Traveling through the Gaowu Tang Dynasty, Li Kuan and Li Shimin became the second sons of the Prince

"Third brother, this is a good idea, but there is one thing. How do we contact Lord Dou? It is a rather troublesome matter." - It must be said that when His Royal Highness the Prince of Chu was not around, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei was the most reliable one among the brothers: "If we send someone to contact Lord Dou privately, I am afraid it will violate the taboo of our father..."

"Qingque is right." After listening to his brother's analysis, the Crown Prince nodded in agreement and said, "I will figure out how to contact Lord Dou.

Compared to doing nothing, I would rather commit a big taboo of my father - after all, Brother Kuan's current situation... is really worrying... But Qingque, from what you said, you seem to be very sure that Brother Kuan will go to Goguryeo..."

"Brother, you really... you may be loyal, but why are you always a step behind?

Third brother just acquiesced that second brother would attack Goguryeo, do you still have doubts?" In response to the question from His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, His Royal Highness the King of Wei shrugged and pursed his lips, then said in a rather helpless tone: "Second brother went north to fight the Shiwei people? Who would believe this? Is a group of barbarians worth his effort? Besides, he said a long time ago that he must attack Goguryeo - we all know the temper of the second brother, he always keeps his word on such matters.

So in my opinion, my second brother has probably already taken action, but considering that he doesn't have many people around him, I guess after he causes some trouble in Goguryeo, he will have to lead his subordinates all the way south and eventually enter the territory of Silla.

We must find a way to land in Baekje before he reaches the Goguryeo border and prepare to pick up my second brother in advance.

In my opinion, the Queen of Silla is not trustworthy - although she claims to be our father's lover, she does this out of her own interests. My second brother must be aware of this, but... unfortunately, he has no better choice..."

“Qingque, you were so smart today… that it was strange to me…” After listening to the well-reasoned analysis by the Prince of Wei, the Crown Prince was shocked. “I originally just wanted to send some help to Brother Kuan to help him protect himself… but now it seems… it’s a little too late…”

"It's definitely too late." His Royal Highness the King of Wei decided to dispel the last glimmer of fantasy of his eldest brother: "Brother, think about how my second brother captured the leader of the 18 tribes on the grassland last time - 'Speed ​​is the essence of war' was really used to the extreme by him."

"Qingque, I never thought that you are the one who knows my second brother best..." After Li Tai finished speaking, His Royal Highness the King of Shu said, "And your insight into the current situation really makes my third brother feel ashamed..."

"Oh, there's nothing I can do about it..." Perhaps it was rare for his brothers to admire him, so His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei was proud again: "My second brother is not here, so I, as the younger brother, have to shoulder the heavy responsibility and ensure that all of us brothers are safe..."

"You kid..." Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince patted Li Tai on the shoulder, then turned to Li Ke and said, "Third brother, the matter of the sea ship depends on us two."

"I say... my two brothers, do you think I don't exist?" Upon hearing this, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei was immediately unhappy: "I also want to do my part for my second brother!"

"Qingque, you have more important things to do." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince knew that this guy was going to make trouble.

"What's the matter?" His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei was anxiously awaiting his return.

"Stay in Ganlu Palace and take good care of Changle, Lanling, Sizi and Zhinu." His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was obviously making preparations for both scenarios - if something went wrong between him and Li Ke and they were imprisoned in the Zongzheng Temple, at least he would have a reliable brother to continue taking over.

“Brother, you…” After hesitating for a long time, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei finally compromised: “Okay… I’ll listen to you…”

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The next day, early in the morning.

His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei was already waiting in the study of his bedroom for his mentor to arrive.

"Your Highness, Prince of Wei, why do you look so..." Wang Gui, who had been invisible in the court recently, hurried here to give lessons to Prince of Wei as usual after the morning court session. But as soon as he entered the study, he saw Prince of Wei grinning at him. The old man was immediately surprised: "Does this minister look funny today?"

"Teacher, I have used my own way to let the eldest and third brothers know about the second brother's movements. Teacher, do you want to praise me?"

"Ah?" After hearing what His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei said, Wang Gui was stunned at first, then he lowered his head, feeling a mixture of emotions.

After a long while, the old man raised his head and looked at his student with a little guilt: "Your Highness the King of Wei, it turns out that you asked me, the old minister, about the whereabouts of His Highness the King of Chu, because..."

“No, no, no, I didn’t plot against my eldest brother and third brother deliberately.” His Royal Highness the King of Wei knew that there were some things he could never admit, otherwise he would really be beaten to death: “I was just pestering you, teacher, because I was too worried about my second brother. I kept wanting to know his whereabouts. As for the three of us brothers who got together last night to discuss how to help my second brother, my eldest brother was the initiator. I didn’t plan anything in advance, let alone plotting anything deliberately.”

“……” If Wang Gui had not taught His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei for many years, he would have really believed it.

"Teacher, you can't be angry with me, right?" Seeing that Wang Gui didn't buy it, His Royal Highness the Prince of Wei couldn't help but say a little aggrievedly: "When I was a child, I was often bullied by Li Chengzong and his people. Even uncles like Li Yuanchang would occasionally make me cry for fun. My eldest brother is a very calm person. At that time, he listened to the advice of our father, the emperor and the queen mother - "Take care of your younger brother and try not to cause trouble."

So when faced with this situation, he would not only come forward to block for me for one or two rounds, but would then be pushed aside, and sometimes he would even be bullied along with me.

I'm not saying that my eldest brother is bad, he actually has a hard time too, but I still feel wronged.

It was not until my second brother came to Chang'an that I knew what it felt like to be protected by an older brother.

Only then did I understand what it meant to “With my second brother around, everything is worry-free.”

If Li Yuanchang dared to snatch my toys, my second brother would press his head into the mud in the garden.

If Li Chengzong dares to bully me and my elder brother, my second brother will use the golden hairpin to force him to order Li Chengze and the others to kneel down and kowtow to me and my elder brother!

Later... as I grew older, I finally understood one thing.

In fact, my second brother is just a kid not much older than me.

But he has always done his best to protect us brothers and sisters.

So, teacher, now that my second brother is in trouble, I will naturally do my best to help him. After all, if there is a younger brother who has always been protected by his elder brother, but does not stand up to protect his elder brother when his elder brother is in trouble, then what is the difference between this person and an animal? "