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

Empress Changsun noticed that there was a hint of sadness on Li Shimin's face.

Li Shen had only said half of what he was going to say just now. It seemed that Li Shen not only wanted to exchange copper coins for His Majesty, but also wanted to do other things.

This child likes to make trouble, and some of the things he does are indeed unreliable and worrying.

Li Shimin reached out and held Empress Changsun's hand, and after a long while he spoke:

"Guanyin maid, I want Qingque and Zhinu to go to the fiefdom."

After these words were spoken, Empress Chang Sun paused slightly. Although there was ancestral teaching, she really didn't want her two sons to leave her side.

"Don't worry, I will give them several states as fiefdoms and ensure that they can live a life of wealth and glory."

Li Shimin patted Empress Changsun's hand.

The other sons were only governors of one state, or at most they governed a few states.

Li Shimin was going to directly make them governors of several states, so they would be in charge of more than just these states.

Li Shen used to have only one Xiangzhou, but it was later withdrawn.

"Erlang, Zhinu is still young and has always been with us. And Qingque, you have also seen that his body...

I am worried that after this separation, we will never see each other again in this life."

Thinking of this, Empress Chang Sun looked gloomy.

No matter how reasonable it is, Empress Changsun is also a mother, and having her children in her arms is every mother's wish.

Li Shimin naturally knew this, so he kept delaying.

The three ministers, including Duke of Zhao Zhangsun Wuji, had already submitted memorials.

Crown Prince Li Chengqian didn't dare to make the decision, so everything was sent to him. Li Shimin even had no intention of changing his beloved wife.

For this reason, he did not give Li Tai and Li Zhi any official positions or real power, only empty titles.

None of them can catch up with Li Shen, the Shaoqing of Zongzheng Temple.

"Alas, maid Guanyin, you and I have been married for many years, how could I not know your feelings.

Just...just..."

"Just what?" Empress Changsun asked when she heard Li Shimin hesitate to speak.

“But now that they have grown up, it’s time for them to share the burden of the imperial court and go to the local areas to manage things properly.

To protect the place for Gao Ming."

Empress Changsun remained silent. She knew that Li Shimin was right and she had no reason to refute.

But I feel very reluctant.

"Ah~~~~Then...then let Your Majesty decide everything."

Empress Changsun sighed and sat back in her seat.

Li Shimin was helpless. He didn't even call his wife by her nickname, but just called her "Your Majesty", which showed that his beloved wife was somewhat unhappy.

It’s all these sons’ fault.

The more Li Shimin thought about it, the angrier he became.

"Somebody come!"

"Your Majesty." Wang De hurried in.

Li Shimin said angrily:

"Decree that Wei Wang Li Tai and Jin Wang Li Zhi, as sons, have failed to live up to their parents' moral obligation and have lived in Chang'an for a long time without visiting their parents. This is unfilial.

"The punishment is to serve for half a year, be confined for a month, copy the rules of filial piety and etiquette, and reflect on your mistakes at home."

After Li Shimin finished speaking, not only Wang De, but even Empress Changsun was at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

This is obviously just looking for trouble to vent.

"Yes, I will prepare the decree right now."

“Wait, there’s also Li Shen.

Well... just make a random decision of disobedience, confinement for one month, and fine for three years."

"......." Wang De was speechless. Is it so casual? They just randomly designated someone as someone who was disobedient to discipline. They didn't even think of the crime, but the punishment came out.

"What are you still standing there for? Go quickly." Seeing Wang De in a daze, Li Shimin scolded him.

"Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Ji is still under house arrest and has not been released yet." Wang De had to remind him.

Prince Ji has been under house arrest for three months, and he needs to continue under house arrest.

"Then add another month to teach this bastard a lesson."

"Yes, I will draft the decree right away." Wang De agreed and mourned for the three princes in his heart for a moment.

There were a total of six princes in Chang'an City, namely Crown Prince Li Chengqian, Fourth Prince Li Tai, Ninth Prince Li Zhi, Tenth Prince Li Shen, Li Fu and the youngest prince Li Ming.

The prince was busy with state affairs every day, and Li Fu and Li Ming were still young.

Now, His Majesty only has these three princes to vent his anger on.

"Erlang, what are you doing..." Empress Changsun was also speechless.

"Humph, none of them make me worry. They are in Chang'an City and have not come to visit you, Guanyin, for such a long time. This is unfilial. You should teach them a lesson."

Li Shimin snorted coldly.

Li Shen chatted with his mother for a while, then left the palace and returned to Prince Ji's Mansion.

I had just returned to Prince Ji's mansion and had not yet returned to the rear quarters when Wang De arrived.

"Hey? Lao Wang, what's going on? Did Aye forget to tell you something?"

Li Shen was stunned when he saw Wang De.

Wang De took out the imperial edict and shouted to Li Shen:

"Prince Ji received the order."

"What's going on? Wait a moment, I will prepare the incense table."

There are some cumbersome procedures to receive a formal imperial edict, especially an imperial edict to confer rewards.

"Your Highness Prince Ji, that is not necessary. I will just announce the decree."

Wang De thought to himself, this is not a reward, this is an imperial decree of punishment.

Opening the imperial edict, Wang De said loudly:

"The decree said: I have heard that sages fear the will of heaven, emperors obey the will of heaven, and the kings are cautious. They are arrogant because of their favor, do not follow the rules, and do not obey the rules.

A slight punishment, confinement for one month, and a fine of three years...”

As Wang De finished reading, Li Shen was completely stunned. He took the imperial edict handed over by Wang De and asked in a low voice:

"Old Wang, does my father also have a brain disease?"

"Oh my, Your Highness Prince Ji, please be careful with your words." Wang De was shocked when he heard this and hurriedly stopped him. He really had to beat this child.

"Then tell me, what happened? I just came out of the palace and just got home when the imperial edict arrived, saying that I was disobedient and did not follow the rules.

Moreover, no matter how big the matter is, I have heard that saints fear the will of heaven and emperors obey the will of heaven.

Do I have to shout, God will punish him?

If you don’t know, you might think that I have done something that has angered the heavens and the people.”

Li Shen put his hands on his hips and shouted at Wang De.

I was punished for no reason. I was supposed to be released in more than half a month, but now I am under house arrest for another month.

In addition, his salary was deducted for three years.

In the past, salaries were deducted every year, but now it starts at three years?

"This... this old servant doesn't know why, but..." Wang De looked around, then came to Li Shen's ear and whispered:

"However, it is not just you who will be punished, Your Majesty. The King of Wei and the King of Jin will also be confined for a month and punished to serve for half a year. They will copy the rules of filial piety and etiquette and reflect on their mistakes at home."

"What??"

Hearing Wang De's words, Li Shen was stunned. What was going on?

Beating children on a snowy day, is that just idleness?

“Lao Wang, are you sure my father is not...?” Li Shen pointed to his head.

"My Lord, if there is nothing else, I will take my leave now."

Wang De was too lazy to pay attention to this poor kid.

"Wait, Old King, can you tell me what happened to my Aye?

Are you taking our anger out on me? What does it have to do with me?"

(Finally finished, sleep.)