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

Li Shen handed the letter to Shi Tou, who had been his playmate since childhood and had been with him for many years.

Although they are master and servant, they are more like friends.

Shitou also knows Li Shen very well, and most of the time he can make decisions for Li Shen.

Shi Tou took the letter, read it, and then a smile appeared on his face.

"My Lord, did you miss something?"

"What's missing? If you have to fart, let it out."

Li Shen glared at the stone.

"Your Majesty, whether you want to have the Ashina tribe escort them or you want to send the imperial guards to pick them up, don't you have to ask His Majesty for permission?

The Imperial Guard Battalion also needs an official letter from the Ministry of War or an order from His Majesty to go out."

"Uh..." Li Shen was confused. Yes, why didn't I think of this.

Seeing Shitou's smug look, Li Shen's expression changed.

"Why are you still here? Didn't I tell you that I don't want to see you today?

Go to the backyard and feed the horses, and don't hang around in front of me."

"Yes, slave, go right away."

I originally wanted to make Prince Ji happy, but I didn't expect that I would have to feed the horses.

Seeing Shitou go out with grievance, Li Shen snorted, "Only you can do it, can't I think of it myself?"

"Come here, prepare the car, the king needs to go to the palace."

As the New Year approaches, Li Chengqian is very busy. Various places report the year's summary and the plans for the coming year.

Li Chengqian reviewed them one by one.

This is also what he learned from the management model of Prince Ji's Mansion.

Make plans for next year in advance. Li Shen actually told him about the five-year plan, but Li Chengqian thought it would be better to test the waters for one year first.

"What is this about? I asked him what I want to do next year and what plans I have. He is showing his loyalty and flattering me.

Such an official doesn't even know what he is doing. How can he be a good official? "

Li Chengqian looked at the plan in his hand, filled with anger.

"Your Highness, this is the first time this year, and the officials may not be very clear about it."

Changsun Wuji sat down and comforted him.

Below him was not only Changsun Wuji, but also the Minister of the Central Secretariat Ma Zhou and the Minister of the Imperial Court Yu Zhining.

This was actually the first time for the three of them to come into contact with this advance planning scheme.

For some reason, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince asked the officials from the states and counties below to write plans for next year.

"Duke Zhao, there are now twelve prefectures in the Tang Dynasty, nearly four hundred states, and more than two thousand counties. Why do so many people write very well?

Some people just can't write and just write randomly.

It was the first time we met each other, and we could tell who was more talented. "

Crown Prince Li Chengqian glanced at Changsun Wuji. Ever since he knew that Changsun Wuji was going to form a clique, he no longer trusted Changsun Wuji.

"Duke Zhao, I think what His Royal Highness said makes sense. Some people can meet the requirements, while others are just filling in the gaps.

The talent is evident.”

Yu Zhining said.

Yu Zhining was an upright person. He had served as the Prince's Secretary and taught the Crown Prince Li Chengqian. He spoke frankly and gave advice, but the Crown Prince Li Chengqian remained unmoved.

Needless to say, his intelligence was outstanding. After Li Yuan started his rebellion in Jinyang, Yu Zhining defected to Qin Prince Li Shimin, offered advice and suggestions, and was ranked among the eighteen scholars in the Qin Palace.

"Minister Yu, you can't say that. The officials below have been working diligently over the years.

It is normal that some people cannot adapt for a while if they are suddenly asked to write plans for next year.

If they had no talent, why would the court let them run the local areas?"

Changsun Wuji narrowed his eyes and looked at Yu Zhining. Originally, the position of the minister of the sect was held by Gao Ji Fu, but Gao Ji Fu was so angry at Prince Ji that he vomited blood.

Your Majesty removed Gao Ji Fu from his position as the Minister of the Interior on the pretext of recuperating from his injuries and replaced him with Yu Zhining.

Yu Zhining is also an old man in the Qin Palace and has made great contributions.

Seeing that the two people's opinions were inconsistent, Li Chengqian did not have a background.

After all, Changsun Wuji is his uncle. Now that the queen is still alive, he should give Changsun Wuji some face.

"Your Highness, the Crown Prince, His Highness Prince Ji is requesting an audience outside the palace."

A guard came in to report.

"Prince Ji? Let him in quickly."

When Li Chengqian heard Li Shen asking for a meeting, he was stunned, but immediately let Li Shen in.

After a long time, Li Shen walked in with a shaky step.

"Big......"

Li Shen was about to shout as he entered the door, but then he saw Changsun Wuji and the other two sitting below.

Immediately became well-behaved,

"I see His Highness the Crown Prince."

"Well, Tenth Brother, are you here for something?"

Seeing Li Shen's well-behaved look, Li Chengqian asked with a smile.

"Well... Your Highness, please excuse me for a moment."

Li Shen looked at Changsun Wuji, then at Yu Zhining and Ma Zhou, and said something very disrespectful.

However, the three of them have gotten used to it. Prince Ji has done many things that are unruly and ignorant of etiquette, so it is not surprising that he asked the Crown Prince to give way for a moment to speak.

They were just a little curious about what King Ji was hiding from them.

Li Chengqian was also amused by Li Shen's words.

"Let's go to the study. Third Lord, wait for a moment. I'll see what the Tenth Brother wants."

Li Chengqian stood up and said something to the three of them, then followed Li Shen to the study room next door.

"I say, Tenth Brother, what are you hiding? Have you gotten into trouble again?"

As soon as he entered the study and closed the door, Li Chengqian asked first.

Li Shen rolled his eyes after hearing this:

"Brother, can't you just look forward to me? Why do you think I can't come to you for anything except getting into trouble?"

Li Chengqian nodded seriously:

"Indeed."

"........" Li Shen had a conflicted look on his face. He was wondering if beating Li Chengqian up now would count as assassinating the king or attempting to usurp the throne.

"Brother, do you think it would be considered treason if I duel with you?"

Li Shen also asked seriously, "It's so infuriating, am I so unbearable? Can't I come here if I don't want to cause trouble?"

What bullshit is that? And you're nodding so seriously.

"Hahahaha, calm down, Tenth Brother, I was just joking with you.

But first of all, if the matter is too big, I am afraid I can’t handle it.”

Li Chengqian laughed out loud when he saw Li Shen being humiliated.

All of Li Shen’s sins were ultimately due to his lack of confidence in himself.

However, Li Shen thought that he might not be Li Chengqian's opponent, so he gave up the idea of ​​a duel and said directly:

"I'm telling you this is serious business. I want the cavalry of the Ashina tribe to escort a batch of goods from my wealthy merchant back to Chang'an.

I need your will."

"Isn't this called getting into trouble? I told you that you wouldn't come to the palace unless it was something serious.

The Hu army is not allowed to enter the pass, don't you know this rule?"

Li Chengqian is even more speechless than Li Shen. This guy always does something that breaks the rules.

"Of course I know. That's why I came to see you, big brother. My goods are very valuable."

Li Shen said as a matter of course.

"Forget it, you should go find Aye about this matter.

I can't afford such a big thing. Even if I give you an order, it has to go through three provinces, and then my order will definitely not be passed.

Your Highness Prince Ji, please seek help from someone else."