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

Changsun Wuji's body was slumped, there was some sweat on his forehead, and he was somewhat panicked.

Li Shimin's words today sounded like emotion, but in fact they were a warning or a threat to him.

Especially the last sentence, it was the queen's brother, and I only told him this for the queen's sake.

Otherwise, I wouldn’t even tell him.

His Majesty's love for Prince Ji has reached such an extent. What he is thinking about now is whether it will affect the crown prince's succession.

His eldest grandson's family would benefit the most from the crown prince's succession to the throne. If it were Prince Ji, his eldest grandson's family would most likely be doomed.

Thinking of this, Changsun Wuji bowed and said:

"I understand. However, it is somewhat inappropriate for Your Majesty to indulge Prince Ji in such a way. Not only will it attract criticism, but

I'm afraid some people in the court may have other ideas. "

Changsun Wuji was also testing His Majesty's intentions.

"Any other ideas? I know my son better than you all. It's okay for Prince Ji to be a little more dandy, and a little more dissolute.

I only hope that he can live a carefree life, and the prince will do the same in the future. "

Li Shimin said disdainfully.

"Yes, I understand." Changsun Wuji responded.

Li Shimin stood up and staggered a bit. Wang De hurriedly stepped forward to help him.

"I can't bear to drink. It seems I'm getting older. You and Shubao can keep drinking and eat all the meat. Don't waste it.

I'm going back to rest first. "After saying that, Li Shimin, with Wang De's support, headed towards the Chinese army's tent.

"Your Majesty." Changsun Wuji and Qin Qiong stood up and saluted.

After Li Shimin left, the two stood up and looked at each other.

"Haha, Duke Yi, I didn't expect His Majesty to be so doting on His Royal Highness Prince Ji." Changsun Wuji smiled slightly awkwardly.

What Li Shimin said to him just now made him a little embarrassed.

"Mr. Zhao, Qin is a warrior and doesn't care about the affairs of the court, but Qin Mou knows one thing."

"what's up?"

"Don't mind other people's business." Qin Qiong drank a cup of tea and looked at the bonfire.

"Mr. Yi Guo, since ancient times, there are no private affairs in the Heavenly Family. Your Majesty's affairs are the affairs of the world." Changsun Wuji said seriously.

"Your Majesty just said that the relationship between him and Prince Ji is a father-son matter, and outsiders should not interfere. Qin does not believe that Duke Zhao does not understand what His Majesty means."

After hearing Qin Qiong's words, Changsun Wuji picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then sighed.

"Alas~~How could I not know that your Majesty is talking about King Ji's deception.

But Duke Yi, the crime of deceiving the emperor was so great, how could he let it go unconcerned? If it were spread, wouldn't it be disrespectful to the majesty of the Emperor of the Tang Dynasty?

What if there are imitators in the future? King Ji has learned from the past, how can this convince the public? "

Seeing Changsun Wuji beating his chest and stamping his feet, Qin Qiong did not change at all, but said calmly:

"Your Majesty said that he will personally punish King Ji and does not need others to interfere with him.

Qin is a rough man and does not understand so many truths, but Qin knows that since His Majesty has said it, there must be His Majesty's reason.

In the Tang Dynasty, what His Majesty said were rules and what His Majesty said were principles.

Duke Zhao had better think about it carefully.

It was getting late, Qin was going to patrol the camp, so he took his leave first. "

Qin Qiong didn't want to say much to Changsun Wuji, but just reminded him that Li Shen had saved his life.

His Majesty loves King Ji so much that he will stand by Li Shen no matter what the reason is.

After Qin Qiong left, Changsun Wuji was the only one left by the campfire.

Looking at the bonfire in front of him, he fell into deep thought.

He understood what Li Shimin just said to him. If he didn't understand, how could he be the prime minister?

First, let’s talk about King Ji’s achievements and role, and illustrate that King Ji was useful to the country.

Then he named himself and Li Shen as father and son, and even if there was a conflict, he would resolve it. This was referring to Li Shen's crime of deceiving the emperor by defrauding Li Shimin of his money.

This is the key point. Changsun Wuji has already started to use this incident to create public opinion, just to force His Majesty to punish King Ji.

He also contacted his disciples in the DPRK and came forward to impeach the matter at the appropriate time.

But he did not act without thinking. His Majesty had already made it clear and expressed that he did not want the matter to expand.

What he is worried about now is whether his actions were guessed by His Majesty or whether he was discovered.

This is very important to him.

And did His Majesty's last words reassure him? King Ji will not fight for the throne, so he should not provoke King Ji.

Changsun Wuji was sitting by the bonfire, his mind racing, and he had so many thoughts. Your Majesty's favor to Prince Ji had already reached this level.

No one in the entire Tang Dynasty could match him. What was a death penalty for others was not painful for Prince Ji.

If this continues, will there be any changes before the prince succeeds to the throne?

And even if nothing happened, there was still a gap between him and King Ji. In the future, when the prince inherits the throne, his trust in Li Shen will be the same as that of Li Shimin.

When the time comes, what should King Ji do to their eldest grandson family?

This Prince Ji is narrow-minded and must avenge himself. He is no match for him outside the court.

Changsun Wuji thought for a long time but couldn't think of any good way to deal with it. He returned to his tent and called over his confidants who had followed him.

"You will leave the team and send this letter to Chang'an tomorrow morning and give it to Chu Suiliang, the minister of Huangmen."

"Yes, Duke."

Early the next morning, the team broke camp and continued their journey. Li Shimin had had enough fun yesterday and got on his carriage.

"His Majesty."

Wang De sat outside the carriage and called softly.

The car door opened and Wang De entered the outside room.

"What's going on?" Li Shimin's voice came from inside.

"Back to Your Majesty, the confidant who just came to report that Zhao Guogong left the team early in the morning, and judging from the direction, he should have returned to Chang'an.

According to His Majesty's instructions, the guards did not stop him and pretended not to see him. "

"Well, let's go down. By the way, tell Li Zhiyun to pack some game on the way. Sheep tastes too much.

When passing through a prefecture, county or village, buy some vegetables, including chickens and ducks.

Remember to give more money. "

Li Shimin didn't care after hearing this, but ordered the food to be improved. He always ate mutton and he didn't like it.

"It's your Majesty, I'll take care of it now." Wang De accepted the order and prepared to leave.

"Wait a minute, how much money did we bring with us this time?" Li Shimin suddenly asked a question.

"Your Majesty, there are only five cartloads of copper coins, about five to six hundred guan, but we brought 5,000 guan of gold.

This was also learned from His Highness King Ji, and was made into one or two gold bars.

This money is enough for us on the road. Wang De thought for a while and answered.

In fact, there was no need to bring money before. The team brought enough food and grass, which was provided by the local area in every state and county.

But Li Shimin is considered a rich man now, so he doesn't want to disturb the place.

The team brought enough food, grass and live livestock.

The money is just for himself. If he likes something, he can't ask for it for free, right?

After all, he is also an emperor.