there are constant arguments in the court.

Li Shimin's preparations for the trip have not stopped, and all kinds of materials are being prepared intensively.

It is not easy for the emperor to travel. Even the prince Li Shen needs a period of preparation for traveling, let alone the emperor Li Shimin.

The Nine-Five Lord, the symbol of the highest power, must be accompanied by many officials and imperial guards during the tour.

It takes a while to select your entourage.

However, the news of Li Shimin's trip spread quickly and was sent to all parts of the country through offices stationed in Chang'an.

In particular, the state capitals and the governor's offices on the road leading to the important cities of Qinghai rushed to deliver the news.

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Li Shen was inspecting the work at Datang Bank in the capital city of Qinghai Province.

The business here has been carried out, in addition to storage, there is also loan business and flying money business.

Of course, all business was handled by Tang people, and Tubo people would not deposit money in Tang banks.

There has been a lot of business here recently, so Li Shen came over to see if there was anything he had missed.

Li Shen was not afraid of losing money, but he was afraid of ruining the reputation of Datang Bank.

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty."

At this time, Wang Xuance hurried in, looking anxious.

"What's wrong?" Li Shen asked with a frown.

What he fears most now is something urgent.

"Back to your lord, an urgent and secret message has arrived from Chang'an." Wang Xuance saluted and then said.

Then he took out a secret letter and handed it to Li Shen.

Li Shen took it and checked it before opening it to watch.

"What? Isn't it? It's over?" After a few glances, Li Shen's expression changed drastically, with a grimace on his face.

"My lord, what happened?" Wang Xuance stepped forward and asked.

"Let's talk after we go back to the mansion." Li Shen didn't answer. There were too many people here, the walls had ears, and people talked too much.

Returning to the mansion and entering the study, Li Shen handed the secret letter to Wang Xuance.

"See for yourself."

After saying that, he poured himself a cup of tea to calm his shock.

Wang Xuance took the secret letter and looked at it for a few times, with a look of shock on his face.

The secret letter was very brief. It contained an order from His Majesty to inspect the important towns in Qinghai Province.

Wang Xuance raised his head and glanced at Li Shen, and thought to himself, Your Majesty, it's not like that. In order to punish the prince, he actually came to Qinghai Province in person.

How angry do you have to be to make such a decision?

"Your Majesty, this...isn't it possible?" Although he knew in his heart that the news was absolutely true,

But I still don't want to believe it.

Li Shen said with a frown:

"I also hope that this news is false, but you and I both know that people below dare not joke about such things.

You said that His Majesty hates me so much that he would personally come to Qinghai Road to arrest me. "

After speaking, Li Shen's face was filled with sadness.

"Your Majesty, maybe things are not as bad as we thought?" Wang Xuance thought for a while and said.

"It might be worse than we thought." Li Shen was a little pessimistic.

"No, Your Majesty, if His Majesty is really angry and wants to punish you, Your Majesty, why bother coming to Qinghai Road in person.

As long as an imperial edict is issued to summon the prince back to the capital, do you still dare to resist and disrespect the edict? "

Wang Xuance shook his head and expressed his thoughts.

"Well...if His Majesty really issues a decree to call me back to the palace, I really...can't go back." Li Shen thought for a while and replied seriously.

"..." Wang Xuance was speechless.

The prince is really crazy. It is already a serious crime to deceive the king, and he still wants to resist the decree.

Wang Xuance wanted to open Li Shen's head and see what he was thinking.

Could it be that His Majesty knew that King Ji would think so, so he came to arrest King Ji personally?

Wang Xuance began to doubt his judgment just now. Did he guess wrong?